Sonel MIC-10k1 User manual

USER MANUAL
INSULATION RESISTANCE METER
MIC-10k1 ●MIC-5050
SONEL S.A.
Wokulskiego 11
58-100 Świdnica
Poland
Version 2.04 03.03.2022

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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, andcan radiate radio frequencyenergy and, if notinstalled and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference
in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
CAUTION:
Equipment changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by SONEL S.A., the partyrespon-
sible for FCC compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment, and could
create a hazardous condition.

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CONTENTS
1Safety ................................................................................................................5
2Menu..................................................................................................................6
2.1 Wireless transmission ..............................................................................................6
2.2 Measurement settings.............................................................................................. 7
2.2.1 Mains frequency................................................................................................................7
2.2.2 Times t1, t2, t3 for calculating absorption coefficients........................................................8
2.2.3 Type of absorption coefficients..........................................................................................8
2.2.4 IISO short-circuit current......................................................................................................9
2.2.5 Setting limit values............................................................................................................9
2.2.6 Temperature and distance units......................................................................................10
2.2.7 Auto-incrementing of the memory cell number ................................................................10
2.2.8 Filter................................................................................................................................11
2.2.9 Chart type selection ........................................................................................................11
2.3 Meter settings......................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 LCD contrast...................................................................................................................12
2.3.2 Automatic shut-off (Auto-OFF) ........................................................................................13
2.3.3 Date and time..................................................................................................................13
2.3.4 Factory (default) settings.................................................................................................14
2.3.5 Firmware update.............................................................................................................14
2.3.6 Button Sounds ................................................................................................................15
2.3.7 Wireless communication .................................................................................................16
2.4 Language choice.................................................................................................... 16
2.5 Information about manufacturer............................................................................. 16
3Measurements................................................................................................17
3.1 Diagnostics performed by the meter –limits .......................................................... 17
3.2 Measurement of insulation resistance.................................................................... 17
3.2.1 Double-lead measurement..............................................................................................18
3.2.2 Three-lead measurement................................................................................................25
3.2.3 Measurements with AutoISO-5000..................................................................................27
3.2.4 Measurements with increasing voltage –SV...................................................................31
3.2.5 Dielectric Discharge Indicator –DD.................................................................................32
3.2.6 Damage location (after-burning)......................................................................................35
3.3 Low-voltage measurement of resistance................................................................ 36
3.3.1 Measurement of resistance of protective conductors and equipotential bonding with
±200 mA current..............................................................................................................37
3.3.2 Calibration of test leads...................................................................................................38
3.4 Correcting the RISO value to the reference temperature......................................... 39
3.5 Determining the length of the tested cable............................................................. 40
3.6 Tightness test of MV cable jacket........................................................................... 41
4Memory of measurement results .................................................................42
4.1 Structure of the Memory......................................................................................... 42
4.1.1 The appearance of main windows in the measurement recording mode..........................42
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

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5Data transmission..........................................................................................53
5.1 Set of accessories to connect the meter to a PC ................................................... 53
5.2 Data transmission through USB port...................................................................... 53
5.3 Connecting to Bluetooth mini-keyboard.................................................................. 54
5.3.1 Manual connection..........................................................................................................54
5.3.2 Automatic connection......................................................................................................56
5.4 Data transmission using Bluetooth module............................................................ 56
5.5 Read-out and change of PIN code for Bluetooth connections................................ 57
6Power supply of the meter............................................................................58
6.1 Monitoring the power supply voltage...................................................................... 58
6.2 Battery power......................................................................................................... 58
6.3 Charging rechargeable battery............................................................................... 59
6.4 Power supply from mains....................................................................................... 59
6.5 General principles for using Li-Ion rechargeable batteries..................................... 60
6.6 General principles for using gel (lead) rechargeable batteries............................... 60
7Cleaning and maintenance ...........................................................................61
8Storage............................................................................................................61
9Dismantling and utilisation...........................................................................61
10 Technical specifications ...............................................................................62
10.1 Basic data .............................................................................................................. 62
10.2 Other technical data............................................................................................... 65
10.3 Additional data ....................................................................................................... 66
10.3.1 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-2 (RISO)..................................................66
10.3.2 Additional uncertainties according to EN 61557-4 (RCONT)...............................................66
11 Accessories....................................................................................................66
11.1 Standard accessories............................................................................................. 66
11.2 Optional accessories.............................................................................................. 67
12 Manufacturer ..................................................................................................68

