Knowledge Base

• PSCAD Web Help
  • PSCAD Help [1]
  • PSCAD Automation Library Help [1]
• Enerplot Web Help
  • Enerplot Help [1]
  • Enerplot Automation Library Help [1]
• PSCAD Engineering Applications
  • Modular Multi-Level Converter (MMC) [3]
  • HVDC [4]
  • Wind Power [5]
  • Solar Power [2]
  • Lightning Over Voltage (LOV) [1]
  • Distributed Generation and Microgrids [2]
  • Introduction to PSCAD Applications [1]
  • Power quality [1]
  • Battery System - Generic [2]
  • Photovoltaic-Battery System [1]
  • Trapped Charge Cable Energization [1]
• PSCAD Models and Examples
  • Intermediate Library for PSCAD version 4.6.3 [1]
  • PSCAD Cookbook [11]
  • IEEE Benchmarks [5]
  • HVDC [2]
  • Power Electronics [3]
  • Energy Storage [2]
  • Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) [1]
  • Breaker Models [5]
  • Transmission Lines and Cables [6]
  • Miscellaneous [1]
  • Simulation Tutorials [1]
  • Transformers [11]
  • Synchronous Machine [1]
  • Permanent Magnet Machine [1]
  • Master Library
    • Sources
      • Harmonic Current Injection [1]
      • Three-Phase Voltage Source 1 Component [1]
    • I/O Devices [2]
    • CSMF
      • Frequency-Dependent Transfer Function (FDTF) [1]
      • Phase Locked Loop (PLL) Component [1]
    • Breakers & Faults
      • Statistical Breaker [1]
      • Breaker, Faults and Timed Logic Component [1]
      • Statistical Breaker Component [1]
    • Passive Elements
      • FDNE Component [1]
      • Metal Oxide Surge Arrester Component [1]
    • HVDC, FACTS, & Power Electronics
      • Power Electronic Switch Component [1]
  • Master-Slave
    • Fault and Load Settings Variation Using Master-Slave Feature [1]
  • Induction Motor Soft-Starter [1]
• Using PSCAD
  • Getting Started
    • Selecting an Edition - Professional or Educational [2]
    • System Specifications and Requirements [3]
    • Comparison Chart - Available Features in each Edition [1]
    • PSCAD Versions and Features Comparison Chart [1]
    • Requirements for High Performance Computing (Computer Cores and Instances of EMTDCs) [1]
    • Becoming Familiar with using PSCAD [2]
    • Requirement - Fortran Compiler [1]
  • Tutorial - Creating a Simple Circuit [1]
  • PSCAD Automation with Python Scripting [10]
  • Parallel and High Performance Computing [2]
  • User's Guides - PSCAD and EMTDC [1]
  • Project Settings for PSCAD Simulation [1]
  • Number of Parallel Simulations in each PSCAD Version [1]
  • Migrating Projects from Older Versions [1]
• Technical Support
  • Requesting Support
    • Requesting Support v4.2.1 to v4.4.1 [1]
    • Requesting Support v4.5.0 and later [1]
    • Providing Your License Number for Support [5]
  • Case Building (Compiling) Issues [3]
  • Software Compatibility Issues [1]
  • Issues when Launching PSCAD [1]
  • Licensing Issues (USB Lock-Based) [1]
  • Licensing Issues (Certificate-Based) [1]
  • Licensing Issues (Lockless Licensing) [1]
  • PSCAD Usage Issues [1]
  • Case Running Issues [1]
  • Issues with MyCentre [1]
  • Using the Fortran Medic Utility [1]
  • Determining your Software License Number and Version
    • For PSCAD [2]
    • For Enerplot [1]
    • For FACE [1]
  • Installation Issues [6]
  • Update Client (MyUpdater) Issues [1]
  • Legacy Issues [1]
  • Blackboxing Issues [1]
  • Linking Objects and Libraries into PSCAD [1]
  • MyCentre Password / Login Issues [3]
  • Missing Prerequisite Software - Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (x86 and x64) [1]
  • Cannot download from MyCentre [1]
  • Why does the Free Edition seem to expire in one month? [1]
  • I am no longer the WorkGroup Administrator for our Certificate Licenses [1]
  • How Do I Gain Access to My Organization's Certificate License [1]
  • Will Results be Affected When Changing my PSCAD version [1]
  • I Cannot Display my Build and Run Panes [1]
  • I've Released the Certificate, but it Still Appears to be Checked Out to Me [1]
  • I Cannot Use or Return my Certificate [1]
  • How to Determine Required Visual C++ Redistributables for a Given DLL [1]
  • Text in Application is Small on High Resolution Machine [1]
• Manuals
  • HVDC Research Centre Pulse Newsletter [30]
  • PSCAD User's Guides [3]
  • EMTDC User's Guides [3]
  • Instructional Manuals
