CMA 156

6 Phase Current Amplifier (6 x 25 A) VEHV1010

CMA 156 amplifier units can be used in combination with any CMC test set or in conjunc-
tion with digital real time power system network simulators. The outputs are galvanically
separated from the inputs as well as from ground and are used independently or in addition
to those of the CMC test sets.
The CMA 156 contains six independent current channels, arranged in two isolated groups
(A, B). The outputs can be configured in various ways (connected in parallel, in series, etc.).
For example, by using four CMA 156 units, 3 x 200 A can be generated. The connection to a
CMC test set is made by a control cable at the back of the units.1
Used for tests requiring
• more current channels than provided by the CMC test sets
• multiple current channels (network simulators)

Technical Data2
Current amplifiers 3 Amplifiers, general
Setting range 6-phase AC (L-N) 6 x 0 ... 25 A Input impedance > 40 kΩ
3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 0 ... 50 A (Group A II B) Galvanic isolation Input/Output 1.5 kVDC
1-phase AC (L-N) 1 x 0 ... 150 A (Group A II B) Galvanic isolation amplifier groups 1.5 kVDC
DC (L-N) 2 x 0 ... ±25 A Connection 4 mm (0.16 in) banana sockets /
1 x 0 ... ±50 A combination socket
Power 6-phase AC (L-N) 6 x 70 VA at 7.5 A Amplifiers, if controlled by a CMC
3-phase AC (L-N) 3 x 140 VA at 15 A (Group A II B) Frequency range sine signals 10 ... 1000 Hz
1-phase AC (3L-N) 1 x 420 VA at 22.5 A range transient signals DC ... 3.1 kHz
1 x 420 VA at 45 A (Group A II B) accuracy/-drift ±0.5 ppm / ±1 ppm
1-phase AC (L-L) 1 x 280 VA at 7.5 A resolution 5 µHz
DC (L-N) 2 x 140 W at ±10.5 A Phase angle range - 360° ... +360°
1 x 280 W at ±21 A (Group A II B) resolution 0.001°
3/6 phase operation error at 50/60 Hz < 0.02° typ., < 0.1° guar.
160 Output current resolution 1 mA
Output power / VA

Power supply
120
per phase

3-phase AC (A II B) Nominal / permissible input voltage 110 – 240 VAC / 99 ... 264 VAC (50/60 Hz)
80
Permissible frequency range 45 ... 65 Hz
40 6-phase AC (L-N) Power consumption < 1000 VA
0 Connection Standard AC socket (IEC 60320)
0 10 20 30 40 50
Output current / A Environmental conditions
Operation temperature 0 ... +50 °C (+32 ... +122 °F)
single phase operation Storage temperature -25 ... +70 °C (-13 ... +158 °F)
A(3L-N) and B(3L-N) Humidity range Relative humidity 5 ... 95 %,
Output power / VA

400 in parallel non-condensing

300 Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 (20 m/s2 at 10 ... 150 Hz)
200 A(L-L) and A(3L-N) and
Shock IEC 60068-2-27 (15 g/11ms half-sine)
B(L-L) in B(3L-N) in series
100 EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (CE conform)
series
0 Emission EN 61326-1, EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-3-2/3
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 FCC Subpart B of Part 15 Class A
Output current / A Immunity EN 61326-1, EN 61000-6-2,
Accuracy error < 0.03 % typ., < 0.1 % guar. EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/11
Distortion (THD+N) 4 < 0.1 % typ., < 0.3 % guar. Safety Directive 2006/95/EC (CE conform)
Bandwidth (-3dB) > 8 kHz EN 61010-1, EN 60950-1, UL 61010-1, CAN/
Phase lag at 50/60 Hz 5 1.07°/1.28° CSA-C22.2 No 61010-1-04
Input voltage 6 0 ... 5 VRMS Miscellaneous
Amplification 5A/V Weight 15.4 kg (34.0 lbs)
Max. compliance voltage (L-N)/(L-L) 15 Vpk / 60 Vpk Dimensions 450 x 145 x 390 mm (17.7 x 5.7 x 15.4 in)
(W x H x D, without handle)
Certifications TÜV-GS

1
If controlled by a RTS customized control cables are available
2
Guaranteed values valid over one year within 23 °C ±5 °C (73 °F ±10 °F), in the frequency range of 10 ... 100 Hz at nominal value. Specifications for three-phase systems under
symmetrical conditions (0°, 120°, 240°).
3
For higher current/power requirements: CMA units can be switched in parallel
4
THD+N: Values at 50/60 Hz with 20 kHz bandwidth
5
Automatic correction if controlled by a CMC
6
Permissible overvoltage 10 VRMS