Apex Lite Backpack Electrofisher

Apex Lite Backpack Electrofisher

The Apex of Backpack Electrofishing

Apex Lite Electrofishers are transforming fisheries research. You asked us for data and standardization and we listened. Apex electrofishers record electrofishing inputs and outputs every second while displaying them on a beautiful color LCD screen. In the field or the office, download your electrofishing data in seconds via USB then analyze over 20 variables.

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$1000 Trade-in Credit

Receive a $1000 credit towards the purchase of a new Apex Lite Backpack Electrofisher when you trade-in any manufacturer's operational backpack electrofisher. Terms and conditions apply.

Apex Lite is Trending

While electrofishing, the full color LCD screen displays three minutes of electrofishing output graphs for Peak Voltage, Peak Current, and Peak Power. A quick glance at the screen provides rapid analysis of trends in the electrofisher's performance to give you confidence in your settings and technique.

Integrated GPS

Integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates are recorded while electrofishing, eliminating the need for manually recording location data. GPS coordinates are easily exported from the electrofisher and imported into standard mapping software to create professional displays.

The Most Features of Any Backpack

With more than 50 years of building electrofishers under our belt, we pulled out all the stops when designing the Apex Lite. Dual Channel Outputs, Widest Electrical Output Ranges, Timer Alarm, Help Tutorials, Diagnostic Mode, Animated Waveform, Trend Graphs, GPS Coordinates, Battery Meter, Data Recording, Data Download, User Performed Software Upload, and more.

Standardization is Standard

The Apex Lite revolutionizes electrofishing output standardization. Onboard help and graphed trends provide realtime information to standardize electrofishing outputs between waterbodies with differing environmental conditions.

Get Help In The Field

Did you forget what frequency, duty cycle, or voltage to use? The Apex Lite comes loaded with an onscreen help system containing tutorials, suggestions, and tips that make your fieldwork more effective and informed. If you encounter issues that you are unable to resolve, quickly download and send the recorded data to Smith-Root for diagnostic help.

Apex Lite Marks the Spot

The integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) revolutionizes the recording and plotting of electrofishing transects. Utilize the GPS coordinates on your computer to create instant electrofishing maps.

  • 20+ electrofishing data fields geo-referenced and logged every second
  • Export your data in seconds
  • Professionally display your data in minutes
  • Analyze and standardize across your electrofishing fleet

Apex Lite Backpack Electrofisher Specifications

Output Power 400W continuous, 47,000W peak
Output Voltage 50 to 1,200V in 1V steps
Output Frequency 0 to 1,000Hz in 1Hz steps
Duty Cycle 0% to 100% in 1% steps
Output Current 40A peak max, 4A continuous at 100V
Output Waveforms Smooth DC, Pulsed DC, Burst of Pulses DC
Waveform Storage Save voltage, frequency, duty cycle, and pulse type for 12 different waveforms
Operational Duty Cycle 40% Max. (192 seconds on 288 seconds off) at 40°C ambient 400VA output
Overload Protection Excessive peak current, average current or over-temperature will shutdown the unit before damage can occur. Resets automatically when condition is corrected
Output Indicator Audio tone, Flashing red light, Dynamically plotted output waveform, Charted displays for output voltage, current, power, and % load. Diagnostic screen shows all inputs and outputs, including peaks and averages
Metering Peak and average output current, Peak and average output voltage, Peak and average output power, Battery voltage, Battery current, Battery fuel gauge, Timer and alarm, Waveform settings, Case temperature, Heat sink temperature, Percentage load, Error messages, Fault conditions
Output On Timer 0 to 999,999 seconds, resettable via menu
Environmental Requirements Operational altitude: -400 to 3000 meters
Relative humidity: 10% to 90% noncondensing
Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C
Storage temperature: -15° to 50° C
Construction Sealed molded polyethylene and ABS case NEMA 4, IP 65
Safety Devices Output indicator
Tilt switch: Forward 50°, backward 40°, sideways 45° all ± 10°
Immersion sensor
Electrode out of water sensor
Electode pole switch
Emergency stop switch
Battery compartment interlock
Battery fuseable link
Battery Choice of 24V lithium or lead-acid batteries
Battery Life 40 minutes continuous at 100W with 7Ah lead-acid battery
Size and Weight Height: 27.5 in (69.9 cm)
Width: 14.5 in (36.9 cm)
Depth: 14.5 in (36.9 cm)
Weight: 20.35 lb. (9.23 kg) without battery or accessories

Specifications subject to change without notice.