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ETAP 21 Series

The new ETAP 21 release offers an extensive set of innovative, time-saving capabilities to monitor, control, train, and utilize situational intelligence in electrical power systems. Advanced protection analysis and asset management tools support the digital twin-driven automation and renewable energy power management applications. The integrated DataX™ import & conversion modules now offer a Power Analytics^®/ EDSA^® built-in conversion tool and several enhancements to the universal data mapping utility.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
21.0 Release Candidate	Aug 24, 2021	View

Design Solutions

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AC Arc Flash – Australian Std. ENA NENS 09-2014
Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance based on Australian Std.
- Calculation based on Australian Std. Energy Networks Association's ENA NENS 09-2014 (Sweeting Method)
- Maximum and Minimum Arc Current Incident Energy Results
- User-Definable Arc Current Determination Factors
- 3-Phase/1-Phase, Electrode material, and Distance Exponent Factors
- PPE Breakthrough ATPV Multiplier factor
- Batch calculation for 1000's of locations
- Edit, customize, and Print Labels from the Calculator
- Arc-Flash Boundary and Shock Risk Assessment Plots
- IE vs. Arc Duration and Working Distance Plots
- Enclosed and Open-Air Typical Input Data (per IEEE 1584)
- Arc-Flash Label Templates per ENA NENS 09
Arc-Flash Plot View
Transient Arc-Flash Result Graphical Comparison
- New plots with a quick overview of multiple scenario results
- Incident Energy vs. Working Distance and Arc Duration Lookup Chart
- Worst-Case Arc-Flash Boundary vs. Electrode Configuration Plot
- Transient Arc Current and Incident Energy Plots
- Generic Transient Short-Circuit Bolted Fault Current Input Parameters (Generated)
- Import Transient Short Circuit results to Integrate final Incident Energy Exposure
- Ability to include asymmetrical current in Energy Integration
- PlotView feature includes fully customizable plots including 3D Views
- Unlimited Plot Customization ETAP Plot SnapShots™ to record and save unlimited plot views
- Result Tooltips to aid in Result Visualization
DC Arc Flash – German Std. DGUV-I 203-077
Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce compliance based on German Std.
- DC Arc Flash Calculator with Two Methods:
  - DGUV-I 203-077 – Worst Case (Max Power)
  - General (Iterative) – Based on Stokes
- Shunt and Series DC Arc Fault Types
- Batch Import and Export for 1000's of Locations
- DC Arc Flash Custom Label Generation
- PPE Evaluation based on VDE 0682-306-1-2 or User-Defined Energy Levels
- Typical Input Data for Diff. Equipment Types
- Electrode Material Correction Factors
- Boundary Plots & Intuitive Easy-to-Use Interface
- Export Results to CSV and MS Excel
Reliability Assessment
Assess the availability and quality of power supply at each customer service entrance
- Analyze complete system or targeted feeders only
- Display assessment results directly on GIS Diagram
- Enhanced plot selection
Switching Optimization
Automatically determine the optimal system configuration to achieve user-specified objectives
- Alert & Visual Display on ETAP One-line & GIS Diagram
- Enhanced modeling for switched capacitor banks
Switching Sequence Management
Ensure safety by graphically building, simulating & testing switching sequence plans
- Validation of switch plans using Unbalanced Power Flow
- Simulate switch plans on One-line or GIS Diagram
- Export sequence plans to MS Excel
- Export plans to online Sequence Management Viewer
Time Domain Load Flow – Quasi Dynamic Simulation
Automatically & sequentially vary load and generation and solve steady-state power flows over time
- Quasi-Static Load Flow (QSLF) with Controller dynamics simulation
- Smart Inverter simulation and analysis
- Time-domain profiles for VFD, induction, and synchronous machines
- Plot response from Controllers and SVC/STATCOM
- Total Active & Reactive Power Plots
- Time Slider & Alerts for GIS Diagram
- Interpolation between time steps smaller than profile resolution
- Higher resolution time step external data support and simulation
Signal Scope Analyzer
Signal analyzer allows plotting and analysis of signals from various ETAP modules in multi-module studies
- Analysis and filtering capability for undamped, overdamped, and underdamped signals
- Study Plot Lists capability which allows the user to conveniently select specific plots to be generated and analyzed for their project
- Comparison Signal Instruction files in XML format to support ETAP users with any regional settings
- Unlimited plot customization with ETAP Plot SnapShots™ for single and comparison charts to record and save unlimited plot views
Volt/Var Optimization
Minimize VAR Losses and Improve Distribution Grid Efficiency
- Alert visualization on GIS Diagram
- Enhanced modeling for switched capacitor banks & distribution transformers
StarZ™ Distance Protection
Gain insight into line protection, relay performance & evaluate system-wide protective device operation
- Simulate protection impact based on Unbalanced Faults -AG, BG, CG, AB, BC, CA, ABG, BCG, and CAG
- StarZ™ integration with eTraX™ for railway system protection simulation
- Create and Manage StarView TCCs in StarZ mode
- Normalized TCC based on StarZ Single-fault report
Transient Stability
Accurately simulate power system dynamics and transients
- Frequency calculation for grid-forming inverter
- Improved frequency estimation algorithm for dynamic simulation
Cable Systems – Australian & New Zealand Stds. AS / NZS 3008
Calculate optimal and alternative cable sizes for phase & ground conductors
- Selection of cables based on Australian Standard AS/NZS 3008.1.1 up to and including 0.6/1 kV
- Selection of cables based on New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3008.1.2 up to and including 0.6/1 kV
- Built-in ampacity/capacity & derating factor tables based on methods of installation
- Sizing of phase conductor based on loading, voltage drop, short-circuit, and harmonics
- Batch cable management & dimensioning from Cable Manager
- Updating Equipment Cable SC kA from Load Terminal Fault
- Cable pulling upgraded to a 64-bit application
Line Ampacity – IEEE 738-2012
Calculate the current-temperature characteristics for overhead lines
- Comply with IEEE 738-2012 standard
- Study conductor ampacity vs. temperature characteristics
- Determine maximum transmission & distribution line operating temperature under various loading conditions
- Calculate transmission and distribution line derated ampacity based on temperature limit
- Consider effects and adjustments due to weather, solar heat, & geographical location effects
DataX™ – Accelerate digitization and data exchange through built-in conversions
Accelerate digitization and data exchange through built-in conversions
SKM Import
- Enhanced built-in conversion from SKM PowerTools® to ETAP, including conversion of DC system
- Improved automatic single-line diagram generation
Power Analytics / EDSA Import
- Built-in conversion from Power Analytics® / EDSA®
- Automatic single-line diagram generation
Common Information Model Import
- Import & automatic GIS diagram generation from CIM XML
- Incremental data exchange with intelligent component property comparison
- Automatic file ingestion using file watcher and scheduler with job logging
- Automatic device warehouse creation
- Automatic single-line diagram updates for the modified area without impact to non-changed areas
- Automatic synchronization from GIS to single-line
NTF Format
- Built-in conversion using NTF file format for transfer of geospatial information (BS 7567)
- Import data from Distribution Network Information System (DINIS) using NTF format
ETAP Application – Improved Compatibility & Security Compliances
Improved Compatibility & Security Compliances
- Improved high-resolution display support
- More responsive and performance improvements throughout
- Username & access role display on the application title
- Copy textbox to clipboard for other applications
iSLD™ – Intelligent Single-Line Diagram
Foundation for network visualization of electrical networks
- Modify device ID directly on the single-line
- Modify & apply multi-meter styles from Theme Manager
- Lock component physical location on single-line
- Toggle result position
- Information annotation alignment tools – Left, center, right & vertical spacing
GridCode – Smart Inverters
Ensure compliance with grid code with modern Smart Inverter modeling & simulation
- Makes autonomous decisions to keep grid stable and reliable as more DERs come online
- Multiple modes of operation & control
  - Volt – Var
  - Volt – Watt
  - Watt – Power Factor
- User-Defined Control Curves or Static Var Support
- Real or Reactive Power Priority Modes
- Include smart inverter constraints
- Maintain compliance per IEEE 1547 and California Rule 21
Intelligent Controllers
Renewable energy control system including microgrids & power plant controllers
- Controller Element for Renewable Energy Modeling
- Microgrid & Power Plant / Station Controllers
- Inverters & Energy Storage Controllers
- Graphical selection of monitoring and controlled devices
- Import and automatic parameterization of 'black boxed' DLLs
etapAPI™ – ETAP RESTful API for Interoperability
etapAPI™ ETAP RESTful API for Interoperability
- Connect to ETAP from any device, any platform
- ETAP now exposes its services over a REST API
- Readily implemented as a Python client in etapPy
- Run scenarios, studies, get project data, all from your tools
etapPy™ – Scripting & Study Automation using Python™
Scripting & Study Automation using Python™
- Integration of ETAP and Python scripting language
- Run ETAP studies remotely and in-parallel across machines
- API expansion, including automation of
  - Short Circuit
  - Star Sequence of Operation
- Detailed reference documentation (descriptions, example code)
Engineering Libraries – Verified & Validated Equipment Libraries
Verified & Validated Equipment Libraries
- Enhanced LV Circuit Breaker modeling capability
- New Protective Device models (1,100+)
  - LV Circuit Breakers
  - LV Trip Devices
  - Fuses
  - Relays

