Sonel PAT-806 Operating Manual

OPERATING MANUAL

PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER

PAT-806

SONEL SA

ul. Wokulskiego 11

58-100 Świdnica, Poland

Version 1.08 13.01.2017

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PAT-806 meter is a modern, high-quality meter, 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

1 SAFETY .................................................................................................................... 5

2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES OF THE INSTRUMENT ......... 6

3 SWITCHING ON AND GENERAL SETTINGS .................................................. 8

3.1 POWER SUPPLY ...................................................................................................... 8

3.2 START TEST AFTER SWITCHING THE METER ON ......................................................... 8

3.3 GENERAL SETTINGS - MENU ................................................................................. 9

3.3.1 Setting date and time ................................................................................... 10

3.3.2 Communication with PC .............................................................................. 11

3.3.3 Firmware update ......................................................................................... 11

3.3.4 Setting the bar-code reader ......................................................................... 12

3.3.5 Printer Settings ............................................................................................ 13

3.3.6 Transferring data to a pen-drive ................................................................. 14

3.3.7 Setting nominal network voltage ................................................................. 15

3.3.8 Setting current values in the measurement of RPE on IEC lead test ............. 16

3.3.9 Configuration of settings from PC ............................................................... 16

4 MEASUREMENTS ................................................................................................ 19

4.1 PRELIMINARY TEST ............................................................................................... 20

4.2 MEASUREMENT OF PROTECTIVE LEAD RESISTANCE USING 200 MA CURRENT .......... 21

4.3 COMPENSATION OF THE TEST LEAD RESISTANCE DURING THE MEASUREMENT OF THE

PROTECTIVE LEAD RESISTANCE USING 200 MA CURRENT (AUTO-ZERO) ................. 24

4.4 MEASUREMENT OF PROTECTIVE LEAD RESISTANCE USING 10/25 A CURRENT ......... 24

4.4.1 Two-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A

current ......................................................................................................... 25

4.4.2 Compensation of the test lead resistance during the measurement of the

protective lead resistance using 10 A or 25 A current (auto-zero).............. 26

4.4.3 Three-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A

current ......................................................................................................... 27

4.4.4 Four-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A

current ......................................................................................................... 27

4.5 MEASUREMENT OF INSULATION RESISTANCE ......................................................... 28

4.5.1 R

ISO

measurement on devices of Class I ....................................................... 28

4.5.2 R

ISO

measurement on devices of Class II (III) .............................................. 30

4.5.3 Three-point R

ISO

measurement on welding equipment ................................. 31

4.6 MEASUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE LEAKAGE CURRENT .............................................. 33

4.7 MEASUREMENT OF PE LEAKAGE CURRENT ........................................................... 35

4.8 MEASUREMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL LEAKAGE CURRENT .......................................... 37

4.9 MEASUREMENT OF TOUCH LEAKAGE CURRENT ..................................................... 38

4.10 MEASUREMENT OF LEAKAGE CURRENT IN THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT OF THE WELDING

MACHINE USING PAT IP ADAPTER ....................................................................... 39

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4.11 RATED VOLTAGE MEASUREMENT ON WELDING EQUIPMENT WITHOUT LOAD ........... 42

4.12 LEAKAGE CURRENT MEASUREMENT ON WELDING CIRCUIT IL ................................. 44

4.13 MEASUREMENT OF CURRENT, POWER CONSUMPTION AND VOLTAGE ...................... 45

4.14 IEC LEAD TEST .................................................................................................... 46

4.15 AUTOMATIC TESTS ............................................................................................... 47

5 MEMORY OF MEASUREMENT RESULT DATA .......................................... 51

5.1 STORING THE MEASUREMENT RESULTS IN THE MEMORY ........................................ 51

5.2 VIEWING MEMORY DATA ...................................................................................... 53

5.3 DELETING MEMORY DATA .................................................................................... 53

5.3.1 Deleting bank data ...................................................................................... 53

5.3.2 Deleting the whole memory ......................................................................... 54

6 REPORT PRINTING ............................................................................................ 54

7 DATA TRANSMISSION ...................................................................................... 55

7.1 COMPUTER CONNECTION ACCESSORIES ............................................................... 55

7.2 DATA TRANSMISSION WITH USB PORT .................................................................. 55

8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................... 55

9 STORAGE .............................................................................................................. 55

10 DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL ...................................................................... 55

11 ANNEXES .............................................................................................................. 56

11.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 56

11.2 STANDARD EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 63

11.3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................... 63

12 MANUFACTURER ............................................................................................... 64

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1 Safety

PAT-806 meter is 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-806 meter must be operated only by appropriately qualified personnel with relevant certifi-

cates 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 environ-

ments, 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 appropri-

ate measurement sockets.

 Do not touch the tested device during measurements.
 Banana test sockets and the socket for testing IEC cables are protected against improper con-

nection to the voltage up to 300 V 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-806 digital meter is 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.
 EN 60974-4 Arc welding equipment - Part 4: Periodic inspection and testing
 VDE 0404-1 Prüf- und Messeinrichtungen zum Prüfen der elektrischen Sicherheit von elektri-

schen Geräten. Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen.

 VDE 0404-2 Prüf- und Messeinrichtungen zum Prüfen der elektrischen Sicherheit von elektri-

schen Geräten. Teil 2: Prüfeinrichtungen für Prüfungen nach Instandsetzung, Änderung oder für
Wiederholungsprüfungen.

 VDE 0701-0702 Prüfung nach Instandsetzung, Änderung elektrischer Geräte. Wiederho-

lungsprüfung elektrischer Geräte. Allgemeine Anforderungen für die elektrische Sicherheit.

