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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    ETAP PS

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AETAP, headquartered in Irvine, offers ETAP PS, their suite of power system modeling. simulation and optimization software, supporting power management, grid transmission analysis, and other electrical systems.N/A

    NI Multisim

    Score7.7 out of 10
    N/ANational Instruments offers Multisim, a simulation application for engineers, designers, and educators.

    $1,869

    per user

    Pricing
    ETAP PSNI Multisim
    Editions & Modules
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    Base
    $1,869.00
    per user
    Full
    $3,267.00
    per user
    Professional
    $4,838.00
    per user
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    ETAP PSNI Multisim
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
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    User Ratings
    ETAP PSNI Multisim
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    ETAP PSNI Multisim
    Likelihood to Recommend
    ETAP - Operation Technology
    ETAP is highly recommended for evaluating static conditions in electrical power systems, whether in high or medium complexity networks. For example, study of load flow, analysis of frequency harmonics.
    On the other hand, I would not recommend ETAP for the simulation of highly complex control systems that require a dynamic analysis of the variables.
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    NI (National Instruments)
    For simulation of electrical and electronics circuits either in transient or normal mode or various other modes. To obtain plots between various circuit parameters and elements and also check values of various output parameters based on input parameters. It also has various examples in the library which make it easier to modify few params instead of designing circuits from scratch
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    ETAP - Operation Technology
    • Excellent facility for the design of electrical systems, since it has multiple options and configuration.
    • Truly intuitive, it is easy to adapt to the user interface, so the learning curve is very fast.
    • It offers a wide variety of electrical studies that can be carried out, therefore it is very versatile for multiple applications.
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    NI (National Instruments)
    • It has various components available
    • Real time simulation of various circuits
    • Various types of simulations for a single circuits to obtain plots and values
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    Cons
    ETAP - Operation Technology
    • Perhaps the interface is somewhat confusing the first time you use the program.
    • It offers a wide configuration, which can be overwhelming.
    • Sometimes the program can freeze depending on the size of the electrical grid that is being simulated. This also depends on the software requirements.
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    NI (National Instruments)
    • It's good but sometimes error during simulation won't be more specific
    • Has wide range of elements but some specifications aren't available
    • Nothing
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    Usability
    ETAP - Operation Technology
    ETAP PS is really easy to use. When recreating the power system to be simulated, it is easy to obtain a result close to reality due to the multiple components offered in the interface. As for the electrical studies available, they are simple to execute and require really little configuration to make them work, always offering a wide variety of options to adjust the program to the simulation of the desired condition.
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    NI (National Instruments)
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    Support Rating
    ETAP - Operation Technology
    Sometimes when the program crashes for a random reason, it is difficult to find a direct solution to the problem. I think better documentation is needed for this type of case. Still, more and more people are sharing their work on the web, making it easier to orient yourself when these issues occur.
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    NI (National Instruments)
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    Alternatives Considered
    ETAP - Operation Technology
    Simulink allows to analyze and simulate different variables with respect to time in an electric power system, but it is more focused on visual programming On the other hand, ETAP is better designed for static simulation of power systems, offering options and studies in a very more direct and easier to execute.
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    NI (National Instruments)
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    Return on Investment
    ETAP - Operation Technology
    • Improves the reliability of the electrical system.
    • Study of the system operations, allowing a better adjustment of the facilities that are in production.
    • Provides results that allow you to select solutions for energy saving.
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    NI (National Instruments)
    • Prevent components from being burnt out
    • Better design of circuits
    • Real time testing
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