When a document repository is down when you attempt to access it, the ISA principle Authentication is being violated. The authentication method is done during the log on phase and is performed by the ISA server which requests certificate. <span>The client then needs to send the appropriate client certificate to the server in order to be authenticated and to have access to the document.</span>
These were later renamed to "Specialized Technology" and "Simscape Components" to help explain this difference.
Specialized Technology (Second Generation) is a Simulink based library and has been around for longer. It can still connect to Simscape, but in the same way you can connect Simulink models to Simscape -- that is, you need converters and sometimes to break algebraic loops, etc. It also has more dedicated electrical power systems capabilities. If your model will be only power systems, and especially if it's a larger model, I'd recommend this one.
Simscape Components (Third Generation) is built using the Simscape language and therefore connects directly with other Simscape blocks. If you plan to use other Simscape domains like mechanical, hydraulic, etc. I'd recommend this one.
Character command shows the status.