QUARC extends Simulink's data logging capabilities with specialized blocks:

Officially supports Windows and Linux (Ubuntu). No macOS support. Real-time execution on embedded Linux targets is possible but not as streamlined.

: These use Universal Resource Identifiers (URIs) to manage data transfer between models or external applications (C++, Python, etc.). You can switch protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, Serial) by simply changing a URI string in a single block.

With QUARC, you can use Simulink’s "external mode" to tune controller parameters (e.g., PID gains) and monitor signals in real-time. This means you can see your system response and make changes to the controller on-the-fly, without having to stop and recompile the model. 3. Asynchronous Thread Handling

: Enables online parameter tuning and real-time data monitoring directly within the Simulink interface while the model is executing on the target hardware.

The Hardware-In-the-Loop (HIL) sub-library is the most heavily used section. It standardizes how Simulink communicates with data acquisition (DAQ) boards.

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Open the Simulink Library Browser and locate the "QUARC Targets" library.

The QUARC library is vast, but it can be broken down into several crucial categories that facilitate complex engineering tasks. 1. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Blocks

The mandatory configuration block for any hardware model. It defines the board type, sampling rate, and initial state of all channels.

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Modern control engineering relies heavily on distributed networks. QUARC includes a robust communication suite that supports both local and remote data streams.