CMC 353
CMC 353
User Manual
CMC 353 User Manual
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Table of contents
1   Preface                                                                                                                                                 5
    1.1   Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
    1.2   Open source license information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2   Safety                                                                                                                                                      6
    2.1    Designated use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    2.2    Safety symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    2.3    Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
    2.4    Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
    2.5    Changing the power fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3   Test set overview                                                                                                                                         9
    3.1   Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
    3.2   Front panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
          3.2.1    VOLTAGE OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
          3.2.2    CURRENT OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
          3.2.3    BINARY INPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
          3.2.4    BINARY OUTPUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
          3.2.5    AUX DC (DC power for test objects) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
          3.2.6    Generator combination socket for VOLTAGE OUTPUT and CURRENT OUTPUT . . . . . 15
    3.3   Back panel connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
          3.3.1    USB ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
          3.3.2    Ethernet ports ETH1 and ETH2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
          3.3.3    ! button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
          3.3.4    Associate button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
          3.3.5    Status LED A and B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
          3.3.6    SELV interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4   Technical data                                                                                                                                             20
    4.1   Calibration and guaranteed values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
    4.2   Main power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
          4.2.1     Operational limits in conjunction with a weak power supply input voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
          4.2.2     Operational limits with current and voltage amplifier in parallel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
    4.3   System clock accuracy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
    4.4   Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
    4.5   Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
          4.5.1     General generator outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
          4.5.2     Extended frequency range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
          4.5.3     Current outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
          4.5.4     Voltage outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
          4.5.5     Low-level outputs LL out for external amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
          4.5.6     Low-level binary outputs (ext. Interf.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
          4.5.7     Binary output relays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
          4.5.8     DC supply (AUX DC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
    4.6   Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
          4.6.1     Binary inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
          4.6.2     Counter inputs 100 kHz (low level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
    4.7   IEC 61850 protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
    4.8   Technical data of the communication ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
          4.8.1     NET-2 board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
          4.8.2     NET-1C board (legacy board) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
          4.8.3     NET-1B board (legacy board) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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                                                                                              Preface
1            Preface
The purpose of this User Manual is to familiarize users with the CMC 353 test set hardware and its
specifications.
This manual is supplemented by the Safe use of CMC test sets manual, on-site safety regulations and
existing national safety standards for accident prevention and environmental protection.
The CMC 353 test set requires a suitable control software or control device for operation.
► Consult the corresponding Getting Started manual or user documentation regarding the use of the
  control software or control device.
Note:
•   The Safe use of CMC test sets manual and the software manuals are supplied on CD/DVD together
    with this User Manual.
•   From time to time the manual is updated to reflect the actual development status or changes of the
    test set’s functional range. See page 2 for this manual’s version number.
              WARNING
              Death or severe injury caused by dangerous voltage possible
              ► Operate the CMC 353 only after you have read and fully understood the Safe use of
                CMC test sets manual.
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2            Safety
2.1          Designated use
CMC test sets are computer-controlled devices for testing protection relays, energy meters, and PQ
(power quality) analyzers.
► Do not use CMC test sets in any other way than described in this document or in working
  environments that exceed the specifications given in section 4 "Technical data". Improper use may
  result in damage to persons or property.
NOTICE
Equipment damage or loss of data possible.
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► Testing with CMC test sets shall only be carried out by authorized and qualified personnel. Before
  starting to work, clearly establish the responsibilities of all personnel involved.
► Personnel operating CMC test sets must be familiar with all necessary personal safety equipment.
► Testing with CMC test sets must comply with all on-site procedures and methods for personal safety.
► Personnel receiving training, instruction, direction, or education on CMC test sets should remain
  under the constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment.
► Keep this document available on site where the CMC test sets are used.
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2.4         Cleaning
Cleaning procedure:
1. Switch off the power switch.
2. Unplug the power cable from the power outlet.
3. Clean the CMC test set with a cloth dampened with isopropanol alcohol.
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The 4 voltage outputs have a common neutral (N) that can be connected to protective earth, if required.
The voltage outputs of VOLTAGE OUTPUT 1–3 are available on the generator combination socket.
