The CMC 500 from OMiCRON is a groundbreaking modular and multi-phase protection relay test set and commissioning tool, designed to address the evolving challenges of modern power systems. With a focus on efficiency, versatility, safety, and cybersecurity, this test set is poised to set new benchmarks in the industry.
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Meeting Modern Challenges in Protection Testing
The CMC 500 tackles critical issues in protection technology, such as aging infrastructure, power grid expansion, and the growing shortage of skilled professionals. This lightweight yet robust solution ensures high-quality testing in minimal time, all while delivering an unmatched level of safety and cybersecurity.
Key Highlights:
- Efficiency: Save time with standardized and automated testing procedures, unparalleled software usability, and comprehensive documentation of results.
- Reliability: Built to withstand fieldwork conditions, the CMC 500 is tested to international standards and undergoes rigorous multi-day endurance tests before delivery.
- Versatility: Capable of testing a wide range of equipment, including protection relays, current transformers, and circuit breakers, with support for hybrid signal recording and flexible configurations.
- Safety: Features such as interlock keys, emergency shutdown options, and guided test execution make the CMC 500 a leader in user safety.
- Cybersecurity: Built-in secure boot, encrypted communication, and tamper-proof firmware ensure your critical infrastructure remains protected from emerging cyber threats.
Ready for IEC 61850 and Digital Substations
As the industry moves toward digitization, the CMC 500 is ready with integrated network interfaces and support for IEC 61850 protocols, including GOOSE, R-GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values. Its design allows seamless adaptation of existing test plans for digital environments, ensuring future-proof operations.
Advanced Testing Capabilities:
- Parameter-Based Testing: Detailed relay parameter analysis using the Test Universe software for precision and repeatability.
- System-Based Testing: Simulate realistic grid scenarios with RelaySimTest to validate complex protection systems, including distributed setups.
Efficiency Meets Automation
The CMC 500 is designed to minimize preparation time with features like:
- A Protection Testing Library (PTL) with templates for over 500 relay types.
- Test plans that can be reused for maintenance, firmware upgrades, and long-term comparisons.
- Automated reporting for transparent and standardized documentation.
Quick Checks with CMC Swift
The CMC Swift app allows for quick manual tests using smartphones or tablets, perfect for polarity and wiring checks during commissioning.
Built for Safety and Cybersecurity
The CMC 500‘s multi-stage safety concept complies with ISO 13849-1, offering protection against electrical hazards. Cybersecurity measures include:
- Secure Boot and encrypted communication.
- Compliance with ISO/IEC 11889 standards for trusted platform modules.
Flexibility with Generator Modules
Available in five variants, the CMC 500 can be customized to your testing needs. With up to 10 current outputs, high amplitude capabilities, and compatibility with numerous accessories, it is equipped to handle diverse testing scenarios.
Conclusion
The CMC 500 is more than a test set—it’s a future-ready solution for the ever-evolving needs of power systems. Whether it’s tackling the challenges of grid expansion, ensuring cybersecurity, or enabling precise testing, this device is designed to empower engineers with confidence and efficiency.
Discover more about the CMC 500 and its capabilities on the OMICRON website.