Apollo-X User Manual Version 0.9
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Maintenance
Opening the Housing
The mechanism for opening the Apollo-X is the same regardless of which enclosure is provided.
A plastic insert is vacuum-sealed on the X7 and X3 models to the full length of the inside of the
battery chamber to prevent
shorts with longer tubes. The X1’s insert is removable, but should
be present at all times.
The head for the Apollo-X7 and Apollo-X3 is torqued to the battery tube at the
factory. Users should not attempt to unscrew the head when changing batteries, as
the amount of force required could damage the electronics.
Battery Options
The power source for the Apollo-X is its internal battery pack. There are three available
enclosure sizes for the Apollo-X:
Product
Battery Type
Quantity
Standard Enclosure (X7)
Energizer Industrial LR20 alkaline
7
Short Enclosure (X3)
Saft LSH20 3.6V lithium
3
Apollo-X1
Saft LSH20 3.6V lithium
1
For lithium models, only the Saft LSH20 has the ability to source enough current to supply
peaks in Iridium transmissions, therefore the Saft LSH20 is required for use with lithium
Apollos.
