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   ?

    [1] For the Professional Edition: PSCAD v4.5.3+. For the Educational Edition: v4.5.4+.

    [2] For v4.6.3+.