# \#general **URL:** https://community.opal-rt.com/tag/general/115.md [Latest](https://community.opal-rt.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.opal-rt.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.opal-rt.com/tags.md) --- ## [When Should You Choose EMT Over RMS Simulation?](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/when-should-you-choose-emt-over-rms-simulation/136)
**Author:** [@francois.tempez](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/francois.tempez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 8:04am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/when-should-you-choose-emt-over-rms-simulation/136 "2026-10-08T08:04:05Z")
One topic that regularly comes up in discussions with utilities, OEMs, universities, and research institutes is the choice between EMT and RMS simulation. The distinction seems clear in theory, but in practice the bound… --- ## [Getting Started with Real-Time Simulation as an AI Student](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/getting-started-with-real-time-simulation-as-an-ai-student/255)
**Author:** [@Nitya\_Neelam](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Nitya_Neelam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/getting-started-with-real-time-simulation-as-an-ai-student/255 "2026-10-08T06:43:44Z")
Hello everyone! :waving\_hand: I’m Neelam, a B.Tech Artificial Intelligence student interested in AI, machine learning, simulation, and emerging engineering technologies. I recently joined the OPAL-RT community and I’m … --- ## [About Power Amplifier SFP connection](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/about-power-amplifier-sfp-connection/196)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/about-power-amplifier-sfp-connection/196 "2026-10-07T12:25:58Z")
The SFP 00, 01, and 02 of my OP5707XG are connected with OP8110 (3 units). If I have a new Power Amplifer, and I want to connect the new Power Amplifer to SFP, should I turn on another SFP (such as SFP 03) or can I use S… --- ## [How can I connect a physical microgrid controller with GHOST microgrid?](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-can-i-connect-a-physical-microgrid-controlloer-with-ghost-microgrid/211)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 1:42am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-can-i-connect-a-physical-microgrid-controlloer-with-ghost-microgrid/211 "2026-10-06T01:42:40Z")
Hi team, I am currently using GHOST microgrid to connect with a physical microgrid. Do you know what functions the microgrid controller should have? Thank you. --- ## [Splitting a Specialized Power Systems Model Across RT-LAB Cores](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/splitting-a-specialized-power-systems-model-across-rt-lab-cores/222)
**Author:** [@Juan](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Juan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/splitting-a-specialized-power-systems-model-across-rt-lab-cores/222 "2026-10-04T12:07:21Z")
Hi, I have a Simulink model built with Simscape Electrical Specialized Power Systems, and I would like to split it across the cores available in RT-LAB. My understanding is that I can use ARTEMiS and a distributed para… --- ## [Anyone IOS developer here?](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/anyone-ios-developer-here/232)
**Author:** [@zohaib](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/zohaib)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/anyone-ios-developer-here/232 "2026-10-01T15:43:43Z")
Just Asking for better reach --- ## [Can I connect PSIM with OPAL-RT](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/can-i-connect-psim-with-opal-rt/195)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/can-i-connect-psim-with-opal-rt/195 "2026-10-01T03:03:27Z")
Is it possible to connect PSIM (power electronics software) with OPAL-RT target? --- ## [Importing a 32-bit OEM model into HYPERSIM 2026](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/importing-a-32-bit-oem-model-into-hypersim-2026/221)
**Author:** [@Juan](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Juan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 2:58am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/importing-a-32-bit-oem-model-into-hypersim-2026/221 "2026-10-01T02:58:46Z")
Hi, I have an OEM model compiled for a 32-bit (x86) architecture, but our OPAL-RT target uses a 64-bit (x64) architecture. Is there a way to import and run this model in HYPERSIM 2026, or does it need to be recompiled … --- ## [Where can I see the webinar archive of Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation for Data Center Power Infrastructure](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/where-can-i-see-the-webinar-archive-of-hardware-in-the-loop-validation-for-data-center-power-infrastructure/197)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 5:06am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/where-can-i-see-the-webinar-archive-of-hardware-in-the-loop-validation-for-data-center-power-infrastructure/197 "2026-09-21T05:06:32Z")
Where can I see the webinar archive? September 10 2026 Webinar:“Hardware-in-the-Loop Validation for Data Center Power Infrastructure” --- ## [Why halfline is required for FPGA and CPU cosimulation](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/why-halfline-is-required-for-fpga-and-cpu-cosimulation/193)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/why-halfline-is-required-for-fpga-and-cpu-cosimulation/193 "2026-09-21T04:58:53Z")
I am doing FPGA and CPU co-simulation in Hypersim. I do not know why halfline is required for FPGA and CPU co-simulation? --- ## [How can I increase the time step to 50us](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-can-i-increase-the-time-step-to-50us/194)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 4:31am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-can-i-increase-the-time-step-to-50us/194 "2026-09-21T04:31:18Z")
I am doing the simulaiton AC/DC and using PWM generator the switching frequency is 10kHz. If I set the time step at 50us, the simulated waveforms will be messy. So I need to decrease the time step to 1us, and the wavef… --- ## [How to prepare for Technical Head interview in an FMCG. What is the smartest way to crack?](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-to-prepare-for-technical-head-interview-in-an-fmcg-what-is-the-smartest-way-to-crack/205)
**Author:** [@Deepankar](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Deepankar)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-to-prepare-for-technical-head-interview-in-an-fmcg-what-is-the-smartest-way-to-crack/205 "2026-09-19T14:18:36Z")
I have an interview with a top tier FMCG ( MNC) for Technical manager. Can you suggest the smartest ways to prepare and crack the interview. --- ## [Verbose mode decrease real-time performance](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/verbose-mode-decrease-real-time-performance/198)
