The twin-rotor system demonstrates the principles of a non-linear MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) system, with significant cross-coupling. Its behaviour resembles a helicopter, but the angle of attack of the rotors is fixed and the aerodynamic forces are controlled by varying the speeds of the motors. Significant cross-coupling is observed between the actions of the rotors, with each rotor influencing both angle positions.
Using MATLAB™ together with the detailed training manuals supplied by Feedback and an Advantech PCI card which creates an impressive digital control system development environment, the user is guided through the design process using phenomenological process models, dynamics analysis, discrete models identification, controller design, controller tests on the model, controller implementation in real-time applications, implementation of various control strategies and data visualization.
MATLAB compatible, interface card und cables included. The required MATLAB™ license is not supplied.
Purchasing Options
- 33-007-PCI, as described here, or
- 33-007I, content as per 33-007-PCI except the 33-007I not supplied with interface card
Features
- Visually & technical interesting control problem
- Non-Linear model
- MATLAB compatibility (not supplied)
- Excellent for demonstration laboratory work
- Excellent model for more advanced research work including designing your own control systems
Curriculum Coverage
- 1-degree of freedom (DOF), PID stabilising & tracking horizontal controller
- 1-DOF, PID stabilising & tracking vertical controller with gravity compensation
- 2-DOF, PID stabilising & tracking controller
- Parameter tuning
- Coupled dynamics analysis
- Dynamics decoupling
- Phenomenology analysis
- Model identification
Additionally required:
- MATLAB Models for Twin Rotor MIMO System (33-949-SW)
- A Windows PC with a PCI slot and with Windows 7 (x86 or x64) or 10 (x64) (not supplied by LD DIDACTIC GmbH)
- Windows 7 Service Pack 1: from MATLAB™ Version R2015b (V8.6) to R2017b (V9.3) - Windows 10: MATLAB™ Version R2019a (V9.6) or later (not supplied by LD DIDACTIC GmbH).
- MATLAB™ Toolboxes: Simulink, Control System, System Identification, Simulink Desktop Real-Time, MATLAB Coder, Simulink Coder (not supplied by LD DIDACTIC GmbH)
