HYPERSIM

Added

• Added cloud simulation capability
• Added monitoring of signal values in the schematics while the simulation is running
• Added several new example models in Generation, Transmission and Distribution, How To and Benchmarks
• Added license migration tool for OS license
• Added Network Switches and Converters - DC circuit breaker
• Added count of each and all components in the Netlist view
• Added possibility to export the netlist to an Excel file
• Added capability for the task mapper to take into account the I/O overhead time for interfaces configured with the I/O configuration tool
• Added capability to edit the base voltage of all buses in a level at once via the Netlist view
• Added HYPERSIM program size on disk in Windows "Programs and Features" panel
• Added text labels to clarify how to proceed after working in the I/O interface configuration tool
• Added help file link for each I/O interface in the I/O interface configuration tool
• Added support for Group Unit System and Prefix Multiplier on matrices in forms
• Added a backup file of the TableOut Excel file in TestView before overwriting it
• Added colors on data point names in the Sensors view to distinguish inputs and outputs
• Added mean to manually initialize voltage and current values in Network RLC components
• Added warning message on external control of LCC models to specify that misfiring can't be used in this mode
• Added a diagnostic on Windows 10 to validate if the Samba v1 client is installed
• Added X and pin buttons to manage bottom/top tables in the I/O interface configuration tool
• Added new components "GTO + Diode" and "Thyristor + Diode" to standard library
• Added Wideband line/cable fitter component in Network Lines and Cables library
• Added content comparison with previous license file before installing a new target license
• Added Z-based transformers current sensors for secondary and tertiary windings
• Added new components "4-winding, 1-ph", "4-winding, 1-ph w/ sat" and "4-winding, 1-ph, w/ sat" to standard library

Improved

• Improved protection example model Distance 21 POTT usability
• Improved default repository used in file browsers in several cases
  
• Improved generic performance and usability of the I/O interfaces configuration tool
  
• Improved license information displayed by the simulation server
• Improved line parameters validation when comparing double values in HyperView Line tool
• Improved software stability when changing network interface or IP address, e.g. when changing from cable to WiFi or changing WiFi location
• Improved load flow report to provide an internal voltage value that considers Xd and Xq
• Refactored the I/O interface configuration tool for better functionality
• Refactored the Netlist view for better functionality
• Refactored the Target manager for better functionality

Fixed

• Fixed Network Machines - Synch. machine (dq0-hydraulic) form: Isat and phiSat are now automatically updated
• Fixed "State-space" form issue with initial conditions
• Fixed component categories in ScopeView and the Netlist view to match the standard libraries
• Fixed issue where an OPREC file opened in two different ways was treated by ScopeView as two different sources
• Fixed TestView Hide and OK buttons in the Scope window while processing
• Fixed data logger incorrect use of the calculation step and execution time step
• Fixed simulation crash when using Continuous acquisition in ScopeView
• Fixed diode, GTO, thyristor and thyristor back-to-back forms and pins
• Fixed issue in the I/O interface configuration tool where certain table entries were being hidden
• Fixed wrong pin type and location in "LCC inverter oriented (avg)"
• Fixed missing mode 3 and 4 default values in "Constant param, 4-ph" line
• Fixed Z-based transformers current issues when using Y-ground with user-defined impedance or Y-neutral

Removed

• Removed "Bus to ABC" from parts library
• Removed recordCount parameter from data logger configuration

I/O Interfaces

ABB PS935

• Increased the number of analog inputs and outputs from 128 to 256

C37.118 Master

• Added support for OPAL-RTLinux 64-bit
• Broke backward compatibility with configuration via files, the I/O interface configuration tool must be used instead

C37.118 Slave

• Added support for OPAL-RTLinux 64-bit

DNP3 Master

• Added support for OPAL-RTLinux 64-bit

DNP3 Slave

• Added support for OPAL-RTLinux 64-bit

OPAL-RT Board

• Added support for a faster and more automated means of connecting to and synchronizing remote I/O over fiber optics
• Added support for configuration via GUI
• Added support for PWM inputs and outputs

Signal Generator

• Added support for configuration via GUI

Triphase

• Added support for configuration via GUI

FPGA-Based Simulation

• OPAL-RT brings together its two most powerful solvers to get the best of both worlds. You can now run simulations with time steps in the nanosecond range thanks to our FPGA-based solver.