Lead-lag system and model with Simulink

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The discussion revolves around constructing a lead-lag system model in Simulink for a homework assignment. The user struggles with incorporating three steps into the model, initially attempting to use multiple step blocks and vectors, but encounters issues with input compatibility. Suggestions include using a summing block combined with separate step blocks to achieve the desired input. Clarifications are made regarding the transfer function G(s) being a unity gain element rather than a lead-lag block, highlighting a potential misunderstanding of the assignment. The conversation emphasizes the importance of reviewing the problem statement and understanding the role of time constants in transfer functions.
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Homework Statement


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Hello,

I am trying to construct the model, but I don't know how to incorporate 3 steps. I tried making 3 step blocks, but the input for the transfer function will only take one line. Then I tried to use one step block and make a vector indicating a new step at 3 different times
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But this is not working, it doesn't like the vector input. Any idea how I can utilize 3 steps?
 
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you can use a summing block and three separate step blocks.
There is also an input that will allow you to create your own waveform
 
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Thanks, I didn't know how the sum block worked before, now I do.
 
I am a bit surprised about the transfer function G(s)=(s+1)/(s+1)=1.
Who told you that this is a lead-lag block? It is a unity gain element, nothing else.
 
The homework assignment said, look at the problem statement.
 
Didn`t you realize that G(s)=1 ?
Should be a typing error; why not googling for lead-lag?
 
Yes, admittedly I don't know what lead-lag means. I was just trying to solve the problem for the homework
 
Watch point e) of the problem statement (time constants).
Time constants appear in th transfer function as factors, for eample: (s*T+1).
 

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