Basic functions of the instrument:

 Measurement of network voltage and frequency
 Rated voltage measurement on welding equipment
 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: 200 mA, 10 A and

25 A

 adjustable measurement time
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10 mΩ …1.99 Ω with resolution 0.01 Ω

 Measurement of insulation resistance:

 three test voltages: 100 V, 250 V and 500 V
 measurement of insulation resistance up to 600 M
 automatic discharge of the capacitance of tested object after the insulation resistance meas-

urement is completed

 adjustable measurement time
 adjustable lower limit within the range of 0.1 MΩ ….9.9 MΩ with resolution of 0.1 MΩ
 three point measurement of insulation resistance on welding equipment

 Measurement of substitute leakage current:

 adjustable measurement time
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA/0.1 mA

 Measurement of PE leakage current

 adjustable measurement time
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA/0.1 mA

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 Measurement of differential leakage current:

 adjustable measurement time
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA/0.1 mA

 Measurement of touch leakage current:

 adjustable measurement time
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 1.99 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA

 Leakage current measurement on welding circuit:

 adjustable measurement time
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0,1 mA…14,9 mA with resolution 0,1 mA

 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 10/25 A test set is damaged. The machine
must be sent for repair.

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3 Switching on and general settings

3.1 Power supply

The device is powered from the network 187 V ... 265 V, 50 Hz.

Two 15 A 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 (>16 A).
500 mA fuse protects 200 mA current controller for RPE measurement.

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:

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Notes:

- When the network voltage is below 187 V 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 U

N-PE

> 25 V, the measurements are blocked (the

voltage value blinks).

and

an acoustic signal

Mains voltage > 265 V, 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
 setting nominal network voltage
 setting current values in the measurement of RPE on IEC lead.

To enter the setting mode (MENU):
press SET button

Press ENTER to enter the parameter
setting.

Use buttons , to go to the
next parameter.

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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

Press ENTER.

Use , to move
to the next group of

digits, using ,

set desired val-

ue.

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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.

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.

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3.3.4 Setting the bar-code reader

Press ENTER.

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.

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3.3.5 Printer Settings

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.

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3.3.6 Transferring data to a pen-drive

Press ENTER.

Use , to set
copying data ( )

or its absence ( ).
Press ENTER, to confirm the set-

tings 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.

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Additional information displayed by the meter

No communication or poor communication with the pen­drive.

Pen-drive memory is full.

3.3.7 Setting nominal network voltage

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.

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Notes:

- Nominal network voltage is used in I

SUB

function for calculating the leakage current, which is meas-

ured 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

Press ENTER.

Use , to set
the test current (10 A
or 200 mA).

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 .

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When using "Sonel Reader" press Meter configuration PAT80x 1 button:

1

2

1

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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.

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.

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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.

4 Measurements

Notes:

For the convenience of measurements on devices of Class II the socket marked with

symbol is connected with PE pin of the test socket. Do not connect dangerous vol-

tage to this socket.

"I2" banana socket is permanently connected to PE of IEC socket. Do not connect dan­gerous voltage to this socket.

- Tested device must be turned on.

- Measurement activated with defined duration time = - continuous measurement – lasts as
long as START button is pressed. Maintaining the measurement is possible by pressing ENTER with
START button kept pressed.

- Each measurement with duration = - continuous measurement – maintaining the measure­ment by pressing ENTER may be stopped by pressing STOP/ESC.

- After completing each measurement use , to see parameters (limits) including the date and
time of measurement.

- All data can be entered using the program on your PC.

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4.1 Preliminary test

Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test
socket of the meter.

Press the button of initial measurement .
After that meter is prepared for measure­ment.

Press START.
Read the result.

Symbols and

are blinking.

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Symbol indicates the need for visual inspection on the tested device. Please check the
power cord insulation, quality of housing and mains plug (for cracks or damages) etc.

Press ENTER, if this test is success­ful ( is displayed) or

STOP/ESC, when the test result is
negative ( is displayed).

Symbol indicates the possibility to check the fuse removed from the tested device.

Contact the fuse with the test points. The efficiency of the fuse
is indicated by displaying and an acoustic signal.

Notes:

- Tested device must be turned on.

- R

L-N

measurement is intended for resistance objects, in case of inductive objects, the result may be

burdened with an additional errors.

- Fuse test is possible when READY message is displayed.

- Do not touch the two metal ends of the fuse with your fingers during the test, because a blown fuse
may be diagnosed as good.

4.2 Measurement of protective lead resistance using 200 mA cur­rent

Keep pressing RPE button, until the screen in­forming about the readiness for measurement
with 200 mA current is displayed.

When parameters must be changed press
SET.

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Use , to set the upper limit of RPE
resistance.

Use , to go to setting the time
of measurement, using , set

the measurement time.

Press ENTER to confirm the settings.

Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test
socket of the meter. Use the probe connected to socket I2
and touch metal parts of the tested device connected to
PE.

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Press START.
After measuring is completed, read the re­sult. The measurement may be stopped
before the set time runs out by pressing
STOP/ESC.

Correct result: RPE < LIMIT

Incorrect result: RPE > LIMIT

Notes:

- Tested device must be turned on.

- Test circuit is electrically isolated from the mains and from PE mains lead.

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4.3 Compensation of the test lead resistance during the measure­ment of the protective lead resistance using 200 mA current (au­to-zero)

In RPE 200mA mode, press . Auto-zero
screen will appear with blinking symbol .

Use the probe connected to I2 socket and touch PE pin of
the test socket.

Press START, to begin auto-zero.
After finishing auto-zero process, for 1s is
displayed message and the meter enters
the measuring function.

Completed auto -zero process is signalled during the measurement by displaying .
In order to remove auto-zero proceed in the same manner, but disconnect the test lead from PE.

After finishing, for 1s is displayed message .

4.4 Measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A cur­rent

Keep pressing RPE button, until the screen in­forming about the readiness for measurement
with desired current in desired configuration is
displayed.

