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1. sw W Values displayed on U Li H H 1 X H H the additional field 1 LII LII LII IM LJ I AN mA Zm ir Fh me 7 m A Main reading field 9 Memory storing or memory viewing mode active Symbol indicating battery charge status Memory bank and memory cell number Warning important error message displayed read the operating manual Values displayed on the main field Units of displayed on the main field SSner OPERATING MANUAL RCD TESTER MRP 201 SONEL SA ul Wokulskiego 11 58 100 Swidnica Poland Version 1 05 07 01 2015 The MRP 201 meter is a modern easy and safe measuring device Please acquaint yourself with the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of the meter CONTENTS 1 5 2 NIEASUREMEN LS R 6 251 SELECTION OF GENERAL MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS cccecescecesceceecececceceseeces 6 22 REMEMBERING THE LAST MEASUREMENT RESULT ceccececececcececececececcscececeeess 7 2 3 MEASUREMENT OF ALTERNATING VOLTAGE 8 2 4 MEASUREMENT OF VOLTAGE AND 8 2 5 VALIDATION OF THE CONNECTIONS THE PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR 8 2 6 MEASUREMENT RCD PARAMETERS csccsceccsceccececcececescsceccscuscscesescucescesescecs 9 2 6 1 Measure2. 222020000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 34 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2220220000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 35 9 1 BA ICDA PA A OE Ao RM DRE 35 9 2 ADDITIONAL DATA ACCORDING TO IEC 61557 6 38 CEOUIPNIENCE 39 LO SEANDARDEOUIPMBNI EE ere ete ere at e ees E neon 10 27 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 5 2 02 9222050094886 1 MANUFACTURER 1 Safety MRP 201 meter is designed for performing check tests of protection against electric shock in mains systems The meter is used for making the measurements the results of which determine safety of electrical installations 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 The device must be operated solely by appropriately qualified personnel with relevant certificates to realise measurements of electric installation Operation of the meter realised by unauthorised personnel may result in da
3. OPERATION MANUAL RCD TESTER MRP 201 MRP 201 Measuring terminals Start the measurement procedure Contact electrode SET SEL used for entering meter settings and selecting the digit to be changed Shift selection right left up down On and off function keep the button depressed for some time to turn on in two steps and off the display lighting Parameter configuration mode active Maximum allowed temperature inside the meter is exceeded DISPLAY ESC return to previous function exit the function Approving selected function ROTARY SWITCH FOR SELECTING FUNCTIONS Selecting the measurement function t 0 5x RCD response time measurement for 0 5I t 1x RCD response time measurement for 11 t 2x RCD response time measurement for 21 t 5 RCD response time measurement for 51 AUTO RCD automatic measurement RCD response tripping time measurement U f measurement of voltage and frequency MEM View and erase the memory content and data transmission Units of displayed Interference voltage causing on the additional additional measurement uncertainty Ready for measurement L and N leads switched _ gt 0 P multiplication factor 1 25 Safe contact voltage J ra a 2 50V RCD type lt Current waveform A AS MPG MEJ Bank Cell Additional display field
4. selective 100mA s 50V A A A A short time delaved 30mA VA G 25V U R A A A g standard for selective gt oma 4b Ay 9 40 125v 46 tU R lan of switch mode Current Type U Measurement waveform E Connect the test leads as shown on the drawing Connecting N conductor IS necessary for pulsed current with direct current ofiset and for direct current The meter is ready for measurement UL pe voltage 13 ln 3 Us lanx1 25 V button ta Perform measurement by pressing START push Read the main measurement result ta disconnection response time lan Ju laxi 25 UB ln Ju 1x1 U 25V Re dil Up contact voltage dil Resistance to earth RE kQ Messages and information displayed by the meter as in Section 2 6 1 2 6 3 Automatic measurement of RCD parameters The meter enables automatic measurement of the following RCD disconnection times t4 disconnection current la touch voltage Ug and resistance to earth Rg In this mode there is no need to trigger the measurement foe every single measurement and the role of the user is reduced to initiate the measurement and switch on RCD after each tripping MRP 201 provides two AUTO modes to be chosen from the main menu FULL mode 14 STANDARD mode Mode selection is described in Section 2 1 2 6 3 1 FULL
5. AA 4 pcs S AQIMENSIONS a Ed AS lai 220x98x58 mm EP cC E ES approx 0 7 kg gj storage temperaltul ua ue adw w W w Feu E CER CUPRUM LY Te 20 70 C h operating temperature ea od ai ea ee 10 50 De EE 20 80 p delerence teimpeldllile 23 2 C KK cicius er E 40 60 li altitude above leveine e t nA ee ieee 2000m m number of measurements for rechargeable batteries 6000 2 measurements per minute M JISPIAV a LCD segment memory of measurement 990 cells 10000 entries p dala OE TU radio link waveband ISM 433 MHz q quality standard development design and manufacturing are ISO 9001 compliant r the device meets the requirements of the IEC 61557 standard 37 s the product meets the EMC requirements immunity for industrial environment according to the folowing s andado usati dicor anawa RENO R do doro e LU cous 9 2 Additional data according to IEC 61557 6 RCD Data on additional uncertainties are useful mainly when the meter is used in non standard conditions and for metrological laboratories for the purpose of calibration la UB
