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Main Sessions:

• New Developments in Protection Testing and Testing Technology
• Case Study: See how power users have improved reliability with a CMC 500 
• System Protection Relay Panel
• Forum Discussion 

Bonus Optional Sessions:

• Primary injection and CT Testing
• Transformer Testing

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   Technical |   Hands-on 

TRACKS - PART I

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Understanding system fault behavior 

How to test many relays more effectively, and the fundamentals of protection testing application topics. 

Introduction to IEC 61850

In this track, we will discuss IEC 61850 and the fundamentals of digital substation testing. 

Test Plan Setup – Tips and Tricks

This track will cover some tips and tricks for setting up test plans and reports efficiently for protection testing applications. 

TRACKS - PART II

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Transmission Line Protection: Functions and Schemes 

A track to cover the functions used in transmission line protection with a focus on communication-assisted schemes.

Comparative assessment: Digital vs Conventional Substation Commissioning

Real-world examples and comparisons between the tests required to properly commission substations with digital signals and their predecessors (conventional substations), which utilize hardwired connections.

Transformer Differential Tripping Characteristic

This track will cover the theory behind the differential tripping characteristic and how to set up a test file in Test Universe. There will be an opportunity to do some hands-on testing with relays that utilize different forms of the characteristic as well.

TRACKS - PART III

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Transformer Protection Theory

Learn about transformer protection and using the test automation tools in Test Universe.

Verifying Network Redundancy in Substations

Redundancy in substations is vital for ensuring continuous and reliable power delivery, but how can we be certain redundancy will work when we need it? This presentation covers how protocols like PRP and RSTP are used and tested to maintain network reliability and avoid outages during communication failures.

Hands-On Testing with RelaySimTest

Introducing system-based testing with RelaySimTest.

TRACKS - PART IV

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Hands-On Test Automation Workshop

Learn the basics of test automation inside of Test Universe with this introductory session. Practice creating custom Test Object data in XRIO and linking it to the test modules.

Testing and Commissioning of IEC 61850 Station Bus with StationScout

You'll learn how to commission a station bus and an IEC 61850 SCADA system using StationScout. Through automated simulations of control operations, we’ll demonstrate how to verify status changes—or the correct blocking of them—to validate proper configuration and operation of the substation automation system.

Hands-On Recloser Controller Testing

This session will cover Distribution Automation scheme testing with RelaySimTest and the ARCO 400 test set by introducing system-based testing with recloser control testing.

The OMICRON Energy Forum isn't just about cutting-edge insights—it's a prime opportunity to connect with industry leaders, peers, and innovators in system protection and testing. Whether you're looking for collaboration, career growth, or new industry insights, OEF 2026 is the place to be.