Simulation Data Sensors
Use Simulation Data sensors
to monitor the following:
Simulation data such as stresses, connector forces,
and factors of safety on particular regions of the model
Results from Simulation transient studies such
as nonlinear, dynamic, drop-test studies, and design scenarios. Use Workflow
Sensitive sensors to plot graphs on specific locations for transient
and design studies.
Trend Tracker data graphs
Goals and Constraints for Design Studies
Sensor Type
Simulation Data.
Monitor Simulation results.
See Sensors PropertyManager for information on other
sensor types.
Data Quantity
Select the result quantity and component to track with a sensor.
Properties
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Unit |
Select the units for
the Simulation quantity |
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Criterion.
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Select
the variable to monitor. |
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Step Criterion |
Tracks
the Simulation data value across all steps for the entire model or for
the selected entities and reports a single value. For example, if you
select Model Max for Criterion,
the sensor reports the maximum value in the model across all steps.
Tracks the Simulation data value at the specified
plot step based on the plot number you specify. You can control the number
of plot steps and step interval using the Result
Options  folder in the Simulation study tree.
This option is available
only for the frequency and buckling sensors. Specifies the mode number
at which the sensor tracks the result. |
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Select Components , Bodies,
Faces, Edges, or Vertices |
Values
are monitored over these selected entities. |
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Connectors.
Available
only when connectors are defined and Connector Force
is selected under Data Quantity. |
All
pins All
bolts All
bearings Individual
connector |
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Select
a vertex or a point.
Available when Workflow
Sensitive is selected under Data
Quantity. |
Select
vertices or reference points to graph time history plots for Simulation
transient studies. |
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Link to selection. |
Check this option to
automatically update the selected vertices or points coordinates when
geometry changes. |
Location(s)
Available when Workflow
Sensitive is selected and Link
to selection is cleared. Lists the points and coordinates of the
sensor locations.
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Unit |
Set the display units for the Location(s)
list. |
Factor of Safety
Select the Factor of Safety
to monitor the value of factor of safety (FOS).
Use limit strength
in material data. (Available for Stress components only.) Uses yield strength data
defined in the Material dialog
box.
Enter limit value. (Available for all Simulation results except
Stress.) Enter the upper limit
value for the monitored quantity. For example, the maximum resultant displacement
of the model is calculated to URES = 2 inches. You enter 5 in limit value.
The sensor calculates the FOS for the maximum URES as 5/2 =2.5.
Alert
Select Alert and set an operator
and limits.
Alerts notify you immediately when the sensor value deviates from the
limits you specify. When a sensor triggers an alert, the system beeps
and the sensor is flagged in the FeatureManager design tree.
File Options
Related Topics
Defining
Sensors
Probe
Results