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USER'S GUIDE
A P E X B A C K P A C K
11808.00 MANUAL APEX BACKPACK USER GUIDE

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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE A P E X B A C K P A C K 11808.00 MANUAL APEX BACKPACK USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    • RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS .............18 • USING RECALLED WAVEFORMS FOR SETUP ........19 Items manufactured by companies other than Smith-Root carry the original manufacturer’s warranty. Please contact product manufacturer for return instructions. All Smith-Root, Inc. manufactured products are covered by a one year warranty.
  • Page 3 APEX BACKPACK CUSTOM SETUP PROCEDURE ..........20 • USER-SELECTED SETTINGS ..............20 • TIMER SETTINGS ..................20 • VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT ................20 • DUTY CYCLE ADJUSTMENT ..............21 • FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT ..............21 • WAVEFORM SETTING ................22 • DUAL WAVEFORM ..................22 USB FEATURES ............... 23 •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Its design incorporates many safety features to help protect both operating personnel and fish. The user interface has been designed to make the Apex backpack easy to use. Many new graphical features such as the intuitive history charts of the voltage, current, and power, allow the user to assess the condition of the backpack as well as the environment easily and efficiently.

  • Page 5: Overview

    APEX BACKPACK OVERVIEW APEX CONTROLS AND FEATURES Take the time to familiarize yourself with the APEX’s features before beginning electrofishing. Emergency Shutdown Switch: The main on/off switch. The switch must be rotated 90 degrees clockwise to turn on the unit.

  • Page 6: User Interface Overview

    USER’S GUIDE USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW The panel has seven keys that perform a variety of functions. The function of each key is determined based on the page that is visible on the display. ELECTROFISHER 0016603 Figure 4 GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE (GUI) The Apex Keypad (Fig.

  • Page 7: Main Display

    APEX BACKPACK MAIN DISPLAY Main display provides the user with an intuitive way to monitor Apex conditions. Figure 5 GPS Signal Strength- This icon indi- Timer- Elapsed time in seconds. This cates the strength of the GPS signal value is incremented only when the which is used for time synchronization output is active.

  • Page 8: Menu Page (1/2)

    USER’S GUIDE MENU PAGE (1/2) Figure 6 Menu Page is accessed by pressing the MENU button from the main screen. A. Quick Setup- To use this feature please see page 18. B. Electrode Out of Water Alarm- Enable or disable the alarm for when the electrode out of water is detected.

  • Page 9: Menu Page (2/2)

    APEX BACKPACK MENU PAGE (2/2) Figure 7 A. High Temperature Response- This setting allows the unit to either sound an alarm or to go into foldback mode by reducing output voltage. See page 14, Tempera- ture Settings, for more information.

  • Page 10: Battery Compartment

    BATTERY CONNECTOR The battery connector, located inside the battery compartment, is a rectangular red Use Only Smith-Root, Inc. Batteries With T his Unit. Install Batteries As Sh own Below. and black plastic connector on the end of the input power cable (Figure 9). It mates with an identical connector on the Apex battery packs.

  • Page 11: Safety Features

    APEX BACKPACK SAFETY FEATURES ATTENTION! Use of the Apex Electrofisher outside the recommended operating conditions specified by the manufacturer may result in impairment of the safety features; hence creating unsafe conditions. EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SWITCH The large red mushroom switch located on the top of the APEX is the Emergency Shutdown Switch (Figure 11).

  • Page 12: Flashing Red Light

    USER’S GUIDE FLASHING RED LIGHT Bright long life LED lamps flash whenever 4. Dual Output Mode: In this mode, the the APEX is turned on and output is active APEX can operate with a primary or (Figure 13). secondary user-specified voltage/ waveform combination.

  • Page 13: Immersion Sensor

    APEX BACKPACK ANODE OUT OF WATER This feature disables the output of the APEX and displays an error message whenever the anode pole switch is depressed and less than 30 milliamps (mA) of current is flowing between the 40° °...

  • Page 14: Battery Compartment Interlock Switches

    USER’S GUIDE BATTERY COMPARTMENT INTERLOCK WARNING: Replacement of this link SWITCHES by anyone other than Smith-Root, Inc. The cover of the battery compartment will void the warranty of the entire contains an interlock mechanism (Fig. electrofishing system. 18, A) that automatically turns off power to the unit if the cover is opened.

  • Page 15: Fault Conditions

    Note: The Apex must then be sent back to message will appear and the power to the Smith-Root for repair. Do not attempt to unit will have to be turned off and back on use the unit if this message appears, as a to clear the message.