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Symbol indicates that 10/25,
two-wire measurement is set,

symbol indicates that three­wire measurement is set, symbol

indicates that four-wire meas­urement is set. Another pressing
of RPE results in switching current
values and measurement types.

When parameters must be changed press

SET. Setting is performed as in section 4.2.

Notes:

Note that any kind of adapter add extra resistance and thus the measurement
result will be overestimated.

- For 10 A and 25 A current, there is no possibility of continuous measurement settings (Cont.) If such
setting was set for the 200 mA current, then switching the meter to measure with 10/25 A current
causes that a default value of 5 s. is set as measuring time.

- To avoid excessive heating of the measuring pin in PE socket, do not trigger the measurement with
25 A current at short intervals.

- The method of measurement and other observations are the same as for the measurement of
200 mA.

Additional information displayed by the meter

Non-continuity in the test circuit during the measurement

4.4.1 Two-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A
current

Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the me­ter. Use the probe connected to socket I2 and touch metal parts of the test­ed device connected to PE.

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The method of measurement and observations are the same as for the measurement of 200mA.

4.4.2 Compensation of the test lead resistance during the measurement of
the protective lead resistance using 10 A or 25 A current (auto-zero)

In RPE 10A or 25A mode, press . Auto-zero
screen will appear with blinking symbol .

Use the probe connected to I2 socket and touch PE pin of
the test socket.

Press START, to begin auto-zero.
After finishing auto-zero process, for 1s the

message is displayed and the meter en-

ters the measuring function.

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Completed auto -zero process during the measurement is signalled by displaying .
In order to remove auto-zero proceed in the same manner, but disconnect the test lead from PE.

After finishing for 1s the message is displayed.

4.4.3 Three-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A
current

Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the me­ter. Use the power probe (or Kelvin crocodile clip) connected to U2 and I2
sockets and touch metal parts of the tested device connected to PE.

The method of measurement and observations are the same as for the measurement of 200 mA.

4.4.4 Four-wire measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A
current

Connect one probe (or crocodile clip) connected to I1, U1 sockets, to PE of
power cable of the tested device. Use the power probe (or Kelvin crocodile
clip) connected to U2 and I2 sockets and touch metal parts of the tested de­vice connected to PE.

The method of measurement and observations are the same as for the measurement of 200 mA.

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4.5 Measurement of insulation resistance

Press R

ISO

. After that meter is prepared for

measurement.

Further pressing of R

ISO

results in

switching from standard R

ISO

measurement to a three-point
measurement on welding equip­ment.

When parameters must be changed press SET.
Setting is performed as in section 4.2 (lower limit is
set). For the standard measurement the following
parameters are set: U

ISO

voltage, the lower limit
value and measurement time. For the triple meas­urement U

ISO

voltage is set for all three measure­ments as well as limits and measurement times for
each measurement.

Notes:

- Tested device must be turned on.

- Test circuit is electrically isolated from the mains and from PE mains lead.

- The measurement result should be read after displayed values are stabilized.

- After the measurement the tested object is automatically discharged.

4.5.1 R

ISO

measurement on devices of Class I

Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket
of the meter. The measurement is made between shorted L, N
and PE. In addition, it is possible to carry out the measurement
with the probe connected to R

ISO

- socket.

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With continuous measurement set (time =

) press and hold START. To block
the measurement press ENTER.
At the time with pre-set value it is not nec­essary.

Signalling the presence of high-voltage

View of the screen during
measurement.

Time remaining to the end of
the measurement

The measurement ends after a preset time runs out or
after pressing STOP/ESC.
After measuring is completed, read the result.

Correct result: R

ISO

> LIMIT

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Incorrect result: R

ISO

< LIMIT

Notes:

- Before the measurement (also in AUTO test) check the resistance of the protective conductor RPE,

which should be correct.

4.5.2 R

ISO

measurement on devices of Class II (III)

Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the me­ter. L and N are shorted. Use the probe connected to socket R

ISO

- and touch

the conductive accessible parts of the tested device.

It is also possible to perform measurement without the test socket - by using
the following sockets: R

ISO

- and R

ISO

+.

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The measurement is performed similarly as in 4.5.1.

4.5.3 Three-point R

ISO

measurement on welding equipment

Keep pressing R

ISO

button, until the screen in­forming about the readiness for measurement
is displayed.

When parameters must be changed press
SET. Setting is performed as in section 4.2.
Measurement parameters are set in the fol-

lowing order: U

ISO

a limit value for LN-PE

measurement

LN-PE measurement time

a limit value for LN-S measurement
LN-S measurement time a limit value for
PE-S measurement PE-S measurement

time, where S means shorted outputs of the
welding machine.

Connect the socket plug of the tested device into the test sock­et of the meter, whereas the outputs to U1 and U2 sockets of
the meter.

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or additionaly:

Press START button to start the measure-
ments that are executed automatically one
after the other.

The final measurement
result for all resistances
above the limit values
are shown below.

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Individual results and measurement parameters may be browsed with buttons , .

Notes:

- Pressing STOP/ESC button, when the result is displayed, stops the measurement with the current
result and puts the meter into the readiness mode - the next measurement may be started by press­ing START button.
Pressing STOP/ESC button, when horizontal lines are displayed, results in stopping the measure­ment. Press START button to re-start the measurement.

- In order to avoid the consequences of accidental connecting the welding machine plug into a power
socket, the outputs of the welding machine are shorted by 10 kΩ resistance and this value is negligi­ble when compared to the typical values of insulation resistance.

4.6 Measurement of substitute leakage current

I

SUB

current is measured at 25 V...50 V voltage and its value is rescaled to the nominal

mains voltage set in menu (see 3.3.7).

Press I

SUB

. After that meter is prepared for

measurement.

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When parameters must be changed press
SET. Setting is performed as in section 4.2.

