Small-size microohmmeter MIKO-10

Since July 7 till now the Dimitrovgradsky metallurgical plant, LLC, has been using the MIKO-10 microohmmeter. The instrument was used for measuring the electric resistance of copper items. 13 samples of copper busbars were tested with the help of the instrument. MIKO-10 is a multifunction instrument, it is portable, easy to operate; its menu is rather friendly. It is a portable independent measurement device, it is simple to operate and rather robust. The instrument demonstrated proper operation, there were no failures. The MIKO-10 can be recommended for use by other companies.

The MIKO-10 microohmmeter is a portable option of instruments for electric resistances measurements that are manufactured by SKB EP, LLC.

The device has been operated by electrotechnical division of SEVERSTROY Construction Company since September, 2016 for testing the 10/0.4kV electric units of newly constructed and modernized industrial plants.

It was used for control and measurement of transient resistances of wired and metal connections of electric potential balancing systems, switching equipment of electric units during their wiring, commissioning and acceptance tests.

Undisputable merits of the instrument include:

• Different ways of positioning the instrument during measurements;
• Availability of non-volatile memory;
• Automatic measurement start-up and stop, switching out if the instrument is not used;
• Beeping the measurements start-up and termination.

As of today the MIKO-10 is an optimum option of price-quality ratio among instruments for analyzing the condition of 10/0.4kV electric units.

Our laboratory, on the recommendation of your specialist, purchased a small-sized microohmmeter MIKO-10 manufactured by SKB EP, LLC. Using the instrument leaves a positive feeling. We especially want to highlight its compactness, ease of use and performance at low temperatures. Not every instrument can brag about it. The instrument case is assembled efficiently, there are no backlashes and creaks. The settings menu is intuitive, autonomy is good, accuracy and measurement speed are also at a high level. The insulation of the measuring cables ensures that they remain flexible even at low ambient temperatures.

As for the minuses, the connectors stick and give a little inconvenience when plugging in or unplugging, it would be more convenient make connectors like "banana".

[Manufacturer note]: The fastening implemented in MIKO-10 microohmmeter is designed for reliable fixation of test cables to the device that excludes circuit break and ensures tight contact of cables with device inputs, which cannot be guaranteed in the presence of "banana" type connectors.

We also would like test cables with loaded needle-type contacts to be in paired with the instrument, not as additional equipment.

[Manufacturer note]: Standard complete set of MIKO-10 microohmmeter includes only one test cable (item code: SKB042.04.00.000), since the functionality of this cable is sufficient for most measurements. In our opinion, it is a universal cable for making measurements with MIKO-10. Test cables with spring loaded needle-type contacts are purchased depending on the measurement object requirements where a standard cable cannot be used.

Our laboratory recommends the MIKO-10 to purchase.

In June 2018, Tesla, LLC electrical laboratory purchased MIKO-10 microohmmeter. Based on more than two years of operation, we can give the following feedback:

• The device proved to be reliable; there was not a single case of failure. Including when operating the device in winter at low temperatures;
• The measurement process itself is fast;
• I think it is a very good solution to mount the device with a belt on the hand. This opportunity lets the hands be free during the measurement process;
• Small weight and size dimensions;
• The clips of the test cables are reliable. All the cables are made in good cold-resistant insulation.

MIKO-10 microohmmeter allows you to significantly reduce the time spent on resistance values measurements in comparison with traditional devices. We are satisfied with the purchase of this device, but there is one more wish:

The device does not include a carrying bag (case). It would be very convenient, if the manufacturer considered the possibility of completing the device with such bags with a compartment for storing test cables.

[Manufacturer note]: We would like to note that your wish to complete the device with a compact bag has already been implemented, as the additional configuration of the MIKO-10 microohmmeter includes a special bag for transportation of the device, cables and other additional accessories (article SKB118.01.00.000). The bag is equipped with three compartments that easily fit both the device unit itself and all types of test cables. The bag dimensions are 37 x 14 x 24 cm (L x W x H). For more information please go to the Complete set section of MIKO-10.