Instruction manual

5. MECHANICAL SYSTEM PROGRAM
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(1) Block
The term "block" refers to a single series of elements between and including a
virtual transmission module (gear connected to the virtual main shaft) and an
output module.
Refer to Table 5.1 to determine the number of mechanical modules which can
be connected in one block.
(2) System
The term "system" refers to all the blocks which are connected to a single
virtual main shaft.
One system can consist of up to 8 blocks.
(3) Transmission module connections
There are 3 transmission module connection patterns:
• Pattern 1....... Without a differential gear.
• Pattern 2....... Without a speed change gear at the output side of the
differential gear.
• Pattern 3....... With a speed change gear at the output side of the differential
gear.
Pattern 1 Pattern 2 Pattern 3
Gear
A
Output
module
Differential
gear
B
Output
module
Drive
module
Gear
A
Gear
Differential
gear
B
Output
module
Drive
module
Gear
C
Gear
Speed
change gear
(a) Transmission modules which can be connected at "A" and "B" above
1) A clutch, speed change gear, and clutch & speed change gear can be
connected at "A" and "B".
2) If a clutch & speed change gear are used, there are no connection
constraints.
Clutch
Speed
change gear
Clutch
Speed
change gear
Speed
change gear
Clutch
(b) Transmission module which can be connected at "C"
Only a clutch can be connected at "C".