Vemco VR2C, User Manual

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Table Of Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................................... 1
1.1 System Overview .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1.1 VR2C Modes of Operation ......................................................................................... 1
1.1.1.1 Suspend Mode ................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1.2 Record Mode ...................................................................................................... 1
1.2 VR2C Case ....................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Case Parts ........................................................................................................................ 3
1.3.1 Status Light (LED) Flashes ........................................................................................ 4
1.3.2 External Connector .................................................................................................... 5
1.3.2.1 External Power ................................................................................................... 5
2 Getting Started .................................................................... 6
2.1 Dummy Plug and Locking Collar ....................................................................................... 6
2.2 Connect VR2C to PC ........................................................................................................ 7
2.2.1 Connecting a cable to the VR2C ................................................................................ 7
2.2.2 Connecting to the PC ................................................................................................. 8
2.2.2.1 VR2C Communications Package
– RS232 ......................................................... 8
2.2.2.2 RS232 Screw Terminal and VR2C External Cable Pinout ................................... 8
2.2.2.3 USB to RS232 Converter Installation .................................................................. 9
2.2.2.4 VR2C Communications Package
– RS485 ....................................................... 10
2.2.2.5 RS485 Screw Terminal and VR2C External Cable Pinout ................................. 10
2.2.2.6 USB to RS485 Converter Installation ................................................................ 10
2.3 Communication Tasks .................................................................................................... 11
2.4 Testing ............................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.1 In-Air Test ................................................................................................................ 12
2.4.2 In-Water Test ........................................................................................................... 12
3 Communication ................................................................. 13
3.1 VUE Software Communication ........................................................................................ 13
3.1.1 Installing VUE Software ........................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Establish Communication ........................................................................................ 14
3.1.2.1 Network Link (optional) ..................................................................................... 15
3.1.3 Change Baud Rate .................................................................................................. 17
3.1.4 Logging Options ...................................................................................................... 18
3.1.4.1 Ancillary Logging .............................................................................................. 18
3.1.4.2 Diagnostic Logging ........................................................................................... 18
3.1.5 Real Time Mode Configuration ................................................................................ 19
3.1.6 Start a Study ............................................................................................................ 21
3.1.7 Offload Data ............................................................................................................ 23
3.1.8 Enter Suspend Mode ............................................................................................... 24
3.1.9 Additional Device Options ........................................................................................ 25
3.1.9.1 Install Firmware ................................................................................................ 25
3.1.9.2 Reset Battery Usage Indicator .......................................................................... 27
3.1.9.3 RS485 Termination ........................................................................................... 27