For Class I, connect the mains plug of the tested device into
the test socket of the meter.

For Class II and for accessible parts not connected to PE in
Class I, additionally connect I2 socket to the probe which will
be used for touching accessible parts of the tested device.

Press START.
After measuring is completed, read the re­sult. The measurement may be stopped
before the set time runs out by pressing
STOP/ESC.

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Correct result: I

SUB

< LIMIT

Incorrect result: I

SUB

> LIMIT

Notes:

- Tested device must be turned on.

- Test circuit is electrically isolated from the mains and from PE mains lead.

- Test voltage is 25 V ... 50 V rms

4.7 Measurement of PE leakage current

It is recommended for checking the welding equipment to use the measurements: the
leakage current of the primary circuit and leakage current welding circuit.

Press IPE. After that meter is prepared for
measurement.

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Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket
of the meter. The measurement is made between shorted L, N
and PE. In addition, it is possible to carry out the measurement
with the probe connected to R

ISO

- socket.

Settings and the measurement are as in 4.5.1.

Notes:

During the measurement in the test socket the voltage of mains is present.

During the measurement of a faulty device, RCD switch may be triggered off.

- PE leakage current is measured directly on this line enabling the user to get precise measurement
results even when the device consumes 10 A or 16 A current. Note that if the current leakage is not
caused by PE line but by other earthed elements (e.g. water pipe) – it cannot be measured in this
measurement function. Then, it is recommended to perform a differential measurement of leakage
current.

- Ensure that the location of the tested device is isolated.

- Tested device must be turned on.

- In the half-time of the measurement, the meter automatically changes the polarity of the test socket
and as a result it displays the value of higher leakage current.

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4.8 Measurement of differential leakage current

It is recommended for checking the welding equipment to use the measurements: the
leakage current of the primary circuit and leakage current welding circuit.

Press I∆. After that meter is prepared for
measurement.

Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket
of the meter. The measurement is made between shorted L, N
and PE. In addition, it is possible to carry out the measurement
with the probe connected to R

ISO

- socket.

Settings and the measurement are as in 4.5.1.

Notes:

During the measurement in the test socket the voltage of mains is present.

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During the measurement of a faulty device, RCD switch may be triggered off.

- Differential leakage current is measured as a difference between L current and N current. This
measurement takes into account not only PE leakage current, but also leakage currents caused by
other earthed elements - e.g. water pipe. The disadvantage of this measurement is the influence of
the common current value (flowing to the tested device through line L and returning through line N) on
the accuracy of the measurement. If this current is high, the measurement will be less accurate (as
described in the technical data) than the measurement of PE leakage current.

- Tested device must be turned on.

- In the half-time of the measurement, the meter automatically changes the polarity of the test socket
and as a result it displays the value of higher leakage current.

- The result of measurement may be affected by the presence of external fields and by the current
used by the device.

Note:
The differential method of leakage current measurement is permitted by EN 60974-4
standard as an alternative for measuring the primary leakage current performed during
periodic tests of welding equipment.

4.9 Measurement of touch leakage current

It is recommended for checking the welding equipment to use the measurements: the
leakage current of the primary circuit and leakage current welding circuit.

Press IT. After that meter is prepared for
measurement.

Supply the tested device from mains socket other than PAT (for
Class I the socket must have PE). Additionally connect the probe
which will be used for touching accessible parts of the tested de­vice (for parts of Class I accessible and not connected to PE).

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Settings and measurements as in section 4.5.

Notes:

- The measurement should be performed at both positions of the mains plug of the tested device and
as the result the higher current value should be accepted.

- The bandwidth of test current results from the measuring system with adjusted touch current which
simulates human perception and reaction, in accordance with EN 60990: 2002.

4.10 Measurement of leakage current in the primary circuit of the
welding machine using PAT IP adapter

Before performing the measurement, read the manual provided with PAT-IP adapter.

Following measurement method is recommended to check the welding machines (in
accordance with PE-EN 60974-4 standard).

The adapter may be used only with PAT-806 device to measure the leakage current in
the welding machine primary circuit. Any application that differs from those specified
in the present manual may result in danger to the user. Do not use the adapter as an
extension cord. Do not use the adapter for power measurements.

During the measurements performed on the welding circuit of the welding machine, the
high-voltage contactless module used for igniting /arc sustaining (ionizer, HF), if pre­sent, should be disconnected or switched off.

Press once or twice IT/IP button to display
the below screen indicating that the device is
ready for measurements.

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Depending on the type of power supply provided to the welding
machine - apply one of the following diagrams. Unused leads
must be plugged into appropriate sockets. Connect the banana
socket of the adapter to I2 socket of PAT-806.

Power supply from 230 V mains

Mains
socket

Mains
socket

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Three-phase power supply (16 A)

Three-phase power supply (32 A)

The measurement ends after the preset time runs out or after
pressing STOP/ESC.
After the measurement is completed, read the result.

Mains
socket

Mains
socket

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Correct result: IP < LIMIT

Incorrect result: IP > LIMIT

Settings and measurements as in section 4.5.1.

4.11 Rated voltage measurement on welding equipment without
load

Press U0 button once or twice depending on
chosen voltage measurement: r.m.s. Ur volt­age or UP peak voltage. The screen informing
about the readiness for measurement will be

displayed with symbol or .

When the limit value must be changed press
SET.

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Connect the power plug of the tested welding machine to the
mains socket, other than PAT. Connect the outputs of the weld­ing machine to U1 and U2 sockets of the meter.

Press START. After the measurement is com­pleted, read the result.

Perform the measurement for Ur and UP

Notes:

- During the measurement of r.m.s. voltage, the tested welding machine is loaded with 5 kΩ re­sistance, as defined in EN 60974-4.

