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1. 8 Click the OK button to begin the study Enable 69 kHz channel Enable 69 kHz channel W Enable 180 kHz channel Enable 180 kHz channel Advanced Settings 69 kHz map MAP 112 lanking 260 ms 180 kHz map MAP 413 Biking 80 ms Statistics Logging Period days E Enable Password Enable Password V Show Advanced Settings OK Cancel V Show Advanced Settings 9 Verify that the Status light on the VR4 UWM is flashing two quick flashes every five seconds VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 10 Verify that the map listed in the receiver information is the new map VR4 Underwater Modem Modem Test Serial Number 250079 Clock 2011 06 28 13 51 37 Receiver Status Recording Firmware Version 2 0 9 Battery 97 remaining Password Disabled Link Benthos on COM3 Temperature 22 9 C Study Start 2011 05 16 18 48 51 Humidity 6 Data Log Size 764 9 KB 8 194 Tilt 80 New Data 66 9 KB Rotation 217 Old Data 698 0 KB 180 kHz 6508 detections 55402 pings RIEN E 69 kHz 68207 detections 747522 pings 180 kHz map MAP 413 69 kHz map MAP 113 Link Status Connected Memory Size 8 45 MB Modem Address 79 Pass Through Inactive 11 Close the communication connection with the VRA UWM by clicking the red box with the white X Close View on the left side of the receiver ribbon Home VR2W 105684 gj VR2W 108 oom 6 3 Set Local options The local o
2. Indicator 26 Storage 46 Suspend mode 29 How to enter 29 How to exit 29 Testing In water 21 In Air with acoustic modem 18 In Air with Bluetooth 13 Tilt Value during deployment 34 VR4 UWM Cleaning 45 Features 2 Lock enabled receiver 27 Mechanical hardware 45 Memory 50 Optional external connector 5 51 Password protect 47 Statistics Logging Period 47 Status light 4 Unlock receiver 27 VR4 UWM case Closing 43 Opening 36 Replacing O rings 41 VUE Bluetooth trouble 57 Disconnect receiver 13 Install software 9 Local options 49 Offload data 28 Receiver Tab 24 Start a Study 25 Study Configuration 26 Suppressed pop up queries 49 Update firmware 29 47 Update map 47
3. Lift the battery from the chassis and dispose of according to proper environmental procedures in your Remove all the Desiccant packages from around the battery area 5 1 3 Inserting the battery pack This is performed after the VRA UWM case has been opened see section 5 1 1 and the battery pack has been removed see section 5 1 2 The VRA UWM is shipped with the battery pack installed so this procedure is not necessary before the initial deployment of the receiver Place the battery on the chassis so the battery wire see arrow in photo extends through the hole in the end of the chassis Position the lid and chassis so the flat battery location is facing up Place three new desiccant packs next to each corner of the battery pack for a total of 12 packs These must be in the corners so they will be secured in the next step Desiccant packs reduce the occurrence of condensation in the receiver These packs should remain in the receiver case during storage and deployment More information on these packs is located at www vemco com Continued VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Hook one of the round rubber ties on one of the hooks on the edge of the chassis Stretch the rubber tie across the battery and hook it to the other side of the chassis see arrow in photo Plug the battery wire s connector into the white connector on the chassis until you hear a click and the connector won t move
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5. 1700 FAX 802 490 1704 identical The labels identify if the battery is Lithium or Alkaline eel A Deon of AMIRX Sysberns Hnc bbe 11 Horseshoe Lake Dre Halifax Nova Scot Canada Bars 063 PH 202 450 1700 FAC 902 450 1704 WWW veria Corm VRA UWIA2V Alkaline Battery VH4 UWM battery pack available in Lithium or Alkaline Lithium metal D cell batteries are classified as Dangerous Goods and must be handled according to UN Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods UN3090 for batteries alone UN3091 for batteries contained in equipment or packed with it See the MSDS for more information VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 6 9 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 needs this information to communicate with the VR4 UWM 1 Plug the USB to RS232 converter may not appear as shown in photo at right into a USB port on the PC 2 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 You should see another Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box This time the device is iden
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7. MAP 112 Benthos Automatic Tuning Reliable W Fast Link COM3 Modem Status Data Transfer _Update Range Advanced Link Status Connected Range 13m Firmware Version 1 9 12 Power 18 dB down 18 UE Bit Rate 300 bps down 1066 bps up R ange value Success Rate OK Q 13 50 46 UTC P The range to the VR4 UWM receiver is shown in the Benthos modem information on the Receiver tab This value is the distance between the surface modem and the VRA UWM not necessarily the depth to the receiver as illustrated in the pictures below The range red line is the same in all three pictures If the water depth is known then the GPS position can be fine tuned by repositioning the boat until the range is approximately equal to the depth see picture at far right You then know you are directly above the VR4 UWM VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual i Never deploy a 4 3 Deployment Facts Tips A VR4 UWM beyond 500 meters depth 4 3 1 Mooring VR4 UWM receivers are moored in a vertical position allowing acoustic modem communication and reflecting the bathymetry and oceanographic weather conditions A simple mooring design generally works well However in rougher conditions heavier weights and mooring lines are usually required The VR4 UWM should be positioned such that it has an unobstructed view of tagged animals within its expected acoustic range Ensure the VR4 UWM s hydrophone is unblocked e g do not position an air filled
8. Never deploy the VR4 UWM in the water with the external connector pins exposed The pins will corrode External Connector optional Dummy plug and locking sleeve VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 6 8 Battery The VR4 UWM receiver is powered by a custom battery pack with an integrated fuse and EEPROM device for tracking the remaining capacity The VR4 UWM is usually shipped with the battery installed and connected so there is no need for the customer to disassemble the receiver to connect the battery To avoid consuming the battery during shipping and storage VR4 UWM can be placed in Suspend mode see section 5 5 1 for details The battery pack is The battery pack is NOT rechargeable Properly dispose of the battery pack in the NOT rechargeable appropriate manner when it is depleted There are two battery types offered for the VR4 UMW lithium batteries and alkaline batteries Lithium batteries have a much longer life see table below but transportation is restricted under dangerous good regulations which can be a problem in some areas These restrictions are explained in section 9 2 1 Alkaline battery packs do not have transportation restrictions Estimated battery life Battery life estimates are based on typical usage of downloading 100 Kbytes of data per month over the acoustic modem More frequent offloads and larger data records will decrease the life expectancy of the battery n Battery packs look PH 02 460
9. Signing Windows Update Hardware Profiles The automatic install may not work it Gy tv polies proide a was lor you o setup and toe 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 PEPE S OES EER AE drive or wherever The drivers can be found on the VR4 UWM CD VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 7 Common Questions 7 1 VUE related questions 7 1 1 How when do I change my receiver code map Receivers must be configured with a Code Map that defines which type of tags the receiver can detect Check www vemco com for details on currently supported Code Maps and choosing the proper map for your study Changing a receiver map is not done often and should be done with careful attention Setting up a receiver with an incorrect map may result in no detection WARNING data which would not be discovered until you retrieve the receiver and offload Setting up a receiver your data with an incorrect map may result in no When a receiver is configured with a new map the data logs are automatically detection data erased as they are no longer valid in the presence of a different code map Please offload stored data prior to installing a new code map Detailed instructions on configuring your receiver with a new code map are located in section 6 2 2 7 1 2 What is initialization Initialization which is also referred to as starting a study is
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11. VR4 UWM receiver mode using the acoustic modem For this reason it is important that a receiver never be in Suspend mode when it is deployed in Suspend mode 3 3 1 1 Put a VR4 UWM into Suspend Mode During Bluetooth communication see section 2 3 click the Enter low power sleep button shown at right VUE will ask you to verify that you do want to suspend the receiver s operation shut it down After Yes Suspend and close the VRA has been selected a confirmation window will appear and remind you how to bring the receiver out of Suspend mode see section 3 3 1 2 3 3 1 2 Remove a VR4 UWM from Suspend Mode Wake a VR4 UWM receiver from Suspend mode by connecting to the VR4 UWM via Bluetooth see section 2 3 and starting a new study in the VUE software see section 3 2 1 This cannot be done through acoustic communication so be sure the receiver is not in Suspend mode when it is deployed VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 4 Unique to Acoustic Modem communication 3 4 1 Automatic tuning When modem communication is established between the surface modem and the VRA UWM the lower half of the screen shows the status of the communication The VUE software will adjust the bit rate and ranging period as needed to give optimum communication given existing conditions The slider allows you to tell VUE if you prefer the focus to be on reliable communication move the slider to the left or on retrieving the data as qui
12. any farther The two connectors will only fit together in one orientation Immediately look at the status light on the top of the receiver case It should flash 11 times and then stop see section 6 5 Battery Connector VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 5 1 4 Replace O Rings O rings are crucial to the watertight seal of the receiver Each Improper care of the O rings time an O ring is disturbed for any reason it must be checked and their mating surfaces can before the unit is sealed again We recommend replacing the result in water leaking into O rings with each battery replacement since old O rings that the receiver casing which will have been in place for a long time might lose some of their destroy the VR4 UWM resilience Remove the two old O rings from their Clean all dirt and grease grooves in the collar out of the O ring grooves in the collar Use a clean lint free cloth and or a lint free swab DO NOT use an object that may scratch or damage the surfaces in the groove Clean the O ring surface on the flat underside of the lid found between the holes around the outside of the lid and the lip attached to the battery electronics in the center Use a clean lint free cloth and or a lint free swab DO NOT use an object that may scratch or damage the O ring surface Inspect the O ring surfaces for any scratches or debris use a magnifying glass and a bright light Scratches in the O ring groove or on the und
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14. 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 CAUTION The hydrophone must be kept free of mooring lines and obstructions Objects around the hydrophone will adversely affect the detection range of the VR4 UWM receiver 4 3 2 Spacing Receiver spacing is generally determined based on range testing and historical acoustic data Our position 1s 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 See the Gate Design tutorial at meters www vemco com products vr4 uwm tutorials and tools 4 3 3 Biofouling Some customers use an antifouling paint such as Interlux Micron CSC to prevent biofouling on the VR4 UWM receiver It can be used to cover the entire receiver case or just the Communication Key Location and does not leave a glue residue when it s removed Never cover the Status Light LED Release Valve The release valve must be able to pop open if needed and must not be blocked by tape or paint VEMCO VR4 U
15. is in at the time A bright long flash once a second indicates that the VR4 UWM is now ready for wireless communication but is not yet in communication with VUE 2 3 2 Establish Bluetooth Communication Open the VUE software The software will scan for any active devices within communication range Device Scan Bluetooth Devices Scanning Wait while the software searches for receivers Serial Devices TIP If VUE can t find your receiver s try again It s not uncommon for a Bluetooth scan to miss devices especially if other wireless devices are in the area Home When the software finds the receiver a VR4 UWM icon SEA Eh will be displayed in the Bluetooth Devices section of the EEE E SE Home tab with the receiver s seri al number for Double click an icon to open a Bluetooth device control view identification It will display all Bluetooth activated receivers LED is flashing bright long steady flashes within communication range If wireless communication has not been activated on the VRA UWM 2500 72 VR4 UWM then activate communication section 2 3 1 and click Device Scan on the VUE software s Home tab cr glean Pn eee CM Serial Devices Wait while the software searches for receivers All Bluetooth activated VEMCO receivers within communication range within 10 meters 32 feet will be displayed when a Device Scan is performed Double click on the corr
16. release of chemicals from a ruptured battery especially a lithium battery This could cause the case to become pressurized with hazardous fumes even if it did not leak Or a flooded case could result in the rupture of the battery by corroding the cells If you notice a strong irritating chemical odour coming from the VR4 UWM this suggests the battery has ruptured and extra care must be taken Wear protective clothing gloves and face shield when handling a receiver that might have becomes pressurized or if the battery might have ruptured Keep others away at a safe distance and place the receiver in a safe location preferably outdoors Do not drop it or bump it against other objects The VRA UWM has pressure relief valves in the main case and both hydrophones which are designed to vent pressure before it reaches a dangerous level These valves require a certain amount of pressure before they will pop open so it is still possible that some pressure could be present even though the valves have not opened It is also possible the valves could have been blocked or fouled preventing them from opening as designed If you are suspicious there is compressed air in the receiver case then check for air or water leaking from seams in the case Seams are located where the lid meets the main housing around the perimeter of the bottom around the optional external connector on the bottom if installed around the hydrophones and around the th
17. the Embedded Software and or IP This license is assigned to the Product with which you have acquired the Embedded Software and or IP If the Product purchased is a Transmitter product be advised that the license life is equal to the operational life EXPORT Products and associated materials supplied or licensed hereunder may be subject to various export laws 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 SPFCIFICAI IY INCLUDING THF WAIVER RFIFASF AND RENUNCIATION RY RUYFR SFT FORTH AROVF DISCI AIMFR AND RFI FASF VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 9 6 Index Acoustic modem 6 Address 7 How to determine address 56 Offload times 6 Battery 52 Inserting 39 Removing 38 Types 52 Blanking Interval Change setting 47 Case 3 Code Map Change setting 47 When to change 54 Communication Acoustic modem setup 15 Activate receiver 10 Disconnect 29 Deployment Fact and Tips 35 Initialization What is it 54 Modem communication Advanced tuning 30 Automatic tuning 30 Update range 31 Options window 55 O ring Care 45 Power Down mode 46 How to enter 46 How to exit 46 Range Value displayed 34 Range updates Automatic 31 Manual 31 Record mode 25 VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual
