VR4-UWM Deployment Checklist
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1. O vemco WR4 UWM Check Lists To help you prepare your VR4 UWM for deployment successfully deploy the receiver and gather the data when you return to the deployment location Equipment Important Initialize VR4 UWM before deploying Use the magnet and the VUE software Bluetooth communication and start recording to remove the receiver from Suspend mode Benthos Deck Box fully charged prior to field day and or make sure you have a clean power source to power the unit Benthos surface modem Do not open the case except to change battery This transducer receiver was sealed and pressure tested prior to shipping Dummy plug if receiver has an Never deploy a VR4 UWM beyond 500 meters depth unused external connector serial port Do not deploy VR4 UWM receivers with the same modem address within 5 km of each other Doing so could disable Laptop with latest VUE software oo modem communications with the surface acoustic modem and VR4 UWM user manual install umo dhe hvdreeheneser danae mare installed Do not bump the hydrophones or damage may occur and DB 9 to USB adapter if the receiver will not detect transmitters Do not allow the necessary with software drivers VR4 UWM to be dropped or struck against other objects installed Never cover the Status Light LED Release Valve The Complete mooring inventory release valve must be able to pop open if needed and must t be blocked by t int VR4 UWM r2. al Dil tsMatsiias esl _ Return to GPS position or receiver recorded during deployment _ Set up surface modem connect Deck Box to PC and deploy surface modem _ Turn off boat s depth sounder during acoustic communication Open VUE software and select the desired Offload icon usually the Offload New Data option If data to be used in a VPS study then answer Yes to the Offload high resolution VPS data question that appears _ Monitor communication while data is being offloaded Make adjustments as needed to power level boat position etc _ End communication when data offload is completed a N www vemco com VemMmMCco 1 902 450 1700 DOC 5461 01 CL A
3. eceiver not be blocked by tape or pain VEMCO Comm key magnet Do not mix different metals especially in contact with each other This will promote galvanic corrosion and cause rapid GPS failure of the hardware EEO oe GAEI Initializing the VR4 UWM will erase the receiver s Serial cable memory Retrieve all detection logs before the VR4 UWM is initialized Preparation on land _ Make sure latest VUE version is installed on PC and latest manuals _ Start a study using VUE software and Bluetooth communication exit Suspend mode _ Perform an in air test see manual using Bluetooth communication Perform an in air test see manual using Benthos acoustic modem communication Deployment At desired location turn off the boat s depth sounder Mechanically secure the Benthos cable to the surface modem transducer using a shackle and place in water Never rely on the electrical connector to support the tension in the cable Confirm that Status light gives 2 quick flashes every 5 seconds initialized red 69kHz yellow 180kKHz Inspect case especially pressure relief valves make sure they re flush with surroundings Deploy the VR4 UWM in a vertical position no more than 10 tilt angle Communicate with VR4 UWM while it is being deployed to monitor the tilt of the receiver The hydrophone heads should always be pointing up Record GPS position of receiver position can be tuned if depth is known see manu
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