- During the measurement of peak voltage the tested welding machine is loaded with the resistance
varying in the range of 200 Ω...5 kΩ, as defined in EN 60974-4. Positive and negative peak values
are measured and the highest measured value is displayed.

- Tested device must be turned on.

- The measuring time is not set.

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4.12 Leakage current measurement on welding circuit IL

Press IL. The screen informing about the read­iness for measurement will be displayed.

When parameters must be changed press
SET (upper limit value and the measurement
time are set).

Connect the power plug of the tested welding machine to the
mains socket, other than PAT. Connect the outputs of the weld­ing machine to U1 and U2 sockets of the meter.

Press START. After the measurement is com­pleted, read the result. The measurement may
be stopped by pressing STOP/ESC button.

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Notes:

- The measurement is performed in two stages: IL leakage current is measured successively for both
welding machine outputs and the higher value is displayed.

- Tested device must be turned on.

- The measurement is in compliance with EN 60974-4.

4.13 Measurement of current, power consumption and voltage

Press VA. After that meter is prepared for
measurement.

Press START.
The measurement may be stopped before
the set time runs out by pressing
STOP/ESC.
After measuring is completed, read the re­sult.

Symbols and are blinking.

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During the measurement
current I is displayed alter­natively with the time of
measurement.

Press ENTER, if this test is successful ( is displayed) or
STOP/ESC, when the test result is negative ( is dis-

played).

Notes:

During the measurement in the test socket the voltage of mains is present.

4.14 IEC lead test

Keep pressing AUTO/IEC button, until the
screen informing about the readiness for test­ing IEC conductor is displayed.

When parameters must be changed press
SET. Setting is performed as in section 4.2.
The following must be successively set:
LIMIT for RPE, measurement time RPE, LIMIT
for R

ISO

, measurement time R

ISO

.

Connect the mains plug into the test socket and the other into
the IEC socket.

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Press START.
The measurement may be stopped before
the set time runs out by pressing
STOP/ESC.
After measuring is completed, read the re-

sult: or .

Additional information displayed by the meter

Lack of continuity in conductor L.

Lack of continuity in conductor N.

L and N are shorted.

L and N are replaced.

4.15 Automatic tests

Keep pressing AUTO/IEC, until the screen
with the test choice is displayed (1 ... 20), the
number of test blinks.

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Notes:

- Only numbers of programmed tests are displayed

- If no test is programmed, after pressing AUTO the meter immediately enters the set-up mode

( is displayed).

- Programmed test is a test where at least for one class, one measurement is performed (set on

).

- Default programmed tests are: 1 ... 4 for all three classes.

Use , to set the
number of chosen test and
confirm by pressing ENTER.

Use , to select the
device class and confirm by
pressing ENTER.

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Press START to start the measurement.

To program an inactive test or change the parameters, after entering the AUTO mode ...

...press SET button.

Use , to set the
number of chosen test and
confirm by pressing ENTER.

Use , to select the
device class and confirm by
pressing ENTER.

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Now you can choose performing of individual measurements for a given test and class.

Use and to choose performing the
measurement ( ) or cancel it ( ).

To change the parameters of the active
measurement press SET. Set the next pa­rameters as in section 4.2. Confirm by press-

ing ENTER. Use to activate and set pa­rameters of the next measurement.

In this way, you may program the test by activating measurements in the following sequence: an

initial measurement → R

E

→ R

ISO

(1 - single, 3 - triple for welding machines)

→ I

SUB

→ I

PE

→ I∆ → I

T

→ I

L

(for welding machines) → Ur (for welding machines) → Up (for welding machines) → S.

After approving the last change by pressing
ENTER press it two more times and the
meter will enter standby mode displaying
the following screen.

Press START to start the measurement.

Notes:

- Readiness for next measurement is obtained automatically, but the individual measurements should

be initiated by pressing START, as in single measurements.

- The duration of the measurement may be reduced by pressing STOP/ESC. The result remains as at

the time of stopping the measurement and the meter turns into standby mode until the next meas­urement. Double pressing of STOP/ESC interrupts the cycle of automatic measurement and all the
previous results are lost.

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- If the result of one of the tests is improper ( ), you may record it (finish the autotest by pressing
ENTER and consider the tested device as faulty) or press START to repeat this test (e.g. when im­proper result was caused by an error in connections).

- For R

ISO

measurement, there are three options: - no R

ISO

measurement, R

ISO

1 - R

ISO

standard

measurement, R

ISO

3 - R

ISO

triple measurement - only for welding machines.

5 Memory of measurement result data

PAT-806 meter has memory divided into 10 banks of 99 cells. 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 result data 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.

Notes:

- In a single cell you may store a set of results and other data (time, barcode, Pass/Fail, limit, etc) for
AUTO and IEC test or the result of a single measurement (+ time, code, Pass / Fail).

- It 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.

5.1 Storing the measurement results in the memory

After completing measurement
press ENTER.

Free cell.

Cell is filled with the
result of a single
measurement.

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Cell is filled with the
result of AUTO test.

Switch between the number of a bank or number of a cell by press­ing SET (chosen digit blinks), chose the number using and .

Enter into the memory by pressing ENTER.

If you try to store data in an occupied memory cell, the following
warning message will appear:

Press ENTER, to overwrite the result or STOP/ESC, to cancel sav­ing.

Notes:

- If the meter is set to work with the barcode reader, before exiting to the screen with the measure­ment, the following screen will be displayed:

Read the bar-code of the tested device, then the meter will record the result and the code in selected
memory cell, and it will proceed to the measurement screen. In order to skip reading the barcode
press ENTER.

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5.2 Viewing memory data

In the mode of displaying the mains
voltage press ENTER.

To select a number of the data bank and cell, proceed as de­scribed in 5.1.

Using and you may scroll through
the components of the result and other
data such as date/time of measurement
and bar code.

5.3 Deleting memory data

In the mode of displaying the network
voltage press ENTER.