Operation Solutions

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eOTS™ – Operator Training Simulator
Instructor & Trainees System with Dynamic Power System Response
- Efficient power system analysis by comparing graphical results from multiple studies
- Advanced high-speed Python Framework
- Available for all modules with plot-based reports
- Automatic sizing & sub-plot arrangements
- Tooltip & cross-hair based value tracking
AFAS – Automated Fault Analysis System
Accurate Fault Location & Outage Management
- Automatic fault information retrieval – COMTRADE
- Fault type, impedance & location identification
- Field data sequence of operation by relay, bay, substation & zone
- Line positive and zero sequence estimation
- Phasor, RMS, harmonics, power & frequency estimation
- Model verification
- Automatic event report generation with model-based & rule-based root cause analyses
- Graphical visualization & reporting of fault location
- Integrates with ETAP eProtect™ & Outage Management System (OMS)
FLISR - Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration
Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration
- Network components capacity evaluation
- Forecasted affected area based on trouble calls
- Fault location based on trouble call, FPI Signals and protection devices data
- Integrated with etap AFAS engine
- Automated isolation, partial restoration, and full restoration switching steps
- Control inhibition on affected feeders
- Integrated Switching Order Management
- LSD and GIS Graphical Web/Workstation Displays
eSI™ – Situational Intelligence
Continuous Validation of Operation Actions and State
- Identifies potential problems under current conditions
- Predicts system contingencies before operator actions
- Validates continuously process changes and indicates out of normal conditions
eAPM™ – Integrated Maintenance Management
Integrated Maintenance Management
- Access Asset information via Mobile devices
- Manage maintenance
- Create and manage work orders
- Integrated with ETAP Model
- Include procedures, test, and maintenance documentation records
etap ADMS – Digital Twin Driven Planning, SCADA, DMS & OMS Integrated Solution
Volt/Var Optimization
- Advisory / Supervisory Modes
- HTML5 Visualization Dashboard
- Reporting and Validation Charts
Outage Management System
- Crew Management
- Dispatch App
- CIS Integration
- SOM Integratio
- Reclosure support
eSCADA™ – Electrical System Control and Data Acquisition
Alarm Management
- Email and SMS Notification & Acknowledgement
- HTML5 Interface
User Defined Reports
- System Level
- Shift Change
- Alarm Reasons
- SOM Integration
- Outage Summary
etap DERMS – Distributed Energy Resource Management System
Distributed Energy Resource Management System
- Wind, Solar & Energy Storage
- Grid Code Compliance
- Integrated Hosting Capacity Analysis
- Grid Operation & Optimization
- DER Forecasting
etap μGrid™ – Digital Twin Driven Microgrid Controller & EMS
Model Driven Microgrid Control & Management
Optimal Dispatch of Microgrid Resources
Grid-Connected and Islanding Control & Management
Demand Side Management
Energy Storage Management
Generation & Load Forecasting
Performance Testing & Validation
ePPC™ – Digital Twin Driven Power Plant Controller & EMS
Model Driven Power Plant Controller
- Control & Manage Hybrid Power Plants
- Generation Optimization
- Power Smoothing
- Energy Storage Management
- Performance Testing & Validation
- SIL and HIL Testing and Simulation
- Design & Operate for Grid Code Compliance

Cloud & Mobile Solutions

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eProtect™ – Centralized Protection & Asset Management
Centralized Web-Based Protection & Asset Management
- Increased data quality & access management
- Automatic notification, processing & relay settings file generation
- Protection setting synchronization between a physical relay & ETAP Star Protective Device Coordination
- Integrated with Advanced Fault Analysis System (AFAS)
eWeb™ – Web Based Thin Client Visualization & Management
Web Browser based Simulation, Monitoring, and Reporting
- HTML5/JS based Web Interface
- Load Flow & Short-Circuit Simulations
- Asset Management Interface
- Real-Time Dashboard Integration
- Reports and Work Orders
etapAPP™ 6.0 – Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization
Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization
- Now available on Google Play Store for Android Platform

ETAP 20 Series

ETAP 20 Series is a Continuous Intelligent Digital-Twin Solution to Plan, Design, Automate, Operate, and Optimize Electrical Power Systems. The new release offers an impressive set of innovative, time-saving electrical safety capabilities, advanced renewable energy modeling & simulation tools, leading-edge co-simulation technology, expert scripting & program application interfaces, and model-driven real-time network management solutions. ETAP 20 is available in eight languages.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
20.6 Multi-Language Edition	Apr 22, 2021	View
20.5	Dec 28, 2020	View
20.0.4 Multi-Language Edition / Service Pack 4	Oct 29, 2020	View
20.0.3 Multi-Language Edition / Service Pack 3	Oct 08, 2020	--
20.0.2	Sep 01, 2020	--
20.0.1	Aug 04, 2020	--
20.0	Jun 09, 2020	--

Design Solutions

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DC Arc Flash - Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance based on German Std.
Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance based on German Std.
- DC Arc Flash Calculator with Two Methods:
  - DGUV-I 203-077 – Worst Case (Max Power)
  - General (Iterative) – Based on Stokes
- Shunt and Series DC Arc Fault Types
- Batch Import and Export for 1000’s of Locations
- DC AF Custom Label Generation
- PPE Evaluation based on VDE 0682-306-1-2 or User-Defined Energy Levels
- Typical Input Data for Diff. Equipment Types
- User-Defined Power Coefficient kP
- Electrode Material Correction Factors
- Boundary Plots & Intuitive Easy-to-Use Interface
- Export Results to CSV and MS Excel
Design, Calculate & Evaluate Safety for DC Systems
- Incident Energy Subtraction Method
- DC Arc Flash Calculator batch analysis
- Update ‘worst-case’ scenario from Result Analyzer to DataBlocks
- DC arc current reference TCC plot
Magnetic Field Exposure
Public Safety Magnetic Field Exposure Evaluation
- Based on CIGRE JTF 36-0121
- Exposure to Surface Magnetic Fields from Underground Conductor Installations
- Evaluates Field Intensity Limits Per IEEE C95.6-2002, ICNIRP – 2010 and ACGIH – 2002
- Handles Conductor & Sheath AC & DC Currents
- Allows user-defined Permeability CF
- Raceway cable location depth view
- Graphical data visualization with single and multiple plots
- Integrated with Underground Raceway Systems, Load Flow and Unified Load Flow modules
GridCode - Automated Grid Code Compliance
Automated Grid Code Compliance
- Automated grid code evaluation of harmonic distortion and resonance
- Compliance per ENA Engineering Recommendation G5/5 (United Kingdom)
Star™ - Fast Paced and Automated Protection & Coordination
Fast Paced and Automated Protection & Coordination
- Improved deliverables quality
- Protective device Comments in Device Settings Report
- Enhanced transformer inrush simulation and TCC plot
- TCC plot with Datablocks for embedded one-line
- Enhanced simulation and plot of solid-state trip device
- Device settings Datablock with settings unit selection
- Device Design Assessment for breaker and recloser
- Scenario Wizard with Sequence of Operation
- Enhanced Current Transformer Saturation
  - New Typical Data
  - Integrated with Short Circuit current calculations
Assess & Resolve Protection & Coordination Data Quality Issues at a Glance, Auto Fit TCCs
- Protective device functions & logic assessment tool
- Quickly identify missing information, disabled functions & more
- Auto Fit TCCs based on resolution & available display area
Transient Stability
Accurately Simulate Power System Dynamics & Transients
- Transformer inrush RMS plot
- Equation-based inrush current analysis for Grid Code compliance
- API to interface solar/ESS inverter & wind turbine dynamic models via user/manufacturer supplied DLL
- Plot Analyzer for graphical plot results comparison & evaluation
- Multi-axes 3D Plots – Voltage, angle & time
- Improved progress bar status & view elapsed & remaining time
- Grid following inverter modeling
- Transformer inrush with remnant or residual flux
AC Arc Flash - Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance
Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance
- Global & Individual typical data for enclosure editor
- Arc-Flash Calculator enhancements
- 1-Phase Arc-Flash “Worst-Case” Pole / Phase Identification
- AC & DC Arc Flash PPE & Boundaries updated to comply with NFPA 70E-2021
- NFPA 70E 2021 Article 360 & Appendix R – Capacitor Hazards Evaluation
  - Hearing Protection Boundary
  - Lung Protection/Collapse Boundary
  - Stored Energy Arc-Flash Hazard Calculation
  - NEC 2020, CSA C22.1-18, IEC 60831-2014, IEEE-18-2012 & NFPA70E-2021 Safe Discharge Voltage Standards
  - Capacitor Hazard Evaluation Results in AFRA, Datablocks, Excel Reports
- Capacitor Hazard Warning Label Templates
- Enhanced batch import from Excel for all Arc Flash Calculators
- Print custom Arc Flash Labels from all Arc Flash Calculators
- German Arc Flash Calculator Labels based on DGUV-I 203-077
- User-Defined i.e. Reflectivity Factors for ArcFault & DGUV Methods
- Enhanced AF Auto Evaluation Interface
- Enhanced Enclosure Editor Filter from One-Line Selections
- Custom Label - Metric templates
eMTCoSim™ - CoSimulation of Electromagnetic & Phasor Transients
CoSimulation of Electromagnetic & Phasor Transients
- Single-domain or multiple-domain co-simulation
- Watch your transient simulations in action with Live Charts for multiple components & variables
- Simulate large networks in high-fidelity
- Multiple CoSim elements per bus
- Multiple CoSim buses
- Accounts for transformer phase shifts on the RMS network
- Graphically boundary data charting using rich Python-based plots
- Support for CoSim from ETAP Study Wizards
Dynamic Models
Dynamic Models using UDM or Manufacturer Black Box Modeling
- WECC distributed and small PV plants generic model (PVD1)
- WECC Energy Storage System Phase II Models – REGC_A, REEC_C, REPC_A
- WECC 2nd Generation Type 3 & 4 Wind Turbine Models – WTGT_A, WTGAR_A, WTGPT_A, WTGTRQ_A
- Solar Turbines Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
- CIGRE Gas Turbine and Steam Turbine in Combined Cycle Power Plants (Report 238)
- User API to incorporate DLL based Dynamic Models
- Analyze plots from related modules in UDM Scope PlotView
- UDM Scope Plot output to SQLite & CSV
- Generic Static Var System Models based on WECC
PVPro™ - Solar Parameter Estimation
Solar Parameter Estimation
- Estimate solar panel P-V & I-V curves using manufacturer ratings
- Utilize one or two diode model for solar performance estimation
- Include solar performance based on user-defined or estimated curves
- Auto-update the model parameters into the solar library
- Automatically recalculate solar panel characteristics
Motor Starting
Improved Visualization, Deliverables & Reporting
- Plot Analyzer for graphical plot results comparison & evaluation
- Improved progress bar status, view elapsed & remaining time
- Expanded time slider with motor starting events
eTraX™ - Solution for AC & DC Railway Systems
Solution for AC & DC Railway Systems
- Improved performance of current limiting models under low voltage operating conditions
- Plot Analyzer for graphical plot results comparison & evaluation
- Live One-Line Diagram plots for graphical results
- Custom Python based plots – Routes & timetables
- Multi-axes 3D plots – Day, timetable & plot parameter
- New keyboard shortcuts for multiple device selection in study case plot tab & PlotView
- New selection for plotting STATCOMs & SVCs in study case
- Improved progress bar status & view elapsed & remaining time
- New dynamic events list in Traction Time Slider
- Enhanced reports with DC rail results (currents & voltage drops)
- Updated user guide with process flowchart & FAQs
- Enhanced handling of node grounding in DC train systems
- Added rectifier model names to OLV Data Manager
Harmonics
Identify Harmonic Problems, Design Filters, & Report Harmonic Limit Violations
- Plot Analyzer for graphical plot results comparison & evaluation
- Combine voltage & current distortion in a single plot for branches & buses
- G5/4-1 Planning & compatibility harmonic limits rulebook
Cable Modeling, Sizing & Manager
- New physical layers
- Support cycling cable transient load profile
- Standard table-based overload protection I2 calculation
- Induced voltage alert for NF 13-200 standard
- New capabilities in Cable Manager
- Report correction factors & corresponding tables
Time Domain Load Flow
Time Series Unsymmetrical Network Unified AC & DC Load Flow
- Plot Analyzer for graphical plot results comparison & evaluation
- Live One-Line Diagram plots for graphical results
- Improved progress bar status, view elapsed & remaining time
Underground Raceway Systems
Design Cable Systems to Operate to their Maximum Potential 
- Cable Magnetic Field Calculator
- Evaluates the magnetic flux density at any point for compliance with relevant EMI/EMC standards
- Plot magnetic flux density versus position
- Snap to grid & snap to guides
- Plot Analyzer for graphical plot results comparison & evaluation
- Transient temperature calculation using complete 24-hour time profiles
Arc Flash Auto-Evaluation
Automated Arc Flash Evaluation
- Automated arc flash energy evaluation
  - Constant Energy Boundary Area – C-area plots
  - Arc Energy Damage Point – Arc-Resistant Switchgear (C37.20.7)
- Risk analysis based on multiple operating conditions and current variation
- Arc Flash Evaluation Rulebook
- Automatically evaluate Line, Bus, and Load-side faults
- Global filters for new IEEE 1584-2018 rules and special conditions
eMT™ - Electromagnetic Transients Program
ETAP Electromagnetic Transients Program
- ETAP EMT Powered by PSCAD
- Switching transient
- Insulation coordination
- Lightning surges
- Renewable energy generation
- Sub-synchronous oscillations
- FACTS and electronic converters
etapPy™ - Scripting & Study Automation using Python™
Scripting & Study Automation using Python™
- Integration of ETAP and Python scripting language
- API to batch run studies and generate output data reports
- Run studies remotely and in parallel across machines
- Built-in Python Script IDE or Editor
Battery Energy Management
Battery Charging & Discharging
- Lithium-Ion battery modeling
- Battery charge & discharge control modes
- Multiple battery State of Charge (SoC) categories
- Battery operating mode based on voltage or power Generation
- Utilize in Load Flow (AC, DC, Unified, Time Series) and eTraX modules
Battery Parameter Estimation
Estimate battery charge and discharge parameters
- Lead-Acid and Lithium-Ion (multiple chemistries) battery types
- Auto-update model parameters into battery library
- Automatically recalculate battery characteristics
NF C13-200 - Cable Sizing
Ensure Compliance using Trusted Calculations
- Complete current carrying capacity calculation
- Under-ground and Above-ground cable sizing
- Display Correction Factors applied per cable using Cable Manager
Short Circuit - Faster Result Analysis & Project Deliverables
Faster Result Analysis & Project Deliverables
- Update ‘worst-case’ Device Duty evaluation from Result Analyzer to component DataBlocks
- Compare Device Duty results with equipment ratings in Result Analyzer
- PlotView for IEC 61363 graphical results
Solar Parameter Estimation
Estimate Solar Panel Characteristics Based on Nameplate Data
- Estimate solar panel P-V & I-V curves using manufacturer ratings
- Utilize one or two diode model for solar performance estimation
- Include solar performance based on user-defined or estimated curves
- Auto-update the model parameters into the solar library
- Automatically recalculate solar panel characteristics