18. the potential to become pressurized due to leakage and or battery failure and when they are brought back to the surface this can present a safety hazard Use caution When handled correctly the VR4 UWM 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 may 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 An unexpected failure of the VR4 UWM is also an indication it might have flooded with water If you believe the battery should still have plenty of life left but the VR4 UWM is unresponsive there is no status light activity and it will not communicate over the acoustic modem or Bluetooth the main housing might have flooded and could be pressurized If you have offloaded a log file that indicates one or more hydrophones have a fault this suggests the hydrophone s might have flooded and become pressurized Another possibility is the
19. values can seriously affect your data 180 kHz map MAP 413 Blanking 80 ms g collecting so only make changes under direction of Statistics Logging Period days 1 VEMCO Enable Password The Statistics Logging Period how often the statistics are stored in memory can be changed from the default of one day to up to 14 days integer values only The option to password protect the receiver is another advanced setting feature Using the password protect feature requires additional communication time between the receiver and the VUE software so most users do not use this feature If it is selected the password must be entered before the study is initialized and again each time the settings on the receiver are changed or the data is offloaded 6 2 Update Receivers 6 2 1 Update VRA UWM firmware While communication is established between the VRA UWM and the VUE software click the Set advanced device options button shown at right and an Open window will appear Select the firmware file received from VEMCO to begin the firmware update 6 2 2 Update map Occasionally VEMCO releases a new coded map Updating the map in the VR4 UWM is as simple as starting a new study with the new map selected Follow the basic steps on the following page to start a study with the new map More details on how to initialize the receiver is found in section 3 2 1 WARNING Setting up a receiver with an incorrect map may result in no detection da
20. water 2 1 kg 4 6 lbs sinking With alkaline battery no external connector In air 13 21 kg 29 1 Ibs In sea water 2 99 kg 6 6 lbs sinking 69 0 kHz and 180 0 kHz Lithium Custom Tadiran PulsesPlus battery 10 8V 24 D cells Weight 2 58 kg 5 7 lbs Alkaline Custom battery 12V 24 D cells Weight 3 47 kg 7 6 Ibs See section 6 8 16 Megabyte Flash Memory approximately 800 000 detections 5 C to 40 C NOTE Water in which VR4 UWM is deployed must not freeze 18 C to 50 C 500 meters 730 psi 22 27 kHz IPX8 to rated depth Bluetooth ID B012394 FCC ID ED9LMX9838 Industry Canada ID IC 1520A LMX9838 VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 9 3 2 Replacement Parts Large Parker 2 260 1 required Main O ring seals Small Parker 2 255 1 required O ring lubricant Dow Corning Molykote 55 Desiccant packs 1 6U or 5g size 12 required Battery retaining ties Parker 2 253 2 required 14 20 x 3 Titanium bolt 6 required w Titanium flat washer 6 required w Titanium lock washer 6 required 14 20 Titanium nut 6 required Fasteners for top cap 9 3 3 Optional External Serial Port RS 232 Pinout Direction Signa Out N A SHIELD GND 9600 bps VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 9 4 Glossary Bluetooth wireless technology A technology based on the Bluetooth standard which provides for fast wireless communication in air typically over a 10 meter range Bluetooth USB Adapter This is a physi
21. 1 Suspend Mode The VRA UWM can be powered down using the VUE software and the Bluetooth interface thus avoiding any risk of damaging the seals that might occur if the VRA UWM were disassembled to disconnect reconnect the battery The VR4 UWM can be stored in Suspend mode for an extended time with negligible impact on the battery life It is not possible to place the VRA UWM into or out of Suspend mode using the acoustic modem To put a VR4 UWM into Suspend Mode During Bluetooth communication see section 2 3 click the Enter low power sleep button shown here VUE will ask you to verify that you do want to suspend the receiver s operation shut it down After Yes Suspend and close the VR4 has been selected a confirmation window will appear and remind you how to bring the receiver out of Suspend mode To remove a VR4 UWM from Suspend Mode Use the Comm Key magnet to connect to the VRA UWM via Bluetooth and start a new study see section 2 3 3 The Communication Key magnet must be used A to remove a VR4 UWM from Suspend mode so NEVER deploy a VR4 UWM receiver while it is in Suspend mode VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 6 Additional Information 6 1 Advanced Study Options Selecting Show Advanced Settings opens the Advanced Settings section of the window Here the map and Advanced Settings blanking interval for each cannel can be changed 69 kHz map MAP 112 T Blanking 260 ms Changing these
22. 2 Getting Started In this section you ll get setup and communicating with the VR4 UWM In the next section Communication you ll learn how to use VUE with the VR4 UWM for more than just establishing a communication connection 2 1 Task Overview Before we get started let s review the suggested list of tasks and the order in which they re performed The details of each step follow in the manual but for a faster reference the section numbers are also given below Communicate in air with VR4 UWM using Bluetooth sections 2 3 1 and 2 3 2 Start a study to bring the receiver out of Suspend mode section 2 3 3 Perform an in air test while using Bluetooth communication section 2 3 4 Disconnect communication by clicking the red Close View button section 3 2 5 Setup the acoustic modem Deck Box and transducer section 2 4 1 Communicate with the receiver using the modem while the receiver is still in air section 2 4 3 Perform an in air test while using the acoustic modem section 2 4 2 Inspect case for any damage or potential problems section 2 4 4 Perform an in water test to test the equipment section 2 5 and familiarize yourself with modem communication section 2 5 10 Setup the study section 3 2 1 This also erases the test data 11 Deploy the VRA UWM section 4 or place it in Suspend mode section 3 3 1 1 if it is being stored section 5 5 12 Communicate with the receiver using the acoustic modem at any poin
23. Bluetooth wireless technology activated within a 10 meter range typical range in air A Is the PC clock correct The time and time zone of the PC clock will be used to set the VR2W clock The current local time is 2012 02 10 13 16 UTC 04 00 The receiver will be set to the corresponding UTC time 2012 02 10 17 16 UTC Hide this warning in future Continued VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Study Configuration E X Description Pre deployment test Enter test or Station Name None something similar Enter something like test as the description of the study in the Study Configuration window since this will not be the final setup before the receiver is released Entering something like test for the sistas station name also helps in identifying any Latitude OOOO N c5 received data as being test data Longitude ee Pw Click OK Make sure both v Enable 69 kHz channel I Enable 180 kHz ch frequencies are checked RI Pose PHI dae for testing later Show Advanced Settings OK Cancel Click the large Close View button on left end of ribbon to disconnect The VR4 UWM is now in Record Mode it will communicate through the acoustic modem 2 3 4 In air testing with Bluetooth Perform air tests away from Perform an in air test using Bluetooth communication to become familiar adis as sources such with the equipment and to check that the VRA UWM is detecting tags nw oe ae ees or pr
24. ERN 6 x 00 390 EQUALLY SPACED ON 8 875 BCD MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN 6 x 00 390 EQUALLY SPACED RADIALLY AROUND CIRCUMFERENCE The VR4 UWM must be deployed in a vertical position with the modem and hydrophone towers pointing up VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 4 2 During Deployment Use the acoustic modem to communicate with the VR4 UWM section 2 4 while it is being deployed to watch the tilt of the receiver and make sure it is in the proper orientation The tilt value is found in the VR4 UWM Receiver tab as shown below The VR4 UWM should be within 10 degree of vertical vertical 0 when it is secured in its deployment location Make adjustments as needed to ensure the receiver 1s vertical and will remain so Future communication with the receiver may be restricted if the receiver is not vertical WEED Boe _ VERE Home BDetections Events Gg vr4 uwM 250079 B of db VR4 Underwater Modem ee Modem Test Serial Number 250079 Clock 2011 06 28 13 51 3 Tilt value Status Recording Firmware Version 2 0 9 Battery 97 remaining vord Disabled Link Benthos on COM3 Temperature 22 9 C Study Start 2011 05 16 18 48 51 ud Si Humidity 6 Data Log Size 764 9 KB 9 1 Memory Size 8 45 MB Tilt 5 New Data 66 9 KB ober ke Rotation 217 Old Data 698 0 KB 7 180 kHz 6508 detections 55402 pings Station None 69 kHz 68207 detections 747522 pings 180 kHz map MAP 413 69 kHz map
25. Lithium Batteries The VR4 UWM lithium battery is restricted for transport due to the hazardous material contained within the lithium battery The same applies to the entire VR4 UWM if it has a lithium battery installed Be sure to adhere to proper shipping regulations for hazardous materials if shipping a VRA UWM with the battery included or when shipping the battery alone If a VRA UWM receiver needs to be returned to VEMCO you can remove the lithium battery and ship just the VRA UWM to avoid the restrictions The alkaline battery is not restricted for transport 9 2 2 Contaminated VR4 UWM In the event a lithium battery has ruptured inside a VRA UWM the receiver is contaminated with hazardous chemicals Generally it cannot be shipped in this condition and cannot be repaired by VEMCO You must dispose of it in accordance with local regulations 9 2 3 Disposal of Old Batteries Both lithium and alkaline batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 9 3 VR4 UWM Specifications 9 3 1 General Specifications Size Weight Receive Frequency Battery Battery Life Memory Operating temperature Shipping amp storage temperature Static depth rating Modem frequency band Ingress Protection Bluetooth wireless certifications Height 50 3 cm 19 81 Max Diameter 22 2 cm 8 75 With lithium battery no external connector In air 12 32 kg 27 1 lbs In sea
26. ON MANO acts RTT m 63 92 AAAZAKCOUS Materials ced usta Sue iure RIS dU esae ta Roe a oa a enue 63 9 2 1 Shipping Restrictions On Lithium Batteries seeeeeseseeeeseeeeeeneeee 63 9 2 2 Gontaminated VEI WM osea deRaditutste nei due Staaten dte fot donent unice dE se euttedetitutus 63 9 2 3 DISPOSal Ol Old Batere S uiro Haad tides dotum edu Pu Sac Acn aste to NOD MM MIU 63 J3 VRAUWM Eelarsiellilez ii 9 BM TOTNM 64 9 3 1 General SDecIlICallDIIS aepo e oro eroi pea sei ee o Reo D a nds tan Ud adc neus 64 9 3 2 Replacement PANS vilesarsusaecaveneteservadehstenk test untp istos PORE eo QN akt AA ROARED ENESES 65 9 3 3 Optional External Sanal OF cette oma Cortese tiit be acd eet Det omen ic bn ca 65 SE MEC occ C tcx TTR ES Cee eg eee eee ae ee 66 9 5 Warranty and DiselalineT ert 67 OG WING Sx eoa teaeio poeecirstennaeencrgau sede EE EA 68 IMPORTANT NOTICE INITIALIZE VR4 UWM BEFORE DEPLOYING To initialize the receiver use the magnet and the PC software Detailed instructions are located in this user s manual DO NOT OPEN THE CASE This receiver was sealed and pressure tested prior to shipping DO NOT OPEN THE CASE until the battery must be replaced Contact VEMCO Customer Support for assistance www vemco com click Support button WARNING a If the VR4 UWM is not used in the manner specified by the manufacturer protection may be impaired 2013 AMIRIX Systems Inc All rights reserved The infor
27. RSRRRT 21 3 Conmim unicatlOli cocer kx d PROF E IRAE ERREUR WE RR V Fa E Ead ad diea Fa 2 3 1 The Receiver tab 2 0 0 ceeccccecccceeeeceseecececeuseceeeessueesssessueessueessaesesseeessusessueessueetsaesesseseneeens 22 3 2 Common Communication features seeesssssssssssssssesesene nennen nennen nane nnne 25 3 2 1 otarta study Record MOE soineann ariacnklbviG Rabia not PEDE T ieFE CF ier ES EaDU Ped R 25 3 2 2 Unlock a iuc 27 3 2 3 S ulozlENir 28 3 2 4 Update VR4 UWM firmware eeeesseseeeeeennenennnnnnennmnnnnnnnnmn nnne nnns 29 3 2 5 Disconnect communication with receiver cccceeecceeeecceeeeseeeeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeesseeeeaaess 29 3 3 Unique to Bluetooth communication seeeesseeessessseeeeeeeenn eene 29 3 3 1 Suspend the VR4 UWM activity for StOrage cccccesseceeceeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseaeeseseeeesseeeeees 29 3 3 1 1 Puta VR4 UWM into Suspend Mode eeessseesesseeenennenenen nennen 29 3 3 1 2 Remove a VR4 UWM from Suspend Mode sseeeseeeeeeerre 29 3 4 Unique to Acoustic Modem communication seesseesssssessseseeeeneen nennen 30 3 4 1 Automatic TUNING TNR OTT Um 30 3 4 2 POV ANIC TONNO MERE E OT M 30 3 4 3 xcu ASei MeT m 31 3 4 4 Modem communication UPS NR EO OT EE
28. Recording button found in the receiver tab s ribbon This button is not available if communication between receiver and VUE software is not present re aera Review the PC clock time listed in the dialogue box that opens The Is the PC clock ct receiver will be set to UTC time based on the current time of the PC so D OO the PC time and the UTC offset must be correct If the time or UTC D TET NM offset are not correct then click Cancel and make the necessary es corrections before returning to start the study If the time and UTC 2012 02 10 13 16 UTC 04 00 offset are correct then click the OK button to continue The receiver will be set to the corresponding UTC time 2012 02 10 17 16 UTC Hide this warning in future CAUTION It is vital that the PC clock be correctly set to your local time including time zone before the VR4 UWM is initialized VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual VRA UWM 250079 Select one of the three options displayed o Erase unrecovered data i The receiver contains new data that has never been offloaded Starting a e ERASE when data stored In the VR4 UWM has already been new study will permanently erase this data offloaded and you wish to erase the data and begin a new study p e OFFLOAD when the data has not been offloaded from the MILL minm A VR4 UWM or if there is any uncertainty about the data being gt Offloa
29. VR4 UWM MANUAL How to use the VR4 UWM receiver mN www vemco com ve Y C O 18Sep2013 DOC 5141 08 Summary of Manual This manual is intended to provide VEMCO users with the information they require to use the VR4 UWM receiver VEMCO highly recommends that the user fully read the manual before using the equipment or the VUE software Section 1 Introduction Getting to know the VR4 UWM receiver Section 2 Getting started Getting the VR4 UWM ready initiating communication and performing tests Section 3 Communication VUE software with a VR4 UWM using Bluetooth wireless or the acoustic modem Section 4 Deployment Important points to consider in a deployment plan Section 5 Maintenance Caring for the equipment including replacing the battery and preparing the receiver for storage Section 6 Additional Information Additional information about the VR4 UWM that is good to know but not mandatory for basic operations Section 7 Common Questions Answers to frequently asked questions related to using the VR4 UWM receiver Section 8 Trouble Shooting oolutions to common issues that may arise Section 9 Appendix For the latest versions of user manuals and software visit WWW Vemco com Table of Contents 1 Iintroduction oeeee erinnern arenam L Te SES OCS c 1 Wee VAA UNN OI e ee E m 3 1 2 1 HYydrODNONG S NER uU m 4 1 2 2 ej LE SM BT RR RR M 4 1 2 3 Press re R
