CMC 256plus User Manual PDF

CMC 256plus
User Manual
CMC 256plus Reference Manual
Article Number VESD2002 - Version CMC256plus.AE.6

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface...................................................................................................................... 7
Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 8
1 Designated Use ............................................................................................ 11
2 Introduction .................................................................................................. 12
2.1 Options Available for the CMC 256 Test Set................................................................. 12
3 Operating the CMC 256 ............................................................................... 13

3.1 System Components ..................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Safe Use of the Connecting Cables ............................................................................... 14
3.2.1 Test Lead Adapter for Non-Safety Sockets ....................................................... 14
3.2.2 Regular Test Leads for Safety Sockets ............................................................. 15
3.2.3 Terminal adapters.............................................................................................. 15
3.2.4 M4 (0.15") Cable Lug Adapters ......................................................................... 16
3.2.5 M5 (0.20") Cable Lug Adapters ......................................................................... 16
3.3 Starting the Test System ................................................................................................ 17
4 Setup and Function ..................................................................................... 19

4.1 Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 20
4.1.1 Voltage Output (Voltage Amplifier) .................................................................... 21
4.1.2 Current Output (Current Amplifier)..................................................................... 22
4.1.3 Binary / Analog Input (Binary Inputs 1 – 10) ...................................................... 23
4.1.4 Binary / Analog Input (Analog Inputs 1 – 10) ..................................................... 23
4.1.5 Analog DC Input (UDC, IDC) ............................................................................. 25
4.1.6 Binary Output..................................................................................................... 25
4.1.7 AUX DC (DC Power for Test Objects) ............................................................... 26
4.1.8 CPU ................................................................................................................... 27
4.1.9 Power Supplies (DC-DC)................................................................................... 27
4.2 Signal Generation.......................................................................................................... 28
4.2.1 Accuracy and Signal Quality.............................................................................. 28
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5 Connections and Interfaces ........................................................................ 29

5.1 Front Panel Connections ............................................................................................... 29
5.1.1 Generator Combination Socket for VOLTAGE OUTPUT and CURRENT
OUTPUT ............................................................................................................ 32
5.2 Connections on the Back Panel .................................................................................... 34
5.2.1 Ethernet Ports ETH1 and ETH2 ........................................................................ 34
5.2.2 ! Button .............................................................................................................. 35
5.2.3 Associate Button................................................................................................ 35
5.2.4 Status LED A, B................................................................................................. 36
5.2.5 Ethernet / Network Settings ............................................................................... 36
5.2.6 SELV Interfaces................................................................................................. 38
5.2.6.1 External Interface ("ext. Interf.") ......................................................... 38
5.2.6.2 LL out 1-6 (Low Level Outputs 1-6) .................................................... 39
5.2.6.3 LL out 7-12 (Low Level Outputs 7-12) - Option "LLO-2"..................... 39
6 Technical Data .............................................................................................. 41

6.1 Main Power Supply........................................................................................................ 41
6.2 Insulation Coordination.................................................................................................. 42
6.3 Outputs .......................................................................................................................... 43
6.3.1 Extended Frequency Range .............................................................................. 44
6.3.2 CURRENT OUTPUT A and B............................................................................ 45
6.3.2.1 Typical Duty Cycles for Different Loads and Output Configurations .. 46
6.3.2.2 Ensuring continuous operation ........................................................... 54
6.3.3 Parallel Switching of CURRENT OUTPUT A and B .......................................... 55
6.3.4 Single-phase Operation for Output Currents ..................................................... 56
6.3.5 Voltage Outputs ................................................................................................. 58
6.3.5.1 Power Diagram for Three-Phase Operation ....................................... 59
6.3.5.2 Power Diagram for Single-Phase Operation ...................................... 60
6.3.6 Accuracy of Output Power ................................................................................. 61
6.3.7 Operational Limits in Conjunction with a Weak Mains Supply Voltage.............. 61
6.3.8 Low Level Outputs "LL out" for External Amplifiers ........................................... 62
6.3.9 Low-Level Binary Outputs ("ext. Interf.")............................................................ 64
6.3.10 Binary Output Relays......................................................................................... 66
6.3.11 DC Supply (AUX DC)......................................................................................... 67
6.4 Inputs.............................................................................................................................. 68
6.4.1 Binary Inputs...................................................................................................... 68
6.4.2 Counter Inputs 100 kHz (Low Level) ................................................................. 71
6.4.3 DC Measurement Inputs (ANALOG DC INPUT) ............................................... 73
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6.5 Technical Data of the Ethernet Ports.............................................................................. 74

6.5.1 The NET-1B Board ............................................................................................ 74
6.5.2 The NET-1 Board............................................................................................... 75
6.6 Environmental Conditions............................................................................................... 76
6.6.1 Climate............................................................................................................... 76
6.6.2 Shock and Vibration........................................................................................... 76
6.7 Mechanical Data............................................................................................................ 76
6.8 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 76
6.9 Safety Standards, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) and Certificates ..................... 77
6.10 The EnerLyzer Measurement Option ............................................................................. 78
6.10.1 General Data ..................................................................................................... 79
6.10.2 Multimeter Mode ................................................................................................ 79
6.10.2.1 Accuracy AC Measurements .............................................................. 80
6.10.2.2 Channel Cross-Talk............................................................................ 83
6.10.2.3 Accuracy Phase Measurement........................................................... 84
6.10.2.4 Accuracy of the Frequency Measurement.......................................... 86
6.10.2.5 Accuracy of Power Measurement....................................................... 87
6.10.3 Harmonic Analysis ............................................................................................. 91
6.10.3.1 Accuracy of the Frequency Measurement.......................................... 92
6.10.3.2 Accuracy Amplitude Measurement..................................................... 93
6.10.3.3 Accuracy of Phase Measurement....................................................... 94
6.10.4 Transient Recording .......................................................................................... 95
6.10.5 Trend Recording ................................................................................................ 96
6.11 The PAR-1 Option (CMC 256 with Parallel Port)........................................................... 97
6.12 The LLO-2 Option (Low Level Outputs)......................................................................... 98
7 Increasing the Output Power ...................................................................... 99

7.1 1 x 0 ... 12.5 A .............................................................................................................. 100
7.2 1 x 0 ... 37.5 A .............................................................................................................. 101
7.3 1 x 0 ... 75 A ................................................................................................................. 103
7.4 2 x 0 ... 37.5 A .............................................................................................................. 105
7.5 3 x 0 ... 25 A ................................................................................................................. 106
7.6 Single-Phase Voltage ................................................................................................... 107
7.7 Operation with External Amplifiers .............................................................................. 108
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8 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 109

8.1 Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................................ 109
8.2 Potential Errors, Possible Causes, Remedies............................................................. 110
8.3 Overheating .................................................................................................................. 111
9 CMC 256-Related Products and Accessories ......................................... 113

9.1 CMA Current Amplifiers & CMS Voltage Amplifiers .................................................... 113
9.2 CMControl-6 ................................................................................................................. 114
9.3 CMB IO-7...................................................................................................................... 115
9.4 CMUSB-P Converter .................................................................................................... 117
9.5 Time Synchronization Accessories............................................................................... 118
9.5.1 CMGPS............................................................................................................ 118
9.5.2 CMIRIG-B ........................................................................................................ 120
9.6 100TX to 100FX-SC Converter .................................................................................... 122
9.7 Current Clamp C-PROBE1........................................................................................... 123
9.8 Accessories for Meter Testing ...................................................................................... 124
9.8.1 Scanning Head OSH256 ................................................................................. 124
9.8.2 Interface Box IFB256 ....................................................................................... 125
9.8.3 Scanning Head TK 326.................................................................................... 126
9.8.4 Scanning Head TVS 6.15/1 ............................................................................. 127
9.8.5 Adapter Cable for Scanning Heads ................................................................. 128
9.8.6 CMLIB B .......................................................................................................... 129
9.8.7 CMLIB A .......................................................................................................... 130
9.8.8 CPOL Polarity Tester....................................................................................... 131
9.8.9 Connection Cable for REF 54x Relays (ABB) with Low Level Signal Inputs ... 132
9.8.10 C-Shunt............................................................................................................ 133
9.9 Wiring Accessories ....................................................................................................... 134
9.9.1 Standard Delivery Scope ................................................................................. 134
9.9.2 Optional CMC Wiring Accessory Package ...................................................... 135
9.10 Ordering Information..................................................................................................... 138
Appendix .............................................................................................................. 145

The OMICRON Bootloader software ..................................................................................... 145
Contact Information / Technical Support ...........................................................149
Index ..................................................................................................................... 151
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Preface
PREFACE
The purpose of this reference manual is to familiarize users with the
CMC 256plus test set and to show how to properly use it in various
application areas.
The manual contains important tips on how to use the CMC 256plus safely,
properly, and efficiently. Its purpose is to help you avoid danger, repair costs,
and down time as well as to help maintain the reliability and life of the
CMC 256plus.
This manual is to be supplemented by existing national safety standards for
accident prevention and environmental protection.
The reference manual should always be available at the site where the
CMC 256plus is used. It should be read by all personnel operating the test
set.
Note: The OMICRON Test Universe software also installs a PDF version of
this reference manual. It can directly be opened by a mouse-click from the
help topic "User Manuals of OMICRON Test Universe".
In addition to the reference manual and the applicable safety regulations in
the country and at the site of operation, the usual technical procedures for
safe and competent work should be heeded.
Note: This reference manual describes the CMC 256plus hardware - that is,
the physical test set. In order to get familiar with the software for controlling
and configuring the CMC 256plus, please refer to the software manuals
and/or the OMICRON Test Universe Help.
Convention:
For the sake of readability, this reference manual uses the abbreviation
"CMC 256" to refer to the CMC 256plus test set
For Your Safety Please Note

The CMC 256plus test set can output life-hazardous voltages and currents.
Throughout the manual, this symbol indicates special safety-relevant
notes/directions linked to the possibility of touching live voltages and/or
currents. Please thoroughly read and follow those directions to avoid life-
hazardous situations.
This symbol indicates potential hazards by electrical voltages/currents
caused by, for example, wrong connections, short-circuits, technically
inadequate or faulty equipment or by disregarding the safety notes of the
following sections.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before operating the CMC 256 test set, carefully read the following
safety instructions.
Only operate (or even turn on) the CMC 256 after you have read this
reference manual and fully understood the instructions herein.
The CMC 256 may only be operated by trained personnel. Any
maloperation can result in damage to property or persons.
Rules for Use

• The CMC 256 should only be used when in a technically sound
condition. Its use should be in accordance with the safety regulations for
the specific job site and application. Always be aware of the dangers of
the high voltages and currents associated with this equipment. Pay
attention to the information provided in the reference manual and the
software documentation.
• The CMC 256 is exclusively intended for the application areas specified
in section 1, "Designated Use" on page 11. The manufacturer/
distributors are not liable for damage resulting from unintended usage.
The user alone assumes all responsibility and risk.
• The instructions provided in this reference manual and the associated
software manuals are considered part of the rules governing proper
usage.
• Do not open the CMC 256 or remove any of its housing components.
Orderly Practices and Procedures

• The reference manual (or its "electronic PDF pendant", which is installed
to your computer with the OMICRON Test Universe software) should
always be available on site where the CMC 256 is used.
Note: The OMICRON Test Universe software also installs a PDF version
of this reference manual. It can directly be opened by a mouse-click from
the help topic "User Manuals of OMICRON Test Universe". The
Test Universe Help can be launched by clicking Help on the Start Page.
• Personnel assigned to using the CMC 256 must have read this reference
manual and fully understood the instructions herein.
• Do not carry out any modifications, extensions or adaptations at the
CMC 256.
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Safety Instructions
Operator Qualifications
• Testing with the CMC 256 should only be carried out by authorized and
qualified personnel.
• Personnel receiving training, instruction, direction, or education on the
CMC 256 should remain under the constant supervision of an
experienced operator while working with the equipment.
Safe Operation Procedures

• Follow the instructions in sections 3.2 and 3.3 that describe the safe use
of the connecting cables and how to set the CMC 256 into operation.
• CMC 256 must only be used from a power outlet that has a protective
earth.
• Do not block the access to safety-relevant test set components like the
main power switch or the power cord. In cases of an emergency, these
components need free and quick access.
• Do not connect any of the front panel VOLTAGE/CURRENT OUTPUTS
1 ... 3 or VOLTAGE OUTPUT 4, respectively, to protective earth. The N
sockets, however, may be connected to protective earth.
• When connecting to the banana plug sockets, only use cables with
4 mm/0.16 " safety banana connectors and plastic housing. Always
insert plugs completely.
• Before connecting and disconnecting test objects, verify that all outputs
have been turned off. Never connect or disconnect a test object while the
outputs are active.
• When disconnecting power supply cables or test leads, always start from
the device feeding the power or signal.
• All sockets on the front panel are to be considered dangerous with
working voltages up to 300 Vrms. Only use cables that meet these
respective requirements to connect to the equipment.
• Red Signal Light :

If the voltage on any of the four voltage outputs or on the "AUX DC"
output exceeds 42 V, the associated signal light lights up.
• Do not insert objects (e.g., screwdrivers, etc.) into the sockets or into the
ventilation slots.
• Do not operate the CMC 256 under wet or moist conditions
(condensation).
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• Do not operate the CMC 256 when explosive gas or vapors are present.
• The SELV-interface (SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage) of the CMC 256 -
"Host Interf." or “ETH1”, "LL out" (Low Level Outputs), "ext. Interf." -
should only have external devices connected that meet the requirements
for SELV equipment according to EN 60950 or IEC 60950.
• For applications with DC current: The load may not exceed 3 mH
because of dangerous feedback current.
• When setting up the CMC 256, make sure that the air slots on the back,
top, and bottom of the test set remain unobstructed.
• Voltages up to 1 kV can be present inside the CMC 256! Therefore,
opening the CMC 256 is only permitted by qualified experts either at the
factory or at certified external repair centers.
• If the CMC 256 is opened by the customer, all guarantees are
invalidated.
• CMC 256 Ethernet functionality (see section 5.2.1, "Ethernet Ports ETH1
and ETH2" on page 34):
- It is a product of laser class 1 (EN 60825, IEC 60825).
- Connect ETH1 only to Ethernet ports.
• If the CMC 256 seems to be functioning improperly, please contact the
OMICRON Tecnical Support (see section "Contact Information /
Technical Support" on page 149).
Changing the Power Fuse

• Unplug the power cord between the test set and the power source.
• The fuse is located at the back of the test set.
• Fuse type: T12.5 AH 250 V (wire fuse 5 × 20 mm).
For safety reasons please use only fuse types recommended by the
manufacturer. Refer to 6.1, "Main Power Supply" on page 41 for more
information.
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Designated Use
1 DESIGNATED USE
The CMC 256 is a computer-controlled test set for the testing of:
• protection relays
• transducers
• energy meters
• PQ (power quality) analyzers.
In addition to the test functions, optional high-performance measurement
functions [0 Hz (DC) ... 10 kHz] for ten analog inputs are available.
The CMC 256 is part of the OMICRON Test Universe which, in addition to
the physical test set, consists of a test software for a computer with
Windows1 operating system, and, when needed, external voltage and/or
current amplifiers, GPS or IRIG-B synchronization units or other
accessories.
Features of the CMC 256plus:

• Output of test quantities:
- 4 × voltage
- two galvanically separated current triples.
• Control of external amplifiers (up to 12 additional test signals) through
the low-level interface.
• Supply of DC voltages to the test object.
• Output of binary signals.
• Capture of signals, counter impulses, and DC measured values.
• Option EnerLyzer: Measurement and analysis of DC and AC voltages, as
well as DC and AC currents by means of a clip-on probe (refer to section
6.10, "The EnerLyzer Measurement Option" on page 78).
Any other use of the CMC 256 is considered improper and may result in
damage to property or persons.
1 Windows is a US registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
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2 INTRODUCTION
The CMC 256 is a part of the OMICRON Test Universe which, in addition to
the physical test set, consists of a test software for a computer with
Microsoft WIndows operating system, and, when needed, external voltage
and/or current amplifiers, GPS or IRIG-B synchronization units or other
accessories (refer to section 9, "CMC 256-Related Products and
Accessories" on page 113).
This reference manual describes the hardware of the CMC 256. The
configuration and control of the CMC 256 is carried out by the test software
of the OMICRON Test Universe. For more detailed information, please read
the user manuals and the OMICRON Test Universe Help.
Note: The OMICRON Test Universe software also installs a PDF version of
this reference manual. It can directly be opened by a mouse-click from the
OMICRON Test Universe Help topic "User Manuals".
2.1 Options Available for the CMC 256 Test Set

The following options are available for the CMC 256 test set:
• EnerLyzer
Software module for measuring and analyzing AC and DC voltages (refer
to section 6.10, "The EnerLyzer Measurement Option" on page 78).
• LLO-2 (low level outputs 7-12)
SELV interface connector holding two independent generator triples
(SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage). These six additional high accuracy
analog signal sources can serve to either control an external amplifier or
to directly provide small signal outputs.
For more information please refer section 6.3.8, "Low Level Outputs
"LL out" for External Amplifiers" on page 62.
• PAR-1 (CMC 256 with parallel port)
Also refer to section 6.11, "The PAR-1 Option (CMC 256 with Parallel
Port)" on page 97.
The CMC 256 with a parallel port, replacing the two Ethernet ports.
Option PAR-1 is used, for example, in conjunction with the OMICRON
CMB IO-7.
The CMB IO-7 is a computer-controlled extension unit used for
applications where the number of available binary inputs and outputs of a
CMC test set is not sufficient. The binary inputs and outputs of CMB IO-7
can be used as an equivalent extension.
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Operating the CMC 256
• FL-6
In a number of countries (e.g., Japan), the export of multiphase
generators able to output steady signals with a frequency between
600 Hz and 2000 Hz is not permitted.
The FL-6 option constraints the maximum fundamental frequency that
the test set can generate to 599 Hz. Test sets with the FL-6 option can
therefore be exported without any restrictions (refer to 6.3, "Outputs" on
page 43).
3 OPERATING THE CMC 256

Only operate (or even turn on) the CMC 256 after you have read this
reference manual and fully understood the instructions herein.
3.1 System Components

Before operating the CMC 256 for the first time, use the packing list to verify
that all components of the test system are available.
To set the CMC 256 into operation you need the following components:
• CMC 256 with (mains) power cable.
• Connecting cable CMC 256 ↔ computer.
• Connecting cable(s) CMC 256 ↔ test object.
• A computer equipped with the OMICRON Test Universe software.
To communicate with a standard CMC 256, this computer needs an
Ethernet port (see also section 5.2.1, "Ethernet Ports ETH1 and ETH2"
on page 34).
To communicate with a CMC 256 with PAR-1 option, this computer
needs either a parallel printer port or an USB port plus a CMUSB-P
converter (see 9.4, "CMUSB-P Converter" on page 117).
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3.2 Safe Use of the Connecting Cables

3.2.1 Test Lead Adapter for Non-Safety Sockets
The optional CMC Wiring Accessory Package includes flexible test lead
adapters of 5 cm/2 " length with a retractable sleeve (6 x black, 6 x red).
Retractable sleeve
These test leads are to be used as adapters, only. They are intended to
make the 4 mm/0.16 " banana plugs of the standard test leads fit into
non-safety sockets (see illustration above).
Never directly insert one of these retractable sleeves into a CMC 256
output socket at the front of the test set. This does not comply with the
designated purpose of these leads and is contrary to the safety regulations.
Safety socket of, for example,

the CMC 256 test set.
Plug only the regular test leads of 2.0 m/6 ft. length into the CMC 256
output safety sockets.
Regular test lead Test lead adapter
Non-safety socket
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3.2.2 Regular Test Leads for Safety Sockets
Use the regular test leads of 2.0 m/6 ft. length to connect the CMC 256
output to other safety sockets of, for example, amplifiers, test objects or to
banana adapters in control cabinets.
Regular test lead
to terminal strip
CMC 256 test set

or amplifier
or to safety socket,
e.g., at test object.
3.2.3 Terminal adapters

The optional CMC Wiring Accessory Package includes flexible terminal
adapters to connect the regular test leads to screw-clamp terminals.
Regular test lead
Terminal adapter
The terminal adapters have blank ends. Therefore, turn off the voltage
before connecting these adapters. Always insert an adapter with its blank
end into the terminal strip first, and fasten it, before connecting it to a test
lead.
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3.2.4 M4 (0.15") Cable Lug Adapters

The optional CMC Wiring Accessory Package includes M4 (0.15") cable lug
adapters to connect regular test leads to screw-clamp terminals of
SEL/ABB/GE relays (and others).
Regular test lead
M4 (0.15") cable lug adapter
The cable lugs have blank ends. Therefore, turn off the voltage before
connecting such a lug. Always insert the cable lug with its blank end into the
terminal strip first, and fasten it, before connecting it to a test lead.
3.2.5 M5 (0.20") Cable Lug Adapters

The optional CMC Wiring Accessory Package includes M5 (0.20") cable lug
adapters to connect regular test leads to common and most widespread
screw-clamp terminal types.
Regular test lead
M5 (0.20") cable lug adapter
The cable lugs have blank ends. Therefore, turn off the voltage before
connecting such a lug. Always insert the cable lug with its blank end into the
terminal strip first, and fasten it, before connecting it to a test lead.
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3.3 Starting the Test System

The following description assumes that the PC has been set up and that the
test software for the OMICRON Test Universe has been installed.
If the system is driven by external amplifiers, follow the instructions in
section 7.7, "Operation with External Amplifiers" on page 108.
When setting up the CMC 256, make sure that the ventilation slots remain
unobstructed.
Connecting the system components:

Figure 3-1:
Connecting the PAR-1 option: printer port.
CMC 256 to the PC
Ethernet (CMC 256 standard) or USB (with CMUSB-P converter)
1. Connect the CMC 256 to the PC with the supplied connecting cable1:
• CMC 256 standard: Ethernet connector ETH1 at the rear side of the
test set.
CMC 256 with PAR-1 option: parallel connector "Host Interf." at the
rear side of the test set.
• Computer: to connect to a standard CMC 256, use the Ethernet port
(labeled “EtherNET”, “LAN” or similar).
• If it’s a CMC 256 with PAR-1 option, use the computer’s printer port
(labeled "PRT", "Printer" or "LPT1") or alternatively an USB port via a
CMUSB-P converter (see also 9.5.2, "CMIRIG-B" on page 120).
For instructions to help you to incorporate network-capable CMC test
sets like the CMC 256 into a computer network, refer to the manual
"Network-based CMC Test Sets". This manual is provided as PDF
file; its name is Network-based test sets.pdf. It is available on your
hard disk at
Test Universe installation folder\Test Universe\Doc\.
1 To ensure the required EMC compatibility, we recommended to use the OMICRON-supplied

cable, only.
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2. Connect the CMC 256 test set to the mains.

