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- Page 1 Apollo Display Meter SKA 400 Skye Instruments Ltd., 21 Ddole Enterprise Park, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 6DF UK Tel: +44 (0) 1597 824811 skyemail@skyeinstruments.com www.skyeinstruments.com Iss. 1.1...
- Page 2 Skye Instruments Ltd. Skye Instruments is based in the UK and we are very proud to be celebrating being in business since 1983. Our products are designed and built in the UK. We have a very wide product base and our sensors &...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.10 Firmware Versn......9 4.11 Msg Duration........ 10 4.12 Beeper Sounds......10 4.13 Contact Skye........ 10 4.14 The Skye Team......10 5. POWER 6. SENSOR CONNECTION 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 8. SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 1 – ACCESSORIES APPENDIX 2 – APOLLO-COMPATIBLE SENSORS APPENDIX 3 – MENU NAVIGATION TREE... -
Page 4: Introduction
It is designed to be held and used comfortably in one hand, whilst the other is in control of the sensor. The menu is easy to navigate, and if bought as part of a package (Apollo + Skye sensor(s)), you can start taking readings instantly. -
Page 5: Principles Of Operation
For an accurate reading, ensure the sensor is as stationary as possible, and if measuring solar radiation levels, the sensor is fully upright (Skye also offer a "levelling unit" that will be very useful in field readings - please see Accessories in Appendix 1). We recommend you take a note of your geographical location and time of day (so that you may obtain the solar zenith angle at the time), and also cloud cover (0 to 10 as per WMO instructions, where 0 = no cloud cover, and 10 = 100% cloud cover). -
Page 6: Sensor Calibration Data
If doing so, we would suggest stating so in the "Units" value. Connection Mode The mode Apollo "connects" to a sensor. Default is Mode 3, which is appliccable to Skye amplified sensors. Please see Section 6 & Appendix 2 for more details. -
Page 7: Editing Stored Sensor Info
**Please note that this procedure affects the way Apollo takes readings. You will only need to edit these values if you buy a new Skye sensor, or would like to use a non-Skye sensor with Apollo. ** All required information is shown on individual sensors' calibration certificate. -
Page 8: Display & Keypad
Apollo Display Meter 3. DISPLAY & KEYPAD 3.1 Display Apollo has a 2-line 14 character alphanumeric liquid crystal display (LCD). The meter auto-ranges, and is designed to show a reading from very low light conditions (even moonlight), and therefore shows a reading with appropriate significant figures. -
Page 9: Menu Options
4.2 Switch On, Welcome Screen & “Read Sensor” When Apollo is switched on, you are greeted by a welcome screen, which includes the Skye logo, and Apollo's name. This introduction can be skipped by pressing any key, which will take you to the next screen. -
Page 10: Sensor To Use
Apollo Display Meter 4.3 Sensor to Use This menu option allows you to change which sensor configuration Apollo uses to show the reading. Choose the sensor number by using the tu buttons, and [Enter] to confirm. A message will confirm which sensor is now selected. -
Page 11: Check Battery
This option allows you to view the configuration data for each sensor stored in Apollo. If you bought Apollo as a package with Skye sensor(s), then these configurations can be seen here. Otherwise, default values are stored. Please see Section 2.2 for more information about this option. -
Page 12: Wr Sensr Setup
If you bought Apollo as a package with Skye sensor(s), then the configurations are already set up, and there is no need for adjustment. You will only need to enter this menu if you buy a Skye sensor separate to Apollo, or you have/intend to buy a sensor from another manufacturer. -
Page 13: Msg Duration
4.13 Contact Skye This option shows the contact details for Skye Instruments. Please do not hesitate to contact us, our technical help team is always available to answer queries, and we would love to hear your opinion on Apollo. -
Page 14: Power
Apollo has a 5-pin Binder female socket. All Apollo-compatible Skye sensors are fitted with a matching plug. To attach a Skye light sensor to Apollo match up the sensor plug to the socket and align the locating pin. Push together and screw up gently finger tight. This type of connection is waterproof, however the Apollo meter itself is only splashproof. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Apollo Display Meter 7. TROUBLESHOOTING If you have any problems with Apollo, Please refer here for common problems. The problems in this section are: My Apollo will not switch on. • Apollo switches itself off, the battery is fine! • Apollo is asking for a password what is it?? •... - Page 16 Read Sensor , and noting the Sensor number that pops up before the reading, along with the name of the sensor either we at Skye, or you yourself have entered. This should match the details of the sensor you are using.
- Page 17 If you have a sensor from a different manufacturer to Skye you may well need to change the connection mode from 3 to the appropriate connection mode. First of all however, make sure that the sensor you are using is compatible with Apollo –...
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Page 18: Specifications
Apollo Display Meter 8. SPECIFICATIONS Enclosure: Black ABS, Splashproof. Display: 14 character x 2 line LCD Auto-ranging: Auto ranging in steps 0-16mV up to 0-2000mV User menu options: Read sensor, hold display, toggle units(e.g. Wm-2, mWm-2, UV-I units etc.).battery test Resolution &... - Page 19 APPENDIX 1 – ACCESSORIES This section lists the optional accessories we think are very useful to have in the field. Skye Levelling Unit (SKM 221) This easy to use levelling system allows the user to increase the accuracy of sensor readings ensuring it is...
- Page 20 Compatible Sensors The following is a list of Skye sensors that will work with Apollo. They are all voltage output amplified sensors. UV-A Sensor SKU 421 Monitors the amount of UV-A (315—400nm) light that reaches Earth. Excellent for monitoring the spectrum of UV that is useful to vitamin D production in animals.
- Page 21 APPENDIX 3 – MENU NAVIGATION TREE...
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