Sonel MRP-201, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...RCD TESTER MRP 201 OPERATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...SET SEL used for entering meter settings and selecting the digit to be changed Measuring terminals Contact electrode DISPLAY L and N leads switched Parameter configuration mode active Additional disp...

Page 3: ...OPERATING MANUAL RCD TESTER MRP 201 SONEL SA ul Wokulskiego 11 58 100 widnica Poland Version 1 05 07 01 2015...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...TORING THE MEASUREMENT RESULT DATA IN THE MEMORY 22 3 2 CHANGING THE CELL AND BANK NUMBER 24 3 3 VIEWING MEMORY DATA 24 3 4 DELETING MEMORY DATA 25 3 4 1 Deleting bank data 25 3 4 2 Deleting the whole...

Page 6: ...4 10 1 STANDARD EQUIPMENT 39 10 2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 39 11 MANUFACTURER 40...

Page 7: ...t 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 of a high lev...

Page 8: ...hed 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 measurement parameters Keeping the SE...

Page 9: ...uto mode settings are described in Section 2 6 3 PIN settings see section 3 5 2 Data Transmission 2 2 Remembering the last measurement result The result of the latest measurement is remembered by the...

Page 10: ...splay field the frequency of the principal 2 5 Validation of the connections the protective conductor Notes WARNING When a dangerous voltage is detected on PE conductor measurements must be imme diate...

Page 11: ...s 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 Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch...

Page 12: ...nductor is necessary for pulsed current with direct current offset and for direct current The meter is ready for measurement UL PE voltage Perform measurement by pressing START push button Read the ma...

Page 13: ...t current UB and RE values are measured with test current 0 4I n without RCD tripping If during this measurement RCD is tripped the following message is displayed for a while and the next measurement...

Page 14: ...he loss of voltage during the measurement After UB RE measurement IA or tA measurement has not been performed because the values of RE and mains voltage did not allow to generate the required current...

Page 15: ...ype of switch UL Measurement mode Connect the test leads as shown on the drawing Connecting N conductor is necessary for pulsed current with direct current offset and for direct current The meter is r...

Page 16: ...2 6 3 Automatic measurement of RCD parameters The meter enables automatic measurement of the following RCD disconnection times tA disconnection current IA touch voltage UB and resistance to earth RE I...

Page 17: ...r from those required set them according to the following algorithm and according to the rules described in general parameters setting Parameter I n Type of switch Type of switch UL Connect test leads...

Page 18: ...into memory by pressing ENTER or see the components of the result and go to displaying voltage values by pressing ESC The meter provides the following measurements For RCD AC No Parameters measured M...

Page 19: ...tive 9 tA 5I n negative 10 IA positive 11 IA negative 12 tA 0 5I n positive 13 tA 0 5I n negative 14 tA 1I n positive 15 tA 1I n negative 16 tA 2I n positive 17 tA 2I n negative 18 tA 5I n positive 19...

Page 20: ...5I n negative 30 IA positive 31 IA negative 32 tA 0 5I n positive 23 tA 0 5I n negative 24 tA 1I n positive 25 tA 1I n negative 26 tA 2I n positive 27 tA 2I n negative 28 tA 5I n positive 29 tA 5I n...

Page 21: ...0ms for standard RCD s tA at 5 I n 40ms for standard RCD s 130ms tA at 1 I n 500ms for selective RCD s 60ms tA at 2 I n 200ms for selective RCD s 50ms tA at 5 I n 150ms for selective RCD s 10ms tA at...

Page 22: ...waveform Type 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 The meter is ready for...

Page 23: ...ch activation turn on tested RCD Read the main measurement result good or bad Notes Measured parameters are the same as those presented in the table for FULL and RCD AC mode for selected current wavef...

Page 24: ...ta 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...

Page 25: ...bank and cell number see section 3 2 or leave the current number Then press ENTER again The following screen appears for a moment accompanied by three short beeps and then the meter returns to display...

Page 26: ...e for a different type of RCD or a different I n current are stored the results concerning a given RCD that have been stored previously will be lost Complete set of results main result and supplementa...

Page 27: ...f a cell use and buttons If the bank or cell number is flashing its number can be changed 3 4 Deleting memory data 3 4 1 Deleting bank data Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch to MEM position Set...

Page 28: ...lete 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 Turn on the meter Turn the rotary switch to MEM position Set the bank nu...

Page 29: ...ry in order to operate the meter with a computer is additional accessories namely an OR 1 receiver and appropriate software If this package has not been purchased along with the meter it can be bought...

Page 30: ...28 Press ENTER the radio transmission screen will appear To transmit data follow the instructions of the software Press ESC to exit the transmission mode...

Page 31: ...t are significantly different from each other Incorrect connections in the tested installation Check the connections and remove defects The network with high noise or unstable voltage Perform a larger...

Page 32: ...lation to the rated differential current The set value of I n is to high Set correct I n Unstable measurement result foe UB or RE i e the results of successive measurements performed at the same point...

Page 33: ...y 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 b...

Page 34: ...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 dispos...

Page 35: ...h 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 accumulator...

Page 36: ...ts accessories thoroughly In the case the meter is to be stored for a prolonged period of time the batteries must be removed from the device In order to prevent a total discharge of the accumulators i...

Page 37: ...ection by means of a contact electrode RCD trigger and response time test tA for tA measuring mode Test range according to IEC 61557 0ms to the upper limit of displayed value Type of RCD Setting of mu...

Page 38: ...5 00 k 0 01 k 4 mA 0 10 m v 8 digits 30 mA 0 01k 1 66k 12 mA 0 10 m v 5 digits 100 mA 1 500 1 40 mA 0 5 m v 5 digits 300 mA 1 166 120 mA 500 mA 1 100 200 mA Measurement of contact voltage UB in relat...

Page 39: ...n Test current Measurement uncertainty basic 10 mA 2 0 20 0mA 0 1 mA 0 2 x I n 2 0 x I n 10 I n 30 mA 6 60mA 1 mA 100 mA 20 200mA 300 mA 60 600mA measurement can be performed for positive or negative...

Page 40: ...non standard conditions and for metrological laboratories for the purpose of calibration IA UB Significant parameter Designation Additional uncertainty Position E1 0 Supply voltage E2 0 BAT is not li...

Page 41: ...socket CAT III 1000V 2 pcs red WASONREOGB1 and blue WASONBUOGB1 carrying case for the meter and accessories WAFUTM6 strap for carrying the meter WAPOZSZE4 radio module OR 1 for data transmission WAAD...

Page 42: ...reports 11 Manufacturer The manufacturer of the device which also provides guarantee and post guarantee service is the following company SONEL S A ul Wokulskiego 11 58 100 widnica Poland tel 48 74 85...

Page 43: ...Error in the measurement Error in the measurement loss of voltage after the measurement Conductor N is not connected The temperature inside the meter has risen above the limit The measurement is block...

Page 44: ...SONEL S A Wokulskiego 11 St 58 100 Swidnica Poland 48 74 85 83 860 48 74 85 83 800 fax 48 74 85 83 808 http www sonel pl e mail export sonel pl...