Hardware in the Loop Control Based on the Open Source Simulation Environment

Abstract

This paper presents an implementation and tests of the hardware in the loop control idea using Scilab-Xcos software – an open source alternative for Matlab-Simulink simulation environment and modular drive system dedicated to brushless motors. Communication infrastructure was based on USB interface and special protocol between hardware and Scilab-Xcos. For the test of the hardware in the loop control, the Field Oriented Control was implemented within Scilab-Xcos. Thanks to this approach, control algorithms do not have to be implemented directly on the device, but in an environment that ensures convenient operation, including quick tests with variable design structure. Software can be tested on both Windows and Linux. Using Linux OS makes this solution pure open source.