VEMCO – VR100 Receiver Operating Manual – Page 8
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APPLICATIONS
2.1 QUICK SETUP
The list below gives the order of actions needed to set up and use the VR100 receiver. The steps may
reference sections in this manual that contain more details about that step.
1.
Open the lid of the VR100 case (see section 3.1.1).
2.
Verify that the receiver is off by pressing the OFF button (see section 3.1.3).
3.
Connect the hydrophone to the bulkhead connector on the side of the case (see section 3.1.2).
4.
Power the VR100 receiver by pressing the ON button (see section 3.1.3).
5.
Wait for the VR100 to boot up and display the Main screen (see section 4.1).
6.
Set the display units to be used for sensor transmitters (see section 4.3.2.5).
7.
Enter information for sensor transmitters (see section 4.3.4).
8.
Configure channels for use during monitoring or tracking (see section 4.3.1.2).
9.
Turn on the channels to be used (see section 4.3.1.1).
10.
Make sure the backlight is in the Smart Mode (see section 4.3.2.3).
11.
Adjust the LCD display contrast; if necessary (see section 4.3.2.2).
12.
Deploy the hydrophone.
13.
Monitor the deployed tags:
a.
Set the gain to automatic or to a “reasonable” value (e.g. 12 dB) (see section 4.2).
b.
Select a channel to monitor (see section 4.2).
c.
Select the desired detection parameter level (see section 4.2).
d.
Turn the audio on or off as desired (see section 4.2), and adjust the volume (see section 4.2).
14.
Retrieve hydrophone.
15.
Upload data to a computer if desired (see Software manual).
16.
Turn the VR100 off when session is complete.
17.
Disconnect the hydrophone from the VR100 case and replace the connector’s protective cap
(see section 3.1.2).
18.
Charge the battery for next deployment (see section 3.3.1).