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Sonel MIC-10k1 User Manual

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  • Page 3 USER MANUAL INSULATION RESISTANCE METER MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 SONEL S.A. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Poland Version 2.04 03.03.2022...
  • Page 4 The MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 are a high-quality testing instruments, designed for safe and easy opera- tion. Please acquaint 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

    4.2 Storing the measurement results in the memory ............ 44 4.2.1 Entering the results without extending the memory structure ........... 44 4.2.2 Extending the memory structure ..................45 4.3 Viewing memory data ..................... 50 4.4 Deleting memory data .................... 52 MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 6 10.3.1 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-2 (R ) ..........66 10.3.2 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-4 (R ) ..........66 CONT 11 Accessories ....................66 11.1 Standard accessories ..................... 66 11.2 Optional accessories ....................67 12 Manufacturer ....................68 MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 7: Safety

     During measurements of insulation resistance dangerous voltage up to 10 kV (MIC-10k1) or 5 kV (MIC-5050) occures at the ends of the test leads.

  • 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. Wireless transmission See sections 5.3 to 5.5. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

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

    600 s, but >t ), 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. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 11: Setting Limit Values

    2.2.4 I short-circuit current buttons to select the current value. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.2.5 Setting limit values buttons to switch on/off limit val- ues. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Temperature And Distance Units

    Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. 2.2.7 Auto-incrementing of the memory cell number to switch on/off the function of Auto-incrementing of the memory cell number. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 13: Filter

    To graphically present the measurement results you may select either: current and resistance (I, R) plots, or voltage and resistance (V, R) plots. buttons to select the values to be displayed on the chart. Confirm your cho- ice by pressing ENTER. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 14: Meter Settings

    Firmware update  Button sounds  Wireless communication buttons to select desired po- sition. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER. 2.3.1 LCD contrast Select contrast value using buttons. Confirm choice by pressing ENTER. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 15: Automatic Shut-Off (Auto-Off)

    Confirm choice by pressing ENTER. 2.3.3 Date and time buttons to select the value to be changed (day, month, year, hour, minute). Set a required value using buttons. When settings are finished press ENTER. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 16: Factory (Default) Settings

    3. Run the program and follow the displayed instructions: - select Software update in MENU of the meter - connect the meter to your PC. 4. After displaying the following screen, click Search button, MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 17: Button Sounds

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

  • Page 18: Wireless Communication

    2.3.7 Wireless communication buttons to switch on/off wireless communication. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER. Language choice buttons to select desired lan- guage and press ENTER. Information about manufacturer MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Measurements

    The test result will still be correct. Note that the test voltage at the test terminals is lower than the test voltage the user selected before commencing the MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 20: Double-Lead Measurement

    1 kV...10 kV in 25V steps, - for at 50...5000V voltage is ad- justed as follows: 50 V...1 kV in 10V steps, 1 kV...5 kV in 25V steps. The meter measures the interference voltage of the tested object. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 21 MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 22 ENTER. The range may be set from 10 nF to 990 nF. When setting to --- (below 10 nF or above 990 nF) the function to calculate the length is switched off. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 23 The range of setting the limit value is as follows: from 1 kΩ to 40 TΩ, from 1 kΩ to 20 TΩ. The meter is ready for measure- ment. Value of interference voltage can be read on the display. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 24 View of the screen during meas- urement. Press F4 to display a chart of the measured resistance and current as a function of time. Pressing F4 while in chart view will return to a tabular view of the results. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 25 Note: During measurements of insulation resistance dangerous voltages up to 10 kV (MIC-10k1) or 5 kV (MIC-5050) occur at the ends of the test leads of the meter. Do not disconnect test leads before the measurement is completed. Failure to obey will lead to high voltage electric shocks and make it impossible to discharge the tested object.
  • Page 26 The tested object is live. The measurement is blocked. AC) + two-tone beep Current limit exceeded. The symbol displayed is accompa- LIMIT I nied by a continuous beep. Leakage current too high (breakdown of insulation during HILE ! the measurement.) MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Three-Lead Measurement

     When measuring the insulation resistance between one of the windings and the transformer’s enclosure, connect the G socket of the meter to the second winding as follows: MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 28 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 29: Measurements With Autoiso-5000

    (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 param- eters. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 30 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 31 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. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 32 After the measurement is completed the results are displayed. Use F1 and F2 buttons to change the group of displayed results. Note: - Remarks and messages are the same as in 3.2.3. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 33: Measurements With Increasing Voltage - Sv