6. according to section 3 2 Set the cell number to before 1 The symbol QEL appears which indicates the readiness to delete Press ENTER The and symbols appear asking you to confirm deletion 25 Cz d Bank Cell to abort 38 4 Press ENTER to start deleting or ESC The deletion progress is shown on the display as scrolling cell numbers When deletion is complete the meter generates two short beeps and sets the cell number to 1 and the bank number to 0 3 4 2 Deleting the whole memory com lt Ta A T Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch fix MEM position ud E Cz d 2 Bank Cell Set the bank number to before 0 The symbol gt UL L appears which indicates the readiness to delete L 3 Press ENTER The onf and symbols appear m asking you to confirm deletion 26 Cz d Bank Cell Press ENTER to start deleting or ESC to abort The deletion progress is shown on the display as scrolling bank and cell numbers When deletion is complete the meter generates two short beeps and sets the cell number to 1 and the bank number to O Bank Cell 3 5 Communication with PC 3 5 1 Computer connection accessories What is necessary in order to operate the meter with a computer is additional accessories namely an OR 1 receiver and app
7. additional results press gt a lan 30 _ Response x time tai at lA ms current N b EW NE _ I Ug contact lan Ju voltage 25V Us A 1 LIV 9 V gt a Resistance M mA to earth 25 AB 3 v U Notes The value of l4 and its multiplication factor along with current waveform must be selected in a manner enabling the meter to perform the measurement The set of measurement parameters which is not supported by the meter can not be entered when one parameter is entered the remaining parameters change their values to default values see Technical Specifications Table of forced current values Measurement of response time 1 is not available for short time delay switches and for selective switches and for direct current Ug and Re values are measured with test current 0 4lan without RCD tripping If during this measurement RCD is tripped the following message Err is displayed for a while and the next measurement if applicable la or ta will not be performed Due to the nature of the measurement increase of lacurrent in steps measured disconnection response time tai in this mode may include a positive error or as a result of RCD inertia the following symbol may be displayed FCG If the result is not within the acceptable range for a given RCD repeat the measurement in ta mode section 2 6 2 Enter th
8. direct current offset Test range according to IEC 61557 0 15 1 4 lan for lan230mA and 0 15 2 lan for lan 10mA Selected Measurement nominal current Test Test current range Resolution uncertainty of RCD basic 10 mA 1 5 20 0mA 0 15 X lan 2 0 x NUMEN VEI 10 96 lan 2 e measurement can be performed for positive or negative half periods of forced leakage current e test current passage time at f 50 0 2 max 14710 ms Measurement of RCD disconnection current la for differential direct current Test range according to IEC 61557 0 2 2 lnn Selected nominal Measurement Test Test current current of Resolution uncertainty range basic RCD 2 0 20 0mA 6 60 100 mA 20 200mA 1 mA 0 2 x lan 2 0 X lan 10 300 mA 60 600mA e measurement can be performed for positive or negative forced leakage current e test current passage time at f 50 0Hz max 4500 ms Other technical specifications a type of insulation double 61010 1 and IEC 61557 compliant b measurement IV 300V III 600V EN 61010 1 compliant C degree of protection of enclosure to EN 60529 IP67 d power supply for the meter alkaline batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries size
9. mode ta 4 T Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch to AUTO position 2 If displayed parameters differ from those required set them according to the following algorithm and according to the rules described in general parameters setting po 500mA v 300mA v selective 100mA 5 s 50V v v v v short time 30mA 25V v g g NE standard for selective Q m 4b 4b 125v Type Type ser meter of switch of switch UL Connect test leads according to the drawing Connecting N conductor IS necessary for pulsed current with direct current offset and for direct current 4 The meter is ready for measurement 15 READY lan Lima UL pevoltage 5 Press START push button to start measurement m lan Lima After each activation la x1 turn on tested RCD READY 7 Read the main measurement result hoad good or bAd lan Lima bad 0 P 1 NaM Enter the result into memory by pressing ENTER or see the components of the result 4 and gt go to displaying voltage values by pressing ESC The meter provides the following measurements For RCD AC Measurement conditions measured multiplication Initial phase polarization factor Eu po M 16 tA V t tA V t lA V 1 fpostive l negative O points in which an efficient RCD s
