Using the Simcenter Amesim to Simulink Interface

The Simcenter Amesim to Simulink interface enables you to construct a model of a subsystem in Simcenter Amesim and to convert it to a Simulink S-Function. The S-Function can then be imported into Simulink and used within a Simulink system just like any other S-Function.

Note

S-functions resulting from converted Simcenter Amesim models are fully compatible with Simulink “Normal” and “Accelerator” simulation modes.

The interface is designed so that you can continue to use many of the Simcenter Amesim facilities while the model is running in Simulink. In particular you can change the parameters of the Simcenter Amesim model within Simcenter Amesim in the normal way, examine the results within Simcenter Amesim by creating plots just as if they were produced in a regular Simcenter Amesim run.

Normally you will have Simcenter Amesim and Simulink running simultaneously so that you can use the full facilities of both packages. The process is illustrated below:

When the process is complete, the Simcenter Amesim model parameters may be changed within Simcenter Amesim, as can the Simulink parameters within Simulink. A series of runs can be performed. Typically, a controller can be designed for the system.

Note

Please be sure to consult Concluding remarks and FAQs in this manual, which provides the solutions to many of the problems you may encounter when using the Simulink interface.