HYPERSIM

Added

• Added functionality to keep device sensors upon renaming a device
• Added driver core protection to avoid multiple reservations of the same core upon simulation start
• Added new driver license mechanism based on total number of data points used by all drivers
• Added Ok/Apply/Cancel buttons and removed Save/Exit menu items in I/O interfaces configuration tool
• Added capability to remember window size in sensor view and set Data Logger as the default view
• Added new license version. A new license file is required with version 6.1
• Added I/O mode validation, no need to set the I/O sequencing (sendMode) for OpalBoards anymore
• Added MegaBytes to the available data logger file size limits
• Added validation of the remaining disk space before writing the data logging file
• Added new protection relay library with functions 21, 27, 40Q, 50/51, 59, 81 and 87T
• Added view filters and ability to remember customized view in Sensors form and Selected Summary window
• Added Global Configuration dialog box in I/O interfaces configuration tool to set the I/O sequencing (sendMode) as well as other options
• Added external control capability on "Dynamic load"
• Added "3-winding, 1-ph" to Network Transformers library
• Added "3-winding, 1-ph w/tap" and "2-winding, 1-ph w/tap" to Network Transformers library
• Added engine log file for each circuit
• Added validation of the remaining disk space before starting the simulation
• Added ability to open data logging record files (OPREC files) in ScopeView directly from Windows
• Added a Data Source Parameters panel to ScopeView for OPREC files, allowing for navigation through the record
• Added ability to open OPREC files in ScopeView's file chooser and removed Data Logger tab
• Added default prefix unit "mega" for PQ mode in parameters form
• Added the possibility to optimize the mapping of the tasks manually
• Added validation of the license integrity before installation on Windows
• Added I/O interfaces configuration tool and updated Sensors form
• Added Data Logger in Sensors form
• Added DesignWorks API functions to Python API
• Added support for reloading FPGA configuration at simulation startup
• Added State-space example models for single-phase and three-phase systems
• Added distance relay (21) permissive overreach transfer trip (POTT) TestView example model
• Added support for MATLAB R2016b and R2017a
• Added licensing on number of nodes
• Added a warning when the selected target does not have a valid license
• Added option to display license content in Windows activation tool
• Added warning at 15 days of license end on Windows
• Added tool to compare license content when updating a license on Windows
• Added option to recover a backed-up license file on Windows
• Added support for signed integer data for I/O sensors
• Added handshake between simulation server and thread to improve behavior at simulation stop
• Added Reset console button to View tab of the ribbon for the user to reopen or clear the model consoles
• Added OP4510 to standard bitstreams - Traditional I/O (DO, DI, Single TSDO, Single TSDI)
• Added support for bundle to bundle and pin to bundle connections to the Python API
• Added support for auto-expanding subcircuit pages when importing an EDD
• Added loadSensors function to Python API
• Added support for resetting performance monitoring with the Python API
• Added support for excluded devices when importing an EDD
• Added new probes in the SIMOUT log to monitor simulation initialization and deinitialization timings
• Added support for gcc compiler on Red Hat 32-bit
• Added preference to enable and disable automatic insertion of Transceiver, ItoF and FtoI block; disabled by default
• Added console windows to display simulation log (.SIMOUT file)

Improved

• Improved I/O interfaces configuration tool Exit functionality with respect to asking user whether to save changes
• Improved tooltips in Network Sources library
• Improved transformers form by disabling accelerator option in Neutral impedance tab
• Improved transformers tooltips
• Improved OP4510 standard bitstream
• Improved UCM documentation: added available global variables
• Improved ScopeView documentation with more details on the various functions
• Improved topology analysis report
• Improved firewall checkbox behavior in the installer
• Improved "Target output, digital 4" form
• Improved API documentation
• Improved "Synch. machine (thermal)" speed regulator diagram in the form
• Improved "Decoupling element" form usability
• Improved forms for transformers with tap changer and decoupling element
• Improved form for 3-ph bus and 1-ph bus

