Rockwell Automation Arena Users Guide - Manual (Page 70)

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Signal module
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ESCRIPTION
The Signal module sends a signal value to each Hold module in the model set to Wait for
Signal and releases the maximum specified number of entities.
When an entity arrives at a Signal module, the signal is evaluated and the signal code is
sent. At this time, entities at Hold modules that are waiting for the same signal are
removed from their queues. The entity sending the signal continues processing until it
encounters a delay, enters a queue, or is disposed.
T YPICAL USES
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Analyzing traffic patterns at an intersection (signal when the light turns green)
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Signaling an operator to complete an order that was waiting for a component part
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ROMPTS
Queue Name Name of the queue that will be searched. Applies only when the Type is
Search a Queue.
Starting Value Starting rank in the queue or group or starting value for J in an
expression.
Ending Value Ending rank in the queue or group or ending value for J in an expression.
Search Condition Condition containing the index J for searching expressions or containing
an attribute name(s) for searching queues or batches.
Prompt Description
Name Unique module identifier displayed on the module shape.
Signal Value Value of the signal to be sent to entities in Hold modules.
Limit Maximum number of entities that are to be released from any Hold
modules when the signal is received.
Prompt Description