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Summary of Contents for Seaward Apollo 500
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
3. Certificate of Conformity 4. User Notes 5. Safety Notes 6. Accessories 6.1 Standard accessories 6.2 Optional Accessories 7. Introduction to the Apollo 500 7.1 Front diagram 7.2 Top Diagram 7.3 Back diagram 8. Getting Started 8.1 Charging New Batteries 8.2 Power On... -
Page 2: Limited Warranty & Limitation Of Liability
Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability SEAWARD Electronic Limited guarantees this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 2 years (subject to product registration) provided that the instrument is serviced and calibrated by a Seaward approved agent in accordance with the manufactures instructions. The period of warranty will be effective at the day of delivery. -
Page 3: Safety Notes
Do not open the Apollo 500, no user serviceable parts. Where safe operation of the Apollo 500 is no longer possible it should be immediately shut down and secured to prevent accidental operation. It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible:... -
Page 4: Optional Accessories
Getting Started 8.1 Charging New Batteries Before using Apollo 500 for the first time please ensure that you fully charge the unit using the Seaward black power lead plugged into the mains inlet socket on the top of the tester. -
Page 5: User Interface Navigation
9.3 Battery Status While the Apollo 500 is powered on there are periodic checks of the batteries. The Apollo 500 will show the status of the batteries This symbol indicates that the batteries are at 100% capacity. -
Page 6: Test Functionality
10.1 View Saved Data This will allow you to view any data that you have saved in the Apollo 500. By selecting this icon in the Main Menu you can view a list of all saved Asset IDs by site and location. -
Page 7: Bluetooth Setup
10.3 Bluetooth Setup Select this icon to setup your Bluetooth accessories to work with the Apollo 500. Switch on the Bluetooth device you wish to pair with and ensure it is discoverable. This will Bluetooth Search button will search the area for Bluetooth discoverable devices and return to the previous menu. -
Page 8: Download
USB-PC cable Connect the USB download cable to the USB type B port on the Apollo 500 and to a USB port on your PC. Press Save. Instructions for how to import this download into PATGuard 3 can be found in the PATGuard 3 help files. -
Page 9: Upload
10.6.2 Uploading a Logo for TnT Labels A bitmap logo can be transferred to the Apollo 500 for use with the Seaward Test ‘n’ Tag print system. The logo must be in .BMP with a maximum size of 320 pixels by 240 pixels. -
Page 10: Using The Risk Based Retest Period Calculator
11.1.4 The Electrical Tests The Apollo 500 has probe detection that will automatically flag up if you do not have the correct probe configuration for the test you are trying to perform. During the tests you can see the test duration, limit and result on screen, see 9.1 Screen Layout. -
Page 11: Manual Test Interface
11.2 Manual Test Interface The Apollo 500 allows direct access to all of the electrical tests through Manual Mode. Within each test there are a number of function key options; This is the Tools function. This function allows you to configure the test current test type, this includes;... -
Page 12: Nulling Out Test Leads
Point measurement modes. The null facility remains active, even if the Apollo 500 is powered off, until the feature is deactivated by pressing the null key again or the Test Type is changed e.g. if a pair of test leads are nulled for point to point measurement, the null will be deactivated if the Test Type is changed to EUT Continuity test. -
Page 13: Substitute Leakage
The test is performed between the EUT test socket live and neutral and Red test terminal. Point to Point Insulation The test is performed between the Red and Black test terminals, both the continuity test leads are required for this test. -
Page 14: Protective Earth (Pe) Conductor Current
Failure to do so may result in incorrect measurements being recorded. This test is applicable on Class I Equipment. The Apollo 500 should be connected to a mains supply. The EUT should be connected into the EUT test socket. In manual mode once the correct... -
Page 15: Iec Lead / Polarity
Once the correct connections have been made for the selected test type press the Start button. The RCD will be powered and you will be prompted to reset the RCD. When you have reset the RCD the Apollo 500 will count down and then perform the RCD test, the RCD trip time will be displayed. The measurement will be displayed in milli seconds. - Page 16 On Test In the event of a test failure during an automatic Failure sequence, the Apollo 500 can be configured to either End Test, which will terminate the test sequence or present a Fail Menu, which will provide the following list...
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Page 17: Updating Your Firmware
Updating your Firmware 1. Go to www.seaward.co.uk/firmware and save the latest Apollo 500 firmware file on your PC. 2. Power on the unit whilst holding down the F1 button. 3. Press F2 to update via PC. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. -
Page 18: Useful Information
Touch Current Test Voltage: Supply Voltage, maximum load current 16A Display Range: 0.00mA to 3.50mA Measurement Range: 0.10mA to 3.50mA Resolution: 0.01mA Operating Error: +/-5% of reading +/- 2 digits Frequency Response: DC to 2.5 kHz Load Power/Current Test Voltage: Supply Voltage, maximum load current 16A Display Range:... -
Page 19: Other Information
Characters in Comment Characters in Asset ID Environmental Conditions The Apollo 500 has been designed to perform tests and measurements in a dry environment. Maximum barometric elevation for making measurements is 2000M. Pollution degree 2 according to IEC 60529. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Interference immunity and emitted interference conforming to IEC 61326-1. - Page 20 16.1 Charging the battery pack. The battery pack will be charged whenever the Apollo 500 is connected to the mains supply regardless of whether it is switched on or off. The typical charging current is set to 500mA but this may vary as the instrument also includes pre-charge and top up charge modes.
- Page 21 Tel: (+44) 191 5878739 (+44) 191 5878737 Email: service@seaward.co.uk Calibration House is part of the Seaward Group. 19.1 Register your product here:- www.seaward.co.uk 19.2 Calibration Services:- www.calibrationhouse.co.uk Bracken Hill South West Industrial Estate Peterlee County Durham SR8 2SW Co Durham SR8 2SW...
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