Seaward are showcasing their new Apollo 600 tester at the Safety and Health Expo 2013 in June.
They are marketing the new machine as the latest electrical tester which establishes a new approach to workplace testing and maintenance.
The difference between the Apollo 600 and previous models of PAT tester is that this new machine has been designed in line with the 4th Edition of the IET Code of Practice.
With a host of new features to help PAT technicians ensure their testing processes and results are in line with current guidelines, the Apollo 600 is an interesting and exciting new piece of equipment for those in the industry.
Unlike other machines, the Apollo 600 has an onboard risk assessment tool and a digital camera to ensure these risk assessments are carried out properly and stored against sites, locations and assets.
It is also capable of carrying out all required electrical PAT tests including:
- Earth continuity
- Insulation resistance at 250v or 500v
- Protective conductor current
- Touch current
- IEC lead polarity
- Portable RCD trip time
- Functionality to test fixed equipment
It also has the provision to compile reports for workplace inspections and test requirements for other tasks such as for alarm detection systems.
On the whole, the new Apollo 600 has a range of new features which are worth investigating when considering a new test machine. However, whether these new features mean that you should upgrade your tester to this one is a matter of personal choice, but it is an interesting concept and some useful features have been integrated.
Written by Sara Thomson
