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PAT-80/85/86 tester is a modern, high-quality tester, easy and safe in operation. Please acquaint yourself with the manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of the tester. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
4.13 Power test ......................57 Measurement of welding machines ..........59 5.1 Measurement of R (LN-S, PE-S) in welding machines ........59 5.2 Measurement of leakage current I in welding machines ........61 PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Measurement of welding machine voltage without load ......90 13.8 Other technical data ....................91 14 Accessories ....................92 14.1 Standard accessories ..................... 92 14.2 Optional accessories ....................92 15 Manufacturer ....................93 16 Laboratory services ..................94 PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
All other parts of the text relate to all types of the device. Safety PAT-80/85/86 testers are designed for performing check tests, providing results which determine the safety status of electrical equipment. Therefore, in order to provide conditions for correct opera- tion and the correctness of the obtained results, the following recommendations must be applied: ...
General description and features of the instrument PAT-80/85/86 digital tester is intended to measure the basic parameters of portable electrical ap- pliances (power tools, household appliances, etc.) important for their safety: protective conductor re- sistance, insulation resistance, continuity of connections, leakage current and RCDs.
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PC via USB link configurable with a QR-code scanner and printer power supply sustained for ca. 1 hour after disconnecting mains power supply with the use of built-in battery ergonomic operation PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
It shows polarity of the power supply, voltage between N and PE, voltage between L and N, as well as mains frequency. For mains voltages below 195 V and above 256 V all test functions are automatically blocked. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
connection with PC. Settings are saved and remembered after switching off the tester. Automatical tests, Manual tests and Browsing memory are described in other chapters of this manual. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
In the date edit window type in proper value. Press to pro- ceed to editing next parameter. Enter saves changes and clos- es the window. After entering new values press Set to confirm the date and time settings. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
The Language field allows you to select a language. To initialize the QR code scan- ner on the meter, connect the scanner and scan the displayed code with it. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
It is advised for less experienced users to keep all the above warnings on. Polarity IEC L-N: Allow reverse polarity IEC L-N – allows interchanging of L and N lines in the tested IEC cord. The test result is displayed as positive. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Brother D3 printer via WiFi, you must enter the last 4 digits of its serial number in the Serial No. field. Select Label settings to decide what to print on the labels. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Shortened – stores only the ID of the tested device and its location in the meter memory. Logo Placing logo on the print-out. Logo can be changed by using Sonel Reader software. Preferred format Detailed – contains a list of questions of the visual examination together with the assessment and the results of individual measurements with the assessment.
3.3.6 Specifications In this place basic technical data of the meter are displayed. Press Configuration of tester. Press Specifications. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
The package has to be saved to an USB stick. To avoid accidental deletion of the user memory, it is recommended to back it up before starting the update (sec. 7.7). Press Configuration of tester. Press Update. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Only at this stage it is allowed to switch off the power supply or to start using the tester. 3.3.9 Service This function is available solely for service and protected with password. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
To get information about local ac- tive WiFi networks press Availa- ble networks. A network requiring the password was found. To add the found WiFi network to the memory, select it and press PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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After selecting a network icons appear: (Connect) - connection with the selected network (provided it is active on this territory), (Delete) - removal of se- lected network, (Edit) – changing of password. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
In the section Search for a device list of all devices with active Blue- tooth module are displayed. 3.3.12 Backup The function enables backing up and restoring data. A detailed description is worth in sec. 7.7. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Connect the meter to a network (sec. 3.3.10). Then select Configuration of tester. Select PAT Server. Check the box Use PAT Server. Enter server address. Under the icon pre-defined addresses are placed. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
3.3.14 Remote control (optional function) Press Configuration of tester. Select Remote control. The window displays dedicated Bluetooth devices that provide re- mote control of the meter. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Use password, user can se- cure the access to the new ac- count with a password. Red fields are mandatory. Press to proceed to next blank input data field without disabling the keyboard. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
In order to change User, the current one has to log out: when you are in the main menu, press his name on the top of the screen, and then confirm the end of session. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
3.3.16 Memory structure (clients, objects, subobjects and appliances) a. Adding clients Press Browse memory. To add new client press Press each field and enter cli- ent's data with on-screen key- board. Data in red fields is mandatory. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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After entering all data confirm the changes by pressing Enter. Press to close the window without saving changes. to save client’s data. Press New client has been added. To change client's data press (Edit). PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
For adding new object press Objects. Enter object’s data in the same way as when entering client’s data. Filling data marked with red background is mandatory. to save object’s data. Press PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Objects and subobjects (objects within objects) can be incremented up to 5 levels, starting from client. Memory structure can be expanded on each level. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Data in red fields are mandato- ry. Additional data is available under Parameters and Addi- tional information. Press to save the appli- ance's data. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Confirm the deletion by press- ing Yes. If you have changed your mind, select No. NOTE! Deleting client or object also deletes all objects (subobjects), appliances and meas- urement results linked to them. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
3.3.17 Communication with PC With the use of Sonel PAT Analysis software, the same settings, as within the tester, can be done. Additionally the user can: move data from tester to PC, and from PC to tester, program user editable auto tests, ...
