CMC 850

User Manual
 CMC 850 User Manual

Manual Version: ENU 1015 05 02 - Year: 2016

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 Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2 Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.1 Rules for Use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.2 Orderly Practices and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
2.3 Operator Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.4 Safe Operation Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
2.5 Compliance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
2.6 Information for Disposal and Recycling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3 Designated Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4 Functionality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4.1 Interfaces to the Test Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4.2 Operation Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4.3 Time Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
4.4 Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5 Connections and Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.1 Power Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.2.1 ETH1 and ETH2 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.2.2 USB Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.2.3 ! Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.2.4 Associate Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.2.5 Status LED A, B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.3 Ethernet / Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.4 External Interface (“ext. Interf.”) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.5 LL out 1 - 6 and LL out 7 - 12 (Low Level Outputs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6 Setup and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.1 Installing Test Universe and connecting computer to test set . . . . . . .16
6.2 Configuring network settings and accessing Web Interface
via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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6.3 Using a CMIRIG-B interface unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

7 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1 External Power Supply Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.2 Low Level Outputs “LL out 1 - 6” and “LL out 7 - 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3 Low Level Binary Outputs “ext. Interf.” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
7.4 Technical Data of the Communication Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.4.1 The NET-2 Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7.4.2 The NET-1C Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.4.3 The NET-1B Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
7.5 IEC 61850 GOOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.6 IEC 61850 Sampled Values (Publishing) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.7 Time Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
7.8 Environmental Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.9 Shock and Vibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.10 Mechanical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.11 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7.12 Safety Standards, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Certificates . . . . . . 24
8 Software License Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Support .................................................................................................................. 27
Index....................................................................................................................... 28

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 Preface

1 Preface
The purpose of this manual is to familiarize users with the CMC 850 test set and to show how to
properly use it in various application areas. The manual contains important tips on how to use
CMC 850 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 CMC 850.
This manual is to be supplemented by existing national safety standards for accident prevention and
environmental protection. Keep it available at the site where CMC 850 is used. It should be read by all
personnel operating the test set. In addition to the manual and the applicable safety regulations in the
country and at the site of operation, heed the usual technical procedures for safe and competent work.
This manual describes the CMC 850 hardware - that is, the physical test set. In order to get
familiar with the software for controlling and configuring CMC 850, please refer to the OMICRON
Test Universe and the Web Interface Help and their accompanying software manuals.

2 Safety Instructions
Before operating the CMC 850 test set, carefully read the following safety instructions. Only operate
(or even turn on) CMC 850 after you have read this manual and fully understood the instructions
herein.
CMC 850 may only be operated by trained personnel. Any maloperation can result in damage to
property or persons.

2.1 Rules for Use

• CMC 850 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 manual and the software documentation.
• CMC 850 is exclusively intended for the application areas specified in section 3 "Designated Use".
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 manual and the associated software manuals are considered part
of the rules governing proper usage.
• Do not open CMC 850 or remove any of its housing components.

2.2 Orderly Practices and Procedures

• Keep this manual available on site where CMC 850 is used, either in electronic form as PDF or
printed-out.
• Personnel assigned to using CMC 850 must have read this manual and fully understood the
instructions herein.
• Do not carry out any modifications, extensions or adaptations at CMC 850.

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2.3 Operator Qualifications

• Testing with CMC 850 should only be carried out by authorized and qualified personnel.
• Personnel receiving training, instruction, direction, or education on CMC 850 should remain under
the constant supervision of an experienced operator while working with the equipment.

2.4 Safe Operation Procedures

• Follow the instructions in section 6 "Setup and Operation" that describes how to set CMC 850 into
operation.
• Do not use any other power supply unit for CMC 850 than the one provided by OMICRON.
• 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.
• 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.
• Do not operate CMC 850 under wet or moist conditions (condensation).
• Do not operate CMC 850 when explosive gas or vapors are present.
• If CMC 850 is opened by unauthorized personnel, all guarantees are invalidated.
• Connect the CMC 850 low level outputs LL out 1-6, LL out 7-12 and “external Interface” only to
external devices that meet the requirements for low level equipment according to EN 60950 or
IEC 60950.
• Connect ETH1 and ETH2 only to Ethernet ports. Do not connect them to telephone plugs.
• If CMC 850 seems to be functioning improperly, please contact the OMICRON Technical Support
(→ page 27).

