Programming instructions
Electromechanical Components
Multisim Component Reference Guide 15-2 ni.com
This component family contains a variety of electromechanical switches. These switches are
interactive components that can be closed or opened (turned on or off) by pressing a key on
the keyboard, or by using the mouse.
To specify the key that controls the switch:
1. Double-click on the switch and select its Value tab.
2. Select the key in the Key for Switch drop-down list and click OK.
To toggle the switch on or off using the keyboard, press the identified key.
To toggle the switch on or off using the mouse, hover the cursor over the switch’s arm and
click when the arm takes on a thickened appearance.
15.3 Momentary Switches
Momentary switches are interactive components that can be activated by pressing a key on the
keyboard, or by using the mouse.
To specify the key that controls the switch:
1. Double-click on the switch and select its Value tab.
2. Select the key in the Key for Switch drop-down list and click OK.
To activate the switch using the keyboard, start the simulation and press the identified key.
The switch changes state and then returns to its initial state.
To toggle activate the switch using the mouse, hover the cursor over the switch’s arm and
click when the arm takes on a thickened appearance. The switch changes state and then
returns to its initial state.
15.4 Line Transformer
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