Rockwell Automation Arena Users Guide - Manual (Page 59)

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The Advanced Process Panel
This chapter presents the modules included on the Advanced Process panel, where you’ll
find additional functionality for modeling your process. Example uses of each module are
included in this section.
Flowchart modules
Flowchart modules are the set of objects that are placed in the model window to describe
the simulation process.
Delay module
D ESCRIPTION
The Delay module delays an entity by a specified amount of time.
When an entity arrives at a Delay module, the time delay expression is evaluated and the
entity remains in the module for the resulting time period. The time is then allocated to the
entity’s value-added, non-value added, transfer, wait, or other time. Associated costs are
calculated and allocated as well.
T YPICAL USES
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Processing a check at a bank
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Performing a setup on a machine
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Transferring a document to another department
P ROMPTS
Prompt Description
Name Unique module identifier displayed on the module shape.
Allocation Type of category to which the entity’s incurred delay time and cost will
be added.
Delay Time Determines the value of the delay for the entity.
Units Time units used for the delay time.