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Sonel MIC-10K1 User Manual

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  • Page 5 USER MANUAL INSULATION RESISTANCE METERS MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 SONEL S.A. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica, Poland Version 1.12 07.06.2018...
  • 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Storing the measurement results in the memory ............. 39 4.2.1 Entering the results without extending the memory structure ........... 39 4.2.2 Extending the memory structure ..................40 4.3 Viewing memory data ....................45 4.4 Deleting memory data ..................... 47 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8 10.2.1 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-2 (R ) ..........59 10.2.2 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-4 (R ) ..........60 CONT 11 Equipment ...................... 60 11.1 Standard equipment ....................60 11.2 Optional accessories ....................60 12 Manufacturer ....................62 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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). MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Factory (Default) Settings

    1. Before updating the program, download necessary data to a preferred data carrier, because dur- ing the updating process all data will be lost. 2. From the manufacturer's website (www.sonel.pl) download the meter programming software, un- zip the file and install the program on your computer.

  • Page 18: Key Sounds

    5. After completing the update, disconnect the meter from the computer and click Close button. 2.3.6 Key sounds buttons to switch on/off key sounds. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER button. 2.3.7 Wireless communication MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Language Choice

    WARNING: During a measurement, switching of the range switch is forbidden because it may damage the meter and pose a threat to the user. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Diagnostics Performed By The Meter - Limits

    The current limitation occurs in the first phase of the measurement due to charging the capacity of the tested object. MIC-10k1 - The actual test voltage as a function of the measured insulation resistance R (for maximum rated voltage) MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 –...

  • 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 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 and ENTER buttons to enter the resistance value. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • 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 When the graph is displayed, press F4 to re- turn to the tabular view of the results. After the measurement is completed, read the result. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • 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

    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: MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 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; MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: Measurements With Autoiso-5000

    The meter detects this fact automatically and changes the appear- ance of the screen. Use F1 , F2 buttons to adjust de- sired test voltage, capacity of the object and measurement time, simi- larly as in section 3.2.2 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 ENTER. buttons, to enter the second group of parameters. Press F4 to set the minimal resistance. It is the same for all conductor pairs of a cable. and ENTER buttons to enter the resistance value. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 Press START to start measurement. First, checking of voltages on particular pairs of wires is performed. 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: 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 32 1 to 5. Press F1 to display a chart of the measured resistance and current as a function of time. Note: - Other comments and displayed symbols are the same as for standard R measurement. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Dielectric Discharge Indicator - Dd

    – current measured 1 minute after closing the circuit [nA], 1min – test voltage [V], C – capacitance [F]. Set the rotary switch of function selection at DD. The meter is in the voltage measure- ment mode. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34 Measured values are displayed for the point where the cursor is currently positioned. The measurement result indicates the sta- tus of the insulation, it may be compared with the following table: MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Damage Location (After-Burning)

    Set the rotary switch of function selection at . The meter is in the voltage measure- ment mode. Use F1 , F2 buttons to adjust de- sired test voltage, capacity of the object and measurement time, simi- larly as in section 3.2.2 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36 After the measurement is com- pleted, read the result. The display shown after the measurement with insulation breakdown. Press F4 to display a chart of the measured resistance and current as a function of time. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • 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 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 40: Temperature Measurement

    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 mounting the probe. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 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. Window for entering the measurement result Successive number / total number of saved cells MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Storing The Measurement Results In The Memory

    Press ENTER again. The cell is free for a given type of measurement. The cell is occupied for a given type of measurement. Use F4 , F5 buttons to scroll the components of the result. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Extending The Memory Structure

    - Complete set of results (main result and supplementary results) for a given measuring function and preset measurement settings are stored in the memory. 4.2.2 Extending the memory structure Press ESC to start creating the objects. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 45 . buttons to select a character to be typed, and press ENTER to enter it . Press F4 to delete typed letters. Press F5 to confirm data and return to the screen of step MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 46 F1 . First the list should be created. After pressing F1 you may add further names to the list (up to 99 items), and pressing F2 deletes the items. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 47 Press ENTER, go to the measurement point. Press F1 to enter the editing of the measuring point name. Enter the name of the measuring point in the same way as the object name. press ENTER, to save the measurement result. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 48 To add a new object, press F5 To add a new sub-object, set the cursor on the chosen object and press F4 Using F4 and F5 you may add new objects and sub-objects (up to 5 levels). MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Viewing Memory Data

    Viewing memory data Set the rotary switch of function selection at MEM position. buttons to select "MEMORY BROWSE AND EDIT”. Press ENTER button. Last saved measurement in sub-object 3, Level 1 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50 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: MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 51: 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 52: 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 53: 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 54 - 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 55: 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. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 56: 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". MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 57: Power Supply Of The Meter

    NOTE: In MIC-10k1 up to SN: B40364 and MIC-5050 up to SN: B30117 gel batteries are used. The charger is installed inside the meter and works only with the manufacturer’s rechargeable battery pack. The charger is powered from the 230 V grid. It is also possible to power the unit from a car lighter using an optional 12 V / 230 VAC converter.

  • Page 58: Power Supply From Mains

    The increase in temperature of the battery pack may cause electrolyte leakage and even its ignition or explosion. - Do not exceed the charging current, as it may result in ignition or "swelling" of the battery pack. "Swollen" battery pack must not be used. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 59: General Principles For Using Gel (Lead) Rechargeable Batteries

    Clean the probe with water and dry it. Before the probe is stored for a prolonged period of time it is recommended to grease it with any machine lubricant. The reels and test leads should be cleaned with water and detergents, and then dried. The electronic system of the meter does not require maintenance. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Storage

    Frequency range: 45...65Hz Measurement of insulation resistance []  1000*U Test voltage accuracy (R [V]): +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 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 61 250 kΩ resistance during 100 MΩ measurement with 50 V measure- ment voltage.  Max. short-circuit current: 6 mA ±15 %  Measuring/charging current in the remaining load range shall be selected from the following val- ues: 1.2 mA, 3 mA, 6 mA. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 62 Voltage at open terminals: 4 V…24 V  Output current at R<15 : min. 200 mA (I : 200 mA...250 mA)  Current flowing bidirectionally, average resistance is displayed on the screen,  Compensation of test leads resistance, autozeroing. MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 63: Additional Data

    EN 60529......IP40 (IP67 for closed enclosure) d) power supply of the meter..............14.8 V 5.3 Ah Li-Ion battery, (gel battery 12 V for MIC-10k1 up to SN: B40364 and MIC-5050 up to SN: B30117), mains 90 V ÷ 260 V 50 Hz/60 Hz e) dimensions ..................

  • Page 64: Additional Uncertainties According To En 61557-4

    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 1,8 m / 5 m / 10 m / 20 m WAPRZ1X8BLBBE10K WAPRZ005BLBBE10K WAPRZ010BLBBE10K WAPRZ020BLBBE10K  WASONPRS1GB PRS-1 resistance test probe (resistance of floors and walls)  WAADACS5KV CS-5kV calibration box (MIC-5050 only) MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 66: Manufacturer

    The manufacturer of the device and provider of guarantee and post-guarantee service: SONEL S.A. 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 MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 67 13 Laboratory services SONEL Testing and Calibration Laboratory has been accredited by the Polish Center of Accredita- tion for the calibration of measuring instruments AP 173 in the following field - electrical properties in DC and LF circuits: voltage and current (DC), voltage and current (AC), resistance (DC), electrical power.
  • Page 68 NOTES MIC-10k1, MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

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