CMC 430

Ultra-portable protection test set and calibrator

 Extremely light, precise, and flexible

Demanding challenges in future protection

testing
Time and cost pressure in the field of protection testing
have reached a new level of intensity. This trend is expected
to continue or even rise in the future. Concurrently, the
requirements on testing equipment are ever increasing.
It’s no longer just classic hardwired facilities that need to be
commissioned or routinely tested. More and more com-
munication based secondary protection and measurement
equipment present new challenges to personnel and test
sets. The calibration of energy meters, measuring transduc-
ers, PQ meters, and other measuring equipment also needs
to be addressed at this point.

DC input

Communication and
accessory ports

Analog / binary inputs

Binary outputs

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protection testing solution

Lightening the load Climbing to new heights in usability, versatility

For testing modern protection and measurement devices, and performance
current and power requirements are often not very The CMC 430 is the preferred choice for test engineers in
demanding, especially when 1 A CT secondaries are used. cases where excellent transportability is needed and three
Why carry around bulky and heavy equipment? What if currents up to 12.5 A are sufficient. Its low weight of just
there was an integrated testing and calibration solution for 8.7 kg / 19.2 lbs, and robust design with its edge protection
practically all kinds of devices installed in secondary circuits? predisposes the device for every outdoor and indoor use.
Based on 25 years of practical experience, OMICRON has Typically, this device is most suitable in environments
designed a brand new addition to its family. The CMC 430 where numerical and communication based protection
combines many innovative ideas and impresses in terms of prevails. With its extraordinarily high precision, it is also an
excellence in electrical engineering in combination with ideal source based calibrator for all kinds of measurement
ultimate ease of use. Technicians now have a great option: devices such as energy meters, transducers, PQ meters, and
working with the lightest, most flexible, and most precise PMUs. The CMC 430 combines its outstanding performance
protection test set in the world! as a relay tester and calibrator with hybrid measurement
and recording facilities (analog, binary, IEC 61850 GOOSE
messages and SV).

The product meets the safety and health

requirements as shown in the technical
specification section “Safety”, certified
by TÜV SÜD AMERICA INC.

Voltage outputs
6 x 150 V

Current outputs
3 x 12.5 A

Aux DC output

Your benefits
>> Ultra-portable
(8.7 kg / 19.2 lbs)
Combination socket
>> Convenient on-site handling
>> Six voltage outputs
>> Relay test set and calibrator
>> Hybrid measurement and recording

www.omicronenergy.com/CMC430
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Benefit from a variety of applications and different software tools

The CMC 430 is designed to work with OMICRON’s most powerful software tools. You can control the device using either a
Windows PC/laptop or an Android tablet and connect via Ethernet/USB cable or Wi-Fi.

Test Universe is the most powerful and convenient software Test Universe enables a variety of test approaches, from
tool for basic parameter related testing of protection and manual to fully automated and standardized tests, running
measurement devices in power systems. It offers a wide on a PC or laptop. The OMICRON Control Center (OCC)
range of comprehensive software options that are based allows the option to individually combine testing functions
on various packages in 16 languages. into an overall test plan. With the related Protection Testing
The packages are tailored to specific operational require- Library (PTL), OMICRON provides a collection of prepared
ments and contain a selection of Test Universe test mod- test plans for a vast number of relay-specific testing
ules. Each module is function-oriented and can operate applications and test objects.
either on a stand-alone basis or can be embedded in test Test Universe also comprises generic test modules to create
plans for fully automated testing. Software for special and perform special tests not covered by the function
applications completes the range. related modules. Furthermore, each module includes the
automatic reporting function for fully formatted test reports.
For more information see page 6.