3. Turn on both devices.
4. Start the OMICRON Test Universe software.
A comprehensive hardware test is carried out on the CMC 256. In the
process, switching sounds from relays in the CMC test set can be heard.
If any irregularities are determined during the course of this self-test, the
software displays a corresponding error message on the PC monitor
(refer to section 8, "Troubleshooting" on page 109).
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Setup and Function
4 SETUP AND FUNCTION

The computer-controlled OMICRON test system employs the concept of a
functional division between the software running on the computer and the
CMC 256 hardware connected to the test object.
OMICRON Test Universe test software running on the computer

• controls the test signals
• processes measurement data
• creates reports
• generates data entries.
The CMC 256 test set

• creates test signals (currents, voltages, binary signals)
• measures the reaction (analog and binary) from the test object
• supplies DC-current to test objects.
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CMC 256
Figure 4-1:
Main block diagram of the
4.1
DC DC BINARY OUTPUT ANALOG DC INPUTS BINARY/ANALOG INPUT

Main Group 1 2 3 4 UDC IDC 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10
AUX DC
ADC AFE AFE AFE AFE AFE
working isolation
Internal
DC Supplies
Mains
AC
Block Diagram
VOLTAGE
PE
CURRENT A
CURRENT B
Control AUX DC 0...264VDC
VOLTAGE
Control OUTPUT
4 x 0...300V
CPU
Host System Control
PC Interface (Signal Generator)
CURRENT
Control OUTPUT A
3 x 0...12.5A
ext. LL out LL out

Interf. 1-6 7-12
(optional)
CURRENT 3 x 0...12.5A
Control OUTPUT B
CMGPS Bin. Out Counter Ext. Ext.
SELV Group IRIG-B 11...14 1,2 Ampl. Ampl.
Setup and Function
The block schematic diagram in figure 4-1 shows all externally accessible
signals with gray shading. Every gray area represents a galvanic group that
is isolated from all of the other galvanic groups.
The power connection ("power supply group") and the connections for
“SELV group” (SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage) are available on the back
of the test set. All other gray shaded groups are available on the front of the
test set. The safety relevant isolated circuits (power ↔ SELV, power ↔ front
plate, and front plate ↔ SELV) are marked as "reinforced isolation" in the
block diagram.
4.1.1 Voltage Output (Voltage Amplifier)
Figure 4-2:
Voltage amplifier
(voltage outputs)
The four voltage outputs have a common neutral N and are galvanically
separated from all other outputs of the CMC 256. The two black sockets
labeled "N" are galvanically connected with one another.
The voltage amplifier and the current amplifiers are linear amplifiers with DC
coupling. The voltage outputs work in two ranges:
• Range 1: 4 x 0 ... 150 V
• Range 2: 4 x 0 ... 300 V
Protecting the Voltage Outputs

All voltage outputs are protected for open circuits, L-N short-circuits, and
overload. Should the heat sink overheat, a thermal switch turns off all
outputs.
Overload Warning Flagged in the Software

When a voltage output is overloaded, a corresponding warning is displayed
in the user interface of the test software of the OMICRON Test Universe
(like described in, for example, section 8.3, "Overheating" on page 111).
Do not connect any of the VOLTAGE OUTPUTS 1 ... 3 or VOLTAGE
OUTPUT 4, respectively, to protective earth. The N sockets, however, may
be connected to protective earth.
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4.1.2 Current Output (Current Amplifier)
Figure 4-3: CURRENT OUTPUT A

CMC 256 current outputs
groups A & B CURRENT OUTPUT B
Two galvanically separated three-phase
current outputs, each with their own
neutral (N).
Each output is galvanically separated
from all other connections of the
CMC 256.
The current amplifiers are implemented as switched mode amplifiers with

DC coupling. With this technology it is possible to achieve high power
density in a very compact structure. The DC coupling enables a precise
reproduction of transients or DC offsets.
All current outputs are equipped with two current ranges in order to increase
their dynamic ranges:
• Range 1: 6 ×1.25 A
• Range 2: 6 ×12.5 A
Protecting the Current Outputs

All current outputs are protected for open circuits, short-circuits, and
overloads. If the heat sink overheats, a thermo switch turns off all outputs.
In non-operative state, relay contacts (as illustrated in figure 5-3) protect the
current amplifier from external power by shortening the outputs to N.
Caution: If there is an in-feed from an external source, the current outputs
can be damaged or destroyed.

When a current output is overloaded, a corresponding warning is displayed
in the user interface of the test software of the OMICRON Test Universe
(like described in, for example, section 8.3, "Overheating" on page 111).
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Setup and Function
4.1.3 Binary / Analog Input (Binary Inputs 1 – 10)

Figure 4-4:
Binary/analog inputs 1 - 10
The ten binary inputs are divided into five groups of two, each group
galvanically separated from the others.
The input signals are monitored using an isolation amplifier with a time
resolution of 100 µs and are then evaluated in the measurement units.
The binary inputs are configured from the hardware configuration module of
the OMICRON Test Universe software. When doing so, it can be specified
whether the contacts are potential-sensitive or not. When the contacts are
potential-sensitive, the expected nominal voltage and pick-up threshold can
be set for each binary input.
Moreover, the binary inputs 1 – 10 can be used as counter inputs for input
frequencies up to 3 kHz.
More detailed information about the configuration of the binary inputs can be
found in the OMICRON Test Universe Help.
4.1.4 Binary / Analog Input (Analog Inputs 1 – 10)

Figure 4-5:
Measurement unit
(analog inputs 1 – 10)
All ten of the binary inputs to the CMC 256 can be individually configured
through the software as being binary or analog measurement inputs1.
1 Up to three inputs can be used for measuring rms values without the EnerLyzer option.
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Setting the inputs to be analog measurement inputs can be accomplished

using the measurement option EnerLyzer. This EnerLyzer option can be
upgraded at any later stage (refer to section 6.10, "The EnerLyzer
Measurement Option" on page 78).
The capture of measurement values with range switching from each two
channels occurs in an analog input stage AFE (Analog Front End), which is
galvanically separated from the other input stages.
The input signals 1 - 10 can be captured in a frequency range from 0 Hz
(DC) to approximately 10 kHz. The sampling rate can be switched between
three predefined values (refer to table 6-29 on page 80).
The measured values are passed through an isolation amplifier to the
"Measurement Unit" and are digitized with an A/D converter. Further
processing occurs through a high-performance floating point digital signal
processor (DSP).
As such, apparent power, reactive power, active power, etc., can be
provided in real-time and transmitted to the PC.
The inputs are implemented as voltage inputs and have five measurement
ranges: 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, and 600 V. The inputs are protected in
each measurement range up to the input voltage of 600 V rms.
For measuring current a current clamp is used, such as 10 mV/A for
currents up to 80 A (refer to section 9.7, "Current Clamp C-PROBE1" on
page 123). When measuring with the current clamp, the current
measurement channel is additionally galvanically separated from the
adjacent measurement channel. The accuracy of the current measurement
is mainly limited by the accuracy of the current clamp.
In addition to the synchronous capture of 10 measurement channels, the
EnerLyzer option offers mathematically combining and evaluating of
measurement channels in order to achieve:
• Evaluation of DC components (DC voltages or DC currents)
• Effective values (true RMS) of all measurement signals in real-time
• Peak values (Upeak, Ipeak,...)
• Phase angles with reference to a given input signal
• Calculation of apparent, reactive, and active power (in any configuration)
in real-time
• Frequency and spectrum (harmonic diagrams) of periodic signals
• Capture of transient input signals at various sampling rates
• Different triggering options for the capture of transient signals
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Setup and Function
4.1.5 Analog DC Input (UDC, IDC)
Figure 4-6:
Measurement unit
DC Input
(analog inputs VDC, IDC)
The measurement of analog DC signals is implemented for the testing of

transducers and consists of:
• a high accuracy voltage reference
• an ADC (Analog Digital Converter) for each input
• the respective input circuits (i.e., accuracy voltage divider, shunt, filter).
The input signals UDC and IDC are measured. The IDC input has two ranges
available: 0 … ± 20 mA and 0 … ± 1mA. A reversible input fuse is used as
protection to the IDC input.
The evaluation and forwarding of the measurement values takes place in
the measurement unit. UDC and IDC inputs reference a common neutral N.
The DC measurement unit is galvanically separated from all connections on
the front panel.
4.1.6 Binary Output
Figure 4-7:
Binary outputs Four binary outputs are available for use as
potential-free relay contacts.
More detailed information about the
configuration of the binary outputs can be
found in the OMICRON Test Universe
Help.
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4.1.7 AUX DC (DC Power for Test Objects)

Figure 4-8: Test objects that require an auxiliary DC voltage can be fed from
DC power for test objects the AUX DC output.
(AUX DC)
The DC voltage that is applied over the AUX DC output can vary
from 0 to 264 Volts and is configured using the software.
The AUX DC output is galvanically separated from all other
outputs.
The power-up default

By means of the test tool AuxDC you can set a so-called power-up default.
When the test set is powered-up the next time, the auxiliary DC output is
automatically set to this default value. This default value applies until it is
deliberately changed again.
Setting a power-up default value means, that immediately after the test set
is switched on, this voltage is applied to the auxiliary DC voltage output,
regardless whether a computer is connected to it or not.
Caution: The selected voltage can be life-threatening!
Consider storing a power-up default voltage of higher than 0 V a potential
danger to future users that may connect other devices to this CMC test set.
We strongly recommend to always set the default value to 0 V before storing
the device, or to otherwise attach a warning label to the device housing,
such as "This unit outputs an AuxDC voltage of ___V immediately after
powering-up".
If the voltage on the "AUX DC" output exceeds 42 V, the associated
signal light lights up.
More information about the configuration of the AUX DC supply can be
found in the OMICRON Test Universe AuxDC Help.
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Setup and Function
4.1.8 CPU
The CMC 256 CPU (Central Processing Unit) out the following tasks:
• Communication with the computer or a network via the Ethernet ports
“ETH1” and “ETH2”.
Optionally, communication with the computer via the parallel interface
"Host Interf" (option PAR-1; refer to 6.11, "The PAR-1 Option (CMC 256
with Parallel Port)" on page 97).
• Digital signal generation for all outputs of the test set (including control
signals for external amplifiers).
• Generation of a high-accuracy central clock signal with synchronization
options using the CMGPS synchronization unit or the CMIRIG-B
interface box (refer to 9.5, "Time Synchronization Accessories" on page
118).
• Monitoring and control of all systems, including external amplifiers, if
applicable.
4.1.9 Power Supplies (DC-DC)

An AC/DC converter generates the required DC voltage from 85 to 264 VAC
supply voltage (see section 6.1) and ensures adequate EMC filtering.
The power supply to the different modules, that each are part of their own
galvanic groups, are implemented using DC-DC converters with reinforced
insulation.
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4.2 Signal Generation

The generation of sine wave signals with high amplitude and phase
accuracy is required in order to achieve output signals with the specified
accuracy.
In order to fulfill the requirement for phase-coupled signal sources, signal
generation is digitally implemented.
For this, the CMC 256 employs a high-performance digital signal processor
(DSP).
With digital signal generation the system is very flexible. An exact correction
of the amplitude, offset, and phase can be carried out in a digital manner
through the use of device-specific parameters (i.e., gain, offset, and null
phase angle on every channel).
The digital correction assures the best possible long-term drift behavior.
In addition to sine waves, any other periodic or transient signal can be
generated.
4.2.1 Accuracy and Signal Quality
The CMC 256 is a very precise test set with excellent long-term and
temperature drift behavior. In addition to the high amplitude accuracy, the
CMC 256 is especially noted for the phase accuracy.
To achieve this accuracy, the philosophy was not only to solve signal
generation digitally, but also to implement the distribution of signals to the
various modules using digital methods. In doing so, the goal of galvanic
separation of the individual generator groups was also achieved without loss
of accuracy.
In achieving the amplitude accuracy, the drift behavior (temperature and
long-term) is of major importance in the voltage references, the digital-
analog converters (DAC), the accurate voltage dividers in the voltage
amplifiers, and the current shunts in the current amplifiers.
The actual (typical) data is in general about a factor of 3 better than the
guaranteed data.
The associated exact measurement media are required for the assurance of
the accuracy in the production. The measurement media used by
OMICRON are regularly calibrated by an accredited calibration institute so
that tracing to international standards can be assured.
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Connections and Interfaces
5 CONNECTIONS AND INTERFACES

5.1 Front Panel Connections
Figure 5-1:
Front view of the CMC 256 AUX DC
Output voltage in 3 ranges from 0 - 264 V; used to supply power to test objects.
VOLTAGE OUTPUT BINARY OUTPUT ANALOG DC INPUT

4 x 300 Vrms output of the Four potential-free 0 - ±1 mA / 0 - ±20 mA:
internal voltage amplifier; relay contacts DC current inputs.
outputs 1 - 3 also applied to the 0 - ±10 V:
generator combination socket. DC voltage inputs.
Power Switch
Generator combination socket BINARY / ANALOG INPUT

8-pole combination socket for 10 binary or analog inputs in 5
VOLTAGE OUTPUT 1-3 and galvanically separated groups.
CURRENT OUTPUT A.
EnerLyzer option:
Warning Indication: Analog measurement inputs
Dangerous Voltage!
At least one of the output
voltages exceeds 42 V.
CURRENT OUTPUT
Group A: 3 x12.5 Arms output of the internal current amplifier; also applied to the
generator combination socket.
Group B: 3 x12.5 Arms output of the internal current amplifier.
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Figure 5-2:
Simplified diagrams of AUX DC BINARY OUTPUT ANALOG DC INPUT
analog and binary inputs
and outputs
Software-controlled
1 MΩ
PTC
0 - ±20 mA 0 - ±10 V
BINARY/ANALOG INPUT (CAT II / 600 V)
Circuit diagram of a binary input

for potential-free contacts
500kΩ 500kΩ
240 kΩ
12V
Vin +
3 - 10 identical
Vcomp
25 pF
500kΩ
2.5V
Vin -
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Figure 5-3:
Simplified diagrams of VOLTAGE OUTPUT
current and voltage 4 x 300 Vrms
outputs
1 2 3 N 4 N
CURRENT OUTPUT A CURRENT OUTPUT B

3 x 12.5 Arms 3 x 12.5 Arms
1 2 3 N 1 2 3 N
In non-operative state, relay contacts (as illustrated in figure 5-3) protect the
current amplifier from external power by shortening the outputs to N.
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5.1.1 Generator Combination Socket for VOLTAGE OUTPUT and

CURRENT OUTPUT
The combination socket CURRENT OUTPUT / VOLTAGE OUTPUT
simplifies the connection of test objects to the CMC 256. The three voltage
outputs (VOLTAGE OUTPUT 1-3) as well as the CURRENT OUTPUT A are
wired to the combination socket (refer to table 5-1 on page 33).
Figure 5-4:
Generator combination
socket
Front view View onto the connector from

the rear cable wiring side
WARNING:
The connections on the socket are dangerous when the

test set is turned on.
Follow the safety information provided at the beginning of
this manual when connecting the generator combination
sockets.
If a dangerous voltage (greater than 42 V) is applied to the socket, a
warning indicator lights above the socket.
For currents greater than 25 A, the test object (load) should be exclusively
connected to the 4 mm/0.16 " banana sockets and not on the generator
connection socket.
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Table 5-1:
Pin layout Pin Signal
1- VOLTAGE N
2- VOLTAGE 3
3- VOLTAGE 2
4- VOLTAGE 1
1+ CURRENT A 1
2+ CURRENT A N
3+ CURRENT A 3
4+ CURRENT A 2
Note: If using negative sequence phase rotation, swap the connectors

VOLTAGE 2 and VOLTAGE 3 as well as CURRENT 2 and CURRENT 3.
Table 5-2:
Manufacturer ordering Description of the generator combination socket
information
Description SPEAKON LINE 8-pole
Article Number NL8FC
Manufacturer Neutrik (www.neutrik.com)
You can order the plug for generator combination socket directly from
OMICRON. For the part number refer to section 9.10, "Ordering
Information" on page 138.
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5.2 Connections on the Back Panel

Figure 5-5:
Rear view of CMC 256 Power supply Fans Interface Status LEDs A & B
Fuse T12.5 AH power supply "ext. Interf." "Associate" button
Fan voltage outputs
4 mm/0.16 " socket SELV interfaces Ethernet ports Fan

for additional “LL out 1 - 6” and ETH1 & ETH2 current outputs
PE connection*) “LL out 7 - 12” and "!" button
*) For example to connect to low resistance grounding bars.
The SELV interface LL out 7 - 12 is optional. Please refer to section 5.2.6.3.

