Force (Controlled)

Purpose

Generate variable force

Library

Mechanical / Translational / Sources

Description

The Controlled Force generates a variable force between its two flanges. The direction of a positive force is indicated by the arrow. The momentary force is determined by the signal fed into the input of the component.

Note

A force source may not be left unconnected or connected in series with a spring or any other force source.

Parameters

Second flange

Controls whether the second flange is accessible or connected to the translational reference frame.

Allow state-space inlining

For expert use only! When set to on and the input signal is a linear combination of mechanical measurements, PLECS will eliminate the input variable from the state-space equations and substitute it with the corresponding output variables. The default is off.

Probe Signals

Force

The generated force, in newtons \((\mathrm{N})\).

Speed

The speed of the flange that the arrow points to with respect to the other flange, in \(\left( \frac{\mathrm{m}}{\mathrm{s}} \right)\).