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Sonel PAT-800 Operating Manual

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  • Page 3 OPERATING MANUAL PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER PAT-800 and PAT-805 SONEL SA ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica, Poland Version 1.09 13.01.2017...
  • Page 4 PAT-800 and PAT-805 meters are modern, high-quality meters, easy and safe in operation. Please acquaint yourself with the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of the meter. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    EASUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE LEAKAGE CURRENT ............32 EASUREMENT OF LEAKAGE CURRENT .......... 33 EASUREMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL LEAKAGE CURRENT ............. 35 EASUREMENT OF TOUCH LEAKAGE CURRENT 4.10 ...... 36 EASUREMENT OF CURRENT POWER CONSUMPTION AND VOLTAGE OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 6 PORT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............47 STORAGE ......................47 DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL ..............47 ANNEXES ......................48 11.1 ................48 ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11.2 ..................54 TANDARD EQUIPMENT 11.3 ..................54 PTIONAL ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURER ....................55 OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 7: Safety

    1 Safety PAT-800 and PAT-805 meters are designed for performing check tests on electrical equipment, providing measurement results which determine the safety status of tested devices. Therefore, in order to provide conditions for correct operation and the correctness of the obtained results, the following recommendations must be observed: ...

  • Page 8: General Description And Features Of The Instrument

    2 General description and features of the instrument PAT-800 and PAT-805 digital meters are intended to measure the basic parameters of portable electrical devices (power tools, household appliances, etc.) important for their safety: protective conductor resistance, insulation resistance, continuity of connections, the leakage current.

  • Page 9: Switching On And General Settings

    Two 15A fuses protect L and N lines from the supply socket to the test socket, they are tripped when current consumption from the test socket is too high (>16A). 500mA fuse protects 200mA current controller for R measurement. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 10: Start Test After Switching The Meter On

    By pressing SET button the user enters the mode where the following actions are available:  setting date and time  communicating with PC  updating firmware  operating the meter with a bar-code reader and printer  transferring data to a pen-drive OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 11: Setting Date And Time

    MENU without changing any settings. Notes: - The value or symbol to be changed is blinking. - Exit MENU using STOP/ESC. - Settings are stored in memory after switching off the meter. 3.3.1 Setting date and time OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 12: Communication With Pc

    Press ENTER to confirm the settings or ESC, to exit to main MENU without changing any settings. 3.3.2 Communication with PC Press ENTER to start the transmission. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 13: Firmware Update

    Notes: - New versions of software for the meter are available at www.sonel.pl. - This function may be used only by the computer proficient users. - During programming, do not turn off the power supply of the meter and the power supply should be stable.

  • Page 14: Printer Settings

    2. Wait until the reader is installed on your system. 3. Point the reader at the following code pressing the button. The reader signals successful read-out by lighting green LED and a beep. 3.3.5 Printer Settings OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 15: Transferring Data To A Pen-Drive

    Note: - The printer must be connected to any of the USB socket of "Host" type. - Supported types of printers: Brother QL-720NW, Brother PT-9700PC. 3.3.6 Transferring data to a pen-drive Press ENTER . OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 16: Setting Nominal Network Voltage

    - Pen-drive must be plugged into the left USB socket of "Host" type. - The content of memory is transferred to the pen-drive as a file in an independent format interpreted by "Sonel Reader" freeware and "Sonel PAT" commercial software. Additional information displayed by the meter No communication or poor communication with the pen- drive.

  • Page 17: Setting Current Values In The Measurement Of R

    40V and its value is rescaled to the nominal voltage. 3.3.8 Setting current values in the measurement of R on IEC lead test (only PAT-805) Press ENTER . OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 18: Configuration Of Settings From Pc

    When using "Sonel PAT" software - start to configure the settings by pressing Settings 1 button displayed in the main window (Main functions tab), then in "Software settings" window press Meter settings 2 .
  • Page 19 You can use this module to enter your contact details which will be visible on the reports printed directly from the meter (using an optional printer). Moreover, here you can set the date, time and language of reports printed by the meter. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 20 OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 21: Measurements

