VEMCO – VR100 Receiver Operating Manual – Page 26
NOTE: The VR100 battery can be left in Float Charge mode for an extended period of time without
causing damage to the battery, but the receiver’s front panel
must be facing up
. A sensor is
included in the VR100 that prevents the receiver from being charged while the receiver is at a
steep angle or upside down.
3.3.1.1 Charge Indicator Lights
The “Charge” indicator lights (also called LED – “Light Emitting Diode”) on the VR100’s front panel are
the “STATUS” light and the “LOW BATT” light. These lights are to the left of the ON and OFF buttons
(see photo below). The meaning of these lights is explained in Table 3.3-1.
Table 3.3-1: Charge Indicator Lights.
STATUS
light
LOW BATT
light
Description
Flashing
Off
Battery is mostly charged and is in Float Charge mode
On Steady
Off
Battery is charging.
Off
Flashing
Battery is nearing discharge.
Off
On Steady
Battery is discharged and the VR100 is about to shut shown.
External power is required.
Flashing
Flashing
Tilt or Power System Fault has occurred – see paragraph below.
NOTE: The battery can be left in Float Charge mode for an extended period without damaging the battery.
If a Tilt or Power System Fault occurs
, follow the steps below to clear the fault and resume normal
battery charging operation.
1.
Ensure that the front panel of the VR100 is facing up.
2.
Ensure that a proper power supply is connected to the VR100.
If the voltage is too high or too low, a Power System Fault
results.
3.
Place the VR100 away from direct sources of heat (including
direct sunlight) and allow it to cool.
4.
Unplug the external power supply and wait for the lights to
stop flashing
When these conditions have been met, plug the external power supply into the VR100 again. If both lights
continue to flash, unplug everything from the VR100 case (power supply, hydrophone, USB cable, and
headphones) and call VEMCO support at +1-902-450-1700 or email to [email protected].
The VR100 can be safely used in a vertical position (front panel is perpendicular to the floor)
with an external power source connected but the battery WILL NOT CHARGE under this
condition. The “STATUS” and “LOW BATT” lights will both flash as long as the unit is vertical
and an external power source is connected. In this situation, the unit is being powered from the
external supply, and thus can be used indefinitely, regardless of the level of battery charge.