  • Page 16: Setup And Operation

    Straighten up and the status display should return. If the tilt message does not appear, do not use the unit. Send it to Smith-Root for repair. 6. Place a dampened cloth on the immersion sensor contacts located on...
  • Page 17 APEX BACKPACK 10. Press the switch on the anode pole and hold the flapper down. The unit will analyze the conditions and set up the waveform accordingly. It should take a few seconds of running followed by three beeps of the audio tone indicating the completion of analysis.

  • Page 18: Recommended Adjustments

    USER’S GUIDE RECOMMENDED ADJUSTMENTS Taxis and Tetany Quick Setup adjusts the Apex to produce There may be some confusion between taxis 30 Hz, 12% duty cycle at 26 watts average and tetany. Taxis is an induced swimming output power. This is only a suggested action.

  • Page 19: Using Recalled Waveforms For Setup

    APEX BACKPACK USING RECALLED WAVEFORMS FOR SETUP From the Main display, Press the button corresponding to the waveform setup. 2. Press the button corresponding to “Favorites”. 3. The next window displays all the saved waveforms. You may select any of the waveforms by pressing the corresponding button.

  • Page 20: Custom Setup Procedure

    USER’S GUIDE CUSTOM SETUP PROCEDURE VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT The voltage setting corresponds to the USER-SELECTED SETTINGS amplitude of the voltage applied in This procedure allows operators to select the water. The voltage should be set various settings for electrofishing. The according to environmental conditions, proper procedure involves selecting especially ambient water conductivity.

  • Page 21: Duty Cycle Adjustment

    APEX BACKPACK DUTY CYCLE ADJUSTMENT FREQUENCY ADJUSTMENT Duty cycle adjustment affects the Frequency adjustment determines the rate percentage of time that the backpack is of electrical pulsing. To modify frequency, applying power every cycle. To modify press the FREQUENCY button, then use...

  • Page 22: Waveform Setting

    USER’S GUIDE WAVEFORM SETTING accomplished by rapidly double pressing Waveform setting determines the the anode pole switch. The primary shape of the electrical output. Press voltage/waveform is assigned to the high- the WAVEFORM button and select a pitched tone and the secondary voltage/ waveform.

  • Page 23: Usb Features

    APEX BACKPACK USB FEATURES DATA LOGGING The Apex is equipped with data logging capability. The unit stores various datapoints every second that the anode pole switch is activated. On the main screen, user can view the last three minutes of %load, Peak voltage, current, and power.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    USER’S GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS* Conductivity Range 10-2150 micro-Siemens per centimeter Input Voltage 24 VDC Nominal Input Current 20 Amps Max. Input Monitoring Battery voltage and current plus easy to read fuel gauge type display for battery voltage Output Voltage 50-1200 Volts Output Current 4 Amps continuous at 100 Volts, 40 Amps peak max.

  • Page 25: Battery Care, Maintenance

    APEX, LR-24, removed. All service or maintenance LR-20 Series (and earlier Smith-Root 24V work should be carried out by qualified models) Electrofisher Systems. personnel who can get assistance by contacting the manufacturer’s agent.

  • Page 26: How To Charge Batteries

    Battery Under USER’S GUIDE Test BAT-01 HOW TO CHARGE BATTERIES The charger and battery should be placed in a well-ventilated area during charging. 2. Do not connect the charger to the socket before it is connected to the battery. 3. Verify that the polarity is correct and connect the charger cable: Red to red;...
  • Page 27 Service Life: Batteries which have been properly maintained should last 3 to 5 years depending on ambient temperature, depth of discharge (D.O.D.), and number of cycles (for Smith-Root batteries to maintain at least 80% of original capacity, they are rated 230 cycles for 100% D.O.D., 470 cycles for 50% D.O.D.

  • Page 28: Battery Storage

    USER’S GUIDE BATTERY TIPS & PRECAUTIONS 1. Keep the battery charged! The most frequent cause of battery failure is not recharging after each use. 2. Extreme temperatures kill batteries. Avoid storage in exceedingly warm, or cold areas. Recommended oper- ating temperatures are between 5 and 35 degrees C (maximum - 15 to 50 degrees C).
  • Page 29 APEX BACKPACK BATTERY RATING EFFECTS OF TEMPERATURE The temperature at which a battery Batteries are rated at the current is used also affects the relative ca- which will reduce the voltage per cell pacity of the battery. In cold weather to 1.67 volts in 20 hours.

