VEMCO – ASCENT–AR / AR2 Manual
28 July
2018
10
3.4
Establish
Bluetooth
communication
After the ASCENT-AR has been activated (section 3.3), it is ready for wireless communication with the VUE
software. The ASCENT-AR must be within communication range of the
Bluetooth
USB adapter, which is
typically 10 meters (32 feet) but can vary based on physical
and wireless obstructions/interference. Due to
Bluetooth
®
wireless technology characteristics in water, the ASCENT-AR
must communicate to the
Bluetooth®
USB adapter through air.
ASCENT-AR
communication range:
10 meters
(32 feet) through air from
Bluetooth®
USB adapter.
Open the VUE software. The software will scan for any active devices within
communication range.
Wait while the software searches for the release.
STEP 1
All
Bluetooth®
activated VEMCO release within
communication range will be displayed when a Device Scan is
performed.
When the software finds the release, the ASCENT icon will be
displayed in the “Bluetooth Devices” section of the Home tab with
the release serial number for identification. It will display all
Bluetooth®
activated devices (LED is flashing bright, long,
steady, red flashes) within communication range, which is
approximately 10 meters.
If wireless communication has not been activated on the
ASCENT then activate communication (section 3.3) and click
“Device Scan” on the software’s Home tab.
Wait while the software searches for devices.
TIP:
If VUE c
an’t find your release(s), try again. It’s not
uncommon for a Bluetooth scan to miss devices, especially if
other wireless devices are in the area.
Double-click on the release icon of the desired
ASCENT-AR
(serial number is listed under the
icon) and wait while communication is established. You’ll know communication was
successfully established when information pertaining to this release is displayed and the
release LED is on continuously. T
he “Link Status” in the VUE window also changes to
“Connected”.
STEP 2
TIP:
VUE can communicate with up to seven wireless devices simultaneously.