Abstract
This paper presents the implementation of a real time Kalman filter in a ball and
beam experiment and PID control using Labview. The basic aim is to balance a rolling ball while controlling the beam angle using a DC servo motor. Based on analytical modelling and taking some experimental observations, a mathematical model is derived. A PID controller is used along with the Kalman filter to balance the ball on the beam. It is shown that the use of a Kalman filter can estimate a better value of the measured parameter. The controller and the Kalman filter are first simulated in Matlab and then they are implemented in LabVIEW. LabVIEW is interfaced to the ball and beam setup through a DAQ card and a PWM circuit designed to provide the right input to the motor. Real time results are presented to demonstrate the design method.
beam experiment and PID control using Labview. The basic aim is to balance a rolling ball while controlling the beam angle using a DC servo motor. Based on analytical modelling and taking some experimental observations, a mathematical model is derived. A PID controller is used along with the Kalman filter to balance the ball on the beam. It is shown that the use of a Kalman filter can estimate a better value of the measured parameter. The controller and the Kalman filter are first simulated in Matlab and then they are implemented in LabVIEW. LabVIEW is interfaced to the ball and beam setup through a DAQ card and a PWM circuit designed to provide the right input to the motor. Real time results are presented to demonstrate the design method.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 6 |
| Publication status | Unpublished - 2007 |
| Event | International Control Conference 2006 - Glasgow, UK Duration: 30 Aug 2006 → 1 Sept 2006 http://ukacc.group.shef.ac.uk/Control_Conferences/Control2006/icc2006.htm |
Conference
| Conference | International Control Conference 2006 |
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| Abbreviated title | ICC2006 |
| City | Glasgow, UK |
| Period | 30/08/06 → 1/09/06 |
| Other | The Conference covers Methods, Technology, Applications and Education in Control Engineering. UKACC seeks to act as an effective link between the UK and the international control communities, and to provide a focus for International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC) related activities. UKACC has three constituent members: The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), The Institute of Measurement and Control (IMC), and The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). |
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Keywords
- control education
- control system design
- PID controllers
- kalman filter