CR-IDENT is a Matlab-based toolbox that implements a multivariable control-relevant system identification procedure, geared for the process industries. Features of the package include:

  • Contains a suite of graphical user-interactive tools for "plant-friendly" multi-channel input signal design, frequency response estimation, control-relevant parameter estimation, and robust loopshaping leading to models suitable for MPC application.
  • Provides an integrated framework for accessing these tools.
  • Includes novel functionality geared for highly interactive systems, such as high-purity distillation columns.

CR-IDENT requires Matlab 7.1 w/SIMULINK or higher and the Signal Processing, System Identification, Control System, and Model Predictive Control toolboxes.

For access to the CR-IDENT toolbox, please email Professor Daniel E. Rivera. Download instructions will be provided, and users will be notified of future updates to the package. The code is provided completely free of charge and by requesting the package, you explicitly agree to our disclaimer.

You can read a preprint of the SYSID 2006 paper on CR-IDENT here.