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  • Page 5 OPERATING MANUAL INSULATION RESISTANCE METERS MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 SONEL SA ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica, Poland Version 1.04 24.06.2015...
  • Page 6 MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 meters are modern, high-quality meters, easy and safe in operation. Please acquaint yourself with this manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems in operation of the meter. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 8 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-2 (R ) ......60 10.2.2 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-4 (R ) ......60 CONT EQUIPMENT ......................60 11.1 ..................60 TANDARD EQUIPMENT 11.2 ..................61 PTIONAL ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURER ....................62 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 9: Safety

     During measurements of insulation resistance, dangerous voltage up to 10 kV (MIC-10k1) or 5 kV (MIC-5050) occurs at the ends of test leads of the meter. ...

  • Page 10: Menu

    Wireless transmission  Measurement Settings  Meter Settings  Language selection  Information about manufacturer buttons to select desired posi- tion. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER. Wireless transmission See sections 5.3 to 5.5. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 11: Measurement Settings

    Only the measurement with a properly selected mains frequency will ensure optimum filtration of interferences. The meter is designed for filtration of interferences generated by 50 Hz and 60 Hz net- works. to select the mains frequency. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER but- ton. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 12: Times T1, T2, T3 For Calculating Absorption Coefficients

    600 s, but >t1), t3 (1 s...600 s, but >t2). 2.2.3 Type of absorption coefficients buttons to select the type of coef- ficients: Ab or DAR PI. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER button. 2.2.4 I test current OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 13: Setting Limit Values

    2.2.5 Setting limit values buttons to switch on/off limit val- ues. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER button. 2.2.6 Temperature unit to select the temperature unit. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER but- ton. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 14: Auto-Incrementing Of The Memory Cell Number

    Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER button. 2.2.9 Chart type selection To illustrate the measurement results on the chart, you may select current and resistance (R, I) or voltage and resistance (R, U). OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 15: Meter Settings

    LCD contrast  Automatic shut-off  Date and time  Factory (default) settings  Program update  Button tones  Wireless communication buttons to select desired posi- tion. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 16: Lcd Contrast

    ENTER. 2.3.2 Automatic shut-off (Auto-OFF) The setting defines the shut-off time of idle meter. buttons to set Auto-OFF time; confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.3.3 Date and time OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 17: Factory (Default) Settings

    Before updating software, download the firmware updating program from the manufacturer’s website (www.sonel.pl) and install it on your PC, then connect the meter to PC. Select Software upgrade in the MENU and follow the instructions displayed by the program.

  • Page 18: Key Sounds

    2.3.6 Key sounds buttons to switch on/off key sounds. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER button. 2.3.7 Wireless communication buttons to switch on/off wireless communication. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER button. Language choice OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 19: Information About Manufacturer

    ENTER. Information about manufacturer OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 20: Measurements

    The measurement result is correct, but on the test terminals the test voltage is lower than voltage selected before the measurement. The current limitation occurs in the first phase of the measurement due to charging the capacity of the tested object. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 21: Double-Lead Measurement

    Set the rotary switch of function selection at one of R positions, selecting simultaneously measuring voltage (for MIC-10k1 at 50...10000V voltage is adjusted as follows: 50 V...1 kV in 10V steps, 1 kV...10 kV in 25V steps; for MIC-5050 at 50...5000V voltage is adjusted as follows: 50 V...1 kV in 10V steps, 1...
  • Page 22 ENTER. The range of changes: from 10 nF to 990 nF. When setting --- (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 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 23 Confirm by pressing F5 For R the limit is the minimum value. The range of setting the limit value is as follows: from 1 kΩ to 40 TΩ for MIC-10k1 or to 20 TΩ for MIC-5050. The meter is ready for measure- ment.
  • Page 24 Press F4 to display a chart of the measured resistance and current as a function of time. When the graph is displayed, press F4 to re- turn to the tabular view of the results. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 25 - After completion of measurement, the capacitance of the object tested is discharged by shorting + and R - terminals with resistance of 100 k for MIC-5050 or 200 k for MIC-10k1, simultane- ously the voltage of the tested object is displayed.

  • Page 26: Three-Lead Measurement

    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 conductors. For example: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 27 G socket of the meter should be connected to the transformer tank;  when measuring the insulation resistance between one of the windings and the transformer’s tank, connect G socket of the meter to the second winding: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 28 G terminal other conductors that do not take part in the measurement.  at the measurement of insulation resistance of a high voltage circuit breaker, G socket of the meter should be connected to the terminals’ insulators of the breaker; OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 29: Measurements With Autoiso-5000

    Press F4 button to enter the selection of lead/ cable type (3-, 4- or 5-wire lead). buttons to select an appropriate item and confirm it by ENTER. buttons, to enter the second group of parameters. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 30 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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 31 If any of the voltages exceeds allowable voltage, symbol of this voltage is displayed with “!” (e.g. U !), and the measurement is in- N-PE terrupted. View of the screen during measurement. After the measurement is completed, read the re- sults. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 32: Measurements With Increasing Voltage - Sv

    - 5 kV: 1 kV, 2 kV, 3 kV, 4 kV and 5 kV, - 10kV (for MIC-10k1): 2 kV, 4 kV, 6 kV, 8 kV, 10 kV. The end result for each of the 5 measurements is saved which is signalled by a beep and an appropriate icon.

