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Visual Solutions is a pioneer in the development of world-

class software for modeling and simulating complex

dynamic systems and for Model-Based Design of

embedded systems.

VisSim is a visual environment for developing system

models and performing dynamic simulations. Its

unparalleled power, ease of use, and reliability has made

it an essential tool on thousands of engineering projects

spanning a diverse range of industries and disciplines,

including automotive, HVAC, aerospace, and embedded

controls development.

Since its founding in 1989, Visual Solutions has

maintained a strong connection with the academic

community. Visual Solutions software products have been

incorporated into the curricula and research laboratories

at thousands of universities and colleges worldwide. It has

enhanced and improved teaching methods, learning skills,

and research strategies.

Our History

VisSim combines ease of use with

mathematical power in a way

heretofore unseen. It is so easy to

use that I modeled my first system

within an hour. My colleagues

agree: VisSim is a revolutionary

program that has proven essential

to our work.

Juergen Koehler Graduate Student

Massachusetts Institute of Technology


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Accelerating Productivity in the Classroom

Visual Solutions products are widely used in engineering,

science, and mathematics departments in thousands of academic

institutions around the world.

Faculty and students consistently say that VisSim provides

an excellent platform for introducing fundamental concepts in

dynamic simulation and control theory, and practical experience

in system modeling. VisSims easy-to-learn graphical interface

makes students productive from day one; its powerful simulation

engine allows students to develop and evaluate intricate

controller strategies that incorporate both closed- and open-loop

control systems.

Students who are introduced to VisSim during their college

years are better equipped to pursue careers in science and

technology after graduation.

VisSim provides students an

intuitive feel for systems design.

It is the easiest, fastest, and most

fun way to teach control design at

any level.

Jim Zhu, Ph.D.Louisiana State University

I prefer using VisSim/ECD over

any other embedded design tool

for my work with sensors and

switched reluctance motor drives.

I can quickly produce a proof of

concept by relying on the extensive

hardware peripheral choices on

the F2812/F2808. Designing and

troubleshooting a system is easy

and fast with VisSim/ECD, and

the code VisSim/ECD generates is

straightforward and readable.

VisSim/ECD is my tool of choice

for Model-Based Design of

embedded systems.

Evgueni Sliva, Ph.D.Research Fellow

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with VisSim

With over 250,000 VisSim users at leading industrial and government

organizations including Honda, Boeing, NASA, and The Coca-Cola

Company VisSim is widely recognized as the industrys premier software

for modeling and simulating complex dynamic systems and for Model-Based

Design of embedded syste ms. Incorporating an industry standard tool, like

VisSim, into your classroom optimizes your ability to attract students to your

science and engineering programs, and prepares them for opportunities in

today's technological workforce.

CONTROL SYSTEMS

Interactively design, simulate, test, and

validate control algorithms; perform

frequency domain analysis with Bode,

root locus, and Nyquist computations.

DATA COMMUNICATIONS ANDSIGNAL PROCESSING

Design and simulate end-to-end

communication systems, including

wireless LAN and ultrawide band.

TESTING AND MEASUREMENT

Perform real-time data acquisition

and signal generation using I/O cards,

PLCs, and DCSs; develop and validate

control strategies; perform hardware-

in-the-loop simulations.

EMBEDDED DESIGN

Rapidly prototype and create

embedded controllers for DSPs,

DCSs, and microcontrollers;

simulate and generate scaled, xed-

point ANSI C code, as well as code

for on-chip peripherals.

MECHATRONICS AND ROBOTICS

Create models of complex multi-

disciplinary mechatronic systems;

analyze and optimize system

performance.

MATHEMATICS

Model and simulate linear, nonlinear,

continuous, discrete, hybrid, static,

dynamic, time invariant, implicit,

explicit, and partial difference

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Targeting Specific Engineering and Scientific Problems with a Single Tool

Visual Solutions provides a comprehensive set of targeted add-on modules that address speci c problems in

such areas as data communications, data acquisition, linearization and analysis, and digital signal processing.