→ Section 3.2.6 "Generator combination socket for VOLTAGE OUTPUT and CURRENT OUTPUT" on
page 15.
→ Section 4.5.4 "Voltage outputs" on page 30.
The amplifier is galvanically separated from all other connectors of the CMC 353.
All voltage outputs are protected for open circuits, L-N short circuits, overload, and overtemperature.
► Do not connect any of the outputs of VOLTAGE OUTPUT 1–3 or VOLTAGE OUTPUT 4 to protective
  earth.
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             WARNING
             Death or severe injury caused by dangerous inductive loads possible
             If charged with current, inductive loads may store a dangerous amount of energy. For
             example, an energy of <350 mJ is considered safe according to the IEC 61010-1 safety
             standard.
             ► Make sure that the possibly stored energy of the inductive device under test is within
             safe limits.
             ► Do not use the CMC test set for the measurement on high inductances (power
             transformer, current transformer) due to the discharging processes.
             ► If in doubt, contact OMICRON Support for more information.
             WARNING
             Death or severe injury caused by dangerous voltage levels on conductive parts
             possible
             Although the output voltages of the current generators are within touch-safe limits, the
             insulation to other input and output groups is implemented as functional insulation only.
             Therefore, the outputs can conduct dangerous voltages.
             ► Observe the wiring instructions and safety precautions given in section "Wiring" in the
             Safe use of CMC test sets manual.
             ► Do not touch open conductive parts with live current signals (e.g. blank screw
             terminals) while the CMC test set is switched on.
NOTICE
Equipment damage possible
An external infeed could damage or destroy the current output. The outputs are protected in switched-
off state by a short-circuit relay.
► Make sure that there is no infeed from an external source.
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All 10 inputs of the CMC 353 can be individually configured by the control software to be binary inputs
(wet = potential-sensing or dry = potential-free). When the contacts are potential-sensing, the expected
nominal voltage and pick-up threshold can be set for each binary input.
The 10 inputs are divided into 5 groups of 2 inputs, each group galvanically separated from the others.
Moreover, the binary inputs 1 to 10 can be used as counter inputs for input frequencies up to 3 kHz.
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                 WARNING
                 Death or severe injury caused by dangerous voltage levels due to control by
                 software possible
                 The AUX DC output can be programmed to output dangerous voltage without user
                 intervention. It will then output the pre-programmed voltage directly after the start-up of
                 the test set. This may lead to damage to property or persons. Since the output is only
                 controlled by software, a wrong AUX DC setting (e.g. set in software, software or
                 hardware error) could lead to an unexpected value (up to 264 V).
                 ► Make sure that the voltage applied at the AUX DC output of the CMC test set interface
                 is safe before connecting any test leads to this output.
                 ► Follow the wiring procedure described in section "Wiring" in the Safe use of CMC test
                 sets manual.
            The AUX DC output can be used to supply test objects with DC voltage. The output voltage
            can be configured to 0 … 264 V in the control software or control device.
            ► Refer to the documentation of the control software for more information.
            The AUX DC output is galvanically separated from all other connections of the CMC 353.
            The output is protected against short-circuit, overload, and overtemperature.
            An LED in the upper left corner indicates if the output is active.
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                          Pin               Signal
                          1–                VOLTAGE N
                          2–                VOLTAGE 3
                          3–                VOLTAGE 2
                          4–                VOLTAGE 1
View
   onto
     the
      cable               1+                CURRENT 1
  wiring side of the
                          2+                CURRENT N
      connector
                          3+                CURRENT 3
                          4+                CURRENT 2
For a manufacturer description about the generator combination socket, visit the website
www.neutrik.com. You can order the generator combination cable directly from OMICRON.
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3.3.3             ! button
          The ! button enables you to recover from unsuccessful software image downloads or other issues.
          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.
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► For more details about this process, refer to the according help.
  For the association, the CMC test set remembers the Ethernet hardware address (MAC) of the
  connected port of the controlling device. Should the port change, a re-association is necessary.
