This document shows the steps of importing a PSCAD model into HYPERSIM.
Step 1- Create a new HYPERSIM model
- Select New from File tab, then create a HYPERSIM file.
- Select the desired folder and choose the file name, then Save it.
Step 2- Import the PSCAD model
- The PSCAD import feature can be found in the Network Import tools from the HYPERSIM ribbon.
- Select the *.pscx model from PSCAD option and Import it.
The input file should be a .pscx file. It does not need to be located next to the .ecf file.
In case a component from a custom library is used in the model, the library file should be located in the identical folder as the *.pscx file.
Options
| Only DLL configurations | Analyze data from PSCAD but does not import any circuit in HYPERSIM. |
| Remove not connected buses | If deactivated, the components are not connected to one another. In general, this should always be activated. |
Once the importing procedure is started, the Python API analyzes the PSCAD circuit and prepares a Python script. This script relies on data stored in a folder named ConversionReports_YYYY-MM-DD_HH-mm, located next to the PSCAD file. Subsequently, the Python script is executed, importing the model into HYPERSIM. Each component is assigned a unique identifier that corresponds precisely to its PSCAD identification number, facilitating easy reference to the original design. The duration of the conversion process varies depending on the size of the model and the number of components involved, often taking several minutes.
After the import process is finished, reports are created within the aforementioned conversion report folder. These reports provide information about the overall success and performance of the conversion, along with a list of any components that may not have been successfully converted.
The figure below shows an example of the generated reports.