10. powered from accumulators in very hot environments The nominal working temperature must be absolutely observed 33 6 Cleaning and maintenance NOTE Apply solely the maintenance methods specified by the manufacturer within the present manual The casing of the meter may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth using all purpose detergents Do not use any solvents or cleaning agents which might scratch the casing powders pastes etc The electronic system of the meter does not require maintenance 7 Storage In the case of storage of the device the following recommendations must be observed e Disconnect all the test leads from the meter e Clean the meter and all its accessories thoroughly e n the case the meter is to be stored for a prolonged period of time the batteries must be removed from the device e In order to prevent a total discharge of the accumulators in the case of a prolonged storage charge them from time to time 8 Dismantling and utilisation Worn out electric and electronic equipment should be gathered selectively i e it must not be placed with waste of another kind Worn out electronic equipment should be sent to a collection point in accordance with the law of worn out electric and electronic equipment Before the equipment is sent to a collection point do not dismantle any elements Observe the local regulations concerning disposal of packages worn out batteries and accumulators 34 9 Technic
11. the measurement readiness mode NOTE After replacing the batteries rechargeable batteries always set the power supply type The correct charge indication depends on this setting the discharge characteristics of disposable and rechargeable batteries are different NOTE Have the meter serviced in case of battery leakage inside the compartment Rechargeable batteries must be recharged in an external charger 32 5 3 General principles regarding using Ni MH accumulators If you do not use the device for a prolonged period of time then it is recommended to remove the accumulators and store them separately Store the accumulators in a dry cool and well ventilated place and protect them from direct sunlight The temperature of the environment in the case of prolonged storage should not exceed 30 C If the accumulators are stored for a long time in a high temperature then the occurring chemical processes may reduce their lifetime Accumulators NiMH resist normally 500 1000 charging cycles The accumulators reach their maximum capacity after being formatted 2 3 charge and discharge cycles The most important factor which influences the lifetime of an accumulator is the depth of discharge The deeper the discharge of the accumulator the shorter its lifetime The memory effect is limited in the case of NiMH accumulator These accumulators may be charged at any point with no serious consequences However it is recommended to d
12. the meter may occur if discharged batteries are left in the meter Before measurements may commence make sure the test leads are connected to the appropriate measurement sockets Do not operate a meter with an open or incorrectly closed battery accumulator compartment or power it from other sources than those specified in the present manual Repairs may be realised solely by an authorised service point ATTENTION 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 An attempt to install drivers in 64 bit Windows 8 may result in displaying Installation failed message Cause Windows 8 by default blocks drivers without a digital signature Solution Disable the driver signature enforcement in Windows Attention 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 2 Measurements WARNING During RCD measurements the earthed parts and parts accessible in the electrical installation being tested must not be touched WARNING During a measurement switching of the range switch is forbidden because it may damage the meter and pose a threat to the user 2 1 Selection of general
13. this result component may be free When results of measurements made for a different type of RCD or a different lan current are stored the results concerning a given RCD that have been stored previously will be lost Complete set of results main result and supplementary results for a given measuring function and preset measurement settings are stored in the memory 3 2 Changing the cell and bank number W Press ENTER after completion of the measurement The meter is in the memory storing mode Bank Cell The cell number is flashing change use A and buttons 2 Press SET SEL Th Bank Cell e ban number is flashing change use A and V buttons Press SET SEL The cell number is flashing again 3 3 Viewing memory data OY Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch MEM position 24 CE JE The symbol indicating the content Bank Cell of the cell saved as last is displayed and after 5 seconds the first result is shown The cell number is flashing Use SET SEL buttons and then A and V buttons To view the content of a cell use 4 and gt buttons If the bank or cell number is Bank Cell flashing its number can be Jn i JU changed ln Lima U 50V Us n LI b 3 4 Deleting memory data 3 4 1 Deleting bank data Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch to MEM position Set the bank number to be deleted
