CMS356

CMS356:6 Phase Current + 4 Phase Voltage Amplifier

The CMS 356 is a voltage and current amplifier for analog low-level signals provided by a
CMC test set or by any other signal source, such as a digital real-time power system simulator.
When used in combination with a CMC test set, the amplifier extends the capabilities of the
test set to provide additional output channels and higher amplitudes.
The high-amplitude and high-power current outputs make it equally suitable for testing
modern numerical relays as well as high-burden electromechanical relays. The outputs of the
voltage amplifier and the current amplifier are galvanically separated from each other and
also from mains. Configuration and monitoring of the device status of the CMS 356 amplifier
can be performed via the easy-to-use web interface.
Key features:
>> Six analog low-level inputs with selectable range (7.07 Vpk or 10 Vpk)
>> Numerous output configurations, for example, 3 x 300 V + 3 x 64 A or 6 x 32 A
>> Calculation and output of residual voltage and current
>> Parallel connection of several CMS 356 units for even higher current amplitudes
>> All current and voltage outputs are fully overload and short circuit proof
>> Protection against voltage transient signal and over temperature
Technical Data1
Current generators
Setting range
6-phase AC (L-N)

Voltage generators
Setting range
4-phase AC (L-N)

4 x 0 ... 300V

3-phase AC (L-N)

3 x 0 ... 64A (GroupA II B)

1-phase AC (L-L)

1 x 0 ... 600V

1-phase AC (LL-LN)

1 x 0 ... 128A (GroupA II B)

DC (LL-LN)
6-phase AC (L-N)

1 x 0 ... 180A (GroupA II B)

6 x 430VA typ. at 25A
6 x 250W guar. at 20A
3 x 860VA typ. at 50A
3 x 500W guar. at 40A
1 x 1000VA typ. at 80A
1 x 700W guar. at 80A
1 x 1740VA typ. at 50A
1 x 1100W guar. at 40A
1 x 1740VA typ. at 25A
1 x 1100W guar. at 20A
1 x 1400W typ. at 80A
1 x 1000W guar. at 80A

DC (L-N)
3-phase AC (L-N)

4 x 0 ... 300V
3 x 100VA typ. at 100 ... 300V
3 x 85VA guar. at 85 ... 300V
4 x 75VA typ. at 100 ... 300V
4 x 50VA guar. at 85 ... 300V
1 x 200VA typ. at 100 ... 300V
1 x 150VA guar. at 75 ... 300V
1 x 275VA typ. at 200 ... 600V
1 x 250VA guar. at 200 ... 600V
1 x 420W typ. at 300V
1 x 360W guar. at 300V

3-phase AC (L-N)
1-phase AC (LL-LN)
1-phase AC (L-L)
1-phase AC (L-L-L-L)

Output power (typ.) / VA

1000
800
600
400
200
0

Output power (typ.) / VA

DC (LL-LN)

1-phase AC
2000 (L-L-L-L)
1-phase AC (L-L)
1600
1-phase AC (LL-LN)
1200
800
400
0
0
20
40
60
80
100 120
Output current / A

Power

4-phase AC (L-N)
1-phase AC (L-N)
1-phase AC (L-L)
DC (L-N)

Output power (typ.) / VA

Power2

6 x 0 ... 32A

3-phase AC (L-N)
6-phase AC (L-N)

Accuracy3
Distortion (THD+N)5
Max. compliance voltage
(L-N)/(L-L)/(L-L-L-L)
Connection banana sockets
Connection combination socket

10

20
30 40 50
Output current / A

60

Accuracy

Distortion (THD+N)5
Ranges
Connection

300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0

1-phase AC (L-L)
1-phase AC (L-N)
3-phase AC (L-N)
4-phase AC (L-N)
100

200 300 400 500

Output voltage / V

600

Error <0.06% rd.4 + 0.02% rg.4 typ.

at 0 ... 300V
Error <0.16% rd. + 0.04% rg. guar.
at 0 ... 300V
0.03% typ., <0.1% guar.
150V / 300V
4mm (0.16in) banana sockets /
combination socket (1,2,3,N)

Error <0.1% rd.4 + 0.04% rg.4 typ.