Application Protection testing

CMC 430 enables easy and reliable systems with six voltage inputs. With
areas testing of solid state relays, numerical RelaySimTest, the device performs
relays, or IEC 61850 IEDs. With its distributed testing by simultaneously
six voltage outputs, it is ready for controlling multiple CMCs.
testing synchro-check and bay control

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The CMControl App is an easy to use control alternative to RelaySimTest is a unique software for protection and
Test Universe specifically designed for quick manual testing. scheme testing using one or more CMC test sets. Its system-
It runs on either an Android tablet or on a Windows PC/ based testing approach validates the correct operation of
laptop. The menu navigation guides the user step by step the entire protection system by simulating realistic power
through the test sequence. The test tools included and the system events. In addition to common tests, RelaySimTest
integrated fault models are optimized for manual testing to also reveals settings, logic and design errors in the scheme,
quickly obtain reliable test results that can simply be saved. requiring only a minimum of test steps.
The apps support two applications. The CMControl P App For distributed tests, such as teleprotection or line dif-
enables quick testing of protection and measurement ferential protection, multiple CMC 430s can be controlled
devices. The CMControl R App is adapted to the typical from only one PC while remote devices are connected via
processes for testing recloser and sectionalizer controls. a simple Internet connection and are time synchronized by
For more information visit our website CMGPS 588 or CMIRIG-B.
www.omicronenergy.com/cmcontrol-p or For more information visit our website
www.omicronenergy.com/cmcontrol-r www.omicronenergy.com/relaysimtest

Calibration Measurement
The CMC 430 generates highly precise The CMC 430 provides two Ethernet measurements of analog/binary
test signals for measurement device ports and six analog/binary input signals, IEC 61850 GOOSE messages
calibration, such as energy meters, channels. Along with its software op- and SV as well as transient recording,
transducers or PQ devices. tion EnerLyzer Live , it supports hybrid while analog outputs are active.

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Select your suitable Test Universe package

A package can be extended at any time by ordering additional single modules or optional add-ons.

Essential offers a good introduction with basic functions and modules; can serve as a Packages Add-ons
foundation for individually compiled packages

MeasurementEquipment
Standard contains all modules that are typically used for settings-based testing of
protection devices

IEC 61850 Advanced

Enhanced like Standard, specifically extended by functions for system-based testing

IEC 61850 Basic

and transient simulation as well as for free programming
Complete covers all functions and software modules that are offered for controlling

Enhanced
Complete
Standard
Essential
CMC test sets

Testing
OMICRON Control Center Automation tool, document-oriented test plan, template and report form ■ ■ ■ ■
QuickCMC Convenient manual testing in the Test Universe environment ■ ■ ■ ■
State Sequencer Determining operating times and logical timing relations by state-based sequences ■ ■ ■ ■
TransPlay Playback of COMTRADE files, recording of binary input status ■ ■ ■ ■
Harmonics Generation of signals with superimposed harmonics ■ ■ ■ ■
CB Configuration Module for setting the CB simulation ■ ■ ■ ■
Ramping Determining magnitude, phase, and frequency thresholds by ramping definitions ■ ■ ■
Pulse Ramping Determining magnitude, phase, and frequency thresholds by ramping definitions ■ ■ ■
Overcurrent Automatic testing of positive/negative/zero sequence overcurrent characteristics ■ ■ ■
Distance Impedance element evaluations using single-shot definitions in the Z-plane ■ ■ ■
Advanced Distance Impedance element evaluations using automatic testing modes ■ ■ ■
VI Starting Testing of the voltage dependent overcurrent starting function of distance relays ■ ■ ■
Autoreclosure Testing of the autoreclosure function with integral fault model ■ ■ ■
Single-Phase Differential Single-phase tests of the operating characteristic and the inrush blocking ■ ■ ■
Advanced Differential Comprehensive three-phase differential relay testing (four modules) ■ ■ ■
Annunciation Checker Verification of the correct marshalling and wiring of protection devices ■ ■ ■
Power Testing with visualization and assessment in the P-Q plane (basic) ■ ■ ■
Advanced Power Testing with visualization and assessment in the P-Q plane (enhanced) ■ ■ ■
Advanced TransPlay Playback and processing of COMTRADE, PL4, or CSV files ■ ■
Transient Ground Fault Simulation of ground-faults in isolated or compensated networks ■ ■
Synchronizer Automatic testing of synchronizing devices and synchro-check relays ■
Meter Testing of single and multifunction energy meters ■ ■
Transducer Testing of measurement transducers ■ ■
PQ Signal Generator Simulation of power quality phenomena according to IEC 61000-4-30 and IEC 62586 ■ ■
IEC 61850 Client/Server Automatic SCADA testing in accordance with IEC 61850 ■ ■ ■
GOOSE Configuration Testing with GOOSE according to IEC 61850 ■ ■ ■
Sampled Values Configura- Testing with Sampled Values according to IEC 61850-9-2 (“9-2 LE“) and
tion IEC 61869-9
■ ■
CMControl P App Quick and easy manual testing of protection and measurement devices ■ ■ ■
RelaySimTest System-based protection testing by simulating realistic power system events ■ ■
CM Engine Programming interface for controlling CMC test sets with user specific software ■ ■
EnerLyzer / EnerLyzer Live Analog measurements and transient recording with CMC test sets ■
TransView Transient signal analysis for COMTRADE files ■
Asset and maintenance management for protection systems
ADMO
Test set management

