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1. character after the output block The VR2C delays 100ms after transmitting the leading lt to give the monitoring device a chance to wake up the serial port if necessary RTM Profile 1 will not commence until an RTMNOW RTM232 or RTM485 command has been issued which starts RTM An example of a RTM Profile 1 session is shown below 450088 0 25 RTMPROFILE 1 r 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 450088 0 25 RTMNOW r 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n lt 450088 000 2013 09 06 19 14 14 STS DC 7 PC 60 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 I 2 3 T223 8 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 63 45 r n gt VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 lt 450088 001 2013 09 06 19 15 14 STS DC 12 PC 103 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 T 2 4 T 23 8 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 63 A2 r n 450088 002 2013 09 06 19 14 16 A69 1601 13 3D r n 450088 003 2013 09 06 19 14 22 A69 1601 12 3A r n 450088 004 2013 09 06 19 14 28 A69 1601 13 42 r n 450088 005 2013 09 06 19 14 34 A69 1601 12 3F r n 450088 006 2013 09 06 19 15 09 A69 1601 191 7B r n 450088 007 2013 09 06 19 15 15 A69 1601 179 7F r n gt lt 450088 008 2013 09 06 19 16 14 STS DC 22 PC 178 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 T 2 3 7T 23 8 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 63 B6 r n 450088 009 2013 09 06 19 15 21 A69 1601 191 78 r n 450088 010 2013 09 06 19 15 27 A69 1601 179 7C r n 450088 011 2013 09 06 19 15 34 A69 1601 191 75 r n 450088 012 2013 09 06 19 15 40 A69
2. Skip Continue scanning for receivers Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Wait for communication to be established The VR2C receiver s information and status are listed in the Receiver Tab The tab name contains the VR2C serial number to which communication is established The speed of communication can be adjusted if desired using the Serial Options window section 3 1 3 3 1 2 1 Network Link optional En The VR2C can communicate with VUE remotely Gi over an IP network such as the internet An RS232 or RS485 compatible serial device server Add Network Link must be connected to the VR2C and accessible through your local network connection before you Lok jJ cane begin Click the Add Network Link icon shown at left in the Home tab and enter the necessary information in the Network Link window shown at right to setup the link A host address DNS name or IP address and port number will be required Name Optional Link Name Host DNS or IPv4 or IPv6 host address Port 0 VUE will behave the same when communicating with the VR2C through the network link as it would through a direct cable with the exception of the baud VR2C baud rates cannot rate VUE cannot modify the configuration of any 3rd party serial device be changed through a server Therefore baud rates cannot be changed through a network link network link connection connection Be sure to pre configure the VR2C to the baud rate used by
3. VR2C LED Flashes Interpretation of Flashes No flash Not powered or in Suspend Mode Two quick flashes every 5 seconds VR2C is in record mode records any received pings Two quick flashes every 10 seconds The VR2C memory is full One short flash An acoustic ping was received One long flash A complete detection was written to memory When the VR2C is first powered it will flash four times to indicate that it has successfully completed the start up process After the four flashes the Status Light will begin flashing based on its status The most common flash pattern is two quick flashes every 5 seconds to indicate the receiver is recording If the receiver s Status Light flashes anything other than what is explained in this section then contact VEMCO s Customer Support team for assistance VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 1 3 2 External Connector The VR2C uses a submersible connector SubConn PN MCBH8M to allow for a cabled interface to a customer PC a third party data logger a modem or other supported host device The VR2C external connector supports both RS232 and RS485 By using an RS232 or RS485 cable communication with the VR2C can occur through either serial interface although not both at the same time Specifications for the cable are found in section 4 2 RS232 communication can only be used for cables that are less than 15 2 m 50 feet The VR2C connector pin out as shown from the external view is lis
4. NEVER deploy a VR2C in Suspend mode The VR2C cannot detect acoustic tags when in Suspend mode VR2C receivers are shipped in Suspend mode VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 1 9 Additional Device Options VUE allows you to set various VR2C configuration tasks through the use of the Set Device Options icon wheel cog on the VR2C Receiver tab ribbon 3 1 9 1 Install Firmware Firmware refers to the internal software that operates a VR2C receiver It is not to be confused with VUE the PC software used to communicate with the receiver Firmware updates are rare and will occur to either deal with a hardware change or occasionally for a significant addition to functionality VUE 2 0 7 and greater has the ability to alert you if there is a new firmware update feature can be disabled in the Releases tab of the Options window How to Update Firmware Using Automated Notification If when you establish communication with the VR2C see section 3 1 you receive a message indicating VUE has detected there is a firmware update then use the instructions below to update your firmware To learn what caused the firmware upgrade use the Click here to see more option in the notice window Decide if this is the right time to update the VR2C firmware by ee eee answering the following questions C priority firmware update If the VR2C is currently being powered by the internal battery a alone does that battery have enou
5. Using a cabled receiver with the ability to deliver real time data Vemco DOC 5073 10 20 Mar 2014 Summary of Manual This manual is intended to provide our users with the information they require to use our VR2C receiver VEMCO highly recommends that the user fully read the manual before using the equipment or VUE software Section 1 Introduction Getting to know the VR2C receiver Section 2 Getting Started Getting the VR2C ready including powering the VR2C and initial tests Section 3 Communication How to communicate with the VR2C using either VUE software or ASCII commands Section 4 Deployment Important points to consider in a VR2C deployment plan Section 5 Maintenance How to maintain the equipment and prepare it for storage Section 6 Troubleshooting Solutions to potential issues that may arise Section 7 Appendices For the latest versions of user manuals and software visit WWW Vemco com Table Of Contents 1 Introduction NEEN Et NS HE 1 1 1 1 VR2C Modes of le Cen E 1 1 1 1 1 Suspend ee 1 1 1 1 2 Record Mode 1 1 2 WP 2G CSS rrPP 2 1 3 CaSO PaAMtS 2 0 ccc ccccccccccccccececcccscecececcccscacccecececacuaeauecataccaeseecaueauseataceneauseensceceauseetanesnecaneneas 3 1 3 1 Slats WIG DR 4 1 3 2 External CGonnechor rannan r ranean naarn anena Lanan aranan annann 5 1 3 2 1 External ower 5 2 Ce dao STANCO irian EEE EEE
6. database VR2C69 450000 20130412 1 vrl E Always use this answer 20 Mar 2014 3 1 8 Enter Suspend Mode Suspend mode is used to place the receiver in a low power state when it is being stored for an extended period of time When in Suspend mode the receiver will not detect or record tag information Place the receiver in Suspend Mode by following the steps listed below VR2C69 450000 Click the Enter Suspend Mode icon on Select Yes to turn off Suspend receiver operation the receiver ribbon the acoustic receiver i Suspending the VR2C will turn off the acoustic receiver a n d e nt e r S u S p e n d to conserve power The receiver will exit suspend mode Home VR2C69 450000 Mode when a new study is started gt Yes Suspend and close the VR2C gt No Do not suspend the VR2C Review the information in the warning box and click OK VR2C59 450000 mM A VR2C is now in suspend mode The Receiver Status line will report Suspended in flashing Recording must be manually restarted to bring the red text receiver out of suspend mode Do not deploy the receiver in suspend mode When the receiver is about to be used again communicate with a PC and start a Remove a VR2C new study section 3 1 6 to turn the acoustic receiver on The VR2C cannot from Suspend mode detect acoustic tags when the acoustic receiver is in Suspend mode Dy starting a study
7. 2D r n 3 2 5 2 2 STATUS The STATUS command is used to retrieve the current status of the VR2C Among other things it can be issued to determine if there are outstanding tag detection records that need to be retrieved from the receiver Command 450088 0 25 STATUS r Response 450088 01425 0120 2012 03 20 13 25 28 STS DC 0 PC 0 LV 0 0 BV 2 9 BU 0 1 T 6 2 T 23 0 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 97 0 00 0 13 RECORDING OK 9C r n VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Status information is displayed following a STS identifier as a list of XX Value pairs For example in the above STATUS command and response example the XX Value pairs are as follows DC Detection count PC Ping count LV Line Voltage in Volts BV Battery Voltage in Volts BU Battery used in percent I Current consumption in milliamps T Internal receiver temperature in Celsius DU Detection memory used in percent RU Raw memory used in percent XYZ Tilt information in G s as X XX Y YY Z ZZ Note 1 on the X axis with 0 on the Y and Z axis indicates that the VR2C is vertical with the hydrophone pointing upward Note The XYZ tilt information is only available on certain VR2C hardware versions MODE The receiver mode will be reported as either RECORDING STOPPED or STORAGE RECORDING in above example 3 2 5 2 3 START The START command is used to place the VR2C into RECORD mode This command is issued to begin a study Command 450088 0 25 START r R
8. Refer to section 3 2 5 3 for more details We recommend you setup a RIM i Profile using VUE section 3 1 5 before 3 2 1 Setting Up ASCII Communication beginning ASCII communication There are several available PC serial terminal programs that can be used to successfully communicate with the VR2C in ASCII mode including PuTTY HyperTerminal and Tera Term Connect your VR2C H D Open your preferred text terminal program to your PC or device e j ae PUTTY shown here Be sure to use the E cable that matches how you will be configuring your VR2C receiver RS232 or RS485 to receive the automated RTM output Enter the settings listed below in your terminal program Com port number connected to VR2C Bis Select a serial ine Port baud rate matching the VR2C s configured guinis MN a baud rate VR2C default 9600 i PEE Data bits 8 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Stop bts Parity None B um Flow Control None EI SSH Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Enable the following in the terminal program of your choosing Specifics are given for PuTTY and HyperTerminal mx EE EES Connect To Settings E Session Options controlling the terminal emulation Lag Set various terminal options Auto wrap mode initially on Giz DE eelerer VW Send line ends with line feeds i Features E Implicit CR in every LF LG Window Fl inpict LFin every CR Ech
9. compressed air to escape If the case will not open it is still under a great amount of pressure Contact VEMCO for further instructions When the pressure has been released from the VR2C case carefully unscrew the lower housing from the main cylinder housing section 5 2 2 1 Use fresh water to rinse the internal parts of the VR2C while avoiding skin contact with any battery electrolyte that may have escaped from the battery Do not attempt to re use the VR2C receiver after water has been inside the case The internal casing protecting the electronics 1s not waterproof and the electronics have been destroyed by contact with water VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 y Appendices 7 1 Contact Information VEMCO 20 Angus Morton Drive Bedford Nova Scotia Canada B4B OL9 Phone 1 902 450 1700 Fax 1 902 450 1704 Web Site www vemco com 7 2 VR2C Specifications Length not including external connector 441 mm 17 3 Diameter widest point 85 mm 3 35 VR2C 69kHz 69 0 kHz Receive Frequency VR2C 180kHz 180 0 kHz Input Voltage 10 32V DC Typical Power Record Mode active serial communication port 2 15 mA depending on Consumption 12V serial configuration and level of activity Internal Battery Lite it VR2C 69kHz Approximately 10 months not powered externally VR2C 180kHz Approximately 5 months Memory 16 Megabyte Non volatile Memory Operating Temperature eee P 3 P NOTE Water in which VR2C is