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1 Safety
The MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 insulation meter is designed to measure insulation resistance of
electrical conductors to check that adequate protection against electric shock exists. The meter is avital
tool to determine the safety of electrical installations. To provide the conditions for the correct operation
and accuracy of obtained results the following recommendations must be observed:
Before you proceed to operate the meter acquaint yourself thoroughly with this manual. Observe
the safety regulations and specifications provided herein.
Any application that differs from those specified in this manual may result in a damage to the device
and present a source of danger for the user.
MIC-10k1 and MIC-5050 meters must be operated by appropriately qualified personnel authorised
to perform work on electric power systems. Operating the meter by unauthorised personnel may
result in damage to the device and present a source of danger for the user.
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.
Before any measurement of insulation resistance you be sure that the tested object is not live. It
must be de-energized and disconnected from the electrical power supply.
During the measurement of insulation resistance do not disconnect test leads from the tested object
before the measurement is completed (see par. 3). During the test an electric charge will be estab-
lished on the test object due to the capacitance of the object. This charge must be discharged after
measurements to avoid to the risk of electric shock. The meter will discharge the electric charge at
the end of the test, automatically.
Using this manual does not exclude the need to comply with occupational health and safety regula-
tions, and with other relevant fire and safety regulations required at the place of work. In special
environments, e.g. where a potential fire-risk or an explosive environment exists, consult with the
person responsible for health and safety.
It is unacceptable to operate:
a damaged or malfunctioning meter
a meter with damaged insulation or test leads
a meter stored for anexcessive period of time in harsh environmental conditions (e.g. excessive
cold, heat, humidity). If the meter has been transferred from a cool to a warmer environment
with a high level of relative humidity do not start measurements until the meter is warmed up to
the ambient temperature (approximately 30 minutes).
A BAT! message appearing on the display indicates insufficient voltage of power supply and the
need to recharge the batteries.
Before measurement choose a correct measurement function and make sure that test leads are
connected to respective measuring terminals.
Do not power the meter from sources other than those listed in this manual.
RISO meter inputs are electronically protected against overloads (e.g. such as by connecting the
meter to a live circuit) up to 825 V for 60 seconds.
Repairs may be performed only by an authorised service center.
ATTENTION!
11 kV DC crocodile clips and probes are NOT designed to work on live voltages, only use on
de-energized objects without voltage.
Note:
Due to continuous development of the meter’s firmware the appearance of the display of
some of the functions may slightly differ from the material presented in this operating man-
ual.

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ATTENTION!
To display the correct battery discharge status it is necessary to completely discharge and
then fully charge the battery before starting the regular use of the meter.
Note:
An attempt to install drivers in 64-bit Windows 8 and Windows 10 may result in displaying
"Installation failed" message.
Cause: Windows by default blocks drivers without a digital signature.
Solution: Disable the driver signature enforcement in Windows.
2 Menu
Press MENU button.
The main menu contains the following items:
Wireless transmission
Measurement Settings
Meter Settings
Language selection
Information about manufacturer
Use , and , buttons to select desired po-
sition. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER.
2.1 Wireless transmission
See sections 5.3 to 5.5.

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2.2 Measurement settings
The option of Measurement settings consists of:
Mains frequency
Times t1, t2, t3 for calculating absorption coefficients
Absorption coefficients Ab1, Ab2 or DAR PI
Short-circuit current IISO
Setting limit values
Temperature and distance units
Cell autoincrementing
Filter –restricting RISO display
Chart type selection
Use , and , buttons to select desired po-
sition. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER.
2.2.1 Mains frequency
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.
Use , to select the mains frequency.
Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER.

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2.2.2 Times t1, t2, t3 for calculating absorption coefficients
Use , buttons to scroll between times
and , buttons to set time values. Con-
firm your choice by pressing ENTER.
Selection ranges are: t1(1 s to 600 s), t2(1 s
to 600 s, but >t1), t3(1 s to 600 s, but >t2).
2.2.3 Type of absorption coefficients
Use , buttons to select the type of co-
efficients: Ab or DAR PI. Confirm your choice
by pressing ENTER.

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2.2.4 IISO short-circuit current
Use , buttons to select the current
value. Confirm your choice by pressing
ENTER.
2.2.5 Setting limit values
Use , buttons to switch on/off limit val-
ues. Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER.

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2.2.6 Temperature and distance units
Use , buttons to scroll between dis-
tance and temperature and , buttons
to select the unit. Confirm your choice by
pressing ENTER.
2.2.7 Auto-incrementing of the memory cell number
Use , to switch on/off the function of
Auto-incrementing of the memory cell number.
Confirm your choice by pressing ENTER.