•     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. This
      may be necessary to recover from settings with conflicting static IP addresses.
    ext. Interf.    → Section 4.5.6 "Low-level binary outputs (ext. Interf.)" on page 33.
                Furthermore, this interface is used to control certain CMC accessories like the CMIRIG-
B interface box (for IRIG-B synchronization) or the TWX1 accessory (for testing traveling wave protection
relays and fault recorders).
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4             Technical data
4.1           Calibration and guaranteed values
We recommend that you send in your test sets for calibration at least once a year.
The drift of test equipment, that is, the deterioration of accuracy over time, depends strongly on
environmental conditions and the application field. Excessive use or mechanical and/or thermal stress
may result in the need for shorter calibration intervals.
Moderate working environments, on the other hand, allow you to increase the calibration interval to once
every 2 or even 3 years.
► Particularly in cases of extended calibration intervals, verify the accuracy of the test set by cross-
  referencing the measurement results with traceable reference equipment either on a regular basis or
  prior to use. You can, for example, use a typical, often-used device under test as a reference, or use
  measurement equipment with a certified high accuracy.
Should the test equipment fail, immediately contact OMICRON Support for calibration or repair. Do not
try to use it anymore.
Guaranteed values
•    The values apply at 23 °C ± 5 °C (73 °F ± 9 °F), and after a warm-up time greater than 25 minutes.
•    Guaranteed values of the generator outputs:
     The values are valid in the frequency range from 10 to 100 Hz unless specified otherwise. Given
     maximum phase errors relate 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).
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90 V1 3 × 150 W at 20 A 3 × 85 W at 85 V 45 W at 110 V
1. After 10 min of continuous operation at full output power, a duty cycle of 10 min on/10 min off is required at an ambient
   temperature of 23 °C.
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Characteristic                                            Specification
Clock performance                                         Stratum 3 (ANSI/T1.101-1987)
Frequency drift (over time)
  24 hours                                                <±0.37 ppm (±0.000037 %)
     20 years                                             <±4.60 ppm (±0.00046 %)
Frequency drift (over temperature range)                  <±0.28 ppm (±0.000028 %)
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4.4            Synchronization
Synchronization of system clock
By synchronizing the system clock to an external time base, the system clock accuracy can be improved
up to the level of the external time base. Synchronizing the system clock additionally makes the absolute
time available in the system. The absolute time is used to tag measurement results, start distributed tests
at the same time, and generate and measure synchrophasors.
The following specifications refer to the internal time base. For the absolute time accuracy of the outputs
and inputs, the inherent error of the respective channel itself has to be added.
Characteristic                                        Specification
IEEE 1588-2008 (v2)
   Offset (UTC)                                       Error <±1 μs
   Pulling range                                      ±100 ppm (±0.01 %)
   Supported profiles                                 IEEE C37.238-2011 (Power Profile: v1)
                                                      IEEE C37.238-2017 (Power Profile: v2)
                                                      IEC/IEEE 61850-9-3-2016: Communication
                                                      Networks and Systems for Power Utility
                                                      Automation – Part 9-3: Precision Time Protocol
                                                      Profile for Power Utility Automation (Utility
                                                      Profile).
   Supported sources                                  OMICRON CMGPS 588, OTMC 100 or any
                                                      Precision Time Protocol source (PTP
                                                      grandmaster clock).
IRIG-B
   Offset (UTC)                                       Error <±1 μs
   Pulling range                                      ±100 ppm (±0.01 %)
   Supported sources                                  Third-party IRIG-B sources with OMICRON
                                                      CMIRIG-B accessory.
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4.5           Outputs
4.5.1         General generator outputs
1 2 3 N 4 1 2 3 N
All voltages and current generators can independently be configured with respect to amplitude, phase
angle, and frequency.
All outputs are monitored. Overload conditions prompt a notification in the control software.