For the rear view of CMC 256 with the PAR-1 option (parallel port instead of
Ethernet ports), refer to section 6.11.
5.2.1 Ethernet Ports ETH1 and ETH2

The two PoE Ethernet (Power over Ethernet) ports ETH1 and ETH2 are
standard 10/100Base-TX (twisted pair) Ethernet ports. They support auto
crossing (auto MDI/MDIX). This means you can use a standard cable or a
cross-over Ethernet patch cable.
Note: If your Ethernet ports ETH1 and ETH2 look different, i.e., ETH2 is
the connector version of Fast Ethernet over optical fiber, refer to chapter
6.5, "Technical Data of the Ethernet Ports" on page 74.
Since the CMC test set can be controlled over a network, any distance
between the controlling computer and the test set is possible. This enables
direct remote control of the CMC test set, e.g., for end-to-end testing.
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The Ethernet ports also provide the basis for the processing of substation
protocols according to the IEC 61850 standard. They allow flexible
configurations, e.g., for separation of data traffic from different network
segments or segregation of substation protocol data and test set control
commands.
The green LED indicates a link connection to a PC or a network. The yellow
LED indicates active traffic (receiving or transmitting) on the cable.
For detailed technical data about the Ethernet ports, please refer to section
6.5, "Technical Data of the Ethernet Ports" on page 74.
5.2.2 ! Button
The ! button enables you to recover from unsuccessful software image
! downloads or other emergency situations. To start a new software image
download, press the ! button with a pointed tool or a paper clip while
powering-up the CMC. In that case, the test set will not start as usual but
wait for a new software image download.
5.2.3 Associate Button

The Associate button has the following functions:
Associate
• Association with controlling computer
An Ethernet communication port enables you to communicate with any
CMC available on the network. This may lead to dangerous situations
where a user accidentally connects to a device located on a desk of
somebody else, emitting unsafe voltages and endangering the person
working there.
To prevent such a situation, a special mechanism is integrated into the
CMC test set that allows only “authorized” clients to control the test set.
By using the Associate button, the test set is registered for use with a
specific host computer.
The test set will issue voltages and currents only when it is associated to
the client requesting this. The association process can be initiated by the
Test Set Association and Configuration tool or by the OMICRON
Device Browser. For more details about this process, refer to the Help of
the according tool.
For the association the Ethernet hardware address (MAC) of the
controlling computer is remembered. Consequently, if the network
interface on the computer has changed, the CMC test set has to be
associated whenever the MAC address changes.
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• Reset IP Configuration
If the Associate button is pressed while powering up the CMC test set,
the IP configuration of the network interfaces is reset to factory default,
which is DHCP/AutoIP for both network interfaces. It may be necessary
to reset the IP configuration in this way to recover from settings with
conflicting static IP addresses.
5.2.4 Status LED A, B

The status LED A and B are of interest in case of troubleshooting.
A: yellow status LED
• A lit yellow LED indicates that the test set is ready to be controlled by a
computer. The hardware checks in the test set are finished, and the test
set is properly connected to a computer or a network.
• The LED is off when the test set is waiting for an "emergency software
image download". This is the case when pressing the ! button while
powering-up the CMC test set.
B: green LED
If the yellow LED A is off, the green LED B signals the following conditions:
• LED B blinks slowly:
CMC test set waits for the TFTP download (Trivial File Transfer Protocol)
of a software image.
• LED B is lit:
The TFTP download of the software image is in progress.
• LED B blinks quickly:
The computer writes (e.g., the software image) to the flash memory of
the CMC test set. Do not turn off the CMC test set as long as the writing
is in progress.
5.2.5 Ethernet / Network Settings

General
The OMICRON Test Universe software running on the computer
communicates with the CMC test set via a network connection. Therefore it
is possible to either have the CMC directly connected to the computer’s
network plug by a cable or to have the CMCand the controlling computer
connected to a computer network.
Both network ports can be used equally, and both network ports have link
LEDs (green) and traffic LEDs (yellow flashing) to check the physical
connectivity and proper cabling.
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IP Configuration
For the CMC test set to communicate with the controlling computer and the
OMICRON Test Universe software, TCP/IP is used. The IP parameters are
set by either the Test Set Association and Configuration tool or the
OMICRON Device Browser.
The CMC test set can either be set to static IP addresses or use DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and AutoIP/APIPA (Automatic
Private IP Addressing).
Additionally, there is a special DHCP server integrated in the CMC test set
to serve IP addresses only for that computer the OMICRON Test Universe
software is running on. Note that this will only take place when there is no
DHCP server in the network. If there is DHCP server in the network, the
DHCP feature of the CMC test set remains inactive.
If the IP settings conflict with IP settings of other devices in the network, it is
possible to reset the test set to factory defaults (DHCP and AutoIP) by
pressing the Associate button at the rear of the test set while powering up
the test set.
Security / Firewall Settings

To automatically detect and set the IP configuration of CMC test sets in the
network, IP-multicasting is used by the Test Universe software. Therefore, a
firewall program has to be configured to allow for this communication. For
the Microsoft Windows Firewall in Windows XP SP2 (or later) the
configuration of the firewall is done automatically during installation of the
OMICRON Test Universe.
The software component on the computer that automatically detects test
sets on the network (OMFind.exe) requires an enabled inbound connection
on port 4987 for UDP. For TCP communication, the software component on
the computer that controls the test sets (CMEngAl.exe) requires an enabled
outbound connection on port 2200.
More information about the Firewall configuration can be found in the FAQ
section of the Get Support booklet (Technical Support for CMC Test Sets).
This manual is available as PDF file on your hard disk after the installation of
OMICRON Test Universe. Its name is _Support Booklet.pdf.
Network Troubleshooting
For instructions to help you to incorporate network-capable CMC test sets
into a computer network, please refer to the manual Network-based CMC
Test Sets. This manual is available as PDF file on your hard disk after the
installation of OMICRON Test Universe. Its name is Network-based test
sets.pdf.
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To view the manuals, start the Test Universe Help from the Start Page or
any test module and navigate to the table of contents entry User Manuals
(at the beginning of the table of contents). Click Read Me First. In this topic
you find direct links to both manuals. To open a manual, just click the link.
5.2.6 SELV Interfaces

All inputs and outputs to the SELV group (SELV = Safety Extra Low Voltage)
reference to a common neutral that is internally connected to the protective
earth (GND) of the housing.
5.2.6.1 External Interface ("ext. Interf.")
The SELV interface connector "ext. Interf." holds four additional transistor
binary outputs (Bin. out 11 - 14). Unlike regular relay outputs,
Bin. out 11 - 14 are bounce-free binary outputs (small signals) and have a
minimal reaction time.
In addition, two high frequency counter inputs for up to 100 kHz are
available for the testing of energy meters.
ext. Interf.
For more detailed information please refer to the technical data section
6.3.9, "Low-Level Binary Outputs ("ext. Interf.")" on page 64.
Meter Testing
For energy meter test applications, the "ext. Interf." permits easy
connectivity. For more information about the connection of scanning heads
please refer to sections 9.8.5, "Adapter Cable for Scanning Heads" on page
128 and 9.8.6, "CMLIB B" on page 129.
Synchronization
Via the "ext. Interf.", the CMC 256 time base can be GPS- and IRIG-B-
synchronized. Depending on the synchronization method of your choice,
use either the CMGPS synchronization unit or the CMIRIG-B interface box.
Both synchronization accessories, the CMGPS and the CMIRIG-B, are
optional and are described in more details in section 9.5, "Time
Synchronization Accessories" on page 118.
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5.2.6.2 LL out 1-6 (Low Level Outputs 1-6)
The SELV interface connector "LL out 1 - 6" holds two independent
generator triples. These six high accuracy analog signal sources can serve
to either control an external amplifier or to directly provide small signal
outputs.
In addition, a serial digital interface is available that transmits control and
monitor functions between the CMC 256 and the external amplifiers.
LL out 1 - 6 Supported devices are the CMA 156, CMA 561, CMS 156, CMS 2511 and
CMS 252.
The low level outputs are short-circuit-proof and continually monitored for
overload.
Connect the external amplifier to the CMC 256 low level outputs. Use the
connecting cable that was supplied with the amplifier.
For more detailed information please refer to the technical data section
6.3.8, "Low Level Outputs "LL out" for External Amplifiers" on page 62.
5.2.6.3 LL out 7-12 (Low Level Outputs 7-12) - Option "LLO-2"
The SELV interface connector "LL out 7 - 12" is an option available for the
CMC 256 test set.
The outputs 7-12 extend the low level outputs 1-6 by two more independent
generator triples. Outputs 7-12 are technically identical to outputs 1-6 as
described above.
LL out 7 - 12 For more detailed information please refer to the technical data section 6.11,
"Option LLO-2 (Low Level Outputs)" on page 90.

When a low level output is overloaded, a corresponding warning message
appears on the user interface of the OMICRON Test Universe software.
1 This product is not available anymore.
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Technical Data
6 TECHNICAL DATA
Guaranteed Values:
• General:
The values are valid for the period of one year after factory calibration,
within 23 °C ± 5 °C at nominal value and after a warm-up time greater
than 25 min.
• Guaranteed values from the generator outputs:
The values are valid in the frequency range from 10 to 100 Hz unless
specified otherwise. Given maximum phase errors are related to the
voltage amplifier outputs.
• Accuracy data for analog outputs are valid in the frequency range from
0 to 100 Hz unless specified otherwise.
• The given input/output accuracy values relate to the range limit value
(% of range limit value).
6.1 Main Power Supply

Table 6-1:
Power supply data Main Power Supply
Connection Connector according to IEC 60320
Voltage, single phase
nominal voltage 100 - 240 VAC
operational range 85 ... 264 VAC
Power fuse T 12.5 AH 250 V (5 x 20 mm)
"Schurter", order number 0001.2515
Nominal current1 at < 170 V: 12 A max.
at > 170 V: 10 A max.
Frequency
nominal frequency 50/60 Hz
operational range 45 ... 65 Hz
Overvoltage category II
1
Refer to section 6.3.7, "Operational Limits in Conjunction with a Weak Mains Supply
Voltage" on page 61.
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6.2 Insulation Coordination

Table 6-2:
Insulation coordination Insulation Coordination
Overvoltage category II
Pollution degree 2 (except for Binary Inputs)
Insulation of function - Basic insulation with maximum voltage of
groups on front panel to 600 Vrms to ground
ground (GND)1 - Clearance: > 3 mm (0.12 ")
- Creepage: > 6 mm (0.24 ")
- Test voltage: 2200 Vrms
Insulation of functional - Working insulation
groups on front panel from - Clearance: > 1 mm (0.04 ")
each other
- Creepage: > 1 mm (0.04 ")
- Test voltage: 1500 VDC
Measurement category - CAT II / 600 Vrms
(BINARY / ANALOG - CAT III / 300 Vrms
INPUTS)
- CAT IV / 150 Vrms
1
Functional groups on CMC 256 front panel:
VOLTAGE OUTPUT, CURRENT OUTPUT (A, B), AUX DC, BINARY OUTPUT,
BINARY / ANALOG INPUT, ANALOG DC INPUT
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Technical Data
6.3 Outputs
For block diagrams of the available generator outputs, please refer to
section 4.1, "Block Diagram" on page 20.
Table 6-3:
Analog current, voltage, General Generator Outputs Data
and LL outputs.
(Analog current and voltage outputs, and "LL out" outputs)
Frequency ranges 1
sinusoidal signals2 10 … 3000 Hz
transient signals 0 (DC) … 3.1 kHz
Frequency resolution < 5 µHz
Frequency accuracy ± 0.5 ppm
Frequency drift ± 1 ppm
Bandwidth (–3 dB) 3.1 kHz
Phase range ϕ - 360 ° to + 360 °
Phase resolution 0.001 °
Phase error3 Typical 0.005 ° Guaranteed < 0.02 °
Synchronized operation Generator outputs could be synchronized to a
reference input signal on binary/analog
input 10 (range: 40 … 70 Hz).
Temperature drift 0.0025 %/°C
1
If you purchased the option FL-6, the maximum output frequency is constrained to 599 Hz.
2 Signals above 1 kHz are only supported in selected software modules.
3
Valid for sinusoidal signals at 50/60 Hz.
All voltages and current generators can independently be configured with

respect to amplitude, phase angle, and frequency.
All outputs are monitored. Overload conditions result in a message
displayed on the PC.
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6.3.1 Extended Frequency Range

In selected Test Universe modules (e.g., Harmonics and PQ Signal
Generator) the CMC 256plus supports a mode for generating stationary
signals up to 3 kHz. This mode corrects the phase and gain errors of the
output filter. The 3 dB bandwidth of this filter limits the amplitude at 3 kHz to
about 70 % of the maximum range value. The application of the extended
frequency range is the generation of harmonics and interharmonics.
Table 6-4:
Extended frequency range Extended Frequency Range (1 - 3 kHz)
(1 - 3 kHz)
Typical Guaranteed
1
Low Level Outputs
Phase error < 0.25 ° <1°
Amplitude error < 0.25 % <1%
Voltage Amplifier
Phase error < 0.25 ° <1°
Amplitude error < 0.25 % <1%
Current Amplifier2
Phase error not specified
Amplitude error not specified
1
No extended frequency range support for external amplifiers.
2 Amplifier is calibrated with low resistance burden. The error is highly burden dependent and
therefore not quantified.
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Technical Data
6.3.2 CURRENT OUTPUT A and B

Table 6-5:
Outputs of current groups 2 x 3 Current Outputs1 (Groups A and B)
A and B
Output currents
3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 0 ... 12.5 A
Footnotes:
1-phase AC (L-N)2 1 x 0 ... 37.5 A
1.Data for three-phase DC (L-N)2 1 x 0 ... ±17.5 A
systems are valid for
symmetric conditions
DC (L-N) 1 x 0 ... ±12.5 A
(0 °, 120 °, 240 °). Power (range II) Typical Guaranteed
2. Three-phase parallel 3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 80 VA at 8.5 A 3 x 70 VA at 7.5 A
switched.
1-phase AC (L-N)2 1 x 240 VA at 25.5 A 1 x 210 VA at 22.5 A
3.Single-phase mode
(in phase opposition):
1-phase AC (L-L)3 1 x 160 VA at 8.5 A 1 x 140 VA at 7.5 A
2 currents in series. DC (L-N)2 1 x 240 W at ±17.5 A 1 x 235 W at ±17.5 A
4 rd. = reading; DC (L-N) 1 x 100 W at ±12.5 A 1 x 90 W at ±12.5 A
rg. = range, whereat
Power (range I)
n % of rg. means: n % of
upper range value. 3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 12.5 VA at 1.25 A
5.Values at 50/60 Hz, Accuracy (range II) Typical Guaranteed
20 kHz measurement
Rload ≤ 0.5 Ω Error < 0.015 % rd.4 Error < 0.04 % of rd.
bandwidth, nominal
value, and nominal load. + 0.005% of rg. + 0.01% of rg.
6.For currents > 25 A, Rload > 0.5 Ω Error < 0.02 % of rg. Error < 0.05 % of rg.
connect test object only Accuracy (range I)
to the 4 mm/0.16 "
Rload ≤ 1 Ω Error < 0.015 % of rd. Error < 0.04 % of rd.
banana connections and
not to the generator + 0.005 % of rg. + 0.01 % of rg.
combination socket. Harmonic distortion 0.025 % < 0.07 %
(THD+N)5
DC offset current
range I < 30 µA < 300 µA
range II < 300 µA < 3 mA
Current ranges Range I: 0 ... 1.25 A
Range II: 0 ... 12.5 A
Resolution < 50 µA (1.25 A range)
< 500 µA (12.5 A range)
Short-circuit protection Unlimited to N
Open-circuit protection Open outputs (open-circuit) permitted
Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana connectors, amplifier
connection socket6 (CURRENT OUTPUT A only)
Insulation Reinforced insulation of power supply and all
SELV interfaces
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6.3.2.1 Typical Duty Cycles for Different Loads and Output

Configurations
Terms and definitions

"Continuous operation" or "100 % duty cycle" is defined as a CMC test set
being able to provide a specified current for at least 30 minutes without
shutting down due to overtemperature.
A duty cycle of 75 %, for example, means, the CMC test set provides the
specified current 75 % of the time, and needs the remaining 25 % of the
time to cool off (e.g.: 30 s on and 10 s off).
Preconditions that apply to duty cycles:
• On the Output Configuration Details dialog of the Test Universe
Hardware Configuration, the compliance voltage is set to 100 % (15 V),
and the fan mode is set to maximum power.
• The duty cycle values denoted below apply to output frequencies of
50 Hz thru 60 Hz and to sinus signals. For other frequencies or output
wave forms the results may vary.
• The duty cycle values denoted below apply to resistive loads only, not to
inductive or capacitive loads.
• For 3- and 6-phase operation, the phase angles between the currents
are 0 °, 120 °, 240 °.
Measuring method
Every tests starts with a heat sink temperature of ambient temperature
+ 15°C. Then the CMC test set starts to provide the specified current.
If within 30 minutes no shutdown due to overtemperature occurred, the
measurement for this particular current is finished, and the duty cycle for this
current value equals 100 %.
In case an overtemperature shutdown occured, the time between the actual
shutdown and the moment the CMC test set can be restarted is defined as
"cooling time" (tcooling).
The time between the restart of the CMC test set and its next shutdown due
to overtemperature is defined as "on time" (ton).
Using these two time definitions, the duty cycle calculates as follows:
ton
duty cycle =
ton + tcooling
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Technical Data
With regard to the following duty cycle graphs please note that when
selecting a current of 12 A, continuous operation is possible at much smaller
load resistance than, for example, with a current of 10 A. That is because
the CMC 256 linearly reduces the compliance voltage from 15 V to 10.5 V
for currents in the range of 8 A to 12.5 A per phase.
Note: In order to get the approximate duty cycle values for 3 x 25 A and
1 x 75A configurations, please refer to the 6 x 12.5 A configuration graphs,
and divide the load values at the X-Axis by 3 or 6.
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Figure 6-1:
Typical possible duty cycle
at RLoad = 3 x 0 Ω 100
90
Duty cycle [%]

80
70
60
50
40
Blue curve: Tambient = 0 °C
30 Green curve: Tambient = 25 °C
Red curve: Tambient = 50 °C
20
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Output current [A]
Figure 6-2:
Typical possible duty cycle
at RLoad = 6 x 0 Ω 100
90
Duty cycle [%]
80
70
60
50
40
30
20 Green curve: Tambient = 25 °C
10
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Output current [A]
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Technical Data
Figure 6-3:
Typical duty cycles in a 105
1 x 12.5 A configuration at
Tambient = 25 °C 100
95
Duty cycle [%]

90
85
80
75
Blue curve: I = 8 A/phase
70 Green curve: I = 10 A/phase
Red curve: I = 12 A/phase
65
60
55
50
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
RLoad per phase in Ω

Figure 6-4:
Typical duty cycles in a
1 x 12.5 A configuration at 100
Tambient = 50 °C
90
Duty cycle [%]

70
60
50
40
30
20
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
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Figure 6-5:
95
Duty cycle [%]

90
85
80
75
65
60
55
50
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45

Figure 6-6:
Tambient = 50 °C
90
Duty cycle [%]

80
Green curve: I = 10 A/phase
70
60
50
40
30
20
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45
50
Technical Data
Figure 6-7:
95
Duty cycle [%]

90
85
80
75
70
65
55
50
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45

Figure 6-8:
Tambient = 50 °C
90
Duty cycle [%]
80

60
50
40
30
20
0 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45
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Typical first shutdown, cooling times and on times at an ambient

temperatures of 25 °C (see also "Measuring method" on page 46):
t1: Time until a "cold" CMC test set shuts down.
ton: The time between the restart of the CMC test set and its next
shutdown due to overtemperature.
1 x 12.5 A, RLoad = 1 x 0 Ω 1 x 12.5 A, RLoad = 1 x 0.6 Ω

I t1 ton tcool duty cycle I t1 ton tcool duty cycle
[A] [min] [s] [s] [%] [A] [min] [s] [s] [%]
0...6 > 30 > 1800 - 100 0...7 > 30 > 1800 - 100
7 9.4 222 17 93 8 7.6 162 17 90
8 5.1 83 17 83 9 6.8 120 17 88
9 4.4 68 17 80 10 8.3 161 17 90
10 4.2 66 17 80 11 12.9 380 17 96
11 4.2 65 17 79 12 > 30 > 1800 - 100
12 4.5 70 17 80

[A] [min] [s] [s] [%] [A] [min] [s] [s] [%]
0...7 > 30 > 1800 - 100 0...8 > 30 > 1800 - 100
8 5.9 124 17 88 9 13.9 438 17 96
9 4.6 88 17 84 10 > 30 > 1800 - 100
10 4.3 82 17 83 11 > 30 > 1800 - 100
11 4.3 82 17 83 12 > 30 > 1800 - 100
12 4.6 89 14 84

[A] [min] [s] [s] [%] [A] [min] [s] [s] [%]
0...5 > 30 > 1800 - 100 0...5 > 30 > 1800 - 100
6 5.3 100 23 81 6 8.0 200 23 90
7 3.6 54 23 70 7 4.7 86 23 79
8 2.8 39 23 63 8 3.5 56 23 71
9 2.5 34 23 60 9 3.3 50 23 68
10 2.4 33 23 59 10 3.4 53 23 70
11 2.4 33 23 59 11 3.8 62 23 73
12 2.5 35 23 60 12 4.7 84 23 79
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Technical Data
6 x 12.5 A, RLoad = 6 x 0.3 Ω 6 x 12.5 A, RLoad = 6 x 0.415 Ω

[A] [min] [s] [s] [%] [A] [min] [s] [s] [%]
0...6 > 30 > 1800 - 100 0...6 > 30 > 1800 - 100
7 6.3 139 23 86 7 8.9 230 23 91
8 4.6 81 23 78 8 5.9 121 23 84
9 4.4 77 23 77 9 6.3 130 23 85
10 5.3 101 23 81 10 11.3 326 23 93
11 7.9 197 23 90 11 > 30 > 1800 - 100
12 > 30 > 1800 - 100 12 > 30 > 1800 - 100
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6.3.2.2 Ensuring continuous operation
In order to ensure continuous operation, the compliance voltage in the

Test Universe software can be decreased. Small compliance voltages result
in less power dissipation inside the current amplifier, which, however, holds
the disadvantage that the current amplifier cannot drive high burdens at high
currents. In that case the current amplifier would report an overload.
Figure 6-9 shows the typical possible compliance voltage that ensures
continuous operation in a 6 x 12.5 A configuration with the maximum output
current of 12.5 A per phase. Since other configurations produce less internal
heat dissipation, this diagram can also be used as indicator for these other
configurations.
Typically allowed compliance voltage to ensure continuous operation

Figure 6-9:
Typically allowed Compliance voltage in % Compliance voltage in V
compliance voltage to
ensure continuous
100% 15V
operation
14V
90%
13V
80%
12V
70%
11V
60%
10V
50% 9V
8V
40%
7V
30%
6V
20%
5V
10%
4V
0% 3V
0ȍ 0.05ȍ 0.1ȍ 0.15ȍ 0.2ȍ 0.25ȍ 0.3ȍ 0.35ȍ 0.4ȍ 0.45ȍ
At a temperature of 50 °C, the compliance voltage cannot be reduced far

enough to ensure continuous operation for loads with a resistance above
0.3 Ω per phase.
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Technical Data
6.3.3 Parallel Switching of CURRENT OUTPUT A and B

