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VEMCO - VR2C Manual

Jul 2018

Appendices

7.1

Contact Information

VEMCO

20 Angus Morton Drive
Bedford, Nova Scotia
Canada B4B 0L9

Phone: +1-902-450-1700
Fax: +1-902-450-1704

Web Site:

www.vemco.com

Summary of Contents for VR2C

Page 1: ...Using a cabled receiver with the ability to deliver real time data www vemco com 9 July 2018 DOC 5073 11...

Page 2: ...Started Getting the VR2C ready including powering the VR2C and initial tests Section 3 Communication How to communicate with the VR2C using either VUE software or ASCII commands Section 4 Deployment...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...2 5 2 4 STOP 34 3 2 5 2 5 TIME x 34 3 2 5 2 6 ERASE 35 3 2 5 2 7 STORAGE 35 3 2 5 2 8 RESETBATTERY 35 3 2 5 3 Real Time Mode RTM 36 3 2 5 3 1 RTM232 37 3 2 5 3 2 RTM485 37 3 2 5 3 3 RTMNOW 37 3 2 5 3...

Page 5: ...Resetting the VR2C Battery Usage Indicator 56 6 Troubleshooting 57 6 1 Dented Threads 57 6 2 Pressurized Case 57 7 Appendices 58 7 1 Contact Information 58 7 2 VR2C Specifications 59 7 3 Warranty and...

Page 6: ...1 1 VR2C Modes of Operation The VR2C is usually in one of two operational modes either acoustically dormant in Suspend mode or actively listening and recording detections in Record mode 1 1 1 1 Suspen...

Page 7: ...n the VR2C 69kHz hydrophone as shown in the photos below The case dimensions are found in section 4 3 The two versions of the VR2C operate in the same manner so they ll be discussed simply as a VR2C i...

Page 8: ...blue text indicates receiver is a VR2C 69kHz and green text indicates it s a VR2C 180kHz Cable Connector A locking collar holds the cable s 8 pin connector to the VR2C external connector shown at righ...

Page 9: ...in record mode records any received pings Two quick flashes every 10 seconds The VR2C memory is full One short flash An acoustic ping was received One long flash A complete detection was written to me...

Page 10: ...used for cables that are less than 15 2 m 50 feet The VR2C connector pin out as shown from the external view is listed below VR2C external connector pin out Pin Function 1 External DC POWER 2 RS485 D...

Page 11: ...or storage 2 1 Dummy Plug and Locking Collar The dummy plug is used to protect the external connector from moisture and damage while it is not connected to the cable The dummy plug is held in place on...

Page 12: ...the connector is found in section 1 3 2 Line up the gap on the cable s connector with the gap on the VR2C s external connector STEP 1 Grasp the cable at the connector and push straight in until the ga...

Page 13: ...to RS232 converter US232R 10 device available from FTDI Chip DB9 to screw terminal block RS232 version VR2C external cable with flying leads VEMCO Product CD including VUE software 2 2 2 2 RS232 Screw...

Page 14: ...ied as USB Serial Port Select Yes This time only and click Next 6 Select Install software automatically recommended and click Next 7 Click Finish 8 Open the Windows Control Panel and then select Syste...

Page 15: ...into the PC Follow the installation instructions that are on the Sealevel CD During installation the user needs to enter the Sealevel part number which is 2107 Screw Label Signal Name Flying Lead from...

Page 16: ...n support either RS232 or RS485 communications For example the VR2C has been successfully integrated into Oceanographic Buoys and ocean gliders The table below lists different tasks performed with the...

Page 17: ...a 69 kHz tag place the tag less than 30 cm 12 away from the hydrophone If using a 180 kHz tag place the tag less than 8 cm 3 away from the hydrophone 4 Wait while the VR2C records the tag near it You...

Page 18: ...ronment VUE PC software is used to configure offload and analyze detection data from VEMCO acoustic receivers Communication with a VR2C receiver can be performed by using the VUE software or by using...

Page 19: ...hat was used within VUE will be identified with Last Used under the name Identify the VR2C serial number as specified on the VR2C product label attached around the outside of the VR2C case Enter this...

Page 20: ...communicating with the VR2C through the network link as it would through a direct cable with the exception of the baud rate VUE cannot modify the configuration of any 3rd party serial device server T...

Page 21: ...user to among other things offload data start recording enter suspend mode upgrade firmware and end communication Checking Save to File will create a file in which all received detections from that p...

Page 22: ...figuration icon looks like a wheel cog on the VR2C Receiver Tab s ribbon This icon is not available if communication between the VR2C and VUE is not established STEP 2 Identify the baud rate s you wan...

