The twin-rotor system demonstrates the principles of a non-linear MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) system, with significant cross-coupling. It‘s behavior 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™ (not supplied) 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.

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 

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 
• Comprehensive Experiment Manual

 
Technical Data:

• Dimensions: Width 800 mm x Depth 350 mm x Height 750 mm 
• Weight: 11 Kgs 
   

MATLAB toolbox required to include:- Simulink, Control System, System Identification, Real-Time Windows Target, MATLAB Coder, Simulink Coder (not supplied).