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Sonel MIC-5001 Operating Manual

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  • Page 3: Operating Manual

    OPERATING MANUAL INSULATION RESISTANCE METER MIC-5001 SONEL S.A. ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica, Poland Version 1.01 10.10.2016...
  • Page 4 MIC-5001 is a modern, high-quality measuring device, which is easy and safe to use. Please ac- quaint yourself with this manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems in operation of the meter. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL ..............30 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............... 31 13.1 ......................31 ASIC DATA 13.2 IEC 61557-2 (R ) ......33 DDITIONAL UNCERTAINTIES ACCORDING TO ACCESSORIES ...................... 33 14.1 ..................33 TANDARD QUIPMENT 14.2 ..................34 PTIONAL ACCESSORIES MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 6 MANUFACTURER ....................35 LABORATORY SERVICES ................36 MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety MIC-5001 meter is designed for performing check tests of protection against electric shock in mains systems. The meter is used for making measurements and providing results to determine safety of electrical installations. Therefore, in order to provide conditions for correct operation and accuracy of obtained results, the following recommendations must be observed: ...

  • Page 8: Turning The Meter On And Activating Screen Backlight

    (300, 600 or 900 sec.). When the user switches the meter off, it will generate a beep af- ter the set time. buttons to enter the screen with audio message settings: bEEP. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 9 DAR parameters for Ab1, Ab2 or polarization index PI. buttons to move to the filtration FL settings. MIC-5001 has an analogue filter which damps variable component of current and allows measurements in an envi- ronment with strong electromagnetic in- terference.
  • Page 10 Chapter 8 After changing the parameters, you may exit SETUP menu (not appli- cable for Update screen): Press ENTER to memorize settings or use ESC button to go to the measurement screen without approving the changes. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 11: Measurements

    ChA (15, 30, 45 or 60 sec.). buttons to set U value confirm by pressing ENTER or use button to enter the setting of times for calculating the absorption coefficients . MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 12 ChA of recording R buttons to set the interval val- ue. Horizontal lines indicate unavailability of re- cording characteristics. Press ENTER to confirm settings or press ESC to exit without saving the changes. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 13 (t1, t2 or t3) runs out. To interrupt or terminate the measurement earlier in the absence of pre-set t1, t2 or t3 values (meas- urement without time limit), press again START or ESC button. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 14 If the characteristic was measured, then the measurement results may be read between It1 and R Note: During measurements of insulation resistance, dangerous voltage of approx. 5kV occurs at the ends of measurement wires of the meter. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 15 Measurement is possible but may be burdened with additional uncertainty. READY disappears, LED Interference voltage higher than 50 V, is present on the tested ob- lights red, two-tone beep ject. The measurement is blocked. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 16: Three-Lead Measurement

    (important in difficult weather conditions) is eliminated by connecting a piece of metal foil insulating the tested conductor with G socket of the meter; MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 17: Measuring The Resistance With Increasing Voltage - Ramptest

    Setting of the measuring voltage U is adjusted within the range from 50 V to 500 V in 50 V steps, whereas above 500 V to 5 kV in 100 V steps. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 18 View of the screen during meas- urement. means that the measurement was started with ENTER button or by pressing and holding START button for approx. 5 sec. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 19 The value of leakage current I measured in time t=5’30’. Symbol indicates the selected time interval, in which the leakage cur- rent value was recorded. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 20 Interference voltage exceeds the allowable value, the and two-tone measurement is blocked. acoustic signal is generated Breakdown - the tested object is damaged. The insula- tion has been pierced. In case of RampTest measurement, the analogue filter FL is not active. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 21: Voltage Measurement

    When AC voltage is detected, the device will display ~" symbol " ("wave") and when DC voltage is detected, the device will display symbol " " for negative polarity or "nil" for positive polarity. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 22: Memory Of Measurement Results

