Real time RT-Lab and dSPACE softwares operate under Matlab/Simulink interface programming. They have fruitfully produced a fast prototyping tool which provides a way for the rapid development and control algorithms testing. This paper presents two powerful tools for the real time control of induction motors. Real time RT-Lab simulator is proposed for discrete space vector modulation (DSVM) of induction motor (IM) control. DSPACE DS1104 real time platform is proposed for implementation of direct torque control(DTC) based on hardware in the loop (HIL) simulation. Real time simulation and experimental tests have been carried out to show the performance of these powerful tools.

Keywords: Induction motor, Discrete space vector modulation (DSVM), Real time simulation, Rapid prototyping, RT Lab, Direct torque control (DTC), dSPACE