The NEW Omicron CMC500

Introducing the CMC 500: A New Era in Protection Testing

We’re excited to announce the arrival of the CMC 500 – a revolutionary step forward in protection testing. Building on the proven success of the CMC 356, we’ve not only made it better but also set a new industry benchmark.

The CMC 500 is a future-proof solution designed to address modern challenges:

• Aging infrastructure
• Power grid expansion
• The growing skills shortage

With innovation at its core, the CMC 500 meets today’s demands and prepares you for tomorrow’s requirements. We’re proud to deliver a tool that empowers the industry to thrive in an evolving technological landscape.

Join us in celebrating the next generation of protection testing! 🚀

Listening, Learning, and Delivering the Future of Protection Testing

As we worked toward this goal, we made it a priority to truly listen to what people had to say. We engaged deeply with our customers to understand their protection testing needs — both for today and tomorrow. We extend our sincere gratitude to them for sharing their valuable insights so openly!

The challenge was clear: the ideal protection test set needed to be compact and lightweight, yet still deliver uncompromised output power. It had to be versatile enough to test both protection relays and other critical equipment in the protection chain efficiently.

Throughout our conversations, two key topics repeatedly emerged:

• Workplace safety
• Cybersecurity

We also learned that many of our customers operate in an evolving landscape, managing both conventional substationsand cutting-edge digital substations. The next generation of protection test sets needed to seamlessly handle both.

Meeting all these technical and functional demands was no small feat — it was nearly impossible. But our development team rose to the challenge. We focused on reducing the workload for utilities, service providers, and industrial companies, and we invested the necessary time and innovation to make it happen.

The result? A protection test set designed not just for today’s needs but for the demands of the future.

Fully Validate Your Protection System – With Maximum Testing Efficiency

The CMC 500 sets a new benchmark for testing efficiency and accuracy, whether you prefer fully automated or manual processes. It enables you to test faster, with greater reproducibility, and minimal downtime. By combining parameter-based and system-based testing, the CMC 500 ensures full validation of your protection system, end to end.

Streamlined and User-Friendly

The CMC 500’s intuitive software simplifies troubleshooting, making commissioning and post-fault diagnostics incredibly efficient.

Start Testing Faster with Ready-to-Use Templates

Leverage our extensive library of test templates so you don’t have to start from scratch. Define a test plan once and execute it as often as needed. With automated and standardized test procedures, you’ll achieve:

• Higher testing quality
• Improved efficiency
• Full test repeatability

Automatic Documentation

Test results are automatically documented in full, eliminating manual errors that can occur when compiling data afterward.

Seamless Integration

Continue using your existing test plans from Test Universe and RelaySimTest with the CMC 500. The transition is smooth, and your workflows remain uninterrupted.

With the CMC 500, you get a future-proof solution that enhances the accuracy, quality, and efficiency of your protection system testing.

Five Reasons to Choose the CMC 500

*Highly Efficient Testing with Full Protection System Validation*

The CMC 500 introduces two powerful testing paradigms that allow you to evaluate your protection system from completely different perspectives, uncovering issues that might otherwise go unnoticed:

1. Detailed Parameter Testing with Test Universe
   • Test individual relay parameters with unparalleled precision and depth.
   • Validate every aspect of relay functionality to ensure optimal performance.
2. Realistic System Behavior with RelaySimTest
   • Assess your entire protection system’s behavior within a realistic grid simulation.
   • Identify how components interact under true-to-life operating conditions.

Combined Testing for Maximum Quality and Efficiency

By combining these two complementary approaches, you achieve:

• Maximum testing quality through comprehensive parameter-level and system-level validation.
• A reduction of up to 80% in testing effort for a single protection relay compared to conventional methods.

The result? Unmatched efficiency and thorough validation of your protection system, ensuring reliable operation and minimizing risks.

*Seamless Testing of Hybrid and Fully Digital IEC 61850 Substations*

With over 20 years of expertise in the field of IEC 61850, OMICRON ensures the CMC 500 is perfectly equipped for testing all generations of relays and the latest communication protocols.

Integrated Testing for Digital Substations

The CMC 500 supports a wide range of IEC 61850 functionalities, enabling you to test hybrid and fully digital substations with ease:

• GOOSE (Generic Object-Oriented Substation Events)
• MMS (Manufacturing Message Specification)
• Sampled Values (SV), including configurable datasets

Flexible and Streamlined Integration

IEC 61850 testing modules can be seamlessly integrated into your test routines, just like any other test module. This ensures:

• Efficient workflows without disruption
• Comprehensive validation of digital substations
• Support for evolving communication standards

With the CMC 500, you are future-ready, equipped to meet the challenges of hybrid and fully digital substations with precision and efficiency.

*Comprehensive Asset Protection with Cybersecurity by Design*

The CMC 500 sets a new standard for cybersecurity, ensuring your assets are fully protected against modern threats. Designed with Cybersecurity by Design, the CMC 500 incorporates multiple layers of protection:

• Integrated Crypto Chip for secure hardware-based encryption.
• Unique Device Authentication to ensure the test set’s integrity and identity.
• Encrypted and Secure Communication between the CMC 500 and testing laptop to prevent unauthorized access.

A Robust Cybersecurity Framework

Our commitment to cybersecurity extends across the entire product development lifecycle. This includes:

• A systematic and transparent approach to managing and addressing identified security vulnerabilities.
• A rigorous cybersecurity process that ensures resilience against evolving cyber threats.

With the CMC 500, you can trust that your testing environment and critical infrastructure are safeguarded, meeting the highest cybersecurity standards for today and the future.

*Maximum Safety with Innovative Features*

When working in substations—whether commissioning, troubleshooting, or performing regular maintenance—protection testing personnel face significant electrical hazards. The CMC 500 raises the bar for user safety, setting a new standard with advanced protective measures.

Key Safety Features

• Operational Status Display: Provides clear visual indicators of the system’s current status, ensuring users are always aware of operational conditions.
• Emergency Stop Option: The ability to integrate an emergency shut-off button allows for immediate power disconnection in case of any safety risk.

Minimizing Risks in Testing

With these innovative functions, the CMC 500 ensures that the risks associated with protection testing are kept to an absolute minimum, enabling safer working conditions for personnel.

By prioritizing safety alongside performance, the CMC 500 delivers peace of mind during every phase of testing.