Description
PSS SINCAL Platform 21.5 – Next-Generation Simulation Software for Power, Gas, and Pipe Networks
PSS SINCAL 21.5 is Siemens’ flagship simulation and planning platform for electrical, gas, water, district heating, and multi-utility networks. This latest release, launched in April 2025 with an update in June 2025, empowers engineers, utility planners, and technical consultants with the tools needed to analyze, simulate, and optimize modern infrastructure systems in a unified environment.
Widely used in over 100 countries, PSS® INCAL helps utilities ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety through detailed network modeling, automation, and simulation workflows.
🔍 What’s New in PSS SINCAL 21.5?
PSS SINCAL 21.5 introduces powerful new features and improvements designed to enhance usability, simulation depth, and platform stability:
✅ New Features & Functional Enhancements
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Improved Python scripting & automation APIs: Now allows deeper integration with third-party systems like GIS, SCADA, ERP, and external data streams.
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Smarter graphical interface: Redesigned toolbars and layout modes simplify access to network diagram editing, protection coordination, and steady-state analysis.
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Dynamic time-series visualization: Analyze load flow and contingency behaviors across time with greater clarity and precision.
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Geospatial map integration: Enhanced OpenStreetMap and ESRI support for background mapping, ideal for real-world infrastructure modeling.
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Extended network models: More precise control over transformer tap settings, line sag effects, voltage drop visualization, and harmonics studies.
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Enhanced pipe network modeling: Updated tools for hydraulic and thermal analysis of gas, water, and district heating pipelines.
⚙️ Technical Improvements & Bug Fixes
Version 21.5 includes a wide range of stability and performance updates based on feedback from global users and field deployments:
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Improved performance when handling large-scale network diagrams and simulations.
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Fixes for unexpected crashes during graphical editing, export/import operations, and 3D viewer modules.
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Better copy-paste behavior in schematic views and layout windows.
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Stability updates across protection devices (PD551/552/532), impedance relay settings, and relay library usage.
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UI consistency improvements and clearer error messaging for faster troubleshooting.
These updates ensure smoother workflows, reduced load times, and better responsiveness—especially for large utilities or infrastructure planners.
💻 System Requirements
Ensure your system is ready for PSS SINCAL 21.5 with these minimum requirements:
Component | Requirement |
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Operating System | Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit), Server 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019 / 2022 |
Processor | Multicore CPU, 64-bit, ≥ 2.0 GHz |
RAM | Minimum: 8 GB (16 GB recommended for large projects) |
Hard Disk | Minimum 20 GB free space |
Display | Full HD (1920×1200) or higher, True Color |
Databases Supported | SQLite, MS Access, Oracle 9i–19c, SQL Server 2008–2019 |
Optional: Integration with external platforms (GIS/SCADA) requires compatible drivers or connectors.
🎯 Who Is It For?
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Power system engineers performing load flow, short circuit, protection coordination, and dynamic simulation.
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Gas & water utilities modeling distribution and pressure networks.
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District heating planners managing thermal losses and pipe flows.
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Consulting firms building digital twin models for infrastructure optimization.
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Universities & researchers running detailed system studies and automation workflows.
🔒 Licensing & Support
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Licensed from Siemens Energy
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Support valid through October 2026
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Professional updates via Siemens SimTec Portal
Contact your authorized Siemens distributor for access, licensing models, and activation support.
📈 Why Upgrade to PSS SINCAL 21.5?
Upgrading ensures access to the latest tools, stronger performance, and long-term support. If you’re using version 20.x or older, 21.5 offers a noticeable leap in flexibility, automation readiness, and graphical enhancements—ideal for today’s increasingly complex and hybrid utility grids.
Buy or upgrade PSS SINCAL 21.5 today and empower your engineering team with the world’s most comprehensive power and infrastructure simulation software. Get accurate, reliable, and scalable results—whether you’re modeling a city’s electrical network, a gas grid, or an integrated utility landscape.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️5/5
Outstanding Simulation Tool for Power and Utility NetworksAs a power systems engineer working with utility-scale projects, I’ve used several modeling tools over the years—but PSS®SINCAL Platform 21.5 stands out as the most comprehensive and reliable solution for electrical network simulation, short circuit analysis, and load flow studies. The improved scripting interface in version 21.5, along with seamless integration with GIS and SCADA systems, has drastically improved our automation workflows and reduced manual overhead.
The enhanced graphical editor and high-resolution layout options make it easy to visualize large distribution and transmission networks. I particularly appreciate the stability improvements and the new protection coordination features, which streamline device settings and relay simulations across complex grid models.
Whether you’re handling distribution planning, contingency analysis, or multi-utility modeling (like gas or district heating), this version delivers outstanding performance and reliability. We’ve successfully implemented it for several digital twin and grid modernization projects—and the support from Siemens has been consistently excellent.
Highly recommended for professionals who need advanced power system analysis software that is both scalable and future-proof.
— Andrei L., Senior Power Systems Developer