Contained in all packages: Binary I/O Monitor, AuxDC Configuration, ISIO Connect (for ISIO 200), Polarity Checker (for CPOL2).

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CMC 430 accessories

Description Order No.

Transport case VEHP0028
Heavy duty transport case with wheels, pluggable end plates, and extendable handle
for effective protection against dust, dripping water, and mechanical damage of a
CMC 430 and accessories, suitable for unattended shipping. The lid may be raised for
use as a bench for a notebook while the CMC 430 stays in the case.

Trolley / Backpack VEHP0029
With wheels, extendable handle and shoulder straps for transportation of a CMC
test set including accessories. For simple mechanical protection, not for unattended
shipping.

Soft bag VEHP0030

For simple dust and surface protection of a CMC 430, also usable as accessory bag
(included in standard delivery).

CMGPS 588 VEHZ3004

GPS controlled time reference with integrated antenna. It is optimized for
outdoor usage and works as a PTP ­grandmaster clock according to IEEE 1588-
2008 / IEEE C37.238-2011 Power Profile.

CMIRIG-B VEHZ1150
Interface box enabling the CMC 430 to send or receive the IRIG-B protocol or PPS
signals. CMIRIG-B performs the level conversion between the CMC and the sources or
receivers. CMGPS 588 can optionally be used as the source of a synchronizing trigger
pulse or PPS signal.
TICRO 100 OL000311
For time conversion from IEEE/PTP to PPX, IRIG-B, DCF77. With holdover functionality
for usage as time source in cases where no access to GPS is available.
www.omicron-lab.com/ticro-100

ISIO 200 VESC1600

Binary I/O Terminal (8 inputs, 8 outputs) with IEC 61850 Interface.

C-Probe 1 Current Clamp VEHZ4000

C-Probe 1 is an active AC and DC current probe with voltage output.

C-Shunt
C-Shunt 1 is a precision shunt (0.001 Ω) for 32 A continuous. VEHZ0080
C-Shunt 10 is a precision shunt (0.01 Ω) for 12.5 A continuous. VEHZ0081

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CMC 430 accessories

Description Order No.

CPOL 2 polarity checker VEHZ0702
For checking a series of terminals for correct wiring. The signal can be injected into the
primary side of a CT. Thus, the correct polarity of CT wiring can be included in the test.

ARC 256x VEHZ0092

For testing arc flash protection systems.

SEM 1 VEHZ1158
For the status detection of optical pulse LEDs of electronic energy meters. It is suitable
for a wavelength range of 550 nm to 1000 nm. SEM 1 consists of the OSH 256 passive
optical scanning head and an adapter cable for direct connection to the external
interface connector.

