Suspend and resume a queue in the seize block

Question

So I have a classic process consisting of source -> seize -> delay -> release -> sink.

Now, every 5th hour I want to suspend the embedded queue in "seize" for 1 hour, then resume it after that 1 hour has passed.

How can this be achieved?

Answer 1

Tons of options, here is one:

1. make a new resource pool that has tons of resources
2. set up a new "Downtime" block and set it up for your 5-hrly breaks
3. Make your Seize block seize 1 resources from the new pool as well

Now, whenever the new resources are on a break, the seizing will be paused.

Another option:

1. set the seize queue size to 1
2. put a Queue object before the Seize (this now acts as the actual queue)
3. put a hold block between the queue and the seize block
4. govern the Hold block as needed (maybe from a state chart or event)