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2.5 Compliance Statements

CMC 850 is designated in the following statements as “product”, “equipment”, or “apparatus”.

Declaration of Conformity (EU)

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),
the low voltage directive (LVD), and the RoHS directive.

FCC Compliance (USA)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Declaration of Compliance (Canada)

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de le classe A est comforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

2.6 Information for Disposal and Recycling

This test set (including all accessories) is not intended for household use. After use,
the test set cannot be disposed of as household waste!

For Customers in EU Countries (incl. EEA)

OMICRON test sets are subject to the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive
2012/19/EU (WEEE directive). As part of our legal obligations under this legislation, OMICRON offers
to take back the OMICRON test set and ensure that it is disposed of by authorized recycling agents.

For Customers Outside the EEA

Please contact the competent authorities for the relevant environmental regulations in your country
and dispose of the OMICRON test set only in accordance with your local legal requirements.

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3 Designated Use
CMC 850 is a test set designated to evaluate, test and commission IEDs (Intelligent Electronic
Devices) in laboratories or substations that utilize GOOSE and Sampled Values according to
IEC 61850.
Any other use of CMC 850 is considered improper and may result in damage to property or persons.

4 Functionality
CMC 850 is part of OMICRON Test Universe system which, in addition to the physical test set,
consists of a test software for a computer with a Windows operating system, and, if applicable,
external voltage and/or current amplifiers1, PTP, IRIG-B or GPS1 time synchronization units or other
accessories.

4.1 Interfaces to the Test Environment

To interface with the test environment, CMC 850 provides two different functionalities.
The main focus is put onto IEC 61850 by employing Ethernet communication.
Additionally, CMC 850 provides low level outputs to either directly send low level signals to the device
under test, or to control external amplifiers.
For detailed information → “Connections and Interfaces” on page 10.

4.2 Operation Modes

• Operating CMC 850 with the Test Universe software
As long as the interaction with devices under test utilizes GOOSE and Sampled Values, the
CMC 850 test set supports all test modules of the OMICRON Test Universe. Test plans utilizing
GOOSE and Sampled Values, initially made for the test sets CMC 256plus or CMC 356, can also
be used with CMC 850.
An example Control Center (OCC) document that illustrates how to configure the Sampled Values
and GOOSE features for CMC 850 is provided in the Test Library that is installed with the
OMICRON Test Universe. The OCC document’s name is CMC 850 Example.occ, and it is stored
at ...OTU installation path\Test Library\Samples\General Examples.
• Operating CMC 850 with the embedded functions of the Web Interface
CMC 850 offers several useful functions related to IEC 61850 Sampled Values and Synchrophasors
according to IEEE C37.118 (→ “Web Interface” on page 9). These embedded functions reside
directly inside CMC 850. They can be used without the OMICRON Test Universe software simply
by controlling CMC 850 via its Web Interface using any common Web browser, such as Internet
Explorer or Mozilla Firefox.

1. External voltage/current amplifiers and the CMGPS Synchronization Unit are not part of the standard scope of delivery. However, these
components can be purchased separately.

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4.3 Time Synchronization

• NTP - Network Time Protocol.
CMC 850 operates as a client to an NTP server. The time obtained this way is, for example, used
for time stamping GOOSE messages.
• PTP - Precision Time Protocol.
CMC 850 operates as a PTP slave node (IEEE 1588-2008, V2). The time obtained this way is, for
example, used for time stamping GOOSE messages.
• IRIG-B
The CMIRIG-B interface unit is the key component for synchronized testing with CMC test sets and
OMICRON Test Universe software. It serves as the “clearing house” for IRIG-B and PPS signals,
regardless whether they come from an external clock or from the CMC itself. A CMGPS may be
connected to CMIRIG-B as well. CMIRIG-B facilitates time synchronized triggering of test
sequences or synchronizing Sampled Values to a PPS.

