Sonel PAT-800 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER
PAT-800 and PAT-805
SONEL SA
ul. Wokulskiego 11
58-100 Świdnica, Poland
Version 1.09 13.01.2017

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PAT-800 and PAT-805 meters are modern, high-quality meters, easy and safe in operation. Please
acquaint yourself with the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible
problems related to operation of the meter.

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CONTENTS
1SAFETY....................................................................................................................5
2GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES OF THE INSTRUMENT.........6
3SWITCHING ON AND GENERAL SETTINGS ..................................................7
3.1 POWER SUPPLY......................................................................................................7
3.2 START TEST AFTER SWITCHING THE METER ON.........................................................8
3.3 GENERAL SETTINGS -MENU .................................................................................8
3.3.1 Setting date and time .....................................................................................9
3.3.2 Communication with PC..............................................................................10
3.3.3 Firmware update .........................................................................................11
3.3.4 Setting the bar-code reader .........................................................................11
3.3.5 Printer Settings............................................................................................12
3.3.6 Transferring data to a pen-drive .................................................................13
3.3.7 Setting nominal network voltage .................................................................14
3.3.8 Setting current values in the measurement of RPE on IEC lead test (only
PAT-805).....................................................................................................15
3.3.9 Configuration of settings from PC...............................................................16
4MEASUREMENTS................................................................................................19
4.1 PRELIMINARY TEST...............................................................................................19
4.2 MEASUREMENT OF PROTECTIVE LEAD RESISTANCE USING 200MACURRENT ..........21
4.3 COMPENSATION OF THE TEST LEAD RESISTANCE DURING THE MEASUREMENT OF THE
PROTECTIVE LEAD RESISTANCE USING 200MACURRENT (AUTO-ZERO)..................23
4.4 MEASUREMENT OF PROTECTIVE LEAD RESISTANCE USING 10/25A CURRENT (ONLY
PAT-805)...........................................................................................................24
4.4.1 Two-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25A current
(only PAT-805)............................................................................................25
4.4.2 Compensation of the test lead resistance during the measurement of the
protective lead resistance using 10A or 25A current (auto-zero)................25
4.4.3 Three-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25A current
(only PAT-805)............................................................................................26
4.4.4 Four-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25A current
(only PAT-805)............................................................................................27
4.5 MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION RESISTANCE.........................................................27
4.5.1 RISO measurement on devices of Class I.......................................................28
4.5.2 RISO measurement on devices of Class II (III)..............................................29
4.6 MEASUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE LEAKAGE CURRENT ..............................................30
4.7 MEASUREMENT OF PE LEAKAGE CURRENT ...........................................................32
4.8 MEASUREMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL LEAKAGE CURRENT ..........................................33
4.9 MEASUREMENT OF TOUCH LEAKAGE CURRENT .....................................................35
4.10 MEASUREMENT OF CURRENT,POWER CONSUMPTION AND VOLTAGE ......................36

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4.11 IEC LEAD TEST....................................................................................................37
4.12 AUTOMATIC TESTS...............................................................................................38
5MEMORY OF MEASUREMENT RESULT DATA..........................................42
5.1 STORING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS IN THE MEMORY ........................................42
5.2 VIEWING MEMORY DATA ......................................................................................44
5.3 DELETING MEMORY DATA ....................................................................................44
5.3.1 Deleting bank data......................................................................................44
5.3.2 Deleting the whole memory.........................................................................45
6REPORT PRINTING............................................................................................46
7DATA TRANSMISSION ......................................................................................46
7.1 COMPUTER CONNECTION ACCESSORIES ...............................................................46
7.2 DATA TRANSMISSION WITH USB PORT ..................................................................46
8CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE...................................................................47
9STORAGE..............................................................................................................47
10 DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL......................................................................47
11 ANNEXES ..............................................................................................................48
11.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................48
11.2 STANDARD EQUIPMENT........................................................................................54
11.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES......................................................................................54
12 MANUFACTURER...............................................................................................55

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1 Safety
PAT-800 and PAT-805 meters are designed for performing check tests on electrical equipment,
providing measurement results which determine the safety status of tested devices. Therefore, in
order to provide conditions for correct operation and the correctness of the obtained results, the
following recommendations must be observed:
Before you proceed to operate the meter, acquaint yourself thoroughly with the present manual
and observe the safety regulations and specifications determined by the producer.
Any application that differs from those specified in the present manual may result in a damage to
the device and constitute a source of danger for the user.
PAT-800 and PAT-805 meters must be operated only by appropriately qualified personnel with
relevant certificates authorising the personnel to perform works on electric systems. Operating
the meter by unauthorised personnel may result in damage to the device and constitute a source
of danger for the user.
The instrument must not be used with installations or equipment situated in dangerous
environments, e.g. where fire or explosion hazards exist.
It is unacceptable to operate the following:
A damaged meter which is completely or partially out of order,
A meter with damaged test leads insulation,
A meter stored for an excessive period of time in disadvantageous conditions (e.g. excessive
humidity). If the meter has been transferred from a cool to a warm 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).
The meter may be supplied only from grounded mains sockets.
Before measurements may commence, make sure the test leads are connected to the
appropriate measurement sockets.
Do not touch the tested device during measurements.
Banana test sockets and the socket for testing IEC cables are protected against improper
connection to the voltage up to 300V AC for 60 seconds.
Repairs may be carried out only by an authorised service point.
NOTE!
Only standard and additional accessories for a given device should be used, as listed
in the "Equipment" section. Use of different accessories can lead to errors in the test
connection and can introduce additional measurement uncertainties.
NOTE!
The plug on the housing near handle must be always tightened. It can be unscrewed
only when the device is transported by an aeroplane.
Note:
Due to continuous development of the meter’s software, the actual appearance of the
display, in case of some of the functions, may slightly differ from the display presented
in this operating manual.