30. WM Manual 5 1 Battery Replacement The largest aspect of VR4 UWM hardware maintenance is replacing the battery pack To do this open the case remove the battery insert the new battery and close the case These steps are explained in the following sections 5 1 1 Opening VR4 UWM case The VRA UWM receiver case should only be opened when the battery must be Only open the replaced To conserve battery power put the receiver in Suspend mode see VR4 UWM case when section 3 3 1 when it is being stored replacing the battery Inspect the VR4 UWM case for any sign of leakage or pressurization see section 8 2 2 This could mean drying the seam completely and watching for drops of water around the seam or spreading soapy water around the seam and watching for bubbles indicating air escaping Clean the VR4 UWM thoroughly to remove dirt mud and marine growth Rinse it with fresh water to remove any salt residue Completely dry the receiver before attempting to open it If available compressed air may be used to blow water from crevices Make sure your hands and tools are clean and dry before proceeding Any moisture or contaminants introduced inside the case can cause leaks corrosion short circuits and malfunctions Make sure there is on or near the VR4 UWM 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 destro
31. aged or it is not reassembled properly If the battery must be replaced refer to section 5 1 for instructions VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 1 2 1 Hydrophones High Frequency Transducer 180 kHz y Low Frequency Transducer Each hydrophone contains a secondary seal to prevent the main case 69 kHz from being flooded in the event the hydrophone is broken Provided the rest of the VR4 UWM is not damaged stored data can be retrieved and the unit can be returned to the factory for repair Do not bump the hydrophones or damage A may occur and the receiver will not detect transmitters Do not allow the VR4 UWM to be dropped or struck against other objects 1 2 2 Status Light The VR4 UWM has a status light visible through the clear plastic window on the top of the receiver shown below This light will flash either red or yellow depending on the status of the receiver The meaning of the different flash patterns and colours are listed in the table below Status Light Flash Patterns Blink Pattern Red Flash Yellow Flash 2 rapid flashes every Channel 1 Heartbeat VR4 UWM is in Channel 2 Heartbeat VR4 UWM is in 5 E d operating mode at 69 kHz channel 1 is on operating mode at 180 kHz channel 2 is on 1 short flash Ping detected on channel 1 G9kHz Ping detected on channel 2 180kHz 1 long flash Tag detection stored on channel 1 69kHz Tag detection stored on channel 2 180kHz Long flash once per Bluetoot
32. al hydrophone in the water below the hull of the boat to listen to the signals being transmitted between VR4 UWM and the Benthos transducer Select a low manual gain setting on the VR100 receiver less than 12 dB 2 Remember that when you change a communication setting it takes time for the VR4 UWM to receive the command and make the change two consecutive successful transmissions for the VR4 UWM to receive the command and make the change Be patient 3 Ifa command is sent to the VR4 UWM receiver when you are out of acoustic communication range the command will not be received by the receiver Move closer and try sending the command again 4 A VR4 UWM stationed in an area where you expect there will be many tagged animals should have the data offloaded at a frequent schedule This reduces the amount of data being offloaded at each visit and therefore the time required at the site 5 The status and range communications are short messages and are more likely to succeed during challenging acoustic conditions Use these smaller communications to help identify the settings needed to establish a good or very good communication level before starting the offloading communication The status command is sent by clicking the Refresh icon in the top right corner of the receiver status The range command can be sent manually or automatically as explained in section 3 4 3 6 Errors encountered in transmitting data from VRA UWM to surface re
33. all Windows drivers for Bluetooth adapters supplied by VEMCO You will require administrator access to 63 Options 3 Exit VUE the PC to install the device driver If no compatible adapter is found your Bluetooth adapter or USB port is not functional VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 4 Is the BTH INF file missing This driver information file is a standard part of the Windows system however some computer manufacturers rename or delete it to force customers to use a particular set of Bluetooth drivers This file should be located at C windows inf BTH INF If it is not present then it may have been renamed to C windows inf BTH BAK Simply rename this file by replacing BAK with INF and rerun the VUE driver installation 5 Remove the Bluetooth adapter and re insert it When laptops go into sleep mode and then re awakened the connection between VUE and Bluetooth is not re established The Blue LED on your Bluetooth adapter will flash when connected to VUE 6 Windows occasionally keeps Bluetooth Devices open in the Control Panel which interrupts VUE communication Open the Control Panel If your Control Panel is set to Classic View select Bluetooth Devices If your Control Panel is set to Category View select Network amp Internet Connections category then Bluetooth Devices If a VR4 UWM is listed there highlight it remove it and try communicating to VUE again 7 Though quite rare laptops with an internal Bluetooth adapter can
34. ally in Suspend Mode to conserve battery life The case only needs to be opened when the battery must be replaced Removing the receiver from Suspend Mode is explained in section 2 3 3 Replacing the battery is explained in section 5 1 69 kHz Hydrophone one of the receiver s microphones this one listens to 69 kHz 180 kHz Hydrophone one of the receiver s microphones this one listens to 180 kHz Acoustic Modem Communicates with the Surface Modem Lid Houses the hydrophones modem and cage bolts to the collar Collar Contains O rings designed to prevent water from entering the case Communication Key Location Place the narrow end of the Comm Key in here to prepare for Bluetooth communication Section 2 3 has more information on the Comm Key Cage Protects hydrophones and modem from minor impacts Status Light Pressure release valve The light flashes to indicate the receiver s status Section 1 2 2 has the full description The Release Valve will open ifthe internal pressure is greater than the external pressure See section 1 2 3 Never cover this valve Mounting hole Six holes are equally spaced around the bottom and top of the case section 4 1 Do not open the VR4 UWM case unnecessarily The case is inspected and pressure tested at the factory to ensure there are no leaks Any time the case is opened there is a risk of causing a leak if the seals are dam
35. an important step required to configure your receiver correctly During initialization you can input the station name location where the VR4 UWM will be deployed and set the receiver clock based on your computer clock The receiver clock is always updated based on your PC clock during the initialization process This information will be resident with the VRA UWM and will be WARNING available during offload regardless of whether you use the same computer or not Offload your data first Initialization also erases the receiver log files so be sure to offload data from your Initializing a receiver will receiver before initializing it When data is offloaded from a receiver the VRL ERASE all data file created contains information about how the receiver was initialized If a VRA UWM receiver is deployed without being initialized the receiver will detect tags but the receiver will not necessarily have the correct clock setting or map configuration required for proper data detection 7 1 3 What Date Time format is my data stored in the receiver and displayed in VUE All detection data and events are stored in the receiver in UTC Coordinated Universal Time UTC time is calculated by your PC and stored in your receiver during initialization Provided your computer time and the Time Zone settings are correct and match i e your computer time is correct for the time zone you have selected then your detection data will be stored in the correct UTC
36. and serial number options including offloading data firmware upgrades i Hon VR4 UWM 250079 Pee Eee ee 1 ome recording initializing ending communication locking z Gy E and suspending the receiver d VR4 Underwater Modem ee Modem Test Serial Number 250079 Clock 2011 06 28 13 51 37 Receiver Status Recording Firmware Version 2 0 9 Battery 97 remaining Password Disabled Click Refresh to refresh Link Benthos on COM3 Temperature 22 9 C Study Start 2011 05 16 18 48 51 Link Status Connected Humidity 6 Data Log Size 764 9 KB 9 1 the receiver information Memory Size 8 45 MB Tilt 5 New Data 66 9 KB shown j Ja Rotation 217 Old Data 698 0 KB Modem Address 79 180 kHz 6508 detections 55402 pings Station None ere 69 kHz 68207 detections 747522 pings 180 kHz map MAP 413 69 kHz map MAP 112 Benthos Automatic Tuning Reliable D Fast Update R Link COM3 Modem Status Data Transfer So Sass Link Status Connected Range 13m Amare Verat 16 99 Power 18 dB down 18 dB up Bit Rate 300 bps down 1066 bps up Success Rate OK Q 13 50 46 irc x The Receiver information Click Update Range to Modem Communication specific to this VRA UWM is manually request a range Tuning Options can be contained in the top half of the distance between the set as either Automatic or Receiver Tab window surface modem unit and Advanced the receiver The button i will remain greyed out n
37. and the battery if it s the main housing have been damaged by contact with water There are three sections to the case the main housing and the two hydrophones These are all separately sealed with their own relief valves so a leak in one does not necessarily mean the others have leaked too For example if a hydrophone relief valve has popped but not the main housing valve the main electronics and battery could be fine Do not re deploy the receiver if water has entered the case Follow the instructions in section 5 1 1 to safely open the case and check for signs of leakage Do not re deploy the receiver Contact VEMCO Customer Support for assistance 8 2 3 2 Newly Delivered From VEMCO If you have received a new VR4 UWM from VEMCO never been deployed with a relief valve popped open during shipping there is not necessarily a problem with the receiver It is possible a relief valve could open if the outside air pressure was very low such as during a flight in an unpressurized aircraft If this happens please contact VEMCO Customer Support for assistance resetting the relief valve and testing the VR4 UWM thoroughly before using it VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 9 Appendix 9 1 Contact Information Product manufactured by 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 9 2 Hazardous Materials 9 2 1 Shipping Restrictions On
38. ble strain relief keeping the cable tight against the connector Mechanically secure the transducer The Benthos cable must be mechanically secured to the transducer using a shackle Never rely on the electrical connector to support the tension on the cable Remove the protective caps from the connectors on the Benthos Deck Box marked XDCR and PWR if charging by turning them in a counter clockwise direction and then lifting them free VENCO VR4 UWM Manual Connect the Benthos power cable see below to the PWR connector on the Deck Box Do NOT turn on the power to the Deck Box yet j Vessel power supplies can be noisy We recommend you charge the internal battery beforehand and skip this step when working on a vessel See the Benthos manual for charging details The Power and Transducer connectors on the Deck Box are keyed so they can only be attached in the proper orientation Line up the tabs on the cable connector with the gaps on the box connector M Connect the Use the serial cable to connect the computer to COM 1 on transducer cable to the Deck Box If your PC does not have a serial input the Deck box UN connector use the DB 9 to USB connector marked i adapter may not appear as shown Eas XDCR and twist the below FTDI drivers may be locking collar into i required see section 6 9 place Turn on the Benthos Deck Box TIP Adjust the speaker volume on the Benthos Deck Box s
39. cal device that attaches to the PC USB port and enables your PC to communicate wirelessly to the VR4 UWM receiver Clock drift The clocks within a receiver are controlled by a crystal oscillator The timing of the oscillator will vary over time and thus the receiver time will drift 2 3 seconds per day Code Map Collection of code spaces that define the types of transmitters the receiver can detect Code Space Nomenclature for VEMCO tags which provides unambiguous description of the coding parameters for that tag type Station Name Name for a specific deployment location including lat and long parameters Offloading Retrieving data from a VEMCO receiver and storing it in a VRL file UTC Co ordinated Universal Time is a worldwide standard for time sometimes referred to as Greenwich Mean Time VUE configures VEMCO receivers in UTC time VRL files Binary file format for VEMCO Receiver data logs read from VEMCO receivers VUE VEMCO User Environment PC Receiver software from VEMCO VUE Database A collection of imported VRL files VRL files are all that is needed to recreate a database or to create other databases VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 9 5 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 manufacture
40. ces clean VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 5 1 5 Closing the VR4 UWM case The procedure for closing the VR4 UWM case is extremely important to ensure the case is sealed and water will not be able to enter past the O rings Be sure to perform this procedure in a dry clean stable location Verify that the O ring surfaces the two grooves in the collar and the flat underside of the lid identified in these photos are still clean from the procedures followed in section 5 1 4 If the case has an optional external Slide the chassis and battery into connector then plug the cable found in the case while slowly rotating it the bottom of the case see photo on side to side to keep battery foam left to the black connector on the end of from pulling If there is an the chassis external connector ensure the cable coils up neatly Line up the alignment peg with the largest hole in the collar see photo below Continued VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Place the crash cage on the top of the receiver case so the bolt holes in the cage line up with the smaller holes on the receiver Slide the hexbolt through the hole in the cage through the lid and through the collar Place a 3 8 socket wrench on the top of a bolt There are six such bolts around the circumference of the VR4 UWM Place a 7 16 wrench on the nut at the bottom of the bolt to hold the nut in place Use the socket to tighten the bolt t
41. ckly as possible move the slider to the right Benthos Automatic Tuning B e Update Range Link COM3 Modem Status Idle _Update Range Advanced Link Status Connected Range 13m Firmware Version 1 9 12 Power 18 dB down 18 dB up Bit Rate 300 bps down 1066 bps up Success Rate OK The Success Rate will show one of the following results based on the rate of successful communication Very Poor Poor OK Good or Very Good Poor ratings are caused by repeated errors encountered when transmitting the data from the VR4 UWM to the surface These errors also require the data to be re transmitted To improve the rating move the slider closer to the Reliable side of the scale If the success rate does not improve then use Advanced Tuning see section 3 4 3 Only the bit rate is adjusted automatically Use the Advanced tuning option section 3 4 2 if the power settings need to be adjusted such as increasing the power to compensate for an increased distance from the receiver or to decrease the power to lessen the echoes produced in an acoustically reflective area Automatic Tuning only varies the bit rate The acoustic power level must be changed manually 3 4 2 Advanced tuning By default the VUE software has the modem tuning set to Automatic Tuning Automati nie Reliable but there are times when it s more desirable to select these settings yourself To take the modem communication settings off a