Page 23: ...only be selected when directed by VEMCO This setting will log information about the receiver that may be helpful for VEMCO support staff when assisting a customer during the initial VR2C deployment s...

Page 24: ...be used in a polled configuration where the VR2C outputs the ASCII tag detection information only when instructed to do so VUE allows for basic RTM setup which will remain in the VR2C after it is disc...

Page 25: ...last transmission are outputted based on the period set in the Status Interval box This value must be between 1 second to 65535 seconds default is 60 seconds Polled Block Output RTM Profile 2 Tag det...

Page 26: ...then click Cancel and make the necessary corrections before returning to start a study STEP 3 CAUTION It is vital that the PC clock and time zone must be correctly set to your local time before the VR...

Page 27: ...en the lat long data will appear as soon as the station name is selected from the drop down list STEP 5 Choose unique station names for each deployment location Select Fixed Station Position to enter...

Page 28: ...en the data has successfully been offloaded STEP 4 Establish communication between the VR2C and the VUE software section 3 1 2 STEP 1 STEP 2 Click the Offload data icon in the VR2C Receiver Tab ribbon...

Page 29: ...tudy section 3 1 6 to turn the acoustic receiver on The VR2C cannot detect acoustic tags when the acoustic receiver is in Suspend mode NEVER deploy a VR2C in Suspend mode The VR2C cannot detect acoust...

Page 30: ...Click here to see more option in the notice window Decide if this is the right time to update the VR2C firmware by answering the following questions 1 If the VR2C is currently being powered by the int...

Page 31: ...ware will not let you install a firmware file for the incorrect model type Click the Open button to continue The rest of the procedure matches the instructions found in Steps 2 4 in the automated noti...

Page 32: ...enabled in order to have a reliable communication link between the VR2C and the RS485 host If this is the case RS485 termination can be enabled by selecting the RS485 Termination configuration box wit...

Page 33: ...ously selected No as the answer to always use If the user now wants the default answer to be Yes then he she can click the drop down menu within the VR2C Control Settings dialog box and select Yes fro...

Page 34: ...details 3 2 1 Setting Up ASCII Communication There are several available PC serial terminal programs that can be used to successfully communicate with the VR2C in ASCII mode including PuTTY HyperTermi...

Page 35: ...e Editing Select the Force on radio button under Local line editing to enable backspacing for corrections Carriage Return Line Feed Automatically line feeds when Enter key is pressed Verify that statu...

Page 36: ...Starts RTM using RS485 lines RTMNOW Resets RTM output schedule Polling mode RTMINFO Retrieve RTM configuration RTMOFF Disable RTM output RTMAUTOERASE x Set RTM auto erase threshold Detection Log Manu...

Page 37: ...status OK FAILURE INVALID HH 8 bit hex sum of characters between leading and r n carriage return line feed 0x0D 0x0A 3 2 5 ASCII Command Details This section describes the VR2C s ASCII commands in de...

Page 38: ...via the serial port when in RTM mode Command 450088 0 25 QUIT r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 3 2 5 2 Basic Receiver Control Status 3 2 5 2 1 INFO The INFO command is used to retrieve the follow...

Page 39: ...used to place the VR2C into RECORD mode This command is issued to begin a study Command 450088 0 25 START r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 3 2 5 2 4 STOP The STOP command is used to temporarily s...

Page 40: ...issuing the ERASE command Command 450088 0 25 ERASE r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 3 2 5 2 7 STORAGE The STORAGE command places the VR2C into the low power SUSPEND mode This command is intended...

Page 41: ...ation or tag detection information HH 8 bit hex sum of all characters preceding the trailing r n carriage return line feed 0x0D 0x0A VR2C status information is displayed following an STS identifier as...

Page 42: ...it was received on Command 450088 0 25 RTMNOW r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 3 2 5 3 4 RTMPROFILE x The RTMPROFILE x command allows the user to control the timing of the VR2C s RTM output by se...

Page 43: ...6 BU 8 5 I 2 4 T 23 4 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 75 0 63 AE r n RTM Profile 1 Status Interval Block Output This profile outputs tag detection records on a schedule based on the status line interval The...

Page 44: ...6 04 A69 1601 179 7E r n 450088 017 2013 09 06 19 16 10 A69 1601 191 76 r n 450088 018 2013 09 06 19 17 14 STS DC 22 PC 178 LV 12 0 BV 3 6 BU 8 5 I 2 3 T 23 8 DU 0 0 RU 0 0 XYZ 0 03 0 78 0 63 B8 r n R...

