The OMICRON CMC 500 is a modular and multi-phase test set for protection relays and complete protection systems, designed to address current challenges in the validation and commissioning of electrical systems. With its adaptable architecture, the CMC 500 combines parameter-based automated testing with tests based on full system simulations to reveal hidden faults and improve the quality of the protection system by up to 80% compared to manual methods. Its technology supports testing in hybrid and fully digital IEC 61850 environments, including protocols such as GOOSE, R-GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values with configurable datasets, ensuring compatibility with multiple generations of relays and devices. Additionally, it incorporates advanced “by design” cybersecurity functions and personal safety features that reduce electrical risks during testing, complying with international functional standards. The equipment offers flexibility through variants with multiple current and voltage outputs, supports primary injection of up to 450 A, and has a wide range of accessories and software options for complete testing and troubleshooting in the field or laboratory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of tests can the CMC 500 perform?
The CMC 500 allows performing complete protective relay tests, combining parameter-based tests (verification of individual characteristics) and system-based tests (realistic simulation of events and faults), which provides an in-depth assessment of the behavior of the protection system.
How does it improve testing efficiency compared to traditional teams?
Through the automation of testing procedures, the use of predefined templates, and the automatic generation of results documentation, the CMC 500 can reduce testing effort by up to 80% compared to manual methods, standardizing processes and improving the reproducibility of tests.
What communication capabilities and protocols does the CMC 500 support?
The equipment supports modern communication protocols for digital substations, including GOOSE, R-GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values, making it suitable for testing in hybrid and fully digital IEC 61850 environments, with configurable dataset options.
What security features does the CMC 500 include?
The CMC 500 incorporates advanced safety features, such as output status display, emergency button option, secure interface, and design compliant with functional safety standards (such as EN 50191 and ISO 13849-1), reducing electrical risks for personnel during testing in substations or high-voltage installations.
What other applications can it cover besides protection relay testing?
In addition to relays, the CMC 500 is suitable for functional testing of other electrical assets, such as current transformers, circuit breakers, and devices with analog inputs, and it can be used as a tool for real-time signal analysis and recording for diagnostic and troubleshooting tasks.
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