42. coded tags Bluetooth wireless technology for high speed in air communication A two color status light indicates system status and ping detection on each acoustic data channel 16 megabytes of flash memory stores approximately 800000 detections as well as diagnostic raw data logs Two battery options lithium for extended life or alkaline for easier and less expensive shipping to international locations Automatic battery management displays the remaining capacity of the battery making it easier to schedule replacement A Suspend mode to conserve the battery during shipping or extended storage No need to disassemble the unit to disconnect the battery Tilt temperature and battery voltage sensors monitor the operating condition of the receiver Optional password protection to prevent unauthorized access using the acoustic modem Supported by VEMCO VUE software version 2 0 and greater The VRA UWM records the tag code ID number the date time of valid detections and sensor data if the acoustic tag received is equipped with a sensor This information is stored in the receiver s memory until offloaded from the receiver to a PC running VUE software using either the acoustic modem or Bluetooth wireless communication VR4 UWM Quick Facts WARNING m Height 50 3 cm 19 81 MU Max Diameter 22 2 cm 8 75 The VR4 UWM pressure case and l seal have a maximum static depth rating of 500 meters 730 psi With lithi
43. d off O ad ed all data old and new before erasing and starting a new e CANCEL when you wish to continue the study that is currently di running in the VR4 UWM receiver No changes to the study will be made Erased data cannot be recovered CAUTION Verify the receiver you are communicating WARNING with is the intended unit particularly before Initializing the VR4 UWM will erase initializing and erasing receiver memory files or data the receiver s memory Retrieve could be lost Bluetooth communication can occur II detection I b f th with any Bluetooth wireless technology activated isl ee tiis VEMCO receiver within range VR4 UWM is initialized Enter a description of the study in the Study Configuration window The station name is optional and 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 click a check mark in the Fixed Station Position box and enter the latitude and Longitude If the fixed location information 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 description x Select or enter a station for this study Description Pre deployment test name make sure each location s name is Station Name Mone p od unique oelect Fix otation to Fixed S
44. d 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 functional 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 P roduct 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 Product 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 for
45. d up consistently VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Activate the Bluetooth interface with the Communication Key and connect to the VR4 UWM using the VUE software see section 2 3 for details View the number of detections and pings received as listed in the Receiver tab see sample below Close the VUE software when you are finished VR4 Underwater Modem Modem Test Serial Number 250079 Clock 2011 06 28 13 51 37 Receiver Status Recording Firmware Version 2 0 9 Battery 97 remaining Password Disabled Link Benthos on COM3 Temperature 22 9 C Study Start 2011 05 16 18 48 51 Humidity 6 Data Log Size 764 9 KB 9 1 Tilt 80 New Data 66 9 KB Link Status Connected Memory Size 8 45 MB Rota Old Data 698 0 KB Modem Address 79 180 kHz 8 detections 68 pings Station None Pass Th h Inacti Se ne eee eee 69 kHz 7 detections 76 pings 180 kHz map MAP 413 69 kHz map MAP 112 VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual If you hold the tags near the hydrophones while VUE is connected to the VR4 UWM you should see the ping and detection counts shown on the PC screen incrementing but the status light will not blink for pings while Bluetooth is active 2 4 Acoustic Modem Communication Offloading data from the VR4 UWM receiver is like reading a book each word is read one by one until the entire page is complete For the VR4 UWM each piece of data must be offloaded to the VUE software one at a time until the entire block
46. e This receiver tab is where most of the communication occurs with the VR4 UWM Because the two forms of communication Bluetooth and acoustic modem are very different the information shown on the receiver tab is also different Receiver tabs have a ribbon along their top containing the icons shown below Which icons are available depends on the type of communication being used at the time and if the situation allows the task to be enabled For example the Suspend Mode icon is not enabled during acoustic modem communication Each of the icons are shown and identified below with more information given in the manual section listed under the name Close View Local Advanced Offload Start Suspend Lock see 3 2 5 Options Options data Recording Mode see 3 2 2 see 6 3 see 6 2 see 3 2 3 see 3 2 1 see 3 3 1 Bluetooth only VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual The Receiver Tab Bluetooth Actions such as starting a study or offloading data are handled from the ribbon section near the top of the window The box below the ribbon holds the information pertaining to the receiver in communication such as the battery life remaining and the number of detections received Receiver type and serial number The ribbon section contains tasks and advanced options including offloading Home VR4 UWM 250072 data firmware upgrades recording a initializing and ending communication B E e00 VR4 Underwater Modem Pre deployment te
47. e local conditions and choose locations where the adverse effects are manageable 1 3 2 Modem Address Each VR4 UWM is assigned a modem address which is a number from 1 to 249 that is used to distinguish different VR4 UWM receivers if more than one is located within range of the Deck Box You must know the modem address of a VR4 UWM in order to communicate with it using the acoustic modem If the modem address is not known the Scan feature in VUE see section 2 4 3 can be used to identify all VR4 UWM receivers in the area The Scan feature is time consuming and is best used when the desired modem address is not known Do not deploy VR4 UWM receivers with the same modem address within Due to the limited address range it is not possible to assign unique addresses to every VR4 UWM At the factory VR4 UWM receivers are assigned a modem address that can be found in the VRA UWM specification sheet provided with your order 5 km of each other Doing so could disable modem communications with the surface acoustic modem When deploying VR4 UWM receivers plan their placement so that units with the same modem address if there are any are not located near one another They should be at least 5 km apart to avoid any possibility of an address conflict Keep a record of the serial number and modem address of each deployed unit and its location Refer to these records when visiting the receivers to offload data VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 7
48. e the fumes and do not let any of the liquid get on your skin or clothing 8 2 2 2 Pressurized Hydrophone Housing If you suspect pressurization of one or both hydrophone housings open the hydrophone s slowly as follows VEMCO Place the VR4 UWM upright on the floor or flat stable ground Do not let it tip over and strike the ground Do not place any part of your body directly over the VR4 UWM in case the hydrophone housing shoots off Loosen each of the three socket head screws in the hydrophone one turn Check for air or water leaking out around the base of the hydrophone If you detect leakage then let the pressure bleed off until it stops leaking Go back to step 2 and repeat until the screws are all loose and move freely Remove the screws and gently wiggle the hydrophone straight up off the lid Do not twist it off Be careful not to strain the wires between the hydrophone and lid they are quite short Empty out any water that may be in the hydrophone and replace it and the SCreWS Hydrophone screws Caution Do not remove the wire feed through plug from the lid Doing so might allow water to drip down into the main housing causing further damage VR4 U WM Manual 8 2 3 Popped Pressure Relief Valve 8 2 3 1 Post Deployment If a relief valve has popped open during a deployment this indicates the case was pressurized due to a structural damage such as a leak It is quite likely the electronics in that section
49. e valve If a Pressure Relief Valve opened during a deployment i e underwater then do not deploy the VR4 UWM again until contacting VEMCO Customer Support In the event that any section of the VR 4UWM case becomes internally pressurized for example due to a leak at depth the relief WARNING valve will pop open to vent the pressure preventing a dangerous Never block the pressure level from building up If you retrieve a VR4 UWM from pressure relief valves water and find that a pressure relief value has popped open contact Blocking the relief valves will prevent VEMCO for instructions Never block the pressure relief valves them from operating potentially Blocking the relief valves will prevent them from operating and causing a safety hazard could cause a safety hazard Inspect the pressure relief valves when you first receive the VR4 UWM and before every deployment Make sure they are all flush with the surrounding surface closed and are not blocked or damaged Never deploy a VR4 UWM if any relief valve is open the unit will flood with water and be permanently damaged VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 2 5 Water Test It is a good practice to test the VRA UWM s detection and modem performance in the water at your particular site before undertaking a permanent deployment Local conditions can have a significant impact on acoustic signal propagation and detection as can mooring fixtures and other co located equipment t
50. e variable output power on the Deck Box and or the VRA UWM compact modem 7 NP a EK WS er as g Typical modem transmission range 300m to 500m a ER X Ms WE mit comes e D us oet iv av Benthos Deck Box Benthos surface modem Benthos Band C Compact Modem on VR4 UWM The table below lists the time required to offload different amounts of data using the modem at various bit rates These values assume there are no transmission errors The VUE software detects transmission errors and automatically requests a re transmit of the bad packet ensuring that data is offloaded correctly Of course the more errors that occur the longer the offload will take The error rate depends on the local conditions bit rate range and power level settings Errors are rare under good conditions but as conditions worsen errors can become more frequent The lower bit rates are more robust against transmission errors so if the error rate is high it is generally better to reduce the bit rate VUE is usually set for Automatic Tuning so there should be no need to adjust the settings 9 Acoustic Modem Data Approximate Offload Times Data Offload Time Data Offload Time100 kB 10 kB With No Errors With No Errors minutes minutes Modem Bit Rate bps VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 6 1 3 1 Effect of Local Conditions on Modem Performance Several aspects of local water conditions can have a significant impact on mode
51. ect receiver icon more than one receiver can be activated at the same time VRAHUMWM 2500 72 Q 170642UTC Wait until the information Ee 9e pertaining to this receiver is 205 00 displayed in the top half of the it VRA Underwater Modem VUE window You know Communication is established when you see the receiver information Click the blue circular icon in the top right corner to refresh the receiver information VUE can communicate via Bluetooth with up to seven wireless TIP It s helpful to place the VR4 UWM within 10 meters 32 feet of the receivers operating Bluetooth USB adapter before activating the VR4 UWM simultaneously VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 2 3 3 Exit Suspend Mode For a VR4 UWM that was just shipped or one that was in storage the first task after communication is to remove it from Suspend mode Suspend mode is used to reduce power consumption and prolong the life of the battery While in Suspend mode the receiver is not listening for tags or storing data it s using as little power as possible while waiting to receive the command to begin recording again The VR4 UWM can communicate with VUE using Bluetooth communication when the receiver is in Suspend mode but it will not communicate using the acoustic modem So if a VRA UWM is deployed in Suspend mode then it will sit on the bottom unable to collect data and unable to communicate with the surface This is why it s so vital that the
52. ee the Benthos manual for detail to listen to the 2 way acoustic communication VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 2 4 2 In air testing with acoustic modem Perform an in air test using the acoustic modem before the VR4 UWM is Perform air tests away from deployed to become familiar with the equipment and to check that the electrical noise sources such surface modem and bottom modem on the VRA UWM are communicating with each other properly as motors PC screens or fluorescent lights The acoustic modem can be operated in air but with greatly reduced range compared to when it s in water When using the modem in air it s best to place the VR4 UWM modem transducer and Deck Box transducer pointing towards one another with no obstructions in between as shown in the photo below Do this test in an area that is free of electrical and acoustic noise sources such as motors PC screens or fluorescent lights You will need e VRA UWM preferably with some data in the log e The modem address of the VR4 UWM see section 1 3 2 on how to determine the address UDB 9000 Deck Box transducer and cable A PC or laptop with VUE software installed A 9 pin serial cable A USB to RS232 serial adapter if your PC does not have a physical COM port Position of surface left and bottom right modem transducers for in air test 1 Setup the equipment as shown in the photo above with about 15 cm 6 inches between the Deck Box transducer and the VR4 UWM
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55. erside of the lid would allow water to bypass the O rings potentially flooding the receiver and destroying the internal electronics If you find debris dirt dust hair etc inside a groove then use a lint free swab to remove it If you find a scratch in any of the O ring surfaces then contact our Support department Continued VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Use your gloved fingers to evenly spread O ring grease we suggest Molykote 55 over the entire surface of one of the O rings supplied in the VEMCO VR4 UWM Battery Kit until the O ring is slippery but doesn t have clumps of grease on it Too much grease can cause an O ring to pop out of the groove while the case is being closed giving little protection from water entering the VR4 UWM Place the greased O ring in the cleaned groove in the collar The smaller O ring neatly fits into the smaller inner groove and the larger O ring fits into the outer larger groove Hepeat Step 4 to grease the other O ring and place it in the other groove Grease the each O ring separately and immediately place them in the case so no dust debris can get on the O rings Spread a very thin layer of the grease just enough to make the area appear shinny around the O ring surface on the bottom of the lid You shouldn t be able to see grease globs or streaks This thin layer of grease will help to create a better seal Immediately close the case section 5 1 5 to keep the O rings and surfa
56. format at the time of initialization and data upload VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual In VUE your data is also stored in UTC format in the database You can choose to display your detections in UTC your local time or in a different time zone It is important to know that regardless of whatever display format you choose VUE maintains the detection data in UTC Export All detection data is exported only in UTC unless specified otherwise in VUE by selecting OPTIONS EXPORT CUSTOM Important If you are importing detection data from an older format detection file e g VR2 000 you must specify the time zone offset used when the receiver was initialized Earlier VR2 receivers were most often initialized with the current PC local time unless the PC local time was set to UTC Please contact us if you need assistance Once these older files are imported into VUE a new vrl file will be created and all timestamps will be in UTC 7 1 4 What does the Hide this window in future mean There are a number of pop up windows that appear while using the VUE software These windows are wonderful when you re just learning the software or when you ve been away from it for an extended period of time but they can be very annoying when you re in the middle of a big TTE study A number of these pop up windows have a selection box in the bottom peu EN File successfully offloaded left corner that say something along the lines of Hide this alert