Table 6-6:
Parallel switched current Parallel Switched Current Outputs1 (Groups A and B)
outputs groups A and B
Output currents
3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 0 ... 25 A
Footnotes:
1-phase AC (L-N)2 1 x 0 ... 75 A
1.Data for three-phase DC (L-N)2 1 x 0 ... ±35 A
symmetric conditions
DC (L-N) 1 x 0 ... ±25 A
(0 °, 120 °, 240 °). Power (range II) Typical Guaranteed
Also refer to section 3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 160 VA at 17 A 3 x 140 VA at 15 A
6.3.7.
1-phase AC (L-N)2 1 x 480 VA at 51 A 1 x 420 VA at 45 A
2.Three-phase parallel
switched. For a 1-phase AC (L-L) 1 x 320 VA at 8.5 A 1 x 280 VA at 15 A
connection diagram
refer to section 7.3.
DC (L-N)2 1 x 480 W at ±35 A 1 x 470 W at ± 35 A
3 rd. = reading; DC (L-N) 1 x 200 W at ±25 A 1 x 180 W at ± 25 A
rg. = range, whereat Power (range I)
n % of rg. means: n % of 3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 25 VA at 2.5 A
upper range value.
Accuracy (range II)
4.Values at 50/60 Hz,
20 kHz measurement Rload ≤ 0.5 Ω Error < 0.015 % of rd.3 Error < 0.04 % of rd.
bandwidth, nominal + 0.005 % of rg. + 0.01 % of rg.
value, and nominal load. Rload > 0.5 Ω Error < 0.02 % of rg. Error < 0.05 % of rg.
5.For currents > 25 A, Accuracy (range I)
connect test object only
to the 4 mm/0.16 "
Rload ≤ 1 Ω Error < 0.015 % of rd. Error < 0.04 % of rd.
banana connections and + 0.005 % of rg. + 0.01 % of rg.
not to the generator Harmonic distortion 0.025 % < 0.07 %
combination socket. (THD+N)4
DC offset current
range I < 60 µA < 600 µA
range II < 600 µA < 6 mA
Current ranges Range I: 0 ... 2.5 A
Range II: 0 ... 25 A
Resolution < 100 µA (in range I)
< 1 mA (in range II)
Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana connectors, amplifier
connection socket5
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Figure 6-10:
Typical output power 160
per phase of a group
and with parallel switching
A parallel B
(A II B) of both groups 120
Typ. output power per phase in VA

80 A, B
40
0
0 5 10 15 20 25
Output current in A
6.3.4 Single-phase Operation for Output Currents

Table 6-7:
Single-phase operation Single-Phase Operation
of the CMC 256
Output currents
4 x series 1 x 0 ... 12.5 A, refer to section 7.1.
3 x parallel + 2 x series 1 x 0 ... 37.5 A, refer to section 7.2.
6 x parallel 1 x 0 ... 75 A, refer to section 7.3.
Typical power output
4 x series 1 x 320 VA at 8.5 A
3 x parallel + 2 x series 1 x 480 VA at 25.5 A
6 x parallel 1 x 480 VA at 51 A
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Technical Data
Figure 6-11:
Typical output power
curves (50/60Hz) 500 3 × parallel + 2 × series 6 × parallel
400
typ. Output Power in VA

Typ. output power in VA
4 × series
300
200
100
0
0 12.5 25 37.5 50 62.5 75
Output Current in A Output current in A
For additional information refer to section 7, "Increasing the Output Power"

on page 99.
Figure 6-12:
Typical compliance voltage
45
(50/60 Hz)
40 4 × series
Vrms
35
inVrms
30
Voltagein
Compliancevoltage
25
20
3 × parallel + 2 × series
Compliance
15
6 × parallel
10
0
0.0 12.5 25.0 37.5 50.0 62.5 75.0
Output Current in A Output current in A
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6.3.5 Voltage Outputs

Table 6-8:
CMC 256 voltage outputs 4 Voltage Outputs
Output voltages
Footnotes:
4-phase AC (L-N)1 4 x 0 ... 300 V
1.a) VL4 (t) automatically 1-phase AC (L-L) 1 x 0 ... 600 V
calculated:
VL4=(VL1+ VL2+ VL3) * C
DC (L-N) 4 x 0 ... ± 300 V
C: configurable constant Output power2 Typical Guaranteed
from –4 to +4.
b)VL4 can be configured 3-phase AC3 3 x 100 VA at 100 ... 300 V 3 x 85 VA at 85 ... 300 V
by software in frequency, 4-phase AC4 4 x 75 VA at 100 ... 300 V 4 x 50 VA at 85 ... 300 V
phase, and amplitude. 1-phase AC (L-N) 1 x 200 VA at 100 ... 300 V 1 x 150 VA at 75 ... 300 V
2. Guaranteed data for 1-phase AC (L-L) 1 x 275 VA at 200 ... 600 V 1 x 250 VA at 200... 600 V
ohmic loads, (PF=1). DC (L-N) 1 x 420 W at 300 VDC 1 x 360 W at 300 VDC
Refer to the
accompanying figure of Accuracy
the output power Rload ≥ 250 Ω, Error < 0.015 % of rd.5 Error < 0.04 % of rd.
curves.
Refer to section 6.3.7, UL-N = 0...300V + 0.005 % of rg. + 0.01 % of rg.
"Operational Limits in
Conjunction with a
Rload < 250 Ω
Weak Mains Supply UL-N ≥ 30 V Error < 0.025 % of rd. Error < 0.1 % of rd.
Voltage" on page 61. UL-N < 30 V Error < 10mV Error < 30mV
3 Data for three-phase
Harmonic distortion 0.015 % < 0.05 %
symmetric conditions (THD+N)6
(0 °, 120 °, 240 °). DC offset voltage < 20 mV < 100 mV
4.Data for four-phase
systems are valid for Voltage ranges Range I: 0 ... 150 V
symmetric conditions Range II: 0 ... 300 V
(0 °, 90 °, 180 °, 270 °).
Frequency ranges7 sinusoidal signals 10 … 1000 Hz
5 rd. = reading; harmonics/interharm.8 10 … 3000 Hz
rg. = range, whereat
n % of rg. means: n % of
transient signals DC … 3.1 kHz
upper range value. Resolution Range I: 5 mV
6.Values at 50/60 Hz, Range II: 10 mV
20 kHz measurement
bandwidth, nominal Short-circuit protect. Unlimited for L - N
value, and nominal load. Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana connectors; amplifier
7. If you purchased the
connection socket VL1-VL3
option FL-6, the
maximum output Insulation Reinforced insulation of power supply and all SELV
frequency is constrained interfaces
to 599 Hz.
8
Signals above 1 kHz are only supported in selected software modules and are only available
on the voltage outputs and the low level outputs.
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Technical Data
6.3.5.1 Power Diagram for Three-Phase Operation
Figure 6-13:
Power diagram for typical
three-phase operation
guaranteed
Output power per phase in VA
Output voltage in V
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6.3.5.2 Power Diagram for Single-Phase Operation
Also refer to section 7.6, "Single-Phase Voltage" on page 107.

Figure 6-14:
Single-phase typical
operation L-N
guaranteed
Output power in VA
Output voltage L-N in V
Figure 6-15:
Single-phase
operation L-L typical
guaranteed
Output power in VA
Output voltage L-L in V
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Technical Data
6.3.6 Accuracy of Output Power

Table 6-9:
Output power CMC 256 Output Power
Typical Guaranteed
Accuracy1 Error < 0.05 % Error < 0.1 %
Output power temperature drift 0.001 %/°C < 0.005 %/°C
1
Data are valid for set value (relative error) from 0.1 to 12.5 A (current amplifier A or B) and
50 to 300 V (voltage amplifier) at 50/60 Hz.
Permissible load for current outputs:
- Range 1.25 A: 0 to 1 Ω and 1 VA max., cos ϕ = 0.5 to 1
- Range 12.5 A: 0 to 0.5 Ω and 6 VA max., cos ϕ = 0.5 to 1
Permissible load for voltage outputs:
- 10 VA max. at 50 to 300 V, cos ϕ = 0.5 to 1
6.3.7 Operational Limits in Conjunction with a Weak Mains

Supply Voltage
Principally, the maximum output power of the CMC 256 is limited by the
mains input supply voltage. If the input supply voltage is less than 115 VAC,
it is no longer possible to drive all outputs (VOLTAGE OUTPUT, CURRENT
OUTPUT, AUX DC) simultaneously at full load.
If all of the voltage and current outputs as well as the AUX DC output are to
be driven with a supply voltage of less than 115 VAC, reduce the maximum
load of the current outputs. To do so, use the Hardware Configuration of
the OMICRON Test Universe software.
Beside the reduction of the available total output power of low line voltages,
no other significant degradations in the technical data of the CMC 256
occur.
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6.3.8 Low Level Outputs "LL out" for External Amplifiers

Both SELV interface connectors "LL out 1 - 6" as well as the optional
"LL out 7 - 12" (if applicable) hold two independent generator triples each.
These six high accuracy analog signal sources per connector can serve to
either control an external amplifier or to directly provide small signal outputs.
In addition, each SELV interface connector provides a serial digital interface
(pins 8-16; see below) that transmits control and monitor functions between
the CMC 256 and the external amplifiers. Supported devices are the
CMA 156, CMA 56, CMS 156, CMS 251 and CMS 252 (see also 9.8.7,
"CMLIB A" on page 130 and 9.8.9, "Connection Cable for REF 54x Relays
(ABB) with Low Level Signal Inputs" on page 132).
The low level outputs are short-circuit-proof and continually monitored for
overload. They are separated through reinforced insulation from the power
input and from the load outputs (SELV interface). They deliver calibrated
signals in the range from 0 to 7 Veff nominal (0 to ± 10 Vpeak).
Both the selection of the particular amplifier as well as the specification of
the range of the amplifier takes place in the Test Universe software.
Figure 6-16:
Pin assignment of
"LL out 1-6" (lower 16-pole
Lemo socket); view onto
1 11
the connector from the
2 12 10
cable wiring side
3 13 16 9
The pin assignment of 4 8
"LL out 7-12" socket is 14 15
5 7
identical.
6
Pin Function LL out 1-6 Function LL out 7-12

Pin 1 LL out 1 LL out 7
Pin 4 Neutral (N) connected to GND
Pin 8-16 For internal purposes
Housing Screen connection
"LL out 1-3" and "LL out 4-6" (and optionally "LL out 7-9" and "LL out 10-12")
each make up a selectable voltage or current triple.
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Technical Data
Table 6-10:
Data for SELV outputs 6 Outputs "LL out 1 - 6" and 6 (optional) outputs "LL out 7 - 12"
"LL out"
Output voltage range 0…±10 Vpeak1 (SELV)
Output current Max. 1 mA
Resolution < 250 µV
Accuracy Typical < 0.025 % Guaranteed < 0.07 %
for 1…10 Vpeak
Harmonic distortion Typical < 0.015 % Guaranteed < 0.05 %
(THD+N)2
DC offset voltage Typical < 150 µV Guaranteed < 1.5 mV
Unconventional CT/VT Linear or Rogowski3 mode
simulation
Overload indication Yes
Short-circuit protection Unlimited to GND
Insulation Reinforced insulation to all other potential groups
of the test equipment. GND is connected to
protective earth (PE).
1
Input OMICRON amplifier nominal: 0 ... 5 Vrms
2
Values at nominal voltage (10 Vpeak), 50/60 Hz, and 20 kHz measurement bandwidth.
3
When simulating Rogowski sensors, the output voltage is proportional to the derivative of the
current with respect to time (di(t)/dt).
Table 6-11:
Ordering Information
Connector for two guide notches and pull relief FGB.2B.316.CLAD 72Z
(for "LL out")
Black anti-bend cable cover GMA.2B.070 DN
For a manufacturer description about the connection sockets "LL out" and
"ext. Interf.", visit the Web site www.lemo.com.
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6.3.9 Low-Level Binary Outputs ("ext. Interf.")

The SELV interface connector "ext. Interf." holds four additional transistor
binary outputs (Bin. out 11 - 14). Unlike regular relay outputs,
Bin. out 11 - 14 are bounce-free binary outputs (small signals) and have a
minimal reaction time.
In addition, two high frequency counter inputs for up to 100 kHz are
available for the testing of energy meters. They are described in section
6.4.2, "Counter Inputs 100 kHz (Low Level)" on page 71.
Figure 6-17:
Pin assignment of "ext. Pin Function
Interf." (upper 16-pole Pin 1 Counter input 1
the connector from the Pin 2 Counter input 2
cable wiring side Pin 3 Reserved
Pin 5 Binary output 11
Pin 9 Reserved
Table 6-12:
Data of the low-level 4 Low-Level Transistor Binary Outputs (Bin. out 11 - 14)
binary outputs 11 - 14
Type Open-collector transistor outputs;
external pull-up resistor
Switching voltage Max. 15 V
Max. input voltage ±16 V
Switch current Max. 5 mA (current limited); min. 100 µA
Actualization time 100 µs
Rise time < 3 µs (Vextern = 5 V, Rpullup = 4.7 kΩ)
Connection Connector "ext. Interf." (CMC 256 rear side)
Insulation Reinforced insulation to all other potential
groups of the test equipment. GND is
connected to protective earth (PE).
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Technical Data
Figure 6-18:
Circuit diagram of Rear side
"ext. Interf." binary of CMC 256
transistor outputs 11 - 14
Vextern = 5 ... 15 V
Inside of CMC 256 Rpullup
22 kΩ
16 V
Binary outputs 11 ... 14

"ext. Interf."
6.8 kΩ 47 Ω
Table 6-13:
Connector for one guide notch and pull relief FGG.2B.316.CLAD 72Z
(for "ext. Interf")
For a manufacturer description about the connection sockets "LL out" and
"ext. Interf.", visit the Web site www.lemo.com.
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6.3.10 Binary Output Relays

Table 6-14:
Data of binary output 4 Binary Output Relays (Binary Outputs 1-4)
relays
Type Potential-free contacts; software-controlled
AC loading Vmax 300 VAC; Imax 8 A; Pmax 2000 VA
DC loading Vmax 300 VDC; Imax 8 A; Pmax 50 W
(refer to load limit curve)
Switch-on current 15 A (max. 4 s at 10 % duty-cycle)
Electrical lifetime 100 000 switching cycles at 230 VAC / 8 A and
ohmic load
Pickup time Approx. 6 ms
Fall back time Approx. 3 ms
Bounce time Approx. 0.5 ms
Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana sockets
Insulation Reinforced insulation from all SELV interfaces and
from power supply.
The accompanying diagram shows the load limit curve for DC voltages. For
AC voltages, a maximum power of 2000 VA is achieved.
Figure 6-19:
Load limit curve for relays
on the binary outputs with
350
DC voltages
300
P
250
U in V / P in W
200
150
100
U
50
0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Current in A
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Technical Data
6.3.11 DC Supply (AUX DC)

Table 6-15:
DC Voltage supply DC Supply (AUX DC)
AUX DC
Voltage ranges 0 ... 66 VDC (max. 0.8 A)
0 ... 132 VDC (max 0.4 A)
0 ... 264 VDC (max. 0.2 A)
Power Max. 50 W
1
Accuracy Error: typical < 2 %, guaranteed < 5 %
Resolution < 70 mV
Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana sockets on front panel
Short-circuit protection Yes
Overload indication Yes
Insulation Reinforced insulation from power supply and
all SELV interfaces
1 Percentage is with respect to each range's full-scale.
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6.4 Inputs
6.4.1 Binary Inputs

Table 6-16:
General data of General Data of Binary Inputs 1…10
binary inputs
Number of binary inputs 10
Trigger criteria Potential-free or DC-voltage compared to
threshold voltage
Reaction time Max. 220 µs
Sampling frequency 10 kHz
Time resolution 100 µs
Max. measuring time Unlimited
Debounce time 0…25 ms (refer to page 70)
Deglitch time 0…25 ms (refer to page 70)
Counting function
counter frequency 3 kHz (per input)
pulse width >150 µs (for high and low signals)
Configuration Binary inputs can be configured. Refer to the
OMICRON Test Universe Help.
Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana sockets on the front
panel
Insulation 5 galvanic insulated binary groups with each
2 inputs having its own GND.
Operation insulation to the power outputs, DC
inputs and between galvanically separated
groups.
Reinforced insulation from all SELV
interfaces and from power supply.
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Technical Data
Table 6-17:
Data for potential-sensing Data for Potential-Sensing Operation
operation
Threshold voltage data per input Setting range Resolution
range
100 mV ± 140 mV 2 mV
1V ± 1.4 V 20 mV
10 V ± 14 V 200 mV
100 V ± 140 V 2V
600 V ± 600 V 20 V
Max. input voltage CAT II / 600 Vrms (850 Vpk)
CAT III/ / 300 Vrms
CAT IV / 150 Vrms
Threshold voltage accuracy1 per

range: Error:
100 mV, 1 V, 10 V, 100 V, typical < 2 %, guaranteed < 4 %
600 V typical < 5 %, guaranteed < 10 %
Threshold voltage hysteresis 1 ... 5 % of the specified input in
reference to each range’s scale
Input impedance2 500 kΩ (//50 pF)
1
Valid for positive voltage signal edge; percentage is shown in respect to each range’s
full-scale.
2
Refer to figure 5-2 in section 5-2, "Simplified diagrams of analog and binary inputs and
outputs" on page 30.
Table 6-18:
Data for potential-free Data for Potential-Free Operation1
operation
Trigger criteria Logical 0: R > 80 kΩ
Logical 1: R < 40 kΩ
Input impedance 162 kΩ (||50 pF)
1 Refer to figure 5-2 in section 5-2, "Simplified diagrams of analog and binary inputs and
outputs" on page 30.
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Deglitching input signals

In order to suppress short spurious pulses a deglitching algorithm could be
configured. The deglitch process results in an additional dead time and
introduces a signal delay. In order to be detected as a valid signal level, the
level of an input signal must have a constant value at least during the
deglitch time. The figure below illustrates the deglitch function.
Figure 6-20:
Signal curve, deglitching
input signals Input signal
Input signal deglitched
Tdeglitch Tdeglitch
Debouncing input signals

For input signals with a bouncing characteristic, a debounce function can be
configured. This means that the first change of the input signal causes the
debounced input signal to be changed and then be kept on this signal value
for the duration of the debounce time.
The debounce function is placed after the deglitch function described above
and both are realized by the firmware of the CMC 256 and are calculated in
real time.
The figure below illustrates the deglitch function. On the right-hand side of
the figure, the debounce time is too short. As a result, the debounced signal
rises to “high” once again, even while the input signal is still bouncing and
does not drop to low level until the expiry of another period Tdebounce.
Figure 6-21:
Signal curve, debounce Input
input signals signal
Input
signal
de-
bounced Tdebounce Tdebounce Tdebounce
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6.4.2 Counter Inputs 100 kHz (Low Level)

The SELV interface connector "ext. Interf." holds two high frequency counter
inputs for up to 100 kHz are available for the testing of energy meters.
In addition, four additional transistor binary outputs (Bin. out 11 - 14) are
available. They are described in section 6.3.9, "Low-Level Binary Outputs
("ext. Interf.")" on page 64.
Figure 6-22:
Pin assignment of "ext. Pin Function
Interf." (upper 16-pole Pin 1 Counter input 1
the connector from the Pin 2 Counter input 2
cable wiring side Pin 3 Reserved
Pin 9 Reserved
Table 6-19:
Counter inputs 100 kHz 2 Counter Inputs
Max. counter frequency 100 kHz
Pulse width > 3 µs (high and low signal)
Switch threshold
pos. edge max. 8 V
neg. edge min. 4 V
Hysteresis typ. 2 V
Rise & fall times < 1 ms
Max. input voltage ± 30 V
Connection Socket "ext. Interf." (rear CMC 256)
Insulation Reinforced insulation to all other potential
groups of the test equipment. GND is
connected to protective earth (PE).
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Figure 6-23:
Circuit diagram of Rear side
"ext. Interf." counter inputs of CMC 256 +15 V
1 and 2 Inside of
CMC 256
22 kΩ
Counter inputs 1 & 2
"ext. Interf."
100 kΩ 47 pF
Table 6-20:
Connector for one guide notch and pull relief FGG.2B.316.CLAD 72Z
(for "ext. Interf")
For a manufacturer description about the connection sockets "LL out 1-6"
and "ext. Interf.", visit the Web site www.lemo.com.
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6.4.3 DC Measurement Inputs (ANALOG DC INPUT)

