Simulation of Vertical and Horizontal Integration of Cyber-Physical Systems

Abstract

This paper presents an approach that through simulation, implements a solution for two of the fundamental pillars of Industry 4.0: Internet of Things and Vertical and Horizontal Integration of Cyber-Physical Systems, by always keeping in mind the concept of design and development of those systems. The objective of the approach is to present Cyber-Physical Systems designers a possible approach, with simple and easy to follow steps, even if they have superficial knowledge of programming. The approach is composed by two steps: In the first step the modelling of the physical part is performed, using a PLC simulator and the representation of a real system, and the second step consists on modelling the cyber part of the system, through web platforms, such as Node-RED and the use of some IBM Platform resources. The approach is validated through a case study in which data is collected in the system under study, and then processed, analyzed and visualized to give insights that help on decision making, whether in the context of market strategy and production and operation of the equipment.