14. Mains voltage 85 110 peston AA SSH 38 10Equipment 10 1 Standard equipment Standard set of equipment supplied by the manufacturer includes MRP 201 meter WMPLMRP201 set of test leads adapter WS 05 with UNI SCHUKO angle plug CAT III 300V WAADAWS05 leads 1 2m CAT III 1000V with banana plugs 3 pcs yellow WAPRZ1X2YEBB red WAPRZ1X2REBB and blue WAPRZ1X2BUBB accessories crocodile clip CAT III 1000V 1 pc yellow K02 WAKROYE20K02 test probe with banana socket CAT 1000V 2 pcs red WASONREOGB1 and blue WASONBUOGB 1 carrying case for the meter and accessories WAFUTM6 strap for carrying the meter WAPOZSZE4 radio module OR 1 for data transmission WAADAUSBOR1 operating manual warranty card calibration certificate 4 R6 batteries SONEL CD plastic hook to hang the meter 10 2 Optional accessories Additionally the following items that are not included in the scope of standard equipment can be purchased from the manufacturer or the distributors WAADATWR1J WAADAWSO01 e RCD testing adapter TWR 1J WS 01 adapter triggering the measurement with the UNI Schuko plug 39 LSWPLMRP201 WAPROSONPE5 e calibration certificate e SONEL Pomiary Elektryczne SONEL Electrical Measurements software for generating measurement reporis 11 Manufacturer The manufacturer of the device which also provides guarantee and post guarantee service is the follow
15. Replace recharge the batteries Note e The bAt symbol in the display means that the supply voltage is too low and indicates that the batteries must be replaced or recharged e Measurements performed with an insufficient supply voltage feature additional errors which the user is unable to evaluate 5 2 Replacing batteries rechargeable batteries MRP 201 is powered by four R6 disposable or rechargeable batteries alkaline batteries are recommended The rechargeable batteries are placed in the compartment at the bottom of the enclosure WARNING Before replacing the batteries disconnect the test leads from the meter To replace the batteries 1 Disconnect the leads from the measuring circuit and turn off the meter 2 Remove the screw that secures the battery cover the bottom of the enclosure 3 Replace all batteries Observe the correct polarity when putting new batteries on the elastic part of the contact plate Reverse polarity will not damage the meter or the batteries but the meter will not work 4 Place and tighten the battery compartment cover After replacing batteries rechargeable batteries and turning on the meter it starts in the power supply source selection mode 31 Selected power source rechargeable batteries Use and buttons to switch between disposable and rechargeable batteries Y Press ENTER to validate the choice The meter goes to
16. al specifications 9 1 Basic data Abbreviation used in the specification of measurement uncertainty means a standard measured value Voltage measurement Measurement uncertainty 0 0 299 9 V 2 m v 6 digits 300 500V 2 m v 2 digits e Frequency range 45 65Hz Frequency measurement Measurement uncertainty 45 0 65 0 Hz 0 1 m v 1 digit e Voltage range 50 500V Measurement of parameters of RCD Rated operating voltage Un 220V 230V 240V Operating voltage range 180 270V Rated mains frequency fn 50Hz 60Hz Operating frequency range 45 65Hz Control of correctness of PE terminal connection by means of a contact electrode RCD trigger and response time test ta for ta measuring mode Test range according to IEC 61557 Oms to the upper limit of displayed value Setting f Type of multiple Test Resolution Basic uncertainty of RCD 10 m 0 5 deleta ype bio and short time n m 2 m v 2 digits 0 500 ms Sl 1 SAR 0 200 ms 0 150 ms 1 for lan 10mA and 0 5 lan uncertainty is 2 3 digits Accuracy of differential current setting ouem gem t PI 0 896 for 0 5 lAn Vida ict de d ERROR ERN 8 096 RCD tripping time may depend on the number of RCD trippings in the previous measurements devices connected to the system leakage currents in the system etc When results of measur
17. ctor measurements must be imme diately stopped and a fault in the installation must be removed The person making a measurement must ensure that he she is standing on a non insulated floor during the measurement otherwise the result of the measurement may be incorrect The threshold value which triggers the signal of exceeded allowable voltage on PE conduit is approximately 50 V 2 6 Measurement of RCD parameters 2 6 1 Measurement of RCD disconnection current 1 N Turn on the meter 2 Uf Turn the rotary switch MEM to the position la Set the parameters according to the following algorithm and according to the rules described in general parameters setting v A v cdm v 500mA An amp v 300 4 v selective 100mA fM JN 50V A amp A A A T z Y Y 30mA vA 25V Us Re A v v for selective v standard Q m 4 lt b a 125v lt gt IUGR Current Type UL halal waveform of switch mode lan 10 n Connect 3 the test leads as shown on the drawing Connecting N conductor IS necessary for pulsed current with direct current ofiset and for direct current READY dim The meter is ready for measurement U UL pe voltage Perform measurement by pressing START push button Read the main An mA measurement result U 25V la current 3 CW To read