4.4 Web Interface

CMC 850’s embedded functions are accessible via a Web Interface. Any common Web browser can
be used to access CMC 850 and to make use of the embedded functions. The Web Interface menus
link to pages dedicated to the different functions.

For a more detailed description, launch the Web Interface (→ page 16) and click Help.

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5 Connections and Interfaces

5.1 Power Socket

Power switch ON/OFF

48 VDC input from external power supply unit (isolated to housing).

5.2 Back Panel

Status LED “A” and “B” and "Associate" button (→ page 11)

USB ports (→ page 11)

ETH1 and ETH2 PoE (Power over Ethernet) ports (→ page 10)

! button (→ page 11)

5.2.1 ETH1 and ETH2 Ports

Depending on the interface board of your test set, the two PoE Ethernet (Power over Ethernet) ports
ETH1 and ETH2 are either:
• 10/100Base-TX (twisted pair) Ethernet ports (at NET-1(x) boards)
• or 10/100/1000Base-TX (twisted pair) Ethernet ports (at NET-2 board)
They support auto crossing (auto MDI/MDIX). This means you can use a standard cable or a
cross-over Ethernet patch cable.
Since CMC 850 can be controlled over a network, any distance between the controlling computer and
the test set is possible. This enables direct remote control of CMC 850, e.g., for end-to-end testing.
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 yellow and green LEDs at each ETH port reflect the port’s operational status. Depending on your
NET-x interface board, their behavior slightly varies → chapter 7.4, "Technical Data of the
Communication Ports" on page 20.

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5.2.2 USB Ports

The lower USB port (USB type B) at the CMC test set’s standard interface NET-2 board holds a USB
port to connect CMC 850 to your computer. To ensure the required EMC compatibility, we strongly
recommend to use the OMICRON-supplied cable, only.
The upper USB port (USB type A) at the CMC test set’s standard interface NET-2 board is meant for
future use of USB peripherals, such as memory sticks, etc.
For the technical data of the USB port → chapter 7.4, "Technical Data of the Communication Ports" on
page 20.

5.2.3 ! 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.

5.2.4 Associate Button

The Associate button has the following functions:
Associate

• Associate 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 CMC 850 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 PC. The test set issues voltages and current 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 (→ “Setup and Operation” on page 16).
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, CMC 850 has
to be associated whenever the MAC address changes.
• 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.

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5.2.5 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.

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5.3 Ethernet / Network Settings

General
The OMICRON Test Universe software running on the PC communicates with CMC 850 via a network
connection. Therefore it is possible to either have CMC 850 directly connected to the computer’s
network plug by a cable or to have CMC 850 and the controlling computer connected to a computer
network.
The yellow and green LEDs at each ETH port reflect the port’s operational status. Depending on your
NET-x interface board, their behavior slightly varies → chapter 7.4, "Technical Data of the
Communication Ports" on page 20.

IP Configuration
For communication of CMC 850 with the controlling PC 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. CMC 850 can either be set to static IP addresses or use DHCP
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) and AutoIP/APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing).
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 (→ page 11).

Security / Firewall Settings

To automatically detect and set the IP configuration of CMC 850 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 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.

Network Troubleshooting
For a complete list of ports and settings that are needed for the communication please refer to
the Troubleshooting chapter of the Getting Started with Test Universe manual, subchapter
Firewall Configuration.
The Getting Started with Test Universe manual is provided as printed manual and as PDF. The
PDF is available on your hard disk after the installation of OMICRON Test Universe. To view the
manual, start the Help from the Test Universe start screen or any test module, and navigate to the
table of contents entry User Manuals (at the beginning of the table of contents). Click Test Universe
Software Manuals. In this topic you find a direct link at “Getting Started”. To view the manual, click the
link.

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5.4 External Interface (“ext. Interf.”)

The interface connector “external Interface” holds four transistor binary outputs (Bin. out
11 - 14).
Bin. out 11 - 14 are bounce-free binary outputs (small signals) and have a minimal
reaction time.
For technical data → “Low Level Binary Outputs “ext. Interf.”” on page 19.
ext. Interf.