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2 General description and features of the instrument
PAT-800 and PAT-805 digital meters are intended to measure the basic parameters of portable
electrical devices (power tools, household appliances, etc.) important for their safety: protective
conductor resistance, insulation resistance, continuity of connections, the leakage current.
The meter may be used to test the equipment, in accordance with the following standards:
EN 60745-1 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools. Safety. Part 1: General requirements.
EN 61029 Safety of transportable motor operated electric tools. General requirements.
EN 60335-1 Household and similar electrical appliances. Safety. Part 1: General requirements.
EN 60950 Information technology equipment –Safety- Part 1: General requirements .
VDE 0404-1 Prüf- und Messeinrichtungen zum Prüfen der elektrischen Sicherheit von
elektrischen Geräten. Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen.
VDE 0404-2 Prüf- und Messeinrichtungen zum Prüfen der elektrischen Sicherheit von
elektrischen Geräten. Teil 2: Prüfeinrichtungen für Prüfungen nach Instandsetzung, Änderung
oder für Wiederholungsprüfungen.
VDE 0701-0702 Prüfung nach Instandsetzung, Änderung elektrischer Geräte.
Wiederholungsprüfung elektrischer Geräte. Allgemeine Anforderungen für die elektrische
Sicherheit.
Basic functions of the instrument:
Measurement of network voltage and frequency
Checking the resistance of L-N circuit
Checking the fuse
Measurement of protective conductor resistance (Protection class - I):
technical measurement method
measurement with sinusoidal current of network frequency and values: 200mA, 10A (only
PAT-805) and 25A (only PAT-805)
adjustable measurement time
adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10mΩ …1.99Ω with resolution 0.01Ω
Measurement of insulation resistance:
three test voltages: 100V (only PAT-805), 250 (only PAT-805) and 500V
measurement of insulation resistance up to 600M
automatic discharge of the capacitance of tested object after the insulation resistance
measurement is completed
adjustable measurement time
adjustable lower limit within the range of 0.1 ….9.9 MΩ with resolution of 0,1MΩ
Measurement of substitute leakage current:
adjustable measurement time
adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01mA/0.1mA
Measurement of PE leakage current
adjustable measurement time
adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01mA/0.1mA
Measurement of differential leakage current:
adjustable measurement time
adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01mA/0.1mA

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Measurement of touch leakage current:
adjustable measurement time
adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 ... 1.99 mA with resolution of 0.01mA
Power measurement:
adjustable measurement time
Current consumption measurement
IEC lead test
Other:
automatic selection of measuring range
990 memory cells for storing individual measurement results with the option to transfer them
to a PC via USB socket or printing
cooperation with the bar-code reader and printer
large, readable display with backlight option
ergonomic operation
Note:
The displayed E02 symbol informs that the 10/25A test set is damaged. The machine
must be sent for repair.
3 Switching on and general settings
3.1 Power supply
The device is powered from the network 187 ... 265V, 50Hz.
Two 15A fuses protect L and N lines from the supply socket to the test socket, they are tripped
when current consumption from the test socket is too high (>16A).
500mA fuse protects 200mA current controller for RPE measurement.

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3.2 Start test after switching the meter on
After switching on, the meter performs self-test to check its correct operational condition and
when this test is successfully completed, the meter automatically performs the following
measurements:
measurement of the voltage in the power supply socket, i.e. the voltage between L and N of
power supply to the meter
measurement of mains frequency
checking the continuity PE in the power supply socket
measuring the voltage between N and PE in the power supply socket
When everything is correct the following screen is displayed:
Notes:
- When the network voltage is below 187V the meter turns off automatically.
Additional information displayed by the meter
, and
an acoustic signal
Lack of PE continuity, the measurements are blocked
(message blinks).
, and
an acoustic signal
Voltage UN-PE > 25V, the measurements are blocked (the
voltage value blinks).
and
an acoustic signal
Mains voltage> 265V, measurements are blocked.
Exchanged L and N, measurements are possible.
3.3 General Settings - MENU
By pressing SET button the user enters the mode where the following actions are available:
setting date and time
communicating with PC
updating firmware
operating the meter with a bar-code reader and printer
transferring data to a pen-drive