18. e RCD is tripped RCD is tripped already at 40 of lan set value During the test the switch is not tripping During measurements of RCD disconnection current rcd symbol is displayed although the switch was tripped Large differences Initial magnetization of between the results of the transformer core repeated measurements inside the RCD Check if the batteries are placed correctly replace and or recharge the rechargeable batteries If this does not help sent the meter for servicing Discharged or incorrectly placed batteries rechargeable batteries No acclimatization Do not perform the measurements until the meter reaches the ambient temperature about 30 minutes and dries Check the connections and remove defects Incorrect connections in the tested installation The network with high noise or unstable voltage The set value of l4 is to high Relatively high leakage Set correct lan currents in the Reduce leakage currents installation Error in the installation Verify the correctness of N and PE connections The set value of lan is to Set correct lan low Improper current waveform setting RCD damaged Perform a larger number of measurements average the results Set the proper current waveform Test RCD by pressing TEST button or replace RCD Error in the installation Verify the correctness of N and PE connections RCD switch should be co
19. e result into memory see section 3 2 or press ESC to return to displaying only voltage value The last measurement result is stored until START button is pressed again or the position of rotary switch is changed 11 Additional information displayed by the meter READY The meter is ready for measurement Voltage on terminals L and PE is not within the measurable range L and N conductors have been switched voltage between terminals PE and N The temperature inside the meter has risen above the limit the measurement is blocked RCD is inactive Safe contact voltage exceeded RE value is out of range The measurement cancelled with ESC The loss of voltage during the measurement After Ug measurement la or t measurement has not been performed because the values of Rg and mains voltage did not allow to generate the required current Damaged current setting circuit Try to perform measurement again If the message reappears please send the meter for repair 2 6 2 Measurement of RCD disconnection time 1 u AUTO M Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch la to a position for tA measurement with selected multiplication Set the parameters according to the following algorithm and according to the rules described in general parameters setting ta ix GQ ix factor of lan 12 Parameter 3 A v A 500 JJ A A 300 A A Y
20. ements obtained in AUTO mode raise doubts repeat the measurements in single mode 35 Effective value of forced leakage current at measurement of RCD disconnection time Multiplication factor setting Measurement of resistance to earth Selected nominal Test Fesol tioH Test Basic uncertainty current range current of switch 10 mA gt 0 10 m v 8 digits PO 0 01 kO 0 01kQ 0 10 m v 5 100 mA 10 500 0 40 300 10 1660 120 0 5 5 digits 500 10 1000 200 Measurement of contact voltage Us relation to nominal differential current Test range according to IEC 61557 10 0 99 9 V range current 0 10 5 ais 0 4 x lm digits 10 0 99 9 V 0 1596 Measurement of RCD disconnection current lA for sinusoidal differential current Test range according to IEC 61557 0 3 1 0 lAn Selected nominal current Measurement of 158 Resolution uncertainty range basic of RCD 33100mA_ o 90 30 0 mA 100 mA 33 100 mA 0 3 x lan 1 5 lan 300 mA 90 300 mA 1mA 500 mA 150 500 mA 36 it is possible to start the measurement from the positive or the negative half period of forced leakage current e test current passage time 50 0 2 max 7510 ms Measurement of RCD disconnection current la for differential unidirectional pulsed current and unidirectional pulsed current with 6mA
21. eter is in the memory ENTER storing mode AMIE Bank Cell The cell number is i flashing Cell is empty a M 4 The cell contains the U 50V lA result of the same type m which is to be entered f R R V al mA The cell contains the ta measurement results of the displayed types me lt After 55 the first result ma ma a displayed 22 The cell contains the measurement results of all types After 5s the first result displayed Use 4 and gt buttons to view amp lt different types of results 4 I 3 2 or leave the current number Then press E ENTER again The following screen appears for lt A a moment accompanied by three short beeps p and then the meter returns to display the last result of the measurement Select the bank and cell number see section au Bank Cell Ka An attempt to overwrite a result causes the warning symbol to appear au Bank Cell ich Press ENTER to overwrite the result or ESC to abort 23 Notes case of RCD s the above warning message will appear also when an attempt is made to store a result of specific measurement or result component that has been made at different preset of lm current or for a different type of RCD set standard short time delay selective than the measurements the results of which are already stored in this cell despite the fact that the memory space designated for