5.3.1 Deleting bank data

Use and set the number of a
cell on 0. Press SET to select the num-

ber of a bank. Use and set the
bank number to be deleted.

Press ENTER. A message will be dis­played asking you to confirm your
choice and informing about the loss of
data contained in the bank.

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Press ENTER, to start deleting or

STOP/ESC, to cancel.

5.3.2 Deleting the whole memory

Use and set the number of
bank at 0.

Proceed similarly as when deleting data bank.

6 Report printing

To print a measurement report set the operation with printer in general settings (par. 3.2.6). The
printer must be connected to any of the USB socket of "Host" type. To start printing, press button

. Te following will be displayed and . Printing may be activated:

 after completing a single measurement, when the result is presented,
 After completing the measurement in AUTO mode, when the result is presented,
 while browsing the memory, if the selected cell contains data.

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If the meter is set to work with the barcode reader, the meter will ask you to read the code (see
par. 5.1). This does not apply printing from a memory cell which had the barcode already saved.

Supported types of printers: Brother QL-720NW, Brother PT-9700PC.

7 Data transmission

7.1 Computer connection accessories

In order to operate the meter with a PC, an USB cable is required and appropriate software. The
kit includes "Sonel Reader" software used for reading data. Increased ability to read data and create
reports are provided by "Sonel PAT" software, which can be purchased from the manufacturer or au­thorized distributor.
The software may be used for many devices manufactured by SONEL S.A. which are equipped
with the USB interface.
Detailed information regarding software is available from the manufacturer or an authorised dis­tributor.

7.2 Data transmission with USB port

1. Connect the cable to the USB port of the computer and the USB socket of the meter.

2. In general settings, select data transmission (section 3.2.3).

3. Start the programme.

8 Cleaning and maintenance

NOTE!

Apply solely the maintenance methods specified by the manufacturer in this 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.

9 Storage

In the case of storage of the device, the following recommendations must be observed:

 Disconnect all the test leads from the meter.
 Clean the meter and all its accessories thoroughly.

10 Dismantling and Disposal

Used electrical and electronic equipment should be collected selectively, i.e. it must not be
placed with another kinds of waste.

Used electronic equipment should be sent to a collection point in accordance with the Used Elec­trical and Electronic Equipment Act.

Before the equipment is sent to a collection point, do not dismantle any elements.

Observe the local regulations concerning disposal of packages.

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11 Annexes

11.1 Technical specifications

 Abbreviation "m.v." used in the specification of measurement uncertainty means a standard

measured value.

 Ranges and uncertainties are additionally provided according to DIN VDE 404-1.

Measurement of network voltage

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

187.0 V…265.0 V

0.1 V

(2 % m.v. + 2 digits)

 measurement of the mains voltage between L and N of power supply to the meter

Measurement of network frequency

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

45.0 Hz…55.0 Hz

0.1 Hz

(2 % m.v. + 2 digits)

 measurement of the mains voltage frequency of power supply to the meter

Measurement of PE network (mains) voltage

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic) *

0.0 V ... 59.9 V

0.1 V

(2 % m.v. + 2 digits)

 measurement of the mains voltage between PE and N of power supply to the meter

* for U < 5 V accuracy ic not specified

Resistance measurement for L - N circuit

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0 Ω…999 Ω

1 Ω

(5 % m.v. + 5 digits)

1.00 kΩ ... 4.99 kΩ

0.01 kΩ

 test voltage: 4 V ... 8 V AC
 short-circuit current: max. 5 mA

Checking the fuse

 test voltage: 4 V ... 8 V AC
 test current: max. 5 mA

Measurement resistance of protective conductor I=200 mA (only Protection Class I)

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0.00 Ω ... 0.99 Ω

0.01 Ω

(4 % m.v. + 2 digits)

1.00 Ω ... 19.99 Ω

(4 % m.v. + 3 digits)

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Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/° C for R ≥ 0.5 Ω
0 %/ºC for R < 0.5 Ω

 unloaded output voltage: 4 V ... 12 V AC
 Test current: ≥ 200 mA for R = 0.2 Ω ... 1.99 Ω
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10 mΩ …1.99 Ω with resolution 0.01 Ω
 adjustable measuring time: 1 s…60 s with a resolution of 1 s, and "Cont" mode (continu-

ous measurement) at point 0

Measurement resistance of protective conductor I=10 A (only Protection Class I)

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0 mΩ...999 mΩ

1 mΩ

(3 % m.v. + 4 digits)

(3 % m.v. + 40 digits)*

1.00 Ω ... 1.99 Ω

0.01 Ω

* for two-wire measurement

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/ºC

 unloaded output voltage: <12 V AC
 Test current: ≥ 10 A for R ≤ 0.5 Ω
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10 mΩ …1.99 Ω with resolution 0.01 Ω
 adjustable measuring time in the range of: 1 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

Measurement resistance of protective conductor I=25 A (only Protection Class I)

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0 mΩ...999 mΩ

1 mΩ

(3 % m.v. + 4 digits)

(3 % m.v. + 40 digits)*

1.00 Ω ... 1.99 Ω

0.01 Ω

* for two-wire measurement

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/ºC

 unloaded output voltage: <12 V AC
 test current: ≥ 25 A for R ≤ 0.2 Ω
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10 mΩ …1.99 Ω with resolution 0.01 Ω
 adjustable measuring time in the range of: 1 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

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Measurement of insulation resistance using test voltage of 100 V

Test range according to IEC 61557-2 for UN = 100 V: 100 kΩ…99.9 MΩ

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0 kΩ...1999 kΩ

1 kΩ

 (5 % m.v. + 8 digits)

2.00 MΩ ... 19.99 MΩ

0.01 MΩ

20.0 MΩ ... 99.9 MΩ

0.1 MΩ

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/ºC

Capacity

E7

0 % for R ≤ 20 MΩ

unspecified for R> 20 MΩ

 Accuracy of generated voltage (Robc []  1000*UN [V]): -0 % +30 % from the set value
 nominal current: min 1 mA ... 1.4 mA
 adjustable lower limit within the range of 0.1 MΩ ….9.9 MΩ with resolution of 0.1 MΩ
 adjustable measuring time: "Cont" mode (continuous measurement) 4 s…3 min with a resolu-

tion of 1 s

 detection of a dangerous voltage before commencing a measurement
 discharging the object tested

Note: For R <50 kΩ, the uncertainty is not specified.