SEM 2 VEHZ1157
For scanning of all known rotor marks of Ferraris meters and optical pulse outputs of
electronic meters. It is suitable for a wavelength range of 450 nm to 950 nm. SEM 2
consists of the photoelectric scanning head TK 326 and an adapter cable for direct
connection to the external interface connector.

SEM 3 VEHZ1156
For pulse detection of electronic meters. The scanning head includes a ring magnet to
attach the unit to solid-state-meters. It is suitable for a wavelength range of 610 nm to
1000 nm. SEM 3 consists of the photo­electric scanning head SH 2015 and an adapter
cable for direct connection to the external interface connector.

SER 1 VEHZ1155
For scanning the status indication LEDs of protection relays. SER 1 consists of the
OSH 256R passive optical scanning head and the interface box IFB 256 for connecting
its binary outputs to one of the binary inputs of the CMC 430.

Generator combination cable VEHK0103

Connection between the generator combination plug of the CMC 430 to the test
object.

Mini Wi-Fi USB Adapter 1 VEHZ0095

For wireless control of the CMC 430.

CMC wiring accessory package VEHZ0060

For connecting test objects to CMC test sets, consisting of:
>> 6 + 6 flexible test lead adapters with retractable sleeve for connections to non-
safety sockets
>> 4 flexible jumpers for paralleling current outputs or shorting neutrals of binary
inputs
>> 4 + 4 crocodile clips for contacting pins or screw bolts
>> 12 flexible terminal adapters for screw-type terminals
>> 20 cable lug adapters for M4 (0.15 in) screws
>> 10 cable lug adapters for M5 (0.2 in) screws
>> 10 cable ties 150 mm (5.9 in) long
>> 1 accessory bag

Wi-Fi is subjected to technical and legal constraints. For more information contact your local OMICRON sales department.
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Technical specifications 1

CMC 430

Current amplifier Voltage amplifier

Number of outputs 3 Number of outputs 6

Ranges Range 1: 0 … 1.25 A Range 0 … 150 V
Range 2: 0 … 12.5 A Configurations 6 x 42 W at 150 V (typical)
Configurations 3 x 12.5 A; 90 W at 9 A (typical) 3 x 45 W at 150 V (typical)
1 x 12.5 A; 180 W at 9 A (typical) V E automatically calculated
1 x 37.5 A; 250 W at 24 A 1 x 84 W at 300 V (L-L) (typical)
Max. compliance voltage (L-N/L-L) 17 Vpk/34 Vpk 3 x 84 W at 300 V
(without common N) (typical)
Adjustable resolution (AC) 100 μA
Adjustable resolution (AC) 100 μV

Current magnitude accuracy

Voltage magnitude accuracy
Range typical 2,3 1 year 2 2 years 2
Range typical 2, 3 1 year 2 2 years 2
10...100 Hz; 0.02 + 0.005 0.04 + 0.01 0.07 + 0.01
I<6A 10...100 Hz 0.015 + 0.005 0.04 + 0.01 0.06 + 0.01
(V1-V3)
10...100 Hz; 0.08 + 0.01 0.11 + 0.01
I>6A 10...100 Hz 0.07 + 0.01 0.11 + 0.01
(V4-V6)

100
50
Output power (typ.) / W

80
Output power (typ.) / W

40
3 x 12.5 A
60
30
40 3 x 150 V
20
20
10

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12.5
Output current / A 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Output voltage / V

Trigger on overload
General amplifier specifications
Supported generators Current generators
Frequency range Sine signals DC … 1000 Hz
Timer accuracy 1 ms or better
Harmonics, Inter­ DC … 3000 Hz
harmonic, Transients
Adjustable resolution 1 mHz
Accuracy/drift ±4.6 ppm of set value (20 years)
Phase accuracy 0.005° typ. 0.02° guar.
50/60 Hz (ref V1)
THD+N at 50/60 Hz < 0.1 % at full scale
Simulated Power/ 0.1 % of set value at 50/60 Hz; PF = 1
Energy (1 Year) 50 V to 70 V at < 2 W
0.05 A to 6 A at < 0.3 Ohm
Protection All current and voltage outputs are fully
overload and short circuit proof and protected
against external high-voltage transient signals
and over temperature

