Zero-crossing control

Description

Enables zero-crossing detection during variable-step simulation of the model. For most models, this speeds up simulation by enabling the solver to take larger time steps.

Category: Solver

Settings

Default: Use local settings

Use local settings

Specifies that zero-crossing detection be enabled on a block-by-block basis. For a list of applicable blocks, see Simulation Phases in Dynamic Systems

To specify zero-crossing detection for one of these blocks, open the block's parameter dialog box and select the Enable zero-crossing detection option.

Enable all

Enables zero-crossing detection for all blocks in the model.

Disable all

Disables zero-crossing detection for all blocks in the model.

Tips

  • For most models, enabling zero-crossing detection speeds up simulation by allowing the solver to take larger time steps.

  • If a model has extreme dynamic changes, disabling this option can speed up the simulation but can also decrease the accuracy of simulation results. SeeZero-Crossing Detection for more information.

  • Selecting Enable all or Disable all overrides the local zero-crossing detection setting for individual blocks.

Dependencies

This parameter is enabled only if the solver Type is set to Variable-step.

Selecting either Use local settings or Enable all enables the following parameters:

  • Time tolerance

  • Number of consecutive zero crossings

  • Algorithm

Command-Line Information

Parameter: ZeroCrossControl
Value: 'UseLocalSettings' | 'EnableAll' | 'DisableAll'
Default: 'UseLocalSettings'

Recommended Settings

ApplicationSetting
DebuggingNo impact
TraceabilityNo impact
EfficiencyNo impact
Safety precautionNo impact

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