Sonel PAT Analysis Mobile application and the phone’s camera. If everything is in order: select All OK or tick Visual test is posi- tive and go further using icon PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Measurement of protective conductor resistance R Select R Before the measurement the following has to be set. Test current. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Connect mains plug of the appliance under test into test socket of the tester. Using the probe connected to socket T2 touch metal parts of the tested appliance that are connected to PE. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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T2 touch metal parts of the tested appliance that are connected to PE. IEC power cord Connect mains plug of the power cord into test socket. Connect the other end into IEC socket. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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STOP. ≤ LIMIT Positive test result: R Negative test result: R > LIMIT Test circuit is electrically isolated from the mains and from mains' PE lead. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
. The measurement is made between L and N (which are shorted) and PE. Additionally, it is pos- sible to carry out the measurement with the probe connected to T2 terminal socket PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Connect the mains plug of the tested appliance into the test socket of the tester. L and N are shorted. Connect the probe to the T2 terminal socket. Using the probe touch the con- ductive accessible parts of the tested appliance. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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≥ LIMIT Positive test result: R Negative test result: R < LIMIT NOTE! Before the measurement (also in auto mode) check the resistance of the protective – it should be correct. conductor R PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Before starting the measurement, similarly to sec. 4.2, following parameters must be set: test dura- tion and limit. For Class I: connect the mains plug of the tested appliance into the test socket of the tester. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Negative test result: I > LIMIT Tested appliance must be turned on. Test circuit is electrically isolated from the mains and from mains' PE lead. Test voltage is 25 V...50 V RMS. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Connect the mains plug of the tested appliance into the test socket of the tester . Addi- tionally, it is possible to carry out the measurement with the probe connected to T1 terminal socket PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Upon completing the measurement read the result. You can finish the test before the defined test time duration by pressing STOP. ≤ LIMIT Positive test result: I Negative test result: I > LIMIT PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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If the tested appliance is damaged, signaling a 16 A fuse burnout may also mean that the overcurrent protection device in the mains from which the meter is powered has tripped. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
PRCD if you want to test a device with built-in RCD, and go to step Measurement with test socket Connect the mains plug of the tested appliance into the test socket of the tester. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Upon completing the measurement read the result. You can finish the test before the defined test time duration by pressing STOP. ≤ LIMIT Positive test result: I Δ Negative test result: I > LIMIT Δ PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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If the tested appliance is damaged, signaling a 16 A fuse burnout may also mean that the overcurrent protection device in the mains from which the meter is powered has tripped. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Connect the mains plug of the tested appliance into the test socket of the tester. Use the probe connected to T2 terminal socket and touch the accessible parts of the tested appli- ance (for Class I appliances - touch accessible parts not connected to PE). PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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L and N terminals are swapped by the tester. The bandwidth of test current results from the measuring system with adjusted touch current which simulates human perception and reaction, in accordance with EN 60990:2002. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
STOP. ≤ LIMIT Positive test result: I Negative test result: I > LIMIT NOTE! During the measurement, the same mains voltage is present at the measuring socket which powers the tested appliance. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
STOP. Positive test result: parameters are within limits Negative test result: parameters are not within the limits Information about irregularities in the lead are displayed in the test results field. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
ta x0.5, 30 mA. both. ta x1, ta x2, ta x5. The measurement procedure contains polarity check of the cord. Connect the tested object to the meter. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
During the measurement, the same mains voltage is present at the measuring socket which powers the tested appliance. 4.11 Measurement of fixed RCD parameters Connect the mains plug of the tester into the tested socket. Press RCD and enter set- tings. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Press START. Switch on RCD whenever it trips. Upon completing the test read the result. RCD must to be immediately switched on after RCD trips. Meanwhile the meter is powered from built-in rechargeable bat- tery. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
No if the test is to be per- formed in test socket of the tester. Measurement with clamp Attach clamp around L conductor. To T1 socket connect L and N conductors of the power cord of the tested appliance. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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If the tested appliance is damaged, signaling a 16 A fuse burnout may also mean that the overcurrent protection device in the mains from which the meter is powered has tripped. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Test circuit is electrically isolated from the mains and from mains' PE lead. Test result should be read only after displayed values are stabilized. After the measurement the tested object is automatically discharged. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Upon completing the measurement read the result. You can finish the test before the defined test time duration by pressing STOP. ≥ LIMIT Positive test result: R Negative test result: R < LIMIT PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Measurement with test socket Connect the mains plug of the tested appliance into the test socket of the tester. The T1 cable can be connected but does not have to be. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Measurement with PAT-3F-PE adapter. Connecting a 1-phase 230 V appliance. Measurement with PAT-3F-PE adapter. Connecting a 3-phase 16 A appliance. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Upon completing the measurement read the result. You can finish the test before the defined test time duration by pressing STOP. ≤ LIMIT Positive test result: I Negative test result: I > LIMIT PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Connect the welding machine – step Variant with powering the welding machine from the meter’s test socket (only 1-phase, max. 16 A). PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
(PEAK) if you want to meas- ure peak voltage, (RMS) if you want to meas- ure root mean square (RMS) voltage. Before starting the measurement, similarly to sec.4.2, set limit. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Upon completing the measurement read the result. You can finish the test before the defined test time duration by pressing STOP. ≤ LIMIT Positive test result: I Δ Negative test result: I > LIMIT Δ PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
If each test is meant to be exe- cuted one after another automati- cally Perform auto-tests auto- matically option must be select- ed. Otherwise each test will be executed separately by pressing START button. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
QR code reader. If a test method has already been assigned to the tester, it is started. After selecting the test method press the icon (START). PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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QR code placed on it, from menu Browse memory > Client > Object > Appliance using icon change the object the appliance is installed in. edit information appliance that been examined (see sec. 3.3.16c, step PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
The Multibox function is disabled by default (Multibox: OFF). Use Sonel PAT Analysis software to permanently enable an user procedure. Measuring circuit for each test is the same as for its corresponding manual measurement.