  • Page 33: Dielectric Discharge Indicator - Dd

    Initially this cur- rent is the sum of the capacity discharge current, which fades quickly and the absorption current. The leakage current is negligible, because there is no test voltage. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 34 ...60 min), similarly as in sec- tion 3.2.2 Start the measurement, similarly as in sec- tion 3.2.4. Both during and after the measure- ment, the user may switch between the display of the results and the graph by pressing F4 OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 35 - In this function, it is also possible to perform the measurement with AutoISO-5000 adapter. The dis- play of results is similar to the measurement of R with AutoISO-5000. The screen will show the fol- lowing: OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 36: Damage Location (After-Burning)

    When the insulation breakdown occurs, the meter does not inter- rupt the measurement (as in other functions) and the display shows (at the top) the corresponding mnemonic. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 37: Low-Voltage Measurement Of Resistance

    3.3.1 Measurement of resistance of protective conductors and equipoten- tial bonding with ±200 mA current Set the rotary switch at the R position. CONT The meter is ready for meas- urement. Press F4 to set the maximum resistance. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 38 Voltage on object >10 V + two- Interference voltage exceeds the allowable value, the tone, continuous measurement is blocked. beep + and LED lit in red OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 39: Calibration Of Test Leads

    The compensation is active even after the meter is switched off and on again. In order to remove the calibration made (return to default calibration), perform the above-mentioned activities with test leads open. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 40: Temperature Measurement

    Temperature Measurement commences after connecting the temperature probe and it is per- formed for each function. The display indicates the measurement by displaying the measured temper- ature. When the temperature is disconnected, the display shows "T=---". Values are refreshed every second. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 41: Memory Of Measurement Results

    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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 42 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-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 43: Storing The Measurement Results In The Memory

    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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 44 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-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 45: Extending The Memory Structure

    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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 46 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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 47 (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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 48 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-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 49 - 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-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 50: Viewing Memory Data

    Press F1 to enter the option for editing the name of object (sub- object) and change it. Press F2 to delete a chosen object (sub-object) with all its results. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 51 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-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 52: Deleting Memory Data

    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-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 53: Data Transmission

    In order to ensure the communication of the meter with a PC, a USB cable is required or Blue- tooth module and appropriate software supplied with the meter. The software may be used for many devices manufactured by SONEL S.A. which are equipped with the USB interface.

  • Page 54: Connecting To Bluetooth Mini-Keyboard

    From the list of available devices, select one keyboard and press "ENTER -Connect" - the meter will display the progress bar, counting on 30 seconds. During this time use the keyboard to enter PIN code and confirm it by pressing "ENTER" key on the keyboard. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 55 - Wireless connection error Wrong PIN number entered - connection failure, entered PIN code is not compliant with the one set in the meter. - Wireless connection error Device not found - the keyboard is no longer available for connection. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 56: Automatic Connection

    4. If the connection was successful, then the meter will display the following screen: 5. Start the software to read /save data (e.g., Sonel Reader, Sonel PE) and proceed in accordance with its instructions. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 57: Read-Out And Change Of Pin Code For Bluetooth Connections

    Select Wireless transmission in the main MENU of the meter, press ENTER. Select CHANGE PIN CODE position, press ENTER. Read the current PIN, and change it if necessary, confirming introduced change by pressing ENTER. Note: Standard PIN code for Bluetooth transmission is "123". OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 58: Power Supply Of The Meter

    Battery extremely discharged, all measurements are blocked. Battery power MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 meters are powered with a gel battery which may be replaced only in a servicing point. The charger is installed inside the meter and works only with the manufacturer’s rechargeable battery pack.

  • Page 59: Power Supply From Mains

    6 months at 20 °C to 2 months at 40 °C. In order to prevent ex- cessive battery discharge, resulting in a significant reduction of their capacity and durability it is re- quired to recharge them in specified intervals. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 60: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Worn-out electronic equipment should be sent to a collection point in accordance with the law of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Before the equipment is sent to a collection point, do not dismantle any elements. Observe local regulations concerning disposal of packages, waste batteries and accumulators. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    []  1000*U Test voltage accuracy (R [V]): -0+10% of the set value Measurement range acc. to IEC 61557-2 for MIC-5050 U = 5000V: 5.00M…20.0T, for MIC-10k1 = 10000V: 10.0M…40.0T Measurement with DC and increasing voltage (SV) for U = 5 kV...
  • Page 62  Base uncertainty of measurement is met for the tested capacitance connected in parallel with a resistance greater than 10 MΩ.  For measurement voltages below 100 V the measurement error is not specified. OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...
  • Page 63 ............EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-2:2006 ATTENTION! MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 meters are classified in terms of Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) as instruments of Class A (for use in industrial environ- ments - according to EN 50011). Interferences, impacting the operation of other devices must be taken into account when the meters are used in other environments (e.g.

  • Page 64: Additional Data

    11.1 Standard equipment The standard set of equipment supplied by the manufacturer includes:  MIC-10k1 meter – WMGBMIC10k1 or MIC-5050 – WMGBMIC5050  set of test leads:  10 kV cable, 3 m, (cat. IV 1000 V), terminated with banana plugs, red – WAPRZ003REBB10K ...

  • Page 65: Optional Accessories

    20 m cable, blue, 10 kV, (cat. IV 1000V), terminated with banana plugs terminated with banana plugs WAPROSONPE5 WAPRZ010BLBBE10K  10 m shielded cable, black, 10 kV, cat. (IV 1000V)  "SONEL Pomiary Elektryczne" (SONEL Electrical Measurements) - software for generating measurement reports OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

  • Page 66: Manufacturer

    The manufacturer of the device and provider of guarantee and post-guarantee service: SONEL S.A. ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland tel. +48 74 858 38 60 fax +48 74 858 38 09 E-mail: export@sonel.pl Web page: www.sonel.pl OPERATING MANUAL MIC-10k1 version 1.04...

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