    • PSCAD Setup Manual (Certificate Licensing) [1]
    • PSCAD Setup Instructions (Lock-based Licensing) [1]
    • Certificate Licensing - WorkGroup Administrators [1]
    • Comparison: Certificate Licensing vs Lock-based Licensing [1]
    • Requesting Support [1]
  • Solutions Manuals [9]
  • What's New in PSCAD manuals (Updates at each version) [2]
  • Informational Manuals
    • Software Compatibility Charts [1]
• Webinars
  • General Introduction to Electromagnetic Transient Simulations - Mathematical Background and Common Applications (May 21, 2020) [1]
  • Coming Soon - Applications of PSCAD for Renewable Integration - Dynamic Response and Control Interactions (June 4, 2020) [1]
  • Coming Soon - Machine Modeling (June 18, 2020) [1]
  • Coming Soon - Modeling and Simulation Studies to Facilitate Offshore Wind and HVDC Systems (July 2, 2020) [1]
  • Coming Soon - Performing Switching and Insulation Studies – Part 1: Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) Studies (July 16, 2020) [1]
  • Coming Soon - Performing Switching and Insulation Studies – Part 2: Switching Overvoltage Studies (SOV) (July 30, 2020) [1]
  • Coming Soon - Performing Switching and Insulation Studies – Part 3: Lightning Overvoltage Studies (LOV) (August 13, 2020) [1]
  • Coming Soon - Wind and Solar PV – Temporary Overvoltage Studies (TOV) due to Faults and Feeder Tripping (August 27, 2020) [1]
  • Tuning of Power System Stabilizers [1]
  • Machine Modeling and Power System Study Applications [1]
  • Renewable Device Modeling and Harmonic Model Derivation using PSCAD/EMTDC (October 19, 2017) [1]
  • Insulation Coordination Studies in PSCAD™/EMTDC™: Switching Studies (April 21, 2017) [1]
  • Custom Model Building in PSCAD/EMTDC (April 6, 2017) [1]
  • Large System Parallel Simulation using Concurrent EMTDC (Part 2) (March 23, 2017) [1]
  • Wind Power Modeling & Simulation using PSCAD/EMTDC (November 10, 2016) [1]
  • Modelling Cables and Transmission Lines with PSCAD/EMTDC (October 27, 2016) [1]
  • Sub Synchronous Oscillations (SSO) Investigation and Applications (October 14, 2016) [1]
  • Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) (September 15, 2016) [1]
  • Life Extension of Existing HVDC Systems (June 30, 2016) [1]
  • Lightning Studies Webinar (September 8, 2016) [1]
  • Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) (June 10, 2016 session) [1]
  • High Performance Computing and Parallel Simulations (Part 1) [1]
  • PSCAD 4.6.0 New Features [1]
  • Modular Multi-Level Converter (MMC) [1]
  • Enerplot - New Offline Plotting and Analysis Tools [1]
  • Introducing FACE Software - Field and Corona Effects [1]
• Release Notes
  • PSCAD Release Notes (All Versions v4.3 and later) [1]
  • PSCAD v4.6.3 Hot Fix 1 [1]
  • PSCAD v4.5.3 Hot Fix [1]
• End User License Agreements (EULA)
  • Beta Software [1]
  • Enerplot Software [1]
  • FACE Software [1]
  • Maintenance Agreement [1]
  • MHRC Training Services [1]
  • PSCAD Privacy Policy [1]
  • PSCAD Professional/Commercial, Educational, Trial and Free Editions [1]
• Software Setup - PSCAD and Associated Products
  • PSCAD
    • Setting up the Licensed Edition of PSCAD
      • Certificate Licensing
        • Version X4 (v4.5.3 to v4.6) [1]
        • Version 5 [1]
      • Lock-Based Licensing
        • Version X4 (v4.3 to v4.6) [1]
        • Version 5 [1]
    • Setting up a PSCAD Trial License [1]
    • Setting up a PSCAD Training License [1]
    • Setting up the PSCAD Free Edition [1]
    • Setting up a PSCAD Beta Edition Trial [1]
    • Troubleshooting PSCAD Installation or Licensing Issues [1]
    • Installing Two Versions, Same Branch [2]
    • Setting up a PRSIM Beta Trial [1]
  • MyCentre
    • Using MyCentre [1]
  • License Manager
    • Description - License Manager [1]
    • Installation [1]
    • Configuring the License Manager [1]
    • Installing the License Database File on the License Host Machine [1]
    • Moving the License Manager and PSCAD License to a different Server [1]
    • Uninstalling the License Manager [1]
    • Licensing across Multiple Networks [1]
    • Troubleshooting Issues with the License Manager [1]
  • MyUpdater
    • Description - MyUpdater [1]
    • Installing MyUpdater [1]
    • Logging in to MyUpdater [1]
