VEMCO - VR2W Manual
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1.3
Case parts
The VR2W is shipped closed, as shown below. The battery may be installed in the case but not connected.
The case only needs to be opened when the battery must be connected or replaced. Connecting the battery is
explained in Section 2, along with opening and closing the receiver case. Replacing the battery is explained
in Section 5.1.
Cable Tie Groove:
This is the second
of the two grooves.
Hydrophone:
the
receiver’s “microphone”
and most delicate part.
Attachment Hole:
This hole, which is
almost 10 mm in diameter, is used with
the Cable Tie Grooves to secure the
VR2W while it is deployed. Section 4.2
has more attachment details.
Cable Tie Groove:
These grooves
(there are two) are used to attach the
VR2W to a line – see section 4.2.
Identification Label:
Contains product
name and number, contact information,
serial number, and important warnings.
At a glance, the b
lue text indicates
receiver is a VR2W-69kHz and green text a
VR2W-180kHz.
Comm Key Hole:
Place the narrow end of the Comm Key in here to prepare for
communication. Section 2 has more information on the Comm Key.
Status Light (LED)/Release Valve:
The light flashes red to indicate the receiver’s
status. Section 6.2 has the full description.
The Release Valve will open
if
the internal pressure is greater than the external
pressure (see section 8.2.2).
Never cover this valve.
Do not bump the hydrophone
or
the receiver may be damaged and
unable to detect transmitters.
Status Light (LED) Meanings:
No flashes =
no power
2 quick flashes every 5 sec =
Recording Mode
2 quick flashes every 10 sec =
Memory Full
1 quick flash =
acoustic ping received
1 bright, long flash =
detection written to memory
1 long flash per sec =
Ready for
Bluetooth
communication
On (solid) =
communicating with VUE