    - All data can be entered using the program on your PC. 4.1 Preliminary test Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the meter. Press the button of initial measurement After that meter is prepared for measurement. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 22 - Fuse test is possible when READY message is displayed. - Do not touch the two metal ends of the fuse with your fingers during the test, because a blown fuse may be diagnosed as good. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 23: Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 200Ma Current

    200mA. After that meter is prepared for measurement. When parameters must be changed press SET. to set the upper limit of R resistance. to go to setting the time of measurement, using the measurement time. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 24 ) and touch metal parts of the tested device connected to PE. Press START. After measuring is completed, read the result. The measurement may be stopped before the set time runs out by pressing STOP/ESC. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 25: Compensation Of The Test Lead Resistance During The Measurement Of The Protective Lead Resistance Using 200 M Acurrent ( Auto - Zero )

    200mA current (auto-zero) In R 200mA mode, press . Auto-zero screen will appear with blinking symbol Use the probe connected to I2 socket (for PAT-800 - R and touch PE pin of the test socket. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 26: Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 10/25A Current (Only Pat-805)

    When parameters must be changed press SET. Setting is performed as in section 4.2. Notes: Note that any kind of adapter add extra resistance and thus the measurement result will be overestimated. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 27: Two-Wire Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 10/25A Current (Only Pat-805)

    4.4.2 Compensation of the test lead resistance during the measurement of the protective lead resistance using 10A or 25A current (auto-zero) In R 10A or 25A mode, press . Auto-zero screen will appear with blinking symbol OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 28: Three-Wire Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 10/25A Current (Only Pat-805)

    Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the meter. Use the power probe (or Kelvin crocodile clip) connected to U2 and I2 sockets and touch metal parts of the tested device connected to PE. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 29: Four-Wire Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 10/25A Current (Only Pat-805)

    Another pressing of R switches the test voltage to 100V, 250V and 500V (only 500V is available for PAT-800). When parameters must be changed press SET. Setting is performed as in section 4.2 (lower limit is set.) OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 30: R Measurement On Devices Of Class I

    Signalling the presence of high-voltage View of the screen during measurement. Time remaining to the end of the measurement The measurement ends after a preset time runs out or after pressing STOP/ESC. After measuring is completed, read the result. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 31: R Measurement On Devices Of Class Ii (Iii)

    ) and touch the conductive accessible parts of the tested device. It is also possible to perform measurement without the test socket - by using the following sockets: R - and R + (only PAT-805). OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 32: Measurement Of Substitute Leakage Current

    . After that meter is prepared for measurement. When parameters must be changed press SET. Setting is performed as in section 4.2. For Class I, connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the meter. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 33 For Class II and for accessible parts not connected to PE in Class I, additionally connect I2 socket (for PAT-800 - R ) to the probe which will be used for touching accessible parts of the tested device. Press START.

  • Page 34: Measurement Of Pe Leakage Current

    Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the meter. The measurement is made between shorted L, N and PE. In addition, it is possible to carry out the measurement with the probe connected to R - socket (R for PAT-800). OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 35: Measurement Of Differential Leakage Current

    - In the half-time of the measurement, the meter automatically changes the polarity of the test socket and as a result it displays the value of higher leakage current. Measurement of differential leakage current Press I . After that meter is prepared for ∆ measurement. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 36 (supplied to the device through L line and returning via N line), which makes the measurement difficult. If this current is high, the measurement will be less accurate (as described in the technical data) than the measurement of PE leakage current. - Tested device must be turned on. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 37: Measurement Of Touch Leakage Current

    Settings and measurements as in section 4.5. Notes: - The measurement should be performed at both positions of the mains plug of the tested device and as the result the higher current value should be accepted. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 38: Measurement Of Current, Power Consumption And Voltage

    Press ENTER, if this test is successful ( is displayed) or STOP/ESC, when the test result is negative ( displayed). Notes: During the measurement in the test socket the voltage of mains is present. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 39: Iec Lead Test

    Connect the mains plug into the test socket and the other into the IEC socket. Press START. The measurement may be stopped before the set time runs out by pressing STOP/ESC. After measuring is completed, read the result: OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 40: Automatic Tests