Pin assignment
Pin Function
Pin 1 Reserved
Pin 2 Reserved
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 Reserved
Housing Screen connection

Time Synchronization
To use the OMICRON-supplied CMIRIG-B interface unit as reference for the a time synchronization of
the IEC 61850 bus system, connect the CMIRIG-B‘s front side connector “CMC” to the CMC 850‘s
“external Interface” connector. This provides both the IRIG-B or PPS reference signal to CMC 850 and
the power supply for the CMIRIG-B.

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5.5 LL out 1 - 6 and LL out 7 - 12 (Low Level Outputs)

The interface connectors “LL out 1 - 6” and “LL out 7 - 12” hold a total of 12 independent
high accuracy analog signal outputs. These Test Universe-controlled signal sources can
serve to either drive external amplifiers or to directly provide small signal outputs.
The low level outputs are short-circuit-proof and continually monitored for overload. They
deliver calibrated signals in the range from 0 ... 7 Veff nominal (0 ... ± 10 V).
For technical data, → “Low Level Outputs “LL out 1 - 6” and “LL out 7 - 12”” on page 18.
LL out 1 - 6

Overload Warning Flagged in the Test Universe Software

When a low level output is overloaded, a warning message appears in the “Status History” of the
Test Universe software and a corresponding red “LED” in the user interface lights up.

Pin assignment
Pin Function LL out 1-6 Function LL out 7-12
Pin 1 LL out 1 LL out 7
1 11

2 12 10
Pin 2 LL out 2 LL out 8
3 13 16 9
Pin 3 LL out 3 LL out 9
4 8 Pin 4 Neutral (N) connected to GND
14 15
5 7 Pin 5 LL out 4 LL out 10
6
Pin 6 LL out 5 LL out 11
Pin 7 LL out 6 LL out 12
Pin 8-16 For internal purposes
Housing Screen connection

“LL out 1-3”, “LL out 4-6”, “LL out 7-9” and “LL out 10-12” each make up a selectable voltage or current
triple.

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6 Setup and Operation

Only operate (or even turn on) CMC 850 after you have read this manual and fully understood the
instructions herein.
Before operating CMC 850 for the first time, use the printed Quick Start to verify that all components
of the test system are available.

6.1 Installing Test Universe and connecting computer to test set

1. Install the test software OMICRON Test Universe on your computer.
• Insert the Test Universe DVD into your drive and follow the on-screen instructions. For test sets
with NET-1B use Test Universe version 2.40 or higher; with NET-2 use Test Universe version
3.0 SR2 or higher.
• Should the installation program not start automatically, open Windows Explorer, navigate to
your DVD drive, and double-click Setup.exe.
• For information about the system requirements, view the file Requirements.txt that is stored on
the DVD.
The Test Universe Setup also installs the OMICRON Device Browser. The Device Browser
enables OMICRON devices connected to the network to appear in the Windows Explorer’s folder
tree.
2. Connect the power supply unit to CMC 850 and turn on the test set at the
ON/OFF switch.
3. Connect the computer to CMC 850 via:
• Ethernet cable: Valid for NET-1B and NET-2.
• USB: Valid for NET-2 only.

Use one of the PoE

(Power over Ethernet)
ports ETH1 or ETH2, or
the USB port.

Either Ethernet or USB

6.2 Configuring network settings and accessing Web Interface via

Ethernet
1. Locate the CMC 850 test set in the OMICRON Device Browser
a) In Windows Explorer, expand the section OMICRON Devices and locate CMC 850 in the
device tree.
b) In the device tree, right-click the CMC 850 entry to open a context menu.

