SEAWARD Apollo Series 400 Checkbox User Guide

: June 16, 2024
: SEAWARD

Table of Contents

SEAWARD Apollo Series 400 Checkbox
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
Perform a Checkbox Sequence
References
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SEAWARD Apollo Series 400 Checkbox

Product Information

Specifications:

Model: Apollo 400+
Manufacturer: Seaward
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Power Supply: Mains
Test Lead Type: IEC

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Register your Apollo
To receive an additional 12 months warranty and full access to Product Support, register your Apollo by either visiting the website www.seaward.com/warranty24 or completing the form in the Care and Support card and returning it by post.

Step 2: Update Firmware
Ensure your Apollo has the latest firmware installed. To update the firmware, follow the instructions provided in the following link: www.seaward.com/apollo-series-firmware.

Step 3: Access Checkbox Function

From the Apollo Home Screen, press the PAT button (F3).
Select F1.
Select the manual option.

Step 4: Select Checkbox Function
In the manual page, select the Checkbox function (F3).

Step 5: Checkbox Setup
You will see a Checkbox Setup message. Follow the instructions below:

Connect the mains supply to the black socket on the Apollo Series.
Connect the red IEC lead between both sockets on the Apollo Series (do not connect the Checkbox yet).

Step 6: IEC Lead and Polarity Test
An IEC lead and polarity test will be performed to check the lead.

Step 7: Attach Checkbox
You will see a page requesting you to attach the Checkbox.

Connect the red IEC lead to the Checkbox.
Connect the red test lead to the 4mm socket on the Checkbox (and red Apollo Series test socket).

Step 8: Confirmation and Start

Select F3 to confirm (a green tick will appear in the middle of the page).
Select F5 to continue.

The instrument will now perform additional tests in a sequence.

FAQ

Q: What is the power supply for the Apollo 400+?
A: The Apollo 400+ is powered by mains supply.
Q: How can I update the firmware of my Apollo 400+?
A: To update the firmware, please visit the website www.seaward.com/apollo- series-firmware for instructions.
Q: How do I register my Apollo 400+?
A: You can register your Apollo 400+ by visiting the website www.seaward.com/warranty24 or by completing the form in the Care and Support card and returning it by post.

Perform a Checkbox Sequence

How to perform a checkbox sequence on your Apollo 400+?
You can perform a Checkbox Sequence on your Apollo Series test instruments, the following guide will help you to perform this (note you require a seaward Apollo Series Checkbox and IEC lead to perform this test). Please check all aspects of this before contacting the technical support helpline.

Please register your Apollo to receive an additional 12 months warranty plus full access to Product Support. You can do this at www.seaward.com/warranty24 or by completing the form in the “Care and Support” card and returning by post.
Please ensure your Apollo has the latest firmware installed, to do this please see the following link: www.seaward.com/apollo-series-firmware
From the Apollo “Home Screen” select “F1” then select the manual PAT button “F3” .
In this page select the “Checkbox” function “F3” .
You will now see a “Checkbox Setup” message:
Connect the mains supply to the black socket on the Apollo Series
Connect the red IEC lead between both sockets on the Apollo Series (do not connect the Checkbox yet)
An IEC lead and polarity test will be performed to check this lead.
You will now see a page requesting you to “Attach checkbox”
Connect the red IEC lead to the Checkbox
Connect the red test lead to the 4mm socket on the Checkbox (and red Apollo Series test socket)
Select “F3” to confirm (a green tick will appear in the middle of the page) and then select “F5” to continue.
The instrument will now perform additional tests in a sequence.
After completion of the above you should see a “Warning” message before the mains supply is applied – you will need to select the green start button to perform a mains powered test.
The test sequence should now be complete and a message displaying the outcome will be displayed – confirm this using the “return” key (the button above the green start button).
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