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 | ✓ | ||
| PSCAD Initialization (seperate product, licensed separately) | ✓ | ||
[1] For the Professional Edition: PSCAD v4.5.3+. For the Educational Edition: v4.5.4+.
[2] For v4.6.3+.