22. he switch was tripped during the measurement of Ug Re or ta at the half value of lan the switch did not trip during other component measurements the value of safe voltage UL has been exceeded voltage was disconnected during one of the component measurements 18 e the values of and mains voltage did not allow to generate the required current value for one of component measurements The meter automatically skips the measurements impossible to perform e g the value of selected lan current and its multiplication factor exceed the testing range of the meter Criteria for assessing the correctness of component results 0 5 lAn S la VS 1 lAn 0 35 l4n lt lA and 4 48 2 lan for lan 10mA 0 35 lan lt lA and s 1 4 lAs for remaining lan 0 5 lm S lA 2 lAn ta at 0 5 lan rcd for all types of RCD ta at 1 lan lt 300ms for standard RCD s ta at 2 lan lt 150ms for standard RCD s ta at 5 lan lt 40ms for standard RCD s 130ms s ta at 1 lt 500ms for selective RCD s 60ms lt t at 2 lan lt 200ms for selective RCD s 50ms lt ta at 5 lan lt 150ms for selective RCD s 10ms s ta at 1 lan lt 300ms for short time delay RCD s 10ms s ta at 2 lan lt 150ms for short time delay RCD s 10ms s ta at 5 lan lt 40ms for short time delay RCD s Additional information displayed by the meter RCD in good working order Wd RCD not in god working order Other information displayed by the meter as in Sec
23. hould be disconnected E For RCD A Measurement conditions Parameters lan measured multiplication Initial phase polarization factor 2 00 eft O UB RE SS ta positive ta negative tA V positive ta negative tA V positive ta negative tA V positive ta negative lA V positive la negative ALAN positive negative ta positive AM negative positive tA VU negative h lI aea d gt co LI no no X positive Slan Co negative positive lA V negative A positive negative tA 21 positive 31 mw 24 points in which an efficient RCD should be disconnected For RCD B Measurement conditions Parameters lan measured multiplication Initial phase polarization factor Al Ue Be 17 C1 alo postive O negative positive Bln positive O Bim O 0 positive negative positive 05lnm negative positive negative KONNE positive points in which an efficient RCD should be disconnected Notes The number of measured parameters depends on the settings entered in the main menu Up and are always measured Automatic measurement is interrupted in the following cases t
24. ing company SONEL S A ul Wokulskiego 11 58 100 widnica Poland tel 48 74 858 38 60 fax 48 74 858 38 09 E mail export 2sonel pl Web page www sonel pl Attention Service repairs must be realised solely by the manufacturer 40 WARNINGS AND GENERAL INFORMATION DISPLAYED BY THE METER NOTE MRP 201 meter is designed to operate at the rated phase voltages 220V 230V and 240V Connection of the voltage higher than acceptable between any of the terminals may damage the meter and cause a hazardto the user The meter is ready for measurement Voltage on terminals L and N is within the measurable range Voltage on terminals L and PE is not within the measurable range This message displayed after the measurement indicates major nois in the system during the measurement Then measurement result may be affected by a large unspecified error The temperature inside the meter has risen above the limit The measurement is blocked L and N conductors have been switched voltage between terminals PE and N The RCD has not tripped or has tripped during the measurement of U Re Safe contact voltage exceeded RCD not in good working order Switch on the RCD Measuring range is exceeded The value of R is exceeded for RCD RCD in good working order Status of batteries rechargeable batteries Charged Discharged Batteries rechargeable batteries fully discharged Replace or recharge the batteries SONEL SIA Wok
25. ingle measurement results depending on the needs Optimal use of the memory can be ensured in this way Each measurement result can be stored in a memory cell marked with a selected number and in a selected memory bank Thanks to this the user of the meter can at his her option assign memory cell numbers to individual measurement points and the memory bank numbers to individual facilities The user can also perform measurements in any sequence and repeat them without losing other data Memory of measurement results is not deleted when the meter is switched off Thanks to this the data can be later read or sent to a computer The number of a current memory cell or memory bank is not changed either Note Results of measurements performed for all measuring functions can be stored in one memory cell After each entry of the measurement result to the cell its number is automatically incremented Set the appropriate cell number to allow entering to a single cell of successive measurement results relating to a given measuring point facility Only the results of measurements triggered by START push button may be stored in the memory is recommended to delete the memory after reading the data or before performing a new series of measurements that may be stored into the same memory cells as the previous ones 3 1 Storing the measurement result data in the memory 1 Press ENTER after completion of E the measurement ENTER The m
