VEMCO – ASCENT–AR / AR2 Manual
28 July
2018
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6
Additional Information
6.1
Flash Memory
The ASCENT-AR uses 16 MB of non-volatile Flash Memory (memory that can retain stored information
even when not powered). The ASCENT-AR will stop logging sensor data once the memory is full.
6.2
Status Light Flashes
The
Status Light (LED)
on the side of the ASCENT-AR case flashes based on the task being performed or
the status of the release. The flashes can be interpreted using the table below.
Status Light Flash meanings
LED Flashes
Interpretation of Flashes
No flashes
Battery is disconnected or has depleted
Two quick
red
flashes every 5 seconds
Logging mode (recording sensor data)
Two quick
red
flashes every 10 seconds
Memory full
Continuous long
red
flashes (1 per second)
Ready for
Bluetooth
wireless technology communication
Red
light on constantly
Communicating with VUE software using
Bluetooth
wireless technology
The Status Light (LED) on an ASCENT-AR flashes either
red
or
green
. Generally, the
red
flashes are
related to the unit’s status. Just after the ASCENT-AR is powered, it performs a self-test and flashes both the
green
and
red
lights at the same time, making the light look more of an
orange
colour.
After these “
orange
” flashes, you will see either:
a very long
green
light to indicate the tests passed and all is well, or
a long
red
light to indicate there was a problem.
If you see the long
red
light followed by more flashes, then contact VEMCO for instructions.