PO Box 967, Hillcrest, 3650, South Africa
+27 (31) 765 6650
+27 (72) 768 5525
ReticMaster
Overview
Background
ReticMaster is a PC based program that runs under Microsoft Windows 7 and 10 operating systems. The latest version is recommended.
Hard Drive space of 50 MB is required. Memory requirements are as per required for the operating system.
There are 3 versions of the program to choose from:
ReticMaster FULL (unlimited busbar / node),
ReticMaster 500 (500 busbar / node limitation),
ReticMaster 100 (100 busbar / node limitation)
Voltage Range
ReticMaster can handle any voltage modelled in a network and allows for a totally mixed system.
Low voltage (LV<1000V)
Medium voltage (1000V<MV<44kV)
High voltage (HV>44kV)
Limits
Integrated system with no modules – all features are directly available included in all versions.
Functional overview
Interface
Powerful point & click interface makes the application easy to use
Using background images to do geographical placement of nodes
Automatic single line diagram generation capability
Electrical connectivity is modelled in the data which enables efficient network tracing
Dynamic calculations with each node placement – Calculations are extremely fast
All results are always available at all nodes after a calculation
Displayed information fully customisable
Compatibility
PSS/U + other if users have requirements
Any OLE enabled system can link to ReticMaster to use its engine
Technologies
Combined High, Medium and Low voltage technologies, simulations with unbalance and diversity include:
Delta or Star, 2 to 4 wire systems (120° Phase displacement) modelling,
1 phase systems (Phase to Neutral) modelling,
Single Wire Earth Return systems (SWER) modelling,
Dual phase systems (180° Phase Displacement, two phases & neutral).
Radial / Limited Mesh System Analysis
Any user defined voltage level (e.g. 275kV, 132kV, 400V, 120V)
Full technology mix
Calculations are automatic
An unlimited number of nodes are supported
Results are immediately available and may be displayed as required
Voltage analysis (caters for unbalance)
Current Flow analysis
Fault current analysis:
Three phase faults
Phase to Ground faults
Phase to Neutral faults
Phase to Phase to Ground faults
Phase to Phase faults
Full load energy and losses energy calculations are performed
Demand Side / Energy Management
Load types include Constant Power, Constant Impedance & Constant Current
Full domestic algorithms are available using appropriate diversity calculations for residential load modelling.
Statistical load analysis is available for residential load modelling
DC load profiling and battery calculation
Output
Graphic reporting such as under/over-voltage and over loaded equipment
Voltage profiles are directly available & are dynamically updated during network modifications.
Fault current profiles are available & dynamically updated
User definable GUI outputs are directly available
User definable reports are directly available in text or MS Excel format
Text Reporting of problems such as:
Open points,
Islands,
Voltage problems,
Rating problems and
Unbalance problems.
Interface to Other Programs
External programs such as Excel, Access, CAD, GIS-AM/FM, link directly to ReticMaster through OLE (object linking & embedding).
Ability to allow digitizing over an imported background image