57. h Do not mix different metals especially 5 4 Mec han ical Hardware in contact with each other This will promote galvanic corrosion and cause rapid failure of the hardware The cage and exterior nuts bolts and screws are all made of titanium which offers excellent corrosion resistance in sea water If any hardware is lost or damaged replace it with a new titanium part If it is not available locally call VEMCO Customer Support Do not mix different metals especially those that are in contact with each other This will promote galvanic corrosion and cause rapid failure of the hardware For example do not install a stainless steel nut on a titanium bolt Avoid using stainless steel in sea water deployments since it is prone to corrosion when immersed for extended periods of time VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 5 5 Storage When a receiver will not be deployed for an extended period of time place the VR4 UWM in Suspend mode section 5 5 1 to stop the VR4 UWM from recording This will turn the receiver section of the VR4 UWM off and prolong the battery life Be sure to store the VR4 UWM in a safe location where the case will not be damaged Also be sure the temperature of the receiver during storage does not exceed the operating temperature specified in section 9 3 1 It is strongly suggested that the VRA UWM is not initialized prior to storage data is not erased and a backup of all offloaded data is made immediately 5 5
58. h ready to accept connection N A second from PC N A On continuously Bluetooth is connected to the PC NIB Either VR4 UWM is in Suspend mode or None More than 1 hour has elapsed since Bluetooth communication firmware version 2 0 9 or earlier P A flash pattern alternating between red and yellow two quick red flashes wait five seconds two quick yellow flashes wait five seconds repeat indicates that both channels are on 69 kHz and 180 kHz Hed flash Yellow flash VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 4 1 2 3 Pressure Relief Valves The main receiver case and each hydrophone contain a pressure relief valve The relief valve on the main case also serves as a window to WARNING view the status light In the event any section of the VR 4UWM case Never block the becomes pressurized for example due to a leak at depth the relief pressure relief valves valve will pop open to vent the pressure preventing a dangerous Blocking the relief valves will prevent pressure level from building up see section 8 2 3 for instruction if a them from operating potentially relief valve opens Never block the pressure relief valves Blocking causing a safety hazard the relief valves will prevent them from operating and could cause a safety hazard Main Case Pressure Relief Valve Hydrophone Pressure Relief Valves one on each hydrophone Inspect the pressure relief valves when you first receive the VR4 UWM and before every depl
59. hat might interfere We encourage you to contact VEMCO to discuss the best ways to conduct on site testing For a detailed discussion on range testing visit www vemco com products vr4 uwm tutorials and tools VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 Communication The basics of establishing communication with the VR4 UWM have been covered in the Quick Start section of this manual section 2 but the meat of communication with a VR4 UWM receiver is explained in this section As discussed in the introduction to the VR4 UWM section 1 1 the VR4 UWM has two methods of communication available Bluetooth wireless and Benthos acoustic modem Bluetooth communication is only available when the receiver is in the air and typically within 10 meters of the Bluetooth USB adapter The acoustic modem can be used in air at an extremely close range but it excels in water being able to communicate 500 meters 984 1640 feet The information presented in this section on how to use VUE has been broken into three main groups tasks that are common for both methods of communication tasks that are unique to Bluetooth communication and tasks that are unique to acoustic communication 3 1 The Receiver tab 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 visibl
60. heet Wait for communication to begin You should hear a wakeup tone noise on the Deck Box speakers if volume is on indicating that the modem transducer is trying to wake up the receiver and begin communication The information status for the VR4 UWM receiver and the Benthos acoustic modem is listed in the window when communication has been established Noise sources in the water depth sounder propeller noise etc should be reduced as much as possible during communication VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 2 4 4 Inspect Case Before the VR4 UWM enters water it s crucial that the case be inspected for anything that could allow water to enter the case The VR4 UWM case was tested and verified sealed before it left VEMCO There are events that can cause the case to be compromised such as a change in internal pressure that causes one or more of the pressure relief values to open damage to the case that causes an entrance to the electronics or an improper seal between the collar and lid if the case has been opened There are three pressure relief values one located on the lid of the case also serves as the Status Light and one on the base of each hydrophone These pressure relief values must be flush with the surrounding surface as shown in the pictures below If one of the valves is not flush with the surrounding case then press the valve back into place with your thumb It should offer some resistance as there is an O ring in th
61. hree or four half turns VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Coat the bolts with a light layer of grease such as Never Seez with Molybdenum lubrication only or Loctite 567 lubricates and locks to prevent galling from occurring Galling essentially welds the nuts and bolts together and they will not come apart Place one of the flat washers and split lock washers on the end of the bolt Finger tighten the titanium nut with locking insert onto the bolt Repeat Steps 6 and 7 until all the bolts and washers are in place Move to the nut and bolt directly opposite the first nut and bolt and repeat Step 8 Continue tightening the De bolts two or three half turns each as 6 e numbered in the O photo here until the bolts are snug but not over tightened 5 2 O Ring Care WARNING Improper care of the O rings and their mating surfaces can result O rings 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 We recommend replacing the O rings with each battery replacement since old O rings that have been in place for a long time might lose some of their resilience in water leaking into the receiver casing which will destroy the VR4 UWM The surfaces the O rings come in contact with must be clean and smooth free of debris and nicks This includes the inside of the grooves and the mat
62. in future wu Selecting this option means that this window will not appear the next time the task 1s performed The pop up windows can be returned by altering the local P Hide this alert in future options or selecting Restore All Hidden Dialogs in the Options window see section 6 3 AII hidden dialogs are restored automatically if one week elapses without VUE being opened VR2W 114311 20130225 1 vrl 7 1 5 How do I open the Options window The Options window is accessed by selecting the VUE menu EX v Database circled in picture at right and clicking the Options button at the bottom of the menu box see arrow in picture at right The Options window contains the following tabs Display Offload Export Devices and Other These are described in VUE manual Open Database Close Database t J Tools b o About VUE Options s Exit VUE VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 7 2 VR4 UWM related questions 7 2 1 How much detection range can expect from my tags and receivers Detection range depends on so many factors that it is difficult to estimate without knowledge of the environment and prior experience with telemetry Range depends on transmission power signal absorption line of sight reflection refraction multipath and environmental noise man made amp natural and the receiving quality of the receiver hydrophone Typically areas that have clear water sand or silt flat bot
63. ing surface Dirt or damage on these surfaces may prevent a proper seal and cause flooding in the receiver When a receiver is deployed underwater silt mud or other fine particles can infiltrate into the O ring seals and this must be carefully removed so as to avoid scratching the surface When a receiver is immersed in salt water then allowed to dry salt crystal can form around the O ring seals and this salt must also be carefully removed The O rings must be free from dirt or debris and covered with a light coat of O ring grease for lubrication we suggest Molykote 55 If too much grease is used the O rings may pop out of their grooves and not seal correctly Each O ring should be inspected for any damage such as nicks or cracks A damaged O ring should be replaced immediately with an O ring of the same size and type Ensure that the O rings are properly seated in their grooves as the lid is moved into position 5 3 Cleaning Instructions Clean the outside of the VRA UWM with a damp cloth or scouring pad and mild detergent Rinse it with fresh water Clean seal surfaces with a soft clean lint free cloth Do not use solvents Do not use a scraper or abrasive cleaner on the status light window or the seal surfaces Never strike the VR4 UWM with any kind of tool to chip off dirt or growth This may cause permanent damage If hard materials such as barnacles are on the VR4 UWM carefully scrape them off without damaging the plastic underneat
64. ll VUE Click Next when the Install application file The latest file is Shield Wizard begins always available from our website www vemco com downloads Linens Agreement Read the license Pene eter pene ee Click Next to install agreement and select VUE in the folder ec amp THE SOFTWARE ACCOMPANYING THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT THE acce pt and Next SOFTWARE IS LICENSED TO VOU ONLY ON THE CONINTION THAT YOU shown or click ACCEFT ALL OF THE TERMS IN THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT If yOU agree to the PLEASE READ THE TERMS CAREFULLY EY CLICKING ON THE VES HUTTON Change to select a YOU JCRCPOTLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THES XGREEMESNI terms CONDONE N VOU BO NOT AGRI TO THESE THM OC WEE NOT difference folder Click Next to instal to this folder or click Change to install to a different folder eal Install YUE to C Program Fies x86 Vemco WUE CONDITIONS IF VOU DO N dr Igne che teres in he licere y Eement La natacnest the teres n the license FERSEN The program features you selected are beng instalec Wait while the VUE d mum ream Click Finished to exit the software is installed a setup wizard Click Next when it becomes enabled If you are opening a database created by an earlier version of VUE version 1 4 4 or older you will receive a warning that the database will be converted to the new version of VUE and will no longer be compatible with older ve
65. m performance These conditions include e Noise from either natural or man made sources In particular noise in the 22 27 kHz band where the modem operates will directly interfere with communications Noise that is not in this range can also have an adverse impact if it is quite loud Common noise sources include engines depth sounders acoustic profiling instruments shipping industrial activity wind waves and noisy organisms such as snapping shrimp e Attenuation This can be worsened by suspended sediment or biological matter in the water e Echoes Sound waves will reflect from the ocean floor the water s surface the shoreline etc Hard surfaces such as rock or concrete will reflect more The echoes will interfere with acoustic communication increasing the error rate e Thermocline and halocline These conditions create a barrier layer that reflects and refracts sound waves making it difficult to communicate acoustically across the cline e Fouling A build up of sediment of biological growth on the receiver can attenuate the signal and reduce performance e Obstacles The modem requires a clear line of site path from the VR4 UWM to the Deck Box transducer Large obstacles such as an underwater ridge will block the signal e Wind and current These can cause the VR4 UWM and or the Deck Box transducer to move around making it difficult to control their position and orientation When planning a VR4 UWM study consider th
66. mation 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 1 1 System Overview The VR4 UWM is a submersible dual channel acoustic monitoring receiver that operates at 69 kHz 180 kHz or both The VR4 UWM has an acoustic modem allowing communication with the surface modem without the need to retrieve the receiver Commands are sent down to the receiver and logged data is offloaded while the receiver remains submerged If the lithium battery option is used the VR4 UWM can remain deployed for many years while data is collected and retrieved from the receiver When the VR4 UWM receiver is not deployed it can also communicate with the PC using Bluetooth wireless communication Bluetooth characteristics in water require the VR4 UWM communicate to the Bluetooth USB adapter through air with a typical range of 10 meters The receiver electronics are housed in a corrosion resistant high pressure case with two hydrophones and an acoustic transducer located on the top surrounded by a protective titanium cage The VR4 UWM is powered by an internal battery that can last many years depending o
67. modem transducer Be careful to secure the equipment so it will not roll Other arrangements can work as well if it is more convenient 2 Connect the Deck Box equipment as described in section 2 4 3 3 Turn on the Deck Box speaker see Modem manual for details to monitor the acoustic communications 4 Start the VUE software and establish communication with the VRA UWM see section 2 4 3 The recommended settings for modem use in air are listed below VUE is usually set for Automatic Tuning so there should be no need to adjust the settings Deck Box power 18dB baud 300 bps Benthos VR4 UWM power 12dB baud 1066 bps You will know that the modem is awake when the Link Status of the Benthos woh COM modem is reported as connected see picture at right If it does not wake then double check that you have entered the correct modem address If it is correct try iic dad adjusting the positions of the equipment for a better acoustic signal 5 Activate a 69 kHz VEMCO coded tag and a 180 kHz coded tag Hold the tags close to their respective hydrophones for a period of time and watch the status light to make sure the light flashes red for 69 kHz pings and yellow for 180 kHz pings Make sure there are no obstructions between the tags and the hydrophones A long flash occurs when the receiver is writing information to its memory Obtain a few detections of the tag to verify it is being picked up consistently 6 Offload data f
68. munication Use caution i Too much power may cause additional noise in the water and lower the quality of Alii ae communication You many also need to reduce the bit rate to 300 bps or 600 bps This should reduce the errors caused in transit and therefore require less transmission repetition Tuning settings from Automatic 4 Record the power and bit rate settings for each VR4 UWM location This will reduce the communication setup time for your next visit to this location The acoustic conditions will probably change due to environmental factors but the physical characteristics of the area should remain constant For example if the area has a hard bottom that is very reflective to acoustic signals and requires a lower power setting then start with the same power setting at your next visit since the bottom is probably still very reflective 5 Power scale 0 dB is the highest power signal strength and 21 dB is the lowest power level Using a high power level when it is not necessary can saturate the area with acoustic signals and reduce conditions for communication 3 4 3 Range Updates Click the Update Range button in Automatic Tuning area to manually request a range distance between the surface modem unit and the receiver The button will remain greyed out until the information has been collected and updated Automatic Tuning ae Fast Update Range Reliable Advanced Automatic range update