By extending VisSim's capabilities with add-on modules, VisSim can be used in a wider range of classes. This

allows students to become pro cient with an industry-standard simulation tool as they move from introductory-

level courses to more advanced ones.

VisSim/Analyze Perform frequency domain analysis of a linearized nonlinear subsystem.

VisSim/C-Code Generate highly-optimized, ANSI C code that can be compiled and run on anyplatform that supports an ANSI C compiler.

VisSim/Comm blocksetSimulate end-to-end communication systems at the signal level using 200+

communications, signal processing, and RF blocks.

VisSim/Embedded ControlsDeveloper

Rapidly prototype and create embedded controls for DSPs, DSCs, and

MSP430 microcontrollers. Simulate and generate scaled, xed-point ANSI C

code, as well as code for on-chip peripherals.

VisSim/Fixed-Point blocksetSimulate xed-point algorithms prior to code generation and implementation of

the algorithm on xed-point hardware with bit true scaled integer operations.

VisSim/Motion blocksetModel and simulate motor control systems with customizable ampli ers,

controllers, lters, motors, sensors, sources, tools, and transforms.

VisSim/Neural-NetworksPerform nonlinear system identi cation, problem diagnosis, decision-making

prediction, and other problems where pattern recognition is important.

VisSim/OPCConnect to any OPC server and log data or run a virtual plant in VisSim for

of ine tuning.

VisSim/OptimizePRO Perform generalized reduced gradient method of parameter optimization.

VisSim/Real-TimePRO

Perform real-time data acquisition and signal generation using I/O cards,

PLCs, and DCSs. Develop and validate control strategies, and perform

hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
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Model-Based Design of Embedded Systems

Model-Based Design lets engineers design, test,

a nd verify embedded control algorithms without

having to wait for the actual hardware to test

their systems. Using this approach, engineers

can identify and correct problems in control

a lgorithms earlier in the design cycle resulting in

lower cost and faster time to market.

VisSim/Embedded Controls Developer is

widely used to perform Model-Based Design of

commercial products with embedded controls.

Training students in embedded system design

using the Model-Based Design approach within

the VisSim/Embedded Controls Developer

environment allows students to focus on core

technologies like feedback loop performance and control design without getting

bogged down in arcane C or assembler syntax, while at the same time teaches

them valuable skills in the latest embedded technology.

VisSim/Embedded Controls Developer in the Classroom

With VisSim/Embedded Controls Developer, students can

rapidly prototype embedded controllers for Texas Instruments

DSPs, DSCs, and microcontrollers. VisSim has unique supportof common on-chip peripherals like PWM, quadrature encoder,

event capture, CAN, I2C, Serial, SPI, ADC and GPIO, allowing a

faster and deeper coverage of commercial actuators, sensors and

communication buses.

Typically, system models include both the control algorithm and

plant. The controller subsystem can be scaled xed-point, while

the plant is full-precision oating point. Students perform off-line

simulation to verify, debug, and tune their algorithms. This allows

detection and resolution of typical low-cost controller issues with precision lossand over ow before ever generating code.

Once the model is veri ed, students generate production code for the controller

and download the code to the target DSP. VisSim HotLink technology lets

students interactively change controller gains on the target from VisSim, and

observe on-target signals like phase currents and internal controller terms in

VisSim digital scopes.

VisSim/Embedded Controls

Developer for TIs Piccolo MCUs

simplifies programming by enabling

developers to graphically configure

and use Piccolos on-chip features,

including high-resolution PWM, SPI,

ADC, serial, flash, I2C, GPIO, and

enhanced capture. Further reducing

time to market, VisSims efficient

code generator allows developers

to program complex digital control

algorithms that fit easily into the

flash and RAM of the Piccolo parts.