Note: Exceeding the specified input values can damage the measurement
inputs!
Table 6-21:
DC measurement input DC Measurement Input IDC
Measurement range 0 ... ±1 mA
0 ... ±20 mA
Max. input current 600 mA
Accuracy Typical error Guarant. error
< 0.003 % of rg.1 < 0.02 % of rg.
Input impedance Approx. 15 Ω
Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana connectors
Insulation Insulation to all other front panel connections;
reinforced insulation from all SELV interfaces and
from power supply. Galvanically connected to
VDC.
1
rg. = range, whereat n % of rg. means: n % of upper range value.
Table 6-22:
DC voltage measurement DC Voltage Measurement Input VDC
input
Measurement range 0…± 10 V
Max. input voltage ± 11 V
Input impedance 1 MΩ
Max. input current ± 90 mA
Accuracy Typical error Guarant. error
< 0.003 % of rg. < 0.02 % of rg.
Connection 4 mm/0.16 " banana connectors
Insulation Galvanically connected to IDC
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6.5 Technical Data of the Ethernet Ports

Originally, CMC 256 test sets were delivered with a so-called NET-1 board
that holds two different Ethernet ports:
ETH1: a 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port
ETH2: a 100Base-FX (optical fiber) Ethernet port.
With the introduction of the front panel control device CMControl, the
CMC 256 test sets are now equipped with a NET-1B board that holds two
identical PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports ETH1 and ETH2.
CMC 256 test sets with NET-1 board can be upgraded with the new NET-1B
board to be able to communicate with the new CMControl and have
Ethernet access at the same time.
In addition, CMC 256 test sets with PAR-1 option (parallel printer port) can
be upgraded with a NET-1B board, too.
6.5.1 The NET-1B Board
Ethernet ports ETH1 and ETH2

Type 10/100Base-TX (10/100Mbit,
twisted pair, auto-MDI/MDIX or
auto-crossover)
Connector RJ45
Cable type LAN cable of category 5 (CAT5)
or better
Status indication Green LED: physical link present
Yellow LED: traffic on interface
Power over IEEE 802.3af compliant.
Ethernet (PoE)
Port capability limited to one Class 1
(3.84 W) and one Class 2 (6.49 W)
power device.
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6.5.2 The NET-1 Board

Table 6-23:
Technical data of the Ethernet port ETH1
NET-1 Ethernet port ETH1
Type 10/100Base-TX (10/100Mbit,
twisted pair, auto-MDI/MDIX or
auto-crossover)
Connector RJ45
Cable type LAN cable of category 5 (CAT5)
or better
Status indication Green LED: physical link present
Table 6-24:
Technical data of the Ethernet port ETH2
NET-1 Ethernet port ETH2
Type 100Base-FX (100Mbit, fiber, duplex)
Connector MT-RJ
Cable type 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm (duplex
patch cable)
Cable length > 1 km (0.62 miles) possible
Status idication Green LED: physical link present
This is a product of Laser Class 1

(IEC 60825)
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6.6 Environmental Conditions
6.6.1 Climate
Table 6-25:
Climate Climate
Operating temperature 0 ... +50 °C;
above +30 °C a 50 % duty cycle may apply.
Storage and transportation -25 … +70 °C
Max. altitude 2000 m
Humidity 5 … 95% relative humidity; no condensation
Climate Tested according to IEC 68-2-78
6.6.2 Shock and Vibration

Table 6-26:
Shock and vibration Dynamics
Vibration Tested according to IEC 68-2-6 (operating
mode); frequency range 10 ... 150 Hz;
acceleration 2 g continuous (20 m/s²);
10 cycles per axis
Shock Tested according to IEC 68-2-27 (operating
mode); 15 g / 11 ms, half-sinusoid, each axis
6.7 Mechanical Data

Table 6-27:
Data regarding size and Size, Weight and Protection
weight
Weight 15.9 kg (35 lbs)
Dimensions W x H x D (without handle) 450 x 145 x 390 mm
(17.7 x 5.7 x 15.4 ")
Housing IP20 according to EN 60529
6.8 Cleaning
To clean the CMC 256, use a cloth dampened with isopropanol alcohol or
water.
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6.9 Safety Standards, Electromagnetic Compatibility

(EMC) and Certificates
Table 6-28:
CE conformity, certified CE Conformity, Requirements
Safety Standards and
EMC-compatibility The product adheres to the specifications of the guidelines of the council of
the European Community for meeting the requirements of the member
states regarding the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Directive
89/336/EEC and the low voltage Directive 73/23/EEC.
EMC
Emission
Europe EN 61326; EN 61000-6-4; EN 61000-3-2/3
International IEC 61326; IEC 61000-6-4; IEC 61000-3-2/3
USA FCC Subpart B of Part 15 Class A
Immunity
Europe EN 61326; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
International IEC 61326; IEC 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
Certified Safety Standards
Europe EN 61010-1
Insulation of PC and SELV interfaces complies with
EN 60950-1
International IEC 61010-1
USA UL 61010-1
Canada CAN/CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1-04
Certificate
Manufactured under an ISO9001 registered system
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6.10 The EnerLyzer Measurement Option
Binary/analog inputs of CMC 256plus
Optionally, each of the ten binary/analog inputs of the CMC 256 can be
configured as analog measurement inputs for DC and AC voltages up to
600 V.
Voltage and current measurements on three channels is basic functionality
of the CMC 256 test set. The fully featured measurement functionality on all
ten channels requires the EnerLyzer option
As the analog inputs of the CMC 256 are voltage inputs, active current
clamps with voltage outputs have to be used to measure currents.
OMICRON offers the C-PROBE1 as a suitable current clamp (refer to
section 9.7, "Current Clamp C-PROBE1" on page 123). This current clamp
is not included in the deliverables of the EnerLyzer measurement option.
Please order it separately.
For questions, please contact OMICRON (refer to section "Contact
Information / Technical Support" on page 149).
The EnerLyzer option contains:
• The EnerLyzer software module that can be started from within the
OMICRON Test Universe software.
• The "EnerLyzer" software manual in PDF format.
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6.10.1 General Data

The analog measurement inputs have five measurement ranges that can be
individually configured in the test module EnerLyzer.
• 100 mV
• 1V
• 10 V
• 100 V
• 600 V
These range limits refer to the respective rms values of the sinusoidal
shaped input signals. The ranges 100 mV, 1 V, 10 V and 100 V could be
overloaded approximately with 10 %.
Input impedance: 500 kOhm // 50 pF for all measurement ranges.
Overload protection: 600 Vrms (± 850 Vpeak) from reference potential N,
from another input, or protective earth (GND).
The sampling rate can be configured by software:
• 28.44 kHz
• 9.48 kHz
• 3.16 kHz
Four different operating modes are possible:
• Multimeter Mode (section 6.10.2)
• Harmonic Analysis (section 6.10.3)
• Transient Recording (section 6.10.4)
• Trend Recording (section 6.10.5)
6.10.2 Multimeter Mode

This operating mode is designed for measuring steady-state signals (e.g.,
also non-sinusoidal shaped). Measurements such as rms values, phase
angle, frequency, etc. can be made.
The input signals are processed in real time without delay.
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6.10.2.1 Accuracy AC Measurements
Conditions: integration time 1 s, measurement signal sinusoidal, excitation

10 - 100 %, accuracy references the measurement full scale values.
Table 6-29:
Sampling rate 28.44 kHz, Frequency range Accuracy
measurement range
600 V, 100 V, 10 V, 1 V Typical Guaranteed
DC ± 0.15% ± 0.40%
10 Hz ... 100 Hz ± 0.06% ± 0.15%
10 Hz ... 1 kHz + 0.06% / -0.11% ± 0.25%
10 Hz ... 10 kHz + 0.06% / -0.7% ± 1.1%
Table 6-30:
Sampling rate 28.44 kHz, Frequency range Accuracy
measurement range
100 mV Typical Guaranteed
DC ± 0.15% ± 0.45%
10 Hz ... 100 Hz ± 0.1% ± 0.3%
10 Hz ... 1 kHz + 0.15% / -0.2% ± 0.5%
10 Hz ... 10 kHz + 0.15% / -1.0% ± 2%
Table 6-31:
Sampling rate Frequency range Accuracy
9.48 kHz
3.16 kHz Typical Guaranteed
measurement range DC ± 0.15% ± 0.45%
600 V, 100 V, 10 V, 1 V
10 Hz ... 100 Hz ± 0.08% ± 0.2%
10 Hz ... 1 kHz + 0.1% / -0.3% ± 0.5%
10 Hz ... 4 kHz + 0.1% / -0.5% ± 1.2%
(sampling rate 9.48 kHz)
10 Hz ... 1.4 kHz + 0.1% / -0.5% ± 1.0%
Table 6-32:
9.48 kHz
3.16 kHz Typical Guaranteed
measurement range DC ± 0.15% ± 0.5%
100 mV
10 Hz ... 100 Hz ± 0.1% ± 0.35%
10 Hz ... 1 kHz + 0.15% / -0.35% ± 0.5%
10 Hz ... 4 kHz + 0.15% / -0.6% ± 1.2%
10 Hz ... 1.4 kHz + 0.15%/ -0.6% ± 1.2%
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The accuracy data contains linearity, temperature, long-term drift, and

frequency.
Figure 6-24: 1
Typical frequency
response with a sampling Frequency response
Frequency in the
Response 100
in the 100VVrange
Range
rate of 28.44 kHz and an (SR =(SR = 28.44

28.44 kHz)
kHz) Maximum+3Sigmamax
input voltage of 70 V1 1
Minimum-3Sigmamax
0.5
in % error
/%
0
-0.5
Error
Rel.
-1
Rel.
-1.5
-2
-2.5
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Frequency / kHz
Frequency in kHz
Figure 6-25:
Typical frequency Frequency response in the 100
Frequency Response V range
in the 100 V Range
response with a sampling (SR = 9.48(SR = 9.48 kHz)
kHz) Minimum-3Sigmamax
rate of 9.48 kHz and an
1 Maximum+3Sigmamax
input voltage of 70 V1
0.8
0.6
/%
in /%
0.4
Rel. Error
0.2
Rel. error
0
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
-0.8
-1
0 1 2 3 4 5
Frequency / kHz Frequency in kHz
Actual - Expected
1
a) Relative error: x 100 %
Full scale
b) 3Sigmamax represents the maximum of the 3Sigma values of all 10 input channels.
The 3Sigmamax value of an analog input are determined from 50 measurement values.
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Figure 6-26: 1
Typical AC linear
AC AC
linearity ininthe
Linearity the 100
100 VVRange
range
progression at 50 Hz and a Maximum+3Sigmamax
sampling rate of 0.04
Minimum-3Sigmamin
28.44 kHz1 0.03
in %
0.02
0.01
/%
error
Rel.Error
0
Rel.
-0.01
-0.02
-0.03
-0.04
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
RMS Am plitudeAmplitude
/V (rms) in V
Actual - Expected
1
a) Relative error: x 100 %
Full scale
b) 3Sigmamax represents the maximum of the 3Sigma values of all 10 input channels.
The 3Sigmamax value of an analog input are determined from 50 measurement values.
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6.10.2.2 Channel Cross-Talk
Conditions: sinusoidal form infeed on a channel without overload, AC

measurement on neighboring channel, integration time 1 s.
Table 6-33:
Cross talk dampening Measurement range 600 V 100 V 10 V 1V 100 mV
Dampening in dB 80 105 95 120 120
Cross talk dampening on channels of the same potential groups in dB at

f = 50 Hz
Table 6-34:
Cross talk dampening Measurement range 600 V 100 V 10 V 1V 100 mV
Dampening in dB 65 80 75 95 95
Cross talk dampening on channels of the same potential groups in dB at

f = 500 Hz
The cross-talk dampening on a neighboring channel of another potential
group is greater than 120 dB in all measurement ranges (f = 50 Hz or
500 Hz).
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6.10.2.3 Accuracy Phase Measurement
Figure 6-27:
Phase error as function of Phase error
Phase Erroras
as function
a Functionof
of the inputvoltage
the input voltage
input voltage Phase CH1-CH2;
(Phase CH1-CH2,range: 100
Range:100 V, V; f =Hz)
f = 50 50 Hz CH1:10V
CH1:70V
0,3
CH1:50V
0,25
Phase. error in ° 0,2

Phase Error / °
0,15
0,1
0,05
0
1 10 100
Am plitude CH2Amplitude
(Vrm s) CH2 in Vrms
Conditions: integration time 1 s, measurement signal sinusoidal,

measurement range 100 V, f = 50 Hz, sampling rate 28.44 kHz.
Figure 6-28:
Phase error as function of
Phase errorPhase
as function of the of
Error as function sampling raterate
the sam pling
sampling rate
(fin = 50 Hz, range = 100
(fin = 50Hz, V)
R:100V)
0,4
°
0,335
0,35 0,268
°
0,3
error in °
4°
U = 10Vrms (R:100V)
°
0,22
0,215
0,25
Phase Error / °
U = 20Vrms (R:100V)
0,2 U = 70Vrms (R:100V

Phase.
°
0,114
0,15
4°
°
0,099
0,10
3°
0,1
0,06
3°
0,04
0,05
0
28.44kHz 9.48kHz 3.16kHz
Sam pling Rate
Sampling rate
Conditions: integration time 1 s, measurement signal sinusoidal, f = 50 Hz,

measurement range 100 V, both channels same excitation (20 V, 70 V).
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Figure 6-29:
Typical phase error as Phase errorError
Phase as asfunction of of
a Function input frequency
Frequency
function of the input (fs = 28.44
(SR =kHz,
28.44 range = 100
kHz, R: 100 V,= Uin
V, Uin = s)
20 Vrm 20 Vrms)
frequency 0.3
0.25
0.2
error in °
Phase Error / °
0.15
0.1
Phase.
0.05
0
0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000
Frequency / Hz Frequency in Hz
Conditions: integration time 1 s, measurement signal sinusoidal, sampling

rate = 28.44 kHz, measurement range 100 V, excitation on both channels
20 Vrms.
The maximum input frequency for the phase measurement depends on the
sampling rate.
Table 6-35:
Sampling rate and input Sampling rate Input frequency range
frequency range
28.44 kHz 10 Hz ... 2.30 kHz
9.48 kHz 10 Hz ... 750 Hz
3.16 kHz 10 Hz ... 250 Hz
Note:
1. The measurement accuracy of phase can be improved by:
• increasing the integration time
• enabling the recursive averaging function
2. When measuring very small phase shifts (less than 0.2 °), the sign
(positive or negative) of the measurement results can not be definitely
determined. If this causes a problem, please refer to the phase
measurement in the harmonic analysis.
3. For measuring phase, the input voltage should be greater than 5 % of full
scale. An overload of the measurement channel does not negatively
affect the obtainable accuracy.
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6.10.2.4 Accuracy of the Frequency Measurement

Figure 6-30:
Error in the frequency Error in frequency
Error in Frequencymeasurement
Measurem ent as as a function
a Function of theofinput
the voltage
input voltage
measurement as a (measured over
(Measured over 50 periods)
50 Periods)
function of the input
voltage 0,1
Frequency error
frequency % %
Error / in
0,01
Rel.Rel.
0,001
1 10 100 1000
Voltage signal in % of
Voltage full range
signal in % of full range
Conditions: integration time 1 s, measurement signal sinusoid.

The maximum input frequency for the frequency measurement depends on
the sampling rate.
Table 6-36:
frequency range.
28.44 kHz 10 Hz ... 1500 Hz
9.48 kHz 5 Hz ... 500 Hz
3.16 kHz 5 Hz ... 150 Hz
Conditions: Excitation greater than 10 % from measurement full scale, duty

cycle 50 %.
Note: With the harmonic analysis, input frequencies up to 3.4 kHz can be
measured.
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6.10.2.5 Accuracy of Power Measurement
General
The power is calculated from one current channel and one voltage channel:
T

1
Active power: P = --- * u ( t )*i ( t ) dt [W]
T
0
Apparent power: S = Vrms x Irms [VA]
2 2
Reactive power: Q= S – P *sign_Q [var]
T T
 
1 2 1 2
Urms = ---* u ( t ) dt , Irms = ---* i ( t ) dt
T T
0 0
Accuracies
Conditions: integration time 1s, measurement signal sinusoidal, excitation
10-100 %, accuracy references the apparent power, error of the current
clamp is not taken into consideration
Table 6-37:
Sampling rates Frequency range Power Accuracy1
28.44kHz
9.48kHz AC Typical Guaranteed
3.16kHz 10 Hz ... 100 Hz S ± 0.3 % ± 0.7 %
P ± 0.3 % ± 0.7 %
Q ± 0.8 % ±2%
Table 6-38:
Sampling rate Frequency range Power Accuracy1
28.44kHz
AC Typical Guaranteed
10 Hz ... 2.2 kHz S + 0.3 % / - 1.2 % ± 2.5 %
P + 0.3 % / - 1,2 % ± 2.5 %
Q + 0.8 % / - 2.5 % ± 3.5 %
Actual - Expected
1
Relative error: x 100 %
Full scale
S = Apparent power
P = Active power
Q = Reactive power
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Table 6-39:
9.48 kHz
10 Hz ... 750 Hz S + 0.3 % / - 0.7 % ± 1.8 %
10 Hz ... 750 Hz P + 0.3 % / - 0.7 % ± 1.8 %
10 Hz ... 750 Hz Q + 0.8 % / - 1.2 % ± 2.5 %
Table 6-40:
3.16 kHz
10 Hz ... 250 Hz S + 0.3 % / - 0.5 % ± 1.3 %
10 Hz ... 250 Hz P + 0.3 % / - 0.5 % ± 1.3 %
10 Hz ... 250 Hz Q + 0.8 % / - 1 % ± 2.2 %
Table 6-41:
DC accuracy Power Accuracy1
DC Typical Guaranteed
P, S ± 0.3 % ± 0.9 %
Actual - Expected
1
Relative error: x 100 %
Full scale
S = Apparent power
P = Active power
Q = Reactive power
Note: The accuracy specifications include linearity, temperature, ageing drift,

frequency and phase response.
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Typical relative error as function of the excitation

Figure 6-31:
Typical error of the Typical
Typ. error of apparent
Error apparent pow erpower S as function
S as a function of the excitation
of the excitation
apparent power S as (fs
(fs== 28.44 kHz,
28.44kHz, f = 50 Hz)
f=50Hz)
function of the excitation,
fs = 28.44 kHz, fin = 50 Hz 0,2
0,18
in %
0,16
0,14
Error error
/%
0,12
Rel. Rel.
0,1
0,08
0,06
0,04
0,02
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Excitation Excitation
CH1&CH2 / %CH1 & CH2 in %
phi = 1° phi = 60° cos phi=0.01 (89.4°)
Figure 6-32:
Typical error of the active Typical
Typ.error of active
Error real pow er power P as function
P as a function of the excitation
of the excitation
power P as function of the (fs(fs==28.44
28.44kHz, f=50Hz)
kHz, f = 50 Hz)
excitation considering the
apparent power, 0,2
fs = 28.44 kHz, fin = 50 Hz
in %
0,15
Rel./ %error
0,1
Rel. Error
0,05
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
-0,05
ExcitationExcitation
phi = 1° phi = 60° cos phi=0.01 (89.4°)
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Figure 6-33:
Typical error of the Typical error of reactive power Q as function of the excitation
Typ. Error reactive pow er Q as a function of the excitation
reactive power Q as (fs
(fs = 28.44 kHz,
= 28.44kHz, f = 50 Hz)
f=50Hz)
function of the excitation,
fs = 28.44 kHz, fin = 50 Hz 0,3
0,25
in %
0,2
Rel./ %error
0,15
Rel. Error 0,1
0,05
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
-0,05
-0,1
-0,15
Excitation Excitation
phi = 1° phi = 60° cos phi=0.01 (89.4°)
Conditions: integration time 1s, measurement signal sinusoid, sampling

rate = 28.44 kHz, fin = 50 Hz
Figure 6-34: 1
Typical error1 of the Typical errorreactive

Typ. Error of reactive
pow er power Q as function
Q as a function of the
of the phase shiftphase shift
reactive power Q as (fs
(fs ==28.44kHz,
28.44 kHz, f = 50 Hz)
f = 50HZ)
function of the phase shift
considering the apparent 0,5
power, fs = 28.44 kHz,
0,4
fin = 50 Hz, excitation
in %
CH1 and CH2 = 70 %. 0,3

Rel./ %error
0,2
0,1
Rel. Error
0
0 0,1 0,2 0,3 0,4 0,5 0,6 0,7 0,8 0,9 1
-0,1
-0,2
-0,3
-0,4
Phase / ° Phase shift in °
Average Error Error (+3sigm a) Error (-3sigm a)
Conditions: integration time 1s, measurement signal sinusoidal, sampling

rate = 28.44 kHz, both channels with same excitation 70 %
1 The 3Sigma values are determined from 50 measurement values.
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Note:
• For very small phase shifts (< 0,3 °) and small excitation (<10 %), too
small integration time (< 1 s) or sampling rate 3.16 kHz, the sign of the
reactive power cannot definitely be determined.
• The accuracy of the power measurement depends primarily on the
accuracy of the current clamp (refer to section 9.7, "Current Clamp C-
PROBE1" on page 123).
6.10.3 Harmonic Analysis

This operating mode is designed for measuring stationary signals (e.g., not
sinusoid shaped). The input signal is separated into fundamental and
harmonic waves (Fourier Analysis).
The following items are measured:
• frequency of the fundamental wave
• amplitude of the fundamental and harmonic waves
• phase shifts between the fundamental and harmonic waves (also from
the different channels)
The input signals are captured. Finally, the calculation of the measurement
items is carried out. During this time, the input signal is not taken into
consideration.
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6.10.3.1 Accuracy of the Frequency Measurement
The permitted input frequency range depends on the specified sampling

rate:
Table 6-42:
frequency range
28.44 kHz 49 Hz ... 3400 Hz
9.48 kHz 17 Hz ... 1100 Hz
3.16 kHz 5 Hz ... 380 Hz
Figure 6-35:
Accuracy of frequency Accuracy of frequency measurement
Uncertainty in Frequency Measurem ent
measurement as function as function of the voltage signal Average
of the voltage signal 0,05
Avg+3Sigmamax
0,04
Avg-3Sigmamax
0,03
error in %
0,02
Frequeny Error / Hz
0,01
0
Frequency
-0,01
-0,02
-0,03
-0,04
-0,05
1 10 100
Voltage
Voltage signal in % signal in %
of full range of full range
Conditions: sampling rate 9.48 kHz, fin=20 Hz ... 1 kHz

Note: Through recursive averaging, the measurement uncertainty can be
further reduced.
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6.10.3.2 Accuracy Amplitude Measurement
The measurement values are given as effective values (rms).

