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Seaward Apollo 500 User Manual

Seaward Apollo 500
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Apollo 500
Table of Contents
1. Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability
2. Disposal of old product
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
9. User Interface Navigation
9.1 Screen Layout
9.2 Menu Navigation
9.3 Battery Status
9.4 Test Functionality
10. Main Menu
10.1 View Saved Data
10.2 User Options
10.3 Bluetooth Setup
10.4 Automatic Test Sequence Editor (PAT Edit)
10.5 Download
10.5.1 Downloading into PATGuard 3
10.6 Upload
10.6.1 Uploading from PATGuard 3
10.6.2 Uploading a Logo for TnT Labels
10.7 Set Date and Time
10.8 Memory
11. Portable Appliance Testing
11.1 Automatic Test Sequence
11.1.1 Entering Asset Details
11.1.2 Using the Risk Based Retest Period Calculator
11.1.3 The Formal Visual Inspection
11.2 Manual Test Interface
11.3 Test Functions
Earth Continuity
Nulling out Test Leads
Insulation Resistance
Substitute Leakage
Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current
Touch Current
RCD Trip Time
IEC Lead / Polarity
External Leakage Adaptors
11.4 Checkbox Verification
11.5 PAT Settings
12. Universal Risk Assessment
13. Health & Safety Reports
14. Updating your Firmware
15. Electrical Specification
16. Useful Information
16.1 Factory Set Test Sequences
16.2 Other Information
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Seaward Apollo 500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSeaward
ModelApollo 500
CategoryLabel Maker
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Limited Warranty & Limitation of Liability

Disposal of old product

Certificate of Conformity

User Notes

Safety Notes

Accessories

Standard accessories

Lists items included as standard with the Apollo 500 unit.

Optional Accessories

Lists additional accessories that can be purchased separately for the Apollo 500.

Introduction to the Apollo 500

Getting Started

Charging New Batteries

Instructions on how to charge the Apollo 500's battery pack.

Power On

Steps and information on how to power on and off the Apollo 500 unit.

User Interface Navigation

Screen Layout

Details the different areas and elements displayed on the Apollo 500 screen.

Menu Navigation

Describes how to use function keys and navigate through menu options.

Battery Status

Explains the battery status indicators and their meanings.

Test Functionality

Describes the buttons used to start and abort electrical tests.

Main Menu

10.1 View Saved Data

How to access and view previously saved test data and asset information.

10.2 User Options

Settings for managing user accounts, passwords, and display preferences.

10.3 Bluetooth Setup

Guides on pairing Bluetooth accessories with the Apollo 500 for wireless connectivity.

10.4 Automatic Test Sequence Editor (PAT Edit)

Allows modification or creation of automatic test sequences for PAT testing.

10.5 Download

Options for downloading test data from the Apollo 500 to a PC or other devices.

10.5.1 Downloading to PATGuard 3

Specific steps for downloading data to PATGuard 3 software via USB or Bluetooth.

10.5.2 Downloading in ASCII format

How to download test data as a text file using USB or Bluetooth.

10.5.3 Downloading to Other Software

Information on downloading data to software other than PATGuard 3.

10.6 Upload

Process for uploading data, such as test sequences or logos, to the Apollo 500.

10.6.1 Uploading from PATGuard 3

How to upload test results or configurations from PATGuard 3 to the Apollo 500.

10.6.2 Uploading a Logo for TnT Labels

Transferring a bitmap logo file to the Apollo 500 for label printing.

10.7 Set Date and Time

Instructions for adjusting the instrument's date and time settings.

10.8 Memory

Information on checking and managing the Apollo 500's internal memory usage.

Portable Appliance Testing PAT

11.1 Automatic Test Sequence

Details on using pre-defined or custom automatic test sequences for PAT testing.

11.1.1 Entering Asset Details

How to record identification details for the equipment under test.

11.1.2 Using the Risk Based Retest Period Calculator

Utilising the calculator to determine appropriate retest periods based on risk.

11.1.3 The Formal Visual Inspection

Performing and recording the visual inspection as part of the PAT test.

11.1.4 The Electrical Tests

Information on the various electrical tests performed during PAT testing.

11.1.5 Printing a Label

Configuring and printing test labels after completing tests.

11.2 Manual Test Interface

Accessing and performing individual electrical tests manually.

11.3 Test Functions

Detailed descriptions of the specific electrical tests available on the Apollo 500.

Earth Continuity

Performing Earth Continuity tests to verify protective earth connections.

Nulling Out Test Leads

How to zero out test lead resistance for accurate continuity measurements.

Insulation Resistance

Performing insulation resistance tests to check for electrical isolation.

Substitute Leakage

Verifying leakage levels using the substitute leakage test method.

Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current

Measuring protective earth conductor current to ensure safety.

Touch Current

Measuring touch current to assess safety for accessible conductive parts.

RCD Trip Time

Testing the trip time of Residual Current Devices (RCDs).

IEC Lead / Polarity

Testing the polarity and wiring of IEC leads and extension cords.

External Leakage Adaptors

Using external leakage adaptors for specific test scenarios.

11.4 Checkbox Verification

Using the checkbox tool to verify the Apollo 500's test function accuracy.

11.5 PAT Settings

Configuring various settings related to PAT testing procedures and behaviour.

Updating your Firmware

Electrical Specification

Earth Continuity

Electrical specifications for the Earth Continuity test function.

Insulation Test

Electrical specifications for the Insulation Test function.

Substitute Leakage Test

Electrical specifications for the Substitute Leakage Test.

Protective Conductor Current

Electrical specifications for the Protective Conductor Current test.

Touch Current

Electrical specifications for the Touch Current test function.

Load Power/Current

Electrical specifications for Load Power and Current measurements.

Lead Test

Electrical specifications related to lead testing functions.

Power Socket Test

Electrical specifications for the Power Socket Test.

RCD Test

Electrical specifications for the RCD Trip Time test.

External Leakage

Electrical specifications for external leakage measurements.

Useful Information

14.1 Factory Set Test Sequences

Lists and describes the pre-configured test sequences available on the Apollo 500.

14.2 Other Information

Additional miscellaneous information and parameter defaults for the Apollo 500.

Environmental Conditions

Maintenance

16.1 Charging the battery pack.

Guidance on charging the internal battery pack of the Apollo 500.

16.2 Securing the Apollo 500

Procedures for handling the unit when safe operation is compromised.

16.3 Cleaning the Apollo 500

Methods for cleaning the external case of the Apollo 500 safely.

16.4 Replacing the battery pack.

Step-by-step instructions for replacing the Apollo 500's battery pack.

Support

19.1 Register your product here:-

Link and instructions for registering the Apollo 500 product with Seaward.

19.2 Calibration Services:-

Information on calibration services and contact details for Calibration House.

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