Testing the Frequency Trip Contact of a

Multifunctional Transducer with QuickCMC

Practical Example of Use

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Manual Version: Expl_Quick_Trdc.ENU.1 - Year 2013

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1 QuickCMC
QuickCMC controls an OMICRON CMC test set in the way a front panel control
would do.
You can output voltages, currents and frequencies statically or as ramped output
signals, work with binary (digital) outputs and inputs and take simple
measurements at the anlog inputs. Applications such as the manual testing of
an inrush blocking or a synchronizer function can be done with QuickCMC. It is
not necessary to start other modules like Ramping or State Sequencer to
perform quick manual checks.
There is no upper limit regarding the number of outputs (generators) that can be
controlled. In order to test a busbar protection, for example, a CMC 256 test set
and two CMA 156 amplifiers are connected. QuickCMC allows the simultaneous
control of all 16 generators.
QuickCMC represents a good starting point for new users.
QuickCMC can be used with the following test equipment:
• CMC 56
• CMC 156
• CMC 151
• CMC 256
• CMC 256plus

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1.1 QuickCMC Features

• Numeric or graphic control of analog CMC output values (absolute or relative
to nominal) for up to 16 voltage or current generators in terms of amplitude,
phase angle and frequency.
• Integrated fault calculator for 2 or 3 phase networks introducing new set
modes of operation (setting of voltage and current generators directly or as
impedances, symmetrical components, powers and fault values).
• Manual setting of binary outputs.
• Display of measured values at the analog CMC inputs (±20 mA / ±10 VDC).
• Manual or automatic stepping of the analog output quantities.
• Step Function for all values accessible in the "multifunctional input gid1"
(i.e., powers, impedances, etc.).
• Pulse ramp function as valuable enhancement of the step/ramp function.
• Control of the step function by mouse wheel.
• Measurement of binary input with status and timer, i.e., the first state
transition at any binary input after the last change of an output. Shows slope
and time.
• "Switch off on trigger" feature to turn off the analog CMC outputs the moment
a trigger signal occurs at the binary input (with defineable delay time).
• "Switch off on time" feature to set the maximum time span that has to elapse
before QuickCMC turns off the analog CMC outputs in case no trigger signals
occurs.
• "Unit Manager" to switch the units between seconds and cycles, secondary
and primary values, absolute and relative.
• "Prefault" button to output a prefault state at the analog CMC outputs,
i.e., nominal voltage (U = Unom) and zero current output (I = 0 A).
• "Hold" button to switch from prefault to fault state.
• Context menus for a quick setting of values.
• Impedance plane for manual tests of distance relays.
• Vector diagram to show the specified quantities graphically.
• Vectors can be set in the Vector View by dragging with the mouse.
• User-defined reports and assessment.
• "Add to report" button to add all data and actual values at the time the trigger
signal occurs at a binary input to the test report.

1. For information on the "multifunctional input gid" and the fault calculator check the Test Universe
online help. Go to the index and enter "multifunctional...".

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1.2 Example: Frequency Trip Contact of a

Multifunctional Transducer
Sample files:
• QuickCMC-Threshold.qcm
• QuickCMC-Threshold.ohc
Stored at:
...OTU installation path\Test Library\Samples\SW Manual Examples\
Measurement

 Task
To test the pick-up and drop-off value of a multifunctional transducer’ binary trip
contact. The transducer used in this example is the SIMEAS 7 KG6000-8AB/KK.
The transducer’s pick-up value is set to 49.800Hz and must be verified.

 Solution
With QuickCMC, OMICRON Test Universe offers a dedicated test module to
easily and quickly perform manual tests.
QuickCMC offers the advantage that it is simple operate, yet provides the
functionality to independently adjust up to 16 voltage or current generators in
terms of amplitude, phase angle and frequency, to manually step or
automatically ramp or pulse ramp all quantities and to perform simple timing
tests. A vector diagram uses a graphical display of the specified quantities. Also
a reporting function is incorporated.
QuickCMC is typically used in stand-alone mode, although it can also be used
as part of the OMICRON Control Center.

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1.2.1 Connecting a Transducer to the CMC Test Set

Figure 1-1:
CMC 256 test set, Connect the corresponding voltage outputs of the CMC test set to
front view the transducer inputs

Connect the transducer’s binary trip contact to

Binary Input 1 of the CMC test set.

1.2.2 Starting QuickCMC

1. Launch the OMICRON Start Page.
2. Click on "Q U I C K C M C " in the Test Modules section.

1.2.3 Configuring the Hardware

Configure the hardware according to the wiring described in section
1.2.1 ”Connecting a Transducer to the CMC Test Set”.
A detailed description of Hardware Configuration can be found in the
"Concept" manual’s section 4 ”Setting Up the Test Hardware”.

1.2.4 Defining the Test

Step 1: Defining the Test Parameters

1. In the QuickCMC Test View, select the set mode "Direct" which allows to
directly control the routed CMC generators in phase, amplitude and frequency.
2. In the voltage field below Set Mode list, right-click on the voltage generator
"VL1" and select "Nominal". Right-click once again and select "Equal
magnitudes" to have the same test voltage for all three voltage outputs.

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3. Enter a value above the nominal frequency, in this example 49.850 Hz, in the
frequency field of voltage generator "VL1". Right-click to select "Equal" to set
all frequencies of the voltage generators to the same value.
4. In the "Step/Ramp" section set the outputs to "VA-N,VB-N,VC-N ", quantity
to be varied to "Frequency", size to "0.002Hz" and the time/step to "1s".
5. Click the binary input "Trip" checkbox in order stop the ramp of the CMC
when the Trip occurs.
6. Select the "Auto Step" checkbox to enable the CMC test set to output the
frequency. That way the frequency will decrement from its start value
(49.850Hz) in steps of approx. 2mHz/second until the transducer's binary
output signals the tripping of the pick-up contact.
Figure 1-2:
Settings in Test View

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Step 2: Performing the test

1. Click "Outputs ON/OFF" to turn on the CMC's outputs.

2. Click "STEP/DOWN" to start the output frequency value decrementing in the

specified 2mHz steps. Once the transducer's pick-up contact tripped (in this
example at 49.802Hz), the trip signal is interpreted at the CMC's Binary Input
1 as trigger, and the Auto Step function stops.
Figure 1-3:
Tranducer’s pick-up
contact tripped

3. Click "ADD TO REPORT" and enter the corresponding test's title and
comment if applicable. Click on the respective button to manually assess the
test as either passed or failed.

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4. Click "STEP UP" to start the output frequency value incrementing again in
2mHz steps. The Auto Step function stops again (in this example at
49.900Hz) at the frequency value at which the transducer's binary contact
drops off.
Figure 1-4:
Tranducer’s pick-up
contact dropped-off
again

5. Click "ADD TO REPORT" and enter the corresponding test's title and
comment if applicable. Click on the respective button to manually assess the
test as either passed or failed .
6. Click "Outputs ON/OFF" to turn off the CMC's outputs.

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