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2.2.8 Filter
The meter is equipped with an advanced digital filter for accurate results in difficult and unstable
measurement conditions. The meter displays a filtered value of measurements for a specified time pe-
riod, which may be 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.
Use , to select a time period or to
switch off the filter. Confirm your choice by
pressing ENTER.
Note:
100 s, 200 s and SMART filters are supported only in meters with specific serial number prefixes. Details
in the table below.
Meter name
100 s / 200 s / SMART filter
supported
100 s / 200 s / SMART filter
not supported
Serial number prefix
MIC-5050
KI
EO
MIC-10k1
JN, KH
EN
2.2.9 Chart type selection
To graphically present the measurement results you may select either: current and resistance (I,
R) plots, or voltage and resistance (V, R) plots.
Use , buttons to select the values to
be displayed on the chart. Confirm your cho-
ice by pressing ENTER.

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2.3 Meter settings
The options for Meter Settings consists of:
LCD contrast
Automatic shut-off
Date and time
Factory (default) settings
Firmware update
Button sounds
Wireless communication
Use , and , buttons to select desired po-
sition. Enter a selected option by pressing ENTER.
2.3.1 LCD contrast
Select contrast value using , and ,
buttons. Confirm choice by pressing
ENTER.

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2.3.2 Automatic shut-off (Auto-OFF)
Changing the shut-off time of an idle meter.
Use , buttons to set Auto-OFF time.
Confirm choice by pressing ENTER.
2.3.3 Date and time
Use , 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.

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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.
2.3.5 Firmware update
ATTENTION!
Before programming, charge the battery.
During programming themeter must not be switched off as well as the transmission
cable must not be disconnected.
1. Before updating the program, download necessary data to a preferred data carrier, because during
the updating process all data will be lost.
2. From the manufacturer's website download the meter programming software, unzip the file and in-
stall the program on your computer.
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,

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wait until the program finds the meter and click Start.
5. After completing the update, disconnect the meter from the computer and click Close button.
2.3.6 Button Sounds
Use , buttons to switch on/off button
sounds. Confirm your choice by pressing
ENTER.

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2.3.7 Wireless communication
Use , buttons to switch on/off wireless
communication. Confirm your choice by
pressing ENTER.
2.4 Language choice
Use , buttons to select desired lan-
guage and press ENTER.
2.5 Information about manufacturer

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3 Measurements
Notes:
The results of the last measurement are stored by the meter until the next measurement is started
or the measuring function is changed by means of the rotary switch. The result of the latest measure-
ment is displayed on the screen for 20 seconds. It may be recalled by pressing ENTER, or after the
meter is turned off and turned back on again.
Note:
If a message shown below appears:
Meter temperature is too high! Measurement impossible!
turn the meter off and put it in a place that guarantees cooling.
WARNING:
During a measurement do not change the rotary switch because it may damage the meter
and pose a threat to the user.
3.1 Diagnostics performed by the meter –limits
The meter is able to assess whether the measurement result is within acceptable limits. The user
may set limits, i.e. maximum or minimum values, which should not be exceeded. For measurements of
insulation resistance the set limit is the minimum value, whereas for measurements of continuity of pro-
tective conductors and equipotential bonding it is the maximum value.
The limits are programmed in the main menu (Section 2.1.5). When setting of limits is activated
the display will show in the lower left corner the following symbols:
- : the result is correct; i.e. within the set limits
- : the result is incorrect; i.e. is outside the set limits
The method for setting limits is described in the chapter 3.2.1. In DD, SV functions and in after-
burning –it is not possible to set limits.
3.2 Measurement of insulation resistance
WARNING:
The tested object must not be live.
Note:
During measurement, especiallyof high resistances, make sure that test leads or probe croc-
odile clips do not touch each other. Such a contact may cause the flow of surface currents
resulting in additional error in measurement results.
The meter’s current generation output is limited at 1.2 mA, 3 mA or 6 mA level. Exceeding the
current limit is indicated by a continuous beep. The test result will still be correct. Note that the test
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measurement. The current limitation occurs in the first phase of the measurement due to charging the
capacity of the tested object.
Actual test voltage as a function of the measured insulation resistance RX
(for maximum rated voltage)
3.2.1 Double-lead measurement
Set the rotary function selection switch at the
position of a chosen RISO measuring voltage.
The voltage is adjusted as follows:
- for at 50...10000V voltage is ad-
justed as follows: 50 V...1 kV in 10V steps,
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
VN of the tested object.