This VR4-UWM Quick Guide provides basic information on key VR4-UWM procedures. Full details for all VR4-UWM procedures are
found in the VR4-UWM User manual. We strongly recommend you study the full user manual before using this quick guide.
Start Recording:
Initializes the receiver to the desired
settings, erasing memory; also removes VR4-UWM
from Suspend mode (Bluetooth only).
Lock/Unlock VR4-UWM:
Only applies if a
password has been enabled
Offload data:
Copy data from the VR4-UWM memory
to the PC. Select “Offload New” to copy only data that
has never been offloaded.
Close VUE:
Disconnects communication
between VUE and receiver.
Set advanced device options:
Contains more
advanced options, such as updating firmware.
Low Power Sleep:
Put the VR4-UWM
in Suspend mode – only available with
Bluetooth communication.
Click the
green
Device Scan
icon in the top right corner to refresh the receiver information shown on the
screen.
VUE Tasks
1. Reduce other noise sources in water (depth sounder, propeller
noise, etc.).
2. Connect the surface modem to the Deck box and the Deck box
to the PC.
3. Turn on the Deck box.
4. Launch the VUE software and click on the Serial Device COM
number that connects to the Deck box.
5. Select “VR4-UWM” receiver.
6. Enter the VR4-UWM serial number, or click
Scan
.
7. Enter the VR4-UWM modem address, or click
Scan
.
8. Wait for receiver and modem information to be displayed.
Acoustic Communication
1. Place the VR4-UWM within 2 meters of the PC with the Bluetooth USB adapter attached.
2. Place the
Comm Key
(magnet) against the circular indent in the VR4-UWM’s lid. The Status Light
should flash
red
once per second.
3. Open VUE software. If the VR4-UWM doesn’t appear in
Bluetooth Devices
section, then click the
Device Scan
icon and wait.
4. Double-click on the receiver icon and wait for receiver information to be displayed.
Bluetooth Communication
Mooring design should not
interfere with receiver’s line of
sight
Keep receiver as vertically
upright as possible
Communicate with modem
during deployment
Do not allow mooring cables
or chains to rub against the
receiver
Mooring Design
VR4-UWM Receiver
Quick Reference Guide
