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Environmental conditions, Maintenance – Seaward Apollo 600 User Manual

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17. Environmental Conditions

The Apollo 600 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.

Operating temperature range of 0 to 40 degrees C, without moisture condensation.

Operating Altitude 0 to 2000 metres.

18. Maintenance

18.1 Charging the battery pack.

The battery pack will be charged whenever the Apollo 600 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.

When no tests are being performed the battery pack will be fully re-charged after 7 hours.

18.2 Securing the Apollo 600

Under certain conditions safe operation of the Apollo 600 can no longer be assumed:

Visible damage of the instrument case.

Incorrect measurement results.

Recognisable abuse to the instrument due to prolonged storage under improper conditions.

Recognisable abuse to the instrument due to extraordinary transportation stress.

In these case the Apollo 600 should be immediately switched off, disconnected from any test
and measurement function and secured to prevent any further use.

18.3 Cleaning the Apollo 600

Clean the external case of the Apollo 600 with a dry clean cloth.

Avoid using solvents and abrasive scouring agents to clean the external case of the Apollo
600.

18.4 Replacing the battery pack.

Before opening the Apollo 600 battery compartment ensure that all test leads
and accessories are disconnected.