The permitted input frequency range for the fundamental wave depends on
the specified sampling rate:
Table 6-43:
frequency range
28.44 kHz 100 Hz (= fmin) ... 3200 Hz
9.48 kHz 30 Hz (= fmin) ... 1000 Hz
3.6 kHz 10 Hz (= fmin) ... 350 Hz
Valid for fundamental and harmonic waves in specified frequency range; accuracy
refers to full scale.
Table 6-44:
Sampling rate 28.44 kHz; Frequency range Accuracy
measurement range
600 V, 100 V, 10 V, 1 V Typical Guaranteed
fmin ... 1 kHz ± 0.1 % ± 0.3 %
fmin ... 10 kHz + 0.1 % / - 0.7 % ± 1.1 %
Table 6-45:
Sampling rate 28.44 kHz; Frequency range Accuracy
measurement range
100 mV Typical Guaranteed
fmin ... 1 kHz ± 0.2 % ± 0.5 %
fmin ... 10 kHz + 0.2 % / - 1.0 % ± 2.0 %
Table 6-46:
9.48 kHz
3.16 kHz; Typical Guaranteed
measurement range
600 V, 100 V, 10 V, 1 V
fmin ... 100 Hz ± 0.1 % ± 0.3 %
fmin ... 1 kHz + 0.1 % / - 0.5 % ± 0.8 %
fmin ... 4 kHz + 0.1 % / - 0.8 % ±1.2 %
(sampling rate = 9.48 kHz)
fmin ... 1.4 kHz + 0.1 % / - 0.8 % ±1.2 %
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Table 6-47:
9.48 kHz
3.16 kHz; Typical Guaranteed
measurement range fmin ... 100 Hz ± 0.15 % ± 0.4 %
100 mV
fmin ... 1 kHz ± 0.2 % / - 0.5 % ± 0.8 %
fmin ... 4 kHz + 0.2 % / - 1.0 % ± 1.5 %
fmin ... 1.4 kHz + 0.25 % / - 1.0 % ± 2.0 %
6.10.3.3 Accuracy of Phase Measurement
The permitted input frequency range for the fundamental wave depends on
the specified sampling rate:
Table 6-48:
frequency range
28.44 kHz 100 Hz ... 3200 Hz
9.48 kHz 30 Hz ... 1000 Hz
3.16 kHz 10 Hz ... 350 Hz
Table 6-49:
Accuracy of phase
Accuracy
Uncertainty of phase
phase m easurem entmeasurement
as a function of Excitation
measurement as function
as function
(fs =9.48 of the
kHz, excitaiton
fin=50 Hz)
of the excitation Average
2.5
Avg+3Sigmamax
2 Avg-3Sigmamax
1.5
in °
1
error
/°
0.5
PhaseError
0
Phase
-0.5
-1
-1.5
-2
-2.5
1 10 100
Excitation / % Excitation in %
Conditions: sampling rate 9.48 kHz, fin = 50 Hz.
Note: Through recursive averaging, the measurement uncertainty can be reduced

further.
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6.10.4 Transient Recording

In this operating mode, transient signals on up to 10 input channels can be
synchronously recorded.
The recording starts whenever a pre-defined trigger condition is met. The
selectable trigger conditions are:
• Trigger on threshold with positive or negative edge
• Combination of different power quality triggers (sag, swell, harmonic,
frequency, frequency change, notch)
In addition, a time offset for the capture window relative to the trigger event
can be specified. The trigger delay can be
• positive (recording begins after the trigger event)
• or negative (recording begins already before the trigger event).
Figure 6-36:
Illustration of the
relationship between Start time for End of
Trigger event
trigger events, trigger recording recording
delay, and recording time
Trigger delay (negative)
Recording of input signals
Note: More details about triggering methods can be found in the OMICRON
Test Universe Help and in the practical examples of the EnerLyzer option.
The maximum length of the recording depends on the settings for the
sample rate and the number of channels to be captured.
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Table 6-50:
The maximum recording Number of Maximum Maximum Maximum
time depends on the
number of active channels
active recording time [s] recording time [s] recording time [s]
and the sampling channels at fs = 28.4 kHz at fs = 9.48 kHz at fs = 3.16 kHz
frequency 1 35.16 s 105.47 s 316.41 s
2 17.58 s 52.73 s 158.20 s
3 11.72 s 35.16 s 105.47 s
4 8.79 s 26.37 s 79.10 s
5 7.03 s 21.09 s 63.28 s
6 5.86 s 17.58 s 52.73 s
7 5.02 s 15.07 s 45.20 s
8 4.40 s 13.18 s 39.55 s
9 3.91 s 11.72 s 35.15 s
10 3.52 s 10.55 s 31.64 s
111 3.20 s 9.59 s 28.76 s
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All binary inputs are stored as one channel.
Accuracy of the sampling value:

• measurement ranges 600 V, 100 V, 10 V, 1 V:
± 0.2 % typical
± 0.5 % guaranteed
• measurement range 100 mV:
± 0.3 % typical
± 0.6 % guaranteed
The accuracy data are full scale errors.
6.10.5 Trend Recording

In Trend Recording Mode, you can make a historical plot of various
measurements over time. It is possible to measure RMS voltage, RMS
current, phase, active, apparent and reactive power and the power factor.
The main view has a CTS Chart. Each selected measurement function
appears in a separate diagram (i.e. all frequency measurements in the
frequency diagram). RMS current and voltage appear in separate diagrams.
Time is displayed in seconds on the x-axis. The diagram is scrolled from
right-to-left as new data is recorded.
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6.11 The PAR-1 Option (CMC 256 with Parallel Port)

Figure 6-37: The CMC 256 requires the PAR-1 option (parallel printer port) to
PC parallel printer port
communicate with the CMB IO-7 (refer to 9.3, "CMB IO-7" on page
115). When the OMICRON Test Universe software is started, it
automatically searches for the parallel port (LPTx) of the PC to which
the CMC 256 is connected.
Please note that neither the LLO-2 ("LL out 7 - 12") option nor the
CMIRIG-B can be used together with the PAR-1 option.
Figure 6-38:
Rear view of the CMC 256 Power supply Fans Option PAR-1 SELV interface Fan
with the PAR-1 option power supply Host Interf. (parallel port) "ext. Interf." voltage outputs
Fuse 4 mm/0.16 " socket SELV interface Fan

T12.5 A for GND connection LL out 1 - 6 current outputs
Table 6-51:
Technical data of Host Interface (parallel port)
parallel port
Connector / socket IEEE 1284-C (parallel port)
Usage The interface serves to connect the CMC 256 with
the computer.
Note that the compliance with the requirements of
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is
guaranteed with the original manufacturer-
supplied cables, only.
Insulation Reinforced insulation to all other potential groups
of the test equipment. GND is connected to
protective earth (PE).
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6.12 The LLO-2 Option (Low Level Outputs)

The LLO-2 option ("LL out 7 - 12") represents an additional SELV interface
connector holding two independent generator triples (SELV = Safety Extra
Low Voltage). These six high accuracy analog signal sources can serve to
either control an external amplifier or to directly provide small signal outputs.
The outputs 7-12 extend the low level outputs 1-6 ("LL out 1-6") by two more
independent generator triples. Outputs 7-12 are technically identical to
LL out 7 - 12 outputs 1-6.
For more information please refer section 6.3.8, "Low Level Outputs "LL out"
for External Amplifiers" on page 62.
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Increasing the Output Power
7 INCREASING THE OUTPUT POWER

The CMC 256 has a very large application diversity. The current outputs
offer enough output power to test all electromechanical relays.
In particular, the CMC 256 offers a variety of types of single-phase operation
using its two galvanically separated current triples with which the output
power from the units can be significantly increased.
In cases when the current or the output power – or even the number of
independent voltages or currents – is insufficient, it is possible to connect
individual amplifier groups of the CMC 256 in parallel or to connect external
amplifiers (up to six independent additional channels) to the "LL out 1-6".
The option "LLO-2" extends the low level outputs by two more independent
generator triples “LL out 7-12” (refer to section Section 6.12 on page 98).
Note: The following output configuration examples represent a selection,
only. For a complete list of possible configurations start the Hardware
Configuration of the OMICRON Test Universe software and go to the
General tab. At the Test Set(s) list box, select the proper CMC test set.
Then click the Details... button to open the Output Configuration Details
dialog box.
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7.1 1 x 0 ... 12.5 A

Both amplifier groups CURRENT OUTPUT A and CURRENT OUTPUT B
are connected in series. The currents 1 and 2 of a group are
phase-opposite.
Typical: 1 x 0 ... 12.5 A; 320 VA at 8.5 A; max. 40 Vrms.
Figure 7-1:
CURRENT OUTPUT A and
CURRENT OUTPUT B
connected in series
1’ N’
Also refer to the output curves in section 6.3.4, "Single-phase Operation for
Output Currents" on page 56.
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7.2 1 x 0 ... 37.5 A

The individual currents outputs 1, 2, and 3 of the amplifier groups
CURRENT OUTPUT A and CURRENT OUTPUT B are connected in
parallel. The groups A and B are then connected in series.
Typical: 1 x 0 ... 37.5 A; 480 VA at 25.5 A; max. 20 Vrms.
Note: Verify a sufficient diameter of the test leads.
Every current socket can provide up to 12.5 Arms, and the N socket up to
3 × 12.5 Arms = 37.5 Arms.
Figure 7-2:
Currents outputs 1, 2, and
3 of amplifier groups
CURRENT OUTPUT B
connected in parallel;
groups A and B then
connected in series
1’ N’
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Also refer to the output curves in section 6.3.4, "Single-phase Operation for
Output Currents" on page 56.
Note:
• The phase angles of all outputs of the group A must be identical.
• The phase angles of all outputs of group B must be identical plus in
phase opposition to the phase angle of group A.
• The amplitude of all outputs for both groups must be set to the same
value.
Because test leads (2 m/6 ft. length, 2.5 mm2, 12.5 A) are subject to 2.5 W
power loss, we recommend using the connection method as shown in figure
7-2, “Currents outputs 1, 2, and 3 of amplifier groups CURRENT OUTPUT A
and CURRENT OUTPUT B connected in parallel; groups A and B then
connected in series” on page 101.1
WARNING:
For currents greater than 25 A, the test object (load) should

be exclusively connected to the 4 mm/0.16 " banana
sockets and not on the generator connection socket.
1 Double up the test leads for the N socket by using two test leads back to back. In addition
ensure that the current outputs (1,2,3) are only connected together at the actual test object.
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7.3 1 x 0 ... 75 A
parallel. The groups A and B are then connected in parallel, too.
Typical: 1 x 0 ... 75 A; 480 VA at 51 A; max. 10 Vrms.
Note: Verify a sufficient diameter of the test leads.
Figure 7-3:
CURRENT OUTPUT B
groups A and B then
connected in parallel, too
1’ N’
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Also refer to the output curves in SECTION 6.3.4, "Single-phase Operation

for Output Currents" on page 56.
All six current channels have to be set to the same phase and the same
amplitude.
Because test leads (2 m/6 ft. length, 2.5 mm2, 12.5 A) are subject up to
2.5 W power loss, we recommend using the connection techniques from
figure 7-3, “Currents outputs 1, 2, and 3 of amplifier groups
CURRENT OUTPUT A and CURRENT OUTPUT B connected in parallel;
groups A and B then connected in parallel, too” on page 103.1
WARNING:
For currents greater than 25 A, the test object (load) should

be exclusively connected to the 4 mm/0.16 " banana
sockets and not on the generator connection socket.
1 Triple up the test leads for the N socket by using three test leads back to back. In addition
ensure that the current outputs (1,2,3) are only connected together at the actual test object.
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7.4 2 x 0 ... 37.5 A

parallel. The groups A and B are used individually.
2 x 37.5 A; 210 VA at 22.5 A; 10 Vrms
Figure 7-4:
CURRENT OUTPUT A
and
CURRENT OUTPUT B
groups A and B are used
individually
NA 1A 1B NB
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7.5 3 x 0 ... 25 A
The individual current outputs 1, 2, and 3 of the amplifier group
CURRENT OUTPUT A are connected to the equivalent outputs of the
amplifier group CURRENT OUTPUT B.
3 x 0 ... 25 A; 140 VA at 15 A; max. 10 Vrms.
Figure 7-5:
Current outputs 1, 2, and 3
of amplifier group
CURRENT OUTPUT A
connected to equivalent
outputs of amplifier group
CURRENT OUTPUT B
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7.6 Single-Phase Voltage

Figure 7-6:
Single-phase operation of 1’ N’
the voltage system (L-N)
1 x 0 ... 300 V.
Typical 200 VA at
100 ... 300 V.
See also figure 6-14,

"Single-phase
operation L-N" on
page 60.
Figure 7-7:
Single-phase operation of 1’ N’
the voltage system
(L-L phase opposition)
1 x 0 ... 600 V
Typical 275 VA at
200 ... 600 V.
See also figure 6-15,

"Single-phase
operation L-L" on
page 60.
Also refer to section 6.3.5, "Voltage Outputs" on page 58.
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7.7 Operation with External Amplifiers

The connections "LL out 1-6" offers a large variety of extension possibilities
through the connection of external amplifiers.
As such, higher currents and higher power outputs can be generated, or the
number of independent voltage or current channels can be extended.
Applications which the CMC 256 alone cannot cover, thus become
realizable.
Each LL output socket ("LL out 1-6" and the optional "LL out 7-12") can
connect up to four external amplifiers with six independent channels.
The following configurations are possible:
• 9 × 25 Arms / 70 VA for differential relays in three galvanically separated
current triples with CMC 256 + CMA 156.
• 6 × 250 V / 75 VA for the synchronization in two galvanically separated
voltage triples with CMC 256 + CMS 156.
For a complete overview of the supported configurations of the CMC 256
and CMA/S amplifiers see the OMICRON Test Universe Help, topic
Hardware Configuration.
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Troubleshooting
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
8.1 Troubleshooting Guide
In case of operational problems with the CMC 256 proceed as follows:
1. Consult the reference manual or the OMICRON Test Universe Help.
2. Check whether the malfunction is reproducible and document it.
3. Try to isolate the malfunction by using another computer, test set or
connecting cable, if available.
4. Note the exact wording of any error message or unexpected conditions.
5. If you contact the OMICRON technical support, please attach:
• your company name as well as a phone number and e-mail address
• the serial number of your test set
• information about your computer: Manufacturer, type, memory,
installed printers, operating system (and language) and the installed
version and language of the OMICRON Test Universe software.
• screenshots or the exact wording of possible error messages.
6. If you call the OMICRON hotline, please have your computer and test set
available and be prepared to repeat the steps that caused the problem.
To speed up the support, please attach the following diagnostic log files:
• Communication log file
This file records any communication between the CMC 256 and the
computer. To send the log file to the OMICRON technical support:
1. Close all other applications.
2. From the Test Universe Start Page, select Calibration &
Diagnosis… and then Logfile.
3. Select Logging on (Detailed) in the Edit menu and minimize the
window.
4. Start the test module and reproduce the malfunction.
5. Go back to the log file and select Send in the File menu to submit the
log file via e-mail to the OMICRON technical support.
• Hardware check log file
Each time a test module starts, an internal hardware self-check is
performed. The results of this test are stored in the hwcheck.log file.
To open the log file, select Calibration & Diagnosis… and then
Hardware Check from the Test Universe Start Page.
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8.2 Potential Errors, Possible Causes, Remedies

Some potential disruptions that may occur while operating the CMC 256 are
listed below. Try to eliminate them by applying the remedies proposed here.
Table 8-1:
Troubleshooting the Error Possible causes Remedies
CMC 256
Power switch does not There is no power to Check the power supply
light up after turning on the test set. and assure that it
the CMC 256 test set. supplies power to the
test set.
The fuse of the test set Unplug the power cord
is blown from the power source!
Replace the fuse:
T 12 AH 250 V
(5 x 20 mm).
Malfunction of internal Please contact the
test set components OMICRON technical
support (refer to section
"Contact Information /
Technical Support" on
page 149).
The following message Ground-wire connection Check the ground
appears in the status to the CMC 256 is connection.
line: "WARNING: broken or the test set is
Ground the housing of
Broken ground powered by an earth-
the test set separately
connection! free power supply.
using the PE
Immediately turn off the
Note: Never connect connection socket (on
test set! Resuming the
the CMC 256 to an the back panel of the
operation can result in
isolating transformer. test set).
hazard to life and is
done at your own risk."
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Troubleshooting
8.3 Overheating
If a thermal shutdown occurs because of loading the voltage or current
outputs a long time by high burden, the Test Universe displays the following
messages respectively in the Status History window:
• “Voltage overtemperature:” followed by a list of the affected
outputs
“CMC switched off.”
“Test stopped with error.”
• “Current overtemperature:” followed by a list of the affected
outputs
“CMC switched off.”
“Test stopped with error.”
The thermal shutdown can be avoided by reducing the compliance voltage
of the current amplifiers, i.e., to optimize the output power limit of the current
outputs set the compliance voltage of the internal current amplifiers.
To do so, go to the Compliance Voltage group box of the Output
Configuration Details dialog box in the Test Universe Hardware
Configuration.
By reducing the power supply voltage, the ON-time can be prolonged
considerably for low-ohmic burdens, because this causes the internal
amplifier to consume less power. Hence, the internal heat dissipation can be
reduced, especially when testing with low burden test objects. This then
considerably extends the time until the device switches OFF due to thermal
overload.
For more detailed information refer to the Test Universe Help. Select the
Hardware Configuration Help and navigate to the topic Setting the
Current Output Power Limit of CMC Test Sets.
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CMC 256-Related Products and Accessories
9 CMC 256-RELATED PRODUCTS AND

ACCESSORIES
This chapter describes the optional equipment for the CMC 256 test set. In
the following the amplifiers CMA 56, CMA 156, CMS 156, CMS 251 and
CMS 252 are jointly named CMA/S. Please visit the OMICRON Web site
www.omicron.at for up-to-date information.
9.1 CMA Current Amplifiers & CMS Voltage Amplifiers

