master:xfmr_3p3w_auto parametersPSCAD 3 Phase Star-Star Auto Transfomer with a tertiary

Every parameter of the PSCAD 3 Phase Star-Star Auto Transfomer with a tertiary (master:xfmr_3p3w_auto): 26 names, with the unit, the default and the meaning PSCAD gives each one. Copy a name into parameters().

What master:xfmr_3p3w_auto is

3 Phase Star-Star Auto Transfomer with a tertiary, a component of PSCAD's Master Library, filed under transformers and reactors.

Definition
master:xfmr_3p3w_auto
PSCAD name
3 Phase Star-Star Auto Transfomer with a tertiary
Category
Transformers and reactors
Parameters
26, in 4 groups; 14 carry a unit
Read from
PSCAD 5.0.0, 2026-11-07

Read and write master:xfmr_3p3w_auto 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:xfmr_3p3w_auto"):   # the exact definition, namespace first
    params = comp.parameters()           # every parameter, as PSCAD holds it
    print(str(params["Im1"]))            # Magnetizing Current, in %

comp = project.find_all("master:xfmr_3p3w_auto")[0]
comp.parameters(Im1="0.8 [%]")           # 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 without master: comes back empty; the Builder's px_find walks the pages for those.

The Builder's runtime does the same with the unit handled for you: px_get(comp, "Im1") and px_set(...), which also records the old value so the case is put back at the end. Getting started shows them.

Configuration

ParameterUnitDefaultDescription
DSChoice·STARTertiary WindingWritten as STAR (Star), DELTA (Delta)
IdealChoice·NOIdeal Transformer ModelWritten as NO (No), YES (Yes)
LeadLagChoice·LAGDelta Leading or LaggingWritten as LAG (Lag), LEAD (Lead)Used when DS==1
NLLRealpu0.0No Load LossesRange 0 to 1
NameText··Name for IdentificationEnter a name for identification
TapChoice·NOOn Line Tap ChangerWritten as NO (No), YES (Yes)
TmvaRealMVA100.0Transformer MVAAt least 1E-06
XlHLRealpu0.10Leakage Reactance (H-L)At least 1E-307
XlHTRealpu0.10Leakage Reactance (H-T)At least 1E-307
XlLTRealpu0.10Leakage Reactance (L-T)At least 1E-307
fRealHz60.0Base Operation FrequencyAt least 0.0001

Saturation

ParameterUnitDefaultDescription
EnabChoice·NOSaturation EnabledWritten as NO (No), YES (Yes)
Im1Real%0.4Magnetizing CurrentRange 0.0001 to 50
SatChoice·MAINPlace Saturation on WindingWritten as MAIN (Main), TERTIARY (Tertiary)
TdcReals0.0Inrush Decay Time ConstantAt least 0
TxkReals0.0Time to Release Flux ClippingRange 0 to 1000000
XairRealpu0.2Air Core ReactanceRange 0.001 to 10
XkneeRealpu1.17Knee VoltageAt least 1E-307

Monitoring of Currents and Flux

ParameterUnitDefaultDescription
FLUXText··Name for Flux Linkage [pu]
IL1Text··Name for HV Winding Current [kA]
IL2Text··Name for LV Winding Current [kA]
IL3Text··Name for Tertiary Winding Current [kA]
IMAGText··Name for Magnetizing Current [pu]

Winding Voltage Ratings

ParameterUnitDefaultDescription
VHRealkV230.0HV Winding Voltage (RMS)At least 0.0001
VLRealkV115.0LV Winding Voltage (RMS)At least 0.0001
VTRealkV30.0Tertiary Winding Voltage (RMS)At least 0.0001

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