10. 1601 179 79 r n 450088 013 2013 09 06 19 15 46 A69 1601 191 7A r n 450088 014 2013 09 06 19 15 52 A69 1601 179 7E r n 450088 015 2013 09 06 19 15 58 A69 1601 191 7F r n 450088 016 2013 09 06 19 16 04 A69 1601 179 7E r n 450088 017 2013 09 06 19 16 10 A69 1601 191 76 r n gt lt 450088 018 2013 09 06 19 17 14 STS DC 22 PC 178 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 I 2 3 T223 8 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 63 B8 r n gt RTM Profile 2 Polled Block Output This profile outputs tag detection records only when explicitly triggered by enabling the VR2C serial transceiver refer to Section 3 2 3 and sending the RTMNOW RTM232 or RTM485 command The VR2C will output the status line followed by all the tag detection records received since last triggered Command 450088 0 25 RTMPROFILE 2 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n In this profile the VR2C transmits a gt character to terminate the output block An example of a RTM Profile 2 session is shown below 450088 0 25 RTMPROFILE 2 r 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n Sometime later whenever host wants to interrogate receiver XP enable serial transceivers short delay gt 100ms 450088 0 25 RTMNOW r command 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n lt command acknowledge 450088 000 2013 09 06 19 36 21 STS DC 23 PC 190 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 T 2 4 T 23 7 DU 0 0 RU 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 63 A9 r n gt r lt enable seria
11. Cabled Receiver 69 kHz Confirm that the VR2C has updated to the new firmware ten by checking that the firmware version number listed in the Receiver tab is correct d 499880 Clock 2013 04 12 18 13 14 ware Version 1 0 Battery 3 5 V 100 E Line Power 11 6 V active Hardware Version 3 Detection Log Size 6 2 kB 0 0 Memory Size 12 80 MB New Data 81 Bytes How to Update Firmware Using Manual Procedure If the automatic notification doesn t appear then you can manually update the firmware Before beginning use Step 1 in the previous section to prepare for the update Once the preparations are completed select Install Firmware on the VR2C tab A window titled Select Firmware File will appear Select the most E lud 9 recent firmware file that matches your model of VR2C based on operating a Wess Been ial tne frequency VUE software will not let you install a firmware file for the incorrect E model type Click the Open button to continue The rest of the procedure if op matches the instructions found in Steps 2 4 in the automated notification section 4 Configuration Options VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 1 9 2 Reset Battery Usage Indicator The Reset Battery Usage Indicator task should be performed immediately after replacing the VR2C s internal Lithium D cell with a fresh battery This causes the battery usage indicator to be reset to 0 used Performing this task at any
12. Dummy Plug and Locking Collar for transportation or storage i n 2d an m 2 1 Dummy Plug and Locking Collar Locking The dummy plug is used to protect the external connector from SCH Ollar moisture and damage while it is not connected to the cable The dummy plug is held in place on the VR2C with a threaded Locking Collar The VR2C is shipped with the locking collar attached to the external connector to give the pins additional protection during shipping When the VR2C is stored the dummy plug and locking collar should be in place and will need to be removed before communicating with VUE The dummy plug should be returned to the external connector when a cable is not connected to the receiver Zeg Follow the instructions below to remove the Dummy Plug and reverse the steps to re install it Twist the Locking Collar Ars oeuf Grasp the dummy plug at see arrow counter BOT E the connector and pull clockwise until it separates gp SS straight back to remove it from the receiver Slide it PNE s ES from the VR2C case away from the connector Grip the connector rather than the ball end of the dummy plug to reduce the chance of damage occurring to the plug VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 2 2 Connect VR2C to PC 2 2 1 Connecting a cable to the VR2C Connect the 5 m cable supplied in the communication package see section 2 2 2 to the VR2C by following the steps below This procedure is the same
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14. How a VR2C is deployed is driven by the environment in which it is being deployed and the type of study being performed Some important points to keep in mind when designing a deployment plan for your VR2C receivers are explained here The common method for attaching a VR2C to a mooring line is also given along with the dimensions of the VR2C cases 4 1 Deployment Facts Tips 4 1 1 Mooring The VR2C underwater cable must VR2C receivers are moored in many configurations often be appropriately strain relieved to reflecting the bathymetry and oceanographic weather A ensure that no strain is placed on conditions A simple mooring design generally works well the cable connection to the receiver However in rougher conditions heavier weights and mooring lines are usually required If a bottom mooring is desired the VR2C should be positioned above the floor such that it has an unobstructed view of tagged animals within their expected acoustic range Ensure the VR2C s hydrophone is unblocked e g do not position an air filled buoy directly above the hydrophone and free of any biofouling In high flow locations you may consider using hydro dynamically shaped buoys and low profile anchors For the best horizontal range mount the VR2C receiver in a vertical position If the VR2C is deployed close to the CAUTION The hydrophone must bottom mount the VR2C with the hydrophone pointing up to be kept free of MORG lines the surface If the VR2C
15. O rings closing the case and resetting the battery usage indicator These steps are identical for the VR2C 69kHz and VR2C 180kHz Each of these steps is dealt with in detail in the following sections CAUTION Only install new batteries in the Before removing battery VR2C If a partially drained battery is Place the VR2C in Suspend mode prior to installed the battery usage indicator will not removing the battery to ensure that no accurately reflect the true battery usage study data is lost Remove the locking collar identified in photo on the external cable Grasp the cable at the connector and pull straight back to remove the cable from the VR2C case IMPORTANT Grip the connector rather than the cable to reduce strain on the cable The method used to open the VR2C case is the same as shown regardless of the receiver frequency Make sure there is absolutely no water on or near the VR2C case Water even in a small quantity can damage the VR2C internal circuits beyond repair If the VR2C is attached to a wet rope remove the receiver from the rope before opening the case This also means the electronics cannot be exposed to a sudden change in temperature and humidity that will cause condensation to develop on the electronics and destroy the receiver It is vitally important that the electronics inside the receiver case do not come in contact with any water or the receiver will be damaged For thi
16. VUE software is particularly useful in a lab setting for configuring offloading VRL files or checking the status of a receiver when the receiver is connected to a Windows PC 3 1 1 Installing VUE Software VUE requires a computer running either Windows XP SP3 Windows VISTA Windows 7 or Windows 8 Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for VUE Run the latest Install VUE Click Next when the application file The latest file Install Shield Wizard TT is always available from our begins website www vemco com Litense Agreement Destination Folder Click Next to instal to this folder or click Change to install to a different folder Read the license Click Next to install agreement and select END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT VUE in the folder Ull ccu DEE THE SOFTWARE ACCOMPANYDSC THIS EXD USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THE accept and Next PSOFTWARE IS LICENSED TO YOU ONLY ON THE CONDITION THAT YOU shown or click if you ag ree to the Ee b Change to select a terms Dunes aioe DUC DEG ome Ico OP B different folder grept the teres in che opge by pement Lgs nat scoest the terres rni the license agreement Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 InstaliShield Wizard Completed Installing VUE Wait while the VUE Nervasiisiea A 5 a Please wait while the InstallShield Vizard instalis VUE This may take several mnutes Click Finished to exit the setup wizar
17. Valve The light flashes red to indicate the receiver s status Section 1 3 1 has the full description The Release Valve will open if the internal pressure is greater than the external pressure see section 6 2 Never cover this valve Cable Tie Groove These grooves there are two are used to attach the VR2C to a line Identification Label Contains product name and model number contact information serial number and important warnings At a glance the blue text indicates receiver is a VR2C 69kHz and green text indicates it s a VR2C 180kHz Cable Tie Groove This is the second of the two grooves used for attachment Receiver Locking Ring Allows access to the internal battery and should only be opened when replacing the internal battery see section 5 2 2 Do not open Threaded Endcap unless you are replacing the battery Cable Connector A locking collar holds the cable s 8 pin connector to the VR2C external connector shown at right More information about the external connector is found in section 1 3 2 More information about the external cable is found in section 4 2 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 1 3 1 Status Light LED Flashes The red Status Light on the side of the VR2C case flashes based on the task being performed or the status of the receiver The flashes can be interpreted using the table below The Status Light is an LED Light Emitting Diode and has been referred to as such in past documentation
18. a new command line press Enter just before entering a command VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 2 ASCII Command Set List The VR2C ASCII command list can be categorized according to each command s purpose as presented in the following table Command BAUDRATE x Control ee Basic Receiver Control Status START Ce Real Time Mode Control Resets RTM output schedule Polling mode Retrieve RTM configuration RTMAUTOERASE x Set RTM auto erase threshold Detection Log Manual READBEG Set read pointer to the beginning of data Retrieval Advanced User READEND Set read pointer to the end of data Feature READREC Read detection log record at read pointer address READACK Increment read pointer to next detection log record 3 2 3 Enabling Disabling Receiver Serial Transceivers To conserve power the VR2C disables its serial RS232 RS485 transceivers after either 30 seconds of inactivity on the communication lines or issuance of the ASCII QUIT command Once disabled the serial transceivers need to be enabled again prior to sending any additional serial commands to the VR2C The transceivers can be enabled by sending the receiver any ASCII character followed by a short delay of at least 100ms VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 4 ASCII Command Response Format VR2C ASCII commands are formatted as follows Where SSSSSS p CC command r SSSSSS P CC command r serial number of VR2C port to address 0 for co
19. and regulations It is the responsibility or BUYER to comply with such laws and regulations NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT It is fully understood by the parties that the price of the Product and other mutual agreements of the parties set forth in this agreement were arrived at in consideration of this warranty SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING THE WAIVER RELEASE AND RENUNCIATION BY BUYER SET FORTH ABOVE DISCLAIMER AND RELEASE VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 7 4 Index ASCII Enter Real Time mode example 43 Enter Suspend mode 44 Erase data logs 44 Real Time mode 36 Start a study example 42 Update VR2C clock 43 Usage case examples 42 Battery Disconnect and Remove 51 Insert 52 Installation Replacement 48 Life 47 Reset usage 56 Baud Rate Displayed 18 Permanent 17 Session 17 Set in VUE 17 Cable Connect to PC 8 Connect to VR2C 7 Case Closing 54 Connect cable 7 Introduction 2 Opening 48 O ring inspection 53 Pressurized 57 Remove Dummy Plug 6 Threads 57 Visible differences 2 Communication Disconnect 28 Establish using VUE 14 RS232 package 8 RS485 package 10 Deployment Fact and Tips 45 Dummy Plug Removing 6 External Power 5 Firmware Updating 25 VEMCO VR2C Manual Logging Ancillary 18 Diagnostic 18 Period 18 Modes of Operation Record Mode 1 Suspend Mode 1 Real Time Mode RTM Setup in VUE 19 Record Mode 1 Serial Options Baud Rate 17 Status Light LED Flash meanings 4 Suspend M
20. blocked by tape or paint dampening VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 4 2 External Cable The VR2C uses an external cable to connect to other devices VEMCO has successfully used cable with the following specifications e 2 Twisted Pair 18 AWG stranded tinned copper STC 0 070 PP insulated Individual foil shield Drain Twisted Pair coloring scheme Pair 1 Green White Pair 2 Red Black e Overall Copper Braided Shield 80 coverage e Black polyurethane jacket to an overall outer diameter of approximately 0 290 e Two jacketed Kevlar 49 strength members with breaking strength of 350lb each e UV stabilized e SubConn MCILSF connector on VR2C end There could be variations on these cable specifications based on individual customer needs VEMCO should be consulted when designing specific cabling solutions 4 3 Case External Dimensions The dimensions of the VR2C case can be useful when designing a mooring plan or mooring equipment The dimensions in inches are shown in the drawings below m 17 338 wel ra 12 800 8 050 03 350 pe 3 X 02 750 3X 750 ml 1 92 L 51 05 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 5 1 Cleaning Instructions Clean the VR2C with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents Do not use a scraper or abrasive cleaner on the LED window or the seal surfaces 5 2 Battery The VR2C can be powered externally
