The RTDS Simulator has been the world's benchmark for performing real-time power system simulations for nearly three decades.
We’ve been able to maintain this status due to a dedicated in-house team of world-class power systems modelling experts. Our RSCAD software’s modelling library is the single most diverse, flexible, and accurate real-time simulation library available.
Customer-based innovation
We have the resources and expertise to make specific models and features a reality for customers. Many of our existing models were created for ambitious users with a specific application in mind.
Unmatched user support
Our team of engineers is intimately familiar with each component and can provide prompt and comprehensive user support. Our support goes beyond simple troubleshooting, focusing on providing the user with confidence that the simulation is valid and accurate.
Industry-leading features and options
Experts have crafted our components to offer responses and configurations of real systems based on experience with customers around the globe. More options for faults, access to internal nodes, and custom topologies than you’ll find anywhere else.
Featured models unique to RSCAD
Small timestep frequency dependent T-line
Accurately represent the frequency dependency of a travelling wave T-line model at timesteps in the single microsecond range. Ideal for testing travelling wave protective relays.
Modular multilevel converters
Represent up to 1024 submodules in half/full bridge or hybrid configurations. All possible IGBT firing states are considered. Includes customized topologies and internal faults.
Multi-phase synchronous machine
Include as few as 2 and as many as 12 phases. Access the neutral and both ends of the stator windings. Ideal for electric traction and marine applications.
Newest Features
New faulted transformer model
Small Timestep to Substep Conversion Tool
New frequency scan component
New harmonic scan capability
Sample cases for flywheel and pumped storage
A convenient module for creating user-defined models, built into RSCAD
RSCAD’s Component Builder module allows the real-time code for any custom component to be created in C. The graphics and data entry menus are created using drawing facilities and GUI input. The same Component Builder module available to users has been used by the RTDS Technologies team to develop most of the models found in RSCAD.
Library overview
You can access a high-level list of the power system, power electronics, controls, and automation components available in the RSCAD library in our knowledge base or by contacting us. As a quick reference, you can expect to find many variations on the following:
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- Travelling wave transmission lines and cables
- Synchronous and induction machines
- Transformers including saturation and hysteresis
- Distributed generation (solar, wind, battery, fuel cell)
- 6- and 12-pulse LCC valve groups
- Series and static VAR compensation
- Instrument transformers
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- 2 and 3 level VSCs (resistively switched)
- Point to point and back to back VSCs
- MMC valve and control models
- Firing pulse and ramp generators
- Lines, machines, transformers and loads for full small timestep circuit simulation
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- Multifunction distance, overcurrent, differential, and generator relay models
- Symmetrical components, impedance measurement with sequence components
- Breaker control with sync check, OLTC control
- COMTRADE file playback
- Communications protocols including IEC 61850 Sampled Values, GOOSE Messages, MODBUS, IEEE C37.118, IEC 60870-5-104, DNP3, TCP/UDP sockets
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- Logic, sequencing, trigonometric and math functions
- IEEE generator, governor, and PSS models
- MATLAB/Simulink component conversion