    ENTER button and holding down the START button. The measurement will be stopped when the programmed time is reached or the ESC button pressed. After the measurement is com- pleted the result is displayed. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 34: Dielectric Discharge Indicator - Dd

    1 minute after closing the circuit the current is measured. The DD value is calculated using the formula:   where: – current measured 1 minute after closing the circuit [nA], 1min – test voltage [V], C – capacitance [F]. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 35 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 After the measurement is completed the result is displayed. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 36 - 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 37: 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 38: Low-Voltage Measurement Of Resistance

    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-5050 MIC-10k1 MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 39: Measurement Of Resistance Of Protective Conductors And Equipotential Bonding With ±200 Ma Current

    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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 40: 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. Press START. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Correcting The R

    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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 42: 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Tightness Test Of Mv Cable Jacket

     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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 44: Memory Of Measurement Results

    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 45 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 46: 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 47: 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 48 . 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52: 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 53 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 54: 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 55: 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 56: 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 57 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 58: Automatic Connection

    2. Turn on the meter and set the function switch in MEM. 3. Use buttons to select "BLUETOOTH COMMUNICATION", press ENTER button. 4. On the PC enter Bluetooth connectivity mode, select the device (MIC-10k1 / MIC-5050) and establish the connection. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 59: Read-Out And Change Of Pin Code For Bluetooth Connections

    5. If the connection is successful the meter will display the following screen: 6. Start the software to read/save data (e.g., Sonel Reader, Sonel PE) and proceed in accordance with its instructions. Read-out and change of PIN code for Bluetooth connections Select Wireless transmission in the main MENU of the meter, press ENTER.

  • Page 60: Power Supply Of The Meter

    Battery completely discharged. Measurements cannot proceed until battery is recharged. Battery power MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 meters are powered with a Li-Ion battery which may be replaced only in a servicing point. NOTE: In MIC-10k1 up to SN: B40364 and MIC-5050 up to SN: B30117 gel batteries are used.

  • Page 61: Charging Rechargeable Battery

    Signalling Condition All segments of the battery are flashing once Charging finished. per second. Green LED is flashing along with the battery Battery temperature is too symbol (twice per second), simultaneously high. are displayed. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 62: General Principles For Using Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries

    - Charging may only be performed using a charger with specific parameters and under the conditions set by their manufacturers. Failure to meet these conditions can lead to leakage, overheating or even an explosion. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 63: 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-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Accuracy for any measuring voltage and each result can be calculated from the following for- mula: δ = ±(3%+(V ·21·10 )-1) ·100%) ± 10 digits /( V where: – voltage at which the measurement is conducted [V] – measured resistance [Ω] MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 65  (1.5% m.v. + 2 digits) 1.00 uA … 9.99 uA 0.01 uA 10.0 uA … 99.9 uA 0.1 uA 100 uA … 999 uA 1 uA 1.00 mA … 9.99 mA 0.01 mA MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...
  • Page 66 Current flowing bi-directionally, average resistance is displayed on the screen,  Compensation of test leads resistance, autozeroing. Temperature Measurement Display range Resolution Accuracy ° ° ±(3% m.v. + 8 digits) -40.0 to 99.9 ° ° ±(3% m.v. + 16 digits) -40.0 to 211.8 MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 67: Other Technical Data

    ▪ MIC-10k1 up to serial number B40364 ..........gel rechargeable battery 12 V ▪ MIC-10k1 serial number prefix EN ........Li-Ion rechargeable battery 14.8 V 5.3 Ah ▪ MIC-10k1 serial number prefix M1 ....... LiFePO4 rechargeable battery 13.2 V 5.0 Ah e) dimensions ..............

  • Page 68: Additional Data

    15 kV 1.8 m CAT IV 1000 V with crocodile clip, red – WAPRZ1X8REKRO15KV  USB cable – WAPRZUSB  power supply 230V cable – WAPRZ1X8BLIEC  case L-4 for accessories – WAFUTL4  user manual  factory calibration certificate MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 69: Optional Accessories

    3 m / 5 m / 10 m / 20 m version 3 m / 5 m / 10 m / 20 m clip WAPRZ003BUKRO15KV WAPRZ003REKRO15KV WAPRZ005BUKRO15KV WAPRZ005REKRO15KV WAPRZ010BUKRO15KV WAPRZ010REKRO15KV WAPRZ020BUKRO15KV WAPRZ020REKRO15KV  WASONT1 ST-1 temperature probe MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

  • Page 70: Manufacturer

    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 NOTE Service repairs must be performed solely by the manufacturer. MIC-10k1 ● MIC-5050 – USER MANUAL...

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