Vemco VR2AR, User Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 System Overview ................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 VR2AR / VR2AR-X Case .................................................................................................... 2
Getting Started .................................................................... 5
2.1 Connect Battery .................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Testing ................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2.1 In-Air Test ................................................................................................................... 6
2.2.2 In-Water Test .............................................................................................................. 7
VUE Communication .............................................................. 8
3.1 Installing the VUE software ................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Connecting with Bluetooth .................................................................................................. 9
3.2.1 Using INTERNAL Bluetooth ........................................................................................ 9
3.2.2 Using the EXTERNAL Bluetooth Adapter ................................................................... 9
3.3 Activate Wireless feature .................................................................................................. 10
3.4 Establish Bluetooth communication ................................................................................... 11
3.5 Select Transmitter Options ................................................................................................ 13
3.6 Select Logging Options ..................................................................................................... 15
3.7 Create Watch Table .......................................................................................................... 17
3.8 Acoustic Release in VUE .................................................................................................. 18
3.9 Record mode .................................................................................................................... 19
3.9.1 Start a Study ............................................................................................................. 19
3.10 Offload Data ................................................................................................................. 21
3.11 Disconnect communication with receiver ...................................................................... 22
Deployment ....................................................................... 23
4.1 Deployment Facts/Tips ..................................................................................................... 23
4.1.1 Mooring .................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2 Spacing .................................................................................................................... 24
4.1.3 Biofouling .................................................................................................................. 24
4.2 Mooring Line Attachment .................................................................................................. 24
4.3 Acoustic Release ............................................................................................................. 25
4.4 Re-arming Acoustic Release ............................................................................................ 26
Maintenance ...................................................................... 29
5.1 Main Battery Replacement ................................................................................................ 29
5.1.1 Open the VR2AR Case ............................................................................................. 29
5.1.2 Disconnecting and Removing Battery ....................................................................... 31
5.1.3 Install Battery ............................................................................................................ 32
5.1.4 Close the VR2AR Case ............................................................................................ 33
5.1.5 Resetting the Battery Usage Indicator ...................................................................... 35
5.2 O-ring Care ....................................................................................................................... 36