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Unless otherwise stated all specifications are valid after 30 min. warm-up at 23 °C ±5 °C / 73 °F ±10 °F under symmetrical conditions and ohmic load
2
± (% of set value + % of range) or better
3
Typical values apply to 98 % of all devices immediately after a factory calibration (adjustment)

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Technical specifications 1

CMC 430

Analog / binary inputs Binary outputs

Binary functions Relay type 4 potential free relay contacts,

Number of inputs 6, each fully isolated software controlled

Measurement category 600 V / CAT II, 300 V / CAT III, Break capacity AC 300 V / 8 A / 2000 VA
150 V / CAT IV Break capacity DC 300 V / 8 A / 50 W
Ranges 10 mV, 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V,
Transistor type 4 open collectors (15 V / 5 mA)
600 V
Sampling frequency 10 kHz (resolution 100 μs)
Max. measuring time Infinite DC measuring input
Input configurations 0 ... ±600 V DC (threshold to be set),
Voltage mode
potential-free, DC and AC trigger,
counter Ranges ±10 mV, ±100 mV, ±1 V, ±10 V
Accuracy 2 0.03  + 0.01 (1 year)
Analog functions (10 V range) 0.04 + 0.01 (2 years)
Number of inputs 6, each fully isolated
Current mode
Measurement category 600 V / CAT II, 300 V / CAT III,
150 V / CAT IV Ranges ±1 mA, ±20 mA

Sampling frequency 10 kHz, 40 kHz (configurable) Accuracy 2 0.04  + 0.01 (1 year)

0.05 + 0.02 (2 years)
Overload indication yes
Phase / frequency accuracy 0.02° (2 years)
15 .. 70 Hz 0.01 % (2 years) Auxilary DC
Range Frequency 1 Year  2
2 Years 
2
Voltage ranges 12 ... 264 V DC
10 mV 10 Hz .. 1 kHz 0.26 + 0.08 0.30 + 0.08 Power Inrush (< 2 s) 120 W / 2 A
100 mV 10 Hz .. 1 kHz 0.15 + 0.04 0.18 + 0.05 Continuous 50 W / 0.8 A
1/10/100 V 10 Hz .. 1 kHz 0.08 + 0.03 0.11 + 0.04 Accuracy < 5 % of set value + 0.25 V
1 kHz .. 4 kHz 0.11 + 0.04 0.14 + 0.05
4 kHz .. 10 kHz 0.19 + 0.06 0.23 + 0.06
600 V 10 Hz .. 1 kHz 0.10 + 0.04 0.13 + 0.05 IEC 61850
1 kHz .. 4 kHz 0.13 + 0.05 0.16 + 0.06
Publishing
4 kHz .. 10 kHz 0.24 + 0.07 0.28 + 0.07
GOOSE 360 virtual binary outputs,
Analogue measurement quantities I, V (AC/DC, RMS and instanta-
128 GOOSEs
neous), φ, f; P, Q, S, harmonics (up
to 64th), df/dt Sampled Values IEC 61850-9-2 („9-2LE“);
IEC 61869-9
Hybrid 3 recording while analog With software option
outputs are active EnerLyzer Live  Subscribing
GOOSE 360 virtual binary inputs,
128 GOOSEs
Counter inputs
Sampled Values 4 streams (IEC 61850; IEC 61869-9)
Number 2
General
Max. counting frequency 100 kHz
Maximum number of streams 4
Max. input voltage ±30 V
(publishing or subscribing) (1 stream: 4 V + 4 I)
Threshold voltage 6 V (2 V hysteresis)
Pulse width > 3 µs

