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OPERATING MANUAL INSULATION RESISTANCE METER MIC-10s1 SONEL TEST & MEASUREMENT Santa Clara, Ca 95051 USA SONEL SA Świdnica, Poland Version 1.03...
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The MIC-10s1 is a high-quality testing instrument, designed for safe and easy operation. Please ac- quaint yourself with this manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems in operation of the meter. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Measurement of resistance of protective conductors and equipotential bonding with ±200 mA current ..............33 3.3.2 Calibration of test leads ................35 ................36 EMPERATURE EASUREMENT MEMORY OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS ............ 37 ................37 TRUCTURE OF THE EMORY OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-2 (R ) ......61 10.2.2 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-4 (R ) ......61 CONT EQUIPMENT ......................62 11.1 ..................62 TANDARD EQUIPMENT 11.2 ..................62 PTIONAL ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURER ....................64 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
This charge must be discharged after measurements to avoid to the risk of electric shock. The MIC-10s1 will discharge the electric charge at the end of the test, automatically.
Wireless transmission Measurement Settings Meter Settings Language selection Information about manufacturer buttons to select desired po- sition. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER. 2.1 Wireless transmission See sections 5.3 to 5.5. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
The meter is designed to filter out interference generated by 50 Hz and 60 Hz networks. You must choose the correct frequency settings for optimum performance. to select the mains frequency. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
), t (1 s to 600 s, but >t 2.2.3 Type of absorption coefficients buttons to select the type of co- efficients: Ab or DAR PI. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.2.4 I test current OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.2.6 Temperature and distance units buttons to scroll between dis- tance and temperature and buttons to select the unit. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.2.9 Chart type selection To graphically present the measurement results you may select either: current and resistance (I, R) plots, or voltage and resistance (V, R) plots. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
LCD contrast Automatic shut-off Date and time Factory (default) settings Firmware update Button sounds Wireless communication buttons to select desired po- sition. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Select contrast value using buttons. Confirm choice by pressing ENTER. 2.3.2 Automatic shut-off (Auto-OFF) Changing the shut-off time of an idle meter. buttons to set Auto-OFF time. Confirm choice by pressing ENTER. 2.3.3 Date and time OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Before updating the meter’s firmware download the latest version of firmware from the Downloads section at either web-site: www.sonel.pl or www.soneltest.com and save the file on your PC. Connect the meter to PC. Select Firmware upgrade in the MENU and follow the instructions displayed by the program.
Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.3.7 Wireless communication buttons to switch on/off wireless communication. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.4 Language choice buttons to select desired lan- guage and press ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
The current limitation occurs in the first phase of the measurement due to charging the capacity of the tested object. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
The meter measures the interference voltage V of the tested object. To change the measuring voltage, press F1 buttons to set a voltage value. Confirm choice by pressing ENTER. To set the measurement time, press F3 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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10 nF to 990 nF. When setting to --- (below 10 nF or above 990 nF) the function to calculate the length is switched off. In order to set the limit (minimum resistance), press F4 and ENTER buttons to enter the resistance value. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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Value of interference voltage can be read on the display. Connect test leads according to the following diagram: Press and hold START button. The measurement is performed continuously until the START button is released or the pre-set time is reached. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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Pressing F4 while in chart view will return to a tabular view of the results. When the measurement is completed the result is displayed. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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- For power cables measure the insulation resistance between each conductor and other conductors shorted and grounded (figure below). - The length of the cable is calculated from the value of capacity in [km] entered in the menu before the measurement. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
In order to eliminate the influence of surface resistance in transformers, cables, etc. the three-lead measurement is used, but do not connect the current measuring test lead R - to large ground conduc- tors. For example: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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G socket of the meter as follows: (Especially important in humid or wet weather conditions.) OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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G terminal to ignore other conductors that do not take part in the measurement. For the measurement of insulation resistance of a high voltage circuit breaker, the G socket of the meter should be connected to the insulators of the breaker: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
(3-, 4- or 5-wire lead). buttons to select an appropriate item and confirm it by pressing ENTER. buttons, to enter the second group of param- eters. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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It is the same for all conductor pairs of a cable. and ENTER buttons to enter the resistance value. and ENTER buttons to select the unit. Confirm by pressing F5 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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If any of the voltages exceeds allowable voltage, the symbol “!” is displayed (e.g. V !), and the measurement ceases. N-PE View of the screen during measurement. After the measurement is completed the results are displayed. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
3.2.2 Press and hold START button. The measurement is performed continuously as long as the button is held or till the end of the measurement. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Initially this current is the sum of the capacitance discharge current - which fades quickly - and the absorption current. The leakage current is negligible because there is no test voltage. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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3.2.2 Start the measurement similarly as in sec- tion 3.2.4. Either during, or after the measure- ment, the user can switch between the text display of the results and the chart by pressing F4 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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- In the Dielectric Discharge mode test it is also possible to perform the measurement with AutoISO- 5000 adapter. The display of results is similar to the measurement of R with AutoISO-5000. The dsipaly will show the following: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
F4 When insulation breakdown occurs the meter does not interrupt the measurement (as in other functions). The symbol is shown at the top of the display. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
