Modeling is a fundamental step for the elements of a production system, such as the layout of lines on the plant floor and the structures of processes and products, to be mapped to Elipse F4, allowing a simulation in a virtual environment. Digitalizing a plant floor through these models is also described in Industry 4.0 as Digital Twin. This concept of simulating a plant floor environment brings some benefits, such as predictability of risks and earnings, flexibility, cost savings, and diversity of portfolio.

In Elipse F4, modeling can be performed in a visual way, using the Elipse F4 Portal module, or using a REST API by sending HTTP requests. In this last case, users can also use the ETL module, a tool that performs routines to collect, transform, and load data from different sources.

The next image show access to modeling through the Elipse F4 Portal module, available by clicking the upper left menu and selecting the Registration module option.

Registration module option