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c) At Network Settings, review the assigned IP settings. If required, apply new IP settings.
d) Access CMC 850’s Web Interface via the function Open Web Interface.
The default Web browser starts and displays the CMC 850 start page.
2. Locate the CMC 850 in the Test Set Association and Configuration Tool
a) From the Test Universe Start Page, launch the Test Set Association and Configuration tool.
This tool associates and configures OMICRON test sets connected via Ethernet. It automatically
lists the test sets found on the network and displays their names, serial numbers, IP addresses
and whether or nor a test set is associated with any computer yet.
b) In the Test Set Association and Configuration tool, locate CMC 850 in the device list. The
device list displays the current IP settings of CMC 850.
c) If you need to apply new IP settings, click Set IP Configurations from the Test Sets pull-down
menu.
d) In the device list, right-click the CMC 850 entry to open a context menu.
e) Access CMC 850’s Web Interface by clicking the Open Web Interface command.
The default Web browser starts and displays the CMC 850 start page.
3. Associate the CMC 850 with your computer.
Only needed if CMC 850 is operated by the OMICRON Test Universe.
a) Since the test set is not associated yet, the Test Set Association and Configuration tool pops up
a message asking you to press the Associate button on the back of CMC 850.
b) Go to your test set and press the Associate button on the back once. Then confirm the mes-
sage with OK. This associates computer and test set. Test Universe modules can now work
with the test set.
4. Access the embedded functions via the Web Interface
CMC 850’s embedded functions are accessible via its Web Interface. Any common Web browser
can be used to access CMC 850 and to make use of the embedded functions.
Alternative method to invoking the Web browser by the procedures described above:
a) Start a Web browser of your choice on your computer.
b) Enter CMC 850’s IP address (in a format like http://172.22.23.61) into the Web browser’s
address bar.
c) Hit the <Return> key.

6.3 Using a CMIRIG-B interface unit

To use the OMICRON-supplied CMIRIG-B interface unit as reference for the time synchronization of
the IEC 61850 bus system, connect the CMIRIG-B’s front side connector “CMC” to the CMC 850‘s
“external Interface” connector.
The functions provided by the CMIRIG-B are now available to the OMICRON Test Universe software.
The time-related features of the embedded functions do not interact with the CMIRIG-B.

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7 Technical Data
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.

7.1 External Power Supply Unit

Nominal input voltage 110 - 240 VAC; 1 phase
Permissible input voltage 90 ... 264 VAC
Nominal frequency 50/60 Hz
Output voltage 48 VDC (± 6.25 %)
Rated current ≥ 1.66 A
Rated power ≥ 80 W
Power connector Standard DC barrel jack,
Ø 2.1 mm x Ø 5.5 mm x 11 mm; center pin is positive.

7.2 Low Level Outputs “LL out 1 - 6” and “LL out 7 - 12”
Output voltage -10 V ... +10 V
Max. output current 1 mA
Accuracy Typical error : < 0.025 %;
guaranteed: < 0.07 % at 1 V ... 10 V.
Resolution 250 μV
Harmonic distortion (THD+N)1 Typical: < 0.015 %.; guaranteed: < 0.05 %.

Phase error2 Typical: 0.02 °; guaranteed: < 0.1 °.

DC offset voltage Typical: < 150 µV; guaranteed: < 1.5 mV.
Unconventional CT/VT simulation Linear or Rogowski3 mode (transient and sine wave).
Insulation Reinforced insulation to all other potential groups of the
test equipment.
1. THD+N: values at 50/60 Hz, 20 kHz measurement bandwidth, nominal value and nominal load.
2. Valid for sinusoidal signals at 50/60 Hz.
3. When simulating Rogowski sensors, the output voltage is proportional to the derivative of the current with respect to time (di(t)/dt).

Accuracy data for analog outputs are valid in the frequency range from 0 to 100 Hz, unless specified
otherwise.

Ordering Information
Connector for two guide notches and pull FGB.2B.316.CLAD 72Z
relief
Black anti-bend cable cover GMA.2B.070 DN
For a manufacturer description about the connection sockets "LL out", visit the Web site http://
www.lemo.com.

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7.3 Low Level Binary Outputs “ext. Interf.”

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)
Insulation Reinforced insulation to all other potential groups of the
test equipment.

