Seaward Apollo 500+ PATGuard Cloud Kit

Seaward Apollo 500+ PATGuard Cloud Kit

The Seaward Apollo 500+ PATGuard Cloud Kit is the latest intuitive PAT Tester from Seaward Electronic with vastly improved firmware, a superior interface and a database search function. Crucially, the Apollo 500+ model includes an external battery pack which allows the user to swap batteries in the field, thus minimising downtime.

Updated to be fully compliant with the 5th edition of the IET Code of Practice, the Apollo 500+ includes functions such as:

• Pass/Fail limit of 5mA for all protective & touch leakage tests in line with 5th edition
• New Test sequence for Class 2 FE equipment

The Seaward Apollo 500+ PATGuard Cloud Kit comes with a 12 month subscription to Seaward PATGuard Cloud Standard software. To see what this offers, please view the comparison table on this page. There is also an option to upgrade to PATGuard Cloud Business software, by selecting the checkbox at the top of the page. 

A lightweight ergonomically designed instrument,  the Apollo 500+ PATGuard Elite Kit is suitable for individuals and contractors wishing to PAT test in complete compliance with the IET Code of Practice. Featuring one of the largest internal memories on the market capable of storing up to 10000 PAT records, these saved results can easily be edited using the Apollo’s full QWERTY keypad and simple menu navigation. The tester benefits from an impressive full colour display and five accurately placed function buttons for more efficient testing. The Apollo modernises data transfer by offering the user options to download/upload via the USB cable supplied or via inbuilt Bluetooth.

Despite its small size the Apollo 500+ boasts an impressive range of professional test procedures including 3 phase testing, earth continuity testing and point to point testing on fixed appliances. Useful for testing IT equipment along with built-in RCD tests, other functions such as insulation resistance tests, IEC lead tests, protective conductor current/load, load power/current, alternative leakage current and power socket testing are included as standard.

Along with developing of one of the most powerful and easy-to-use PAT instruments with the Apollo 500+, Seaward have also been instrumental in considering and implementing a facility to tackle the latest risk regulations. The Apollo 500+ PATGuard Elite Kit comes complete with a built-in Risk Assessment Tool which will consider a given environment and the type of equipment to calculate a reliable retest date.

Seaward Apollo 500 PAT Tester Main Features:

• Ergonomically designed PAT Tester – Designed to fit comfortably in users hands
• Plug and Play Technology – Designed to speed up testing with an intuitive navigation
• Advanced fixed appliance testing - Point to point testing on fixed appliances
• High Definition screen – Large colour screen
• Full QWERTY Keypad – Speeds up data input
• Built in Risk Assessment Tool – PAT Tester with Risk Assessment form built in
• IET compliant PAT Tester – Tester carries out all the tests recommended by the IET
• Large internal memory – Apollo 500 stores up to 10000 PAT results and records
• Programmable user tests for non electrical tests and inspections
• Extensive range of test procedures – quickly and effectively access basic and advanced tests

IET 5th Edition and BSEN 50699 Compliant

The Seaward Apollo 500+ is fully compatible with the test limits published in both the 5th Edition IET Code of Practice, and the BSEN 50699 Recurrent Tests of Electrical Equipment standard. Simply choose the guidelines you choose to work with on the PAT tester, and the tester will compare measured results with those published, providing users with a clear pass/fail indication.

Read more about the differences between the guidance published in the 5th Edition IET Code of Practice and BSEN 50699 Recurrent Tests of Electrical Equipment, by reading our blog post here.