master:newpi parametersPSCAD Coupled PI Section
Every parameter of the PSCAD Coupled PI Section (master:newpi): 44 names, with the unit, the default and the meaning PSCAD gives each one. Copy a name into parameters().
What master:newpi is
The coupled PI section: a short line from its sequence data, entered per metre.
- Definition
master:newpi- PSCAD name
- Coupled PI Section
- Category
- Lines, cables and towers
- Parameters
- 44, in 7 groups; 36 carry a unit
- Read from
- PSCAD 5.0.0, 2026-11-07
Most used master:newpi parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
Rp | ohm/m | Positive Sequence Resistancepositive sequence resistance |
Lp | H/m | Positive Sequence Inductancepositive sequence inductance |
Cp | uF/m | Positive Sequence Capacitancepositive sequence capacitance |
F | Hz | Line Rated Frequencyrated frequency |
Read and write master:newpi in Python
import mhi.pscad
pscad = mhi.pscad.connect() # the PSCAD that is open; launch() starts one
project = pscad.project("my_case") # a case loaded in the workspace
for comp in project.find_all("master:newpi"): # the exact definition, namespace first
params = comp.parameters() # every parameter, as PSCAD holds it
print(str(params["Rp"])) # Positive Sequence Resistance, in ohm/m
comp = project.find_all("master:newpi")[0]
comp.parameters(Rp="0.000035632 [ohm/m]") # a value that carries a unit is written with it
- A parameter is named exactly as in the table, letter case included:
parameters()gives every one of them in a dictionary, and a name the component does not have is refused. - A value that carries a unit comes back as a number whose unit is only in its text, so read it as text first (
str(...)) or the unit is lost. PSCAD keeps a written unit as it is given:"2500 [mohm]"stays in mohm. - A Choice is read and written as its symbol (the capitals in "Written as"), not as the words PSCAD shows in the dialog.
find_all()takes the exact definition only. A wildcard or a bare name withoutmaster:comes back empty; the Builder'spx_findwalks the pages for those.
The Builder's runtime does the same with the unit handled for you: px_get(comp, "Rp") and px_set(...), which also records the old value so the case is put back at the end. Getting started shows them.
- R,X,B Data [pu]8
- R, Xl, Xc Data [ohm]6
- Main Configuration7
- R, L, C Data [ohm,H,uF]6
- R,Xl,Xc Data [pu]8
- Zero Sequence Estimation Parameters3
- Surge Impedance,Travel Time Data [ohm,s]6
R,X,B Data [pu]
| Parameter | Unit | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
BPUP2Real | pu/m | 1.933869E-6 | Positive Sequence Capacitive SusceptanceAt least 1E-307 |
BPUZ2Real | pu/m | 1.277271E-6 | Zero Sequence Capacitive SusceptanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
MVA2Real | MVA | 100.0 | MVA for All PhasesBase 3 phase MVA of per unit quantitiesAt least 1E-307 |
RPUP2Real | pu/m | .336786E-7 | Positive Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307 |
RPUZ2Real | pu/m | .558072E-6 | Zero Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
VR2Real | kV | 230.0 | Rated Voltage L-LLine-Line rated voltageAt least 1E-307 |
XLPUP2Real | pu/m | .593346E-6 | Positive Sequence Inductive ReactanceAt least 1E-307 |
XLPUZ2Real | pu/m | .196578E-5 | Zero Sequence Inductive ReactanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
R, Xl, Xc Data [ohm]
| Parameter | Unit | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
BpReal | Mohm*m | 273.5448 | Positive Sequence Capacitive ReactanceAt least 1E-307 |
BzReal | Mohm*m | 414.1642 | Zero Sequence Capacitive ReactanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
RpReal | ohm/m | .1781598E-4 | Positive Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307 |
RzReal | ohm/m | .2952201E-3 | Zero Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
XpReal | ohm/m | .31388E-3 | Positive Sequence Inductive ReactanceAt least 1E-307 |
XzReal | ohm/m | .1039898E-2 | Zero Sequence Inductive ReactanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
