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Cert/LPCB ref. 010

Assessed to ISO 14001:2004

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MANAGEMENT

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Apollo Test Set - User Manual

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Safety first

•  Read this User Manual completely before using the Apollo Test Set.

•  The Apollo Test Set is electronic test equipment and care should be taken when handling and storing. Dropping the 

unit onto a hard surface could damage it.

•  The Apollo Test Set is designed for indoor use only and should not be subjected to harsh environments. It is not 

designed for use in hazardous areas - those containing explosives or dust. Do not use the Test Set in places where 
temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through rapid changes.

•  Do not use the Apollo Test Set if it is not operating correctly - consult the troubleshooting section or seek technical 

advice.

•  If the Apollo Test Set is used in a manner not specified by the Manufacturer, the protection provided by the equipment 

may be impaired and the warranty invalidated.

Technical information

Power source

Lithium-ion battery pack or 12 V Power Supply Unit

Battery charging time

Approx 3 hours

Operating temperature

0 ºC to 40 ºC

Humidity - no condensation or icing

10 to 95 % RH

Dimensions

215 mm x 165 mm x 50 mm

Weight

935 g

Where do I find things?

Loop Out + (Red)

Loop Out - (Black)

Loop Out - Screen (Yellow)

Ground 
(Green)

Loop In + (Red)
Loop In - (Black)
Loop In - Screen (Yellow)

Power On

Power LED
Charging port

USB Port

(on the side of the unit)

Strap fixings

Battery

Cover

Stand

Strap fixings

Summary of Contents for SA7800-870APO

Page 1: ...Apollo Test Set User Manual 1 Apollo Test Set User Manual...

Page 2: ...oop diagnostics 31 About 11 Short circuit fault 32 How do I use the Loop View menu 12 Earth fault 32 Selecting a polling range 13 Cable impedance and cable run 33 Viewing the details of a single addre...

Page 3: ...ollo Test Set if it is not operating correctly consult the troubleshooting section or seek technical advice If the Apollo Test Set is used in a manner not specified by the Manufacturer the protection...

Page 4: ...tate Location Stored Events Data Logs From the Home Screen you are able to access the six main menus Settings This menu enables you to change some of the settings of the Test Set such as the Screen se...

Page 5: ...for you to be able to understand the information being given on the screen Each screen is divided in sections one section for each device Each section contains Device address Device Range ID Device ty...

Page 6: ...tisensor with isolator UL CO Base Apollo USA ZMU Control Unit Monitor and Zone Monitor Unit Zone Monitor Unit and XPander Interface SM Mini Switch Monitor Switch Monitor and Switch Monitor Plus Switch...

Page 7: ...bar Settings are divided into five groups Screen Locations Cable types Date and Time Language Screen settings To adjust the screen brightness press and hold the slider Move it to the right to make th...

Page 8: ...ow much memory the data is taking up and two other icons one that looks like a brush and one that looks like a dustbin To add a new location tap Add new location The on screen keyboard appears Use the...

Page 9: ...of pairs and conductor diameter Loop resistance km Each cable type gives additional information Cable type Cable dimension Loop resistance To add a new cable Tap Add new cable type The on screen keybo...

Page 10: ...Set User Manual 10 To remove a cable type from the list tap the delete icon alongside the cable type A splash screen appears asking you to confirm cable removal Tap Yes the cable type is removed To r...

Page 11: ...ach section a drop down menu appears Select the required option for each section Setting the language To set the language tap the language box a drop down menu appears Select the required language fro...

Page 12: ...er used only in Analogue Value Drift sub menu On the Home Screen tap the Loop View tab The address scan screen appears It shows all of the allocated addresses on the loop and their status By default t...

Page 13: ...oise level Meaning 0 Theoretical minimum 4 Clean installation 36 Good installation in an industrial environment 80 Bad installation segregation multiple address loops on the same cable bad junction po...

Page 14: ...Selecting a polling range To select a range of addresses to be polled press and hold at the starting address then slide your finger to the finishing address The selected polling range is highlighted...

Page 15: ...10 Middle row output bit status Bottom row input bits status Red On Grey Off 9 Configuration status 10 Isolator control 11 Fast Test tab only enabled for devices that allow fast test 12 Self Test tab...

Page 16: ...the status of ON OFF To close the single address splash screen tap on the main screen to the left of it However for details of self test fast test isolator control and configuration settings read on...

Page 17: ...changes to green The sensor name remains green until the analogue value returns to its initial value the sensor name then changes to white To stop the test or close the Fast Test splash screen tap on...

Page 18: ...ches on the colour of the button changes to blue Tap the button again and the isolator switches off and the colour of the button changes to grey Configuration status Tap the Configuration Status butto...

Page 19: ...tion bar closes and the Mode and Polling screen appears The mode and LED status for each device is shown Each device shows the information that follows Device address Device type test set ID Mode LED...

Page 20: ...on the loop Swipe right from the left side of the screen The menu selection bar appears Tap Analogue value Drift The menu selection bar closes and the Analogue value and Drift screen appears The Anal...