    - If no test is programmed, after pressing AUTO the meter immediately enters the set-up mode is displayed). - Programmed test is a test where at least for one class, one measurement is performed (set on - Default programmed tests are: 1 ... 4 for all three classes. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 41 ENTER. to select the device class and confirm by pressing ENTER. Press START to start the measurement. To program an inactive test or change the parameters, after entering the AUTO mode ..press SET button. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 42 → I → I → I → I → S. ∆ After approving the last change by pressing ENTER press it two more times and the meter will enter standby mode displaying the following screen. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 43 ), you may record it (finish the autotest by pressing ENTER and consider the tested device as faulty) or press START to repeat this test (e.g. when improper result was caused by an error in connections). OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 44: Memory Of Measurement Result Data

    5 Memory of measurement result data PAT-800/805 meters have memory divided into 10 banks of 99 cells. Each measurement result can be stored in a memory cell marked with a selected number and in a selected memory bank. Thanks to this, the user of the meter can, at his/her option, assign memory cell numbers to individual measurement points and the memory bank numbers to individual facilities.
  • Page 45 Read the bar-code of the tested device, then the meter will record the result and the code in selected memory cell, and it will proceed to the measurement screen. In order to skip reading the barcode press ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 46: Viewing Memory Data

    Use the bank number to be deleted. Press ENTER . A message will be displayed asking you to confirm your choice and informing about the loss of data contained in the bank. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 47: Deleting The Whole Memory

    Press ENTER, to start deleting or STOP/ESC, to cancel. 5.3.2 Deleting the whole memory set the number of bank at 0 Proceed similarly as when deleting data bank. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 48: Report Printing

    In order to operate the meter with a PC, an USB cable is required and appropriate software. The kit includes "Sonel Reader" software used for reading data. Increased ability to read data and create reports are provided by "Sonel PAT" software, which can be purchased from the manufacturer or authorized distributor.

  • Page 49: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Used electronic equipment should be sent to a collection point in accordance with the Used Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act. Before the equipment is sent to a collection point, do not dismantle any elements. Observe the local regulations concerning disposal of packages. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 50: Annexes

    Measurement resistance of protective conductor I=200mA (only Protection Class I) Measurement uncertainty Display range Resolution (basic) 0.00 ... 0.99 Ω (4% m.v. + 2 digits) 0.01 Ω 1.00 ... 19.99 Ω (4% m.v. + 3 digits) OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 51 ≥ 25A for R ≤ 0.2 Ω  adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10mΩ …1.99Ω with resolution 0.01Ω  adjustable measuring time in the range of: 1…60s with resolution of 1s OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 52 "Cont" mode (continuous measurement) 4s…3min with a resolution of 1s  detection of a dangerous voltage before commencing a measurement  discharging the object tested Note: For R <50kΩ, the uncertainty is not specified. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 53 Measurement uncertainty Display range Resolution (basic) 0.00 ... 3.99 mA 0.01 mA  (5% m.v. + 2 digits) 4.0 ... 19.9 mA 0.1 mA OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 54 ± 3dB for 100kHz  adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01mA/0.1mA  adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 4…60s with resolution of 1s OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...
  • Page 55 ................II 300V acc. to EN 61010-1 c) protection class of enclosure acc. to PN-EN 60529 ..............IP40 d) power supply for the meter .................. 187…265V, 50Hz e) load current ......................max 16A (230V) OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

  • Page 56: Standard Equipment

    1pc – WAPRZZAS1  test lead banana/banana, black 1.2m 1pc – WAPRZ1X2BLBB2X5 (WAPRZ1X2BLBB for PAT- 800)  black crocodile clip 1kV 1pc – WAKROBL30K03 (WAKROBL20K01 for PAT-800)  1kV probe - black 1pc – WASONBLOGB3  USB cable – WAPRZUSB ...

  • Page 57: Manufacturer

    *** - These adapters are designed for testing security of devices powered from industrial sockets 16A and 32A, providing that the tested device does not consume current higher than 16A. The adapters enable users to perform all measurements available in PAT-800/805 meters on the network measurement socket.
  • Page 58 OPERATING MANUAL PAT-800/805 version 1.09...

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