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  • Page 3 USER MANUAL INSULATION RESISTANCE METER MIC-05s1 SONEL TEST & MEASUREMENT Santa Clara, Ca 95051 USA SONEL S.A. Świdnica, Poland Version 1.12 01.07.2020...
  • Page 4 The MIC-05s1 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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Extending the memory structure ..................43 4.3 Viewing memory data ..................... 47 4.4 Deleting memory data .................... 49 5 Data transmission ..................51 5.1 Set of accessories to connect the meter to a PC ........... 51 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 6 ) ..........62 10.2.2 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-4 (R ) ..........62 CONT 11 Accessories ....................62 11.1 Standard accessories ..................... 62 11.2 Optional accessories ....................63 12 Manufacturer ....................63 13 Laboratory services ..................64 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 7: Safety

    This charge must be discharged after measurements to avoid to the risk of electric shock. The MIC-05s1 will discharge the electric charge at the end of the test, automatically.

  • Page 8: Menu

    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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 9: Measurement Settings

    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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Times T1, T2, T3 For Calculating Absorption Coefficients

    ), 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 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Setting Limit Values

    Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.2.5 Setting limit values buttons to switch on/off limit values. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.2.6 Temperature unit to select the temperature unit. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Auto-Incrementing Of The Memory Cell Number

    10 s, 30 s, 60 s. 100 s, 200 s or, after selecting the SMART option, enables the filter which effectively eliminates interference and at the same time quickly determines the result. to select a time period or to switch off the filter. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Chart Type Selection

     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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Lcd Contrast

    2.3.1 LCD contrast 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Date And Time

    ENTER. 2.3.4 Factory (default) settings In order to reset to factory (default) settings, highlight YES using buttons and press ENTER. Note: Alternatively, press and hold the ON/OFF button for more than 5 seconds. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Firmware Update

    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.

  • Page 17: Language Choice

    2.4 Language choice buttons to select desired lan- guage and press ENTER. 2.5 Information about manufacturer MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Measurements

    The current limitation occurs in the first phase of the measurement due to charging the capacity of the tested object. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Double-Lead Measurement

    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 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 20 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 Connect test leads according to the following diagram: Press and hold the START button for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the measurement will be started and continued until the programmed time is reached or ESC button pressed. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 Pressing F4 while in chart view will return to a tabular view of the results. When the measurement is completed the result is displayed. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 - 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 24: 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 conduc- tors. For example: MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25  jacket the effect of surface resistances is eliminated by connecting a piece of metal foil insulating the tested conductor with G socket of the meter as follows: (Especially important in humid or wet weather conditions.) MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 26 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: MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Measurements With Autoiso-5000

    Press F4 button to enter the selection of lead/ ca- ble type (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 parameters. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 Press F4 to set the minimum resistance. 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 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 29 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Measurements With Increasing Voltage - Sv

    3.2.2 Press and hold the START button for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the measurement will be started and continued until the programmed time is reached or ESC button pressed. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Dielectric Discharge Indicator - Dd

    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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32 (1 min to 60 min), similarly as in section 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 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 33 - 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: MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 34: Damage Location (After-Burning)

    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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 35: Low-Voltage Measurement Of Resistance

    Note: Low-voltage measurement of resistance (R ) is supported only in meters with specific serial number CONT prefixes. Details in the table below. CONT CONT supported not supported Meter name Serial number prefix MIC-05s1 ET, DR MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 36: Measurement Of Resistance Of Protective Conductors And Equipotential Bonding With ±200 Ma Current

    The meter is ready for meas- urement. Press F4 set the maximum resistance value. The value may be set in the range from 0.01 Ω to 999 Ω. Connect the meter to the tested object. Begin the measurement by pressing START. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Calibration Of Test Leads

    3.3.2 Calibration of test leads In order to eliminate the resistance of the test leads from the measurement results perform the Autozero function to compensate for test lead resistance as follows: Press F1 Follow the instructions displayed on the screen. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 38: 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 mount- ing the probe. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Determining The Length Of The Tested Cable

    (nF/km) – the value is entered into the meter in field C In this case the obtained value is 0.3 µF/km = 300 nF/km. Now you can configure the meter. Use F2 button to select C MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 40 C [nF/km] is en- tered, it may calculate the length L.    In this case, for: C = 68.1 nF = 300 nF/km the cable length is:     MIC-05s1 – 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-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 42 Window for entering a name 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Storing The Measurement Results In The Memory

    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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • 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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • 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 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 49: Viewing Memory Data

    - 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. 4.3 Viewing memory data Set the rotary switch of function selection at MEM position. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 50 Press F2 to delete a chosen object (sub-object) with all its results. When the cursor is set on "Client", use buttons to move to next clients. After selecting desired object (sub-object) press ENTER. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 51: Deleting Memory Data

    Press F2 to delete a chosen measurement or measuring point with all its results: 4.4 Deleting memory data Set the rotary switch of function selection at MEM position. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 52 "MEMORY ERASING". Press ENTER button. buttons to select YES or NO. Press ENTER button. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 53: Data Transmission

    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.

  • Page 54: Connecting To Bluetooth Mini-Keyboard

    Bluetooth devices; the time to find Bluetooth devices depends on the number of available devices within range. After completing the search process the meter will display a list of available keyboards (other devices: phones, computers, etc. are not shown). MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 55 From this moment automatic connection is available. - Wireless connection error Wrong PIN number entered - connection failure. The PIN code entered does match with the one set in the meter. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 56: Automatic Connection

    3. Use buttons to select "BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION", press ENTER button. 4. On the PC enter Bluetooth connectivity mode, select MIC-05s1 device and establish the connection. 5. If the connection is successful the meter will display the following screen: MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

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

    6. 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.

  • Page 58: Power Supply Of The Meter

    6.2 Battery power The MIC-05s1 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.

  • Page 59: Charging Rechargeable Battery

    Too low temperature should prevent starting the process of charging, which might ir- reparably damage rechargeable batteries. The increase in temperature of the battery pack may cause electrolyte leakage and even its ignition or explosion. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 60: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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. MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    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-05s1 V = 5000V: 5.00MΩ to 20.0TΩ, Measurement with DC and increasing voltage (SV) for U = 5 kV...
  • Page 62 Resolution Basic uncertainty 0 to 1.2 mA 0 to 3 mA 0 to 6 mA * - resolution and units result from the measurement range of individual insulation resistance. ** - calculated basing on resistance measurements MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 63 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PN-N-18001 compliant q) the device meets the requirements of the EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557 standards the product meets EMC requirements (immunity for industrial environment) according to the following standards ................EN 61326-1 and EN 61326-2-2 MIC-05s1 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Additional Data

    ATTENTION! MIC-05s1 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. domestic).

  • Page 65: Optional Accessories

    WAADAAISO50  calibration certificate issued by an accredited laboratory 12 Manufacturer The manufacturer of the device and provider of warranty and post-warranty service: SONEL Test & Measurement, Inc. SONEL S.A. Santa Clara, Ca 95054 USA Wokulskiego 11 Świdnica tel. +1 (408) 898 2215...

  • Page 66: Laboratory Services

    National Metrological Institute. According to ILAC-G24 „Guidelines for determination of calibration intervals of measuring instruments”, SONEL S.A. recommends periodical metrological inspection of the instruments it manufactures no less frequently than once every 12 months.

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