69. n system settings and battery type alkaline or lithium The VR4 UWM receiver is powered by a custom battery pack with an integrated fuse and EEPROM device for tracking the remaining capacity The VR4 UWM is shipped with the battery installed and connected so there is no need to disassemble the receiver to connect the battery To avoid consuming the battery during shipping and storage the VR4 UWM can be placed in Suspend mode There are two battery types offered for the VR4 UMW lithium batteries and alkaline batteries Lithium batteries have a much longer life see the table below but transportation is governed by dangerous good regulations which can be a problem in some areas Alkaline battery packs do not have transportation restrictions but have a shorter life VR4 UWM Estimated Battery Life Tadiran Lithium Battery Estimated Life with Alkaline Battery both channels on 71 months 19 months only 69kHz channel on 117 months 31 months only 180kHz channel on 84 months 22 months Battery life estimates are based on typical usage of downloading 100 Kbytes of data per month over the acoustic modem More frequent offloads and larger data records will decrease the life expectancy of the battery VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 1 VR4 UWM features include Acoustic modem with omni directional transducer and fast wakeup eases station keeping and supports speeds up to 1200 bps Detects all current VEMCO 69 kHz and 180 kHz
70. o time Updating to the latest version of VUE is the best way to ensure compatibility See the VUE Software section at www vemco com downloads for the latest download 3 Are incompatible drivers installed The Bluetooth adapter must be configured to use drivers supplied by Microsoft These drivers are installed automatically in Windows 7 or manually through VUE in Windows XP and Windows Vista Do not install drivers from any other source The drivers distributed by the original manufacturer of the Bluetooth adapter may not be compatible with VUE If you previously installed the Belkin Bluetooth software it must be removed before installing the Microsoft drivers To install the Microsoft drivers in Windows XP or Windows Vista use the Install Bluetooth Drivers tool located under Tools in the VUE menu shown below on left You will require administrator access to the PC to install the device driver Belkin F8T012xx1 Bluetooth adapter found Open VBL File Inspector Database jl Display VRL files details Click OK to install the driver for this device device which may disable other Bluetooth applications I ji 1 ler p n s n n A n ng Multiple files may be selected Warning This operation will replace any previously installed drivers for this Close Database VRL File Editor k Apply VRL time and or station corrections Multiple files may be selected o About VUE Install Bluetooth Drivers Install or reinst
71. of data or page has been offloaded This page is then checked for errors using a checksum that was transmitted with the data If the error check passes then the next block of data is sent one piece at a time If the error check fails which is usually caused by acoustic noise then the page is re transmitted from the beginning of the page The error check can be compared to a comprehension check you can t move on to the next page of the book unless you understood the page you just read Two key features in communicating with a deployed VRA UWM are the power of the signal and the bit rate of the communication The power is the strength of the signal being transmitted and it can vary between 0 dB the strongest power level and 21 dB the weakest power level The stronger signals are generally used when the surface modem is farther from the VRA UWM The power level of the signal sent from the Benthos surface transducer is listed as Power Down and the power of the signal being sent up from the VRA UWM is listed as Power Up The other key feature is the bit rate or the speed at which the data is sent This can be different for the data being sent down from the Benthos surface transducer Bit Rate Down and the signal being sent up Bit Rate Up The bit rate can vary from 300 bps to 1200 bps It is sometimes faster to offload data at a slower bit rate speed If you ve ever played a game that involves catching items that are moving towards you and the
72. ons below Offload All Data offloads all data will duplicate data already offloaded Offload New Data offloads only data that was stored since the last offload Offload Raw Data only use this when directed to do so by VEMCO greatly adds to offload times and is not required for VPS studies Offload Benthic Pod used to offload stored data if your VR4 UWM is equipped with an external Benthic pod Select either Yes or No to the Offload high resolution VPS l l data question that appears Selecting Yes will give you the eres enema high resolution data necessary for VPS studies but will also take de karen pirical eibi au dt longer to offload If the data are not being used for a VPS study then click the No button Bo fe eee eS If a database is open then an additional dialog box will appear asking if the offloaded data should be imported directly into the open database If NO is selected then the file s will be saved to the directory and in the format selected in the Offload tab of the Options window see the VUE manual for details and will not be imported to the database If desired the files can be imported later see the VUE software manual The file types are also selected at that location The choices are VRL files only VRL files and CSV file or VRL files and legacy VR2 files The offloaded data will be stored in the selected file s types and location regardless of if the data is directly impor
73. op of the receiver Lift the lid straight up so it lifts off the main cylinder See section 8 2 1 if there is any difficulty getting the lid to move If an optional external serial connector is installed in the bottom of the receiver the connector s cable see below must be disconnected from the chassis press release tab on connector first VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Continued Gently place the lid on a flat stable surface and secure it so it cant roll WARNING The flat surface on the underside of the lid see arrows in photo is an O ring surface and must not be damaged or the receiver may flood with water when submerged 5 1 2 Removing the battery pack The battery pack can be removed after the case has been opened section 5 1 1 Only remove the battery if the battery life has expired or the VR4 UWM is about to be re deployed and needs a full battery Position the lid and chassis so the battery is facing up Be sure the receiver can t roll Disconnect the battery Battery wires from the chassis by pressing the release tab on the connector and carefully pulling it out of the white connector attached to the chassis Remove the two rubber ties that are across the battery They are hooked on the chassis at each end of the tie see photo on right DO NOT lose the rubber ties as they will be needed to install the new battery Continued VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual
74. operly Follow the steps listed below to perform the in air uorescent nights 1 Ensure the VR4 UWM is in operating mode not Suspend mode Instructions for exiting Suspend mode are given in section 2 3 3 2 Activate a 69 kHz VEMCO coded tag Hold the tag approximately 15 cm 6 from the 69 kHz hydrophone the one with the larger tip so the side of the tag is facing the side of the hydrophone Make sure there are no obstructions between the tag and the hydrophone A VR100 receiver may be used to audibly confirm when the tag is transmitting 3 Watch the status light on the VR4 UWM receiver The light will flash red briefly for each acoustic ping received A long flash occurs when the receiver is writing information to its memory Obtain a few detections of the tag to verify it is being picked up consistently 4 Activate a VEMCO 180 kHz coded tag and hold it approximately 2 3 cm 1 from the 180 KHz hydrophone the one with the smaller tip with the side of the tag facing the side of the hydrophone Do not hold the tag too close Make sure there are no obstructions between the tag and the hydrophone A VR100 receiver may be used to audibly confirm when the tag is transmitting 5 Watch the status light on the VR4 UWM receiver The light will flash yellow briefly for each acoustic ping received A long yellow flash occurs when the receiver is writing the information to its memory Obtain a few detections of the tag to verify it is being picke
75. own IDs Please send a list of the unknown ID s and all associated receiver vrl files to the VEMCO support team through this webpage http vemco com customer service cs unknown ids VEMCO will first review the data to identify false detections and provide you with a false detection report Then we ll contact the tag owners for all the valid detections and request that they contact you directly Please indicate if you are willing to release your email address VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 8 2 VR4 UWM case related troubleshooting 8 2 1 Stuck Lid If the lid is difficult to move after the cage has been removed this is most Only remove the lid likely caused by a vacuum inside the case This can happen due to thermal when the battery contraction of the air inside particularly if you have just removed the must be replaced VR4 UWM from cold water Allowing the receiver to warm up often eliminates this vacuum Alternately locate the alignment peg hole on the bottom side of the collar It s the center hole in the only group of three holes in the receiver s collar see photo below Insert a sturdy cylindrical blunt ended tool in this hole a VR2W bar or one of the bolts removed from the lid work well and give it a gentle tap to release the O ring seal The lid should now lift off easily Alignment peg hole Gentle tap VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 8 2 2 Pressurized Case All instruments that are deployed to significant depth have
76. oximately 20 seconds to complete During the test the status light should slowly blink 11 times If the POST was successful the receiver will immediately either start listening for tag detections or enter Suspend mode depending on which mode it is set to In Suspend mode there will be no further blinks In operating mode you will see the heartbeat rapid double blink every 5 seconds If the POST was unsuccessful the status light will be on steady for 10 seconds to indicate a problem was detected This is followed by a series of slow blinks Count the number of slow blinks and make note of it this indicates the type of problem Contact VEMCO Customer Support for assistance VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 6 6 Diagnostic Sensors The VR4 UWM contains several sensors that monitor the condition of the system and can detect certain fault conditions The sensor measurements are recorded in the log at regular intervals and can be viewed using the VUE software If you suspect you are having problems with your VR4 UWM you can send the log file to VEMCO Customer Support to help them diagnose the problem e Battery life the percentage of battery life remaining e Temperature sensor measures the internal temperature of the VRA UWM not the outside water temperature The internal temperature normally corresponds to the average outside water temperature It takes quite a long time hours for the internal temperature to stabilize to the water tempe
77. oyment Make sure they are all flush with the Surrounding surface closed and are not blocked or damaged Never deploy a VR4 UWM if any relief valve is open the unit will flood with water and be permanently damaged 1 2 1 Optional External Connector An external RS 232 serial interface is available as a factory option This is a pass through port that allows the acoustic modem to communicate with supported third party instruments Currently only the Satlantic Benthic Pod instrument cluster is supported by VUE VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 5 1 3 Acoustic Modem The acoustic modem embedded in the VR4 UWM is a Benthos Inc Band C Compact Modem It operates in conjunction with the Benthos UDB 9000 Band C Deck Box and transducer shown below The modem on the VR4 UWM receiver stays in a low power sleep mode most of the time and must be woken up remotely by a command from the surface This command is initiated using VUE and takes less than 30 seconds If communication is lost for 3 minutes the modem automatically goes back to sleep to conserve the battery Under good conditions the modem will work successfully at the full bit rate speed of 1200 bps and at a range up to 1000 meters When good conditions are not available communication can be improved by decreasing the bit rate rates are listed in Table 1 decreasing the distance between the surface modem and the VR4 UWM 300 500 meters is a typical distance or adjusting th
78. ptions feature icon shown at right allows you to change which suppressed pop up queries are visible This feature is only enabled on the ribbon if there are queries that have been 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 VR4 is selected then a query will open the next time a VRA UWM is closed x Changing an action is also possible in the Control Setting window Each of these settings was originally selected by choosing to suppress without enabling the query For example if No was selected llt dde ee EE when the Import offloaded files into database was disabled and aaen you now want to import the data without being queried each time Confirm before closing VR4 N A then click the drop down menu next to the answer and select Yes immerbtiksaded tlc ied bas E m from the list Offload high resolution data Yes v C Be sure to select OK to apply the changes VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 6 4 Flash Memory The VR4 UWM receiver uses a non volatile Flash Memory to store valid detections of coded transmitters and the date time at which the detection was recorded Flash memory is memory that can retain stored information even when not powered In the VRA UWM the flash memory is divided into two sections 8 MB for detection data This is used to store tag detections and system status records It contains all
79. quire data to be re transmitted If this occurs try a Moving the slider closer to Reliable b Click the Advanced box and make adjustments based on suggestions in section 3 4 2 7 You may need to increase both the up and down power settings as the boat drifts away from the VR4 UWM Do not increase the power too quickly as echoes may be created that will increase communication errors time required Use small increments when making changes to power 8 Reduce power levels for both up and down communication if the boat is close to the receiver and communication quality is poor Too much power may cause additional noise in the water and lower the quality of communication 9 If you are working in an acoustically reflective environment hard bottom avoid using high power settings as this can cause intense reflected signals that could interfere with the direct communication signals 10 If the surface transponder is close to the VRA UWM and communication quality is poor then reduce the baud rate to 300 600 baud This should reduce the communication errors caused by fewer transmission repetitions 11 Record the environmental conditions power and bit rate settings for each VR4 UWM location This will reduce the communication setup time for your next visit to this location For example if the area has a hard flat bottom that is very reflective to acoustic signals and requires a lower power setting then start with the same power setting at
