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1. Overview - Intel Compiling Software
The combination of Intel® Fortran compiler and Microsoft® Visual Studio can be used to build PSCAD…
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A Comprehensive Script Example
The following Python script example will perform the actions of a simple switching study. The…
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A General Overview of PSCAD V5 (February 10, 2021)
A general overview of PSCAD V5 was held in a webinar on February 10, 2021. The webinar and…
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An introduction to PSCAD Automation with Scripting
Power System Engineers can spend a lot of time developing simulations, running simulations, and…
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Brochure - PSCAD V5 - Parallel and High Performance Computing
A brochure for parallel and high performance computing with PSCAD V5 is available in this article.
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Brochure - PSCAD X4 - Parallel and High Performance Computing
A brochure for parallel and high performance computing with PSCAD X4 is available in this article.
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Checking Whether TLS 1.0 is Supported
Support for TLS 1.0 is required to be able to activate certificate licensing to run the following…
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CIGRE B4-57 working group developed models
The CIGRE B4-57 group was formed to create a guide for the development of models for HVDC…
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Configuring PSCAD V5 - Whether to Share Licensing with Older Versions Or Not
A PSCAD V5 License Certificate can be configured to be shared with the following supported older…
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Configuring PSCAD V5 to use Certificate Licensing
This article specifies three ways to set the PSCAD licensing configuration to use Certificate…
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General Introduction to Electromagnetic Transient Simulations - Mathematical Background and Common Applications
A webinar on the above-listed category was presented on May 21, 2020.
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HVDC VSC transmission interconnecting two AC systems
These examples show the use of MMC in several different configurations:
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HVDC VSC transmission linking an (offshore) islanded wind farm with (onshore) AC grid
Last updated: February 14, 2020
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Lauching PSCAD with/without Windows Administrator Privileges
PSCAD may be set to be automatically launched either with or without Windows Administrator…
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Lightning Studies Webinar (September 8, 2016)
This is the material from the Lightning Studies webinar. The material includes the Power Point…
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MHRC Training Services
The attached document contains the terms and conditions for Manitoba HVDC Research Centre's…
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Migrating from the Automated Test Suite to the Automation Library
We have released the second generation of PSCAD automation. The new Automation Library (AL)…
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Migrating Older Scripts to Automation Library 1.2.4
The installation of Automation Library 1.2.4 will not overwrite previous installtions. Your…
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Parallel and High Performance Computing (PSCAD V5)
This article provides a link to the Parallel and High Performance Computing brochure for PSCAD V5.
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PSCAD 4.6.1 Automation API Documentation
This article contains the documentation for the commands that can be used to control PSCAD. All…
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PSCAD 4.6.2 Automation API Documentation
This article contains the documentation for the commands that can be used to control PSCAD. All…
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PSCAD 4.6.3 Automation API Documentation
Starting with PSCAD 4.6.3 and Automation Library 1.2.4, all API function calls and help…
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PSCAD Application Guide and theory workbook
This Workbook and examples are designed to guide the user of PSCAD through its use and application.…
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PSCAD Compatibility Charts
Refer to this article for compatiblity charts related to PSCAD and associated third party software.
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PSCAD Professional/Commercial, Educational, Trial, and Free Editions
The attached document is the End User License Agreement (EULA) for the PSCAD Released Versions
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PSCAD Training
Refer to this page for information on PSCAD training.
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PSCAD v4.2.1 (2007 Release with the 2020 Update)
The latest PSCAD v4.2.1 software may be set up as per the attached instructions.
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PSCAD v4.2.1 (2007 Release with the 2020 Update)
The "2020 Update" has been developed for PSCAD v4.2.1 (2007 edition).
