2017-CE-008 Lab#08 - 2

Lab # 8: Hold And Signal Module SSUET/QR/114
LAB#8
Objective:To analyze the Hold and Signal module.
Hold module:
DESCRIPTION:
This module will hold an entity in a queue to wait for a signal, wait for a specified condition to
become true (scan), or be held infinitely (to be removed later with the Remove module).If the
entity is holding for a signal, the Signal module is used elsewhere in the model to allow the
entity to move on to the next module. If the entity is holding for a given condition to be true, the
entity will remain at the module (either in a defined or internal queue) until the condition(s)
becomes true. When the entity is in an infinite hold, the Remove module is used elsewhere in the
model to allow the entity to continue processing.
TYPICAL USES:
• Waiting for a traffic light to turn green

• Holding a part for authorization
• Checking the status of a machine or operator to continue a process
PROMPTS:
Prompt Description:
Name:Unique module identifier displayed on the module shape.
Type:Indicates the reasoning for holding the entity within a specified or internal queue. Wait for
Signal will hold the entity until a signal of the same value is received. Scan for Condition will
hold the entity until the specified condition becomes true. Infinite Hold will hold the entity until
it is removed from the queue by a Remove module.
Wait for Value:Signal code for the waiting entity. Applies only when Type is Wait for Signal.
Limit:Maximum number of waiting entities that will be released upon receipt of a signal.
Applies only when Type is Wait for Signal.
Condition:Specifies the condition that will be evaluated to hold the entity at the module. If the
condition is evaluated to true, the entity leaves the module immediately. If the condition is false,
the entity will wait in the associated queue until the condition becomes true. Applies only when
Type is Scan for Condition.
Queue Type:Determines the type of queue used to hold the entities. If Queue is selected, the queue
name is specified. If Set is selected, the queue set and member in the set are specified. If Internal
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is selected, an internal queue is used to hold all waiting entities. Attribute and Expression are
additional methods for defining the queue to be used.
Queue Name:This field is visible only if Queue Type is Queue, and it defines the symbol name
of the queue.
Set Name:This field is visible only if Queue Type is Set, and it defines the queue set that
contains the queue being referenced.
Example 1—Wait for Signal
Prompt Entry
Name Hold for Approval
Type Wait for Signal
Wait for Value 10
Limit 1
Queue Type Queue
Queue Name Approval.Queue
In this example, the Hold for Approval module will hold entities in the Approval.Queue until a
signal is received from another entity in the module. The entities entering this module will wait
for the signal 10. When a signal is received, only one (1) entity will be released from the queue.
Example 2—Scan for Condition
Prompt Entry
Name Wait to Proceed
Type Scan for Condition
Condition State(Payroll Worker)
== Idle
Queue Type Queue
Queue Name Wait.Queue
Entities wait in the Wait.Queue until the state of resource Payroll Worker is IDLE. When this
scan condition is true, an entity is released from the queue and sent to the next module.
Example 3—Infinite Hold
Prompt Entry
Name Emergency Room
Type Infinite Hold
Queue Type Queue Set
Set Name ER Set

Set Index Patient Type
In this example, incoming entities are placed into one of the queues in the ER Set, based on their
Patient Type. Patient Type is an attribute assigned to each entity earlier in the model. Entities
will wait in the Emergency Room module in queue until they are removed from the queue by an
entity from a Remove module
Signal module:
DESCRIPTION:
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 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.
TYPICAL USES
• Analyzing traffic patterns at an intersection (signal when the light turns green)
• Signaling an operator to complete an order that was waiting for a component part.
PROMPT:
Prompt Description:
Name—Unique module identifier. This name is 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.
Example 1—Basic Use
Prompt Entry
Name Send Signal
Signal Value 10
Limit
In this example, the signal code 10 to all the Hold modules in the model. All entities waiting for
the signal 10 will be released unless the individual Hold modules limit the number of entities
being released.

Example 2—Attribute Signal
Prompt Entry
Name Go Ahead
Signal Value Entity.SerialNumber
Limit 1
In this example, the entity will send a signal based on the value of its attribute
Entity.SerialNumber. Entities waiting in Hold modules for the same signal value will be released
when the signal is sent. There is a limit on the signal, meaning that only one entity may be
released from a Hold module, should multiple entities be waiting for the sent signal. The entity
waiting the longest will be released.
EXAMPLE:
Entities are created and wait in the Hold 1.Queue until a signal of 10 is received. After the signal
is sent, the entities proceed to the next module. An entity is created every 60 minutes. That entity
then sends a Signal of 10 to the Hold module. When the Hold module receives this signal, it
releases 1 entity to continue through the rest of the system.

LAB TASK:
1.Factory repairs two different types of transport parts, as factory has only one machine, so gear
parts have to wait until half of the radiators get processed. Select appropriate hold type for it and
implement the scenario. Design your own entity pictures for both parts.
DESIGN:


SIMULATION:
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2. 500 students are coming to the lab for giving Viva, they are not allowed to get entered if there are
already four students present in the queue. After giving Viva, majority of them are going to give
theory exam and rest of them will leave for the car parking area. Also record statistics of the
students regarding no. of students leaving for parking area. Use route and station modules where
required.
DESIGN:


SIMULATION:
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Lab # 8: Hold And Signal Module SSUET/QR/114

Objective:To analyze the Hold and Signal module.

• Waiting for a traffic light to turn green

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Example 1—Wait for Signal

Example 2—Scan for Condition

Example 3—Infinite Hold

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Set Index Patient Type

Signal Value—Value of the signal to be sent to entities in Hold modules.

Example 1—Basic Use

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Example 2—Attribute Signal

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