21. established Select the radio button corresponding with the desired RTM mode disabled RS232 or RS485 RTM Config juration Select RTM Configuration from the list that appears under the Device Configuration icon RTM Disabled e R5232 5 R5485 Baud Rated NOTE Profile Immediate 0 If disabled is Status Interval 60 selected skip Step 5 as it does not apply Reset Battery Usage Indicator Auto Erase Serial Options Logging Options RIM Configuration Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Select the RTM Profile Status Interval and Auto Erase values as explained below The baud rate value shown was selected in the VR2C Serial Options window see section 3 1 3 VR2C RTM Configuration Auto Erase forces the VR2C to RTM automatically erase some of the older detection log data to ensure that a percentage of the detection log remains Baud Rate 14400 empty a full log will not store new Profile Immediate 0 detections If for example 10 is entered then the receiver will Status Interval 60 gt seconds automatically keep 10 of the detection log free after each RTM output erasing data as required to do so The erased data cannot be recovered from the VR2C and it is assumed it was captured by the host device If the value is left at the default 0 then the detection log can become full Disabled o R5232 E Auto Erase 9 n
22. is deployed close to the surface in and obstructions Objects e around the hydrophone will deep water then position the VR2C so the hydrophone is adversely affect the detection pointing down range of the VR2C receiver 4 1 2 Spacing Receiver spacing is generally determined based on range testing and historical acoustic data Our recommendation is that you should try to space receivers such that you achieve good detection probability in most or all weather conditions It is not always necessary to have 100 coverage if you have several other locations where you know the animals will be passing through However if you wish to accurately quantify the passing of animals through receiver locations then you should strive for 100 detection probability Typical spacing is usually between 100 and 1 000 meters depending on environmental conditions and the output power of the tags used in the study 4 1 3 Biofouling Some customers use a rubber shrink tape such as DAFLEX ST250 Cold Shrink Tape NOTE available from Digikey W211 ND to prevent biofouling on the VR2C receiver It can be GEM used to cover the receiver body don t cover the hydrophone and does not leave a glue residue Keep the when removed Another option is to use an antifouling paint such as Interlux Micron CSC hydrophone uncovered t Never cover the Status Light LED Release Valve to prevent The release valve must be able to pop open if needed acoustic and must not be
23. select the RTM Profile from the options explained below Immediate Output RTM Profile 0 Tag detection records are outputted as Tag records sent as soon as they occur A VR2C status line is also outputted based on the soon as received period set in the Status Interval box This value must be between 1 second status line sent at set to 65535 seconds default is 60 seconds Setting the Status Interval to 0 interval will disable the status line output no status lines will be outputted Status Interval SI Block Output RTM Profile 1 Status line and tag Status line and tag detection records received since the last transmission are outputted based records sent together on the period set in the Status Interval box This value must be between 1 at set interval second to 65535 seconds default is 60 seconds Polled Block Output RTM Profile 2 Tag detection records only outputted Tag records only sent when explicitly triggered using VR2C ASCII commands when requested VRIC RTM Configuration RTM Click OK when settings have i Disabled RS232 RS485 been configured Baud Rate 14400 Profile Immediate 0 v Status Interval 60 seconds Auto Erase 0 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 1 6 Start a Study Setting up a study allows you to enter information in the VR2C such as Siart a study to remove a deployment location a description of the study or other helpful information
24. 09 04 18 35 29 A69 1601 191 78 r n 450088 003 2013 09 04 18 35 35 A69 1601 179 7C r n 450088 004 2013 09 04 18 35 41 A69 1601 191 74 r n 450088 005 2013 09 04 18 35 47 A69 1601 179 81 r n 450088 006 2013 09 04 18 35 53 A69 1601 191 79 r n 450088 007 2013 09 04 18 35 59 A69 1601 179 86 r n 450088 008 2013 09 04 18 36 05 A69 1601 191 79 r n 450088 009 2013 09 04 18 36 17 STS DC 11 PC 89 1V 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 I 2 3 T223 4 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 75 0 63 81 r n 450088 010 2013 09 04 18 37 03 A69 1601 179 77 r n 450088 011 2013 09 04 18 37 09 A69 1601 191 78 r n 450088 012 2013 09 04 18 37 15 A69 1601 179 7C r n 450088 013 2013 09 04 18 37 17 STS DC 14 PC 115 LV 11 8 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 I 2 4 T223 4 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 75 0 63 AE r n RTM Profile 1 Status Interval Block Output This profile outputs tag detection records on a schedule based on the status line interval The VR2C will output the status line followed by all the tag detection records received since the last status line transmission The default status line interval is 60 seconds but it can be user configured to any value between and 65535 by adding SI x to the command as shown in the example below which specifies a status line interval of 180 seconds Command 450088 0 25 RTMPROFILE 1 SI 180 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n In this profile the VR2C transmits a lt character before the output block and a gt
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26. C external cable 2 Enter Record Mode In VUE this means starting a study see section 3 1 6 If you re using ASCII commands then follow the instructions in section 3 2 5 to enable Record Mode and RTM output 3 Activate a tag that operates on the same frequency as the VR2C receiver and place it near the hydrophone at the distance listed below Position the tag so the side of the tag is facing the side of the VR2C hydrophone as shown in the photo If using a 69 kHz tag place the tag less than 30 cm 12 away from the hydrophone If using a 180 kHz tag place the tag less than 8 cm 3 away from the hydrophone 4 Wait while the VR2C records the tag near it You can watch the flash patterns as the tag s pings are detected and the data is stored in memory Each faint flash of the Status Light LED is a received ping and a long bring flash is a stored detection If you are connected to VUE you can see the detections in real time in the Detection Monitor section at the bottom of the Receiver tab window If using ASCII commands then verify that the VR2C RTM output on the PC or terminal contains the tag detection 5 Ifthe VR2C is not in communication with VUE while the tag has been pinging then follow the instructions in section 3 1 2 to connect to VUE and check the number of detections and pings received listed in the receiver status information 6 Offload the data that was collected during the test section 3 1 7 creatin
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28. Logging settings window allows the user to specify both how often and for what duration the diagnostic information will be stored to memory Only enable if directed to do so by VEMCO VEMCO VR2C Manual Show Advanced Settings Temperature E Tilt bU minutes Diagnostic Logging Enable End Date 2013 10 04 GE A DU seconds Logging Period 20 Mar 2014 3 1 5 Real Time Mode Configuration Real time mode RTM refers to the ability of the VR2C to transmit tag detection information in the ASCII format on a user specified schedule over the RS232 RS485 serial port with or without user interaction When enabled RTM allows a host for example datalogger PC serial terminal to simply listen to the VR2C serial port and pipe the receiver s ASCII input data stream to a file or straight to a terminal where it can be easily read without complicated interpretation As well as this automated data flow RTM can also be used in a polled configuration where the VR2C outputs the ASCII tag detection information only when instructed to do so VUE allows for basic RTM setup which will remain in the VR2C after it is disconnected from VUE as explained in the steps below Establish communication Click the Device Configuration icon looks like a between the VR2C and wheel cog on the VR2C Receiver Tab s ribbon BE the VUE software This icon is not available if communication section 3 1 2 between the VR2C and VUE is not
29. Manual Retrieval Advanced User Feature 41 22541 1 BEADBEG5 EE 41 E MM Pp 42 E READREO T 42 ou d BREADACGK tee 42 3 2 6 ASCII Usage Casetvamples irnrensupainnne ee E EEEN REER 42 3 2 6 1 Example rel EE E 42 3 2 6 2 Example 2 Entering Real Time Mode aannannnnnnennnnnnennnnnnennrrnnnrnnrrsrrnernenrerenne 43 3 2 6 3 Exampble 3 Updating the VR2O ee 43 3 2 6 4 Example 4 Erasing Data EE 44 3 2 6 5 Example 5 Placing VR2C in Suspend Mode a nnannannnannnnnnennnnnnennnnnnnennrnennnne 44 4 Attachment Methods NENNEN ENEE NNN ENER ENNEN NENNEN GD 41 Deployment Te A Re sessar E EE 45 4 1 1 MOOO RENT NN NO E eem 45 RCM oie NER 45 M Mene T 45 42 Eem EE 46 4 3 Case External Dumensions 46 5 Maintenance ENT e Dede ee Une En Er d ONS aot aes RR Ttc 47 SC e e 47 5 2 1 Battery LIIG fc 47 5 2 2 Battery Installation Replacement ccccccccscccececeeeceeceeeceeeceueseueseusseeeseeetseesseenes 48 5 2 2 1 Sui misere iaia i a a i 48 5 2 2 2 Disconnecting and Removing Battery ccccceccceceseeeseeeeeeeneeseeeeeeeseeeseeeseeens o1 5 2 2 3 Inserting or Replacing E E E 52 5 2 2 4 AIG NS DOC HON ees r Tu 53 5 2 2 5 Closing th VR2G CaS acco mc RERNE 54 5 2 2 6 Resetting the VR2C Battery Usage Indicato
30. RTM output to the port it was received on Command 450088 0 25 RTMNOW r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 3 4 RTMPROFILEzx The RTMPROFILE x command allows the user to control the timing of the VR2C s RTM output by selecting one of three possible RTM profiles Profile 0 Profile 1 and Profile 2 These profiles are described in detail below RTM Profile 0 Immediate Output This profile outputs tag detection records as soon as they occur Additionally a VR2C status line is outputted periodically The default status line interval is 60 seconds but it can be user configured to any value between and 65535 seconds by adding SI x to the command as shown in the example below which specifies a status line interval of 120 seconds Specifying a status line interval of 0 will disable the status line output altogether for RTM Profile 0 Command 450088 0 25 RTMPROFILE 0 SI 120 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 O0K 9A r n RTM Profile 0 will not commence until an RTMNOW RTM232 or RTM485 command has been issued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 An example of a RTM Profile 0 session is shown below 450088 0 25 RTMPROFILE 0 r 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 450088 0 25 RTMNOW r 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 450088 000 2013 09 04 18 35 17 STS DC 3 PC 25 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 I 2 4 T223 4 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 75 0 63 3F r n 450088 001 2013 09 04 18 35 22 A69 1601 179 76 r n 450088 002 2013
31. VR2C from Suspend mode that can be very useful when data is being organized in the VUE software VR2C receivers are shipped Start a study using VUE by following the steps below in Suspend mode Establish communication Click the circular red and blue Start Recording between the VR2C and icon on the VR2C Receiver Tab s ribbon This O the VUE software icon is not available if communication between the section 3 1 2 receiver and VUE is not established VR2C69 450000 Review the PC clock time listed in the dialogue box that opens The PC time and UTC offset must be correct as the VR2C will be set to A EE UTC time based on these settings If the PC time and UTC offset are alla correct then click the OK button to continue If the PC time and UTC offset are not correct then click Cancel and make the ci cael necessary corrections before returning to start a study The corresponding UTC time will be used 2013 04 12 16 38 UTC CAUTION It is vital that the PC clock and time N zone must be correctly set to your local E Hidethis warning in future time before the VR2C is initialized Select one of the three options displayed o Erase unrecovered data 1 ERASE use when the data stored in the VR2C has already been a oce offloaded and securely backed up and you wish to erase the data ilem and begin a new study Erase the receiver and start a new study 2 OFFLOAD dd if there Is any uncertainty about whether