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eProtect™ - Centralized Web-Based Protection & Asset Management
Centralized Web-Based Protection & Asset Management
- Increased data quality and access management
- Automatic processing and relay settings file generation
- Protection setting sync between a physical relay and ETAP Star PDC
- Integrated with Advanced Fault Analysis System (AFAS)
eOTS™ - Operator Training Simulator
Operator Training Simulator
- ETAP-in-the-Loop system simulation
- Training Simulator for SCADA, PMS, EMS, ILS, DMS, and OMS
- Instructor to multi-trainee environment with Ad hoc & pre-defined scenarios
- Evaluation of trainee performance and continuous learning environment
AFAS™ - Advanced Fault Analysis with Accurate Fault Location
Advanced Fault Analysis with Accurate Fault Location
- Fault information retrieval – COMTRADE
- Field data sequence of operation by relay, bay, substation & zone
- Fault type, impedance & location identification
- Line positive and zero sequence estimation
- Phasor, RMS, harmonics, power & frequency estimation
- Model verification
- Automatic event report generation with model-based & rule-based root cause analyses
- Graphical visualization & reporting of fault location
- Integrates with ETAP eProtect™ & Outage Management System (OMS)

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µGrid™ Controller - Model-Driven Microgrid Control & Management
Model-Driven Microgrid Control & Management
- Optimal and rule-based dispatch
- Grid active and reactive power interchange control
- High speed intelligent adaptive load shedding for seamless islanding
- Planned islanding
- Black start & system restoration considering inrush currents
- Active and Reactive power control to meet grid codes
- Optimize, tune & hot-swap logic
- Generation & load forecasting
- Control validation via real-time simulation
- Generation Optimization
- Grid Power Interchange Control
- Black start and system restoration
- Islanding Management
- User-friendly control logic designer
ePPC™ - Power Plant Controller
Power Plant Controller
- Design & operate to balance grid code compliance & power plant performance
- Active power and reactive power control
- Mange capacitor banks, switch capacitor, statcom & energy storage
- Soft start & stop, renewable curtailment & renewable smoothing
- Intelligent & centralized renewable farm control
- Renewable energy SCADA & dashboards

Cloud & Mobile Solutions

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NetPM™ - Model & analyze projects simultaneously from anywhere
Model & analyze projects simultaneously from anywhere
- Improved synchronization of composite network elements
- Automatic synchronization of OLV with Split Bus across multiple projects
- Synchronization of project settings
- Optimized supervisory control for split bus
- Improved synchronization including annotations & graphics
- Revert data using NetPM local change queue
etapAPP™ 6.0 - Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization
Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization
- Improved international character set support
- Improved locating next segment for split bus
- Find elements based on property value & device type
- Auto backup and recovery
- Filter element properties based on Datablock templates from ETAP
- Text box style templates
- Improved device search by type
- Picture sorting

