Variable Series Impedance Branch

 

Description

This component models any series combination of variable R,L and C elements, and can be connected  to single-phase or single-line, 3-phase wires or components. If the Variable Series Impedance Branch is configured to have neither R, L nor C elements, then it will be modeled as an open-circuit branch. Negative R, L and C values are ignored and the previous non-negative value is kept. If the L value is less than 1e-20 (H) or the C value is less than 1e-20 (mF), then the respective element will be removed. If the R value is less than the ideal threshold, then resistive portion of the branch is considered to be a short-circuit.

 

It should be noted that it is more efficient to use the individual Resistor, Inductor or Capacitor components or the Runtime Configurable Passive Branch component if the application does not warrant dynamic changes to R, L or C.

Input Parameters

ConfigurationConfiguration

 

 Name for Identification

 

Text

 

Optional text parameter for identification of the component.

         

 Enable Resistance

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No to enable the resistive portion of this branch.

 

 

 

 

 

Enable Inductance

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No to enable the inductive portion of this branch.

 

 

 

 

 

 Enable Capacitance

 

Choice

 

Select Yes or No to enable the capacitive portion of this branch.

 

 

 

 

 

Resistance

 

REAL

Variable

Enter the branch resistance [ohm]

 

 

 

 

 

Inductance

 

REAL

Variable

Enter the branch inductance [H]

 

 

 

 

 

Capacitance

 

REAL

Variable

Enter the branch capacitance [mF]