National Instruments Xmath Interactive Control Design Module ICDM User Manual

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Interactive Control Design Module

Xmath Interactive Control Design Module

April 2007
370754C-01

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Xmath Interactive Control Design Module
Support
- Worldwide Technical Support and Product Information
- National Instruments Corporate Headquarters
- Worldwide Offices
Important Information
- Warranty
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Patents
- WARNING REGARDING USE OF NATIONAL INSTRUMENTS PRODUCTS
Conventions
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
- Using This Manual
- ICDM Overview
  - SISO Versus MIMO Design
  - Starting ICDM
Chapter 2 Introduction to SISO Design
- SISO Design Overview
  - Basic SISO Terminology
    - Figure 2-1. Standard Classical Feedback Configuration Used in ICDM
- Overview of ICDM
Chapter 3 ICDM Main Window
- Window Anatomy
- Selecting a Synthesis or History Window
- Edit Menu
Chapter 4 PID Synthesis
- Window Anatomy
- PID Controller Terms
- Manipulating the Controller Parameters
Chapter 5 Root Locus Synthesis
- Overview
- Window Anatomy
  - Figure 5-1. Root Locus Synthesis Window
- Opening the Root Locus Synthesis Window
- Terminology
- Plotting Styles
- Manipulating the Parameters
- Design
Chapter 6 Pole Place Synthesis
- Window Anatomy
  - Figure 6-1. Pole Place Synthesis Window
- Pole Place Modes
- Manipulating the Closed-Loop Poles
Chapter 7 LQG Synthesis
- LQG Synthesis Window Anatomy
  - Figure 7-1. LQG Synthesis Window
- Synthesis Modes
- Manipulating the Design Parameters
  - Manipulating the Design Parameters Graphically
  - Ranges
Chapter 8 H-Infinity Synthesis
- H-Infinity Synthesis Window Anatomy
  - Figure 8-1. H-Infinity Synthesis Window
- Opening the Synthesis Window
- Setup and Synthesis Method
- Manipulating the Design Parameters
Chapter 9 History Window
- Saving the Current Controller on the History List
- Opening the History Window
- History Window Anatomy
- Selecting the Active Controller
  - Figure 9-1. History Window
- Editing the Comments
- Deleting History List Entries
- To Continue Designing from a Saved Controller
- Cycling Through Designs
- Writing a Saved Design to Xmath
- Using the History List
Chapter 10 Alternate Plant Window
- Role and Use of Plant and Alternate Plant
- Displaying the Alternate Plant Responses
- Alternate Plant Window Anatomy
  - Figure 10-1. Alternate Plant Window
- Opening the Alternate Plant Window
- Normalization
- Manipulating the Parameters
- Using the Alternate Plant Window
Chapter 11 Introduction to MIMO Design
- Basic Terminology for MIMO Systems
  - Feedback System Configuration
    - Figure 11-1. Standard Feedback Connections and Signals for MIMO Design
- Transfer Functions
  - Integral Action
- Overview of ICDM for MIMO Design
Chapter 12 LQG/H-Infinity Synthesis
- Window Anatomy
- Synthesis Modes and Window Usage
- Manipulating the Design Parameters
  - Main Window
  - Ranges
Chapter 13 Multi-Loop Synthesis
- Multi-Loop Window Anatomy
  - Figure 13-1. Multi-Loop Main Window
  - Figure 13-2. Multi-Loop Gain and Phase Plots Added to the ICDM Main Window
- Setup and Synthesis Method
  - Multi-Loop Versus Multivariable Design
  - Opening the Multi-Loop Synthesis Window
- Designing a Multi-Loop Controller
Appendix A Using an Xmath GUI Tool
- Figure A-1. Programmable GUI Examples
- Figure A-2. Programmable GUI Examples Do It Dialog
- Figure A-3. PGUI Example Dialog after Pressing the 12 Button
Appendix B Technical Support and Professional Services
Index
- A-F
- G-P
- R-Z