Minimal Sample Time
Original instructions
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Description
The simulator is not the only thing running on the PC, therefore the other programs must be given a chance to be executed. Therefore the user task is assigned a fixed sample time.
The sample time is calculated according to the following formula:
Sample Time = Cycle Time + Sleep Time.
Time of the user task
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Meaning
Sample time
Time which is made available for running the user task.
Cycle time
Time which is actually required for running the user task.
Sleep time
Time in which the other programs on the PC can be executed.
Minimum sample time (ms)
A minimum sample time of 10 to 100 ms can be set. The smaller the sample time you select, the smaller the sleep time (sleep time = sample time - cycle time) and therefore the more loaded the PC is.
NOTICE
LOSS OF PC OPERATION
Do not use a small sample time when selected in combination with a high simulator priority and cyclic user tasks.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
Apply
If you press this command button, the minimum sample time is applied to the selected user task and used immediately.