32. ar 2014 3 1 10 Set Local options VUE allows the user to suppress certain pop up queries that may occur when interacting with a receiver If the user has suppressed one or more of these queries the Set local options feature icon shown at right will become enabled on the VR2C Receiver Tab ribbon This feature allows the user to change which pop up queries are suppressed To enable a query select Always Ask and that query will be enabled the next time that feature is used For example if Confirm before closing VR2C is selected then a query will open the next time a VR2C is closed VRAC Control Settings Each of these settings was originally selected by choosing to suppress Changing a default response to a pop up query even while suppressing dng ee ee the pop up query is also possible in the VR2C Control Setting window Question Answer Always Ask For example consider the Import offloaded file into current database NA B pop up query Assume that the use previously selected No as the e eoe Wa answer to always use If the user now wants the default answer to be ES an CET eeng e Yes then he she can click the drop down menu within the VR2C Control Settings dialog box and select Yes from the list OK Cancel Be sure to select OK to apply the changes 3 1 11 Disconnect Communication with Receiver To close the VUE communication session with the VR2C sele
33. are found in section 3 1 6 and the ASCII command is found in section 3 2 5 2 3 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 12 VR2C Case The VR2C is housed in a black plastic high pressure case The various external parts of the receiver are identified and briefly explained in the next section 1 3 A crucial part of the VR2C is the hydrophone located at one end of the receiver The hydrophone is similar to a Do not bump the microphone it listens for sounds and transfers them to the hydrophone or the receiver electronics inside the receiver Be very careful not to bump may be damaged and unable the hydrophone against hard surfaces or damage may occur to detect transmitters that could compromise the receiver s ability to detect tags The VR2C only listens to the frequency selected at the time of ordering the VR2C 69kHz operates at 69 kHz and the VR2C 180kHz operates at 180 kHz The receiver frequency chosen depends on the type of coded tags that will be used For example if tags operating at 69 kHz are being used then the VR2C 69kHz must be used The only externally distinguishable physical differences between the VR2C 69kHz and the VR2C 180kHz are the size of the hydrophone and the colour of the text on the serial number band The VR2C 180kHz hydrophone is smaller than the VR2C 69kHz hydrophone as shown in the photos below The case dimensions are found in section 4 3 The two versions of the VR2C operate in the same manner so th
34. ased on these settings If the PC time and UTC offset are correct then click the OK button to continue If the PC time and UTC offset are not correct then click Cancel and make the necessary corrections before returning to start a study A Is the PC clock correct The time and time zone of the PC clock will be used to set the VRC clock The current local time te 2013 04 12 13 38 UTC 03 00 The corresponding UTC time will be used 2013 04 12 16 38 UTC CAUTION It is vital that the PC clock and time zone must be correctly set to your local Hide this warning in future time before the VR2C is initialized Wait until offloading is completed progress is shown at the bottom of the VUE window The name of the created file is displayed when the data has successfully been offloaded If a VUE database is open when data is being offloaded from a VR2C then an additional dialog box appears to ask if the offloaded data should be imported directly into the open database If you select Yes the data will be imported into the open database If No is selected then the data will not be imported Regardless the offloaded data will be saved to the directory in the format selected in the Offload tab of the Options window see VUE manual for details VEMCO VR2C Manual o File successfully offloaded VR2C69 450000 20130412 1 vrl Hide this alert in future o Import offloaded file into current
35. ates that the VR2C is vertical with the hydrophone pointing upward VR2C RTM tag detections are displayed as follows 450088 002 2013 09 09 14 32 52 A69 1105 90 152 03 r n lt Sensor Tag ID 90 A2D 152 450088 006 2013 09 09 14 33 12 A69 1105 91 29 D8 r n lt Sensor Tag ID 91 A2D 29 450088 010 2013 09 09 14 33 57 A69 1601 179 7D r n lt Standard Tag ID 179 450088 011 2013 09 09 14 34 63 A69 1601 191 70 r n lt Standard Tag ID 191 Note Sensor tag values are output in A2D counts only Refer to the sensor tag specification sheet for the appropriate slope and intercept value in order to convert the A2D counts to SI units VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 The VR2C supports several ASCH RTM Mode commands 3 2 9 3 1 RTM232 The RTM232 command starts the VR2C in real time mode and causes the receiver to transmit the real time output on the RS232 communication lines Command 450088 0 25 RTM232 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 9 3 2 RTM485 The RTM485 command starts the VR2C in real time mode and causes the receiver to transmit the real time output on the RS485 communication lines Command 450088 0 25 RTM485 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 3 3 RTMNOW The RTMNOW command starts the VR2C in real time mode and causes the receiver to transmit the real time output on the communication lines on which the RTFMNOW command is received RS232 or RS485 It forces the
36. ay enter the case NOTE Physical shocks to the receiver such as bumping into a solid object when it is at any depth can result in a considerably higher pressure on the casing than just the depth pressure Also if the O rings or their mating surfaces are dirty or damaged then water may enter the receiver case If water enters the receiver case under high pressure then some water may still be in the case when it is returned to the surface along with compressed air This can be identified by its increased weight and a sloshing sound when the case is moved The VR2C case will also be very difficult to open if at all possible If you suspect there is compressed air in the receiver case then check for air or water leaking from the seams in the case where the main cylinder meets the hydrophone head or the main cylinder meets the lower housing water leakage dry the seam completely and watch for drops of water around the seam air leakage spread soapy water around the seam and watch for bubbles indicating air escaping If air and or water are found leaking from the receiver case do not attempt to open the case Instead place the receiver in a safe place and cover it with a protective layer of towels tarpaulins etc until the leaking stops If water is still in the case after the air and or water have finished leaking from the case then attempt to open the case by removing the lower locking collar If it will open do so very slowly to allow the
37. bon oto Y the VUE software This icon is not available if communication section 3 1 2 between the VR2C and VUE is not established Select Reset Battery Sar Select Reset Usage Indicator from to reset the Reset battery indicator the li Install Firmware Ka e Ist th at appears W nd cator Value The receiver s battery usage indicator must be reset un d er th e Devi ce Reset Battery Usage Indicator ie reset the indicator wil ead E dence Co nfi g u ratio n Icon estimates of remaining battery life Serial Options gt Reset Reset the battery usage indicator in gt Cancel RIM Configuration Do not reset the indicator Logging Options VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 6 Trouble Shooting 6 1 Dented Threads It s very important that the threads on the VR2C housing are not dented or the lower housing will not thread onto the upper cylinder housing properly If the threads are slightly dented use a sharp knife such as an X Acto knife to remove the deformed plastic until the sides of the thread are smooth and below the normal line of the thread It is important that there is nothing sticking out of the thread to damage the thread on the lower housing or prevent the case from closing 6 2 Pressurized Case When handled correctly the VR2C pressure case and seal have a static depth rating of 500 meters 730 psi If the receiver experiences a pressure greater than this then water m
38. ck pem Create a new station by SUE Rc DEM entering the name in Station Position Latitude the Station Name line to enter lat long Longitude 063 67085 Advanced T Show Advanced Settings Cane Choose unique station Settings include names for each changing the map deployment location and blanking Click OK to put the VR2C in Record interval Mode and begin the study WARNING How do I know the VR2C is recording Incorrectly changing the Advanced Watch the red Status Light LED on the Settings can prevent the VR2C VR2C Two quick bright flashes every 5 EEE E seconds indicate the VR2C is in Record Mode so under VEMCO s direction Lo IS VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 1 7 Offload Data Detection and event data must be offloaded from a VR2C before it can be viewed Follow the steps below to offload data using VUE Establish communication Click the Offload data icon in the between the VR2C and VR2C Receiver Tab ribbon and choose the VUE software one of the offload options listed section 3 1 2 Offload All Data offloads all data will duplicate data Offload New Data already offloaded VU LJ Offload New Data offloads only data that was stored since the last offload Offload Raw Data Offload Raw Data only use this when directed to do so by VEMCO Review the PC clock time listed in the dialogue box that opens The PC time and UTC offset must be correct as the VR2C will be set to UTC time b
39. ct the Close view button on the VR2C Receiver Tab ribbon A window will appear to confirm that you want to close the VR2C receiver tab and disconnect from the receiver Closing the communication session leaves the VR2C in whatever state it was in when the Close view button was selected If RTM has been configured in the receiver Section 3 1 5 an additional window will appear giving a summary of the RTM settings This RTM configuration remains intact after the communication session has ended Be sure the selected RTM baud rate pem matches the baud rate of the device that Scone sueta will be interfacing to the VR2C in the RTM is configured for Immediate output mode Status i i i data will be o once every 60 seconds over the field Otherwise the VR2G will not be e 8 i um i able to properly communicate with the host device Hide this alert in future VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 ASCII Communication The VR2C supports communication with a host using a defined ASCII command set This ASCH command set allows for basic configuration of and data retrieval from the VR2C using any host with serial IO capability PC with serial terminal program third party datalogger etc This provides a very generic way to communicate with the VR2C including retrieval of tag detection information without the need to be running VUE An additional feature is the ability to place the receiver in an autonomous Real time Mode RTM
40. d The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed VUE Click Finish to exit the wizard software is installed Click Next when it becomes enabled Status 3 1 2 Establish Communication Perform the following steps to establish communication with a VR2C from within VUE Launch VUE Identify which Serial COM port the Select VR2C from the list that software VR2C is connected to on your PC appears Select this Serial COM port within the Home opp TR E E tab The last COM port LE y L8 VU LJ that was used within VUE fa E omn will be identified with 5 Last Used under the i as VRA UWM name Identify the VR2C serial number as specified on the VR2C product label attached around the outside of the VR2C case Enter this serial number in the box and click OK The VR2C serial number may already be in the drop down list if VUE has previously been used on this PC to connect to the VR2C Click the down arrow to show the list of candidate VR2C serial numbers see photo on right Enter VR2C serial number Enter VR2C serial number 450000 If you are uncertain of the serial number then click the Scan icon and select the desired receiver when the connect option can detected vR2C69 450000 is offered If the desired receiver is not the one offered click Establish a connection to this receiver the Skip option and continue to scan e corso Stop scanning and connect to this receiver