80. rate at which the items are coming increases you know that it s much easier to catch every item when the speed is slower With acoustic data there are circumstances when it can be easier to get all the data through error free if the data is being sent at a slower rate The speed of transmission bit rate is slower but the number of pages that must be re transmitted is much lower and this reduces the over all time required 2 4 1 Surface Modem Setup Communication with the VR4 UWM after it is deployed must happen through the acoustic modem The PC computer running VUE software is connected to the Deck Box which is connected to the Surface Modem unit How these connections are setup is explained in the steps below Benthos Deck Box Benthos surface Computer running VUE software modem VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Remove the dummy plug from the surface modem transducer This requires twisting the locking collar until it is free and then pulling the plug from the connector A gentle wiggling motion while pulling the plug body not the tail may help Always replace the dummy plug when the transducer Is not connected to the modem cable Push the supplied Benthos cable s rubber connector onto the connector until there is no space between them The connector is keyed so connection can only occur in one orientation O ring grease on the pins can increase ease of connection Tighten the locking collar onto the transducer to give the ca
81. rature Running the modem for an extended time can cause the internal temperature to rise slightly If the sensor indicates an unusually high internal temperature this may indicate a malfunction or that the VR4 UWM s environment warmed up e g it was not submerged for a time e Tilt sensor measures the tilt angle of the VRA UWM Normally the VR4 UWM should be deployed in the upright position with the transducers pointing toward the surface tilt is close to 0 A significant tilt angle indicates the receiver may have deployed incorrectly or its mooring structure has toppled OVer 6 7 Optional External Connector The body of the optional external connector is made of brass It is normal for it to discolour but it should resist corrosion as long as it is not in contact with or in close proximity to dissimilar metals Inspect your mounting hardware to make sure no dissimilar metals are near the connector If there are signs of significant corrosion of the connector the VRA UWM should be returned to VEMCO for repair before being redeployed It is essential to protect the pins on the connector from contact with the water If the connector is not required for the deployment no cable is to be plugged into it install a dummy plug to protect the pins Whether you are using a cable or a dummy plug lubricate the pins with a thin film of Molykote 44 Medium silicone grease and secure the mating connector or dummy plug with a locking sleeve
82. receiver be taken out of Suspend mode To remove a VRA UWM from Suspend mode simply Always bring VR4 UWM out of start a Study The basics of how to do this are suspend mode before deploying explained here but more information on setting up a receiver The receiver wont Study is found in section 3 2 1 communicate via the acoustic modem when it is in Suspend mode Click the red and blue Start Recording button found in the receiver tab s ribbon This button is not available if communication between receiver and VUE software is not present Review the PC clock time listed in the dialogue box that opens The receiver will be set to UTC time based on the current time of the PC so the PC time and the UTC offset must be correct If the time or UTC offset are not correct then click Cancel and make the necessary corrections before returning to start the study If the time and UTC offset are correct then click the OK button to continue o Erase unrecovered data The receiver contains new data that has never been offloaded Starting a new study will permanently erase this data gt Erase Erase the receiver and start a n u Offload OME linac all cata nld andn VR2W 105684 EE CAUTION Verify the receiver you are communicating with is the intended unit particularly before initializing and erasing receiver memory files or data could be lost Communication can occur with any VR4 UWM or VR2W with
83. ree pressure relief valves VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 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 it right away Instead place the receiver in a safe place and cover it with a protective layer of towels tarpaulins etc until the leaking stops Do not attempt to re use the VR4 UWM receiver after water has been inside the case The internal housing protecting the electronics is not waterproof and the electronics have been destroyed by contact with water 8 2 2 1 Pressurized Main Housing If you suspect pressurization of the main housing open it slowly as follows l 2 3 4 5 Place the VRA UWM upright on the floor or flat stable ground Do not let it tip over and strike the ground Do not place any part of your body directly over the VR4 UWM in case the lid shoots off Loosen all the lid bolts one turn see section 5 1 1 for details Check for leaking air or water around the seam between the lid and main housing If you detect leakage let the pressure bleed off until it stops leaking Go back to Step 2 and repeat until the bolts are all loose and move freely Remove the bolts and the lid Note any strong chemical odour as this indicates the battery has ruptured and leaked corrosive materials Do not breath
84. rom the receiver see section 3 2 3 to verify communication is reliable The Success rate reported in the Benthos section of the software window should indicate a Good communication SUCCESS VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 2 4 3 Establish Acoustic Communication After the acoustic modem is setup and in position to communicate with a VR4 UWM follow the steps listed below to communicate with the receiver using the acoustic modem and VUE software Launch the VUE 2 0 software Serial Devices Select a serial port to open a serial device control view Click on the COM symbol in the Serial Devices section of the Home tab that matches the COM number that is connected to the Benthos Deck Box The last COM port that was used will be identified with last used under the name Select VRA UWM from wa s Enter the serial number located the list that appears on the top of the VR4 UWM in the Enter VR4 UWM serial number box and click OK D Te VR2 original If you re uncertain of the serial number then click the Scan v san cx Cancel COM button and select the desired receiver from the list of receivers that respond LEN 4 Enter VRA UWM modem address If you re uncertain of the modem address click the Scan button VUE will search for the receiver and connect to it B automatically when it is found san ox Cancel Enter the Modem address which can be found in the receiver specification s
85. rsions of the software VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 9 2 3 Bluetooth Wireless Communication 2 3 1 Activate Bluetooth e The Bluetooth feature in a VRA UWM receiver must be activated before the VUE software will be able to find and connect to the VRA UWM Activation requires a specially designed Communications Key also referred to as Comm Key The Communications Key is a stepped cylinder made of black plastic material A strong magnet is contained in the smaller end of the Comm Key and should be kept away from any magnetically sensitive materials An orange float is attached to the Com Key case for easier handling and locating of the key This key functions with other VEMCO receivers that use a Comm Key such as the VR2W FLOAT Place the magnetic Communication Key against the circular indent in the VR4 UWW s lid NOTE Due to Bluetooth characteristics in water the VR4 UWM must communicate with the Bluetooth USB adapter through air typical range is 10 meters Watch for a flashing red light on the VR4 UWM s top flashing at a one second interval and then remove the key Bright red flash every second VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual WARNING The Communication Key contains a strong magnet Do not put it near magnet sensitive materials such as CRT computer monitors or magnetic stripes as they could be seriously damaged The flash pattern in a VR4 UWM indicates the mode state the receiver
86. s occur at the frequency selected in the Advanced tuning settings Click the Advanced box next to the Update Range button to view the advanced settings that can be changed Open the drop down list next to the Ranging Automatic Ranging Period Bit Rate Down Period line and select from the times listed Ce 1 minute Bit Rate Up 2 minutes Setting the ranging period to Automatic will automatically set the ranging update gt udis Power Down 2 MINUTES based on where the Automatic Tuning slider is positioned On the Reliable end the 10 minutes range will be updated frequently On the Fast end it will be updated less frequently D sabled The Continuous setting will send a range command immediately after the last range distance was received It can be useful when locating a deployed VRA UWM receiver but interferes with data offloading All automatic range updates can be disabled by selecting Disabled from the list Power Up VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 4 4 Modem communication tips Acoustic communication through the modem can be challenging due to the different environmental conditions that can affect the acoustic properties of an area Some tips have been gathered to help keep in mind while setting up acoustic communication These tips are applicable for both Automatic Tuning section 3 4 1 and Advanced Tuning section 3 4 2 1 Use a VRIOO receiver with one channel set to 20 kHz and an omni direction
87. sometimes interfere with the VEMCO supplied Belkin adapter If this is the case you have to disable your laptop s onboard Bluetooth adapter under the Windows Device Manager You will require administrator access to your laptop in order to disable devices To access the Device Manager when the Control Panel is in Classic View select System then Hardware then Device Managers and then Bluetooth Radios To access the Device Manager when the Control Panel is in Category View select Performance amp Maintenance then System then Hardware then Device Managers and finally Bluetooth Radios Highlight any radio devices other than VEMCO devices and select Disable under the Action menu Do not disable the Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator Remove the VEMCO Bluetooth adapter from the USB port and reinsert it Only the VEMCO Adapter and Microsoft Bluetooth Enumerator should appear under Bluetooth Radios all others must be disabled Bluetooth Device Personal Area Network 3 and Bluetooth Device RFCOMM Protocol TDI 3 will appear under Network adapters 8 1 2 cannot connect to my VR4 UWM receiver First confirm that your Bluetooth connection between VUE and your VRA UWM receiver is functional If this Bluetooth connection is functioning correctly and you are still unable to communicate with the unit please contact VEMCO support 8 1 3 These detected ID s don t belong to me We would be very pleased to help connect you with the owners of any unkn
88. st Serial Number 250072 Clock 2013 05 03 17 23 12 Receiver Status Recording i mE xm w u Click Refresh to refresh Firmware Version 2 2 0 Battery 99 remaining Password Enabled ee Temperature 23 4 C Study Start 2011 05 03 17 05 47 the receiver information Humidity 5 Data Log Size 0 Bytes 0 0 shown Tit 17 New Data 0 Bytes Rotation 186 Old Data 0 Bytes 180 kHz 0 detections 0 pings Station None 69 kHz 0 detections 112 pings Receiver information specific to this VR4 UWM is contained in the center of the window Link Status Connected Memory Size 8 45 MB Modem Address 72 Q 17 23 17 UTC CAUTION Verify the receiver you are communicating with is the intended unit particularly before initializing and erasing receiver memory files or data could be lost Communication can occur with any VR4 UWM or VR2W with Bluetooth wireless technology activated within a 10 meter range typical range in air VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual The Receiver Tab acoustic modem Actions such as starting a study or offloading data are handled from the ribbon section near the top of the window The box below the ribbon holds the information pertaining to the receiver in communication such as the battery life remaining and the number of detections received With acoustic communication an additional box is found at the bottom of the window Receiver type The ribbon section contains tasks and advanced
89. t after deployment to offload stored data section 3 2 3 and make changes as needed 13 Disconnect communication by clicking the red Close View button 14 Retrieve and replace battery when needed section 5 1 E cR OE E i a Always make sure the VR4 UWM is not in Suspend mode before deploying it Watch the Status Light for a double blink of either red light 69 kHz channel or yellow light 180 kHz channel every 5 seconds VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 2 2 Install VUE software VUE software is used to communicate with VR4 UWM receivers allowing studies to be setup and data to be offloaded The software requires Windows XP SP2 Windows VISTA Windows 7 or Windows 8 The Bluetooth USB adapter supplied in the VRA UWM Communication Package is required for operation with VR4 UWM receivers because they use Bluetooth communication as does the VR2W Others receivers may not use Bluetooth communication and therefore would not need the USB adapter STEP 1 Attach the VEMCO supplied Bluetooth USB adapter may not appear as shown to any USB port on your PC If the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens which may happen if your PC uses Windows XP or Vista then select Cancel and continue with these instructions If you are using Windows XP or Vista then you must install VUE 2 0 6 or greater for the proper adapter drivers Windows 7 and greater have the necessary drivers installed Run the latest Insta
90. t ion 344 Modem information and modem until the information has explained in section 3 4 4 communication status is contained in the been collected and bottom half of the Receiver Tab This is updated only visible during modem communication VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 2 Common Communication features The communication tasks that are common for the VR4 UWM regardless of the method of communication are starting a study offloading data and updating firmware and or maps 3 2 1 Start a Study Record Mode The VR4 UWM must be in Record Mode to record the received pings and detections The VR4 UWM is designed to enter Record Mode when any of the following events occur initializing a new study Internal memory is erased Always backup previously offloaded data before The battery is installed A study is started in the VUE software The Receiver tab is closed communication ended The VRA UWM was in Record Mode before Bluetooth communication with VUE was established and that communication has been inactive for 10 minutes communication is terminated Setting up a study allows you to enter information in the VR4 UWM that will aid you in identifying its deployment location and even a description of the study such as the study s title or other information This information is stored in the VR4 UWM and offloaded with the data It can be very useful when data is being organized in the VUE software Click the red and blue Start
91. t necessary to lock a receiver with a password but the option is available If the receiver is locked the Unlock button is shown a gold lock and a flashing red Locked appears in the receiver view area of the receiver tab Click on the Unlock button and enter the password to unlock the receiver If a receiver is password enabled but not locked the Lock button is shown a silver lock and the Password is listed as Enabled Click the oy o Lock button to lock the receiver Unlock Lock Password If a faded out Lock button is visible it indicates that the receiver is not porenanie password protected Also the receiver view will read Disabled for the password status WARNING If you forget the password you will not be able to offload data or change settings in the receiver VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 2 3 Offload Data After data has been collected by a VRA UWM that data must be offloaded to be accessed and viewed Data can only be offloaded from a VRA UWM receiver while it is in communication with the VUE software That communication can be through Bluetooth or the acoustic modem Follow the steps below to offload data Establish communication between the VR4 UWM and the VUE software using either Bluetooth if in air section 0 or the acoustic modem section 2 4 3 if in water Click the Offload data icon in VUE s receiver ribbon and choose from the list based on your need and the descripti