Keith OgboenyiyaC2000 Microcontroller Product Manager

Texas Instruments

State-of-the-Art MBD Laboratory

Set up a powerful yet inexpensive

model-based embedded systems lab

with VisSim/ECD software and TI's DSP

and microprocessor chips and low-cost

experimenter board sets, including DC-

DC conversion, power factor correction,

renewable energy converters, and 3-

phase motor controllers.
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Delft University of Technology

Department: Industrial Engineering

Course Title: ID 3411 Mechatronics

Introduction to mechatronic approach to engineering

design, emphasizing its principal components - sensors and

transducers; embedded microprocessors; and actuators

and drives - and exploring their interrelationships. Students

are introduced to system modeling with VisSim, focusing

initially on the design and implementation of bi-state control

systems. Students then use VisSim to design and test the

system dynamics of proportionally controlled electric motors

and PI controllers.

University of Strathclyde

Department: Chemical EngineeringCourse Title: Introduction to Process Control 18 443/443D

In-depth examination of feedback control systems. Using

VisSim software, students design, implement, and tunepractical control systems, including ON-OFF and PID

controllers. Students then use VisSim to develop real-world

controllers with cascading control schemes, constraints, and

multi-variable controls.

With VisSim, we are able to introduce not only basic control

theory to our students, but also the more complicated aspects

of controller design, like cascade control, aliasing, and integral

wind-up. We are delighted with the technical aspects of VisSim and would never move back to MatLab/Simulink.

Dr. Bruce PostlethwaiteChemical and Process Engineering Department

University of Strathclyde

Spotlight on Success
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When I was tasked with simulating turbomachinery to test control systems

before they left the factory, I chose VisSim. All you need is a logical brain

and some knowledge of mathematics. VisSim makes the rest easy.

Mojan ThiagarajahApplication Consultant

Honeywell

From a financial standpoint, VisSim is extremely worthwhile to the process

control community. There are tremendous savings in reduced downtime due

to offline tuning and control design, as well as training.

Hank Graeser Senior Engineer

E. I. DuPont de Nemours
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After Academia

The E+ Electric Bike is the only one in the world with a powerful processor

and advanced algorithms. We want to tell the world that it has been possible

because of VisSim software.

Rakesh DhawanPresident

Electric Motion Systems

"Our continuing use of VisSim is beneficial in simultaneously maximizing

quality, minimizing development time, and enhancing customer experience

through the use of realistic patient models.

Natalie ZoteloBiomedical Research Engineer

ResMed, LLC

Aerial photo of the DuPont facility in Richmond,Virginia. Engineers used VisSim to develop a high-

delity dynamic model of their non-woven sheetmanufacturing facility.
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Licensing Options Visual Solutions is sensitive to the nancial challenges facing

educational institutions, faculty, and students. Our academic

licenses provide access to the same professional-strength

software used by engineers and scientists at a fraction of the cost.

To qualify for an academic license:

If you are a faculty member, you can use the software only for

classroom instruction or academic research.

If you are a student, you must be enrolled in a degree-granting

institution and have a valid student ID.

You are prohibited from using academic licenses for commercial

work.

Individual Academic LicenseIf you want to install VisSim on your desktop or laptop computer,

this is the license for you.

Quantity Discounts on Academic LicensesIf you want to install VisSim on your classroom or laboratory

computers, you can purchase licenses "in bulk" and receive a

quantity discount on your order. For example, purchasing ten

academic licenses affords you an additional 45% discount. You

can purchase both network seats and single user licenses in bulk.

Academic Site LicenseIf you want to make VisSim available for an entire department or

academic site, this is the license for you.

Personal Edition for StudentsThe Academic Personal Edition of VisSim is designed speci cally

for students. Comparable in price to an academic textbook,

the VisSim PE software allows students to model and simulatesystems containing up to 100 blocks.

Contact us now for more information on getting VisSim into your academic institution.Phone: 1-800-VISSIM-1Email: [email protected]

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