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Sonel MPI-502 Operation Manual

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  • Page 3: Operating Manual

    OPERATING MANUAL ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION METER MPI-502 SONEL S. A. ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica Version 1.16 22.01.2016...
  • Page 4 The MPI-502 is a modern, state-of-the art measuring instrument, easy to operate and safe. Read this manual to avoid mistakes during the measurements and prevent operational problems. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Clearing the whole memory ................. 37 ..............38 OMMUNICATION WITH COMPUTER 3.5.1 Package for cooperation with computer ............38 3.5.2 Data transmission ..................38 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................39 POWER SUPPLY ....................40 ............40 ONITORING THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 6 Additional uncertainty according to IEC 61557-4 (R ±200mA) ....48 9.2.2 9.2.3 Additional uncertainty according to IEC 61557-6 (RCD) ......48 EQUIPMENT ......................49 10.1 ..................49 TANDARD EQUIPMENT 10.2 ..................49 PTIONAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER ....................51 MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety The MPI-502 meter is designed for testing the protection against electric shock in the mains sys- tems. The meter is used to make measurements which results determine the electrical installation safety level. Consequently, in order to ensure safe operation and correct measurement results, ob- serve the following recommendations: ...

  • Page 8: Measurements

    Use the buttons to change the pa- rameter value. The value or symbol to be changed is flashing. symbol indicates an active parameter, symbol indicates an inactive one. Set the parameters according to the following algorithm: MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 9 - The RCD Auto mode settings are described in section 2.7.3. - PIN settings – see section 3.5.2 Data transmission. - Use OR-1 receiver (section 3.5.1) to update the software. New software may be downloaded from www.sonel.pl. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 10: Remembering The Last Measurement Result

    (error in the installation, the PE con- ductor is connected to the phase conductor) and generates a continuous audio signal. This option is available for all measurement functions related to the RCD’s and fault loop, except for Z L-N,L-L MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 11: Measurements Of Fault Loop Parameters

    (the symbol is displayed). When you are using the leads with banana plugs, before you start the measurements set the correct phase conductor length complying with the test leads length. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 12: Prospective Short-Circuit Current

    U [V] U =220V U [V] U =230V 216 240 415 440 U [V] U =240V voltage ranges for which the U voltage ranges for which the short-circuit current is calculated short-circuit current is calculated MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 13: Measurement Of Fault Loop Parameters In The L-N And L-L Systems

    L-N circuit or b) measurement in the L-L circuit The meter is ready for measurement. Phase conductor length or the sym- bol. or U voltage Press START to perform the measure- ment. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 14 Read the main result: the fault loop imped- ance Z and the mains voltage during the measurement. Press to read additional results. short-circuit current. fault loop resistance fault loop reactance MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 15: Measurement Of Fault Loop Parameters In The L-Pe System

    2.7.4 Measurement of fault loop parameters in the L-PE system Switch on the meter. Set the dial switch to the Z position. L-PE Select the leads length as described in 2.6.1 according to the needs. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 16 Phase conductor length or the symbol. voltage L-PE Press START to perform the measurement. The remaining measurement issues are analogous to the ones described for the measurements in the L-N or L-L systems. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 17: Measurement Of Fault Loop Impedance In The L-Pe System Protected By An Rcd

    2.7.5 Measurement of fault loop impedance in the L-PE system protected by an RCD The MPI-502 allows the fault loop impedance measurements without making changes in the mains with the residual current devices with rated current of minimum 30mA. Switch on the meter.
  • Page 18 RCD. In such case, try to reduce the leakage current of the tested installation (i.e. by disconnecting the loads). Additional information displayed by the meter Information and error messages are the same as in case of L-N and L-L. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 19: Measurement Of Resistance To Earth

    Measurement of resistance to earth The MPI-502 instrument can be used for approximate measurements of resistance to earth For this purpose, the phase conductor is used as secondary source of voltage which generates test cur- rent. Connection diagram for the instrument for such measurement in the TN-C, TN-S and TT sys- tems is shown in the figure below, the dial switch must be set to the Z position.