Upon completion of the measure- ment procedure and selecting a summary screen is displayed. The results can be saved into memory (see section 7). PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
(sec. 3.3.5). Printer support disabled Auto printing disabled Select an appliance in the data- base (or add a new one) and save the results with the icon PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Browsing memory data Press Browse memory. Enter the desired appliance. You can toggle the levels of the memory tree by: double-tapping a label, selecting a label and then icon. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Test results screen (or several screens for automatical mode). Using scroll through next/previous results pages. Press to go back to the list of tests results. Use button (Delete) to delete the test result. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
If you check Search every fields, the entered phrase will be searched within all fields identifying objects or applianc- The size of letters in this option is ignored. Press Search. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Moving appliance into another object Select appliance to be moved. Press Go to new location. If you resign, select Go to new location. Confirm the transfer using PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
Deleting memory data To delete client, object, appli- ance or test, select the item and press (Delete). Press Yes to confirm deletion or No to cancel. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
USB memory. Press Restore Backup to load the data from USB memory to the meter’s memory. If there is no backups in the USB memory, the Restore Backup button will be inactive. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
When Printing Label window shows up: select New to service if the appliance is being tested for the first time, tick the appropriate box, corresponding to the selected retest period (see sec. 3.3.5). PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
other retest period – no stripes printed. Settings can be changed through Sonel PAT Analysis software, after connecting the tester to PC. Power supply The meter is powered by external power or a battery pack. When supplied from the mains, the battery pack is charged.
0.0 V…59.9 V (2% m.v. + 2 digits) 0.1 V * for U < 5 V accuracy is not specified measurement of the mains voltage between PE and N of the power supply PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10 mΩ …1.99 Ω with resolution 0.01 Ω adjustable measuring time in the range of: 3 s…180 s with resolution of 1 s PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
3 s…3 min with a resolution of 1 s and option Continuous test detection of a dangerous voltage before commencing a measurement discharging the tested object For R < 250 kΩ the uncertainty is not specified. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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3 s…3 min with a resolution of 1 s and option Continuous test detection of a dangerous voltage before commencing a measurement discharging the tested object For R < 1000 kΩ the uncertainty is not specified. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
0.01 mA... 19.90 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA adjustable measuring time in the range of: 1 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s and option Con- tinuous test PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
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Range Resolution Basic uncertainty (5% m.v. + 3 digits) 0.000 mA...4.999 mA 0.001 mA Influencing factor Designation Additional uncertainty Position Supply voltage 0.25 μA/ºC Temperature The shape of the network voltage (CF) PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
9.0 mA…30.0 mA 30 mA test current flow time: max. 3200 ms testing AC type RCD breakers start of the measurement from the positive or negative half sine period PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
EN 60974-4 standard Measurement of U residual voltage Range Resolution Basic uncertainty (2.5% m.v. + 5 digits) 5.0 V…240.0 V 0.1 V measurement meets the requirements of IEC 61439 (60439) standard PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
EN 61326-1 and cause interferences in other devices. If the meter freezes, you can restart it by holding the button down for 8 seconds. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
16 A and 32 A, providing that the tested device does not consume current higher than 16 A. The adapters enable users to perform all measurements available on the network measurement socket. PAT-80 ● PAT-85 ● PAT-86 – USER MANUAL...
National Metrological Institute. According to ILAC-G24 „Guidelines for determination of calibration intervals of measuring instru- ments”, SONEL S.A. recommends periodical metrological inspection of the instruments it manufac- tures no less frequently than once every 12 months.
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