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Sonel MIC-5001 User Manual

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  • Page 3 USER MANUAL INSULATION RESISTANCE METER MIC-5001 SONEL S.A. Świdnica, Poland SONEL Test & Measurement Santa Clara, Ca. USA Version 1.06 09.09.2021...
  • Page 4 Thank you for purchasing the MIC-5001 insulation meter. Please acquaint yourself with this manual to ensure safe operation, and avoid operational errors that can affect measurement results. 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

    13 Technical specifications ................31 13.1 Basic data ....................... 31 13.2 Additional uncertainties according to IEC 61557-2 (R )........33 14 Accessories ....................34 14.1 Standard accessories ....................34 14.2 Optional accessories ....................34 15 Manufacturer ....................35 MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 8 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 interference.
  • Page 9 Chapter 8 After changing the parameters, you may exit SETUP menu (not applicable for Update screen): Press ENTER to memorize settings or use ESC button to go to the measurement screen without approving the changes. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 10: Measurements

     times for calculating absorption coeffi- cients t1, t2, t3 (up to 600 sec.)  interval between points of characteristics ChA (15, 30, 45 or 60 sec.). buttons to set V+ value confirm by pressing ENTER MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 11 ChA of recording R buttons to set the interval value. Horizontal lines indicate unavailability of record- ing characteristics. Press ENTER to confirm settings or press ESC to exit without saving the changes. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 12 (t1, t2 or t3) runs out. To interrupt or termi- nate the measurement earlier in the absence of pre-set t1, t2 or t3 values (measurement without time limit), press again START or ESC button. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 13 If the measurement is stopped, the displayed values will present the results of partial measurements that have been completed and "---" will represent uncompleted par- tial measurements. If the characteristic was measured, then the measurement results may be read between It1 and R MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 14 , LED R will blink in red and additional two-tone beep will be generated. - In case of power cables measure the insulation resistance between each conductor and other con- ductors shorted and grounded (figure below). MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Three-Lead Measurement

    In order to eliminate the influence of surface resistance in transformers, cables, etc. the three-lead measurement is used. For example:  at the measurement of inter-winding resistance of a transformer, G socket of the meter should be connected to the transformer tank; MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Measuring The Resistance With Increasing Voltage - Ramptest

    G terminal other conductors that do not take part in the measurement. 4.2 Measuring the resistance with increasing voltage – RampTest button to enter RampTest measurement of (yellow LED is ON The meter indicates readiness for measurement with increasing voltage. Connect test leads to the tested object. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 17 ESC. Pay attention, whether the tested ob- ject is discharged (LED is not flashing). Until the object is fully discharged, do not disconnect the test leads and do not touch the tested object. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 18 Resistance R value, measured in time t=5’30’. Symbol indi- cates the selected time interval, in which the resistance value was recorded. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 19 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 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: 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 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Tightness Test Of Mv Cable Jacket

    For example, for a cable with polyethylene insulation:  test voltage according to standard HD 620 S1: ≤5 kV,  measurement time after voltage stabilization: 1-10 min,  positive result according to HD 620 S1: when no ground fault has occurred. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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 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: Press ENTER, to overwrite the result or ESC, to cancel and select other cell or bank. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • 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 measurements. Press ESC to immediately display the basic component of the result. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Deleting Memory Data

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

  • Page 26: Deleting The Whole Memory

    MEM (LED is ON). Set the bank number s "--" (before "01")... … the bank number will change into "--", then symbol will be dis- played to indicate the readiness for deleting the whole memory. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 27 Press ENTER button. sym- bols appear, asking you to confirm dele- tion. Press ENTER again. After deleting the memory, the meter beeps three times. The entire contents of the memory has been deleted. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 28: 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 29: Processing The Measurement Results

    When the insulation is not damaged, the prepared chart may be used to determine a hypothetical breakdown voltage of the insulation. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 30: Software Updates

    No battery icon (when the charger is connected). The battery pack is disconnected or damaged. The battery pack is fully dis- charged, all measurements are blocked. The meter switches off automatical- ly after 5 sec. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Charging The Rechargeable Batteries

    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 de- partment. Battery charger is installed inside the meter and cooperates only with the manufacturer’s re- chargeable battery pack.

  • Page 32: General Principles Regarding Using Ni-Mh 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-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Storage

    0.01 G 100.0 G...999.9 G 0.1 G 1.000T….5.000 T ±(4% m.v. + 50 digits) 1 G  When the range is exceeded, the device displays ">xxxxGΩ" (where xxxx is the limit value for the selected range). MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 34 For times of measuring voltage increase t>5 V/s, the measurement error of the insulation re- sistance is not specified,  For times of measuring voltage increase t>50 V/s, the measurement result of the insulation resistance is not displayed,  Measurement possible for the object capacity not exceeding 1 μF. MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

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

    ..........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 36: Accessories

    PRS-1  cable for charging the battery pack from WAADACS5KV the car cigarette lighter socket (12V)  calibration certificate with accreditation  calibration box CS-5 kV MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: Manufacturer

    +48 74 858 38 60 fax +48 74 858 38 09 E-mail: export@sonel.pl Web page: www.sonel.pl SONEL Test & Measurement, Inc. Santa Clara, Ca 95054 USA tel. +1 (408) 988 1346 fax +1 (408) 988 4869 E-mail: office@soneltest.com Web: www.soneltest.com...
  • Page 38 NOTES MIC-5001 – USER MANUAL...

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