Vemco HR2, User Manual

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1.2.1 HR2 Case Parts
Here's a quick tour of the
HR2
receiver's
external
and
internal
case parts.
External Case Parts
Figure 1-2: HR2 Receiver EXTERNAL case parts
Item Name Description
1 Hydrophone The receiver's "microphone" and most delicate part.
2 End Cap Hole
End Cap steel rod remover tool hole (top).
3 Status light (LED)/
Pressure release valve
The light flashes red , green , or blue to indicate the
receiver's
status
. For more information, see "Status Light
Flashes", on page 165 .
The release valve will open if the internal pressure is
greater than the external pressure (see section 8.2.2).
Never cover this valve (with tape or paint, for example).
4 Cable Tie grooves These grooves (top and bottom of receiver) are used to
attach the HR2 to a mooring line. For more information,
see
"Mooring Line Attachment", on page 78 .
5 Identification Label The VEMCO product label contains the product name ,
serial number , contact information , and important warn-
ings .
6 Outer Case Hole
Outer Case steel rod remover tool hole (bottom).
7 Dummy Plug A locking collar covers and protects the HR2's external
8-pin cable connector. Used for storage and transport, the
plug is replaced by the RS-485 cable when com-
municating with the receiver, using the Fathom software.
8 RS-485 connector To connect the receiver to the RS-485 cable for com-
munication.
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1.2 HR2 Case and Parts