Circuit diagram of binary transistor outputs of “external Interface”

Rear side of CMC 850

Vextern = 5 ... 15 V

Inside of CMC 850 Rpullup

22 kΩ

16 V

Binary outputs
"ext. Interf."
6.8 kΩ 47 Ω

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7.4 Technical Data of the Communication Ports

An overview:
Today, CMC 850 test set’s standard interface board is the NET-2 board that, in addition to ETH1,
ETH2 and USB, provides one extra USB port for the use of USB peripherals, such as memory sticks,
etc.
CMC 850 test sets with a NET-1(x) board can be upgraded with the new NET-2 board.

7.4.1 The NET-2 Board

The NET-2 board requires a Test Universe software version 3.00 SR2 (or later), or a CMControl
software version of 2.30 (or later).

NET-2: 2 x USB port and Ethernet ports ETH1/ETH2

USB type USB 2.0 high speed up to 480 Mbit/s
USB connector USB type A (for future use of USB peripherals)
Output current 500 mA max.
USB type USB 2.0 high speed up to 480 Mbit/s; USB 1.1-compatible
USB connector USB type B (connect to computer)
USB cable USB 2.0 high speed type A-B, 2 m/6 ft.
ETH type 10/100/1000Base-TX1 (twisted pair, auto-MDI/MDIX or auto-
crossover)
ETH connector RJ45
ETH cable type LAN cable of category 5 (CAT5) or better
ETH port status Depending on the ETH type of your NET-2 interface board’s
LED counterpart, the status LED’s behavior varies.
Physical link established, port active:

Mbit/s Active LED ON

10 yellow
100 green
1000 yellow + green

If there is traffic via an ETH port, the active LEDs start blinking.
ETH 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.
1. 10Base = 10 Mbit/s transfer rate
100Base = 100 Mbit/s transfer rate
1000Base = 1000 Mbit/s transfer rate

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7.4.2 The NET-1C Board

NET-1C: USB port and Ethernet ports ETH1/ETH2
USB type1 USB 2.0 full speed up to 12 Mbit/s
USB connector USB type B (connect to computer)
USB cable 2 m/6 ft USB 2.0 high speed type A-B
ETH type 10/100Base-TX (10/100Mbit, twisted pair, auto-MDI/MDIX or auto-
crossover)
ETH connector RJ45
ETH cable type LAN cable of category 5 (CAT5) or better
ETH port status • Physical link established, port active: green LED ON.
LED
• Traffic via ETH port: yellow LED is blinking.

ETH 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.
1. For the USB port to work, the NET-1C board requires a Test Universe software of version 3.00 (or later) plus the matching
CMC firmware.

7.4.3 The NET-1B Board

NET-1B: 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
ETH port status • Physical link established, port active: green LED ON.
LED
• Traffic via ETH port: yellow LED is blinking.

ETH 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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7.5 IEC 61850 GOOSE

Simulation Mapping of binary outputs to data attributes in published
GOOSE messages.
Number of virtual binary outputs: 360
Number of GOOSEs to be published: 128
Subscription Mapping of data attributes from subscribed GOOSE
messages to binary inputs.
Number of virtual binary outputs: 360
Number of GOOSEs to be published: 128
Performance Type 1A; Class P2/3 (IEC 61850-5).
Processing time (application to network or vice versa):
< 1 ms.
VLAN support Selectable priority and VLAN-ID.

7.6 IEC 61850 Sampled Values (Publishing)

Specification According to the “Implementation Guideline for Digital
Interface to Instrument Transformers Using IEC 61850-
9-2” of the UCA International Users Group.
Sampling Rate 80 samples per cycle for nominal frequencies of 50 Hz
and 60 Hz; synchronized with CMIRIG-B, PTP.
Synchronization Synchronization attribute (smpSynch) is set when
CMC 850 is in synchronized operation mode utilizing
CMIRIG-B, PTP.
Sample count (smpCnt) zero is aligned with top of the
second (IRIG-B and PPS).

For the accuracy data → section 7.7 below.

VLAN support Selectable priority and VLAN-ID.
Max. number of SV streams 3 SV streams.