Error <0.3% rd. + 0.1% rg. guar.
<0.1% typ., <0.3% guar.
35Vpk / 70Vpk / 140Vpk

All data specified are guaranteed, except where indicated otherwise.

OMICRON guarantees the specified data for one year after factory calibration,
within 23C 5C (73F 10F) in the frequency range from 10 to 100Hz and
after a warm-up phase >25 minutes
2
Typical AC values valid for inductive loads (e.g. e/m relays)
3
Rload: 0 ... 0.5
4
rd. = reading, rg. = range
5
THD+N: at nominal values, 50/60 Hz and 20 kHz measurement bandwidth
1

4mm (0.16in) banana sockets

GroupA only (32 A max.)

Amplifiers general

Miscellaneous

Bandwidth (-3dB)1

> 1 kHz

Input Output propagation delay

Amplification at 5 Vrms input
range
Phase error at 50/60Hz

500 s (error: < 2 s typ., 5 s guar.)

Voltage output: 60 V/V
Current output: 6.4 A/V
Voltage: 0.05 typ., <0.15 guar.
Current: 0.1 typ., <0.25 guar.2

Weight
Dimensions
(W x H x D, without handle)
PCconnection

16.3kg (35.9lb)
450 x 145 x 390mm (17.7 x 5.7 x 15.4in)

Signal indication (LED)

>42V for voltage and current outputs

For each amplifier output to indicate hardware status
(e.g. overload condition)
4mm (0.16in) banana socket (rear side)

Status LEDs

Analog inputs
Number

Connection to ground (earth)

Input impedance
Input voltage range (selectable)

47k
10 Vpeak (7.071 Vrms)
7.071 Vpeak (5 Vrms)
Yes

Hardware diagnostics
Galvanically separated groups

Galvanic isolation input/output

Protection

Power supply
Nominal input voltage3

100240VAC, 1-phase

Permissible input voltage

85 ... 264VAC

Nominal frequency

50/60Hz

Permissible frequency range

45 ... 65Hz

Rated current

12A at 115V / 10A at 230V

Connection

Standard AC socket (IEC60320)

Two Ethernet ports: 10/100/1000 Base-TX

Self diagnostics upon each start-up

The following groups are galvanically separated from
each other: mains, voltage amplifier output, current
amplifier group A/B
All current and voltage outputs are fully overload and
short circuit proof and protected against external
voltage transient signals and over temperature

Certifications

Environmental conditions
Operation temperature4

0 ... +50C (+32 ... +122F)

Storage temperature
Humidity range

-25 ... +70C (-13 ... +158F)

Vibration

IEC60068-2-6 (20 m/s2 at 10 ... 150Hz)

Shock
IEC60068-2-27 (15g/11ms half-sine)
Acoustics noise emission
ISO 7779
Idle full load
47 55 dB(A)
Safety standards, electromagnetic compatibility
EMC

International
USA
Safety

FCC Subpart B of Part 15 ClassA

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No61010-1

For current outputs amplitude derating at > 380 Hz

Rload: 0 ... 0.5
3
For line input voltages below 230V, a derating of the simultaneously available
sum output power of the voltage/current amplifiers will occur
All other technical specifications (e.g. the maximum output power of a single
amplifier) are not affected
4
For an operational temperature above +30C (+86F) a duty cycle of down to
50% may apply
2

Delivery contents
CMS 356 amplifier, carry bag, connection cables, generator combination cable, wiring
accessories

The product adheres to the electromagnetic

compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU
(CE conform).
IEC61326-1; IEC61000-4/5/6; IEC61000-3-2/3

The product adheres to the low voltage Directive

2014/35/EU (CE conform).
International / USA IEC61010-1 / UL61010-1
Canada

Developed and manufactured under an ISO9001

registered system

Relative humidity 5 ... 95%, non-condensing

Ordering Information
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