Getting Started with Matlab Simulink
A Simulink tutorial
Before we start
You should have access to Matlab and Simulink software through the laboratory computers in Fryklund Hall.
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Launch Matlab Simulink
[All Program] Matlab Launch Simulink
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Create a new model
Create a new model from the Simulink Library window Browser Click the new-model icon in the upper left corner to start a new Simulink file Select and expand the Simulink icon to obtain elements of the model
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Workspace in Simulink
Library of elements Model is created in this window
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Save your Model
You might create a new folder to save your Simulink files. The saved Simulink files should have .mdl suffix with the file names.
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Example 1: A Simple Model
Build a Simulink model that solves the differential equation y(t) y(t) 0 Initial condition: y(0) = 0.01 The analytical solution
y(t ) 0.01 e t t 0
First, sketch a block diagram of this mathematical model (equation) in Simulink.
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Block Diagram in Simulink
The differential equation: y(t) y(t) 0
y(0) 0.01
y
0 (input)
1 s
y (t) (output)
integrator Output is the solution of the differential equation y (t)
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Block Diagram in Simulink
First, solve for the term with highest-order derivative
y(t) 0 y(t)
Make the left-hand side of this equation the output of a summing block as shown in the block diagram on the next slide
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Block Diagram for the DEQ
y (t ) y(t ) 0 can be re-arrange as y (t ) 0 y(t )
y (t )
y (t )
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Select an Input Block
Drag a Constant block from the Sources library to the model window
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Select a SUM Block
Drag a SUM block from the Math Operations library to the model window
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Select an Integrator Block
Drag an Integrator block from the Continuous library to the model window
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Select a Scope Block
Drag a Scope block from the Sinks library to the model window
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Select a Gain Block
Drag a Gain block from the Math Operation library to the model window
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Connect Blocks with Signals
Place your cursor on the output port (>) of the Constant block Left click the mouse and drag from the Constant output port to the Sum input Drag from the SUM output to the input of the integrator input port
Connect the scope and gain blocks
Arrows indicate the direction of the signal flow.
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Select Simulation Parameters
Double-click on the Constant block to set Constant value = 0.
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Select Simulation Parameters
Change the sign of the sum block to +- in the field of List of signs
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Select Simulation Parameters
Double-click on the Integrator block to set initial condition = 0.01. This sets our I.C. y (0) = 0.01.
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Select Simulation Parameters
Double-click on the Gain block to set gain = 1.
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Select Simulation Parameters
Double-click on the Scope to view the simulation results
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Run the Simulation
In the model window, from the Simulation pulldown menu, select
Start
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View the Simulation
Click on Auto-scale and view the output y (t) in the Scope window. Auto scale
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Simulation Results
To verify that this plot represents the solution to the problem, solve the equation analytically. The analytical result,
y(t ) 0.01 e t t 0
matches the plot (the simulation result) exactly.
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