Design and Implementation of an Integrated Fuzzy Logic Controller for a Multi-input Multi-output System

Abstract

The design and real time implementation of an integrated fuzzy logic controller (IFLC) for a multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) system is presented. The design of IFLC for an uncoupled MIMO system has been discussed. This study develops a combination of fuzzy and PID controllers (PIDC) to improve the control performance of a two-input-two-output (TITO: angular position, and rotational speed) system. These parameters play a vital role in radar-tracking system for military applications. To verify the applicability of proposed controller, two-motor unit plant along with indigenously designed multi-channel analog interface board of 16-bit precision is used. The proposed MIMO control system is interfaced to a PC through its parallel port. The performance of the system is studied by subjecting it to various standard test signals. The IFLC performs better than the other two controllers in tracking the input command for linear as well as nonlinear inputs such as step, square, triangular, and sine waves is observed.

Defence Science Journal, 2011, 61(3), pp.219-227, DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.14429/dsj.61.24