Unified Digital Twin Application Platform

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ETAP Application
Improved Compatibility & Security Compliances
- Improved High-resolution display support
- Compatibility with MS SQL Server 2012 SP4
- etapPy API compatibility with Python 3.8.4
- Greater responsiveness & performance improvements throughout
- Notifications & auto service pack updates
GIS & One-Line Diagram Foundations
- Project & Study Wizard Toolbar
- AutoComplete Search
- Full-Screen Mode
- New Installation Framework
- Updated SAP Crystal Report (v25), MongoDB 4.2 & SQLCE 4.0
- Support for MS Windows Server 2019
One-Line Diagram
Foundation for network visualization of electrical networks
- Color coding of elements with engineering data revisioning
- Graphically display Lock symbol per Element based on Data Lock
- Datablock color fill
- Improved circuit tracing
- Page Break preview directly on the one-line diagram
- Transfer switch mirror connections and auto insertion of nodes
- Enhanced Device Info Annotation
- Optimal default position
- Annotation rotation – undo/redo
- Alignment tools – Left, center, right & vertical spacing
- Graphically split buses for improved diagram layout & organization
- Graphically select all components of the same type
- Set in/out of service based on device type
- Enhanced Datablocks
  - Display metadata links such as pictures, manuals, etc.
  - Display switching device configuration status
  - Quickly search & use device properties
  - Apply display style individually or based on a theme
PlotView™ - Live Plots & Graphical Result Visualization
Live Plots & Graphical Result Visualization
- PlotView for Voltage Stability Analysis
  - P-V Curves
  - V-Q Sensitivity
- Embedded PlotView for live insight on a one-line diagram for:
  - Transformer Inrush
  - Railway power systems - eTraX
  - Renewable, T&D, Transportation & more - Time Domain Power Flow
- PlotView for element editors
  - Capability Curve
  - Fuel Cost Profile
  - Solar/PV performance characteristics – P-V & I-V curves
  - Harmonic spectrum
- Live Plots overlay with previous study results
- Embedded Live Plots on One-Line Diagram
- Utilize with all major ETAP modules
- Individual or Subplot views
- Export to Excel, Zoom, Pan, Hairline Based Value Tracking and more
AutoCAD® DWG™ - Streamline your work & enhance productivity with CAD
Streamline your work & enhance productivity with CAD
- Import CAD/DWG to ETAP
  - Intelligently generate default mapping
  - Customize scaling factor and margin
  - Automatically generate a one-line diagram
  - Automatically generate substation ground grids
- Export CAD/DWG from ETAP one-line diagram
  - Automatically generate ETAP blocks
  - Customize color for annotation & Datablock
PlotAnalyzer™ - Compare & analyze graphical plot results in a single view
Compare & analyze graphical plot results in a single view
- Efficient power system analysis by comparing graphical results from multiple studies using advanced & high-speed Python framework for charting
- Load Flow plots for Simulation Results vs. Distance
- Multiple selection plot list for Transient Stability and Motor Starting
- Advanced & high-speed Python framework for charting
- Available for all ETAP simulation modules with plot-based reports
- Automatic sizing & multiple sub-plot arrangements
- Tooltip & cross hair based value tracking
- Copy to clipboard & export values to Excel
- User-configurable plots & settings via Python scripts
- Automatic display of event information for time-based studies
- Automatic display of alert information
- Generate & utilize custom plot types using Python
Element Modeling
Intelligent equipment editors
- Synchronous Generator Capability Plot View
- Cable Operating Voltage, Current and Angle by Phase Type
- Motor circuit protector calculated trip amps for LVCB
- Cable Sizing – NF C13-200
- PV array performance characteristics PlotView
- Harmonic spectrum PlotView
- Capacitor – Arc flash energy
- Protection of IEC two-winding transformer – Withstand duration
etapAPI™ - ETAP RESTful API for Interoperability
ETAP RESTful API for Interoperability
- Connect to ETAP from any device, any platform
- ETAP now exposes its services over a REST API
- Readily implemented as a Python client in etapPy
- Run scenarios, studies, get project data, all from your tools
etapPy™ - Scripting & Study Automation using Python™
Scripting & Study Automation using Python™
- Integration of ETAP and Python scripting language
- Feature-rich Python editor for running python scripts
- Python API to run studies and generate output data reports
- Run ETAP studies remotely and in parallel across machines
- Customized Excel output reports using Python report generation for various modules.
- Detailed reference documentation (descriptions, example code)
- API expansion including:
  - Device addition & deletion
  - Get & Set device engineering properties
  - Clear Message Log
  - Access active scenarios
  - Get user info, language, zoom level, etc.
  - Get element service condition, and more
- Expanded Python commands for Voltage Stability & Harmonic Analysis
Engineering Libraries
Verified & Validated Equipment Libraries
- Solar/PV Array Library
  - Expanded 16,000+ PV Models
  - Solar/PV Parameter Estimation based on one & two diode models
  - Graphical display P-V & I-V characteristics
- Expanded LV Circuit Breaker modeling capability
- New Protective Device models (13,000+)
- Expanded Circuit Breaker & Relay models
- New Protective Device models
- Updated Cable Libraries per cable regulation types
- New Lithium-Ion Battery models
- Expanded Circuit Breaker and Relay models
- New Protective Device models
- Updated Reliability Failure Rate data
- Updated Cable Libraries per cable regulation types
Project Tracking & Gantt
Project & Task Management made Easy
- Show Today’s date as an automatic marker
- Settings editor to improve look & feel for:
  - Today’s date marker
  - Row background
  - Days off / Weekends
  - Individual task, completed task & task groups
- Import of ETAP study scenarios and automatic task creation
- Create tasks & milestones
- Track project progress with automatic Gantt chart updates
DataX™ - Accelerate digitization & data exchange through built-in conversions
Accelerate digitization & data exchange through built-in conversions
SKM Import
- Improved one-line diagram layout, rotation & element mapping
- Automatic creation of Split-Bus including location and length
- Optimized creation of multi-function relays
- Node and bus creation logic based on number of connections
- Copy/paste support in library mapping for fuses, LVCBs and relays
- Additional data exchange support for
  - three-winding transformer data import
  - Power factor & efficiency for multiple loading
- Conversion automatically creates split-bus
- Improved one-line diagram layout & element mapping
ANAFAS & ANAREDE Import
- Import ANAREDE format to ETAP for load flow analysis
- Import ANAFAS format to ETAP for short circuit analysis
- Automatic One-Line generation
Milsoft WindMil Import
- Import standard text files (.mpt, .seq, .std) directly into ETAP
- Automatic GIS & OLV generation
- Supports incremental data file import
- Eliminated Java support
Data Exchange & Conversion Tools
- Latest built-in GIS import from CYME and Milsoft WindMil Map®
- Updated built-in import tool from SKM Power*Tools® 9.0
Multi-Language Edition
Multi-Language Edition - Localized
Chinese
French
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
English

ETAP 19 Series

ETAP 19 release delivers a brand new platform for team engineering and cloud-based collaboration - NetPM™, new Arc Flash IEEE-1584-2018 Standard, Grid Code Compliance tools, innovative analysis modules, Data Collection App, Revit^® BIM and Data Exchange interfaces with faster performance and improved graphics.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
19.5 Language Edition	Jul 24, 2020	View
19.5	Nov 14, 2019	--
19.0.1	Mar 28, 2019	View
19.0	Feb 20, 2019	View

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Voltage Stability
Voltage Security Analysis & Loadability Limits
- Voltage Stability Limits & Proximity
- Simulate the Impact of Voltage Instability
- Sensitivity Analysis & Instability Indices
- Graphical Results & Plots
Grid Code Compliance
Fast & Automated Harmonic Compliance Studies
- Quickly Check & Validate Grid Code Compliance
- Comply with ANSI, IEC & Regional Grid Codes
- Python Scripted & Customizable Excel Reports
- Wind Turbine Generator Harmonic Source
- Utilize Grid Driving Point Impedance Locus
- Incremental Harmonic Distortion Calculation
Frequency Ride-Through Compliance Studies
- Perform LFRT & HFRT Dynamic Studies
- Grid Frequency Disturbance Events
- Frequency Ramp & Impact
Zone Selective Interlock
Protection & Selectivity, Arc Flash, Auto-Evaluation
- Improve Safety & Minimize Equipment Damage
- Validate ZSI Mitigation Technique & Scenarios
- Simulate ZSI Operation for Various Fault Types
- Intuitive & Graphical Zone Selective Interlocking
- Evaluate & Compare ZSI Performance
- Phase & Ground Zone Interlock Modeling
- Manufacturer Specific ZSI Schemes per Device
- Fast & Efficient Modeling of CB ZSI Settings
Arc Flash IEEE 1584-2018
IEEE 1584-2018 Latest Guide for Performing Arc Flash Hazard Calculations
- Enhanced arc flash analysis report
- User-defined Correction Factors
  
  Electrode Material – Cu, Al
  
  3-phase to 1-phase arc flash
- Enhanced Arc Flash Analyzer
- TCC based enhancements
  
  Lockout relay delay time
  
  Overcurrent relay trip time tolerance
  
  Fuse clearing time tolerance
Unique Features
- Arc flash results based on each enclosure
- New Instrumentation enclosures - CT & PT
- Analysis for multiple electrode configurations
- Enclosure template for parallel feeders
- Enhanced arc flash mitigation
  