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setting nominal network voltage
setting current values in the measurement of RPE on IEC lead (only PAT-805).
To enter the setting mode (MENU):
press SET button
Press ENTER to enter the parameter
setting.
Use buttons , to go to the
next parameter.
Use , to set the parameter
value.
Press ENTER to approve the
setting, press ESC go to the main
MENU without changing any
settings.
Notes:
- The value or symbol to be changed is blinking.
- Exit MENU using STOP/ESC.
- Settings are stored in memory after switching off the meter.
3.3.1 Setting date and time

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Press ENTER .
Use , to move
to the next group of
digits, using ,
set desired
value.
Press ENTER to confirm the
settings or ESC, to exit to main
MENU without changing any
settings.
3.3.2 Communication with PC
Press ENTER to start the
transmission.

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3.3.3 Firmware update
Press ENTER to start the
transmission. On PC run the program
downloaded from www.sonel.pl.
Notes:
- New versions of software for the meter are available at www.sonel.pl.
- This function may be used only by the computer proficient users.
- During programming, do not turn off the power supply of the meter and the power supply should be
stable. Do not disconnect the USB cable.
3.3.4 Setting the bar-code reader
Press ENTER .

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Use , to set
the operation of the
meter with the bar-
code reader ( ) or
without it ( ).
Press ENTER, to confirm the
settings, or ESC, to exit to main
MENU without changing any
settings.
Notes:
- The reader and printer have been programmed to read the codes in CODE128 standard (in PAT
devices we use digits only). PAT accepts only 7-character codes (e.g. "1234567"), any other are
considered invalid. Therefore, if you attempt to read a 6-character code (or shorter) the reader will
read it, but PAT will not save it - the same applies to 8-character codes and longer.
- The bar-code contains only ID number of the device, no additional information is coded.
- Reader configuration:
1. Connect the reader to your PC.
2. Wait until the reader is installed on your system.
3. Point the reader at the following code pressing the button. The reader signals successful read-out
by lighting green LED and a beep.
3.3.5 Printer Settings

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Press ENTER .
Use , to set
the operation of the
meter with the printer
( ) or without it
( ).
Press ENTER, to confirm the
settings, or ESC, to exit to main
MENU without changing any
settings.
Note:
- The printer must be connected to any of the USB socket of "Host" type.
- Supported types of printers: Brother QL-720NW, Brother PT-9700PC.
3.3.6 Transferring data to a pen-drive
Press ENTER .

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Use , to set
copying data ( )
or its absence ( ).
Press ENTER, to confirm the
settings and start data copying for
, or to exit to main MENU for
, or ESC, to exit to main MENU
without changing any settings.
Notes:
- Pen-drive must have FAT32 file system.
- Pen-drive must be plugged into the left USB socket of "Host" type.
- The content of memory is transferred to the pen-drive as a file in an independent format interpreted
by "Sonel Reader" freeware and "Sonel PAT" commercial software.
Additional information displayed by the meter
No communication or poor communication with the pen-
drive.
Pen-drive memory is full.
3.3.7 Setting nominal network voltage

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Press ENTER .
Use , to set
the desired
voltage.
Press ENTER, to confirm the
settings, or ESC, to exit to main
MENU without changing any
settings.
Notes:
- Nominal network voltage is used in ISUB function for calculating the leakage current, which is
measured at a voltage of 40V and its value is rescaled to the nominal voltage.
3.3.8 Setting current values in the measurement of RPE on IEC lead test
(only PAT-805)
Press ENTER .

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Use , to set
the test current (10A
or 200mA).
Press ENTER, to confirm the
settings, or ESC, to exit to main
MENU without changing any
settings.
3.3.9 Configuration of settings from PC
"Sonel PAT" software and " Sonel Reader" freeware delivered with the meter, enable user to
configure meter settings, both in terms of general data and individual parameters of each
measurement function.
When using "Sonel PAT" software - start to configure the settings by pressing Settings 1 button
displayed in the main window (Main functions tab), then in "Software settings" window press Meter
settings 2 .
When using "Sonel Reader" press Meter configuration PAT80x 1 button:
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2

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In both programs, window "PAT80x Settings" will be displayed:
Window for configuring general settings.
You can use this module to enter your contact details which will be visible on the reports printed
directly from the meter (using an optional printer). Moreover, here you can set the date, time and
language of reports printed by the meter.
1

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In Manual and Auto tabs you can configure the parameters of all measurements performed both
individually and included in auto-tests.
Window for configuring manual measurements.
Window for configuring Auto-measurements.
The software enables user to read the current configuration of the meter, save the meter settings
into a file, upload the configuration from a file, create files with different configurations, which is a
simple way to prepare a number of configurations for various requirements, e.g. for different
customers and quickly reset the meter according to current needs.