Version Comparison
PSCAD Versions and Features Comparison Chart
| Features | v4.6 | v5.0 | v5.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Substitutions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple Instance Modules/EMTDC™ Runtime Configuration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transmission Segment DC Correction Algorithm | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PI Section Auto-Creation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multiple Workspaces | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Simulations Sets / Multiple EMTDC™ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 64-Bit Option | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Dimensional CSMF Components | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transmission Segment Passivity Checking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificate Licensing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parallel Network Interface (PNI) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parameter Grid Pane | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Layers Pane | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bird’s Eye View Navigation Pane | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Component Licensing | ✓[1] | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intelligent Parallel Multiple-Run (PMR-I) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackbox Modules (c/w Electric Network Support) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Intel Fortran Compiler 16, 17, 18 and 19 Support | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Automation: Embedded Python Scripting with Recording | ✓ | ✓ | |
| EMTDC Modified, Augmented Nodal Analysis (MANA) Algorithm | ✓ | ✓ | |
| kLDU Sparsity Algorithm for Large Systems | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MMC Model Library | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Single-Phase Induction Machine Model | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Parallel Multiple Run (PMR) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| 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 Network Initialization (separate product, licensed separately) | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Project-Based Compiler/MATLAB Support | ✓ | ||
| Blackbox Modules (c/w Transmission Line/Cable Support) | ✓ | ||
| Simulation Speed Enhancements (PSCAD and EMTDC) | ✓ | ||
| Multi-Rate Compatible Transmission Line | ✓ | ||
| C-Coder | ✓ | ||
| Automatic Page Module Creation from Selection | ✓ | ||
| PV Source Component with Datasheet Entry | ✓ | ||
| Single-Phase PI-Section Component | ✓ | ||
| Previous Run Playback | ✓ | ||
| Combined PMR/PNI Simulations | ✓ | ||
| Python Interpreter 13.2 Support | ✓ | ||
| Component Templates | ✓ | ||
| Upgraded FDNE with Optimized Storage | ✓ | ||
| Automatic Output Channel, T-Line/Cable Interface & Module Interface Creation | ✓ | ||
| MoM-SO Method for Solving Cables with Proximity Effects | ✓ | ||
| Intel Fortran Compiler 2023/2024 (IFX) Support | ✓ | ||
| GFortran Compiler 13.2 Support | ✓ | ||
| Moving Average Filter | ✓ | ||
| Previous Run Playback | ✓ | ||
| Constant Connection Ports | ✓ | ||
| Component Library Viewing Pane | ✓ | ||
| Component Wire Insertion | ✓ |
[1] For v4.6.3+.