  Light detection
  
  Pressure
  
  Operational delays
Arc Flash Energy Boundary Curves
Constant Energy Line & Area Plots
- Optimal PD Settings in a Single Step, Boosts Productivity & Saves Time
- Graphically Evaluate Equipment Limits
- Update Datablock from Result Analyzer
- Enhanced Arc-Resistant Damage Point
ArcFault™ - High Voltage Arc Flash
- High Voltage Arc Flash Calculator
- Systems from 1 kV to 800 kV
- OSHA 1910.269
- National Electrical Safety Code - NESC
- LG, LL, 3-Phase arc faults
- Arc-in-a-box - 15 kV to 36 kV
Arc Flash Calculators - Powerful Graphical Calculators
Arc Flash Calculators
- AC – IEEE 1584-2018, 1584-2002 & Lee method
- BGI/GUV-I 5188 – German arc flash standard
  Schau.H. Halinka A, Winkle. W
  DGUV-I203-077
- DC – Stokes, Paukert & Max Power
- High Voltage Arc Flash per NESC
- Quick ‘What If’ scenarios & result assessment
- Batch process 1000s of calculations with a single-click
- Couture plots for incident energy & heat flux results
- Protective device type
  User-defined FCT
  Current Limiting Fuse
  LV Breaker
- Graphical display
  Incident Energy vs FCT
  Incident Energy vs Working Distance
Transformer Inrush
Energization Study & Impact Analysis
- Inrush simulation using Magnetization Characteristics
- Sympathetic Inrush - Single & Multi-Transformer
- Verified & Validated Calculations
IEC 61363 Device Duty Evaluation
Transient Short Circuit for Marine & Offshore Units
- Design Safer Systems & Improve Reliability
- Device Duty using Total Bus Fault Current
- Alert Visualization, Tabulation & Reports
- Consider Generator Preload Condition
Ground Grid Analysis - Soil Resistivity Calculator using Field Measurements
- Soil model estimation based on field measurements
- RMS error reporting
- Generate & compare uniform or two-layer soil model
- IEEE 80 & IEEE 81 standards
- 64-bit high-performance architecture
- Multi-core Calculations → Fast & Efficient
- Analysis of Fragmented Earthing Mats
- Handling of Very Large Grounding Systems
- Soil Resistivity Calculator
Advanced Fault Analysis System
Accurate Fault Location & Outage Management
- Fault Information Retrieval – COMTRADE
- Fault Type Identification
- Phasor & Frequency Estimation
- Fault Impedance & Location Identification
- Graphical Visualization & Reporting
NetPM™ - ETAP Network Project Modeling & Management
Network Project Modeling & Management
- Parallel power system modeling
- Simultaneous multi-user data collection & entry
- Concurrent system studies, analyses & validation
- Change Management
- Review & Approval Process
- Synchronization with etapAPP™
- Revision Data Synchronization
- GIS Data Synchronization
- Efficient Queue Management
etapAPP™ - Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization Version 3.0
Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization
- Available for tablets running Windows® or Apple® iOS
- Expanded information annotations: kV & equipment rating
- Geolocation info for assets
- Precision logic for information annotation
- Synchronize text boxes
- Download & show remote connectors
- Delete elements & connectors
- Touch & drop new elements
- Synchronization & integration with NetPM™
- Geo-Tagging
- Equipment Search
- Multiple Photos, Favorites, Editing, Camera Roll
- Full Screen Mode
- Support for Text Box, CT, Relay
Harmonics
- Frequency Dependent Cable Impedance
- User-Defined Input Data via Excel
Panel Systems
Panel Schedule Design & Calculations
- Enriched Graphical Panel Representation
- User-Defined Load Code Factor Tables
- Revit Load Code Factor Mapping
Renewable - DC Load Flow
Design & Analyze Hybrid DC Topologies
- Solar Photovoltaic (PV Array)
- Battery Storage
- DC-DC Converter
- Single & Multiple Grid Connected Inverters
- Constant Power Load & Rectifier/UPS
Cable Sizing – NF C15-100
Ensure Compliance using Trusted Calculations
- Fast & Accurate Cable Sizing per French Std.
- Complete Cable Sizing with Shock Protection
- LV Underground & Aboveground Cable Sizing
- Capacity Assessment & Overload Consideration
eProtect™ - Centralized Web Based Protection & Asset Management
Centralized Web Based Protection & Asset Management
- Complete Relay & Asset Management
- Increased Data Quality & Access Management
- Seamless Data Synchronization between Physical Relay & ETAP Star
- Automatic Processing & Relay Setting File Generation
eOTS™ - Operator Training Simulator
- Software-in-the-loop (SIL) System Operation
- Dynamic & Steady State Response with Controller & Relay Operation
- SCADA, PMS, EMS, DMS & OMS
- Trainer to Trainee Environment with Ad-hoc & Pre-defined Scenarios
- Evaluation of Trainee Performance
eTraX™ - Railway Traction & Signaling Analysis
Railway Traction & Signaling Analysis
- Train current limitation based on EN 50388
- Automated People Mover (APM) simulation
- Three-phase traction power system
- Calculate track to earth potential
- Import & create geospatial train network using LandXML format
- Static Var Systems
  - SVC - Single Phase
  - STATCOM / SVG – 3P & 1P
- Train Coasting Markers
- GIS Import
MicroGrid - Microgrid Control System
- User-friendly controller design
- Hardware-in-the-Loop validation
- ETAP-in-the-loop situational intelligence
- Control validation via real-time analysis
- Model-driven solution
ePPC™ - Power Plant Control
Intelligent Centralized Renewable Farm Control
- Model-Driven Power Plant Controller Solution
- Active Power, Reactive, Energy Storage Management
- ETAP-in-the-Loop Situational Intelligence
- Design & Operate for Grid Code Compliance
- Renewable Energy SCADA & Dashboards
Volt/Var Optimization & Control
Minimize Distribution Losses & Track Performance
- Intelligent Volt/Var Optimization
- Considers Capacitors, PV Inverters, Substation OLTC, Voltage Regulators
- Real-Time Optimization & Energy Use Tracking
- Graphical Visualization & Dashboards
eSCADA™ - Model-Driven Control & Data Acquisition System
- Thin client application for monitoring & control
- Customizable web-based interfaces
- Human Machine Interface (HMI) template library
- Web-based customizable HMI
- Localized Language HMI for Systems Operation
- Japanese
- Russian
- Spanish
PSMS™ - Power System Monitoring & Simulation
- Control & Validation
- Optimize Operations
- Situational Awareness
ILS™ - Intelligent Load Shedding
- Industrial & Generation Systems
ADMS - Advanced Distribution Management System
- Integrated SCADA + DMS + OMS
- Crew & Trouble Call Management
- Switch Order Validation
- Fault Detection & Location Accuracy
- Historical Data Storage in Oracle
- Area of Responsibility for Email & SMS Notifications
- Real-Time System Performance Tracing
- Scan, Close, & Open Inhibit Support
iDLS™ - Intelligent Distribution Load Shedding

Load curtailment application to execute the desired optimal strategies and perform the controls necessary to shed the minimum required load for distribution systems.
etap iCE™ - Intelligent Control Enterprise Hardware
- Programmable Controller
- Remote Terminal Unit – iCE RTU
- High Performance & Availability
- Secure Controller
OSIsoft® PI Asset Framework
Electrical Digital Twin & Operating Data for PI™
- Direct Data Retrieval to ETAP SCADA
- Auto-Creation of Asset Framework from ETAP Model
- Real-Time, Historical & Property Data
- Two-way Communication
- Archive ETAP Real-Time Analysis Data
Alarm Management & Reporting
Intelligent Alarm Management & Processing
- Area of Responsibility with Access Management
- Alarm Reason Logic and Reporting
- Shift Report Summary
- Alarm Limit Overrides & Inhibition
- Alarm & Event Web Reports
Communication Protocols
Faster & More Secure Protocols
- IEC 61850 – GOOSE / MMS – Windows & Linux
- IEC 60870-5 – 101 / 104
- ICCP
- Modbus – Windows & Linux
- DNP 3 – Windows & Linux
- OPC UA – Server / Client
HMI Visualization & BI
- User Defined Symbol Editor
- Real-Time Generator Capability Monitoring
- Operator Load Shedding Overrides
- Load Inhibition Monitoring & Overrides
- UPS and DC System Dashboards
Web Clients & Apps
- Web Based Real-Time State Estimation
- Web Based Online Power Flow
- User Defined Themes with Energized, Area, & Grounding Coloring
- Estimated Outage & Fault Areas
- User Access Management
- System Redundancy
- Vehicle Location & Routing
- Crew – Dispatcher Two-way Communication
- Social Media – Twitter – Display & Updates
One-Line - Intelligent Graphical One-line Diagram
- Higher Resolution Display Support
- Snap-to-Grid
- Inline Remote Connector Insertion
- Bulk-Copy Paste for Equipment Cables
GIS - Electrical Intelligent Geospatial Diagram
Incremental import and enhanced data exchange format support.
- ESRI®
- MS EXCEL®
- GE Smallworld™
- CIM, XML, KML
- MultiSpeak®
Plot Manager - Advanced Multi-Study Plotting
- Plot Manager for Charts & Plots
- Plot Style & Interface Templates
- Auto-compare Consecutive Studies
- Batch Export to Excel & PDF
Engineering Libraries
Verified & Validated
- Expanded Circuit Breaker Models with ZSI Settings
- Updated Cable Libraries per Cable Regulation Types
- New Protective Devices
  
  Relays, Circuit Breakers & Fuses
Autodesk Revit® Interface
Improve Engineering Design Quality
- Direct Two-Way Communication with Revit
- Validate Revit Electrical BIM with ETAP
- Export ETAP Simulation Results to Revit
- Intelligent Default Auto Mapping
DataX™ - Data Exchange
Digital Twin – AVEVA Engineering Interface

SKM Power*Tools® Conversion Tool

New & Enhanced Built-in Conversions
- CYME 8.0 Import
- EasyPower 9.x & 10 Import
- MATPOWER Import
- RAW, SEQ, DYR V33 & V34 Import
- Excel Import
  
  Inverters
  
  Support for .xlsx format
- OpenStreetMap Import
  
  DC Railways
  
  Power Networks
Hardware-in-the-loop – HIL Testing
- Complete Workflow Linking ETAP & OPAL-RT
- Reduce Risk & Costly Commissioning Time
- System Validation before Implementation
- Export from ETAP to ePhasorSim
ETAP Application Environment Improvements
- Faster Calculation Speed
- Output Results to SQLite
- Multi-Language Release
- High Resolution Display Support
- Office 365 Compatibility
- Improved Print Preview quality
- Graphical Result Persistence
- License Manager Compatibility with IPv6

Multi-Language Edition

ETAP 18 Series

ETAP 18 offers a powerful set of new products and major features & capabilities. This game-changing release brings together innovative solutions for modeling, analysis, and operation at your fingertips.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
18.1.1	Sept 27, 2018	View
18.1	Sep 10, 2018
18.0	May 7, 2018	View

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etapAPP™ - Data Collection & Synchronization App
Collection & Verification
- Collect data, verify existing data & transfer to ETAP
- View ETAP data on mobile device
- Create new one-line diagrams on mobile device or append to existing
- Smart connections including auto-insert
- Layered diagram using composite networks
Mobile App
- Geotag asset information including pictures & synchronize with ETAP model
- Windows authentication for data security
- ETAP Data Connection synchronizes data with ETAP over the network
- Available for tablets running Windows® or Apple® iOS
StarZ™ - T&D Protection & Coordination
Protective Relay Performance & Evaluation
- Simulate model-specific protection settings & functions including distance, directional & load encroachment
- Plot R-X characteristics & seen impedances
- In-depth performance evaluation of impedance relays
- Evaluate protective device operation & coordination
- Intelligent alert viewer to identify & resolve setting & logic errors
- Virtually animate protective devices operation
- Breaker failure & relay communication
- User-editable scheme logic
- Use real-time operational data for system evaluation
- Intuitive relay setting editor
- Primary & secondary relay settings based on actual model
- Comprehensive relay library
Embedded Fault Analyses & Power Flow
- Sliding fault analysis
- Single fault analysis for unbalanced networks
- Unbalanced load flow & transmission line load-ability analysis
- Protective device sequence-of-operation
- Fault insertion between CT, VTs & CBs
- Multiple fault locations & resistances analysis in one-click
- Series compensated line evaluation with MOV action
- Support single-phase system & train applications
Plots & Reports
- Time state plots
- Time distance characteristic plots
- Time distance-resistance characteristic plots
- Detailed device setting reports
- Export relay settings to xml & Excel formats
Distance Relay
- Distance function
- Scheme logic (input, output, timer, latch, variables)
- Expanded current & voltage inputs
- Digital inputs
- Phase current summation
- Up to 6 setting groups with labels & copy/paste
Distance Relay Library
- Detailed distance protection element for over 40 relay models:
  