Main Configuration
| Parameter | Unit | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
ConfigChoice | · | COUPLED | Nominal PI or Coupled PI Model:Select Coupled PI or Nominal, Coupled PI is recommended.Written as NOMINAL (Nominal), COUPLED (Coupled) |
EstimChoice | · | ENTER | Enter 0 Sequence Data, or Estimate:Zero sequence data: specify or estimateWritten as ENTER (Enter), ESTIMATE (Estimate) |
FReal | Hz | 60.0 | Line Rated FrequencyEnter the rated frequencyAt least 1E-307 |
NameText | · | Line | T-LINE NAMEEnter a name for identificationRange 0 to 0 |
PUChoice | · | R_XL_XC_OHM | Enter Impedance,Admittance Data in:Select the form of data from available optionsWritten as R_XL_XC_PU (R,Xl,Xc [pu]), R_XL_XC_OHM (R,Xl,Xc [ohm]), ZSURGE_TAU (Zsurge,Tau..), R_X_B_PU (R,X,B [pu]), R_L_C_OHM_H_UF (R,L,C [ohm,H,uF]) |
ViewChoice | · | SUPER_COMPACT | Graphics DisplaySelect the form of graphical representationWritten as 3_PHASE (3 phase view), SINGLE_LINE (Single line view), COMPACT_SINGLE_LINE (Compact single line view), SUPER_COMPACT (Super compact view) |
lenReal | m | 1.0E5 | Line LengthEnter the line lengthAt least 1E-307 |
R, L, C Data [ohm,H,uF]
| Parameter | Unit | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
CpReal | uF/m | 9.697067E-6 | Positive Sequence CapacitanceAt least 1E-307 |
CzReal | uF/m | 6.4046636E-6 | Zero Sequence CapacitanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
LpReal | H/m | 8.3259256E-7 | Positive Sequence InductanceAt least 1E-307 |
LzReal | H/m | 2.758415E-6 | Zero Sequence InductanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
Rp2Real | ohm/m | 1.781598E-5 | Positive Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307 |
Rz2Real | ohm/m | 2.952201E-4 | Zero Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
R,Xl,Xc Data [pu]
| Parameter | Unit | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
MVAReal | MVA | 100.0 | MVA for All PhasesBase 3 phase MVA of per unit quantitiesAt least 1E-307 |
RPUPReal | pu/m | .336786E-7 | Positive Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307 |
RPUZReal | pu/m | .558072E-6 | Zero Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
VRReal | kV | 230.0 | Rated Voltage L-LLine-Line rated voltageAt least 1E-307 |
XCPUPReal | pu*m | .517098E6 | Positive Sequence Capacitive ReactanceAt least 1E-307 |
XCPUZReal | pu*m | .782919E6 | Zero Sequence Capacitive ReactanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
XLPUPReal | pu/m | .593346E-6 | Positive Sequence Inductive ReactanceAt least 1E-307 |
XLPUZReal | pu/m | .196578E-5 | Zero Sequence Inductive ReactanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
Zero Sequence Estimation Parameters
| Parameter | Unit | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
REstReal | · | 1.5 | 0 Sequence R / +ve Sequence RRatio of zero sequence resistance divided by positive sequence resistanceAt least 1 |
TEstReal | · | 1.5 | 0 Seq. Travel Time / +ve Seq. Travel TimeRatio of zero sequence travel time divided by positive sequence travel timeAt least 1 |
ZEstReal | · | 1.5 | 0 Sequence Z / +ve Sequence ZRatio of zero sequence reactance divided by positive sequence reactanceAt least 1 |
Surge Impedance,Travel Time Data [ohm,s]
| Parameter | Unit | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
RTPReal | ohm/m | .1781598E-4 | Positive Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307Used when PU==2 |
RTZReal | ohm/m | .2952201E-3 | Zero Sequence ResistanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
TTPReal | ms | .2841427 | Positive Sequence Travel TimeAt least 1E-307Used when PU==2 |
TTZReal | ms | .4203179 | Zero Sequence Travel TimeAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
ZTPReal | ohm | 293.0192 | Positive Sequence Surge ImpedanceAt least 1E-307Used when PU==2 |
ZTZReal | ohm | 656.2685 | Zero Sequence Surge ImpedanceAt least 1E-307Used when Estim==0 |
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