41. deployed must not freeze Storage Temperature 5 C to 50 C Static Depth Rating 500 meters 730 psi continued Internal Battery 1 Tadiran TL 5930 F Lithium Inorganic battery or equivalent 3 6 Volts VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 58 Ingress Protection IPX8 to rated depth RS232 Supports single receiver with cable length up to 15 2 m 50 feet RS485 2 wire Supports multiple receivers with cable length up to 1200 m Serial Communication 4000 feet Supports baud rates of 9600 19200 38400 57600 115200 bps Achievable baud rate depends on cable length and number of receivers per cable Cable Ties Non reusable lashing cable ties 388 mm 15 25 long 7 5 mm 0 3 wide l UV protected 120 Ib tensile strength VEMCO number HWE 507450 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 7 3 Warranty and Disclaimer AMIRIX Systems Inc Warranty and Disclaimer WARRANTY AMIRIX Systems Inc doing business under its trade name VEMCO provides a one 1 year warranty period for the Product from date of shipment VEMCO warrants that on the date of shipment all Products manufactured by VEMCO are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service This warranty applies to the components necessary for equipment upgrades i e the VR1 VR2 to VR2W upgrade With respect to transmitter products while VEMCO is able to predict battery life with some certainty VEMCO cannot guarantee that these Products will remain functi
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44. esponse 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 2 4 STOP The STOP command is used to temporarily stop pause the current study It places the VR2C into PAUSE mode during which time the receiver will not detect and store tag information The VR2C automatically returns from PAUSE to RECORD mode after 1 hour The STOP command can also be used to bring the receiver out of SUSPEND Storage mode Again after 1 hour the VR2C will automatically enter RECORD mode Command 450088 0 25 STOP r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 2 5 TIME x The TIME command is used to set the internal clock within the VR2C Time can be entered as either UTC or local time If using local time the time zone offset parameter number of hours that local time differs from UTC must be specified after the time field In the following local format example the local time is 4 hours behind UTC 049090 UTC Format Command 450088 0 25 TIME 2010 10 18 21 32 13 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Local Format Command 450088 0 25 TIME 2010 10 18 17 32 13 0400 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 2 6 ERASE The ERASE command erases the VR2C s detection and raw log The VR2C must not be in RECORD mode when issuing the ERASE command Note Care must be taken to ensure that all desired data has been offloaded from the VR2C both the detection log and raw log before the ERASE command
45. ey ll be discussed simply as a VR2C in this manual Visible External Differences 1 Hydrophones are different sizes 2 Serial Number label is a different colour Blue 69 kHz Green 180 kHz VR2C 69kHz VR2C 180kHz The VR2C can be powered externally from a DC power source and or internally by a single D size 3 6 Volt Lithium battery see section 5 2 The VR2C is shipped in Suspend mode with the internal battery connected so the case does not need to be opened until the battery must be replaced Case does not need to be opened until battery must be replaced t WARNING The VR2C pressure case and seal have a static depth rating of 500 meters 730 psi Physical shocks to the receiver such as bumping into a solid object at any depth can result in a considerably higher pressure on the casing than just the depth pressure and water may enter the VR2C case As well if the O ring seals have been compromised water may also enter the receiver case If you are suspicious that water has entered the receiver then follow the suggestions found in section 6 2 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 13 Case Parts Hydrophone The Do not bump the hydrophone or receiver s microphone the receiver may be damaged and and most delicate part unable to detect transmitters ae Under no circumstance should you unscrew the upper housing as this will cause serious internal damage to the VR2C Status Light LED Release
46. for any cable but we re starting with the short cable to familiarize you with the receiver and also to test the receiver The pin out of the connector is found in section 1 3 2 Line up the gap on the cable s connector with the gap on the VR2C s external connector Grasp the cable at the connector and push straight in until the gap between the two connectors is closed IMPORTANT Grip the connector rather than the cable This reduces damage causing strain on the cable VEMCO VR2C Manual Slide the Locking Collar located on the external cable identified in photo over the connector and twist it clock wise until it stops There shouldn t be a gap between the metal connector and the edge of the Locking Collar 20 Mar 2014 2 2 2 Connecting to the PC Connecting a VR2C to a PC in a lab setting is best accomplished with the use of a VR2C Communication package There are currently two different VR2C Communication packages reflective of the different cables that can be used for communication RS232 or RS485 The communication packages are intended to allow the customer to communicate with the VR2C in an office or lab setting using a PC 2 2 2 1 VR2C Communications Package RS232 The VR2C Communication Package for RS232 consists of e USB to RS232 converter US232R 10 device available from FTDI Chip e DB9 to screw terminal block RS232 version e VR2C external cable with flying leads e VEMCO Product CD includ
47. from a DC power source and or internally by a single D size 3 6 Volt Lithium battery with a connector attached the Tadiran TL 5930 F The VR2C is shipped in Suspend Mode with the internal battery connected The VR2C is shipped in Suspend Mode with the internal battery connected Put the receiver in Record Mode start a study before deployment 5 2 1 Battery Life The amount of battery life remaining is displayed when the VR2C is connected to the VUE software and is also available as part of the ASCII Status response A warning window will appear in VUE when the internal battery level 1s low and the battery needs to be replaced When external power is not present a new Lithium D cell internal A Low Battery battery will last approximately 10 months in a VR2C 69kHz and NE IDEM approximately 6 months in a VR2C 180kHz This battery life can Se misi ne cem vary somewhat depending on how often the VR2C communicates serially with the host processor When external power is supplied to the VR2C the internal battery will typically last for 10 years When a VR2C will sit non deployed for an extended period of time place it in Suspend Mode to save battery power see either section 3 1 8 or 3 2 6 5 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 5 2 2 Battery Installation Replacement Replacing a battery in the VR2C requires six basic steps opening the case removing the old battery inserting the new battery inspecting the
48. g a VRL file View the data to verify that the data was stored and retrieved without problems Instructions for viewing data are found in the VUE manual 2 4 2 In Water Test Tests performed in water are almost identical to the in air test explained above The only difference 1s that the tags should be positioned farther from the receivers 5 meters is suggested In water tests are often performed to establish an ideal range for the VR2C receivers in the environment in which they are moored Details of conducting a Range Test are found at www vemco com VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 Communication Communication with a VR2C receiver can be established using the VUE PC software or using ASCII commands The VUE software is useful in lab configurations offloading complete VRL files from the receiver or whenever you can communicate with the receiver using a laptop or PC Using VUE with a VR2C is explained in section 3 1 The simple ASCII command set found in section 3 2 is useful if you wish to create a script for grabbing real time detections or to interface the receiver to a simple data logger or other device that can support either RS232 or RS485 communications 3 1 VUE Software Communication VEMCO User Environment VUE PC software is used to configure offload and analyze detection data from VEMCO acoustic receivers Communication with a VR2C receiver can be performed by using the VUE software or by using ASCII commands The
49. g sections near each other they re still connected DO NOT impact the threads on the VR2C or they will dent and prevent the VR2C case from closing See the Trouble Shooting section of the Appendix for tips on thread care 20 Mar 2014 Upper Housing Wiring External Harness Connector Connector Wiring Harness Connector The internal casing surrounding the electronics is not waterproof and is therefore susceptible to water damage when the lower housing is removed Water even condensation from a humid environment may enter the case and damage the electronics VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 5 2 2 2 Disconnecting and Removing Battery After opening the VR2C case as described in Opening the VR2C Case section 5 2 2 1 follow the steps listed below to disconnect and remove the battery Place the two sections of the VR2C on a stable level surface Be careful not to separate the upper and lower units too much or undue strain will be placed on the Internal wiring harness Disconnect the 6 pin connector by pressing the release lever on the connectors while pulling them apart Again a small flat screw driver may be helpful with the release lever Set the upper housing aside in a safe location Remove the O ring from the housing and slide it along the battery wires VEMCO VR2C Manual Disconnect the 2 pin battery connector by pressing the release lever on the connectors whi
50. gh power to perform an T update If there is any doubt then replace the battery or PITE connect the VR2C to external power before proceeding ST The VR2C could be damaged if power fails during the update process Has all the data been offloaded from the VR2C Updating the firmware should not erase the data but please take the precaution of offloading all data before updating If you answered No to either of these questions then click the No button in the notice window and either secure power to the VR2C or offload the data see section 3 1 7 or both if necessary The notice window will appear again the next time you connect to this VR2C or use the instructions for manually updating the firmware found in the next section If you answered Yes to both of these questions then click the Yes button and continue with these instructions Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Assuming all data has been offloaded from the VR2C and is safely A Proceed with firmware installation stored on your PC click OK to acknowledge this warning and CO nti nue receiver will not be erased however there is always a risk of loss with any upgrade n Wait while the firmware is loaded into the VR2C The status 9 of the update is shown at the bottom of the screen HAs 2600 Click OK when the firmware is installed see window P4 Adae PU UNI ee below Clear W iuu VR2
51. gs If the detection log fills up DU 100 0 in the status line the VR2C will stop recording new tag detections to memory and the RTM output will also stop showing new detections To avoid this the detection log will need to be erased periodically Erasing the log 1s accomplished by following the steps listed below 1 Enable the VR2C serial transceivers Command r enable serial transceivers short delay gt 100ms 2 Stop the current study Command 450088 0 25 STOP r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 Erase the data lt ensure old data has been previously offloaded Command 450088 0 25 ERASE r Response 450088 01t25 0009 OK 9A r n 4 Restart the study Command 450088 0 25 START r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 5 Disable the receiver s serial transceivers Command 45Q0088 0 25 QUIT r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 3 2 6 5 Example 5 Placing VR2C in Suspend Mode 1 Wake the receiver s serial interface Command r enable serial transceivers short delay gt 100ms 2 Stop the current study Command 45Q088 0 25 STOP r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 Put the receiver in Suspend Storage Mode Command 450088 0 25 STORAGE r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 4 Disable the receiver s serial transceivers Command 45QQ088 0 25 QUIT r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 4 Attachment Methods
52. h your hand until it becomes too hard to turn Line up the keying features of the upper and lower housing units and slide the lower housing into the upper housing while being extremely careful to avoid pinching the wiring harness between the upper and lower housings Use the strap wrench in the VR2C Communication Package to tighten the Receiver Locking Ring in place Verify that the Receiver Locking Ring covers the O ring on the outside of the upper housing A desiccant pack has been included inside the VR2C to reduce the occurrence of condensation inside the case This pack should remain in the receiver case during storage and deployment We recommend that you replace the desiccant pack with each battery replacement cycle More information on the availability and usage of these packs is located on our website www vemco com O VRZ2C Manuali 20 Mar 2014 eje 5 2 2 6 Resetting the VR2C Battery Usage Indicator The VR2C Battery Usage Indicator needs to be reset immediately Only reset the Battery after a new fresh battery is installed so the battery usage reported will ae Usage Indicator when a be accurate This resetting can be performed using VUE see fresh new battery was instructions below or using an ASCII command see section just installed 3 2 5 2 8 Establish communication Click the Device Configuration icon looks like a between the VR2C and wheel cog on the VR2C Receiver Tab s rib