7.7 Time Synchronization

IRIG-B synchronization with CMIRIG-B,
timing accuracy (LL out) Typical error: < 1 μs.; guaranteed: < 5 μs.
GPS synchronization with CMGPS,1
timing accuracy (LL out) Typical error: < 1 μs; guaranteed: < 5 μs.
Network Time Protocol (NTP) NTP version 4
Precision Time Protocol (PTP) Slave node according to IEEE 1588-2008 (V2).
1. The CMGPS Synchronization Unit is not part of the standard scope of delivery. However, it can be purchased separately.

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7.8 Environmental Conditions

Operation temperature 0 °C ... +50 °C (+ 32 °F ... + 122 °F)
Storage and transportation temperature -25 °C ... +70 °C (-13 °F ... +158 °F)
Humidity 5 % … 95 % relative humidity; no condensation.
Climate Tested according to IEC 68-2-78

7.9 Shock and Vibration

Vibration Tested according to IEC 60068-2-6; frequency range
10 Hz ... 150 Hz; acceleration 2 g continuous (20 m/s²);
10 cycles per axis.
Shock Tested according to IEC 60068-2-27;
15 g / 11 ms, half-sinusoid, each axis.

7.10 Mechanical Data

Weight 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs)
Dimensions W x H x D 85 mm x 145 mm x 325 mm (3.3 ” x 5.7 ” x 12.8 ”)
Housing IP20 according to EN 60529.

7.11 Cleaning
To clean CMC 850, use a cloth dampened with isopropanol alcohol. Prior to cleaning, always switch
off the power switch and unplug the external power supply unit.

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7.12 Safety Standards, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Certificates

CE Conformity, Requirements
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), the low voltage directive (LVD), and the RoHS directive.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Emission
Europe EN 61326-1; EN 61000-6-4; EN 61000-3-2/3
International IEC 61326-1; IEC 61000-6-4; IEC 61000-3-2/3
USA FCC Subpart B of Part 15 Class A
Immunity
Europe EN 61326-1; EN 61000-6-2; EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
International IEC 61326-1; IEC 61000-6-2; IEC 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
Certified Safety Standards
Europe EN 61010-1
International IEC 61010-1
Certificate

Manufactured under an ISO9001 registered system.

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8 Software License Information

Parts of the CMC test set software are under OMICRON license, other parts are under open source
software licenses. Both the open source license texts and the necessary source code are provided in
the OMICRON Open Source Download Area at www.omicronenergy.com/opensource/.
Open this address in your Internet browser, click the Download Software button, and navigate to the
CMC Embedded Image/ directory.
Look for the file containing your corresponding version in the file name (for example, Open Source
CMC embedded Image 2.50.zip for version 2.50).
In addition to some open source code packages, the archive contains an overview of all license
information of the CMC test set.

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Index I
! button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 IP address of CMC 850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
IP configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IP parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
IRIG-B time synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
A
A, B (Status LED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
analog outputs (LL out) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 L
APIPA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 LED A, B (Status LED) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Associate button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 17 LL out (low level outputs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AutoIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

C N
CMIRIG-B NET-1B (technical data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
connecting to CMC 850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 NET-1C (technical data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
NET-2 (technical data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
network troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
D NTP, Network Time Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
DC power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
dimensions of CMC 850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 O
operation temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
overload warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

E
Ehternet network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EMC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 P
ETH1 and ETH2 Ethernet ports . . . . . . . . . . 10 PoE (Power over Ethernet,
ETH1/ETH2 (technical data) . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 technical data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21
Ethernet power supply unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Power over Ethernet technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
(technical data) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21 PTP, Precision Time Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ethernet ports
technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
S
safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
F Safety standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
firewall settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Sampled Values Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Samples Values, technical data . . . . . . . . . . 22
Storage temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

G
GOOSE Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GOOSE, technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 T
GPS time synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Test Universe software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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communication with CMC 850 . . . . . . . . . 13

time synchronization
technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
time synchronization with IRIG-B . . . . . . . . . 14
troubleshooting in network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

U
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
USB port
on NET-1C board (technical data) . . . 20, 21
on NET-2 board (technical data) . . . . . . . 20

W
weight of CMC 850 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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