Potential/Terminal

In FluidSIM the terminal/potential symbol is assigned to the power supply. The symbol is therefore connected by default to a potential, e.g. 12 V.

The voltages calculated in FluidSIM are calculated as potentials relative to 0 V (ground) and can be displayed on the connectors of the electrical symbols.

In automobile applications, terminal 15 is only connected to a potential via the ignition switch. For this reason the Properties dialog window for the symbol allows the user to specify that the symbol should not be given a potential. In this case, the symbol functions like the end of a line. If the ignition switch is not represented in the circuit diagram, terminal 15 can be connected to a potential directly.

If the symbol is connected to a potential directly, the voltage level is displayed on the symbol. Furthermore, the symbol can be clicked during the simulation to disconnect it from the potential, as with a switch.