53. ime detections or to interface the receiver to a simple Detailed instructions for using data logger or other device that can support either RS232 or RS485 ASCII Command Line are communications For example the VR2C has been successfully found in section 3 2 integrated into Oceanographic Buoys and ocean gliders The table below lists different tasks performed with the VR2C receiver using both VUE software and ASCII commands and the sections in this manual that contain the necessary details Start a Study Record Mode 3 2 5 2 3 Offload data Erase data 3 2 5 2 6 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 2 4 Testing Before deploying a VR2C it is wise to test it with a tag to verify that it has been configured appropriately and is operating properly This test also creates a VRL file containing all the configuration information for this receiver It is important to keep the VRL files as a record of the receiver s configuration Tests can and should be done in both air and water The VR2C can detect coded tags in air but at a much reduced range compared to their range capabilities in water 2 4 1 In Air Test Perform air tests away from electrical noise sources such as motors PC screens or fluorescent lights Before beginning the test ensure the clock of the PC to be used is set to the correct local time and time zone Follow the steps listed below to perform the in air test 1 Connect the VR2C to your PC or terminal using the VR2
54. ing VUE software USB to RS232 converter and terminal block 2 2 2 2 RS232 Screw Terminal and VR2C External Cable Pinout KZ Silver Green White Black Screw labels on terminal block Flying Lead connected to terminal block It is not necessary to provide external ij DC power to the VR2C provided the a internal battery is connected If j EE EC pi providing external DC power via the ENS OOO screw terminal block caution musi be i exercised to ensure that the voltage a Ke PONER m polarity is correct MONI VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 2 2 2 3 USB to RS232 Converter Installation When the USB to RS232 converter is plugged into a USB port on a PC Windows configures it as a virtual COM port and assigns a COM port number to it This COM port number should be noted as the VUE software utility needs this information to communicate with the VR2C 1 Plug the USB to RS232 converter into a USB port on the PC When Windows detects it you should see a Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box The device is identified as US232R Select Yes This time only and click Next 3 Select Install software automatically recommended and click Next and wait 4 Click Finish 5 You should see another Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box This time the device is identified as USB Serial Port Select Yes This time only and click Next 6 Select Install soft
55. is issued If vrl files are desired use the VUE software to offload the VR2C logs see section 3 1 7 prior to issuing the ERASE command Command 450088 0 25 ERASE r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 2 7 STORAGE The STORAGE command places the VR2C into the low power SUSPEND mode This command is intended to be used prior to storing the VR2C for an extended time in order to help conserve the internal battery power The VR2C must not be in RECORD mode when issuing the STORAGE command Command 450088 0 25 STORAGE r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 2 8 RESETBATTERY The RESETBATTERY command should only be issued immediately after replacing the VR2C internal battery with a fresh battery This command resets the VR2C battery usage indicator back to 0 used Command 450088 0 25 RESETBATTERY r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 5 3 Real Time Mode RTM Real time mode RTM refers to the ability of the VR2C to transmit tag detection information in the ASCII format on a user specified schedule over the RS232 RS485 serial port with or without user interaction Once enabled RTM allows a host eg third party datalogger PC serial terminal to simply listen to the VR2C serial port and pipe the VR2C s ASCII input data stream to a file or straight to a terminal where it can be easily read without complicated interpretation Alternatively RTM can be used in a
56. l transceivers short delay gt 100ms 450088 0 25 RTMNOW r command VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n lt command acknowledge 450088 001 2013 09 06 19 36 42 STS DC 24 PC 204 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 I 2 4 T 23 8 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 59 BO r n 450088 002 2013 09 06 19 36 38 A69 1601 12 44 r n gt Ar lt enable serial transceivers short delay gt 100ms 450088 0 25 RTMNOW r command 450088 01 25 0009 OK 9A r n command acknowledge 450088 003 2013 09 06 19 36 59 STS DC 27 PC 225 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 T 2 3 T 23 8 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 59 BF r n 450088 004 2013 09 06 19 36 44 A69 1601 13 44 r n 450088 005 2013 09 06 19 36 50 A69 1601 12 41 r n 450088 006 2013 09 06 19 36 56 A69 1601 13 49 r n gt 3 2 5 3 5 RTMINFO The RTMINFO command is used to retrieve information regarding the VR2C s RTM This information includes whether RTM is enabled and on what communication lines as well as other RTM configuration settings related to RTM data output timing and format Command 450088 0 25 RTMINFO r Response 450088 0 25 0053 232 S1 60 BL U BI 1 MA U FMT SER SEQ UTC CS 0OK 8A r n 232 Real Time Mode Possible values include 232 485 and OFF SI Status Interval in seconds RTM PROFILE 2 returns POLL in this field SI POLL as there is no actual fixed interval in profile 2 BL Block Length in
57. le pulling them apart A small flat screw driver may be helpful with the release lever Hold the lower housing vertically so the underwater connector is pointing down battery wires point up Press down on the exposed end of the battery until the battery is no longer touching the O ring Tip the lower housing and grasp the battery as it slides out of the housing 20 Mar 2014 5 2 2 3 Inserting or Replacing Battery With the used battery removed from the VR2C case as described in section The Battery Status must 5 2 2 2 follow the instructions listed below to install a new lithium battery be reset every time the see section 7 2 for battery model number battery is replaced see section 5 2 2 6 The Battery Status must be reset every time the battery is replaced see section 5 2 2 6 Slide the new battery into the battery cup so the battery connector wires are on the topside of the battery Position the battery so the battery wires are close to the wires on the housing Slide the O ring 8 ny Press down on the battery until the top of the battery is along the below the O ring groove battery wires Squeeze the O ring into an oval shape and push it into the groove in the battery cup as shown in the photo Do not grease the O ring Make sure the connector wires are not pinched in any way especially between the O ring and the battery or case Pinched wires can break internally and disrup
58. mmands 1 X reserved for future use decimal summation of preceding S and P digits eg 450088 0 would require CC to be 25 because 4 5 0 0 8 8 0 25 one of the ASCII commands listed above in section 3 2 2 carriage return 0xOD The VR2C responds to every ASCII command with a response packet Response packets are structured as follows Where SSSSSS p CC LLLL response status HH r n SSSSSS P CC LLLL response status HH r n serial number of device 0 simple decimal summation of preceding S and P digits number of bytes to follow including ww response data optional response status OK FAILURE INVALID 8 bit hex sum of characters between leading and A carriage return line feed OxOD 0x0A 3 2 5 ASCII Command Details This section describes the VR2C s ASCII commands in detail Note the following e When showing command examples a VR2C with serial number 450088 is used e When showing command examples it is assumed that the receiver s serial transceivers have already been enabled refer to section 3 2 3 e r and r n refer to carriage return and line feed OxOD 0x0A When typing commands in a serial terminal program you do not actually type the slash r or slash n characters e The VR2C incoming command processor looks for the carriage return r to know when the incoming command is complete The VR2C will not interpret incoming ASCII commands properly if a line feed n
59. number of lines U unlimited number of lines BI Block Interval in seconds WFS wait for status MA Max Age filter in seconds U unfiltered FMT RTM Output Data Format Options Determines format of RTM output data Possible values include SER Serial Number SEQ VR2C Sequence Number UTC ASCII Universal Time LCL ASCII Local Time DEC_UTC Decimal Universal Time DEC_LCL Decimal Local Time CS Checksum Note Block length block interval max age filter and output format options are pre determined for each RTM Profile The settings for each of these profiles are shown below RTMPROFILE 0 450088 0 25 0053 232 SI 60 BL U BI 1 MA U FMT SER SEQ UTC CS OK 8A r RTMPROFILE 1 450088 0 25 0055 232 SI 60 BL U BI WFS MA U FMT SER SEQ UTC CS OK 49 r RTMPROFILE 2 450088 0 25 0057 232 SI POLL BL U BI WFS MA U FMT SER SEQ UTC CS OK 1A r VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 5 3 6 RTMOFF The RTMOFF command disables RTM output from the VR2C Command 450088 0 25 RTMOFF r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 3 RTMAUTOERASE x The RTMAUTOERASE x command 1s used to force the VR2C to automatically erase detection log data in order to ensure that the detection log never fills up which would result in detections not being stored When the threshold is set to a non zero value the receiver will automatically keep the desired portion of the detection log free after each RTM output erasing da
60. o transmit the detection record referenced by the internal detection log read pointer This command does not move the pointer to the next record automatically in case the host does not properly receive the detection record Command 450088 0 25 READREC r Response 450088 0 25 0041 2013 09 06 19 13 51 A69 1601 13 0K DE r n 3 2 5 4 4 READACK The READACK command advances the VR2C s internal detection log read pointer to the next detection record in the log Use this command in conjunction with READREC to pull out the VR2C s detection records manually while in ASCII mode Command 450088 0 25 READACK r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 6 ASCII Usage Case Examples The following sections present several examples of common VR2C operations that can be performed using the ASCII command interface 3 2 6 1 Example 1 Starting a Study 1 Enable the VR2C serial transceivers Command Ar enable serial transceivers short delay 100ms 2 Stop the current study or exit Suspend Mode Command 450088 0125 STOP Ar Response 450088 01t25 0009 OK 9A r n 3 Erase any old data assumes old data has been previously offloaded Command 450088 0 25 ERASE r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 4 Set the VR2C clock Command 450088 0325 TIME 2013 09 13 09 47 00 300 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 5 Start recording Command 450088 0 25 START r Resp
61. o typed characters locally Appearance Use background colour to erase screen ine delay o milliseconds i Behaviour Enable blinking text j Translation Answerback to E Pra ASCII Receiving Ch Connection fine discipline options p Data Tue T Append line feeds to incoming line ends gt Proxy Auto Force on Force off Force incoming data to 7 bit ASCII i Telnet cibus dirus EE Iw Wrap lines that exceed terminal width 2 Auto Force on GC Force off Character delay 0 milliseconds OK Cancel Printer to send HyperTerminal Local Echo Select the Force on radio button e Local Echo Check Echo typed in the Local echo section characters locally to enable Local Line Editing Select the Force on radio Local Line Editing not available so button under Local line editing to enable no backspacing for corrections backspacing for corrections Carriage Return Line Feed Check Carriage Return Line Feed Automatically line the Send line ends with line feeds feeds when Enter key is pressed box Verify that status updates are being received based on your RIM configurations The default is to receive status updates every 60 seconds This example communication window includes the INFO command and response as well as a status update from a VR2C receiver A new command line will time out after 30 seconds and any commands entered will not receive a response Always enter ASCII commands on
62. ode 1 47 Suspend Mode 24 System Review 1 Testing In air 12 In water 12 Time command Local format 35 UTC format 34 VR2C Case External connector 5 VUE Detection Monitor 16 Disconnect 28 Establishing communication 14 Install software 13 Logging 18 Network Link 15 Offload data 23 Real Time Mode RTM 19 RTM Auto Erase 20 RTM Profiles 20 RTM Status Interval 20 Start a Study 21 Suspend Mode 24 Update firmware 25 VR2C Receiver tab 16 20 Mar 2014
