Typhoon HIL Application Notes
- Application Notes Introduction
  Brief overview of the different categories of Application Notes
- Grid-connected converters
  Grid-connected converter applications featuring various grid support functionalities.
- Automotive
  Electric cars and other automotive applications.
- Aerospace
  System-level and component-level aircraft applications.
- Battery management systems
  Battery management system (BMS) examples
- How-to Guides
  Guides, tips, and tricks on various aspects of Typhoon HIL toolchain usage.
  - How to couple electrical and thermal models
    How to guide for coupling electrical and thermal models in Typhoon HIL Schematic Editor.
  - How to import DLL file for C function
    Walkthrough on how to import and include Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files into your model using the C function component.
  - Software-in-the-loop approach in rapid control prototyping
    Demonstration of two RCP implementations of a PI Controller using Schematic Editor libraries and C code import from Simulink
  - How-to use the Frequency response widget
    Demonstration on how to use the Frequency Response widget in HIL SCADA
  - Using Bode plots in Schematic Editor to troubleshoot converter design issues
    Demonstration on how to use Python-specific libraries (such as scipy) to resolve issues with designing power converter controls.
  - Microgrid Toolbox DER components guide
    Comprehensive guide on Microgrid Toolbox DER component types and when to use them.
  - How to scale simulated signals for a C-HIL interface
    This how to guide explains scaling, which is a crucial step in interfacing a HIL device with an external device under test (DUT), such as a controller, relay, PLC, etc.
- Communication Protocols
  Interoperability. Cybersecurity. Modbus, Sunspec, IEC61850, IEEE C37.118, DNP3, CAN, OPC UA, and more.
- Power Systems
  Power system simulation. Relay protection testing. Power flow tool integration and co-simulation.
- Microgrids
  Rapid microgrid pre-commissioning and system integration. Microgrid controller RCP and testing.
- Electrical Drives
  Converters coupled with high-fidelity electrical machine models for high performance motor drive applications.
- Power Supplies
  Linear and switching power supplies for industrial and laboratory applications.
- Marine Power Systems
  Hybrid propulsion, shipboard power management, offshore renewables, offshore oil and gas platform power supplies.
- Power Quality
  Real-time power quality/harmonic analysis. Incorporate active filters and FACTS devices (STATCOM, DVR, SVC).
- Medical Devices
  X-ray, MRI, ICD, pacemakers, defibrillators, emergency ventilators, ECG, EMG, bioelectronics.

How-to Guides

Guides, tips, and tricks on various aspects of Typhoon HIL toolchain usage.

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Table 1. How-to Guides
Name	Description of Content
How to couple electrical and thermal models	How to guide for coupling electrical and thermal models in Typhoon HIL Schematic Editor.
How to import DLL file for C function	Walkthrough on how to import and include Dynamic Link Library (DLL) files into your model using the C function component.
Software-in-the-loop approach in rapid control prototyping	Demonstration of two RCP implementations of a PI Controller using Schematic Editor libraries and C code import from Simulink
How-to use the Frequency response widget	Demonstration on how to use the Frequency Response widget in HIL SCADA
Using Bode plots in Schematic Editor to troubleshoot converter design issues	Demonstration on how to use Python-specific libraries (such as scipy) to resolve issues with designing power converter controls.
Microgrid Toolbox DER components guide	Comprehensive guide on Microgrid Toolbox DER component types and when to use them.
How to scale simulated signals for a C-HIL interface	This how to guide explains scaling, which is a crucial step in interfacing a HIL device with an external device under test (DUT), such as a controller, relay, PLC, etc.