Design of Adaptive-RST Controller for Nonlinear Magnetic Levitation System Using Multiple Zone-Model Approach in Real-Time Experimentation

Abstract

A system with multiple controllers and a multiple-model architecture is one of the most effective solutions for the real-time control of nonlinear systems. The employment of these structures necessitates the resolution of certain difficulties, such as selecting the optimal algorithm or switching control algorithms. Based on the concepts of auto-transfer, the paper provides a way for switching the numerous controller structures’ algorithms. This paper presents a real-time dynamic model and platform of a magnetic levitation system (Maglev). The method’s applicability was demonstrated by utilizing a real-time architecture with an RST controller mechanism and real. In conclusion, the software was implemented and demonstrated by using the LabVIEW platform in real-time, and the results reveal that this solution can stabilize the ball’s location and has strong disturbance rejection because of the multi-zone effect.

Keywords

• magnetic levitation system
• multiple model approach
• system identification
• maglev system dynamics and modeling
• RST controller
• LabVIEW