**Author:** [@RAVITEJA](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/RAVITEJA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/verbose-mode-decrease-real-time-performance/198 "2026-09-17T05:18:39Z")
Hi Team, Every time,I run the simulation ,I see a warning message saying “verbose mesage decreases real-time performance!” I tried cleaning the code directory. still i see this issue. is there a permanent solution fo… --- ## [How Should Previous Releases of RT-Lab Be Shared With Customers](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-should-previous-releases-of-rt-lab-be-shared-with-customers/142)
**Author:** [@Yuheng](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Yuheng)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/how-should-previous-releases-of-rt-lab-be-shared-with-customers/142 "2026-09-16T20:54:06Z")
Hi all, I’m an Opal-RT FAE, and I’d like to start a discussion: Should we utilise this platform to share software resources with customers? Background We regularly receive customer requests for legacy RT-Lab versions t… --- ## [Is eHs working in VC707 FPGA?](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/is-ehs-working-in-vc707-fpga/161)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 1:49am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/is-ehs-working-in-vc707-fpga/161 "2026-09-09T01:49:05Z")
Below is the OP5707XG system structure. I am using eHs, which is based on FPGA. There is a VC707 FPGA in the OP5707XG system structure. Is ht eHs working in VC707 as shown in the OP5707XG system structure? --- ## [About Hypersim WT example](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/about-hypersim-wt-example/190)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/about-hypersim-wt-example/190 "2026-09-09T01:44:50Z")
I updated Hypersim to 2026.3, and I saw the WT components with GFM control in the smart inverter library. Are there any exmples of using WT components? And Will the Grid Forming Pv inverter have the components as well? … --- ## [Step time too small when connected to OP5707XG](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/step-time-too-small-when-connected-to-op5707xg/183)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 1:43am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/step-time-too-small-when-connected-to-op5707xg/183 "2026-09-09T01:43:56Z")
I ran the microgrid simulation in hypersim and connected it to OP5707XG. It showed the following message. I do not know the reason. --- ## [RTE PWM connect to MOSFET](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/rte-pwm-connect-to-mosfet/189)
**Author:** [@Hello](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Hello)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/rte-pwm-connect-to-mosfet/189 "2026-09-08T15:09:42Z")
I want to generate a 100kHz pulse train that will fed to MOSFET. As i am new to this will anyone suggest me for this --- ## [Using Agentic AI to do simulation](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/using-agentic-ai-to-do-simulation/176)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 1:30am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/using-agentic-ai-to-do-simulation/176 "2026-08-28T01:30:13Z")
Is it possible for Agentic AI to do OPAL-RT simulation? --- ## [SPS: From Building Models to Real-Time Validation](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/sps-from-building-models-to-real-time-validation/171)
**Author:** [@Mo.mansour](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Mo.mansour)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/sps-from-building-models-to-real-time-validation/171 "2026-08-19T20:02:22Z")
One of the strengths of SPS Software is that it supports engineers throughout the entire development cycle, from modeling and simulation to real-time and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. It starts with electrical mod… --- ## [CIGRE Interface application](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/cigre-interface-application/168)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 7:41am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/cigre-interface-application/168 "2026-08-19T07:41:52Z")
Does anyone know how to use CIGRE interface. I saw the CIGRE interface in hypersim --- ## [Combing GFL and GFM Inverters into one Inverter using smart inverter library](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/combing-gfl-and-gfm-inverters-into-one-inverter-using-smart-inverter-library/154)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/combing-gfl-and-gfm-inverters-into-one-inverter-using-smart-inverter-library/154 "2026-08-17T08:42:40Z")
I am using hypersim to model GFL and GFM using smart inverter library. But I want to combine them into one inverter with GFL and GFM control. How can I do? --- ## [Question about progressive selector](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/question-about-progressive-selector/166)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/question-about-progressive-selector/166 "2026-08-17T08:26:34Z")
I am not familar with the progressive selector. Why are there two outputs? y=u1gain+u2(1-gain) Based on the above equation, how can I determine the gain? (“gain” is the output) Thank you --- ## [Why HYPERSIM needs to do Analyze, Map tasks, and Generate Code](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/why-hypersim-needs-to-do-analyze-map-tasks-and-generate-code/152)
**Author:** [@Vincent\_Jiang](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/Vincent_Jiang)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 4:13am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/why-hypersim-needs-to-do-analyze-map-tasks-and-generate-code/152 "2026-08-12T04:13:09Z")
I am using HYPERSIM to do simulation. And I pushed the button of Analyze, Map Tasks, and Generate Code before running simulation. Why HYPERSIM needs to do Analyze, Map Tasks, and Generate Code before running simulation? --- ## [Frequency Scan Capability in Hypersim (Similar to ATP/EMTP)](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/frequency-scan-capability-in-hypersim-similar-to-atp-emtp/141)
**Author:** [@RAVITEJA](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/RAVITEJA)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:24am UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/frequency-scan-capability-in-hypersim-similar-to-atp-emtp/141 "2026-07-31T01:24:15Z")
Hi Team, I have a question regarding frequency-domain analysis in Hypersim. I am familiar with ATP , which is an EMTP-based simulation software. In ATP, there is a Frequency Scan feature that allows analysis of a ne… --- ## [BMS Testing Fundamentals](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/bms-testing-fundamentals/128)
**Author:** [@PFA007](https://community.opal-rt.com/u/PFA007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.opal-rt.com/t/bms-testing-fundamentals/128 "2026-07-21T19:36:16Z")
BMS Testing Fundamentals Understanding Modern Battery Management System Validation As electric vehicles, energy storage systems, aerospace platforms, and off-highway machines continue to evolve, the Battery Management …