VTA User Manual
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1. Vemco v VTA User Manual The VEMCO Tag Activator VTA is used to activate and deactivate 180 kHz tags Be sure the tags are dry before placing them in the VTA unit V4 and V5 180 kHz tags use the VTA 180k 200 model V9 180 kHz tags use the VTA 180k V9 model How to use the VEMCO Tag Activator STEP 1 Insert Tag into VTA STEP 2 Start VTA STEP 3 VTA Processing Slide the dry 180kHz tag into the Press and release the green button to turn Wait while the yellow Busy hole in the center of the black the tag on or the red button to turn the tag light flashes puck on the face of the VTA off Press both buttons to report the status z of the tag on or off I zog TA aN STEP 4 Tag Status Determined by VTA STEP 5 Remove Tag from VTA Check the colour of the light when the Busy light Carefully remove the tag The tag can be damaged if stops flashing The status of the tag is indicated by it is dropped the red OFF light or the green ON light HA foe ae toe Y a Cs 3 Wei A cote es pad ener we y PES If the red Off light flashes 10 times This indicates that the activation deactivation did not occur Repeat Steps 2 3 If the desired result does not occur after several attempts then contact VEMCO STEP 6 Validate Tag Validate the tag and ID using a VEMCO 180 kHz receiver such as the VR100 with a 180kHz hydrophone Use the VTA at least 61 cm 24 awa2. nterference with communication during the activation sequence What does it mean when all three lights are flashing When all three lights flash ten times the VTA unit s battery is low and needs to be changed Use a Philips screwdriver to open the battery compartment on the back of the VTA and replace the three AAA batteries The VTA is NOT waterproof or splash proof Please make every effort to keep the unit dry 20 Angus Morton Drive Bedford Nova Scotia Canada B4B OLY p ANN Tel 902 450 1700 Fax 902 450 1704 Ve ry C O www vemco com
3. y from other tags to avoid the chance of acoustic interference Frequently Asked Questions What model VTA do I use If you are activating V4 or V5 180 kHz tags tags then use the VTA 180k 200 model The V9 180 kHz tags are activated using the VTA 180k V9 model How can I determine the current state of the tag Press and release both buttons within 3 seconds of each other while the tag is in the VTA unit and wait for the Busy light to stop flashing The green light indicates the tag is on the red light indicates the tag is off Note this does not change the current state of the tag How do I turn off the VTA The VTA will automatically shut off a few minutes after it was last used Why is the VTA beeping The VTA will beep when it hears any active tag within 61 cm 24 inches Always use the light indicator to know the state of the tag in the VTA and keep all other activated tags at least 61 cm 24 inches from the VTA What does it mean when the Red light flashes 10 times Water in the activation This indicates an error has occurred during tag activation deactivation slot can cause Remove the tag from the activator slot and verify both the tag and activator communication errors are dry Water in the activation slot can cause communication errors with the tag It may be necessary to repeat the activation sequence several times if the tag does not activate on the first attempt The VTA is an acoustic receiver and may experience i
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