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Current outputs1
Output currents
 3-phase AC (L-N)                     3 × 0 ... 32 A
 1-phase AC (L-L)2, 3                 1 × 0 ... 32A
 1-phase AC (LL-LN)2                  1 × 0 ... 64 A
 DC (LL-LN)2                          1 × 0 ... ±90 A
                                      Typical                                        Guaranteed
Output      power4
 3-phase AC (L-N)                     3 × 430 VA at 25 A                             3 × 250 W at 20 A
 1-phase AC (L-L)2, 3                 1 × 870 VA at 25A                              1 × 530 W at 20 A
 1-phase AC (LL-LN)2                  1 × 500 VA at 40A                              1 × 350 W at 40 A
 DC (LL-LN)2                          1 × 700 W at ±40 A                             1 × 500 W at ±40 A
Accuracy5
      Rload ≤ 0.5 Ω                   Error <0.05 % of rd. + 0.02 % of rg. Error <0.15 % of rd. + 0.05 % of rg.
Harmonic distortion                   0.05 %                                         <0.15 %
(THD+N)6, 7
Phase error6                          0.05°                                          <0.2°
DC offset current                     <3 mA                                          <10 mA
Frequency range8, 9                   Sinusoidal signals                             0 (DC) … 1000 Hz
                                      Harmonics/interharmonics                       10 ... 1000 Hz
                                      Transient signals                              0 (DC) … 3100 Hz
Resolution                            1 mA, 2 mA (2 phases in parallel), ...
Trigger on overload                   Timer accuracy error <1 ms.
Short-circuit protection              Unlimited
Open-circuit protection               Open outputs (open-circuit) permitted.
Connection                            4 mm socket, generator combination socket10.
Insulation                            Reinforced insulation of power supply and all SELV interfaces.
1.    Data for 3-phase systems are valid for symmetric conditions (0°, 120°, 240°).
2.    For wiring of single-phase modes → section 5 "Increasing the output power" on page 46.
3.    Single-phase mode (in phase opposition).
4.    Guaranteed data at 230 V power supply for ohmic loads (PF=1); typical data for inductive loads.
      → Section 4.2.1 "Operational limits in conjunction with a weak power supply input voltage" on page 21.
5.    rd. = reading; rg. = range, whereas n % of rg. means: n % of upper range value.
6.    Valid for sinusoidal signals at 50/60 Hz and Rload ≤ 0.5 Ω.
7.    Values at 20 kHz measurement bandwidth, nominal value, and nominal load.
8.    For injections longer than 1 minute, the maximum fundamental frequency is limited to 587 Hz to comply with international trade
      restrictions for frequency-controlled signal generators. For other options, please contact OMICRON Support.
9.    Amplitude derating at >380 Hz (→ "Current derating at high frequencies for sinusoidal signals." on page 28).
10.   For currents >32 A, connect the test object only to the 4 mm sockets and not to the generator combination socket.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Output power in VA / W
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          900
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        P: 64A (LL-LN) [W]
                                                                                   Output power per phase in VA / W
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Output Power in VA / W
                                                                                                                      400                                                                                                                                                                                                 800
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        P: 32A (L-L) [W]
300 600
500
200 400
300
                                                                                                                      100                                                                                                                                                                                                 200
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  P3~ per phase [W]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  S3~ per phase [VA]
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          100
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  P3~ per phase [W]
Guaranteed output power per phase of a group                                                                                                                                                                                                              Guaranteed single phase output power curves
(active power values in W are guaranteed;                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (active power values in W are guaranteed;
apparent power values in VA are typical values).                                                                                                                                                                                                          apparent power values in VA are typical values).
32
80
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Compliance voltage in Vpeak
                                             Comliance voltage in Vpeak
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   20
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Max. current in A
50
                                                                          40
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30
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                                                                          10
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                                                                               0                                            5       10       15      20            25            30               35                  40                45        50
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1x64A 3x32A
                                                               600
                                                                                                                               1x32A
                                Continuous output power in W
500
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   150
                                                               400
                                                               300
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   100
200
50
100
                                                                 0                                                                                                                                                   0
                                                                     0   5    10     15   20             25    30   35    40           45                                                                                0   5   10          15           20     25      30
Current in A Current in A
Current in A Current in A
Typical continuous output current and output                                                                                                        Typical continuous output current and output
power at 23 °C; single-phase mode.                                                                                                                  power at 23 °C; 3- and 6-phase mode.
