Using Simscape Model (code generated or just protected) to run Simulation on PC with just Matlab/Simulink

Would it be possible to use Simscape blocksets/Simscape sourcecode in a Simulink model, which could be used by another system (having just Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow licence) to run the SImulation? If yes, how to proceed with it? Thank you.

Answer 1

[Javier Gazzarri]

Hello Hitesh. This is indeed possible and there are a couple of options:

1) Create a Protected Model Reference as described here: Explore Protected Model Capabilities - MATLAB & Simulink (mathworks.com). This is a good option to share models that the user can re-parameterize while not having access to the subsystem's details.

2) Create an FMU block as explained here: Export a Model as a Tool-Coupling FMU - MATLAB & Simulink (mathworks.com).

Both cases require you to use sensors and sources from Simscape so that the boundaries are crossed by Simulink signals, as opposed to physical connections.

Please let me know if this helps.

Javier

[Hitesh]

Hello @Javier Gazzarri, thank you for your response. As I don't have Simulink Coder licence, I am trying the second option. Is it possible to carry out the second option (i.e create an FMU) without creating a project?

Answer 2

[Javier Gazzarri]

Hi Hitesh,

Yes, you don't need to create a project for this. From the top level of the model, please go to:

SAVE -> Standalone FMU

and follow the directions. This will create a file with .fmu extension whose name you can then use in the Simulink's FMU block. The latter will be functional as the original model but concealed from the user.

Best regards,

Javier

[Hitesh]

@Javier Gazzarri, thank you for your response. As I can't see the option of Standalone FMU in save drop down Menu. I presume Simulink Compiler licence would be required for FMU creation and that is the reason I can't save as Standalone FMU. Could you please confirm the same?