Understanding Control Logic with MATLAB Stateflow in Simscape

Welcome back to the Physical Modeling in Simscape with Simulink & MATLAB blog series! In this post, we will dive into control logic implementation using MATLAB Stateflow, a powerful tool for modeling state-based systems. 

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Understanding Control Logic in Electromechanical Systems 

Control logic determines how a system transitions between different states based on inputs. Examples of state-based control systems include: 

Automatic Washing Machine: 

• Transitions between Filling, Washing, Rinsing, and Spinning states. 
• State changes occur based on time delays. 

Car Gear System: 

• Gear shifts occur when speed crosses predefined thresholds. 
• Logical conditions dictate upshifts and downshifts. 

Implementing Stateflow in Simulink 

Define System States: 

• Use Stateflow charts to represent different operating modes. 
• Example: High state for positive inputs and Low state for negative inputs. 

Set Transition Conditions: 

Define conditions like: 

• "If input > 0, transition to High state". 
• "If input < 0, transition to Low state". 

Simulate the Stateflow Diagram: 

• Connect input signals (e.g., Repeating Sequence block). 
• Observe transitions between system states. 

Key Takeaways from Stateflow Implementation 

• Stateflow simplifies control logic design by visualizing system transitions. 
• State transitions depend on event-driven conditions. 
• Simscape for control engineering integrates well with Stateflow for complex electromechanical systems. 

In the next blog, we will implement a traffic light system using MATLAB Stateflow. 

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This blog is part of our ongoing Physical Modeling in Simscape with Simulink & MATLAB. If you missed the previous posts, check them out here.  

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