3.3.1 Measurement of resistance of protective conductors and equipotential bonding with ±200 mA current Set the rotary switch at the R position. CONT The meter is ready for meas- urement. Press F4 set the maximum resistance value. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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Voltage on object >10 V + two- Interference voltage exceeds the allowable value, the tone, continuous measurement ceases. beep + and LED lit in red OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
The compensation values are retained even after the meter is switched off and on again. In order to remove the calibration values made above (return to default calibration) perform the above step with test leads not connected together. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
To ensure user safety, it is not allowed to mount ST-1 temperature probe on objects with voltage higher than 50 V to earth. It is advisable to ground the examined object before mount- ing the probe. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Successive number / Object symbol total number of objects Symbol of the measuring point and the number of such points (for this object) An object containing at least one sub-object Object symbol on a grey background Connector OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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Information on the name Entry field entering mode On-screen keyboard To obtain larger fonts set the cursor on Shift and press ENTER. To obtain special (Polish) fonts set the cursor on ALT and press ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
4.2 Storing the measurement results in the memory Press ENTER after finishing the measurement. 4.2.1 Entering the results without extending the memory structure Press ENTER again. The cell is free for a given type of measurement. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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After selecting YES press ENTER to overwrite the re- sult or ESC, to cancel. Note: - Complete set of results (main result and supplementary results) for a given measuring function and preset measurement settings are stored in the memory. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
4.2.2 Extending the memory structure Press ESC to start creating the objects. Press button to set the cursor on Client 1. buttons to select other clients (1 - 10) . Press F1 to edit client data. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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In this way, you may enter all client data. Press F5 to confirm data and return to the screen of step button to set the cursor on the object icon. Press F1 to start edit- ing the object name. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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(up to 99 items), and pressing F2 deletes the items. Press F5 to approve the name that appears on the screen. Press ENTER, go to the measurement point. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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Enter the name of the measuring point in the same way as the object name. Press ENTER, to save the measurement result. After entering the memory, the user may extend its structure by adding new objects and sub- objects as needed. To add a new object, press F5 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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- Deleting objects and sub-objects is possible only in memory browse mode. - The name of an object, sub-object or measurement is possible in memory browse mode or after en- tering entry into the memory after a measurement. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Press F1 to enter the option for editing the name of object (sub-ob- ject) and change it. Press F2 to delete a chosen object (sub-object) with all its results. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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Press F4 or F5 to display all individual types of results for a given point. Press F2 to delete a chosen measurement or measuring point with all its results: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
4.4 Deleting memory data Set the rotary switch of function selection at MEM position. buttons to select "MEMORY ERASING". Press ENTER button. buttons to select YES or NO. Press ENTER button. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
To communicate from the meter to a PC a USB cable is required, or Bluetooth adapter, and the software supplied with the meter. The software may be used for many devices manufactured by SONEL S.A. that are equipped with the USB interface.
From the list of available devices select a keyboard and press "ENTER -Connect" - the meter will dis- play the progress bar, and a counts of 30 seconds. During this time use the keyboard to enter a PIN code and confirm it by pressing "ENTER". OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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- Wireless connection error Wrong PIN number entered - connection failure. The PIN code entered does match with the one set in the meter. - Wireless connection error Device not found - the keyboard is not available for connection. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
3. Use buttons to select "BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION", press ENTER button. 3. On the PC enter Bluetooth connectivity mode, select MIC-10s1 device and establish the connection. 4. If the connection is successful the meter will display the following screen: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
5. Start the software to read/save data (e.g., Sonel Reader, Sonel PE) and proceed in accordance with its instructions. 5.5 Read-out and change of PIN code for Bluetooth connections Select Wireless transmission in the main MENU of the meter, press ENTER.
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Note: Standard PIN code for Bluetooth transmission is "123". OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
6.2 Battery power The MIC-10s1 meter is powered with a lithium-ion which may be replaced only at a designated Sonel servicing center. The charger is installed inside the meter and works only with the manufacturer’s rechargeable battery pack.
- If the electrolyte contained in the Lithium-Ion battery pack, contacts eyes or skin, immediately rinse the affected place with plenty of water and consult a doctor. Protect the battery against unauthorised per- sons and children. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Before waste equipment is sent to a collection point do not dismantle or disassemble. Observe local regulations concerning the disposal of waste electronics, batteries, and related components. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
Measurement of insulation resistance [] 1000*V Test voltage accuracy (R [V]): -0+10% of the set value Measurement range acc. to IEC 61557-2 for MIC-10s1 V = 10000V: 10.0M to 40.0T Measurement with DC and increasing voltage (SV) for U = 5 kV...
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For measurement voltages below 100 V the measurement error is not specified. The cable lenght L is calculated as C/Cx, measurement uncertainty depends on measurement range. Time Constant TC is calculated as Riso x C, measurement uncertainty depends on measure- ment range. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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............EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-2:2006 ATTENTION! MIC-10s1 meter is classified in terms of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) as instruments of Class A (for use in industrial environments - according to EN 50011). Interference may affect the operation of other devices used in other environments (e.g.
Temperature 32°F to 95°F / 0C to 35°C 10.2.2 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-4 (R CONT Significant parameter Designation Additional uncertainty Position Supply voltage 0.2% (BAT is not lit) Temperature 32°F to 95°F 0°C to 35°C OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
5 m shielded cable, 10 kV, black, (cat. IV 1000V) 1000V) 20 m cable, 10 kV, red, (cat. IV 1000V) 5 m cable, red 10 kV, (cat. IV 1000V), with banana plugs with banana plugs OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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10 m cable, 10 kV, red, (cat. IV 1000V), with banana plugs Carrying case L-7 10 m cable, blue, 10 kV, (cat. IV 1000V), terminated with banana plugs AutoISO-5000 adapter OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10s1 version 1.03...
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