Page 45: ...450088 0 25 RTMINFO r Response 450088 0 25 0053 232 SI 60 BL U BI 1 MA U FMT SER SEQ UTC CS OK 8A r n 232 Real Time Mode Possible values include 232 485 and OFF SI Status Interval in seconds RTM PROFI...

Page 46: ...nable auto erase the RTMAUTOERASE x command must be sent after the RTMPROFILE x command because the RTMPROFILE command sets the auto erase threshold to 0 Command 450088 0 25 RTMAUTOERASE 10 r Response...

Page 47: ...DACK command advances the VR2C s internal detection log read pointer to the next detection record in the log Use this command in conjunction with READREC to pull out the VR2C s detection records manua...

Page 48: ...0 SI 600 r 10 minute status interval Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 3 Select the RTM communication port RS232 or RS485 Command 450088 0 25 RTM232 r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 4 Disable...

Page 49: ...rase the data ensure old data has been previously offloaded Command 450088 0 25 ERASE r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK 9A r n 4 Restart the study Command 450088 0 25 START r Response 450088 0 25 0009 OK...

Page 50: ...rophone is pointing down 4 1 2 Spacing Receiver spacing is generally determined based on range testing and historical acoustic data Our recommendation is that you should try to space receivers such th...

Page 51: ...hield 80 coverage Black polyurethane jacket to an overall outer diameter of approximately 0 290 Two jacketed Kevlar 49 strength members with breaking strength of 350lb each UV stabilized SubConn MCIL8...

Page 52: ...the ASCII Status response A warning window will appear in VUE when the internal battery level is low and the battery needs to be replaced When external power is not present a new Lithium D cell inter...

Page 53: ...cable at the connector and pull straight back to remove the cable from the VR2C case IMPORTANT Grip the connector rather than the cable to reduce strain on the cable STEP 2 It is vitally important tha...

Page 54: ...removed IF the lower section is above the upper section when they are separated Carefully slide the lower housing from the upper housing while keeping the lower housing below the upper housing Carefu...

Page 55: ...is not waterproof and is therefore susceptible to water damage when the lower housing is removed Water even condensation from a humid environment may enter the case and damage the electronics External...

Page 56: ...ctors while pulling them apart A small flat screw driver may be helpful with the release lever STEP 2 Disconnect the 6 pin connector by pressing the release lever on the connectors while pulling them...

Page 57: ...new battery into the battery cup so the battery connector wires are on the topside of the battery STEP 1 Position the battery so the battery wires are close to the wires on the housing STEP 2 Slide th...

Page 58: ...s disturbed for any reason it must be checked before the unit is sealed again Improper care of the O rings and their mating surfaces can result in water leaking into the receiver casing destroying the...

Page 59: ...pper housing STEP 2 Inspect the O ring surface on the inside lower portion of the upper housing cylinder to be sure it is clean undamaged and debris free STEP 1 Connect the 2 pin connector from the lo...

Page 60: ...e case and damaged STEP 6 Coil the covered wires into the case This helps the wires to slide down the case and not be damaged when the case is closed STEP 5 Turn the Receiver Locking Ring with your ha...

Page 61: ...section 3 2 5 2 8 Only reset the Battery Usage Indicator when a fresh new battery was just installed Establish communication between the VR2C and the VUE software section 3 1 2 STEP 1 Click the Device...

Page 62: ...o be very difficult to open if at all possible If you suspect there is compressed air in the receiver case then check for air or water leaking from the seams in the case where the main cylinder meets...

Page 63: ...VEMCO VR2C Manual 9 Jul 2018 58 7 Appendices 7 1 Contact Information VEMCO 20 Angus Morton Drive Bedford Nova Scotia Canada B4B 0L9 Phone 1 902 450 1700 Fax 1 902 450 1704 Web Site www vemco com...

Page 64: ...10 months VR2C 180kHz Approximately 5 months Memory 16 Megabyte Non volatile Memory Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C NOTE Water in which VR2C is deployed must not freeze Storage Temperature 5 C to 5...

Page 65: ...hereto shall at all times remain with the BUYER except that title to a returned accessory equipment part or Product shall pass to VEMCO concurrently with shipment to BUYER of any item furnished by VE...

Page 66: ...blish using VUE 14 RS232 package 8 RS485 package 10 Deployment Fact and Tips 45 Dummy Plug Removing 6 External Power 5 Firmware Updating 25 Logging Ancillary 18 Diagnostic 18 Period 18 Modes of Operat...

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