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A successful co-simulation standard is crucial in applying co-simulation in large scale distributed development processes. A factor that affects the success of a standard is how easily a vendor can implement it. In this paper, we describe an approach to facilitate the implementation of the Functional Mock-up Interface standard. In particular, we propose the use of model-based testing for evaluating the tools that export Functional Mock-up Units (FMUs). This has the benefit that the model used as documentation to describe the possible behaviors of an FMU, can also be used to test it. These principles are embodied in a tool, which is open source, and available online. We then use this tool to evaluate the FMUs available in the FMI Crosscheck repository.

model-based testing, functional mock-up interface standard, co-simulation