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Software Requirements
Before installing RT-LAB, make sure that you have all the required software, with appropriate versions, to ensure trouble-free installation and use.
Please consult the RT-LAB Installation Guide for detailed requirements.
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Note that the final version of RT-LAB that supports 32-bit Windows is RT-LAB 2019.2 |
MATLAB™ & Simulink Toolboxes
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MATLAB™ with the following toolboxes from MathWorks (see the MATLAB Compatibility tables in the Installation Guide to verify what version of MATLAB is compatible with your RT-LAB):
Simulink
Simulink Coder
- SimPowerSystems
Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems (SPS) (only for electrical simulations)
Installing RT-LAB on Your Windows Computer
If RT-LAB is not already installed on your computer, use the installation files provided on the DVD included with your delivery:
Insert the DVD into your computer’s reader.
Wait for the Setup Wizard to open. If the Wizard fails to start automatically, browse the contents of the disk, and run Setup/Setup.exe. (You will need administrator privileges.)
Follow the on-screen instructions to go through the installation process. There are several screens (up to 12) in the Wizard installation process, each one requires an interaction.
Please wait while RT-LAB is installed. This will only take a few minutes.
Once RT-LAB has been installed on your computer, click Finish to close the Wizard.
Validating the Installation
For validation, we recommend that you verify that all toolboxes have been installed in MATLAB™.
Open MATLAB™.
In the main page Command Window, type ‘’ver’’ in the command line.
The list of installed OPAL-RT toolboxes should include the following:
Only RT-LAB is mandatory. Other toolboxes may be required and depend on your license.
RT-LAB
ARTEMIS Blockset (optional)
eFPGAsim (optional)
RT-EVENTS Blockset (optional)
RT-XSG (optional)
If any of these toolboxes are missing, refer to the troubleshooting section towards the end of this document to install them manually.
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If internet access is available from the host Windows system, perform the following operations:
From the file explorer, open the <RT-LAB installation dir>\mingw directory.
Double-click on mingw_download.bat the launch the installation and wait for completion (it can take several minutes).
Once completed, the final lines of the command output should match the following:
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Press ENTER to close the command window.
Starting RT-LAB
Double-click the RT-LAB shortcut on your Desktop to launch the RT-LAB interface. The Workspace Launcher window prompts you to select a workspace (the workspace is the directory where RT-LAB will store all the files required for your simulations).
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