  Schweitzer
  
  GE Multilin
  
  ABB
  
  Schneider
  
  Alstom/Areva
  
  Siemens
  
  ZIV
  
  ERL Phase
  
  ARCTEQ
  
  Toshiba
  
  Universal (Generic)
ArcFault™ - High Voltage Arc Flash
ArcFault™ - High Voltage Arc Flash
- Arc flash analysis data for equipment above 15 kV
- OSHA 1910.269 Appendix E
- Arcing Fault Hazard Evaluation
- Model line-line & line-ground arc faults in open air
- Model three phase arc faults in open air (with Cf)
- Protective device sequence of operation for line-ground, line-line & three phase arc faults
- Auto-gap, working distance & auto-selection of minimum approach distance per NESC C2 2012/2017
- Minimum approach distance with or without tools
- Altitude & transient overvoltage correction factors
- Automatic or user-defined distance parameters
- Integrated with Arc Flash Result Analyzer
- Customizable coefficient editors
- User-definable PPE requirement editor
- Auto-update for worst-case incident energy
- Global or individual typical input data
- Integrated with Arc Flash datablocks
- Verified & Validated (V&V) against industry standards
Arc-in-a-Box- 15 to 36 kV
- Extended IEEE 1584-2002 model for 'Arc-in-a-Box'
- Typical and user-defined gaps between conductors
- Conversion factors from High Voltage Arc Flash (HVAF) to Arc-in-a-Box
- Incident energy reflectivity factors for box size
- Enhanced arc flash analysis data for equipment > 15 kV
- Designed for HVAF in renewable energy collector systems
Arc Flash - IEEE 1584 & NFPA 70E
- Compliance with NFPA 70E 2018 standard
- Customizable X-factors based on IEEE 1584-2002
- Inverter modeling for renewable systems
- Label formats for arc flash boundaries (ft.in, ft, in)
- Enhanced reports & labels for 64-bit MS Office
- User-defined arc flash boundary threshold
- Enhanced one-line diagram annotations
- Arc Flash Result Analyzer fields
Damage Point for Arc Resistant Switchgear
- Maximum arc current indicator & label
- Maximum arcing duration indicator & label
- Show arc resistant switchgear damage point on Star TCC plots
- Evaluate margin with actual arc current on TCC plots for compliance with IEEE C37.20.7-2007
- Designed based on IEEE PCIC-2017-03
eTraX™ - Rail Traction System
AC & DC Railway Simulation
- Tool for analysis & operation of tractions systems
- Solve transmission, distribution, traction, & signaling together
- Integrate GIS, planning, protection & operations
- Energy demand calculation based on train timetables
- Resolve challenges of unbalanced system operation
- Evaluate substation location & capacity
- Determine the impact of various rolling stock
- Determine capacity restrictions & analyze mitigation methods
- Determine impact of unplanned events on the traction power system using real-time data
- GIS for overhead catenary system
- Data exchange with third-party applications & templates
- Traction power equipment templates
- Utilize real-time data for Energy Forecasting & Switching Management
- Verified & Validated against benchmarks
Traction Elements
- Overhead Catenary System
- Track Resistance
- Traction Substation (TSS) & Switching Station (SSP)
- Traction Rectifier - Controlled & Uncontrolled
- Train Station & Platform
- Insulator, Insulated Overlap, neutral section & Isolator
- Traction transformers - Auto, Booster, Scott-T
- Signal, Speed Limit, Level Crossing
- Distance, Elevation & Bend Radius
Traction Analysis
- Train Performance Calculation
- Solve unbalanced AC & DC systems together
- Unified AC & DC Time Series Power Flow
- Optimized for multi-core CPU
Interface
- Track Editor & Warehouse
- Line Editor & Warehouse
- Route & Timetable Editor
- Automatically generate train timetable based on number of trains, head-way, dwell time, etc.
- Import train schedule from Excel format for faster data entry
Results & Plots
- Graphical plots using Plot Manager
  
  Rail energy consumption including maximum, peak & average rolling demand
  
  Trip profiles - acceleration, speed, elevation, etc.
  
  Substation power flows & voltages
  
  Train power flows & voltages per route
  
  Rail voltage, track potential
- Alerts based on EN 50163 & EN 50329 standards
TDLF - Time Domain Load Flow
Time Series Load Flow
- Simultaneous time series simulation of AC & DC networks
  
  Demand & generation
  
  Diversity factor, demand factor, unbalance factors, etc.
  
  Voltage drop, energy losses, yield, and costs
- Time series behavior of adjustable devices
  
  Transformer load tap changers
  
  Switched capacitor
  
  Voltage regulator
- Single & multi-year load growth analysis
- Irradiance, temp & load profile library
Unified Load Flow
- Solve AC & DC systems together
- Solve LV power panel, UPS circuits & facility network simultaneously
- Handle load & source connection below panel
- Allows for panel & UPS loop connections
- Enhanced current limit modeling for inverters
- Optimized for multi-core CPU
DataX™ - Data Exchange
Autodesk Revit
- Import Revit drawings to ETAP one-line diagrams
- Supports incremental Revit model import
- Support for .RVT v2017 - v2019
- Identify & alert modeling issues
- Auto-generation of one-line diagram
- Smart Connect: Revit Plug-in to ETAP
ArcGIS Import & Export
- Import ESRI ArcGIS electrical information
- Map ArcGIS attributes with ETAP elements & properties
- Database mapping via graphic user interface
- Export ETAP GIS electrical data to XML
- Support for ESRI ArcGIS 10.x
MultiSpeak
- Import & export power system data
- User-defined mapping of elements & properties
- Supports MultiSpeak v3.0 & v4.0
Common Information Model, CIM
- Import & export data from ETAP using CIM XML
- User-defined mapping of elements & properties
- IEC 61970 & IEC 61968 standard
Universal Mapping
- Powerful element & property mapping
- Customizable logic definitions
- Pre-defined math & power functions
- Categorization of devices for easy recognition
- Supports CIM, ESRI ArcGIS, AVEVA Electrical, SmartPlant Electrical, MultiSpeak, MS Excel.
Model Conversion from SKM PTW
- Detailed built-in conversion tool from SKM PowerTools®
- Converts SKM PTW versions 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x
- One-line diagram conversion based on original layout
- Data consistency checking & validation
- Automatic protective device settings mapping
- Create & save device library mapping as templates
- Import of user-created Time-Current Characteristic (TCC) curves
- Support for multiple one-line drawings and MCCs into composite networks
Renewable & Microgrid
Wind Turbine Generator (WTG)
- Dynamic models based on IEC 61400-27-1-ed1
  
  Type 3A
  
  Type 3B
  
  Type 4A
  
  Type 4B
- Short circuit modeling per IEC 60909-2016
- Crowbar & current limit short circuit model with active & reactive
- Auto-trip voltage & duration for LVRT
Solar/Photovoltaic Inverter Modeling
- Current limit model for short circuit
- Reactive & power factor control with constant current limitation
- Minimum & maximum operating values for current limits
- Low-voltage ride through (LVRT) auto-trip voltage & duration for incident energy reduction
- Enhanced current limit modeling for inverters
- Inverter modeling for arc flash in renewable energy systems
Microgrid Modeling
- Transient Stability (TS) to User-Defined Dynamic Model (UDM) network control signal types
- Internal or external inputs from:
  
  Power system stability network
  
  Real-time input measurements or tags
- TS voltage & power flows from network can be accessed by UDM Microgrid Controller
- User-defined renewable energy models for Wind Turbine Generator & Photovoltaic Array
Transient Stability
- Line-to-line fault event simulation
- Line-to-line-to-ground fault event simulation
- Improved synchronous machine saturation model
- Enhanced built-in excitation systems
- Enhanced frequency-dependent network & generator modeling
- Microgrid Controller network parameter inputs to UDM
- Improved inverter transient response
- Enhanced UDM model library
- Plot Manager interface
ETAP-RT™ - Power Monitoring & Control
ADMS - Advanced Distribution Management System
- Long-Term Load Forecasting
- Automatically download weather data
- Automatic incremental model updates
- Improved dispatcher training simulator
- Integrated restoration & isolation plans
- Historical, library & Excel data sources
SCADA System & Architecture
- MCC / BCC redundancy with disaster recovery
- Encryption & authentication security
- Self-healing strategies
- Integrated front-end processor with native communication drivers
- Web services communication
- Automatic historical data replication
- Unlimited signals or measurements
- Native IEC 60870 protocol
- Native ICCP protocol
- Interface to ADMS & OMS
Visualization & Dashboards
- Common workstation & Web HMIs
- HMI objects library
- Alarms & Events displays
- Service Tags / Operator Notes integrated with advanced applications
Real-Time & Historical Reports
- User-definable scheduled & on-demand reports
- Real-Time & historical data
- Customizable Alarms & Events reports
- Web enabled reporting
- PDF & Excel formats
Intelligent Load Shedding
- Thin-client HMIs
- Monitor spinning reserve, load to shed, load status
- Automatic & manual trigger controls
- Graphical load shedding event analyzer & viewer
- Hardware communication dashboard
Load Preservation
- Steady-state & transient response
- Fast response time (10ms) with secured communication
- Priority optimization based on number of trips per time period
Switching Order Management
- Mobile interface
- Crew assignment & field confirmation of actions
- Link switching sequences to orders
- Scheduled & active order viewer
- Control center confirmation of order
- Estimated time to completion
- Classification & Area of Responsibility management
Switching Sequence Management
- Unbalanced system validation
- Transfer to Mobile Switching Order Management
Alarm Management
- Prioritizes events via graphical & tabular views
- Integrated SMS & e-mail services
Generator Operations & Maintenance
- Track life operating time & cost
- Multiple maintenance levels notifications
- Alerts for due maintenance schedules
etap iCE™ - Intelligent Control Enterprise Hardware
Remote Terminal Units
- Substation Data Acquisition & Control
- Field/pole mount RTUs
- Integrated RTU & fault deletion
Controllers
- Substation Automation
- Intelligent Load Shedding
- Generation Control
- Data Acquisition
- Secure & Scalable Controller
Communication Protocols
- IEC 60870-5-104/101
- DNP 3
- Modbus
- IEC 61850
- MMS/GOOSE
- GPRS, xDSL, VSAT, Tetra
System Modeling
One-Line Diagram
- Enhanced auto-build & layout
- Enhanced batch print & Zoom views
- Synchronized presentation views
- Region classifications & coloring
- Paste data to multiple elements
- Remote connectors
  
