Purpose

This Getting Started Guide offers a hands-on introduction to AVEVATM Dynamic Simulation (DYNSIM) and AVEVATM Simulation for Triconex Systems (TRISIM). For simplicity, we will use the terms DYNSIM and TRISIM throughout this document. As you work through the tutorials in this guide, you’ll see how easy it is to build models of your process and connect them to your TriStation 1131™ control emulator.

TRISIM is a combination of the Triconex emulator and the SimSci process-modeling package. The instrument and control signals that link the two pieces together are managed with the cross-reference database utility that is built into the DYNSIM Graphical User Interface (GUI). This guide will take you through the use of the process-modeling package and the connection to the Triconex emulator.

If you have not installed DYNSIM and TRISIM on your computer, install the software using the AVEVA Simulation for Triconex Systems – Installation Guide prior to reviewing this document.

First time users of TRISIM should perform all the tutorials in the specified order. This will help you become familiar with the available tools and prepare you to construct your own control checkout or simulation project.

For information on any subjects not covered in the Getting Started Guide, please refer to the AVEVA Simulation for Triconex Systems – User Guide. The user guide incorporates important advanced topics like Peer-to-Peer communications and TriStation user interface instructions.