The continuous operating range is given by the area below the curves in the figures above.
Due to the large number of operating modes, it is not possible to give universally applicable curves for
the discontinuous mode. However, the examples given below can be used instead to gain feeling for the
possible output durations (t1 is the possible duration of a cold device).
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                                                         typical
                                                         guaranteed
Output power per phase in VA
Output voltage in V
Output power in VA
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Pin assignment of LL out 1–6 (lower 16-pole LEMO socket); view onto the connector from the cable
wiring side:
             2         12         10
                                           3                       LL out 3                      LL out 9
         3       13          16        9   4                       Neutral (N) connected to GND
         4
                  14        15
                                       8
                                           5                       LL out 4                      LL out 10
             5                   7
                       6                   6                       LL out 5                      LL out 11
                                           7                       LL out 6                      LL out 12
                                           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.
6 outputs "LL out 1–6" and 6 (optional) outputs "LL out 7–12"
Output voltage range                                 0 … ±10 Vpeak1 (SELV)
Output current                                       Max. 1 mA
                                                     Typical                           Guaranteed
Accuracy                                             Error <0.025 %                    Error <0.07 % for 1 … 10 Vpeak
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For a manufacturer description about the connection sockets LL out and the external interface
ext. Interf., visit the website www.lemo.com. You can order the LEMO cable directly from OMICRON.
                                Pin                Function
                                Pin 1              Counter input 1
                                Pin 2              Counter input 2
                                Pin 3              Reserved
                                Pin 4              Neutral (N) connected to GND
                                Pin 5              Binary output 11
                                Pin 6              Binary output 12
                                Pin 7              Binary output 13
                                Pin 8              Binary output 14
                                Pin 9–16           Reserved
                                Housing            Screen connection
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16 V
For a manufacturer description about the connection sockets LL out and the external interface
ext. Interf., visit the website www.lemo.com. You can order the LEMO cable directly from OMICRON.
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The accompanying diagram shows the load limit curve for DC voltages. For AC voltages, a maximum
power of 2000 VA is achieved.
Load limit breaking capacity curve for binary output relays with DC voltages.
          DC voltage (V DC)                                                       Resistive load
300
200
100
                 50
                 40
                 30
20
                 10
                      0.1   0.2         0.5       1         2     5      10      20
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4.6             Inputs
4.6.1           Binary inputs
General data of binary inputs 1…10
Number of binary inputs                          10
Trigger criteria                                 Potential-free or DC-voltage compared to threshold voltage.
Reaction time                                    Max. 220 µs
Sampling rate                                    10 kHz
Time resolution                                  100 µs
Maximum measuring time                           Unlimited
Debounce/deglitch time                           0 … 25 ms (→ page 37)
Counting function
     Counter frequency                           <3 kHz (per input)
     Pulse width                                 >150 µs (for high and low signals)
Connection                                       4 mm sockets
Insulation                                       5 galvanically insulated binary groups with each 2 inputs
                                                 having its own GND. Functional 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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Input signal
Tdeglitch Tdeglitch
Input signal
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                               Pin                Function
                               Pin 1              Counter input 1
                               Pin 2              Counter input 2
                               Pin 3              Reserved
                               Pin 4              Neutral (N) connected to GND
                               Pin 5              Binary output 11
                               Pin 6              Binary output 12
                               Pin 7              Binary output 13
                               Pin 8              Binary output 14
                               Pin 9–16           Reserved
                               Housing            Screen connection
2 counter inputs
Maximum 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 and fall times                    <1 ms
Maximum input voltage                  ±30 V
Connection                             Socket ext. Interf. (rear side of CMC 353)
Insulation                             Reinforced insulation to all other potential groups of the test
                                       equipment. GND is connected to protective earth (PE).
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100 kΩ
For a manufacturer description about the connection sockets LL out 1–6 and external interface
ext. Interf., visit the website www.lemo.com. You can order the LEMO cable directly from OMICRON.