92. t with the VUE software It will report the modem address If the VRA UWM is in the water then you can use the Scan feature of VUE to search for VRA UWM receivers within range and ask each for their serial number and modem address The software will continue to scan for VRA UWM receivers until one is selected or the scanning process is terminated 7 2 4 Does receiver orientation matter Yes The VR4 UWM must be deployed in a vertical position with the acoustic modem pointing towards the surface to allow acoustic communication with the surface modem unit VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 8 Trouble Shooting 8 1 VUE related troubleshooting 8 1 1 Bluetooth Troubleshooting VUE will display a Bluetooth logo in the bottom right hand corner of the main VUE window when the Bluetooth adapter is detected and functional If it is not detected a red X will appear over the logo as shown in the sample on the right below OQ 14 27 50UTC E 122750UTC Here are some things to check if VUE does not detect a Bluetooth adapter 1 Is the VEMCO supplied Bluetooth adapter installed in a functional USB 2 0 High Speed port on your PC If nothing happens when the adapter is plugged in try a different USB port VUE may work with other adapters however it is designed primarily for the adapters supplied by VEMCO 2 Are you running the latest version of VUE The model of VEMCO supplied Bluetooth adapter may change from time t
93. ta use extreme caution Contact VEMCO customer support if you are unsure VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 1 Download the latest VUE software from http www vemco com downloads 2 Communicate with the VRA UWM receiver section 2 3 Home VR2W 105684 VR2W 108 3 Click the red and blue Start Recording button found in the receiver tab s ribbon If you have more than one receiver connected to VUE then make sure you have the tab of the desired receiver selected It is vital that the PC clock be 4 Verify that the PC clock is correct The receiver will be set correctly set to your local time to UTC time based on the current time of the PC The PC including time zone before time and the UTC offset must be correct the VERSUM is initialized 5 Select to erase the old data and begin the study only select this option if the data has already been offloaded to the computer Retrieve all detection logs before A the VR4 UWM is initialized receiver s memory will be erased fSudyConfgumton ae Description Study2012 Station Name BigRock 6 Select Show Advanced Settings in the Study Configuration Mifired Station Position 1 Latitude 44 64047 QN OS window Longitude 063 67085 E OW 4 Enable 69 kHz channel v Enable 180 kHz channel Ki Show Advanced Settings OK Cancel 7 Click on the down arrow to the right of the old Map name MAP 112 in this case and select the new map MAP 113
94. tation Position enter the lat long location of the Latitude EE GN g Create a new station by VR4 UWM Longitude 70080000 e cw entering the name in o pa Res the Station Name line V EnablelB kHzchannel g Advanced Settings see section 6 1 Make sure the incl ude changing the Show Advanced Settings OK Ced frequency you are king with is checked map and blanking is interval and or the VR4 UWM will enabling password Click OK to put the VR4 UWM in Recorder Mode not be listening for protection and begin the study your tags WARNING How dol know the VR4 UWM is recording Incorrectly changing the Advanced Watch the Status Light Two quick bright Settings can prevent the VR4 UWM flashes every 5 seconds indicate the VR4 UWM from hearing your tags Only do so is in Record Mode under VEMCO s direction VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual When a study is running receiver is in Record mode the status light on the VR4 UWM receiver will flash a heartbeat of two quick flashes every five seconds Red flashes indicate that the receiver is listening at 69 kHz channel 1 and yellow flashes indicate 180 kHz channel 2 If the receiver is listening at both 69 kHz and 180 kHz both channel and channel 2 are enabled then the light will alternate between two red flashes and two yellow flashes Status light 3 2 2 Unlock a VR4 UWM Receivers can be locked when a study is setup section 3 2 1 It is no
95. ted in to the VUE database or not If a database is not open when data are offloaded then the data will automatically be saved in the file format s and in the directory selected in the Options window VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 3 2 4 Update VR4 UWM firmware While communication is established between the VR4 UWM and the VUE software click the Set advanced device options button shown at right and an Open window will appear Select the firmware file received from VEMCO to begin the firmware update 3 2 5 Disconnect communication with receiver Click the Close View button red box with white X to disconnect the communication between the VR4 UWM and the VUE software A window will appear to confirm that you want to end communication When the communication is disconnected the VR4 UWM resumes recording with the last study that was initialized Ending communication does not re initialize the receiver 3 3 Unique to Bluetooth communication 3 3 1 Suspend the VR4 UWM activity for storage The VR4 UWM can be powered down using the VUE software and the Bluetooth interface This conserves battery power while avoiding the risk of damaging the case seals that might occur if the VR4 UWM were disassembled to disconnect reconnect the battery The VR4 UWM can be stored in Suspend mode for an extended time with negligible impact on the battery life NEVER deploy a It is not possible to place the VR4 UWM into or take it out of Suspend
96. th 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 Product 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 the repair of such defect in the accessory equipment or part in which the defect appears or at VEMCO s option to the replacement of such accessory equipment or part with a similar item free from defect As to any item repaired by VEMCO or furnished as a replacement by VEMCO VEMCO s liability and the Buyer s exclusive remedy to the repair or replacement of such item for any further defect in material or workmanship provided VEMCO receives written notice at Halifax Nova Scotia of such further defect from BUYER within ninety 90 days after the repaired or replaced item is shipped to BUYER and provided that BUYER returns same to VEMCO as provided under Notice Periods RETURNED ITEMS All repairs replacements and corrections described above shall be performed by VEMCO at its plant at Halifax Nova Scotia or at such other place as may be mutually agreeable and with reasonable care and dispatch in order that the Product accessory equipment or part will not be kept out of service longer than necessary Return to BUYER of a repaired replacement or corrected accessory equipment part or Product shall
97. the information needed for VPS studies as well 8 MB for raw data This is used to store diagnostic data that can be used by VEMCO Customer Support to troubleshoot certain detection problems The amount of raw data can be quite large so generally you should not offload the raw data using the acoustic modem unless advised to do so by VEMCO Customer Support it s too time consuming The raw data is not needed to obtain tag detections nor for VPS studies The table below gives some examples of how long it takes to fill the detection memory Table 1 Time required to fill 8 MB memory based on various detection time Detection Data Accumulation Rate Time to fill VRA UWM Valid detection every kB month Detection Memory 4 O sm m mw The data accumulation rate is a key factor in planning a study This will drive how frequently you will need to visit the receiver to offload data using the acoustic modem and how much time will be required for each offload The acoustic modem has a relatively slow transfer rate 300 1200 bps depending on site conditions so offloading a large volume of data can take a long time You will need to consider how much time you can practically stay on station for each offload and the rate at which you expect data to accumulate to determine how long you should wait between offloads 6 5 Power On Self Test When the battery is connected the VR4 UWM runs a Power On Self Test POST This takes appr
98. tified as USB Serial Port Select Yes This time only and click Next Select Install software automatically recommended and click Next Click Finish Open the Windows Control Panel and then select System to open the System Properties window Click the Hardware tab in the System Properties window and then click on the Device Manager button The Device manager screen will open with a list of all devices installed on PC 10 Click the symbol next to Ports in the device list to expand 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 reference when using the VR2CTool software In the example shown below the COM number is 4 d pe ues en TmerT ES Network adapters p PCMCIA adapters System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General Computer Name rdware i Advanced Device Manager Jy Ports COM amp LPT E Communications Pork COMI The Device Manager list all the hardware devices installed 2 on your computer Use the Device Manager to change the properties of any device F USB Serial Port COM JJ Secure Digital host controllers Device Manager Drivers Driver Signing lets you make sure that installed drivers are compatible with Windows Windows Update lets you set up how Windows connects to Windows Update for drivers Driver
99. toms and low current exhibit the greatest ranges Conversely areas with turbid water complex rocky bottom topography and high current exhibit low ranges In all cases extreme weather events and periods of high wind waves may significantly reduce range In most cases greater transmission power output dB results in greater range For example in good conditions a V7 to VR4 UWM range test could yield a range of 300 400 m and a V16 to VR4 UWM test could yield ranges of 600 800 m There are some exceptions where high power and a reflective and low noise environment may cause detection breakdowns Please try our range calculator at www vemco com products vr4 uwm tutorials and tools but only use the results as a guide One should always perform range testing to determine appropriate receiver spacing For the enthusiast who wants to learn more about sound propagation try the widely accepted reference on underwater sound by Urick 1983 Urick Robert J Principles of Underwater Sound 3rd Edition New York McGraw Hill 1983 7 2 2 How long will my VR4 UWM battery last A battery in a VR4 UWM receiver can operate between 19 months and 117 months depending on the type of battery being used lithium or alkaline and the channels that are being used 69 kHz 180 kHz or both More information is found in section 6 8 7 2 3 How do I determine the Modem Address If the VRA UWM is not in the water you can use the Bluetooth interface to connec
100. um battery no external connector Physical shocks to the receiver such as In sea water 2 1 kg 4 6 lbs sinking bumping into a solid object when it is at any Weight depth can result in a considerably higher With alkaline battery no external connector pressure on the casing than just the depth In sea water 2 99 kg 6 6 lbs sinking pressure and water may enter the VR4 UWM case If the O rings or their mating surfaces Receive are dirty or damaged then water may also 69 0 Kitz ANG 100 0 KPZ enter the receiver case If you are suspicious that water has entered the receiver then follow the suggestions in section 8 2 2 for troubleshooting a pressurized case Operating temperature Maximum l Depth 500 meters 730 psi 5 C to 40 C Water must not freeze VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 1 2 VR4 UWM Case The VR4 UWM receiver is housed in a black plastic high pressure case Like any precision instrument the VR4 UWM must be handled carefully to avoid damage The hydrophones are particularly sensitive The cage protects the hydrophones from most minor impacts except the very top of each hydrophone where the transducers are located These must be exposed to avoid blocking the acoustic signal from tags It is essential that the hydrophones be protected from damage at all times during shipping handling and deployment The VR4 UWM is shipped closed as shown below The battery is installed in the case and connected but the receiver is usu
101. utomatic click the Advanced box in the Automatic Tuning section of the window and make the desired adjustments This should be done with caution as the modem settings will not Ranging Period v Advanced J maticall just for peak communication an automat cally adjust for peak communication and could negatively affect 300 bps m communication 1066 bps Bit Rate Up If you are unfamiliar with the settings necessary at a particular location begin 18 dB Power Down with the settings shown in the sample shown at right and make further TS adjustments as needed These settings are a good starting point When to make adjustments and what adjustments to make depends on the unique conditions at the location and time of communication Some important points are listed below VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual 1 The Power Up and Power Down settings may both need to be increased as the boat drifts away from the VR4 UWM Don t increase the power levels too quickly or echoes may be created that will create interference and increase the communication time required 2 If the receiver is located in an acoustically reflective environment hard bottom then avoid using high power settings as this can cause intense reflected signals echoes that could interfere with the direct communication signals 3 Ifthe surface transponder is close to the VR4 UWM and communication quality is poor then reduce the power levels for both the up and the down com
102. y the receiver WARNING 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 this reason VEMCO recommends the VR4 UWM be opened in a controlled environment and not in the field or on the deck of a boat Continued VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual Place a 3 8 socket wrench on the bolt at the top of the bolt There are six such bolts around the circumference of the VR4 UWM Place the clean VR4 UWM ona secure flat surface in a dry environment so it is in a vertical position with the mounting ring pointing up Place a 7 16 wrench on the nut at the bottom of the bolt to hold the nut in place NOTE If there is an optional external serial connector on the bottom of the VR4 UWM remove the dummy plug and locking sleeve before placing the receiver in a vertical position Move to the nut and bolt directly opposite the first nut and bolt and repeat Step 4 Use the socket to loosen the bolt only three or four half turns Continue loosening the bolts three or four half turns as numbered in the photo here When all six nuts are loosened repeat the cycle until all nuts loosened enough that they are no longer in contact with the receiver case It is then safe to remove the nuts completely and in any order Store the bolts nuts and washers in a safe location until they are needed to close the case Remove the cage from the t
103. your next visit 12 Power scale 0 dB is the highest power signal strength and 21 dB is the lowest power level Using a high power level when it is not necessary can saturate the area with acoustic energy and increase communication errors VEMCO VR4 UWM Manual C 4 Deploymen Before deploying a VR4 UWM receiver setup the receiver and perform tests as explained in section 2 Be sure to NEVER deploy a VR4 UWM while it is in Suspend mode The VR4 UWM receiver will not detect tags and cannot communicate via the acoustic modem while in Suspend mode The only way to remove the receiver from Suspend mode see section 2 3 3 requires the receiver to be in Bluetooth communication mode Being in Bluetooth mode requires the NEVER deploy the Communication key magnet to be in physical contact with the VR4 UWM VR4 UWM while it case and Bluetooth communication to be established both of which are not possible to do after the receiver is underwater is Suspend mode 4 1 Mooring Line Attachment The VR4 UWM must be deployed in a vertical position with the modem and hydrophone towers pointing up The case has 12 attachment holes for use in mooring the receiver in the desired location These holes are shown in the diagrams below six in the lid section and six in the bottom section of the case These holes are all 0 390 in diameter Weights in air and in water are listed in section 9 3 1 MOUNTING HOLE PATT
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