Introduction to Noise Filtering
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Introduction to filtering - moving average, first-order, anti-aliasing, set point softening
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Introduction: PID Controller Design
30 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Application
In this tutorial we will introduce a simple, yet versatile, feedback compensator structure: the Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller. The PID controller is widely employed...
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Kalman Filter Design
30 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
This example shows how to perform Kalman filtering. Both a steady state filter and a time varying filter are designed and simulated.
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TCLab PID Control
60 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Implement a PID controller on the Temperature Control Lab hardware to drive the temperature from room temperature to 60 degrees C. This resource lets you attempt the design yourself first...
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Nonlinear Model Identification
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Mathwork overview page describing nonlinear model identification. Use nonlinear model identification when a linear model does not completely capture your system dynamics. You can identify...
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Improving the Beginner's PID - Introduction
30 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Application
In conjunction with the release of the new Arduino PID Library Brett has released this series of posts that explain his PID code. He start's with what he call's “The Beginner’s PID.” He...
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Road Sign Detection using Transfer Learning on RetinaNet
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
This blog outlines a number of open-source resources for transfer learning that are worthy of exploring, ands show the result of using transfer learning on RetinaNet to develop a road sign...
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MATLAB Function: phased.MVDRBeamformer
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
The phased.MVDRBeamformer System object™ implements a narrowband minimum-variance distortionless-response (MVDR) beamformer. The MVDR beamformer is also called the Capon beamformer. An MVDR...
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Using the Reinforcement Learning Toolbox™ to Balance an Inverted Pendulum
30 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Reinforcement learning (RL) is a subset of Machine Learning that uses dynamic data, not static data like unsupervised learning or supervised learning. Reinforcement learning is used in many...
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Online Tuning using Simulink’s Closed-Loop PID Autotuner Block
30 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Learn how to conduct an online tuning of a PI-speed controller using the MATLAB/Simulink Closed-Loop PID Autotuner Block. Tuned controller is validated on a Quanser QLabs Virtual QUBE-Servo...
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FOPDT Models from Skyline Inputs
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
The classic textbook method to generate FOPDT models is the reaction curve technique, a pre-computer era technique: Start from a steady state, make a step and hold in the controller output...
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Feedforward Control
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
When a Ratio Control strategy takes action too soon, use Feedforward to temper the dynamics. When a disturbance can be measured, but would not be a ratio of the control output use...
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MATLAB Documentation page: idLinear mapping object
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
This is the Mathworks documentation page for the idLinear mapping object.
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Output Characterization to Linearize a Loop - Control valve application
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
This application paper explains how a control valve created nonlinearity in a loop and how output characterization solved the problem
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DSP Related
Beginner
Article / Blog
Application
Website with a lot of good content for any DSP scientists, researchers, and developers.
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Process Control is Inventory Control
10 min
Beginner
Article / Blog
Application
You change the inventory of heat to change temperature. You change the inventory of material to change level. Understanding how the inventory relates to the controlled variable is...
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Feedforward Control
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
When and how to use Feedforward Control
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Use First-Principles Modeling to Get FOPDT Coefficient Values
30 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Conventionally, we obtain model coefficient values by open-loop step-testing of the process; but this creates undesirable process upsets, and only reveals the local process behavior. This...
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Gain Scheduling (Pre-programmed Controller Parameter Adjustment)
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Process gain and time-constants change with operating flow rate, tank levels, temperatures, etc. This often requires re-tuning of the controller coefficient values. However, once done...
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Min IAE Tuning
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Procedure and Commentary on tuning for minimum Integral of the Absolute Error
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Post-Pandemic: A Hybrid Lab Experience
Beginner
Article / Blog
Application
This article discusses the importance of a hybrid laboratory model, blending physical hardware with digital twins. Example using the Quanser Interactive Lab (QLabs) platform is given.
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Tuning PID Controllers
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
Tuning controllers is the procedure for choosing the coefficient values for the P, I and D modes. It must be simple to execute, fast, and non-disruptive to the operating process. Heuristic...
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Decoding a Laplace Representation of a Controller
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
A how to relate the Laplace notation to the PID controller variation and features
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Ratio Control and Scaled Signal Calculations
15 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
When and how to use Ratio Control and use Scaled Signals
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PID Controller Variations
20 min
Intermediate
Article / Blog
Application
It is important to understand the variations on the PID algorithm when tuning and when choosing a version that is consistent within your use context. Unfortunately, there are many names for...
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