63. onal while submerged for extended periods of time This warranty does not apply to any equipment materials or design supplied by Buyer or a third party re battery services provided by VEMCO Products for which VEMCO has not received payment problems that results from external causes such as accident abuse misuse servicing not authorized by VEMCO usage not in accordance with Product instructions failure to follow the Product instructions or failure to perform preventative maintenance usage of accessories parts or components not supplied by VEMCO This warranty shall survive delivery only on the conditions and subject to the limitations set forth below NOTICE PERIODS To receive a warranty remedy for a Product Buyer must contact VEMCO s Customer Support Department during the warranty period to receive the Return Material Authorization RMA instructions Each defective P roduct returned for warranty remedy must be shipped at the Buyer s expense according to the RMA instructions and must include reasonable proof that the claimed defect is due to a matter embraced within the warranty set forth above and that such defect did not result from any act or omission of Buyer including but not limited to any failure to operate and maintain the P roduct in accordance with VEMCO s applicable written instructions REMEDY VEMCO s liability and the Buyer s exclusive remedy under this warranty as to a defect in material or workmanship is limited to th
64. onse 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 6 Disable the VR2C serial transceivers Command 45Q088 0 25 QUIT r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 6 2 Example 2 Entering Real Time Mode This example assumes that a study has already been started as shown in Example 1 1 Enable the VR2C serial transceivers Command SP enable serial transceivers short delay gt 100ms 2 Select the desired RTM mode and status update interval Command 450088 0 25 RTMPROFILE 0 SI 600 r 10 minute status interval Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 Select the RTM communication port RS232 or RS485 Command 450088 0 25 RTM232 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 4 Disable the VR2C serial transceivers Command 450088 0 25 QUIT r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 6 3 Example 3 Updating the VR2C Clock To periodically make corrections to the VR2C internal clock send the TIME command The clock can be set at any time and does not require the study to be stopped or the data logs to be erased 1 Enable the VR2C serial transceivers Command r enable serial transceivers short delay gt 100ms 2 Set the VR2C clock Command 450088 0 25 TIME 2013 09 13 09 47 00 300 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 Disable the VR2C serial transceivers Command 45Q088 0 25 QUIT r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 6 4 Example 4 Erasing Data Lo
65. other time other than immediately after battery replacement will result in incorrect battery usage indicator results 3 1 9 3 RS485 Termination If RS485 communication is being used with long cables and high baud rates cable longer than 200m and baud rate higher than 57600 for instance the system may require that RS485 terminations be enabled in order to have a reliable communication link between the VR2C and the RS485 host If this is the case RS485 termination can be enabled by selecting the RS485 Termination configuration box within the Serial Options window under the Set Device Options icon Enabling RS485 Termination causes the VR2C to consume more power while communicating with the host and should only be used if necessary VRZC Serial Options x VR2C VUE Session Baud Rate Temporary 57600 x VR2C Permanent Baud Rate Sticks After VUE Disconnects 14400 hd F RS485 Termination R5485 Termination OK Cancel If there are multiple VR2C receivers attached to a single cable deployment ensure that only the furthest VR2C on the cable has RS485 Terminations enabled Enabling RS485 Termination causes VR2C to If multiple VR2C receivers are attached to a consume more power when communicating single cable deployment then only the with the system host processor only enable if furthest VR2C on the cable should have necessary RS485 Terminations enabled VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 M
66. polled configuration where the VR2C outputs ASCII tag detection information only when explicitly instructed polled mode rather than on an automatic schedule The VR2C s RTM output schedule timing is highly configurable by selecting one of three RTM Profiles These profiles are described in detail under the RTMPROFILE x command description in section 3 2 5 3 4 The VR2C outputs RTM data as follows serial_no sequence datetime info HH r n where serial_no receiver serial number sequence 3 digit line counter 000 999 datetime event time as 24 hour UTC time as YYYY MM DD HH MM SS info either VR2C status information or tag detection information HH 8 bit hex sum of all characters preceding the trailing r n carriage return line feed OxOD Ox0A VR2C status information is displayed following an STS identifier as a list of XX Value pairs An example of a VR2C RTM status line output is shown below 450088 007 2013 09 09 14 33 34 STS DC 39 PC 326 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 T 2 4 T 22 6 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 59 BA r n DC Detection count PC Ping count LV Line Voltage in Volts BV Battery Voltage in Volts BU Battery used in percent I Current consumption in milliamps T Internal receiver temperature in Celsius DU Detection memory used in percent RU Raw memory used in percent XYZ Tilt information in G s as X XX Y YY Z ZZ Note 1 onthe X axis with 0 on the Y and Z axis indic
67. precedes the carriage return Ensure your serial terminal program does not automatically insert a line feed before a carriage return when the Enter button is typed on the keyboard VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 5 1 Serial Communication Port Control 3 2 5 1 1 BAUDRATE x The BAUDRATE command sets the baud rate of the VR2C s serial port The host s serial port must use the same baud rate as the VR2C for successful communication The VR2C supports a variety of baud rates 9600 19200 38400 57600 and 115200 Command 450088 0 25 BAUDRATE 38400 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n The receiver baud rate will update to the requested rate after the VR2C sends the BAUDRATE response 3 2 5 1 2 QUIT The QUIT command immediately disables the VR2C s serial transceivers after the response This ends the current command session and allows the VR2C to immediately transmit tag detection records via the serial port when in RTM mode Command 450088 0 25 QUIT r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 2 Basic Receiver Control Status 3 2 5 2 1 INFO The INFO command is used to retrieve the following information fields from the VR2C VR2C Frequency VR2C 69 indicates 69 kHz in the following example Serial Number Study Description Active Code Map VR2C FW Version VR2C HW Version Command 450088 0 25 INFO r Response 450088 0 25 0118 VR2C 69 450088 Possum Lake Fish Study 1 MAP 113 FW 1 0 2 HW 3 0K
68. r 0nn0nnannanannannennennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnni 56 6 Trouble Shooting W H H H H H H H H NH EH H EH EH EH EH EH EH EH EH NH H H H H H H EH H EH EH NH NH H H H H H H EH H H NH EH EH NH EH EH EH NH NH H H H H H H EH EH EH E EN NN 57 61 21 gt 10 270 M Ke EE 57 6 2 Pressurized Case 57 AE ve ee ene ee ee en cr cr rr ee ET rs MEE oce diniei iion E m 58 5 2 WH20 SOCCHICATONS gege hid kac daba aa netus ER EE DUI Onda M ia 58 Tio Warranty and e a PR mmm 60 TA 1 H E P 61 2014 AMIRIX Systems Inc All rights reserved The information contained herein includes information which is confidential and proprietary to AMIRIX Systems Inc and may not be used or disclosed without prior written consent of AMIRIX Systems Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by AMIRIX Systems Inc is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners 1 Introduction 11 System Overview The VR2C joins the world of instant communication by allowing received data from VEMCO s coded tags to be sent in real time to third party equipment That equipment could be a PC a serial terminal a third party datalogger or any ASCII compatable device Along with tag data the VR2C can record and send information about the temperature and tilt of the receiver How the data is sent is easily customized to fit your needs and can be set
69. rly greased a light coat of O ring grease too much can cause them to pop out Clean A ew p any debris b from the locking screw collar Continued 20 Mar 2014 VEMCO VR2C Manual Return the retaining O ring into its groove Check that the Receiver Locking Ring is able to spin freely 5 2 2 5 Closing the VR2C Case Inspect the O ring surface Remove any old on the inside lower portion desiccant packs of the upper housing that may be in the cylinder to be sure it is T AM upper housing and clean undamaged and 3 rw place a new debris free b E desiccant pack into am the upper housing Connect the 2 pin connector from the lower housing to the 2 pin connector on Connect the 6 pin P the upper housing connector from the lower yr un e y wiring harness This housing to the 6 pin b ER RS EX is power and should connector onthe upper sxc ee be connected last housing wiring harness Position the lower and upper VR2C housings close together FM M b e C4 gt KM 1 Ge ty gi e A dei a Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 ka ITI lt lt Q Coil the covered wires into the case This helps the wires to slide down the case and not be damaged when the case is closed Push the wires away from the edge of the case so they won t be pinched in the case and damaged Turn the Receiver Locking Ring wit
70. rmware under the Device i VR2C VUE Session Baud Rate 9600 Configuration icon Reset Battery Usage Indicator EA VR2C Permanent Baud Rate 9600 z Serial Options F RS485 Termination Logging Options RIM Configuration OK Cance Identify the baud rate s you want changed and select the new value from the corresponding drop down list Click OK If you are changing the Permanent Baud Rate a window will appear to remind you that the new baud setting will remain in effect after VUE disconnects and RTM output will use this new baud Communication speed bps between VR2C and VUE Value is valid only for current VR2C VUE Session Baud Rate EE d ME communication session and returns to default only Upon disconnection the VR2C will return to the 9600 when commu nication session ends permanent baud rate VR2C Permanent Baud Rate DOE or Communication speed bps between VR2C PETERE een ey ETE and an external host Value is used after VR2C is disconnected from VUE and remains as set until you change it VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Baud Rates Two baud rates are shown in the information given on the VR2C Receiver Tab page The Current Baud value is the baud rate used to communicate with VUE during this session The RTM Port information includes the VR2C permanent baud rate which may not be the same as the Current RTM baud rate for communication with external hos
71. s reason VEMCO recommends the VR2C be opened in a controlled environment and not in the field or on the deck of a boat Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Place the strap wrench supplied in VR2C Communications package around the grooved Receiver Locking Ring as shown in the picture Securely hold the upper housing and loosen the collar until it begins to move easily Carefully slide the lower housing from the upper housing while keeping the lower housing below the upper housing Carefully tip the lower housing to remove any water that may have accumulated on the threads Do not let any water enter the upper housing where the electronics are housed The internal wiring harness is still connecting the two sections don t stain the wires Don t allow water to enter the upper housing where the electronics are housed Do not allow water to come in contact with the battery VEMCO VR2C Manual Hold the VR2C so the external connector is pointing down Hand thread the lower housing from the upper housing being careful to keep the lower housing below the upper housing Keep the lower housing section below the A upper housing after the Receiver Locking Ring has been loosened Water could have entered the threads and potentially enter the receiver when the lower section is removed IF the lower section is above the upper section when they are separated Set the two housin