  Support remote connection for CT & VTs
  
  Split differential protection schemes across nested networks
  
  Avoid intersections for multiple input configuration
Geospatial Diagram
- Intelligent Geospatial Diagram
- Feeder & Substation Diagrams
- Geospatial model manager
- Import from 3rd Party geodatabases
- Synchronized with one-line diagram
- Download background maptiles from Bing or Google Maps using ETAP MapServer™ (requires API key)
- Edit Geospatial Diagram similar to the one-line diagram, such as add, modify, & reconnect elements
- Circuit & feeder tracing
- Decluttering, color themes, user-defined symbols
- Graphical display of study results & alerts
- Study result & alert animation
Plot Manager
- Plot & view results from multiple studies
- User-configurable plots & settings
- Customize properties & save as template
- Works with all ETAP modules
- User-defined application styles
- Automatic data fit to plot
- Automatic label layout
- Zoom, pan, tile, etc.
Datablock
- Expanded input data & study results
- Arc Flash & Motor Starting results
- Display results, input, tags
- User-defined templates
- Auto-adjusting protective device settings
- Independent tooltip & display
- Duplicate datablocks across multiple views
ETAP Application
- Installation wizard
- Keyless license manager
- Ribbon bar for Ground Grid & Cable Pulling
- Windows Active Directory authentication
- Library defragmentation & compaction
- Improved performance & analysis run-time
Elements
- Series Capacitor
  
  User-selectable capacitor location
  
  Calculate degree of compensation
  
  Consider MOV protection & bypass
- Switched Capacitor
  
  Automatic control modes: voltage, current, power factor
  
  Control buses & branches
- Distribution Voltage Regulator
  
  Automatic control modes: forward, reverse
  
  Include line drop compensation (LDC)
  
  Per phase voltage regulator adjustment
  
  Control based on load side voltage requirements
- ZigZag Grounding Transformer
  
  Consider effect in unbalanced studies & harmonics
  
  Alert based on nameplate rating
- Traction Power Elements
  
  Rectifier - Controlled & Uncontrolled
  
  Transformers - Booster, Auto, Scott-T
  
  Speed, Elevation, Signal, etc.
  
  Insulator & Isolators
- Distribution Elements
  
  Jumper, cut & open point
  
  Distributed load
- Busway (trunking busbar)
  
  User-defined or typical impedance
  
  Alert based on nameplate rating
Elements - Dynamics & Safety Modeling
- Busbar
- Inverter
- Wind turbine generator
- Photovoltaic array inverter
- HVDC - Voltage Source Converter (VSC)
Rule Book - Harmonic Compliance Limits
- ANSI/IEEE 519-2014
- IEC 61000-3-6: 2008
- User-defined grid code & local standards
Engineering Libraries
- Distance relay
- Distribution transformer
- Train rolling stock
- Traction rectifier library
- Sector & profile library
- Over 450 new V&V protective device models
- Over 40 detailed distance relay models with manufacturer specific settings
Equipment Warehouse
- Overhead line – phase, ground, tower/pole
- Overhead catenary
- Power cables
- Distribution transformer
- Low-voltage circuit breakers
- Power fuses
- Railway track
- Equipment reliability
Analysis Module
Harmonics & Power Quality
- Compliance with power quality standards
  
  IEEE 519-2014
  
  IEC 61000-3-14
  
  IEC 61000-3-6
- Global, local & individual location compliance rule book for voltage & current distortion
- New skin effect models for motors & transformers
- Enhanced current distortion alerts
- Automatic TDD current distortion limit evaluation
- Enhanced voltage & current alerts with percentile multipliers
- Enhanced load equipment cable modeling
Star™ - Protection & Coordination
- Compare Revision and Base Device Settings Report
- Sorting & filtering options for device settings report
- Globally include one-line diagram during batch print
- Expanded relay current & voltage inputs
- Added relay internal phase current summation
- Up to 6 settings group with labels & copy/paste
- Ground & neutral protection for overload function
Motor Starting
- Enhanced inverter model
- Plot Manager interface
Short Circuit
- Compliance with IEC 60909-2016 Ed. 2.0
- Variable fault current vs. voltage
- LV to EHV system fault current calculation
Reliability Assessment
- Reliability warehouse
- Multiple phase configurations
- GIS system element handling
- Unbalanced system reliability calculation
- Reliability new indices
  
  CTAIDI
  
  ALII
  
  ACCI
- Reliability momentary indices
  
  MAIFI
  
  MAIDI
- Optimized for multi-core CPU
Transient Stability
- Line-line & line-line-ground fault actions
- Improved synchronous machine saturation modeling
- Enhanced frequency-dependent network & generator models
- Enhanced Motor Parameter Estimation
- Enhanced built-in excitation system models
LV & Cable Systems
- Ground Grid & Cable Pulling user interface
- User-defined Final Temperature for cable damage curve plotting

ETAP 16 Series

ETAP 16 Model-Driven Power System Design & Operations Software expands on immersive system modeling and comprehensive simulation capabilities.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
16.2	Oct 6, 2017	View
16.1.1	Jul 12, 2017	--
16.1	Mar 23, 2017	--
16.0	Jan 21, 2016	--

Multi-Language Edition - Localized

English
Spanish
Russian
Korean
Chinese

Portuguese
Japanese
French
Italian*
Turkish*

*Output Reports

Cable Capacity Sizing - IEC 60092

Size Power Cables based on IEC 60092 - Electrical Installation in Ships & Marine Vessels
Line Conductor Sizing
Consider Short-Time Duty
Selectable Annex B for General Installations
Enhanced Reports and Cable Manager

Datablock

New Intelligent Device Settings Datablock
Auto-update Device Functions & Settings
Export One-Lines and Datablocks to AutoCAD™ (DXF) Drawing Files

System Elements

Motor Operated Valve Dynamic Voltage Limits
Enhanced Overhead Line Impedance Calculations
Enhanced IEC Fuse Ratings

Short Circuit

Export Short Circuit Analyzer results to MS Excel
Consider IEC Fuse Test PF and X/R for Short Circuit Device Duty Evaluation

User-Defined Dynamic Model (UDM)

Blazing performance up to 50 X faster
Enhanced Result Visualization with Multi-Scope
Math functions with Multiple Inputs
Enhanced Timer Integration
Customizable Events for Test Routines
New Generic Load Test Routines
Go-To blocks for Internal and External UDM Communication
C# Scripting using MIMO Function Blocks

UDM Libraries

New IEEE 421.5 Models
AC Rotating Excitation Systems AC1C-2016, AC2C-2016, AC3C-2016, AC4C-2016, AC5C-2016, AC6C-2016, AC7C-2016, AC8B-2005, AC8C-2016, AC9C-2016
Static Excitation SystemsST3A–421.5-2005, ST5B –421.5-2005, ST5C –421.5-2016, ST6B –421.5-2005, ST6C –421.5-2016, ST7B –421.5-2005, ST7C –421.5-2016
DC Excitation SystemsDC1A-2005, DC1C-2016, DC2A-2005, DC2C-2016, DC3A-2005, DC3C-2016, DC4C-2016
WECC Approved UDM Exciter ModelsBBSEX1,EXAC1A, EXELI, IEEET1, REXS, SCRX, UEL1-2005, UEL2C-2016
Governor Models DEGOV1, DT, GAST, GGOV1, HYGOV, HYGOVDD,HYGOVLL, HYGOVPID, HYGOVSPH, TGOV1, ST, UG8
Power System Stabilizer Models PSS2B-2005, PSS2C-2016, PSS3B-2005, PSS3C-2016, PSS4B -2005, PSS4C-2016
Energy Storage Models ESS1 and ESS2

Wind Turbine Generator

New Control Block Test Routines
New Complex Terminal Voltage Input Blocks
Complex Terminal Current Output Blocks

Transient Stability

Line to Line & Line to Line to Ground fault actions
Consider MOV Dynamic Voltage Limits
Enhanced Generator Excitation Systems

Expanded Engineering Libraries

Verified & Validated Libraries Included with Release
Download Verified Libraries from ETAP HelpDesk

Enhanced Modules

Data Exchange (DataX)
Underground Raceway Thermal Analysis
Dynamic Parameter Estimation & Tuning (DPET)

ETAP 14 Series

ETAP 14 series takes advantage of new 64-bit architecture, graphical foundations & numerous productivity tools to deliver unmatched speed, intelligence and reliability and increase productivity by at least 50 percent.

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Version	Release Date	Literature
14.1	Jan 21, 2016	View
14.0	Sept 8, 2015	View

ETAP 14 series offers powerful rule-books, result analyzers, and automated evaluation tools to reduce engineering time, enforce standards, ensure design integrity, and optimize system operation.

