Seaward APOLLO+ Series User manual

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1USER NOTES 6
2SAFETY NOTES 6
3USING APOLLO+ SERIES FIRMWARE ON OLDER APOLLO INSTRUMENTS. 8
4ACCESSORIES 9
4.1 Standard Apollo+ Contents (What’s in the Box) 9
4.2 Part Numbers 11
4.3 Optional Accessories / Replacement Parts 12
5GETTING STARTED 13
5.1 Getting to Know Your Apollo+ Series 13
5.2 Before Using Your Apollo+ Series for the First Time 14
5.3 Powering ON / OFF an Apollo+ Series 14
5.4 Apollo+ Series Battery Status Indication 15
5.5 Charging the Battery Pack 15
5.6 Replacing the Battery Pack 15
5.7 Getting To Know the User Interface 16
6USER OPTIONS (PAT SETTINGS, APOLLO 500+ AND 600+ ONLY) 17
6.1 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 1 18
6.2 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 2 20
6.3 User Options / PAT Settings - Options Page 3 21
7SETTING UP YOUR APOLLO+ SERIES INSTRUMENT 22
7.1 Main Menu Navigation 22
7.2 Main Menu Window - View Data 23
7.3 Main Menu Window - User SetUp 26
7.4 Main Menu Window - Connecting Bluetooth Devices 29
7.4.1 How to Setup a Printer with your Apollo+ Series 30
7.5 Main Menu Window - Automatic Test Sequence Editor (PAT Edit) 35

7.6 Main Menu Window –Time and Date Setup 37
7.7 Main Menu Window –Memory Options 38
8DOWNLOADING YOUR APOLLO+ SERIES 40
8.1 Downloading From Your Apollo+ Series to PATGuard 3 40
8.2 Downloading Clone Data from an Apollo 500+ or 600+ 42
9UPLOADING YOUR APOLLO 500+ AND 600+ 43
9.1 Uploading from PATGuard 3 to an Apollo 500+ or 600+ 43
9.2 Uploading Printer Logos to an Apollo 500+ or 600+ 44
9.3 Uploading Clone Data to an Apollo 500+ or 600+ 45
9.4 Uploading Background Images to an Apollo 500+ or 600+ 45
9.5 Uploading List Configuration Data to an Apollo 500+ or 600+ 46
10 PERFORMING AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST –AUTO MODE 48
10.1 Auto Mode –Camera Function (Apollo 600+ Only) 50
10.2 Auto Mode –Risk Based Retest Period Calculator 51
10.3 Auto Mode –The Visual Inspection 52
10.4 Auto Mode –The Electrical Tests 53
11 PERFORMING AN ELECTRICAL SAFETY TEST –MANUAL MODE 54
12 TEST FUNCTIONS 55
12.1 Earth Continuity 55
12.1.1 Selecting a Test Type 56
12.2 Insulation Resistance 57
12.2.1 Selecting a Test Type 58
12.3 Protective Earth (PE) Conductor Current (Used on Class 1 Appliances) 59
12.4 Touch Current 60
12.5 RCD Trip Time 61
12.6 IEC Lead / Polarity 62
12.7 Substitute (Alternative) Leakage 63
12.8 External Leakage Adaptors 64
12.9 Socket Test 65

12.10 Checkbox Verification 66
13 UNIVERSAL RISK ASSESSMENT (APOLLO 600+ ONLY) 67
14 HEALTH & SAFETY REPORTS (APOLLO 600+ ONLY) 69
14.1 Health & Safety Reports - Emergency Lighting Report (Apollo 600+ Only) 69
14.2 Health & Safety Reports - Fire Alarm Report (Apollo 600+ Only) 70
15 UPDATING YOUR FIRMWARE 72
16 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATION 73
17 USEFUL INFORMATION 75
17.1 Factory Set Test Sequences 75
17.2 Other Information 77
18 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 78
19 MAINTENANCE 78
19.1 Securing the Apollo+ Series 78
19.2 Cleaning the Apollo+ Series 78
20 SERVICE AND CALIBRATION. 79
20.1 Calibration Statement 79
21 ONLINE RESOURCES 80

The battery pack will be charged whenever the Apollo+ Series is connected to the Mains Supply regardless of whether
the instrument is switched ON or OFF.
The typical charging current is set to 500mA but this may vary as the instrument also includes precharge and top up
charge modes.
When no tests are being performed the battery pack should be fully recharged after 7 hours.
Before opening the Apollo+ Series battery compartment ensure that all test leads and accessories are
disconnected.
Power off the instrument.
Disconnect all test leads and accessories.
Position the instrument face down and remove the screw holding the battery compartment cover in place.
Remove the battery compartment cover.
Remove the battery pack from the compartment and unplug the multiway connector.
Connect the multiway connector of the new battery to the connector in the battery compartment; place the
new battery pack into the compartment.
Relocate the battery compartment cover and fasten in position with the battery compartment screw.