Version Comparison
PSCAD Versions and Features Comparison Chart
Features | X4 (4.5) | X4 (4.6) | V5 |
---|---|---|---|
Global Substitutions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Line Constants Detailed Output Viewer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Navigation History Buttons | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multiple Instance Modules/EMTDC™ Runtime Configuration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Transmission Segment Mutual Coupling | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Transmission Segment DC Correction Algorithm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
PI Section Auto-Creation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multiple Workspaces | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Blackbox Modules | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Simulations Sets / Multiple EMTDC™ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
64-Bit Option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Transmission Segments Solved in Parallel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Photovoltaic (PV) Source Model | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multi-Dimensional CSMF Components | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Aerial Transmission Cables | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Transmission Segment Passivity Checking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Certificate Licensing | ✓[1] | ✓ | ✓ |
Parallel Network Interface (PNI) | ✓ | ✓ | |
Intel Fortran 14 & 15 Support | ✓ | ✓ | |
Module Comparator Tool | ✓ | ✓ | |
Parameter Grid Pane | ✓ | ✓ | |
Layers Pane | ✓ | ✓ | |
Bird’s Eye View Navigation Pane | ✓ | ✓ | |
Component Licensing | ✓[2] | ✓ | |
Intelligent Parallel Multiple-Run (PMR-I) | ✓ | ✓ | |
Automation: Embedded Python Scripting With Recording | ✓ | ||
Modified, Augmented Nodal Analysis (MANA) Algorithm | ✓ | ||
kLDU Sparsity Algorithm for Large Systems | ✓ | ||
MMC Model Library | ✓ | ||
Single-Phase Induction Machine Model | ✓ | ||
Parallel Multiple Run (PMR) | ✓ | ||
Blackbox (c/w Electric Network Support) | ✓ | ||
Z-Domain Controls Library | ✓ | ||
1-Phase, Multi-Winding (5-12), Transformer Model | ✓ | ||
3/5-Limb, Duality-Based Transformer Model | ✓ | ||
IEEE Standard 421.5-2016 Exciter Models | ✓ | ||
Binary EMTDC™ Output File (*.psout) Format | ✓ | ||
Multi-Language Support in Sticky Notes (Unicode) | ✓ | ||
Enhanced Resource File Handling | ✓ | ||
Hysteresis Reactor Model | ✓ | ||
Co-Simulation Interface | ✓ | ||
Cluster Launch System (CLS) | ✓ | ||
Tandem Lines: Sliding Faults | ✓ | ||
Mixed Overhead and Underground Transmission Systems ROWs | ✓ | ||
Transmission Segment Passivity Enforcement | ✓ | ||
COMPLEX Signal Type | ✓ | ||
Expanded Undo/Redo | ✓ | ||
PSCAD Initialization (seperate product, licensed separately) | ✓ | ||
[1] For the Professional Edition: PSCAD v4.5.3+. For the Educational Edition: v4.5.4+.
[2] For v4.6.3+.