The OMICRON CMC 356 is a universal commissioning and testing device designed for the comprehensive verification of protection and control systems in electrical substations. This multi-phase test set integrates six independent current sources with a wide dynamic range and high power (in three-phase mode up to 64 A and 860 VA per channel), allowing precise testing of electromechanical, static, and digital relays of all types, including systems with high loads. Its versatility makes it a key tool for advanced protection tests, wiring checks, fault simulation, IEC 61850 tests, and IED device evaluation, with options for analog measurement and transient recording that expand its diagnostic capabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main function of the CMC 356?
The CMC 356 is a universal testing system for protection relays, designed to generate current and voltage signals with high power and precision, allowing the verification of the correct behavior of protection systems, simulating power system events, and validating the logic and functionality of relays and IED equipment.
What types of relays and devices can the CMC 356 test?
The equipment is compatible with all generations and types of protection relays, including electromechanical, static, numerical units, and IED devices with IEC 61850 interfaces, offering output amplitudes and dynamics that cover demanding tests in the field or laboratory.
What current and power capabilities does the CMC 356 offer?
In three-phase mode, the CMC 356 has six current sources that can deliver up to 64 A per channel with 860 VA of power, which facilitates tests with high amplitude and load requirements, even in high-demand relays.
Which software is compatible with the CMC 356 for test control and automation?
The CMC 356 integrates with various OMICRON tools, including:
Test Universe for automated tests based on protection settings,
RelaySimTest for system behavior testing considering real events,
CMControl P for manual or remote control,
EnerLyzer Classic for analog measurements and transient recording.
What additional measurement options can the CMC 356 support?
Through hardware options such as ELT-1, the CMC 356 can operate as a multichannel current and voltage recorder, offering measurements of magnitude, phase, frequency, power, and harmonics, as well as trend recording and event transition, expanding its diagnostic capabilities.
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