Version Comparison

PSCAD Versions and Features Comparison Chart

Features X4 (4.3) X4 (4.4) 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
Ribbon Control Bar  
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        

 

[1] For PSCAD v4.5.3+ (Professional Edition) and PSCAD v4.5.4+ (Educational Edition) .

[2] For PSCAD v4.6.3+.