26. ischarge them completely every few cycles During storage of Ni MH accumulators they are discharged at the rate of approximately 3096 per month Keeping accumulators at high temperatures may accelerate this process even 100 In order to prevent excessive discharge of accumulators after which it would be necessary to format them it is recommended to charge the accumulators from time to time even if not in use Modern fast chargers detect both too low and too high a temperature of accumulators and react to the situation adequately Too low a temperature should prevent the start of the process of charging which might damage the accumulator irreparably An increase of the temperature of the accumulator is a signal to stop charging and is a typical phenomenon However charging at a high temperature of the environment apart from reducing the lifetime causes an accelerated increase of the temperature of the accumulator which will be not charged to its full capacity Remember that in the case of quick charging accumulators are charged to approximately 8096 of their capacity better results may be obtained if the process of charging is continued the charger goes then to the phase of charging with a low current and after next couple of hours the accumulators are charged to their full capacity Do not charge or use accumulators in extreme temperatures Extreme temperatures reduce the lifetime of batteries and accumulators Avoid placing devices
27. mage to the device and constitute a source of danger for the user Using this manual does not exclude the need to comply with occupational health and safety regulations and with other relevant fire regulations required during the performance of a particular type of work Before starting the work with the device in special environments e g potentially fire risk explosive environment it is necessary to consult it with the person responsible for health and safety 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 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 of a high level of relative humidity do not realise measurements until the meter has been warmed up to the ambient temperature approximately 30 minutes It should be remembered that BAT message appearing on the display indicates that supply voltage of the meter is too low This message signals also that the batteries must be replaced or the accumulator charged Measurements performed by means of the meter whose supply voltage is too low are burdened with additional errors that are impossible to be estimated by the user Such measurements must not be relied on in order to state correctness of protection of a network tested Battery spill and damage to
28. measurement parameters W 1 Keeping the SET SEL button depressed turn on the meter and wait for the parameter selection screen Use the 4 butions to go to the next m _ parameter Use the A V buttons to change the parameter value The value or symbol to be changed is sm om Y J The YE symbol indicates an active parameter the na symbol indicates an inactive one 2 Set the parameters according to the following algorithm 9 900 lt OChanging the blinking digit Next digit ER 4p 55 e Transmission start V bU 4 V 39 gt a gt lt gt on 40 _ Parameters Change Power Program PIEMONT RCD AUTO PIN source update Symbol s Ruta Pin GUPP UF dk na no na rd YES ao YES ab YES e Pme R R dh symbol s 3 Press ENTER to validate last change and to the measurement function Or Press ESC to go the measurement function without validating the changes Symbol N in this case indicates positive phase polarity while symbol negative The same applies to pulsed and direct current Symbol indicates that no auto off time has been set RCD Auto mode settings are described in Section 2 6 3 PIN settings see section 3 5 2 Data Transmission Notes 2 2 Remembering the last measurement result The result of the latest meas
29. ment of RCD disconnection 9 2 6 2 Measurement of RCD disconnection time eee 12 2 6 3 Automatic measurement RCD 14 3 MEMORY OF MEASUREMENT RESULTS 2 020020000000000000000000000000 22 3 1 STORING THE MEASUREMENT RESULT DATA IN THE MEMORY 22 3 2 CHANGING THE CELL AND BANK NUMBER csccececcsceccececcecececcecscscescscesescececs 24 3 3 VIEWING MEMORY DATA eee dE WEOL 24 3 4 DELETING MEMORY DATA cccsscecceccscescsceccecescescsceccscescescescscescescescssessescescecens 25 3 4 1 Deletng bank EA 25 3 4 2 Deleting the whole memory 26 3 5 COMMUNICATION WITH PC 27 3 5 1 Computer connection accessories 27 3 5 2 Data transmissi 27 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Pere EE ere ree sages dA 29 5 METER POWER SUPPLY ida ee Coi Tore 31 5 1 MONITORING OF THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE ccccceccececcececcecescscecescecescesecs 31 5 2 REPLACING BATTERIES RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES eee 31 5 3 GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING USING NI MH ACCUMULATORS 33 6 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 2220000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 34 7 STORAGE 5 63 34 8 DISMANTLING AND UTILISATION
