National Instruments Xmath Interactive Control Design Module ICDM - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 1 Introduction
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MATRIXx Help
Interactive Control Design Module function reference information
is available in the MATRIXx Help. The MATRIXx Help includes all
Interactive Control Design functions. Each topic explains a function’s
inputs, outputs, and keywords in detail. Refer to Chapter 2, MATRIXx
Publications, Help, and Customer Support, of the MATRIXx Getting
Started Guide for complete instructions on using the MATRIXx Help
feature.
ICDM Overview
This section provides an overview of the Interactive Control Design
Module, a tool for interactive design of continuous-time linear
time-invariant controllers. ICDM runs under Xmath, using the Xmath
Graphical User Interface (GUI).
SISO Versus MIMO Design
Version 2.0 of ICDM handles full multivariable design, that is, design of
multi-input multi-output (MIMO) controllers for MIMO plants. Thus
ICDM 2.0 operates in two basic modes: SISO design (single input, single
output) and MIMO design. The mode is determined automatically by the
plant you read into ICDM. The two different modes feature somewhat
different plot options, different synthesis options, and so on.
NI has made the notation, conventions, and windows used for MIMO
design as similar as possible to those used for SISO design. Therefore a
user familiar with version 1.0 of ICDM (which handled only SISO design)
should have little trouble using the new MIMO synthesis tools. NI also
recommends that the user who wishes to use ICDM for MIMO design start
by becoming familiar with its features for SISO design.
Chapters 2 through 10 discuss SISO design. Chapters 11 through 13 discuss
MIMO design. The MIMO descriptions have been written for the user who
is familiar with SISO design features.
Starting ICDM
To use ICDM, you should:
• Have a user’s understanding of Microsoft Windows or X Windows and
the window manager that you use. For example, you should be able to
move, resize, and iconify windows; use a pull-down menu; and use a
scrollbar.