Utilization of G-Programming Language for Educational Control Application: Case Study of Magnetic Levitation of Elastic Beam

Abstract: This paper presents the practical employment of G-Programming tools to demonstrate, design, and implement traditional control algorithms upon magnetic levitation system. The complexity of controlling this type of fast dynamic and sensitive system is vital for highlighting the capabilities of LabVIEW G-programming in control education. PID and Lead-Lag controllers are designed and implemented within the LabVIEW environment, with the ability to tune and optimize the controllers utilizing the Virtual Instruments (VIs) of the control design and simulation toolkit. The paper enables the reader to understand the modelling, testing the control action, and dynamic simulation of the system. Then, deploying the control law in real time. It can be concluded that the G programming shows a suitable and easy tool for facilitating hands-on, experiential learning and validation in control systems engineering.