30. nsidered as faulty Tripping time is longer than the measurement time It is normal for some direct acting RCDs try to perform further 29 30 of the tripping time for the same RCD Performing ta or lA Contact voltage which measurement is is generated during t4 or impossible la measurement may exceed the value of safe voltage then the measurement is automatically blocked The set value of lmn is to high Unstable measurement Significant leakage result foe Ug or i e currents have high the results of variability successive measurements performed at the same point of installation differ significantly from each other Symbol FE does not Contact electrode is not appear although the functioning correctly or voltage between the the meter input circuits contact electrode and are damaged PE conductor exceeds the detector threshold about 50V measurements mE EE opposite polarities of differential current the protective conductor Verify the selection of RCD in relation to the rated differential current Set correct lan Return the meter for servicing using a malfunctioning meter is unacceptable 5 Meter power supply 5 1 Monitoring of the power supply voltage The charge level of the batteries or rechargeable batteries is indicated by the symbol in the right upper corner of the display on a current basis Batteries charged _ Batteries discharged bH
31. ropriate software If this package has not been purchased along with the meter it can be bought from the manufacturer or an authorized distributor where detailed software information is also available 3 5 2 Data transmission 0 Connect OR 1 module to the USB socket of the PC 653 1 Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch MEM position Press SET SEL for about 2 seconds the meter will ask you to activate the radio transmission 27 28 Press ENTER the radio transmission screen will appear Y To transmit data follow the instructions of the software Press ESC to exit the transmission mode 4 Troubleshooting Before returning the instrument for repair call the service perhaps the meter is not damaged and the problem has occurred for another reason The meter repairs should be carried out only in the outlets authorized by the manufacturer The following table describes the recommended procedure in certain situations that occur when using the meter The meter does not start after pressing button O During the voltage measurement the following symbol is displayed bRE The meter turns off during the initial test Measurement errors after moving the meter from cold environment to warm and humid environment Consecutive results obtained in the same measuring point are significantly different from each other During contact voltage measurement or earth resistanc
32. tion 2 6 1 2 6 3 2 STANDARD mode 2 If displayed parameters differ from those required set them according to the following algorithm and according to the rules described in general parameters setting Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch to AUTO position 19 20 v 300 A A v v selective 100mA A S 50V A v v v v short time delaved 30mA AA G 25V A amp v v standard for selective Q a a lt a 125v Current Type Parameter lan waveform at i UL Connect test leads according to the drawing Connecting N conductor IS necessary for pulsed current with direct current ofiset and for direct current The meter is ready for measurement U_ pevoltage 5 Press START push button to start measurement After each activation turn on tested RCD Read the main measurement result band good or d bad m Notes Measured parameters are the same as those presented in the table for FULL and RCD AC mode for selected current waveform Other messages and information as in Section 2 6 3 1 21 3 Memory of measurement results MRP 201 meters are equipped with the memory that can store 10000 single measurement results The whole memory is divided into 10 memory banks with 99 cells in each bank Thanks to dynamic memory allocation each of the memory cells can contain different quantity of s
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34. urement is remembered by the meter until a next measurement is started or measurement settings are changed or the measuring function is changed by means of the rotary switch or the meter is switched off When you go to the output screen of a given function you can recall this result with the ESC button by pressing ENTER Similarly you can view the latest measurement result after turning off and then turning on the meter if the position of function selector has not been changed 2 3 Measurement of alternating voltage The meter measures and displays alternating mains voltage in all measuring functions This voltage is measured for the frequencies within the range of 45 65 Hz The test leads should be connected as for a given measuring function 2 4 Measurement of voltage and frequency 1 LL Ta A Set the rotary switch in the U f position la la Qx 2 Read the result of measurement the U ALI voltage on the secondary display L N field the frequency of the principal After connecting the meter according to the drawing touch the contact electrode with a finger and wait for about 1 second When voltage is found on PE the meter displays symbol PE error in the installation PE connected to the phase conductor and generates a continuous beep This option is available for all measuring functions of residual current devices RCD Notes WARNING When a dangerous voltage is detected on PE condu
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