The CMA/CMS external amplifiers are controlled by the CMC 256 test set
via the “LL out 1-6” on the rear panel of the test set as shown in figure 9-1
below. The option "LLO-2" extends the low level outputs by two more
independent generator triples “LL out 7-12” (refer to section 6.12 on
page 98).
Figure 9-1:
CMC CMC
256 256 CMA/S Amplifier
CMA/CMS Amplifier
Connecting a CMA/S
amplifier to the CMC 256
Ampl. in
LL out
1-6
Table 9-1:
Technical data of CMA/S Amplifier Output configurations Output power Miscellaneous
amplifiers
CMA 156 6-phase current amplifier Amplitude
(Group A, B) accuracy:
6 × 25 A (L-N) 6 × 70 VA at 7.5 A error < 0.1 %.
3 × 50 A (L-N) 3 × 140 VA at 15 A Weight: 15.4 kg
2 × 75 A (3L-N) 2 × 225 VA at 22.5 A (34 lbs)
1 × 150 A (3L-N) 1 × 420 VA at 45 A
CMS 156 3-phase current/voltage Amplitude
amplifier accuracy:
3 × 250 V (L-N) 3 × 75 VA error < 0.1 %.
1 × 500 V (L-L) 1 × 150 VA Weight: 14.7 kg
3 × 25 A (L-N) 3 × 70 VA at 7.5 A (32.4 lbs)
1 × 75 A (3L-N) 1 × 210 VA at 22.5 A
Detailed information about the CMA/S amplifiers can be found in the

corresponding user manuals, the product catalog, or on the OMICRON Web
site www.omicron.at.
For ordering information about the individual OMICRON amplifiers, please
refer to table 9-5, "Order numbers overview" on page 139.
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9.2 CMControl-6
Figure 9-2:
CMControl-6 attached to a
CMC 256plus test set
Order numbers:
VEHO2806 (CMControl-6); upgrade for an existing CMC 256
VEHO2805 (CMControl-6); add-on for new CMC 256
The CMControl is a front panel control device for CMC test sets. Its instant
availability and its easy operation concept make it the ideal solution for the
quick verification of test objects.
The CMControl provides an intuitive touch screen user interface that makes
setting up tests particularly easy and convenient. The control wheel allows
quick and accurate adjustment of the output quantities. The included test
tools and integrated fault models cover almost all common test tasks and
support the tester in getting reliable results quickly.
The CMControl can either be used attached to the CMC test set as front
panel control or detached as a handheld control device. Its magnetic rear
allows easy attachment to standard racks while its built-in stand works
perfectly on every table.
The CMControl is available in two variations: CMControl-6 for CMC 356,
CMC 256plus and CMC 256-6, and CMControl-3 for CMC 353.
The rugged Ethernet connector ensures reliable communication with the
CMC test set. The CMControl is designed to optimally meet the
requirements for commissioning and maintenance of protection devices and
substations.
For ordering information about the CMControl, refer to table 9-5, "Order
numbers overview" on page 139.
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9.3 CMB IO-7

The CMB IO-7 is a computer-controlled extension unit used for applications
where the number of available binary inputs and outputs of a CMC test set is
not sufficient. The binary inputs and outputs of CMB IO-7 can be used as an
equivalent extension.
CMB IO-7 provides seven module plug-in slots that can be equipped with
different input/output modules. Depending on the modules, the CMB IO-7 is
capable of providing up to 144 potential-sensing (wet) or potential-free (dry)
300 VDC input channels and/or up to 96 output channels.
The signals applied to the inputs of the CMB IO-7 are precisely time-tagged.
With the OMICRON Test Universe software, you can define a timing
characteristic for the output reactions by using freely programmable
sequences.
The following IO modules are available:
• INP1-24: 24 binary inputs, 0 …300 VDC, two galvanically separated
groups 12 + 12
• OUT1-16: 16 binary relay outputs
• OUT2-16: 16 binary solid-sate outputs, high-side MOSFET outputs (fast,
no bouncing).
Figure 9-3:
Typical test setup with Parallel port connecting cable VEHK0108
CMB IO-7,
CMC 256 PAR-1,
CMUSB-P and a notebook
with USB ports CMB IO-7  CMC 256
Synchronization cable
VEHK0003
USB CMUSB-P CMB IO-7
VEHZ2007
Parallel port
connecting cable
Notebook VEHK0108
CMC 256 with PAR-1 option
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The CMB IO-7 can be used either stand-alone or together with the
CMC 256 test set.
The CMC 256 requires the PAR-1 parallel port option to communicate with
the CMB IO-7.
If the computer controlling the CMC 256 and the CMB IO-7 is equipped with
USB ports, two CMUSB-P converters are joined up in circuit beween the
parallel port connecting cables VEHK0108 and the computer’s USB ports
(see figure 9-3).
If the computer controlling the CMC 256 and the CMB IO-7 is not equipped
with USB ports but a model with a parallel port, it needs to be upgraded with
a second parallel port in order to communicate with the "Host Interfaces" of
both CMC 256 and CMB IO-7. To upgrade your computer with a second
parallel port, both an express card type SPPXP-100 and a SPP-100
PCMCIA card with parallel port are available from OMICRON.
For ordering information about the CMB IO-7, please refer to table 9-5,
"Order numbers overview" on page 139.
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9.4 CMUSB-P Converter

The CMUSB-P is a converter for controlling CMC test sets equipped with
parallel ports such as CMC 156, CMC 256 or CMC 256plus with PAR-1
option by computers with USB port.
Furthermore, the CMB IO-7 (binary inputs/outputs extension unit) is
supported. The CMUSB-P is designed to convert the USB signals of the
computer to the communicaiton protocol used by the OMICRON devices.
Figure 9-4:
CMUSB-P converter
Figure 9-5:
Connecting a
CMC 256plus with PAR-1
CMC 256plus
option to a computer’s
with PAR-1 option
USB port
CMUSB-P converter (VEHZ2007)
Parallel connection cable (VEHK0108),

supplied with CMC 256plus.
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9.5 Time Synchronization Accessories
9.5.1 CMGPS
You can synchronize two or more CMC test sets by connecting a CMGPS
synchronization unit to each of the test sets’ "ext. Interf." inputs. Since the
GPS (Global Positioning System) signal is available worldwide, the physical
distance between these test sets is thereby of no relevance ("end to end"
testing).
Figure 9-6:
CMGPS synchronization Antenna
unit
ext. Interf.
ext. Interf.
For detailed information about the CMGPS, please refer to the CMGPS
reference manual, the product catalog, or the OMICRON Web site
www.omicron.at. For ordering information about the CMGPS, refer to table
9-5, "Order numbers overview" on page 139.
Table 9-2:
Basic technical data of the Pulse outputs 2
CMGPS synchronization
unit Accuracy Error < ±1 µs or ±5 µs
Synchronization of test sets1 Error < 100 µs / < 5 µs (voltage amplifier)
Error < 100 µs / < 20 µs (current amplifier)
Connection Voltage supply from the CMC 256 test set.
Configured by the Test Universe software.
Weight 440 g (1 lbs)
Dimensions W x H x D 140 x 70 x 40 mm (5.5 x 2.8 x 1.6 ")
1
Error corresponds to amplifier output signals (voltage/current) of CMGPS-synchronized test
sets at configured GPS trigger event
5 µs / 20 µs: enhanced mode only in supported Test Universe test modules (refer to Test
Universe Help, topic "Time Trigger Configuration").
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Figure 9-7:
CMGPS connected to Extension cables
antenna via 2 × 20 m
extension cables
CMGPS
Antenna
For cases that may require an extension of the antenna cable, an optional
set of 2 × 20 m cables is available from OMICRON. For ordering
information, refer to table 9-5, "Order numbers overview" on page 139.
Figure 9-8:
Adapter to connect the
extension cables to Extension cables
CMGPS and antenna
Connect to antenna Connect to CMGPS
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9.5.2 CMIRIG-B
Via the CMIRIG-B interface box you can connect devices to the CMC 256
test set that either transmit or receive the IRIG-B time reference signal
(DC level shift protocol B00x). That way, two or more CMC test sets are
synchronized. Furthermore, an optional CMGPS synchronization unit can
be integrated into the test setup to serve as source of the synchronization
moment or 1PPS signal, respectively. CMC 256 decodes (when receiving)
or encodes (when transmitting) the IRIG-B protocol. The IRIG-B protocol
extensions required by standard IEEE C37.118 are supported as well.
The most significant functional enhancement of those Test Universe test
modules supporting the IRIG-B time reference is the starting and
synchronizing of CMC 256 states (signal output) with high accuracy
synchronous to the IRIG-B1 time reference or PPS/PPX2 signal,
respectively; for example for PMU synchrophasor tests.
Figure 9-9:
Typical test setup with
CMIRIG-B
(not true to scale) 2
4
1
1 Test signals (e.g., 3 x current, 3 x voltage).
2 IRIG-B/PPS source, e.g. GPS receiver with IRIG-B output.
3 IRIG-B/PPS receiver, e.g. protection relay, PMU.
4 Optional CMGPS synchronization unit (depends on the application).
Requirements:
• CMC 256 standard test set with Ethernet ports; not with PAR-1 option).
• IRIG-B source or receiver with 5 V/TTL level; demodulated; DC level
shift protocol (B00x).
1 IRIG stands for Inter Range Instrumentation Group and represents a serial time code format.
2 PPS: pulses per second
PPX: programmable PPS signal (pulse rate, e.g., 1 pulse per minute or one pulse per
10 seconds)
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CMIRIG-B timing specifications

Figure 9-10:
CMIRIG-B timing in detail
CMGPS 1PPS,
IRIG-B/PPS IN
PPX OUT
IRIG-B OUT
CMC 256 analog

outputs
Table 9-3:
Timing specifications Timing specifications
T1 (delay time PPS source to PPX OUT) < 1µs typ., 1.5µs max.
T2 (time skew PPX OUT to IRIG-B OUT) < ± 0.1µs typ., ± 0.5µs max.
T3 (time error of time reference source to
analog outputs)1
- Current outputs ± 1µs typ., ± 5µs guar.
- Voltage outputs ± 1µs typ., ± 5µs guar.
1
Valid for CMC 256plus output frequencies < 100Hz and re-synchronized analog output
signals.
For ordering information, refer to table 9-5, "Order numbers overview" on

page 139.
For detailed information about the OMICRON CMIRIG-B interface box
please refer to the CMIRIG-B Reference Manual.
Detailed information about the IRIG-B standard can be found, for example,
in the IRIG SERIAL TIME CODE FORMATS publication at the url
https://wsmrc2vger.wsmr.army.mil/rcc/manuals/200-04/index.html.
Detailed information about how to configure the Test Universe software
component Time Trigger Configuration for the use of CMIRIG-B with or
without CMGPS can be found in the CMIRIG-B Reference Manual and in the
Test Universe Help, topics Time Trigger Configuration and Hardware
Configuration (IRIG-B & GPS tab).
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9.6 100TX to 100FX-SC Converter

Figure 9-11:
100TX to 100FX-SC
Converter
Order number: VEHZ0021
This converter connects the CMC 256 to a network via fiber optics.
The 100TX to 100FX-SC Converter transfers data from a 10/100Base-TX
copper to a fiber interface. It is designed to receive both data and power
from PoE networks, and to pass on the data to a fiber optics connection.
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9.7 Current Clamp C-PROBE1

Using the current clamp C-PROBE1 and the EnerLyzer measurement
option, direct and alternating currents can be measured via the analog
measurement inputs of the BINARY / ANALOG INPUT section (refer to
section 6.10, "The EnerLyzer Measurement Option" on page 78).
C-PROBE1 is an active, DC-capable current probe and has two switchable
measurement ranges.
Figure 9-12:
Current clamp C-PROBE 1
DC / AC
"+" = red
"-" = black
For detailed information about the C-PROBE1 current clamp and the
EnerLyzer measurement option, please refer to the respective reference
manuals, the product catalog, or visit the OMICRON Web site
www.omicron.at.
Table 9-4:
Basic technical data of Max. voltage of the leads 600 Vrms to GND
C-PROBE 1
Switch position 100 mV/A 10 mV/A
Measurement ranges 0…10 A AC/DC 0…80 A AC/DC
Frequency bandwidth 0 (DC)…10 kHz
For ordering information about the CPROBE-1, please refer to table 9-5,
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9.8 Accessories for Meter Testing
9.8.1 Scanning Head OSH256

The passive optical scanning head OSH256 detects the status of an LED,
that is either an optical pulse output from an energy meter or the binary
status of a protective relay or other similar optical source.
Figure 9-13:
The optical scanning head Reusable adhesive rubber
OSH256 attached to an compound (additionally screens
energy meter by rubber the sensor from ambient light)
adhesive
OSH256
The OSH256 has a unique fixing method as the lightweight unit can be
attached to smooth surfaces by means of its suction cup (figure below) or by
a re-usable adhesive rubber compound in case of a non-planar surface
(figure above).
Figure 9-14:
Suction cup of the optical
scanning head OSH256
Suction cup
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The OSH256 connects to the EXIF socket of a CMC 256 by means of the
adapter cable VEHK0010 (refer to section 9.8.5, "Adapter Cable for
Scanning Heads" on page 128) or a CMLIB B (refer to section 9.8.6,
"CMLIB B" on page 129).
For relay testing applications the IFB256 serves to connect to a binary input
of a CMC test set (refer to section 9.8.2 below).
9.8.2 Interface Box IFB256

Typically, the combination of a scanning head OSH256 with an interface box
IFB256 is used for relay testing when binary information (a trigger signal)
originates from a relay's LED. The IFB256 is directly connected to the EXIF
socket of a CMC 256, which provides the auxiliary DC supply through the
IFB256 to the scanning head. The binary signal is connected to the inputs of
the CMC via banana plug leads.
Figure 9-15:
Interface box IFB256
To EXIF socket at the rear of the CMC 256
To binary input of the CMC 256
To OSH256
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9.8.3 Scanning Head TK 326

The photoelectric scanning head TK 326 is suitable for scanning of all
known rotor marks of Ferraris meters and for scanning of LEDs up to the
infrared wavelength range. It includes a spiral cable for the connection to the
adapter cable or to a CMLIB B.
Figure 9-16:
The photoelectric scanning
head TK 326
The TK 326 connects to the EXIF socket of a CMC 256 by means of the
adapter cable VEHK0010 (refer to section 9.8.5, "Adapter Cable for
Scanning Heads" on page 128) or a CMLIB B (refer to section 9.8.6,
"CMLIB B" on page 129).
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9.8.4 Scanning Head TVS 6.15/1

The magnetic scanning head TVS 6.15/1 (dia. 32 mm/1.3”) is available for
electronic meters with optical pulse outputs and matching mechanical
interface.
Figure 9-17:
The magnetic scanning
head TVS 6.15/1
The TVS 6.15/1 connects to the EXIF socket of a CMC 256 by means of the
adapter cable VEHK0010 (section 9.8.5 on page 128) or a CMLIB B
(section 9.8.6 on page 129).
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9.8.5 Adapter Cable for Scanning Heads

The adapter cable VEHK0010 connects the scanning heads OSH256,
TK 326 and TVS 6.15/1 directly to a CMC 256 test set. The scanning heads
connection cable is simply extended by the adapter cable plugging the
5-pole LEMO connectors into each other. The 16-pole LEMO connector is
plugged into the LEMO socket "ext. Interf." at the rear of a CMC test set.
From there the scanning heads are supplied with 14 VDC and meter pulses
are fed to the counter input of the CMC.
Figure 9-18:
Connecting an optical VEHK0010
scanning head to the
CMC 256 "ext. Interf."
connector
1 14VDC
3 Pulse input
4 GND
CMC 256 rear side,
connector "ext Interf."
Optical
scanning
head
Meter to be tested
Figure 9-19:
Adapter cable for scanning
heads
For ordering information about scanning heads, please refer to table 9-5,
128
9.8.6 CMLIB B
There are some meter testing applications where the simple adapter cable
(section 9.8.5) does not prove sufficient for the test setup:
• if a reference meter is used and therefore two pulse inputs are required
• if the binary transistor outputs of a CMC 256 test set need to be
accessed.
For these applications, the CMLIB B is used as interface.
Figure 9-20:
Connecting a CMLIB B
(not true to scale)
Rear view of the CMC 256 PAR-1
CMLIB B
CMLIB B
Reference
meter
Optical scanning head

(TK 326, TVS 6.15/1 or
OSH256)
Meter to be tested
For detailed information about the CMLIB B, please refer to the CMLIB B
reference manual, the product catalog, or visit the OMICRON Web site
www.omicron.at. For ordering information about the CMLIB B, please refer
to table 9-5, "Order numbers overview" on page 139.
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9.8.7 CMLIB A
CMLIB A is connected between a CMC test set and an amplifier to tap the
analog low level signal outputs. Furthermore, CMLIB A can be connected to
the analog control inputs of the optional amplifiers CMA 156 and CMS 156.
Applications for CMLIB A:
• Connection of amplifiers that do not have an OMICRON connection
socket to the CMC analog low level signal outputs.
• Connection of OMICRON amplifiers to controlling sources that do not
have an OMICRON connection socket.
• Convenient tapping of the signals between the CMC test set and
OMICRON amplifiers.
Figure 9-21:
CMLIB A

The CMLIB A set (VEHZ1105) includes the CMLIB A interface box
(VEHZ1101) as shown above in figure 9-21, and the 16-pole LEMO cable
(VEHK0003) to connect the interface box to either a CMC test set or an
OMICRON amplifier.
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CMLIB A accessory cables

Figure 9-22:
CMLIB A accessory cables
BNC to BNC BNC to 4 mm banana

Order number: VEHK0008 Order number: VEHK0005
The CMLIB A accessory cables are to be ordered seperately. Each order

number represents one piece of cable.
9.8.8 CPOL Polarity Tester

The portable and easy-to-use CPOL Polarity Tester is
designated to check a series of test points for correct
polarity as a substitute for the battery checking method.
The CMC 256 injects a special continuous voltage or
current test signal at one point. Then CPOL checks the
polarity at all terminals and provides a clear indication as
to whether the polarity is OK (green LED) or not (red
LED). This procedure is much faster than the
conventional method and can easily be performed by a
single person.
CPOL is used in conjunction with the Polarity Checker
test tool that is part of the Test Universe software.
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9.8.9 Connection Cable for REF 54x Relays (ABB) with Low
Level Signal Inputs
This connection cable with twin-BNC clamp plugs type AMPHENOL 31-224
is tailored to connect ABB relays of the REF 54x series (with AMPHENOL
twin-BNC bulkhead receptacles type 31-223) to the low level outputs of the
CMC 256 (16-pole LEMO connector).
Figure 9-23:
REF 54x cable connector
Order number: VEHK0120

Cable length: approx. 2.5 m (8.2 feet).
The six cable tails with the AMP connectors are labeled.
The CMC test set in such applications simulates unconventional
transformers and/or Rogowski coils.
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9.8.10 C-Shunt
C-Shunt 1 and C-Shunt 10 are precision shunts for current measurements.
They can be directly inserted into the binary/analog inputs of a CMC 256.
Figure 9-24:
C-Shunt 1
Order numbers:
C-Shunt 1: VEHZ0080
C-Shunt 10: VEHZ0081
C-Shunt 1
Electrical resistance 0.001 Ω
Resistance Tolerance 0.1 %
Temperature coeffizient ≥ 30 ppm/K in the range 0 ... +70 °C
(32 ... +158 °F); according to IEC 60115-1 4.8
Maximum current 32 A continuous
Insulation class 600 V CAT II
C-Shunt 10 is a 10 mΩ precision shunt for current measurements. It can be

directly inserted into the test set’s binary/analog inputs.
C-Shunt 10
Electrical resistance 0.01 Ω
Resistance Tolerance 0.1 %
Temperature coeffizient ≥ 18 ppm/K in the range 0 ... +70 °C
(32 ... +158 °F); according to IEC 60115-1 4.8
Maximum current 12.5 A continuous
Insulation class 600 V CAT II
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9.9 Wiring Accessories
9.9.1 Standard Delivery Scope
The following three articles belong to the standard delivery scope of a

CMC 256 test set. They can, however, also be ordered separately.
1. Flexible test lead
2m
Order number: VEHK0112
2 m (6 ft.) test lead to connect the CMC 256 output to other safety sockets
of, for example, amplifiers, test objects or to banana adapters in control
cabinets.
Specification: 1000 V/32 A
Amount supplied: 6 x red, 6 x black
2. Flexible jumper
Flexible jumper to connect current outputs in parallel (up to 32 A) or to

short-out the neutrals of binary inputs.
Amount supplied: 4 x black
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3. Flexible terminal adapter
Order number: VEHS0009
Flexible terminal adapter to connect to screw-clamp terminals.

Amount supplied: 12 pieces
9.9.2 Optional CMC Wiring Accessory Package

Figure 9-25:
The CMC Wiring
Accessory Package
The CMC Wiring Accessory Package contains the following s:
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1. Flexible test lead adapter
5 cm
5 cm (2") test lead adapter with retractable sleeve to connect the CMC 256
output to non-safety sockets in combination with a regular flexible 2 m (6 ft.)
test lead as shown at section 9.9.1.
Amount: 6 x red, 6 x black
2. Flexible jumper
Flexible jumper to connect current outputs in parallel (up to 32 A) or to

short-out the neutrals of binary inputs. Identical to article of standard
delivery scope listed under 9.9.1.
Amount: 4 x black
3. Crocodile clamp
Crocodile clamps for secondary side to connect to pins or screw bolts.

Amount: 4 x red, 4 x black
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4. Flexible terminal adapter
Flexible terminal adapter to connect to screw-clamp terminals. Identical to

article of standard delivery scope listed under 9.9.1.
Amount: 12 pieces
5. M4 (0.15") Cable Lug Adapters
Cable lug adapters for M4 (0.15") screws to connect regular test leads to
screw-clamp terminals of SEL/ABB/GE relays (and others).
Amount: 20 pieces
6. M5 (0.2") Cable Lug Adapters
Cable lug adapters for M5 (0.2") screws to connect regular test leads to
screw-clamp terminals of SEL/ABB/GE relays (and others).
Amount: 10 pieces
7. Cable Tie (Velcro fastener)
Cable Tie (Velcro fastener), length 150 mm (6"), black.