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PSCAD v4.5.3 Hot Fix
Background
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PSCAD v4.6.3 Update 4
PSCAD v4.6.3 Update 4 is now available! If a download is not already posted to your MyCentre user…
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PSCAD v4.6.3 Update 5
PSCAD v4.6.3 Update 5 is now available! If a download is not already posted to your MyCentre user…
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PSCAD v5.0.0 Hot Fix 1
Overview
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PSCAD v5.0.0 Update 1
PSCAD 5.0.0 Update 1 is now available! To obtain a download, please send a request to our sales…
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PSCAD Versions and Features Comparison Chart
Please refer to this article to view the PSCAD versions and features comparison chart.
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PSCAD – Best Certificate Licensing Practices
Refer to the attached document for best practices when using certificate licensing with PSCAD.
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PSCAD – Best Lock-Based Licensing Practices
Refer to the attached document for best practices when using using lock-based licensing with PSCAD…
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Renumbering a License (Same License, New License Number)
The attached document contains instructions for renumbering your license.
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Requirements - High Performance Computing with PSCAD
Refer to this article for information on requirements for high performance computing with PSCAD.
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Requirements for High Performance Computing (Computer Cores and Instances of EMTDCs)
Please refer to this article for details.
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Resolving PSCAD Lock-Based Licensing Issues
This article provides a link to the PSCAD Lock-Based Licensing Issues manual.
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Setting up a PSCAD Trial License (PSCAD V5)
Contact our Sales Desk (sales@pscad.com) to obtain a trial of our fully-featured edition of PSCAD…
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Setting up a PSCAD Trial License (PSCAD X4)
Contact our Sales Desk (sales@pscad.com) to obtain a trial of our fully-featured PSCAD edition.
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Setting up PSCAD Training Software (Certificate Licensing)
If you will be attending a PSCAD training session, the following are instructions for setting up…
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Setting up the Automation Library and Installing Python
The PSCAD Automation Library (AL) was developed in Python to interface with PSCAD and is available…
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Setting up the Cluster Launch System in PSCAD V5
Please see the attached document for instructions on setting up Cluster Launch in PSCAD V5.
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Setting up the Licensed Edition of PSCAD (when using Lock-based Licensing)
This article provides instructions for setting up PSCAD software and licensing for a permanent or…
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Setting up the Licensed Edition of PSCAD X4 (when using Certificate Licensing)
This article provides instructions for setting up PSCAD software and licensing for a permanent or…
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Setting up the PSCAD V5 Free Edition
The PSCAD V5 Free Edition may be run on a Windows 7 64-bit and Windows 10 64-bit, with an Internet…
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Specify MATLAB Version When Multiple MATLAB Versions Are Installed
If multiple versions of MATLAB are installed, the preferred version to be co-simulated with PSCAD…
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Sub Synchronous Oscillations (SSO) Investigation and Applications (October 14, 2016)
October 14, 2016 Webinar (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT)
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System Specifications and Requirements - PSCAD V5 Released Editions
The attached document lists the system requirements for installing, licensing, and running the…
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Testing Your Setup
Once the PSCAD and compiler software have been installed, your setup should be tested before…
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Testing your Setup
Refer to this article for instructions on testing your setup.
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Troubleshooting PSCAD Installation or Licensing Issues
Refer to this article for troubleshooting references.
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Using different versions of PSCAD
There are situations where users may want to use an older version of PSCAD with the the current…
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Using different versions of Python
The installer for the Automation Library (AL) comes with a version of Python and Pywin that has…
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Using the PSCAD Application (PSCAD V4/X4)
If PSCAD V4 or X4 is installed and licensed, the PSCAD application can be used to display your…
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Using the PSCAD Application (PSCAD V5)
If PSCAD V5 is installed and licensed, the PSCAD application can be used to display your license…
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Using the PSCAD Licensing Log File (PscadLmgr.txt)
If PSCAD has previously been activated on a client machine using lock-based licensing, a…
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Webinar - A General Overview of High Performance Computing in PSCAD V5 (February 24, 2021)
A general overview of High Performance Computing in PSCAD V5 was held in a webinar on February 24,…
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