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Smith-Root Apex Quick Start Manual

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QUICK-START GUIDE
A P E X B A C K P A C K E L E C T R O F I S H E R
ELECTROFISHER
0016603
11243.0 APEX Backpack Quick-Start Guide

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  • Page 1 QUICK-START GUIDE A P E X B A C K P A C K E L E C T R O F I S H E R ELECTROFISHER 0016603 11243.0 APEX Backpack Quick-Start Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Please contact product manufacturer for return instructions. All Smith-Root, Inc. manufactured products are covered by a one year warranty. Credit & Refund Policy: Customers returning equipment, in new condition, will be given credit five days from the date of the return. A return authorization must accompany returns. Valid equipment returns include, but are not limited to, ordering incorrect equipment, funding deficits, and defective equipment returned for reimbursement.

  • Page 3: Controls And Features

    APEX BACKPACK ELECTROFISHER 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.

  • Page 4: External Components

    Cathode – Attach the cathode connector to the appropriate receptacle inside the battery compartment. Align and position cathode connector’s internal tab with notch on Apex cathode connector’s notch to mate into position. A half turn is all that is needed for attachment once properly aligned.

  • Page 5: Battery Compartment Lid

    Low Battery – The APEX will display a low battery warning when the battery voltage is below 21.0 volts and electrical output will cease when the input battery voltage is below 20.0 volts.

  • Page 6: Electrical Settings

    QUICK-START GUIDE nected, battery compartment lid is properly aligned and in place, that backpack is upright, immersion sensor is dry and not im- mersed, flapper switch on anode pole is not pressed, and no one is in contact with electrodes prior to turning on the backpack. b.

  • Page 7: Frequency

    APEX BACKPACK ELECTROFISHER a. 7.5 – 15 Hertz – Low frequency is commonly used with Pulsed Direct Current Waveform to capture cat- fish and other electrically sensitive bottom dwelling fish. Fish are of- ten active, requiring active netting. b. 30 Hertz – Moderate frequency is...

  • Page 8: Favorites

    QUICK-START GUIDE a. 500 – 1,200 Volts – High voltage is used in very low ambient con- ductivity water. Additionally, higher voltages are often useful in deep and wide pools. Battery life is significantly reduced when using high voltage. b. 150 – 500 Volts – Moderate voltage is typically used in moderate ambient conductivity waters.

  • Page 9: In Field Help

    APEX BACKPACK ELECTROFISHER al alarm will activate once the noted amount of electrofishing effort elapses. A reminder alarm will continue to occur every 60 seconds after the alarm is triggered until the timer is reset. 6. In Field Help Light Bulbs – Light bulb icons can be accessed on the backpack for further information on particular topics.

  • Page 10: Power Limit

    <400 Watts – Users can limit the output of the APEX backpack to standardize use with alternative backpack electrofisher manu- facturers. This restriction ensures that capture efficiency is main- tained between equipment.

  • Page 11: High Temperature Response

    (i.e. unusual ambient water conductivities). vii. Device Information – Displays information about the manufactur- ing, service, and operation of the backpack electrofisher. a. Reset – Resets the Apex Backpack to default settings. b. Diagnostics – Displays information about the performance of the backpack electrofisher.

  • Page 12: Input And Output Data Storage

    QUICK-START GUIDE 8. Input and Output Data Storage Data Storage – The APEX stores input and output data every sec- ond that the anode pole switch is activated. a. Recording data – Hold down the anode pole switch while electrofishing and the APEX automatically records data.

  • Page 13: Safety

    LED light - Lights on the face of the APEX backpack activate when the backpack is first turned on in sync with sound, when an error/ fault/warning occurs, and when the anode pole switch is activated.
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