APPLICATIONS

Protection Systems

Validate relay behaviour and de-risk novel protection schemes.

HVDC & FACTS

Gain confidence in the performance of critical projects with HIL testing.

Digital Substations & IEC 61850

Perform closed-loop testing via communication protocols.

Wide Area Schemes & PMUs

Simulate and stream IEC/IEEE 60255-118-1 synchrophasors in real time.

Distribution Automation

Improve the performance of distribution automation systems and DERMS.

Microgrids & Renewable Energy

Achieve superior resilience through HIL testing of microgrid protection and control.

Power Plant Controllers

Test renewable power plant controllers (PPCs) in a closed loop, including communication delays.

Power Electronics HIL

Test controls in a closed loop with simulated high-frequency switching circuits.

Power Hardware-in-the-Loop

Test DERs, motors, loads, and other real power hardware in a controlled environment.

Cybersecurity

Prevent and survive cyber events via thorough real-time testing.

Education & Training

Validate the performance of novel technologies and improve operator confidence.
TECHNOLOGY

OUR TECHNOLOGY

Start here to learn about real time simulation and discover the technology that makes hardware-in-the-loop testing possible.

Simulation Hardware

NovaCor™: the powerful, custom-developed hardware platform at the heart of the simulator.

Communication Protocols

Exchange data with external devices in real time through Ethernet and Network Interface Card.

Modelling Library

The most diverse, robust, and accurate real time power system modelling library available.

Graphical User Interface

RSCAD® allows the configuration, execution, and analysis of real-time simulations.

Simulation Algorithm

Learn about EMT simulation, the Dommel algorithm, and multi-rate simulation.

Case Studies

Learn how real time simulation supports power system innovation around the globe.
NEWS & EVENTS

STAY INFORMED

Join our mailing list to get everything “RTDS” in one place: from webinar announcements, industry news, and event details.

News Feed

Technology updates, conferences, training courses and webinars, and other news.

Events & Webinars

See what events are on deck at RTDS Technologies.

Training Events

Check out our schedule for training at our facility in Winnipeg, Canada.
ABOUT

ABOUT US

RTDS Technologies changed the power industry forever by introducing the world’s first fully digital real-time power system simulator.

Our Customers

Leaders in their craft & main drivers of our innovation – simulating the grid of tomorrow.

Careers

Discover opportunities to join the world-class team at RTDS Technologies.
RESOURCE CENTRE

KNOWLEDGE BASE

Easy access to technical papers, product & application information, and more.

Training & Support Info

Hands-on training opportunities and unparalleled user support.

Warranty & Maintenance Info

Accessible, comprehensive equipment maintenance to eliminate downtime.

Video Resource Library

Video training resources for RTDS Simulator users.

Knowledge Base

Easy access to technical papers, product & application information, and more.

Training & Support

Hands-on training opportunities and unparalleled user support.

Warranty & Maintenance

Accessible, comprehensive equipment maintenance to eliminate downtime.

Client Login

Access our client area with your credentials here.
CONTACT

POWER HARDWARE-IN-THE-LOOP

Impose a variety of contingency conditions in the safety of the lab

PHIL provides an unparalleled opportunity to characterize the behaviour of power hardware prior to installation in the network

Power Hardware-in-the-Loop (PHIL) testing involves connecting real power hardware to the simulated network in a closed loop.

Using the RTDS Simulator for PHIL puts you at a technical advantage

User support and guidance for smoother experiment setup:
We have the strongest support program in the industry and are committed to equipping our users to build stable, valid PHIL simulations and interfaces. Users have access to a report detailing our in-house PHIL experiments, the amplifier selection process, interface methodology, stability, and delay.

Custom built PHIL models for a simpler, more stable interface

Our engineers have worked alongside amplifier manufacturers to create custom-built interface models which minimize PHIL delays. With options to connect the simulation to the amplifier via an Aurora digital link, creation of the PHIL interface is much more straightforward and less expensive for the user. Refer to the section below for details on digital interface hardware requirements.

Complete your PHIL testbed with a four quadrant amplifier

PHIL requires a third-party four quadrant amplifier, which can both source and sink real and reactive power, to be placed between the real-time simulator and the power device being tested. There are many amplifiers available with varying power ratings, bandwidth, response time, harmonic distortion, and input/output impedances – the amplifier should be selected carefully based on the experimental requirements.

The RTDS Simulator has been successfully used alongside a large variety of four quadrant amplifiers.

Custom-built digital interfaces to PHIL amplifiers

RTDS Technologies has collaborated with manufacturers of four-quadrant amplifiers to develop custom-built digital interfaces via the Aurora protocol. Using a direct digital interface eliminates the need for analogue I/O cards in the PHIL interface, decreasing loop delays and increasing ease of use in PHIL work. A fibre cable is used to directly connect the central RTDS Simulator processing hardware to the amplifier.