    • Installing Software Using MyUpdater [1]
    • Updating Software using MyUpdater [1]
    • Removing Software using MyUpdater [1]
    • Troubleshooting MyUpdater Issues [1]
  • Lock-based Licensing
    • Description - Lock-based Licensing [1]
    • Installing a License Database File [1]
    • Activating a License [1]
    • Removing the License Database File [1]
    • Switching to a different License (Same Machine, Different License) [1]
    • Renumbering a License (same license, new number) [1]
    • Moving the License to a Different Machine (same license, different machine) [1]
    • Sharing a Non-network License Between Multiple Client Machines (same single-user license, multiple client machines) [1]
    • Switching Between Different Licenses on a Client Machine (same machine, different licenses) [1]
    • Configuring PSCAD to use Lock-based Licensing [1]
    • Evaluating our Fully-featured Edition [1]
    • Troubleshooting Issues with Lock-based Licensing [1]
    • Improving a License (Same license, Improved Products) [1]
    • Switching from an SUL to an MUL [1]
    • Monitoring PSCAD Usage for a Network License (Multi-User License) [1]
  • Certificate Licensing
    • Description - Certificate Licensing [1]
    • Certificate Licensing Requirements [1]
    • Test Connections for Certificate Licensing [1]
    • Obtaining Access to Certificate Licensing [1]
    • Configuring PSCAD to use Certificate-based Licensing [1]
    • Activating a License Certificate [1]
    • Returning a License Certificate [1]
    • Retain the Certificate Upon Exit (certificate will remain checked out on your machine whenever PSCAD is closed) [1]
    • Return the Certificate upon Exit (certificate will be released from your machine whenever PSCAD is closed) [1]
    • Learning more about your License Certificate [1]
    • Evaluating the Fully-featured Edition [1]
    • Troubleshooting Issues with Certificate Licensing [1]
    • Migrating from Lock-based to Certificate Licensing [1]
    • Setting up a Training License [1]
    • Managing your Organization's Certificate Licensing [4]
    • Using Certificate Licensing Offline [1]
  • Selecting your FORTRAN Compiler [3]
  • Intel Fortran Compiler [8]
  • GFortran Compiler [3]
  • PSCAD/MATLAB Co-simulation [1]
  • Compaq and Visual C++ 6.0 Compilers [1]
  • Sentinel Drivers [2]
  • FACE (Field and Corona Effects)
    • Software Description - FACE [1]
    • Licensing Description - FACE [1]
    • MyCentre WorkGroup Administrators [1]
    • System Requirements - FACE [1]
    • Software Setup - FACE [1]
    • Resources - FACE [1]
    • Troubleshooting your Software Setup - FACE [1]
    • End User License Agreement (EULA) - FACE
  • Enerplot
    • Software Description - Enerplot [1]
    • Licensing Description - Enerplot [1]
    • MyCentre WorkGroup Administrators
    • System Requirements [1]
    • Software Setup - Enerplot [1]
    • Resources [2]
    • Troubleshooting - Enerplot [1]
    • End User License Agreement (EULA) - Enerplot
  • PRSIM
    • Software Description - PRSIM [1]
    • Licensing Description - PRSIM [1]
    • System Requirements - PRSIM [1]
    • Software Setup - PRSIM [1]
    • Resources - PRSIM [1]
    • Troubleshooting - PRSIM [1]
    • End User License Agreement (EULA) - PRSIM [1]
  • The PSCAD Initializer
    • Software Description - PSCAD Initializer [1]
    • Licensing Description - PSCAD Initializer [1]
    • System Requirements - PSCAD Initializer [1]
    • Software Setup - PSCAD Initializer [1]
    • Resources - PSCAD Initializer [1]
    • Troubleshooting - PSCAD Initializer [1]
    • End User License Agreement (EULA) - PSCAD Initializer [1]
  • Installer Utility [2]
• Brochures
  • Ice Vision System [1]
  • Engineering Services [5]
  • Training [2]
  • Research and Development [1]
  • About Manitoba Hydro International [1]
  • PSCAD [5]
  • FACE - Field and Corona Effects [1]
  • Enerplot [1]
  • Direct Current Line Fault Location System (dcLFL) [1]
• Videos
  • About Manitoba Hydro International [1]
  • Software Setup [2]
  • An Introduction to PSCAD [4]
  • A Description of the PSCAD Features [25]
  • PSCAD Applications
    • PSCAD Applications
  • Navigating MyCentre [3]
  • FACE Overview (Field and Corona Effects) [1]
  • Enerplot [1]