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                             PE
                                                  B            Output group
                                      B
                                                      R    CURRENT OUTPUT            B
                                   Mains                                         F
                                                                     F
                             100 ... 240 V/10 A
                                                      R     VOLTAGE OUTPUT           B
                               Overvoltage                                       F
                                category II                          F
                                                      R      AUX DC OUTPUT           B
                                      R                                          F
                                                  R
                                                                     F
                                                  R           Binary I/O group
                                                                     F
                                                      R     BINARY INPUT 1/2         B
                                                                     F
                                                      R     BINARY INPUT 3/4         B
                                                                     F
                                                      R     BINARY INPUT 5/6         B
                                2 x Ethernet                         F
                                  2 x USB
                                                      R     BINARY INPUT 7/8         B
                                   LL out
                                 Ext. Interf.                        F
                                                      R     BINARY INPUT 9/10        B
                                                                     F
                                                      R   BINARY OUTPUT 1 (Relay)    B
                                                                     F
                                                      R   BINARY OUTPUT 2 (Relay)    B
                                                                     F
                                                      R   BINARY OUTPUT 3 (Relay)    B
                                                                     F
                                                      R   BINARY OUTPUT 4 (Relay)    B
                                                                     F
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1 1’
N’ N’
The currents 1 and 2 of the current triple are            Since the current over the N socket is limited
phase-opposite. This doubles the compliance               to 32 ARMS (45 ADC), the third phase is used
voltage of a single output.                               to support the N socket. The currents 1 and 2
                                                          are connected in parallel.
1 × 0 ... 32 A (±45 ADC), 870 VA at 25 A;
max. 70 Vpeak                                             1 × 0 ... 64 A (±90 ADC), 500 VA at 40 A;
                                                          max. 35 Vpeak
                                                          ► For currents greater than 32 A, do not
                                                            connect the test object (the load) to the
                                                            generator connection socket but to the
                                                            4 mm sockets.
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                                                                           Increasing the output power
Typical: 200 VA at 100 ... 300 V Typical: 275 VA at 200 ... 600 V
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6              Troubleshooting
6.1            Troubleshooting guide
In case of operational problems with the CMC 353, and if you could not find a solution in this manual or
the other accompanying documentation (of control software and device), proceed as follows:
1. Check whether the malfunction is reproducible and document it.
2. Try to isolate the malfunction by using another computer, control device, test set or connecting cable,
   if available.
3. Note the exact wording of any error message or unexpected conditions.
4. If you contact OMICRON Support, please supply the following:
     •   Your company name as well as a phone number and email address.
     •   The serial number of your test set.
     •   Information about the control device or the computer running the control software: manufacturer,
         type, memory, installed printers, operating system (and language), and the installed version and
         language of the control software.
     •   Screenshots or the exact wording of possible error messages.
5. If you contact OMICRON Support, have your computer and test set available and be prepared to
   repeat the steps that caused the problem.
To speed up the process, please attach available diagnostic log files or a system snapshot file.
Proceed as follows if you are using the RelaySimTest or CMControl software:
1. Connect to the CMC 353 Web Interface (→ section 1.1 on page 5).
2. Navigate to the System page.
3. Download a System snapshot.
Proceed as follows if you are using the Test Universe software:
The communication log file records any communication between the CMC 353 and the computer. To
send the log file to the OMICRON Support:
1. Close all other applications.
2. From the Test Universe start screen, select Calibration and Diagnosis… and then Log File.
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 email to the
   OMICRON Support.
     Refer to section "Using OMICRON Assist to send troubleshooting results to OMICRON’s Technical
     Support" of the Test Universe Getting Started manual.
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6.3          Overheating
Depending on the output current and the ambient temperature, a duty cycle smaller than 100 % has to
be applied for the current outputs in order to prevent a protective shut-down of the current amplifier by
the overtemperature protection function. If the CMC 353 performed a protective shutdown of the current
amplifier, a message is displayed in the control software or on the control device.
You can then try the following to avoid further protective shutdowns:
•   Use shorter duty cycles, for example, 50 % instead of 75 %.
•   Use the CMC 353 at lower ambient temperatures.
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