The Vector Control Signal Processing blockset for use with Matlab and Simulink

This paper describes the newly developed Vector Control Signal Processing (VCSP) blockset for use with Matlab(R) and Simulink(R). The originality of this blockset consists of the extension of Simulink for design, simulation and prototyping of signal processing algorithms in motion control systems. This blockset is the first know collection of Simulink blocks to bridge the gap between digital algorithm development and subsequent implementation in motion control systems. The VCSP blockset together with Real-Time Workshop uses the inherent visual programming techniques of Simulink and a number of pre-built blocks to reach the above goals. Due to its open and flexible nature this approach is also very useful as a tool for teaching. This paper is focused on modelling and simulation of motion control systems, in particular employing rotating AC machines and vector control methods. The basic blockset functions and some examples of modelling techniques for simple drive and complex drive structures are presented. Simulations results are also presented and discussed.