Process Simulations

The process simulations extension models industrial equipment behaviors, machine profiles, and utilities dynamics. Use these nodes to feed synthetic workflows into data grids, charts, and databases before connecting live physical machinery. This class requires an instance. The code class identifier maps to individual simulator models.

Energy consumption simulation

The EnergySimulator class models continuous household or factory utilities usage (power, gas, and hot water) using cyclical sine wave rhythms combined with dynamic noise variations.

create

Initializes an energy simulator model targeting explicit annual baselines.

Parameters

Input	Key	Description	Type
config	power	Target annual power consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh).	integer
	gas	Target annual gas volume consumption in cubic meters (m³).	integer
	water	Target annual hot water volume consumption in cubic meters (m³).	integer

Output

Returns the simulation instance. The background loop starts automatically.

Examples

# config
power: 4500
gas: 1200
water: 90

start

Resumes the background calculations updater loop.

Parameters

None.

Output

Returns true when execution resumes.

stop

Freezes current values and pauses the updater background loop.

Parameters

None.

Output

Returns true when execution pauses.

getLiveValue

Returns the instantaneous usage rate for a chosen media utility.

Parameters

Input	Description	Type
mediaType	The targeted utility name. Must be power, gas, or water.	string

Output

Returns a number representing the immediate consumption rate:

• Power: Kilowatts (kW)

• Gas: Cubic meters per hour (m³/h)

• Water: Cubic meters per hour (m³/h)

Examples

# mediaType
power

getAggregatedValue

Returns the total accumulated consumption volume logged since instance launch.

Parameters

Input	Description	Type
mediaType	The targeted utility name. Must be power, gas, or water.	string

Output

Returns a number tracking cumulative metrics:

• Power: Kilowatt-hours (kWh)

• Gas: Cubic meters (m³)

• Water: Cubic meters (m³)

Machine simulation

The MachineSimulator class reproduces a standard CNC milling station, fluctuating real-time operational telemetry (including speed, load, and internal temperatures) while processing order backlogs.

create

Constructs a simulated CNC equipment identity profile.

Parameters

Input	Key	Description	Type
config	id	Unique serial or station string ID.	string
	name	Human-readable display name string.	string
	model	Equipment model designation. Default Generic-CNC.	string

Output

Returns the machine simulation instance.

Examples

# config
id: cnc-042
name: 5-Axis Miller
model: Mazak-X5

connect

Spins up internal runtime loops, transitioning device telemetry states from offline baselines into live operational parameters.

Parameters

None.

Output

Returns true.

disconnect

Shuts down active cycles, resetting spindle metrics to zero and cooling temperatures back to room ambient baselines.

Parameters

None.

Output

Returns true.

getData

Returns a unified state record combining active job specifics with raw sensor diagnostics.

Parameters

None.

Output

Returns a flat payload object tracking running characteristics.

Example payload:

{
  "id": "cnc-042",
  "name": "5-Axis Miller",
  "model": "Mazak-X5",
  "timestamp": "2026-02-19T10:25:14.000Z",
  "status": "RUNNING",
  "spindleSpeed": 11950.4,
  "feedRate": 1495.2,
  "temperature": 64.8,
  "powerLoad": 76.1,
  "currentOrderId": "ORD-8392",
  "operationId": "OP-45",
  "partName": "Flange-X9",
  "targetQuantity": 45,
  "completedQuantity": 12,
  "cycleTime": 4,
  "lastCycleStart": 1708338310000
}

Silo fill level simulation

The SiloSimulator class outputs an ongoing depletion lifecycle. Material content gradually drains until crossing a low 10% safety threshold, automatically engaging a rapid recharge process.

create

Defines physical volume boundaries and consumption speeds.

Parameters

Input	Key	Description	Type
options	capacity	The maximum structural mass or volume capacity. Default 100.	integer
	timeToEmpty	Duration in seconds required to deplete content from full capacity down to the 10% target threshold. Default 60.	integer

Output

Returns the silo simulation instance.

Examples

# options
capacity: 500
timeToEmpty: 300

start

Engages depletion cycles and kicks off regular telemetry broadcasts.

stop

Halts processing routines.

getLevel

Returns the immediate quantitative volume level state manually.

Output

Returns the level metric as an integer or float.

onLevelUpdate

Fires update events repeatedly every second during active operations.

Parameters

Input	Description	Type
callback	The callback function. Payload: current volume level.	callback

Output

Returns nothing.