So far you have examined the parameters of only one block, namely the Mux block. Recall that the Inputs and Outputs section described how to change for the Multiplexer block, the number of input ports from 3 to 2. Now it is time to examine the other blocks in the model.
The Sine Wave Block
Double click on the Sine Wave block and examine the data
fields, make changes so that the fields match the following
parameters.
Then with the mouse click the Apply button, and then click
the Close button.
Sine Wave Block Parameters
Amplitude = 1 Frequency(rad/sec) = 0.25 * 2*pi Phase(rad) = 0 Sample Time = 0
A small bit of explanation is needed. First, the amplitude given here is unit-less. You must remember whether the signal is a current, voltage, torque, volume, or whatever. Next, note that the standard units of frequency that Simulink understands are radians per second. To make things easier for ourselves and satisfy Simulink at the same time, we can make use of the built-in variable "pi". Simply stated, to convert from Hertz to radians per second, multiply by 2*pi. Thus 60 Hertz is 60 * 2*pi radians per second.
The term phase angle refers to the phase of the resultant sine wave, at time zero. Lastly, the idea of sample time in a Sine Wave generator is an odd thing. Since we wish to have the block model a continuous sine wave generator, the value zero "0" is used.
The Integrator Block
Double click on the Integrator block and examine the
fields to make sure they match the list given below.
Of all the parameters it is most important that the
initial conditions field is set equal to zero.
Use the mouse to click the Close button.
Integrator Block ParametersDon't open the scope block yet. A discussion of the scope block follows a discussion of the simulation parameters.
External Reset = None Initial Conditions = 0 Limit output = Not Checked Show saturation point = Not Checked Show state port = Not Checked Absolute tolerance = auto
Simulation => ParametersThe simulation time units are seconds. Set the simulation start time to `0' (zero) and the stop time to `8' Since the Sine Wave block is set to produce a 1/4 Hertz signal, this setting will produce two complete sine wave periods. For the Solver and Output options, leave the default settings shown in the figure below. With the mouse, click the Apply button, then click the Close button.
Simulation => Start
To view the results of the simulation, double click on the Scope block.
To better fit the display in the Scope window, click on the `Fit View'
button 
.
The Scope window should look similar to the following.
Congratulations, your simulation works. One problem that springs to mind is how to apply labels to the diagram. Another problem is how to produce a print-out. While the model window has a print option, the Scope display does not appear to have one. These details are solved on the PC by performing a selective screen dump and then using the Paint program. Use the mouse to select the Scope display window. Next on the keyboard hold down the `Alt' key and press the `Print Screen' key. This key combination performs a screen dump of only the active window. Next, start up the `Paint' program by selecting the following;
Start => Programs => Accessories => Paint
Inside the Paint program, select the following
Edit => Paste
Now with the image loaded into Paint, you can add annotations and print the figure and produce something similar to the following. As always, make sure to sign and date your work.