Page 21: ...ection bar closes and the Control and Status screen appears The current status of input and output bits for each device is shown Each device shows the information that follows Device address Device ty...

Page 22: ...s Empty address Dual address Tamper Alarm Fault Note indicates the event on the device at the given address Swipe right from the left side of the screen The menu selection bar appears Tap Events The m...

Page 23: ...l device To close the event log tap the screen When you try to select a new sub menu the save event log screen appears If you want to save the event log enter a name for the file using the on screen k...

Page 24: ...want to see the data log The data log splash screen appears Parameter Description Address polled device Device type encoded device type test set ID and match mismatched X if current device type does n...

Page 25: ...ert the required device into the detector base Tap the Programmer mode tab on the Home screen The programmer mode splash screen appears Note If no device is detected Device not fitted appears on the s...

Page 26: ...n after the test just tap on the main screen to the left of it Fast Test Tap the Fast Test button the fast test is activated immediately If a fast test cannot be done a message Fast test cannot be per...

Page 27: ...in Dismiss closes the Fast Test splash screen LED Test To start the LED test tap the LED test button The button colour changes from grey to blue and the LED test is active Sensor status The Sensor sta...

Page 28: ...ars showing the available modes Tap the mode you require The drop down list closes and the selected mode is shown Polling LED To change the polling status tap the Polling LED button The polling status...

Page 29: ...p or is incorrect Restore to factory defaults This button restores a Discovery or Soteria device to its factory defaults Remember that if you use this option all non volatile memory including the soft...

Page 30: ...op down appears Tap to select the required volume level Tap the tone button a drop down appears Tap to select the required tone To test the selected tone and volume tap and hold the sounder icon The s...

Page 31: ...e refer to Appendices A to E on pages 43 to 47 Short circuit fault earth fault detection This is the core test of loop diagnostics It shows the results of the wire connection test short circuit fault...

Page 32: ...nus wire The fault should be investigated and corrected before continuing The grey box on the right of the schematic shows what test is being done Short circuit fault If a short circuit fault is detec...

Page 33: ...en a cable run is between one and 4178 metres cable impedance and cable run values are shown on the screen If the cable run is either less than one metre in length or more than 4178 metres a warning m...

Page 34: ...OUT coloured blue on screen The voltage is measured on the IN side with the direction of current flow from OUT to IN The screen also shows the difference between the OUT and IN voltages Loop supply fr...

Page 35: ...here is no short circuit between the loop plus and minus wires The earth fault location search is made up of three steps 1 Occupied addresses search 2 Loop devices map building 3 Earth fault location...

Page 36: ...n to break the loop and sort It then sorts the addresses into an as fitted order Progress is indicated as a percentage but if there is an issue the process stops and a warning is shown Earth fault loc...

Page 37: ...o enter a location where a test has been done To enter a location on the home screen tap the Location tab This is the tab immediately below Location on the home screen A drop down appears listing all...

Page 38: ...f a location is entered on the Test Set the Stored Events Data logs tab becomes available Tap the Stored Events Data Logs tab The stored data and events screen appears Tap the report that you want to...

Page 39: ...en To export the report onto a USB device as a csv file 1 Insert a USB flash stick into the USB slot on the side of the Test Set The export icon is highlighted 2 Tap the highlighted icon The on screen...

Page 40: ...onto a USB flash drive To install the firmware update 1 Connect the power supply cable to the Test Set and a suitable power supply 2 Plug the USB flash drive containing the firmware update into the U...

Page 41: ...g the Settings icon If something goes wrong during the update procedure the message Something went wrong appears If this happens it will be necessary to install the last stable version from the list o...

Page 42: ...hard reset if this does not work contact Apollo Technical Support Q Instead of information about a device its type range or description I see either a question mark or NA Why is the information not s...

Page 43: ...ts Data Log Home Location Programmer mode Loop diagnostics Stored Events Data Logs Events Data Log List of events List the single device data log Mode and Polling LED Single address view Self test Fas...

Page 44: ...ISO 9001 2008 Cert LPCB ref 010 Assessed to ISO 14001 2004 Cert LPCB ref 010 EMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Cert LPCB ref 010 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Apollo Test Set User Manual 44 Appendix B Short circuit and...

Page 45: ...Apollo Test Set User Manual 45 Appendix C Loop supply from direction OUT...

Page 46: ...sessed to ISO 9001 2008 Cert LPCB ref 010 Assessed to ISO 14001 2004 Cert LPCB ref 010 EMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Cert LPCB ref 010 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Apollo Test Set User Manual 46 Appendix D Loop sup...

Page 47: ...Apollo Test Set User Manual 47 Appendix E Earth fault location search...

Page 48: ...TEMS Assessed to ISO 9001 2008 Cert LPCB ref 010 Assessed to ISO 14001 2004 Cert LPCB ref 010 EMS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Cert LPCB ref 010 PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Apollo Test Set User Manual 48 Appendix F F...

Page 49: ...Apollo Test Set User Manual 49 Appendix G Line Voltages...

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