ManualOutputs
Warning
This simulation component is deprecated. Please use the more powerful ControlPanel instead.
This simulation component allows to add an arbitrary number of outputs whose values can be changed by the user.
When to use
Use this simulation component if you want to control a specific simulation component by hand.
For example, if you connect a manual created output of type REAL from the ManualOutputs simulation component
to a KinematicTranslationMover simulation component, you are able to control the position manually.
This component adds a new window where the outputs can be created, configured and manipulated as shown in the picture below.
How to use
Add this simulation component from the simulation component library.
If you want to create an output, press the Add new button at the bottom of the new window which has been added and select the type of the output which should be created.
Tip
The output values will only be send to the connected simulation component if the simulation is running.
Parameters
Type
The type of the output which will be created. You can choose one of the following types:
| Protocol | Description |
|---|---|
| REAL | The created output represents an unsigned floating point number of type Real. The upper and lower limit of the output can be specified by the user. |
| INT | The created output represents an unsigned whole number of type Integer. The upper and lower limit of the output can be specified by the user. |
| OnOffSwitch | The created output is able to switch between two states [True, False]. |
| PushButton | The created output is able to toggle between two states [True, False]. |
Outputs
All created outputs are listed here. If the simulation is running, the manipulated value is set to the corresponding output.
Example
In this example, the user is able to start/stop the PLC program.
Therefore, a connection to the PLC is established and two outputs of type PushButton has been created and connected to the PLCConnector simulation component.
