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Gain confidence in the performance of critical projects with HIL testing.
Perform closed-loop testing via communication protocols.
Simulate and stream IEC/IEEE 60255-118-1 synchrophasors in real time.
Improve the performance of distribution automation systems and DERMS.
Achieve superior resilience through HIL testing of microgrid protection and control.
Test renewable power plant controllers (PPCs) in a closed loop, including communication delays.
Test controls in a closed loop with simulated high-frequency switching circuits.
Test DERs, motors, loads, and other real power hardware in a controlled environment.
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Validate the performance of novel technologies and improve operator confidence.
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The RTDS Simulator’s dedicated hardware platform, NovaCor, is at the heart of every simulation. Custom-developed and based on a powerful multicore processor, NovaCor can represent power systems and power electronics of varying sizes and complexities depending on the needs of the user.
We’re happy to introduce our latest generation of simulation hardware. Released in July 2023, NovaCor 2.0 is based on IBM’s POWER9 processor and has exciting new features and performance gains.
Inside each NovaCor unit is a custom-built board featuring IBM®’s POWER8™ processor. World-class engineers and developers have worked to ensure that simulations run directly on the processor for unparalleled speed and efficiency. Full control of the hardware platform allows RTDS Technologies to provide customers with the confidence that complex, long-term simulations will remain stable and accurate.
Choose to unlock between 1 and 10 cores on the processor of a NovaCor unit based on your current simulation needs. Additional cores can be unlocked to expand the system’s capabilities at any time.
Additional NovaCor units can be added to your simulation system and can be used together to represent larger networks, or in parallel to handle multiple simulations.
Up to 144 units can be fully connected to represent massive networks using the IRC Switch and Global Bus Hub.
Connect input and output cards to fibre-optic ports on the rear of a NovaCor unit. Hundreds of channels can be handled on a single unit.
Conventional analogue and digital I/O (GTIO cards) are available, as well as communication-based I/O (via the GTNETx2 card).
The GTSOC is a new auxiliary hardware component for the RTDS Simulator. This rack-mountable unit features a powerful FPGA board with multi-processor system-on-a-chip technology to facilitate the integration of black box control models into the real-time power system simulation. This allows manufacturers to package up their proprietary control models for real-time simulator users while protecting their intellectual property. Users can run a detailed, accurate model of the vendor-specific controls without having the actual control hardware present.
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