  • Page 20: Measurement Of The Residual Current Device Parameters

    I position. Set the parameters according to the following algorithm and the rules for setting the general parameters. Current Measurement Parameter RCD type n waveform mode Connect the test leads as shown in the figure. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 21 The meter is ready for measurement. voltage L-PE Press START to perform the measurement. Read the main measurement result: current. Press to read additional results. Tripping time t the I cur- rent Touch voltage MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 22: Measurement Of The Rcd Tripping Time

    Safe touch voltage is exceeded. 2.9.2 Measurement of the RCD tripping time Switch on the meter. Set the dial switch to the t position with the selected I multiplica- Δ n tion factor. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 23 Set the parameters according to the following algorithm and the rules for setting the general parameters. Current Measurement Parameter RCD type n waveform mode Connect the test leads as shown in the figure. The meter is ready for measurement. voltage L-PE Press START to perform the measurement.

  • Page 24: Automatic Rcd Parameters Measurement

    . In this mode, you do not need to activate the measure- ment each time, and your role is only to initiate the measurement and reset the RCD after each trip- ping. In the MPI-502 main menu, you can choose two main AUTO modes: - FULL mode - STANDARD mode Mode selection is described in section 2.2.
  • Page 25 If the displayed parameters are different than shown below, set them according to the following algorithm and the rules for setting the gen- eral parameters. Parameter RCD kind RCD type n Connect the test leads as shown in the figure. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 26 ESC button to go to the voltage display mode. The meter can perform the following measurements: For RCD AC: Measurement conditions Item Measured parameters Multiplication Initial phase (polarization) factor I n L-PE 0.5I positive n negative 0.5I n positive n negative n MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 27 - The meter automatically skips the measurements which are not possible, for example when the se- lected current IΔn and multiplication factor are beyond the meter’s measuring range. Additional information displayed by the meter RCD in good working order. Defective RCD. Reset RCD. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 28 If the displayed parameters are different than shown below, set them according to the following algorithm and the rules for setting the gen- eral parameters. Current Parameter RCD type n waveform Connect the test leads as shown in the figure. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 29 Notes: - Measured parameters are the same as in the table for the FULL and RCD AC mode only for select- ed current waveform. - The remaining notes and in formation as in section 2.8.3.1. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 30: Low-Voltage Resistance Measurement

    CONT algorithm. Press ENTER to confirm. The meter is ready for measurement. Connect the test leads as shown in the fig- ure. The measurement starts automatically for resistance values below 100. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 31: Low-Current Resistance Measurement

    Measurement range is exceeded. 2.10.2 Low-current resistance measurement Switch on the meter. Set the dial switch to the R position. CONT If necessary, set the R measurement according to the following al- gorithm. Press ENTER to confirm. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 32 (both leads). Message (displayed after the measurement) indicates sig- nificant disturbances in the mains during measurement. The measurement result may include a large, unspecified error. Measurement range is exceeded. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 33: Test Leads Resistance Compensation - Auto-Zeroing

    - To remove compensation, perform the activities described above but with open test leads. The message will be displayed, and the message will not be displayed in the measurement screen. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 34: Memory Of Measurement Results

    Memory of measurement results The MPI-502 meters have the memory for 10000 individual measurement results. The whole memory is divided into 10 banks with 99 cells each. Due to dynamic memory allocation, each cell can contain a different number of individual results, depending on the needs. This ensures optimum memory use.
  • Page 35 ENTER. The screen shown below appears for a moment accompanied by three short audio sig- nals. Then, the meter again displays the last measurement result. An attempt to overwrite the results triggers the warning mes- sage. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 36: Changing The Cell And Bank Number

