Smith-Root APEX BACKPACK, User Manual

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APEX BACKPACK
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OVERVIEW
APEX CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Take the time to familiarize yourself with
the APEX’s features before beginning
electrofishing.
1. Emergency Shutdown Switch: The main
on/off switch. The switch must be rotated
90 degrees clockwise to turn on the unit.
Pushing down will turn it off.
2. Keypad/Display: The control pad and
display, showing settings and status
of the Apex and allows setting of the
parameters.
3. GPS Antenna: Allows the Apex to receive
GPS information.
4. Flashing Red Light: Flashes to indicate
that the output is on or to indicate a fault.
5. Battery Compartment Cover: Covers
battery and connectors. Must be in place
and its 3 latches fastened for unit to
function.
6. Audio Alarms: Sounds to indicate that the
unit is on and to indicate modes or faults.
7. Audio Alarms: indicate modes or faults.
8. USB Port: For downloading data and
updating software via thumb drive.
9. Pack Frame: Main connecting point for
the harness system. All components are
mounted on the pack frame.
10. Cathode Connector: A clamp-on strain
relief allows the cathode cable/rattail to
pass through slots on either side of the
battery cover.
11. Battery Connector: Connects Apex to a
lithium or lead acid battery.
12. Control Connector: Allows control of
output to electrode pole.
13. Anode Connector: A molded strain relief
allows the anode cable to pass through
slots on either side of the battery cover.
14. Immersion Sensor: This sensor will
shut the unit down should the Apex be
immersed in water.
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