Fixed

• Fixed subcircuit mask corruption
• Fixed many problems in the Sensors form causing loss of configuration
• Fixed Hyperlink issue preventing code generation with MATLAB R2015a
• Fixed some issues linked to the device rename functionality
• Fixed LLC-12pulse form which was not displaying Input sensors for the Firing parameter
• Fixed CustomView grid construction adding unnecessary spaces at the bottom that might be noticeable depending on the number of columns
• Fixed issue occurring in Selected Summary window after a data point is renamed
• Fixed host and target version check bypassed by the API
• Fixed start/stop button greyed out incorrectly when setting a preference using the API
• Fixed importing an example model not overwriting the entire example folder when it already exists
• Fixed issue with multiple definitions of S-function with Hyperlink generated code
• Fixed failed analysis with models having large attributes in subcircuits
• Fixed inverted pins for secondary and tertiary on "Zigzag, phase-shifting" transformer
• Fixed Windows language issue with TestView
• Fixed issue with version switching on the simulator using the API
• Fixed equation's result in form that would revert to former value when the simulation starts
• Fixed execution process (Analyze/ Map Tasks/ Generate Code) that is repeated even when there's no modification to the circuit
• Fixed simulation infinite loop when using a Hyperlink model in fixed time step that is less than the simulation time step
• Fixed short CP line issue when automatically converting to PI line
• Fixed error when trying to add a CustomView to a subcircuit and View directory is not created
• Fixed ScopeView template sensor assignment for configuration 11
• Fixed hydraulic turbine diagram and location of Turb_mod parameter in "Synch. machine (hydraulic)" form
• Fixed acquisition for time step greater than 1 millisecond
• Fixed "Dynamic Load" lower limit on Kq parameter
• Fixed Hyperlink multiple time step code generation when there is a space character in the path
• Fixed EDD importation tool: manual path input works without pressing Enter key and documentation is updated
• Fixed EDD importation bug when folder name contains "EDD"
• Fixed TestView hypExcel: Auto Import Data on Play not working
• Fixed units and default values in Network Sources "AC I source, programmable" and "AC V source, programmable"
• Fixed disappearing observable with "Circuit breaker, 1-ph" and 3-ph when analyzing network
• Fixed "Dynamic load" equations displayed in the form
• Fixed issue with Simulink multiple time step code generation
• Fixed issue when taking large snapshots
• Fixed issues with multiple time step code generation in Hyperlink
• Fixed engine crash when the current source frequency is set to zero
• Fixed protection on the analysis of an imported MATLAB multiple time step model with a wrong time step
• Fixed EDD importation when unit contains a space character
• Fixed Hyperlink multiple time step generation with MATLAB R2014b
• Fixed parallel code generation producing a compilation error
• Fixed issue with Runners monitoring never resetting
• Fixed issue with switch version function on OPAL-RT kernel modules
• Fixed cable/line data JavaScript error
• Fixed ribbon that could stay disabled after modifying the design
• Fixed acquisition error when simulation has a large time step
• Fixed wrong text in Target output analog form

Removed

• Removed controlled view option
• Removed "PQ" group unit in "Decoupling element" form
• Removed UCM unit limitation; it is now possible to enter any custom unit
• Removed device "Decoupling transformer" from library

I/O Interfaces

C37.118 Master

• Added support for configuration via GUI

C37.118 Slave

• Added support for RTA simulation mode in Windows
• Added timestamp initialization to system time when using local synchronization source

IEC 60870-5-104 Slave

• Improved performance
• Fixed random disconnection of TCP communication

IEC 61850

• Added support for OPAL-RT Linux 64-bit
• Added support for configuration via GUI
• Added support for simulation bit
• Added support for configuration through the I/O interfaces configuration tool
• Added capability to manipulate the data integrity (loss of data, duplication, delay and more) of Sampled Values streams
• Added "IEC 61850 data integrity" component to Control Power Tools library
• Improved timing precision when transmission is synchronized by Oregano card
• Fixed order of data attributes in GOOSE messages

IEC 62056 Master

• Fixed documentation

OPAL-RT Boards

• Added UI to configure the target analog and digital I/O

Synchronization

• Added support for configuration via GUI
• Added support of new profiles in PTP mode