Amount: 10 pieces
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9.10 Ordering Information

This section lists the order numbers for optional equipment of the CMC 256
test set.
Figure 9-26:
Connection cables I Plug for generator
combination socket CMC 256 test set
VEHS0103
Generator
combination cable
VEHK0103
Test object (relay, meter...)
Figure 9-27:
Connection cables II
Ampl.in
Connection cables CMC 256 - amplifier
VEHK0003
Amplifier
CMA/CMS
Notebook
(Ethernet or
USB) Ampl.in
Ampl.out
Connection cable to computer
Ethernet:
1.5 m/5 ft. VEHK0022 ext. Interf.
3.0 m/10 ft. VEHK0622
or
CMC 256 test set
parallel port (PAR-1 option):
connecting cable VEHK0108
LL out 1-6
+ CMUSB-P converter to USB
VEHZ2007
Connection cable CMC 256 - CMLIB B
VEHK0003
CMLIB B
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Table 9-5:
Order numbers overview Article Order no.
CMC 256plus options (factory upgrade)
PAR-1 CMC 256 with parallel port (→ section 6.11) VEHO2702
LLO-2 Low level outputs LL out 7 - 12 (→ section 6.12) VEHO2704

FL-6 Constraints the maximum output frequency to VEHO0599
599 Hz (→ section 2.1)
Amplifiers (→ section 9.1)

CMA 156 Current amplifier (6×25 A) VEHV1010
CMS 156 Voltage/current amplifier (3×250 V, 3×25 A) VEHV1030
CMControl-6 (→ section 9.2)
CMControl-6; upgrade for an existing CMC 256plus (includes VEHO2806
soft bag VEHP0014)
CMControl-6; add-on for a new CMC 256plus VEHO2805
Binary input/output extensions (→ section 9.3)
CMB IO-7 Basic unit with 1×INP1-24, 1×OUT1-16 . VE000700
Requires the PAR-1 option
INP1-24 Binary input module (24 inputs, 0 … 300 V) VEHZ0710
OUT1-16 Binary output module (16 relay outputs) VEHZ0720
OUT2-16 Binary solid state output module VEHZ0750
(16 MOSFET outputs)
Module connector for CMB IO-7 input/output modules VEHZ0740
CMUSB-P (→ section 9.4)
Converter for controlling a CMC 256 with the parallel port VEHZ2007
PAR-1 option by a computer with an USB port (requires a
connection cable CMC 256 parallel port to CMUSB-P
converter. VEHK0108; see Cables below)
CMIRIG-B Interface box (→ section 9.5.2)
CMIRIG-B Interface box incl. all accessories VEHZ1150
CMIRIG-B Interface box VEHZ1151
Connection cable CMIRIG-B ↔ CMC 256 VEHK0003
139
Article Order no.

CMGPS Synchronization unit (→ section 9.5.1)
Consisting of: VEHZ3000
- CMGPS synchronization unit
- antenna
- 15 m antenna cable
- power supply unit
- 16-pole LEMO cable CMC-CMGPS
- carrying bag.
2 × 20 m antenna extension cable and SMA adapter VEHZ3003
100TX to 100FX-SC Converter (→ section 9.6)
Converter for data transfer from a 10/100Base-TX copper to a
fiber interface VEHZ0021
Current clamp (→ section 9.7)
C-PROBE1 Current clamp (10/80 A range, DC…10 kHz) VEHZ4000
Meter testing accessories
OSH256 Passive scanning head, suction and adhesive VEHZ2006
fixation (→ section 9.8.1)
IFB256 Interface Box for scanning head OSH256; used
for relay testing when binary information
originates from a relay's LED (→ section 9.8.2) VEHZ1152
TK 326 Active and passive scanning head, mechanical VEHZ2008

fixation (→ section 9.8.3)
TVS 6.15/1 Passive scanning head, magnetic fixation VEHZ2004
(→ section 9.8.4)
Adapter cable for scanning heads (→ section 9.8.5) VEHK0010
CMLIB B Interface box for VEHZ1102

- testing with reference meters
- accessing the transistor outputs
(→ section 9.8.6)
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Article Order no.

Meter testing accessories (cont.)
CMLIB A Interface box to VEHZ1101
- connect non-OMICRON amplifiers
- tap the analog low level signal outputs of an
amplifier
CMLIB A cable BNC to BNC VEHK0008
CMLIB A cable BNC to 4 mm banana VEHK0005
(→ section 9.8.7)
CPOL Polarity Tester (→ section 9.8.8) VEHZ0645
Connection cable for REF 54x Relays (ABB) with low level
signal inputs (→ section 9.8.9) VEHK0120
C-Shunt Precision shunts for current measurements

- C-Shunt 1: 0.001 Ω VEHZ0080
- C-Shunt 10: 0.01 Ω VEHZ0081
(→ section 9.8.10)
Connectors
Plug for generator combination socket (→ section 5.1.1) VEHS0103
Cables
Ethernet cable 1.5 m/5 ft VEHK0022
Ethernet cable 3.0 m/10 ft VEHK0622
Connection cable CMC 256 parallel port (PAR-1 option) VEHK0108
to CMUSB-P converter
Connection cable CMC 256 to amplifier, CMLIB A/B or VEHK0003
CMGPS
Generator combination cable VEHK0103
141
Article Order no.

Wiring accessories (→ section 9.9)
Flexible test lead 1000 V/32 A, 6 x red, 6 x black VEHK0112
CMC Wiring Accessory Package VEHZ0060
containing the following items
1. Flexible test lead with retractable sleeve, 600 V/32 A,
6 x red, 6 x black
2. Flexible jumper, 600 V/32 A, 4 x black
3. Crocodile clamps, 1000 V/32 A, 4 x red, 4 x black
4. Flexible terminal adapter, 1000 V/32 A, black,
12 pieces
5. M4 (0.15") Cable Lug Adapters, 1000 V/20 A,
20 pieces
6. M5 (0.2") Cable Lug Adapters, 1000 V/20 A, 10 pieces
7. Cable Tie (Velcro fastener), length 150 mm (6"),
10 pieces
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Article Order no.

Heavy-duty transport case with wheels and extendable VEHP0021
handle for the CMC 256plus test set with or without
CMControl-6, for CMB IO-7, and for CMA or CMS amplifiers.
Soft bag for CMC 256plus test set VEHP0012

Soft bag for CMC 256plus test set with attached CMControl-6 VEHP0014
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APPENDIX
The OMICRON Bootloader software
The OMICRON Bootloader software includes software parts developed by:
• Intel Corporation (IXP400 SW Release version 2.3)
• Intrinsyc Software (Intrinsyc Bootloader)
• Swedish Institute of Computer Science, Adam Dunkels (lwIP TCP/IP stack)
• Mark Adler (puff - decompress the deflate data format)
• Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler ("zlib" general purpose compression library)
The following copyright notices reproduce entirely the copyright notices provided by the source
code owners.
IXP400 SW Release version 2.3

Copyright (c) 2001-2005, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
provided that the following conditions are met:
1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
and the following disclaimer.
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
with the distribution.
3. Neither the name of the Intel Corporation nor the names of its contributors may be used to
endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written
permission.
This software is provided by the copyright holders and contributors "as is" and any express or
implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall the copyright owner or
contributors be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential
damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use,
data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether
in contract, strict liability, or tort(including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the
use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of such damage.
Intrinsyc Bootloader
Copyright (c) 2001-2002, Intrinsyc Software. All rights reserved.
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3. All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software must display the
following acknowledgement: This product includes software developed by Intrinsyc
Software.
4. The name of Intrinsyc may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this
software without specific prior written permission.
This software is provided by Intrinsyc software and contributors "as is"' and any express or
implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose are disclaimed. In no event shall Intrinsyc software be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not
limited to, procurement of substitute goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business
interruption) however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or
tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even
if advised of the possibility of such damage.
lwIP TCP/IP stack

Author: Adam Dunkels <adam@sics.se>
Copyright (c) 2001, 2002 Swedish Institute of Computer Science. All rights reserved.
3. The name of the author may not be used to endorse or promote products derived from this
software without specific prior written permission.
This software is provided by the author "as is'' and any express or implied warranties, including,
but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
are disclaimed. In no event shall the author be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special,
exemplary, or consequential damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute
goods or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption) however caused and on
any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict liability, or tort (including negligence or
otherwise) arising in any way out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of
such damage.
puff (Mark Adler)

This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the
author be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.
Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial
applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the following restrictions:
1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not claim that you wrote
the original software. If you use this software in a product, an acknowledgment in the product
documentation would be appreciated but is not required.
2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be misrepresented
as being the original software.
3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution.
Mark Adler <madler@alumni.caltech.edu>
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zlib (Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler)

Copyright (C) 1995-2002 Jean-loup Gailly and Mark Adler.
This software is provided 'as-is', without any express or implied warranty. In no event will the
authors be held liable for any damages arising from the use of this software.
Permission is granted to anyone to use this software for any purpose, including commercial
applications, and to alter it and redistribute it freely, subject to the following restrictions:
1. The origin of this software must not be misrepresented; you must not claim that you wrote
the original software. If you use this software in a product, an acknowledgment in the product
documentation would be appreciated but is not required.
2. Altered source versions must be plainly marked as such, and must not be misrepresented
as being the original software.
3. This notice may not be removed or altered from any source distribution.
Mark Adler <madler@alumni.caltech.edu>
Jean-loup Gailly <jloup@gzip.org>
The data format used by the zlib library is described by RFCs (Request for Comments) 1950 to
1952 in the files ftp://ds.internic.net/rfc/rfc1950.txt (zlib format), rfc1951.txt (deflate format) and
rfc1952.txt (gzip format).
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Contact Information / Technical Support

North and South America
OMICRON electronics Corp. USA
12 Greenway Plaza, Suite 1510
Houston, TX 77046, USA
Phone: +1 713 830-4660 or 1 800 OMICRON
E-Mail: techsupport@omicronusa.com
Web: http://www.omicronusa.com
Asia, Pacific
OMICRON electronics Asia Ltd.
Suite 2006, 20/F, Tower 2
The Gateway, Harbour City
Kowloon, Hong Kong S.A.R.
Phone: +852 2634 0377
E-Mail: support@asia.omicron.at
Web: http://www.omicron.at
Europe, Africa, Middle East

OMICRON electronics GmbH
Oberes Ried 1
6833 Klaus, Austria
Phone: +43 5523 507-333
E-Mail: support@omicron.at
Web: http://www.omicron.at
For addresses of OMICRON offices with customer service centers, regional sales
offices or offices for training, consulting and commissioning, please see the Contact
section of our Web site http://www.omicron.at.
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Index
INDEX
Numerics B
599 Hz restriction.................................... 13, 43, 58, 139 binary inputs
general data......................................................... 68
binary outputs
binary output relays 1-4 ....................................... 66
LL binary outputs ................................................. 64
A
accessories
adapter cable for scanning heads ...................... 128
CMA/S current/voltage amplifiers....................... 113
CMB IO-7 ........................................................... 115
C
CMGPS .............................................................. 118 calibration
CMIRIG-B........................................................... 120 valid period of factory calibration ......................... 41
CMLIB B ............................................................. 129
CMLIB-A............................................................. 130 CAN/CSA
CMLIB-B............................................................. 129 certified safety standards..................................... 77
CMUSB-P converter................................... 115, 139 CE
connecting cables............................................... 134 certified safety standards..................................... 77
C-PROBE1 ......................................................... 123 cleaning of CMC 256plus........................................... 76
C-Shunt .............................................................. 133
ordering information ........................................... 138 CMB IO-7.................................................................. 115
wiring accessories .............................................. 134 CMControl................................................................. 114
accuracy CMGPS..................................................................... 118
AC measurements................................................ 80 ordering information .......................................... 140
amplitude accuracy of amplifiers ........................ 113 CMIRIG-B ................................................................ 120
AUX DC supply .................................................... 67 ordering information .......................................... 139
CMGPS .............................................................. 118
CMIRIG-B........................................................... 120 CMLIB B .................................................................. 129
DC current measurement input ............................ 73 CMLIB-A .................................................................. 130
DC voltage measurement input............................ 73 CMUSB-P converter ................................. 115, 117, 139
frequency measurement....................................... 86
LL outputs (SELV) ................................................ 63 compliance voltage
output power......................................................... 61 typically allowed c.v. to ensure continuous
phase measurement............................................. 84 operation ............................................................. 54
power measurement............................................. 87 connecting cables
signal generation .................................................. 28 how to use safely................................................. 14
active power calculation.............................................. 87 ordering information .......................................... 138
address, OMICRON addresses ................................ 149 contact information
OMICRON addresses ....................................... 149
altitude, max. altitude for operation............................. 76
continuous operation
amplifier 100 % duty cycle ................................................. 46
CMA current amplifier......................................... 113 allowed compliance voltage to ensure c.o........... 54
CMS voltage amplifier ........................................ 113
current amplifier (output) of CMC 256plus ........... 22 converter for fiber optics .......................................... 122
voltage amplifier (output) of CMC 256plus ........... 21 counter inputs 100 kHz (LL)....................................... 71
amplifiers C-PROBE1
ordering information ........................................... 139 ordering information .......................................... 140
apparent power calculation......................................... 87 C-Shunt (accessory) ................................................ 133
151
frequency
C output accuracy ...................................................
output drift............................................................
43
43
output range settings ........................................... 43
current
output resolution .................................................. 43
max. input current INPUT IDC.............................. 73
max. input current INPUT VDC ............................ 73 front panel components of CMC 256plus................... 29
current clamp C-PROBE1......................................... 123 front panel control CMControl ................................... 114
fuse
changing the ........................................................ 10
type...................................................................... 41
D
DC current measurement input................................... 73
DC measurement (ANALOG DC INPUT) ................... 73 G
DC voltage measurement input .................................. 73
generator combination socket
debouncing input signals ............................................ 70 ordering information .......................................... 138
deglitching input signals.............................................. 70 voltage & current outputs..................................... 32
dimensions of CMC 256plus....................................... 76
duty cycle
100 % continous operation................................... 46
duty cycles
for different loads and configurations ................... 46 H
hotline ...................................................................... 149
housing specs of CMC 256plus ................................. 76
humidity, relative ........................................................ 76
E
ECM-compatibility....................................................... 77
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) .......................... 77
e-mail I
OMICRON addresses ........................................ 149
IEC
EN certified safety standards..................................... 77
certified safety standards ..................................... 77
impedance
Ethernet max. input impedance INPUT IDC ...................... 73
Power over Ethernet............................................. 74 max. input impedance INPUT VDC ..................... 73
Ethernet cables increasing output power (operating modes) .............. 99
ordering information ........................................... 138
inputs
external interface (ext.Interf.)...................................... 64 analog DC input UDC/IDC................................... 25
binary inputs 1-10 ................................................ 68
counter input 100 kHz (LL) .................................. 71
DC measurement ................................................ 73
DC measurement (ANALOG DC INPUT) ............ 73
F ISO9001
certified safety standards..................................... 77
fiber optics ................................................................ 122
FL-6 option (599 Hz restriction) .............. 13, 43, 58, 139
152
Index
overload warning
L current amplifier................................................... 22
voltage amplifier .................................................. 21
LL out (SELV low level outputs).................................. 62
LLO-2 option ....................................................... 98, 139
P
PAR-1 option (parallel port)................................ 97, 139
M parallel connection CURRENT A || CURRENT B ...... 55
measurement range phase
IDC measurement input ........................................ 73 output error .......................................................... 43
UDC measurement input ...................................... 73 output range ........................................................ 43
output resolution .................................................. 43
meter testing
PoE (Power over Ethernet) ........................................ 74
CMLIB B ............................................................. 129
ordering information for accessories .......... 140, 141 power
active power calculation ...................................... 87
apparent power calculation.................................. 87
reactive power calculation ................................... 87
weak mains supply and output power (relation) .. 61
power supply range of CMC 256plus......................... 27
N
nominal mains current ................................................ 41
R
reactive power calculation ......................................... 87
O relative humidity ......................................................... 76
operating temperature of CMC 256 ............................ 76 resolution
optical scanning heads current outputs............................................... 45, 55
accessories ........................................................ 126 LL out 1-6 ............................................................ 63
phase output........................................................ 43
option voltage outputs .................................................... 58
EnerLyzer measurement option ........................... 78
LLO-2 ........................................................... 98, 139
PAR-1 ........................................................... 97, 139
options
for CMC 256 (overview) ....................................... 12
ordering information for CMC 256plus accessories.. 138
OSH256
scanning head .................................................... 124
output power
per phase when group A || group B...................... 56
voltage outputs (3-phase & single phase) ............ 58
outputs
current output groups A & B ................................. 45
low-level outputs (LL out) ..................................... 62
parallel connection CURRENT A || CURRENT B. 55
voltage (technical data) ........................................ 58
overheating
of current or voltage amplifier............................. 111
153
S U
safety UL
certified safety standards ..................................... 77 certified safety standards..................................... 77
instructions ............................................................. 8
use of connecting cables...................................... 14
scanning heads
accessories ........................................................ 126
ordering information ................................... 140, 141
self-test of hardware ................................................... 18
V
SELV vibration ..................................................................... 76
low level outputs 1-6............................................. 62 voltage
optional connector LL out 7-12....................... 12, 98 max. input voltage INPUT VDC ........................... 73
shock and vibration (technical data) ........................... 76 voltage outputs (technical data) ................................. 58
shunt C-Shunt........................................................... 133
shutdown due to overheating.................................... 111
signal generation ........................................................ 28
standards
certified safety standards ..................................... 77 W
storage temperature ................................................... 76 weak mains supply and output power (relation) ........ 61
supply voltage and output power (relation)................. 61 Web site
synchronization via GPS..................................... 38, 118 OMICRON Web site .......................................... 149
synchronized operation............................................... 43 weight of CMC 256plus.............................................. 76
system components of CMC 256plus ......................... 13 wiring accessory package (ordering information) .... 135
T
Technical Support ..................................................... 149
temperature
operating temperature of CMC 256...................... 76
storage temperature ............................................. 76
temperature drift of output signals .............................. 43
test
hardware self-test................................................. 18
test leads
accessories ........................................................ 134
Test Universe software ................................................. 7
TK 326
scanning head .................................................... 126
TVS 6.15/1
scanning head .................................................... 127
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CMC 256plus

Article Number VESD2002 - Version CMC256plus.AE.6

Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 8

1 Designated Use ............................................................................................ 11

3 Operating the CMC 256 ............................................................................... 13

4 Setup and Function ..................................................................................... 19

5 Connections and Interfaces ........................................................................ 29

6 Technical Data .............................................................................................. 41

6.5 Technical Data of the Ethernet Ports.............................................................................. 74

7 Increasing the Output Power ...................................................................... 99

8 Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 109

9 CMC 256-Related Products and Accessories ......................................... 113

Appendix .............................................................................................................. 145

Contact Information / Technical Support ...........................................................149

Index ..................................................................................................................... 151

For Your Safety Please Note

Rules for Use

Orderly Practices and Procedures

Safe Operation Procedures

• Red Signal Light :

Changing the Power Fuse

Features of the CMC 256plus:

1 Windows is a US registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

2.1 Options Available for the CMC 256 Test Set

3 OPERATING THE CMC 256

3.1 System Components

3.2 Safe Use of the Connecting Cables

Safety socket of, for example,

Regular test lead Test lead adapter

3.2.2 Regular Test Leads for Safety Sockets

Regular test lead

CMC 256 test set

3.2.3 Terminal adapters

Regular test lead

3.2.4 M4 (0.15") Cable Lug Adapters

Regular test lead

M4 (0.15") cable lug adapter

3.2.5 M5 (0.20") Cable Lug Adapters

Regular test lead

M5 (0.20") cable lug adapter

3.3 Starting the Test System

Connecting the system components:

Ethernet (CMC 256 standard) or USB (with CMUSB-P converter)

1 To ensure the required EMC compatibility, we recommended to use the OMICRON-supplied

2. Connect the CMC 256 test set to the mains.

4 SETUP AND FUNCTION

OMICRON Test Universe test software running on the computer

The CMC 256 test set

DC DC BINARY OUTPUT ANALOG DC INPUTS BINARY/ANALOG INPUT

Main Group 1 2 3 4 UDC IDC 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10

Control AUX DC 0...264VDC

ext. LL out LL out

4.1.1 Voltage Output (Voltage Amplifier)

Protecting the Voltage Outputs

Overload Warning Flagged in the Software

4.1.2 Current Output (Current Amplifier)

Figure 4-3: CURRENT OUTPUT A

The current amplifiers are implemented as switched mode amplifiers with

Protecting the Current Outputs