72. t Baud value VR2C 69kHz Fish Release 1 d Serial Number 450000 Clock 2013 04 12 12 45 32 Battery 3 5 V 91 Line Power 11 6 V active Detection Log Size 6 1 kB 0 0 New Data 6 1 kB Current baud rate for communication with VUE Firmware Version 1 0 1 Bootloader Version 0 1 3 Hardware Version 3 Ory size 1208 Current Baud 57600 Sr COMI Link Status Connected 3 1 4 Logging Options 3 1 4 1 Ancillary Logging The VR2C has the ability to measure the temperature and or tilt of the receiver and store this data in the receiver s memory at an interval you specify Keep in mind that the VR2C memory will fill quicker when this additional information 1s selected to be stored Show Advanced Settings 1 Select Logging Options 2 Select the desired information temperature tilt or both VR2C Configuration Options 69 kHz map MAP 113 Ancillary Logging Temperature E Tilt 60 minutes x Logging Period 3 Enter how often the data is to be stored in memory in the Logging Period box 3 1 4 2 Diagnostic Logging VRIC Configuration Options Ancillary Logging Diagnostic Logging is an advanced setting feature which should only be selected when directed by VEMCO This setting will log information about the receiver that may be helpful for VEMCO support staff when assisting a customer during the initial VR2C deployment setup The Diagnostic
73. t power to the receiver VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 5 2 2 4 O ring Inspection O rings located in the end cap of the VR2C case are crucial to the watertight seal of the receiver Each time an O ring is disturbed for any reason it must be checked before the unit is sealed again Something as simple as a stray hair could be the difference between a successful study and a damaged receiver Do not use a sharp object near O ring surfaces The Just as the O rings are vital to a good seal so are the O ring surfaces These surfaces hold the O ring in position and must also be clean and damage free or the VR2C case could flood with water surface could be damaged Each time an O ring is disturbed for any reason it must be checked before the unit is sealed again Improper care of the O rings and their mating surfaces can result in water leaking into the receiver casing destroying the electronics Remove the O ring from the groove and set it aside to be used again later Identify the Receiver Locking Ring Pinch the O ring together as Retaining O ring identified by the shown and en pul the arrow in the photo here exposed section out of the This is not groove a sealing O ring do not apply grease olide the Receiver Locking Ring back onto the lower housing Slide the locking screw Inspect the two O rings to make sure they collar off the lower housing have not been damaged and that they are prope
74. ta as required to do so Keep in mind that data erased by the auto erase function is not recoverable and is assumed to have been captured by a device monitoring the RTM output Note To enable auto erase the RTMAUTOERASE x command must be sent after the RTMPROFILE x command because the RTMPROFILE command sets the auto erase threshold to 0 Command 450088 0 25 RTMAUTOERASE 10 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n The above command example causes the VR2C to keep 10 of the detection log free 3 2 5 4 Detection Log Manual Retrieval Advanced User Feature The VR2C supports several ASCI commands that allow the host to manually retrieve detection log entries in ASCII format Note It is strongly recommended that the host not use these manual log retrieval commands while in real time mode as these commands manipulate the VR2Cs internal detection log read pointers 3 2 5 4 1 READBEG The READBEG command sets the VR2C s internal detection log read pointer to the first tag detection record in memory The first tag detection record since the last erase occurred Command 450088 0 25 READBEG r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 2 5 4 2 READEND The READEND command sets the VR2C s internal detection log read pointer to the end of the detection log Command 450088 0 25 READEND r Response 450088 0 25 0009 0K 9A r n 3 2 5 4 3 READREC The READREC command causes the VR2C t
75. ted below VR2C external connector pin out RS485 D O 0 O External DC POWER RS485 D 6 5 4 5 RS232 TX from host to VR2C RS232 RX from VR2C to host Face on View 2 CGND looking into pins E GN No Connect Never deploy the VR2C with the connector exposed It must be connected to a cable or the Subconn dummy plug when deployed 1 3 2 1 External Power The VR2C external connector allows for the receiver to be powered from an external power source The external power specifications are External DC Voltage 10 volts to 32 volts Typical Power Consumption 12V 2 15 mA Record Mode VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 After the VR2C has been removed from the packaging and inspected for any damage that may have occurred during shipping test to ensure you can communicate with the receiver and that the receiver is working properly Each of the steps listed below are explained in detail later in this manual Unscrew the Locking Collar from the VR2C external connector section 2 1 Connect the VR2C to the PC using the VR2C Communication Kit section 2 2 Use the VUE Software to communicate with the VR2C section 3 1 2 and start a study 3 1 6 Ensure the VR2C can detect tags by performing an in air test section 2 4 Place the VR2C back in Suspend Mode section 3 1 8 if you are storing it for an extended time period Disconnect the VR2C from the VR2C Communication Kit cable and reinstall the
76. the serial device server it will be connected to VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Each receiver currently in communication with VUE has a tab at the top of the VUE window This tab identifies the type and serial number of the receiver Click on a tab to bring it to the front of all the tabs making the receiver s information visible Receiver type and The ribbon contains icons that allow the user to among other things offload data start serial number Home VR2C69 450089 Ws E ec gt VR2C 69kHz Fish Release 1 Serial Number 450089 Clock 2013 04 12 12 45 22 recording enter suspend mode upgrade firmware and end communication Remaining battery life Heceiver information specific to this VR2C Receiver Status Recording Firmware Version 1 0 1 Battery 3 5 V 8150 RTM Profile Immediate Sl 60 seconds i See Mp eus i is contained in the Bootloader Version 0 1 3 Line Power 11 6 V active RTM Port R5232 57600 f h Hardware Version 3 Detection Log Size 6 1 kB 0 0 Gtatior None center O t e window Memory Size 12 80 MB New Data 5 1 kB 69 kHz map MAP 113 Current Baud 9600 Raw Log Size 10 3 kB 0 2 Link Serial COMI Temperature 30 37 C Link Status Connected Tilt 3 69 kHz 638 detections 6380 pings A tilt of 0 indicates VR2C is vertical with hydrophone pointing up Detection Monitor VR2C detections will be displayed here as they arri
77. the data cias NN has been offloaded and securely backed up study 3 CANCEL use when you wish to continue the study that is ois currently running in the VR2C receiver No changes to the current study will be made A Erased data cannot be recovered CAUTION Verify you are communicating with the WARNING intended receiver before initializing erasing Initializing the VR2C will erase the receiver or data could be lost Communication receivers memory Offload can occur with any receiver that is connected to detection logs before the VR2C the PC including through Bluetooth is initialized Continued VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 Enter a description of the study in the Study Configuration window This information is stored in the VR2C and offloaded with the data It can be very useful when data is being organized in the VUE software The station name can be selected from a list of existing stations if a database is open or by simply typing in the Station Name line to create a new station If this station is a fixed position then select the Fixed Station Position box and enter the Latitude and Longitude If the fixed position is already entered for an existing station then the lat long data will appear as soon as the station name is selected from the drop down list Enter a SZ Select or enter a station description title for Description Study2012 name this study Station Name BigRo
78. ts of Sealevel USB to RS485 converter and Sealevel CD DB9 to screw terminal block RS485 version VR2C external cable with flying leads VEMCO Product CD including VUE software USB to RS485 converter and terminal block 2 2 2 5 RS485 Screw Terminal and VR2C External Cable Pinout Signal Name Flying Lead connected to terminal block It is not necessary to provide external 2 LES DC power to the VR2C provided the a B internal battery is connected If Coro 20 e providing external DC power via the u screw terminal block caution must be DC POWER exercised to ensure that the voltage Ej bones polarity is correct o N 2 2 2 6 USB to RS485 Converter Installation Install the Sealevel software before inserting the USB connector into the PC Follow the installation instructions that are on the Sealevel CD During installation the user needs to enter the Sealevel part number which is 2107 VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 2 3 Communication Tasks Communication with a VR2C receiver can be performed by using the VUE PC software or with ASCII commands Detailed instructions for using The VUE software is useful for in lab configurations offloading VUE software are found in complete VRL files from the receiver or whenever you can communicate with the receiver using a laptop or PC section 3 1 The simple ASCH command set is useful if you wish to create a script for grabbing real t
79. up whenever you are in communication with the VR2C The VR2C retains the submersible plastic corrosion resistant high pressure case VEMCO receivers are known for while adding a cabled RS232 RS485 external connector This connector along with real time communication provides the option of powering the VR2C from an external source as well as from the receiver s internal single Lithium D cell battery 1 1 1 VR2C Modes of Operation The VR2C is usually in one of two operational modes either acoustically dormant in Suspend mode or actively listening and recording detections in Record mode 1 1 1 1 Suspend Mode Suspend mode is a low power state used when the VR2C is being The VRAG 1s Shipped dn Suspend mode with the shipped or in storage for an extended period of time When in Mace ea connec Suspend mode the receiver will not detect or record tag i i Always put the receiver in information For details on how to place the VR2C in Suspend Record mode begin a mode see section 3 1 8 if you are using VUE or section 3 2 5 2 7 if study before deployment you are using ASCII commands 1 1 1 2 Record Mode Record mode allows the VR2C to detect and record tag information therefore it is the mode used during testing and deployment Because the VR2C is shipped and stored in Suspend mode where it is acoustically dormant it must be put in Record mode before it can detect tags Instructions for entering Record mode using VUE
80. ve F Save to File The Detection Monitor Checking Save to File will create a file in which all received detections section displays detections from that point forward are saved The file name appears in the Detection that are received by the Monitor display box and the file is saved to the Receiver Offload Storage VR2C while it is connected Folder the path to this folder can be specified within the Offload tab of the to VUE VUE Options menu as explained in the VUE manual VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 3 1 3 Change Baud Rate There are two baud rates involved with the VR2C 1 the baud rate used between the VR2C and VUE during the current communication session and 2 the baud rate used for communication with a host device datalogger PC serial terminal etc after the VR2C has disconnected from VUE section 3 1 5 contains more information about using a host The default for both these baud rates is 9600bps but communication speeds can be increased to as high as 115200bps depending on the type of cable being used for communication Follow the steps listed below to change a baud rate Establish communication Click the Device Configuration icon looks like a between the VR2C and wheel cog on the VR2C Receiver Tab s ribbon he E the VUE software This icon is not available if communication section 3 1 2 between the VR2C and VUE is not established Select Serial Options from the list that appears Install Fi
81. ware automatically recommended and click Next 7 Click Finish 8 Open the Windows Control Panel and then select System to open the System Properties window 9 Click the Hardware tab in the System Properties window and _ Systemproperties then click on the Device Manager button The Device Sen Dei Automatic Updates Remote manager screen will open with a list of all devices installed on SMB aie PC s See ee Manager list all the hardware devices installed 10 Click the symbol next to Ports in the device list to expand Ss Gr er rr the ports list You should see an entry USB Serial Port COM x where the x is a number Record the x number for future zi PT CR E reference when using the VUE software In the example shown E below the COM number is 4 E TIL OP Hardware Profiles E Network adapters PO Mi rsesbeestsdcicectuM koalas Si PCMCIA adapters E Ports COM amp LPT F Communications Pork COMI F USB Serial Port COM JA Secure Digital host controllers The automatic install may not work it depends whether the drivers are available on that PC or not If not you need to tell Windows where to find the driver e g local drive or wherever The drivers can be downloaded from http www ftdichip com Drivers VCP htm VEMCO VR2C Manual 20 Mar 2014 2 2 2 4 VR2C Communications Package RS485 The RS485 communication package consis

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