Measurement of insulation resistance using test voltage of 250 V

Test range according to IEC 61557-2 for UN = 250 V: 250 kΩ…199.9 MΩ

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0 kΩ...1999 kΩ

1 kΩ

 (5 % m.v. + 8 digits)

2.00 MΩ ... 19.99 MΩ

0.01 MΩ

20.0 MΩ...199.9 MΩ

0.1 MΩ

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/ºC

Capacity

E7

0 % for R ≤ 20 MΩ

unspecified for R> 20 MΩ

 Accuracy of generated voltage (Robc []  1000*UN [V]): -0 % +30 % from the set value
 nominal current: min 1 mA ... 1.4 mA
 adjustable lower limit within the range of 0.1 MΩ ….9.9 MΩ with resolution of 0.1 MΩ
 adjustable measuring time: "Cont" mode (continuous measurement) 4 s…3 min with a resolu-

tion of 1 s

 detection of a dangerous voltage before commencing a measurement
 discharging the object tested

Note: For R <50 kΩ, the uncertainty is not specified.

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Measurement of insulation resistance using test voltage of 500 V

Test range according to IEC 61557-2 for UN = 500 V: 500 kΩ…599.9 MΩ

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0 kΩ...1999 kΩ

1 kΩ

 (5 % m.v. + 8 digits)

2.00 MΩ ... 19.99 MΩ

0.01 MΩ

20.0 MΩ...599.9 MΩ

0.1 MΩ

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/ºC

Capacity

E7

0 % for R ≤ 20 MΩ

unspecified for R> 20 MΩ

 Accuracy of generated voltage (Robc []  1000*UN [V]): -0 % +30 % from the set value
 nominal current: min 1 mA ... 1.4 mA
 adjustable lower limit within the range of 0.1 MΩ ….9.9 MΩ with resolution of 0.1 MΩ
 adjustable measuring time: "Cont" mode (continuous measurement) 4 s…3 min with a resolu-

tion of 1 s

 detection of a dangerous voltage before commencing a measurement
 discharging the object tested

Note: For R <50 kΩ, the uncertainty is not specified.
Measurement of substitute leakage current

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0.00 mA ... 3.99 mA

0.01 mA

 (5 % m.v. + 2 digits)

4.0 mA ... 19.9 mA

0.1 mA

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.075 %/ºC

 opening voltage: 25 V ... 50 V
 internal resistance of the testing device 2 kΩ ± 20 %
 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 9.9 mA 0.01 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA

/ 0.1 mA

 adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 4 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

Measurement of PE leakage current
Note: In the half-time of the measurement, the meter automatically changes the polarity of the test

socket and as a final result it displays the value of higher leakage current.

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0.00 mA ... 3.99 mA

0.01 mA

 (5 % m.v. + 2 digits)

4.0 mA ... 19.9 mA

0.1 mA

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Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/ºC

Power consumption of
the tested unit

E4

0 %

Low frequency magnetic
field

E5

0.02 mA I <4 mA
0 for I ≥ 4 mA

The shape of the network
voltage (CF)

E8

0 %

 measurements are made using mains voltage
 bandwidth of current measurement 40 Hz ... 100 kHz
 uncertainty related to the measurement within the bandwidth up to 100 kHz should not ex-

ceed ± 3 dB for 100 kHz

 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA / 0.1 mA
 adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 4 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

Measurement of differential leakage current

Note: In the half-time of the measurement, the meter automatically changes the polarity of the test
socket and as a final result it displays the value of higher leakage current.

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0.00 mA ... 3.99 mA

0.01 mA

 (5 % m.v. + 2 digits)

4.0 mA ... 19.9 mA

0.1 mA

 bandwidth of current measurement 20 Hz ... 100 kHz
 uncertainty related to the measurement within the bandwidth up to 100 kHz should not ex-

ceed ± 3 dB for 100 kHz

 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA / 0.1 mA
 adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 4 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.1 %/ºC

Power consumption of
the tested unit

E4

Current

common

Additional un-

certainty

0 A...4 A

0

4 A...8 A

±0.03 mA

8 A...16 A

±0,08 mA

Low frequency magne­tic field

E5

2 digits I <4 mA

0 digit for I ≥ 4 mA

The shape of the net­work voltage (CF)

E8

0 %

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Measurement of touch leakage current

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0.000 mA...4.999 mA

0.001 mA

 (5 % m.v. + 3 digits)

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0,25 μA/ºC

The shape of the network
voltage (CF)

E8

0 %

 the bandwidth of test current results from the measuring system with adjusted touch current

which simulates human perception and reaction, in accordance with EN 60990: 2002

 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.01 mA ... 1.99 mA with resolution 0.01 mA
 adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 4 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

Rated voltage measurement on welding equipment without load U0
Measurement of voltage UR (r.m.s.)

