MagNet Plug-in for Simulink®
The MagNet Plug-in for Simulink (from The MathWorks®) combines the analysis capabilities of these two software tools, offering a powerful and efficient solution to designers of electromechanical devices with closed-loop control circuits (such as motors or actuators).
The load, voltage and current signals are transferred from Simulink to MagNet (and vice versa) during the co-simulation process. This constant data exchange links the two models and produces interdependent multi-domain results.
Quick and Easy Setup
A MagNet object is selected from Simulink's library of elements and inserted into the system control circuit. The block element created links to a specified MagNet device file, with input and output ports that are used for connecting the circuit's signals to the device's coils. The setup options include:- MagNet time step value
- MagNet solver to use
- Saving of the MagNet solution (for further post processing)
- Independent time step value for MagNet (significantly reduces co-simulation time without reducing accuracy)
- Eddy currents
- Material non-linearity
- Mechanical movement
- Complex drive and control circuits
In this example, an Interior Permanent Magnet (IPM) Motor with vector control is co-simulated using both Simulink and MagNet.Read More »
MagNet Plug-in for Simulink is compatible with the following MagNet solvers:
More information about Simulink can be found on the The MathWorks website.
