Power Electronics Add-On for NI VeriStand User Documentation

Getting StartedIntroduction to the OPAL-RT Power Electronics Add-On for NI VeriStandSoftware Requirements

Development MachineDeployment Target

Hardware RequirementsPXIe-7868R Recommended System Hardware

InstallationLicensingGetting Started with an Example Project

Power Electronics Add-On Custom DeviceSupported Hardware Configurations

eHSx32_Dual_PMSM_SH_IO_7868R7868 IO Assignation [eHSx32_Dual_PMSM_SH_IO_7868R]

eHSx32_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_32DO_7868R7868 IO Assignation [eHSx32_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_32DO_7868R]

eHSx64_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7868R7868 IO Assignation [eHSx64_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7868R]

eHSx64_Quad_IM_SM_IO_7868R7868 IO Assignation [eHSx64_Quad_IM_SM_IO_7868R]

Circuit Model SectionMachine Section

PMSM BLDC SectionMechanical Model (PMSM BLDC)Encoder (PMSM BLDC)Resolver (PMSM BLDC)

PMSM SH SectionMechanical Model (PMSM SH)Encoder (PMSM SH)Resolver (PMSM SH)

SCIM SectionMechanical Model (SCIM)Encoder (SCIM)Resolver (SCIM)

Sinewave Generators SectionSPWM Generators SectionPWM Generators SectionSources SectionSwitches SectionWaveforms SectionMeasurements Section

Hardware Configuration SectionAnalog Inputs SectionAnalog Outputs SectionDigital Inputs SectionDigital Outputs Section

Examples1. Three Phase Rectifier

1.0 Opening the Example1.1 Configuring the Real-Time Controller1.2 Selecting a Hardware Configuration1.3 Updating the Circuit Model1.4 Configuring the Sources of the Model1.5 Configuring the Switches of the Model1.6 Setting Default Values for the Sinewave Generators1.7 Configuring the Waveforms of the Simulation

1.8 Deploying and Running the Simulation1.9 Controlling and Monitoring the Simulation

2. Two Level Inverter2.0 Opening the Example2.1 Configuring the Real-Time Controller2.2 Selecting a Hardware Configuration2.3 Updating the Circuit Model2.4 Configuring the Sources of the Model2.5 Configuring the Switches of the Model2.6 Setting Default Values for the SPWM Generators2.7 Configuring the Waveforms of the Simulation2.8 Deploying and Running the Simulation2.9 Controlling and Monitoring the Simulation

3. Dual PMSM VDQ Local Control3.0 Opening the Example3.1 Configuring the Real-Time Controller3.2 Selecting the Hardware Configuration3.3 Configuring the Electrical Models3.4 Configuring the Sources of the Model3.5 Configuring the Switches of the Model3.6 Setting Default Values for the Signal Generators3.7 Configuring the Waveforms of the Simulation3.8 Configuring the Local Controller3.9 Deploying and Running the Simulation3.10 Controlling and Monitoring the Simulation

4. Dual PMSM SH Local Control4.0 Opening the Example4.1 Configuring the Real-Time Controller4.2 Selecting the Hardware Configuration4.3 Configuring the Electrical Models4.4 Configuring the Sources of the Model4.5 Configuring the Switches of the Model4.6 Setting Default Values for the Signal Generators4.7 Configuring the Waveforms of the Simulation4.8 Configuring the Local Controller4.9 Deploying and Running the Simulation4.10 Controlling and Monitoring the Simulation

5. Quad SCIM Constant Local Control5.0 Opening the Example5.1 Configuring the Real-Time Controller5.2 Selecting the Hardware Configuration5.3 Configuring the Electrical Models5.4 Configuring the Sources of the Model5.5 Configuring the Switches of the Model5.6 Setting Default Values for the SPWM Generators5.7 Configuring the Waveforms of the Simulation5.8 Configuring the Local Controller5.9 Deploying and Running the Simulation5.10 Controlling and Monitoring the Simulation

How-ToHow to Add the Power Electronics Add-On to the System DefinitionHow to Select a Hardware ConfigurationHow to Duplicate an Existing Hardware ConfigurationHow to Create a Circuit ModelHow to Add a Circuit Model to the System DefinitionHow to Simulate a Three Phase Voltage Source using Sinewave GeneratorsHow to Display Simulated Signals using WaveformsHow to Log Waveform Data to a FileHow to Tune Switch Conductance (Gs)How to Use the Scenarios FeatureHow to Add Custom ModelsHow to Simulate a Drive with a Machine

AppendixSupported Circuit Editors

Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems Simulink BlocksetPLECSPSIMNI Multisim

Hardware Configuration ManagerPermanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Models ComparisonJMAG-RT RTT File Generation RecommendationsMotor Model File [JSON]Archived Features

Archived Hardware Configurations(Archived) Dual_eHSx64_Quad_PMSM_VDQ_IO_Dual_7868R

7868 IO Assignation [Dual_eHSx64_Quad_PMSM_VDQ_IO_Dual_7868R]

(Archived) eHSx64_IM_IO_7868R7868 IO Assignation [eHSx64_IM_IO_7868R]

(Archived) eHSx64_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7868R7868 IO Assignation [eHSx64_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7868R]

(Archived) eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_SH_IO_7976R7976R+6581B IO Assignation [eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_SH_IO_7976R]7971R+5742R IO Assignation [eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_SH_IO_7976R]7868 IO Assignation [eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_SH_IO_7976R]

(Archived) eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7976R7976R+6581B IO Assignation [eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7976R]7971R+5742R IO Assignation [eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7976R]7868 IO Assignation [eHSx128_Dual_PMSM_VDQ_IO_7976R]

Archived Machine ModelsACIM Section (Archived)

Encoder (ACIM)Hall Effect (ACIM)Resolver (ACIM)

PMSM VDQ Section (Archived)Encoder (PMSM VDQ)Hall Effect (PMSM VDQ)Resolver (PMSM VDQ)

Release NotesPower Electronics Add-On 1.10.0

Migrating to 1.10.0Power Electronics Add-On 1.9.0

Migrating to 1.9.0Power Electronics Add-On 1.8.0

Upgrading from 1.7.x to 1.8.0Power Electronics Add-On 1.7.0

Upgrading from 1.6.x to 1.7.0Power Electronics Add-On 1.6.2Power Electronics Add-On 1.6.1

Upgrading from 1.6.0 to 1.6.xPower Electronics Add-On 1.6.0Power Electronics Add-On 1.5.0