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

5.0 V…170.0 V

0.1 V

(2.5 % m.v. + 5 digits)

 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 5,0 V…170,0 V with resolution of 1 V

Measurement of voltage UP (peak)

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

5.0 V…240.0 V

0.1 V

(2.5 % m.v. + 5 digits)

 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 5.0 V…240.0 V with resolution of 1 V

Leakage current measurement on welding circuit IL

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0.00 mA…14.99 mA

0.01 mA

(5 % m.v. + 2 digits)

Influencing factor

Designation

Additional uncertainty

Position

E1

0 %

Supply voltage

E2

0 %

Temperature

E3

0.25 μA/ºC

The shape of the network
voltage (CF)

E8

0 %

 current measurement range results from the applied measurement system, which is in ac-

cordance with EN 60974-4

 adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.10 mA…14.90 mA with resolution of 0.1 mA
 adjustable measuring time in the range of: 6 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

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Power measurement S

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0 VA...999 VA

1 VA

 (5 % m.v. + 3 digits)

1 kVA …3.99 kVA

0.01 kVA

 adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 1 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

Current consumption measurement

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

0.00 A ... 15.99 A

0.01 A

 (2 % m.v. + 3 digits)

 adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 1 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s

Measurement of voltage at the test socket

Display range

Resolution

Measurement uncertainty

(basic)

187.0 V ... 265.0 V

0.1 V

(2 % m.v. + 2 digits)

Other technical specification

a) type of insulation ................................ ...................... double, EN 61010-1 and IEC 61557 compliant

NOTE!
During the measurement of S, I∆, IPE and IT PE of the power supply socket is connect­ed to PE of the test socket.

b) measurement category ........................................................................ II 300 V acc. to EN 61010-1

c) protection class of enclosure acc. to EN 60529 ....................................................................... IP40

d) power supply for the meter ................................................................ .............. 187 V…265 V, 50 Hz

e) load current .......................................................................................................... max 16 A (230 V)

f) dimensions ........................................................................................ 330 mm x 235 mm x 120 mm

g) meter weight ............................................................................................................. approx. 5,0 kg

h) storage temperature................................................................................................ –20 C...+70 C

i) operating temperature ................................................................................................. 0 C...+40 C

j) humidity ....................................................................................................................... 20 %…80 %

k) nominal temperature ............................................................................................... +20 C...+25 C

l) reference humidity ....................................................................................................... 40 %…60 %

m) altitude (above sea level) .................................................................................................. < 2000 m

n) display ...................................................................................................................... LCD, segment

o) memory of measurement results ....................................................................................... 990 cells

p) data transmission................................................................................................................ USB 2.0

q) quality standard .......................... development, design and manufacturing are ISO 9001 compliant

r) the product meets the EMC requirements acc. to ......... EN 61326-1:2009 and EN 61326-2-2:2006

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Note:
During the measurement of PE continuity with PE 10/25 current the meter may pro­duce interference with values exceeding allowable limits defined in EN 61326-1 and
cause interference in other devices.

Note:

F500mA/250V fuse protects the following measurements: R

PE

200mA, IT and IL.

11.2 Standard equipment

Standard set of equipment supplied by the manufacturer includes:

 power lead 1pc – WAPRZZAS1
 test lead banana/banana, black 1.2m 1pc – WAPRZ1X2BLBB2X5
 1.2 m double-wire lead (10/25A) U2/I2 1pc – WAPRZ1X2DZBB2
 black crocodile clip 1kV 1pc – WAKROBL30K03
 Kelvin crocodile clip 1pc (PAT-805) – WAKROKELK06
 1kV probe - black 1pc – WASONBLOGB3
 power probe Sonel 1pc (PAT-805) – WASONSPGB1
 USB cable – WAPRZUSB
 fuse 0314 015.VXP 15A 250VAC 6.3x32mm Littlefuse 2 pcs – WAPOZB15PAT
 cover – WAFUTL5
 operating manual

11.3 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:

 barcode stickers
 PASS stickers (roll - 50 pieces of stickers)
 FAIL stickers (roll - 50 pieces of stickers)
 barcode stickers (roll - 100 stickers)
 1.2 m double-wire lead (10/25A) U1/I1 1pc – WAPRZ1X2DZBB1
 black crocodile clip 1kV 1pc – WAKROBL20K01
 1kV probe -black 1pc – WASONBLOGB3
 test lead banana/banana, black 1.2m 1pc– WAPRZ1X2BLBB
 cable - adapter Shuko / IEC (for testing extensions) – WAADAPATIEC1
 three phase socket adapter 16A* – WAADAPAT16P
 three phase socket adapter 16A, switchable** – WAADAPAT16PR
 three phase socket adapter 32A* – WAADAPAT32P
 three phase socket adapter 32A, switchable**– WAADAPAT32PR
 adapter for industrial sockets 16A*** – WAADAPAT16F1
 adapter for industrial sockets 32A*** – WAADAPAT32F1
 adapter IEC 60320 C6 Plug to IEC 60320 C13 Connector Block – WAADAPATIEC2
 USB barcode reader – WAADACK1
 USB printer for reports / codes, portable – WAADAD1
 Sonel PAT software – WAPROSONPAT1

* - These adapters have permanently shorted lines of three-phase socket: L1, L2, L3 and they are
connected to L line of one-phase socket.

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** - These adapters have a rotary switch providing the following connections:
1 - L of test socket connected to L1
2 - L of test socket connected to L2
3 - L of test socket connected to L3
4 - L of test socket connected to L1+L2+L3 (shorted)

*** - These adapters are designed for testing security of devices powered from industrial sockets 16 A
and 32 A, providing that the tested device does not consume current higher than 16 A. The adapters
enable users to perform all measurements available in PAT-806 meter on the network measurement
socket.

NOTE!
Adapters for three-phase sockets and for 32 A industrial sockets must not be used for
the following measurements: leakage currents IPE and IΔ, power and current consump­tion (for detailed information on the use of adapters see PAT Adapters User's Guide).

12 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 Świdnica

Poland
tel. [phone]
fax [phone]

E-mail: [email protected]

Web page: www.sonel.pl

Attention:

Service repairs must be realised solely by the manufacturer.