    Memory of measurement results MIC-5001 meters have memory divided into 10 banks of 99 cells. Thanks to dynamic memory al- location, each of the memory cells can contain different quantity of single measurement results, de- pending on the needs. Optimal use of the memory can be ensured in this way. Each measurement re- sult can be stored in a memory cell marked with a selected number and in a selected memory bank.
  • Page 23 ENTER button, to save the result in the memory. Re- cording is indicated by a triple beep. Press ESC to return to the measurement screen without saving. If you try to store data in an occupied memory cell, the following warning message will appear: MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 24: Viewing Memory Data

    / memory displays alternately bank and cell numbers and the time in which the result was entered into memory. This applies to all R and I measure- ments. Press ESC to immediately display the basic component of the result. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 25: Deleting Memory Data

    Set the cell number as "--" (before "01")..and the cell number will change into "--", then symbol will be displayed to indicate the readiness for delet- ing. Press ENTER button. symbols appear, asking you to confirm deletion. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 26: Deleting The Whole Memory

    ON). Set the bank number s "--" (before "01")... … the bank number will change into "--", then symbol will be displayed to indi- cate the readiness for deleting the whole memory. Press ENTER button. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 27: Data Transmission

    The software may be used for many devices manufactured by SONEL S.A. which are equipped with the USB interface or other (depending on the selected device).

  • Page 28: Processing The Measurement Results

    When the insulation is not damaged, the prepared chart may be used to determine a hypothet- ical breakdown voltage of the insulation. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 29: Software Updates

    The battery pack is charged. The charge of battery pack is low. Only voltage measurement is available. No battery icon (when the charger is connected). The battery pack is disconnected or damaged. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 30: Charging The Rechargeable Batteries

    5 sec. Charging the rechargeable batteries CAUTION! MIC-5001 meter is powered from SONEL battery pack, which includes NiMH 9.6 V batteries and it may be replaced only by the manufacturer's service department. Battery charger is installed inside the meter and cooperates only with the manufacturer’s re- chargeable battery pack.

  • Page 31: General Principles Regarding Using Ni-Mh Rechargeable Batteries

    - Do not charge or use the batteries in extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures reduce the life- time of batteries and rechargeable batteries . Avoid placing devices powered by rechargeable batter- ies in very hot environments. The nominal working temperature must be absolutely observed. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 32: 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. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...

  • Page 33: Technical Specifications

    ISOnom where: – minimum insulation resistance measured without limiting the converter current ISOmin – nominal test voltage ISOnom – nominal inverter current (1 mA) ISOnom  = 1.4 mA ±15 % Max. short-circuit current: I MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 34 ..........III 600 V (IV 300 V) according to EN 61010-1 c) degree of housing protection acc. to EN 60529................. IP65 d) power supply of the meter........... SONEL battery pack, NiMH 9.6 V 2 Ah e) Battery charging time ..................usually 4 h, max. 10 h parameters of the external power supply adapter ........

  • Page 35: Additional Uncertainties According To Iec 61557-2 (R Iso )

    14.1 Standard Equipment The standard set of equipment supplied by the manufacturer includes:  MIC-5001 meter – WMPLMIC5001  shielded wire 1.8 m, 5 kV, ended with banana plugs, black (cat. IV 1 kV) - WAPRZ1X8BLBB  shielded wire 1.8 m, 5 kV, ended with banana plugs, red (cat. IV 1 kV) – WAPRZ1X8REBB ...

  • Page 36: Optional Accessories

    (12V) WAADACS5KV  calibration box CS-5 kV LSWPLMIC5001  "SONEL Pomiary Elektryczne" (SONEL  calibration certificate Electrical Measurements) - software for generating measurement reports Note The software is supported by the following systems: Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or later.
  • Page 37 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 Note: Service repairs must be performed only by the manufacturer. MIC-5001 OPERATING MANUAL version 1.01...
  • Page 38 16 Laboratory services Research and Calibration Laboratory of SONEL SA offers calibration of the following in- struments used for electrical/non-electrical measurements: meters for electrical protective measurements: insulation resistance, impedance and re- sistance of short-circuit loops, earthing resistances and earth resistivity, RCD parameters...

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