ETAP Foundation

64-bit architecture
Local SQL database
System Manager & docking

One-Line Diagram

High-resolution graphics
Alignment tools
Right-click menu
Graphical symbol selection
Graphical contouring based on results
Display options
Circuit Tracing

Auto-Build

Rule-Based creation of one-line
Automatic spacing & alignment rules
Automated voltage assignment
Spacing & voltage rule book

Datablock

Customize input data & study results
Display results, input, and/or tags
User-friendly options to display
User-defined templates
Share deliverables across organization

License Manager

Network license checkout
Virtual machine support
Keyless network licensing
License Manager options

Theme Manager

User-defined result format
Display / hide based on
- Zoom level
- Equipment type
- Equipment state
- Info annotations
- Study results
- Datablocks

Composite Network

Image presentation
- Symbol
- Pictures
- Internal one-line
Unlimited connections
Customizable size

Libraries

1000+ protective device models
Quickpick tabular views
Induction Machine Circuit Model
Multi-Function Relay
Low Voltage Solid State Trip, LVSST
Revised Protective Device library models

Relay

Current & voltage input
Device parameters
Base current (lbase)
Output interlocks
OCR & OLR functions

SmartPlant^® Electrical Interface

Bi-directional data exchange
Map attributes of SPEL with ETAP elements & properties using Universal Mapping

AVEVA Electrical^™ Interface

Bi-directional data exchange
Map attributes of AVEVA Electrical with ETAP elements & properties using Universal Mapping

Import from Legacy Software

Built-in conversion tools
Automatically generate multi-layered one-line diagram
Import electrical data & protective devices
SKM PowerTools^®
ESA EasyPower^®
PSS/E^®

Load Flow

Load Flow Analyzer
Adjustments based on negative tolerance
Identify & alert modeling issues

Short Circuit Result Analyzer

View results of multiple studies in one glance
Compare & analyze study results
Determine worst-case duty violations
Easily identify over duty devices
Enhanced Short Circuit Analyzer
Thermal Withstand Duty Evaluation for IEC Standard

Arc Flash

NFPA 70E 2015
Result Analyzer
Sequence-of-operation for IEC Arc Flash
Main & load protective device enclosure isolation
Conductor orientation correction factors
Enhanced Arc Flash Analyzer

DC Arc Flash

Iterative method solution for Solar Systems

Star - Protection & Coordination

AC Device Setting reports
DC Device Setting reports
Panel Device Settings report
DC short-circuit
Generator Excitation point
Generator Stator Damage Curve
Transformer Damage Curve
Motor Damage Curve

Star Auto-Evaluation: Protection & Coordination

AC Device Setting reports
DC Device Setting reports
Panel Device Settings report
DC short-circuit
Generator Excitation point
Generator Stator Damage Curve
Transformer Damage Curve
Motor Damage Curve

Star - TCC View

Time Difference
Crosshair
Screen Capture
Label auto-layout
Low-Voltage Trip Device
Low-Voltage Circuit Breaker Override
PD Settings Reports in Excel & Crystal Report

Contingency Analysis

N-1 & N-2 contingency assessment & ranking
Fast screening method to scan outage list
Multiple graphical outage lists
Automatic performance indices calculation
Summary report analyzer

Cable System

Cable insulation voltage stress
Sheath & Armor induced voltage
Underground Thermal Analysis
Maximum cable length based on voltage

Cable Ampacity & Sizing

NF C 15-100 (French)
IEC 60502
Amendment to British Standard - BS 7671: 2008
Updated IEC 60364-5-52 LV cable sizing standard

Motor Dynamic Parameter Tuning

Non-linear dynamic circuit models
Include rotor core loss, Rc
Save estimated results to library
Match actual MFR characteristic curves

Motor Starting

Individual bus and motor alerts
User Definable initial bus voltages

Transient Stability

Advanced numerical methods
Enhanced open circuit machine modeling
More powerful automatic reference machine selection
Load Current Compensation for more exciter models
Improved salient pole synchronous machine modeling

EMTP Interface

EMTP-RV
PSCAD
License Manager Installation enhancements
Enhanced Conversion from SKM® and EasyPower^® to ETAP

Harmonics

Enhanced Harmonics Alert View

Multi-Language Output Reports & Arc Flash Labels

English
Spanish
Chinese
Japanese
Russian

Portuguese
Korean
German
French
Italian

Engineering Workstation

Localized SCADA views & configuration
Multistate breaker color & symbols
Communication failure display
Taglink alarming
Component flashing for abnormal states
Identify non-tagged components
Graphical WPF Views – control, pinning & flashing
Failed control identification
Alarm inhibition
Multi-state symbol coloring
Navigation & toolbar layout
Transformer tap control
CSV driver communications
Electrical & general control commands
Continuity & tracing coloring
Load Shedding Sequence-of-Events Recording

System Communications

IEC 61850
- Sequence of Event reports
- Buffered reports
Modbus TCP
- Performance & data quality
- Event based polling
DNP3
- ence of Event reports
- Class polling 0, 1, 2, 3
Automatic failure recovery
Connection status monitoring
XML based messaging

Data Captures & Notification

Sequence of events & waveform capture
- General Electric
- Schneider Electric
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
- Electro Industries, Nexus
Vaisala weather service
Short Message Service, SMS

Unit Commitment

Real-Time validation & optimization
Forecast based commitment
Maintenance schedules

AGC Enhancements

Generator Maintenance Warning & Alarmss
Fuel Level Monitoring
Forbidden Operational Areas

Web Real-Time Consoles

Configurable GIS View
Enhanced Trending
Additional Component Library
Import GIS Views
Editable Gauge Component
Event Display on GIS Views

SCADA Viewer

OPC UA Client
WPF technology
Full WebRT features in a workstation software
Automatically import web views & ETAP models
WPF Designer
Control & alarm management
Improved simulation capabilities

Sequence of Events

Log operator events
Log operator logins
Enhanced WPF views
Automatic MongoDB replication
Customizable display and messaging
Linked to ETAP and SCADA Viewer
User-defined themes

SCADA Integrator

Metering device library
Auto configuration of communication device drivers
Auto-generation of communications tags
Alarm groups
Tag state groups
AGC enhancements

Intelligent Load Shedding

ILS Event Analyzer

Customizable Reports

ETAP SCADA & Web Report Viewer
Automatic Report Scheduler
Custom Report Designer
SQL - Real-Time & Historical Data Access

Design Solutions

Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance based on Australian Std.

Transient Arc-Flash Result Graphical Comparison

Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce compliance based on German Std.

Assess the availability and quality of power supply at each customer service entrance

Automatically determine the optimal system configuration to achieve user-specified objectives

Ensure safety by graphically building, simulating & testing switching sequence plans

Automatically & sequentially vary load and generation and solve steady-state power flows over time

Signal analyzer allows plotting and analysis of signals from various ETAP modules in multi-module studies

Minimize VAR Losses and Improve Distribution Grid Efficiency

Gain insight into line protection, relay performance & evaluate system-wide protective device operation

Accurately simulate power system dynamics and transients

Calculate optimal and alternative cable sizes for phase & ground conductors

Calculate the current-temperature characteristics for overhead lines

Accelerate digitization and data exchange through built-in conversions

Improved Compatibility & Security Compliances

Foundation for network visualization of electrical networks​

Ensure compliance with grid code with modern Smart Inverter modeling & simulation

Renewable energy control system including microgrids & power plant controllers

etapAPI™ ETAP RESTful API for Interoperability

Scripting & Study Automation using Python™

Verified & Validated Equipment Libraries

Operation Solutions

Instructor & Trainees System with Dynamic Power System Response

Accurate Fault Location & Outage Management

Fault Location, Isolation & Service Restoration

Continuous Validation of Operation Actions and State

Integrated Maintenance Management

Volt/Var Optimization

Outage Management System

Alarm Management

User Defined Reports

Distributed Energy Resource Management System

Model Driven Microgrid Control & Management

Model Driven Power Plant Controller

Cloud & Mobile Solutions

Centralized Web-Based Protection & Asset Management

Web Browser based Simulation, Monitoring, and Reporting

Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization

Design Solutions

Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance based on German Std.

Design, Calculate & Evaluate Safety for DC Systems

Public Safety Magnetic Field Exposure Evaluation

Automated Grid Code Compliance

Fast Paced and Automated Protection & Coordination

Assess & Resolve Protection & Coordination Data Quality Issues at a Glance, Auto Fit TCCs

Accurately Simulate Power System Dynamics & Transients

Reduce Risk, Improve Safety & Enforce Compliance

CoSimulation of Electromagnetic & Phasor Transients

Dynamic Models using UDM or Manufacturer Black Box Modeling

Solar Parameter Estimation

Improved Visualization, Deliverables & Reporting

Solution for AC & DC Railway Systems

Identify Harmonic Problems, Design Filters, & Report Harmonic Limit Violations

Time Series Unsymmetrical Network Unified AC & DC Load Flow

Design Cable Systems to Operate to their Maximum Potential

Automated Arc Flash Evaluation

ETAP Electromagnetic Transients Program

Scripting & Study Automation using Python™

Battery Charging & Discharging

Estimate battery charge and discharge parameters

Ensure Compliance using Trusted Calculations

Faster Result Analysis & Project Deliverables

Estimate Solar Panel Characteristics Based on Nameplate Data

Operation Solutions

Centralized Web-Based Protection & Asset Management

Operator Training Simulator

Advanced Fault Analysis with Accurate Fault Location

Automation Solutions

Model-Driven Microgrid Control & Management

Power Plant Controller

Cloud & Mobile Solutions

Model & analyze projects simultaneously from anywhere

Mobile Field Data Collection & Synchronization

Unified Digital Twin Application Platform

Improved Compatibility & Security Compliances

GIS & One-Line Diagram Foundations

Foundation for network visualization of electrical networks

Live Plots & Graphical Result Visualization

Foundation for network visualization of electrical networks

Design Cable Systems to Operate to their Maximum Potential 