  • Page 30: Electrofishing Safety

    SECTION 7 APEX BACKPACK ELECTROFISHING SAFETY ELECTROFISHING SAFETY www.smith-root.com...

  • Page 31: Proper Equipment

    SECTION 7 USER’S GUIDE ELECTROFISHING SAFETY Electrofishing equipment uses voltages and currents that can be lethal to humans. The operators must always keep in mind that the chance of receiving an electrical shock is multiplied in or near water. If used properly and with good judgment, an electrofisher is perfectly safe;...

  • Page 32: Protective Equipment

    SECTION 7 APEX BACKPACK ELECTROFISHING SAFETY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHAT IS ELECTRICAL SHOCK? • First aid kit. It is the current that passes through • Non-breathable chest waders or the human body that does the non-breathable hip boots with non-slip damage.

  • Page 33: Preventing Electrical Shock

    SECTION 7 USER’S GUIDE ELECTROFISHING SAFETY PREVENTING ELECTRICAL SHOCK Electricity needs to have a complete electrical circuit in order for current to flow. The only way that someone can get shocked is if they become the electrical conductor to complete the circuit. The current flows from the cathode to the anode through the water.
  • Page 34 WARNING: Operating this equipment in a manner not specified in this manual, making modifications, or using accessories not approved by Smith-Root may impair the protection offered by the equipment. • Have electrical circuits checked only by quali- fied technicians.
  • Page 35 SECTION 7 USER’S GUIDE ELECTROFISHING SAFETY QUICK RELEASE SYSTEM It may be necessary in some circumstances to remove the electrofisher backpack quickly. The APEX has an integral quick release pack frame. Just press the latch tabs on the waist belt and shoulder straps and the entire unit falls away. The following procedure illustrates how the quick release system is designed to work: Squeeze the release tabs on hip belt buckle to...

  • Page 36: Appendix

    APEX BACKPACK APPENDIX www.smith-root.com...

  • Page 37: Suspension System

    SECTION 8 APEX BACKPACK: APPENDIX APPENDIX E: SUSPENSION SYSTEM SUSPENSION SYSTEM SUSPENSION SYSTEM The APEX suspension system has a wide adjustment range to fit most people The LR-24 suspension system has a wide adjustment range to fit most people comfortably.

  • Page 38: Suspension System Adjustments

    SECTION 8 USER’S GUIDE: APPENDIX APPENDIX F: ADJUSTING THE LR-24 SUSPENSION SYSTEM (CONT.) MAKING SUSPENSION SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS MAKING SUSPENSION SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 1. Lay the pack down with the shoulder straps facing up. 2. The back padding is made in 2 sections which meet just above the waist belt. At the point where they meet, lift the bottom part of the upper section and separate the hook and loop fasteners.

  • Page 39: Electrode Ring Maintenance

    LR-24 BACKPACK ELECTROFISHER APEX BACKPACK: APPENDIX SECTION 8 ELECTRODE RING MAINTENANCE APPENDIX C: ANODE RING MAINTENANCE Make sure the Anode ring is kept clean. Anode rings will eventually develop an oxide coating that will give the ring a dull appearance. This coating impairs the transfer of electricity from the electrode to the water and can be removed with fine steel wool.

  • Page 40: Electrode Pole Tester

    USER’S GUIDE: APPENDIX ELECTRODE POLE TESTING Connect an ohmmeter to the two pins in the larger connector (Fig. 8.1). The meter should read 0 ohms. 2. Leave one lead of the ohmmeter connected to one of the pins in the large connector and connect the other lead of the meter to the metal socket in the bottom end of the pole.

  • Page 41: Carry Case

    ILLUSTRATION An illustration of a typical LR-24 An illustration of a typical APPENDIX J electrofishing setup, with proper APEX backpack electrofish- safety gloves, non-breathable An illustration of a typical LR-24 ing setup, with proper safety waders, and cord strain reliefs...

  • Page 42: Glossary Of Electrofishing Terms

    USER’S GUIDE: APPENDIX GLOSSARY OF ELECTROFISHING TERMS Amp: The unit of measure expressing the quantity of electricity flowing in a circuit. Analogous to water quantity flowing in a pipe. Amp is an abbreviation for Ampere. Anode: The positive terminal on a battery or forward facing electrode on an APEX. Cathode: The negative terminal on a battery or rear facing electrode on an APEX.
  • Page 43 (360) 573-0202 Vancouver, WA USA www.smith-root.com...

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