Error Sending Boolean Signals to Simulink Model via SIT (Simulation interface toolkit)

Hi,
I am facing a problem with the Boolean instruments when working with SIT.
On my VI I have some boolean instruments (On/Off Switch). These are connected to the Simulink model Constant blocks. SIT works fine (creates diagram etc). I am also able to run the VI and establish connection with the model. But, when I change value of either of the switch the VI 'stops'.
Instead of Boolean instrument, if I use a normal numeric instrument, then everything works just fine.
Any ideas to work around the problem?
Regards,
Amit

Hi Ricardo,
Thanks for your help. The issue has been resolved. One of your representatives was here with us this afternoon.
Apparently, there is a different workaround. The one you suggested will not work. We had tried out at our end. But your suggestion is inline with logic. There is something with the way the SIT makes connections.
Anyways, bottom line is the issue is resolved. I am attaching the solution that we came up with. This also might help some other users. Thanks for the help again.
Regards,
Amit
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ModifiedBooleanAcceptor.vi ‏271 KB

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