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Unless otherwise stated all specifications are valid after 30 min. warm-up at 23 °C ±5 °C / 73 °F ±10 °F under symmetrical conditions and ohmic load
2
± (% of reading + % of range) or better
3
Analog, binary, SV and GOOSE

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Time synchronization Interfaces

CMC 430 to external reference Electrical / data

CMIRIG-B, CMGPS 588 Synchronization accuracy 2 PoE ethernet ports 10/100/1000 Base-TX
typically 1 μs or better IEEE 802.3a compliant
guaranteed 5 μs or better 1 USB Type-B port USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbit/s
To external voltage Reference signal on binary input 6: 1 USB Type-A port USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbit/s
10 ... 600 V / 15 ... 70 Hz
1 External interface For ARC 256x, SEM1, SEM2, SEM3,
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) IEEE 1588-2008 SER1, CMIRIG-B
IEEE C37.238-2011 (Power Profile)
4 Expansion ports For future accessories such as
IEC 61869-9 / Part 9
low-level signal generation
CMC 430 to TICRO 100 in holdover max. 25 μs drift in 24 hours (with Up to 25 W power supply per port
mode (no access to GPS) high precision oscillator OXCO-25)
Visible / audible
Internal system clock
LEDs for the indication of the status of analog output signals (voltage,
Frequency drift < 0.37 ppm / 24 h current, Aux DC)
< 4.6 ppm / 20 years
In addition a configurable beeper can be activated / deactivated
All inputs and outputs (analog, binary, Sampled Values, and GOOSE) stay
permanently in sync with the CMC 430 system clock.
Equipment reliability
CMC 430 to test objects
IRIG-B, PPS, PPX Via CMIRIG-B, TICRO 100 EMC Emission
International / Europe IEC/EN 61326-1, IEC/EN 55022
(Class A), IEC/EN 61000-3-2/3
Power supply North America FCC Subpart B of Part 15 (Class A),
Nominal 100 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1000 W CISPR 22 (Class A)

Permissible 85 ... 264 V, 45 ... 65 Hz EMC Immunity

International / Europe IEC/EN 61326-1, IEC/EN 61000-6-5

Environmental conditions Safety

Operating temperature -25 ... +50 °C / -13 ... +122 °F International / Europe IEC/EN 61010-1

IEC/EN 61010-2-030
Storage and transportation -40 ... +70 °C / -40 ... +158 °F
temperature North America UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-030,
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1,
Relative humidity 5 ... 95 %, non-condensing
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-2-030
Max. altitude for operating 4000 m
Max. altitude for non-operating 15000 m Mechanical tests
International / Europe IEC/EN 60721-3-7 (7M2)
IEC/EN 60068-2-64 (30 min)
Weight and dimensions IEC/EN 60068-2-27
IEC/EN 60068-2-31
Weight 8.7 kg / 19.2 lbs
Dimensions 270 x 150 x 380 mm / 
10.6 x 5.9 x 15.0 in

Miscellaneous

Hardware diagnostics Self diagnostics upon each start-up

Galvanically separated groups Mains, voltage amplifier, current
amplifier, auxiliary DC supply,
binary/analog input

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OMICRON is an international company serving the electrical power industry with
innovative testing and diagnostic solutions. The application of OMICRON products
allows users to assess the condition of the primary and secondary equipment on
their systems with complete confidence. Services offered in the area of consulting,
commissioning, testing, diagnosis and training make the product range complete.

Customers in more than 160 countries rely on the company’s ability to supply leading-
edge technology of excellent quality. Service centers on all continents provide a broad
base of knowledge and extraordinary customer support. All of this together with our
strong network of sales partners is what has made our company a market leader in the
electrical power industry.

The following publications provide further information on the solutions

described in this brochure:

Testing Solutions for Protection RelaySimTest

and Measurement Systems Software for system-based protection testing with CMC test sets
Product Catalog

Product catalog RelaySimTest

For more information, additional literature, and detailed contact information

of our worldwide offices please visit our website.

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