VEMCO - VR2Tx Manual
15 March
2019
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Getting Started
Before the VR2Tx can begin recording detections or transmit its ID code, it must be powered. VR2Tx
receivers are either shipped with the D-cell Lithium battery inside the case but not connected to the receiver,
or with no battery inside the case. In either case, the VR2Tx case must be opened to power the receiver.
2.1
Open the VR2Tx Case
Two steel rods are necessary to properly open and close the VR2Tx case. Every shipment of new VR2Tx
receivers includes a pair of steel rods.
WARNING
It is vitally important that the electronics inside the receiver case
do not come in contact
with any water
or the receiver will be damaged. For this reason, VEMCO recommends the
VR2Tx be opened in a controlled environment and
not
in the field or on the deck of a boat.
Make sure there is
absolutely no water
on or near the VR2Tx case.
Water, even in a small quantity, can damage the VR2Tx internal circuits
beyond repair. If the VR2Tx is attached to a wet rope,
remove the receiver from the rope before opening the case.
STEP 1
This also means the electronics cannot be exposed to a
sudden change
in temperature and humidity
that will cause condensation to develop on
the electronics and destroy the receiver.
Place the VR2Tx on a clean, flat surface so the hydrophone (tapered end) is
hanging over the edge enough that the large hole is past the edge of the
surface. DO NOT let the receiver fall off the surface.
TIP: A non-slip surface, such as a rubber mat, helps keep the VR2Tx in place
while opening it.
STEP 2
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