    Use the SET/SEL button to set the active (flashing) cell or bank number. Use the rows to change the cell or bank number. Browsing the memory Switch on the meter. Set the dial switch to the MEM position. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 37 0,5I n at 1I n at 1I n at 2I n at 2I n at 5I n at 5I n (absence for RCD AUTO) (absence for RCD AUTO) as above (12 rows) for pulsating current MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 38: Clearing The Memory

    The deletion pro- gress is shown on the screen as scroll- ing cell numbers. When deletion is completed, the me- ter generates three short audio signals and sets the cell number to 1. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 39: Clearing The Whole Memory

    Press ENTER to start deleting or ESC The deletion pro- to abort. gress is shown on the screen as scrolling bank and cell numbers. When deletion is completed, the meter generates three short audio signals and sets the cell number to MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 40: Communication With Computer

    The following screen appears, in- quiring about initiation of radio trans- mission. Press ENTER. The radio transmission screen will appear. To transmit the data, follow the instruction from your software. Press ESC to exit the communication mode. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    N and PE connections The RCD does not trip set too low Set correct I n n during the tripping test Incorrectly set current Set correct current wave- waveform form Damaged RCD test the RCD with the MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 42: Power Supply

    Z L-N,L-L L-N,L-L function Power supply Monitoring the power supply voltage The batteries charging level is indicated by the symbol located in the top right-hand corner of the screen: Batteries charged. Batteries discharged. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 43: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing the batteries The power supply of the MPI-502 meter is from four LR6 alkaline batteries or four NiMH recharge- able batteries (size AA). The batteries are in an compartment in the bottom part of the casing.

  • Page 44: Cleaning And Maintenance

     if you are not going to use the instrument for a longer time, remove the batteries,  during a prolonged storage recharge the batteries from time to time to prevent total discharging. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 45: Dismantling And Disposal

    Mains rated frequency f : 50Hz, 60Hz  Frequency operating range: 45…65Hz  Maximum test current: 7.6A dla 230V (3x10ms), 13.3A for 400V (3x10ms)  Check of PE terminal connection correctness with the contact electrode (for Z L-PE MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 46 X Display range Resolution Basic uncertainty 0..19.99  0.01  (6% + 10 digits) of Z value 20.0..199.9  0.1  (6% + 5 digits) of Z value  Calculated and displayed values Z <200 MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 47 5*I ..............0..8% n n n ..................–8..0% for 0,5*I n RMS leakage current during the RCD tripping time measurement Multiplication factor setting n 10,5           MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 48 ..1,4 x I n n n 300mA 120..420mA  It is possible to start the measurement from positive or negative half-period of forced residual cur- rent  Test current flow time ....... max. 3200 ms MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 49 ... development, design and manufacture according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, PN-N-18001 s) instrument conforming to IEC 61557 product meets the EMC requirements (resistance for industrial environments) according to the standards ..............EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-2:2006 MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 50: Additional Information

    0,5% (BAT is not displayed) Temperature 0...35°C 1,5% 9.2.3 Additional uncertainty according to IEC 61557-6 (RCD) Influencing value Designation Additional uncertainty Location Supply voltage 0% (BAT is not displayed) Temperature 0...35°C Electrodes resistance Mains voltage 85%..110% MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 51: Equipment

    In addition, the following items not included in the standard kit can be purchased from the manu- facturer or the distributors: WAPRZ005REBB WAPRZ010REBB   10m lead, red 5m lead, red WAPRZ020REBB WASONYEOGB1   blade probe with banana socket 20m lead, red MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
  • Page 52 AGT-63P adapter for three-phase sock-  WAPROKALK software for creating drawings, electrical installation diagrams SONEL Schematic WAADAKEY1  adapter – USB dongle for the software  software for creating measurement cal- "SONEL Kalkulacje” culations (SONEL Calculations) MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...

  • Page 53: Manufacturer

    SONEL S.A. ul. 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. MPI-502 OPERATING MANUAL, version 1.16...
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