VAKI Micro User manual

Utgave: Apr 2018
SW versjon 4.04.X
User Manual
Micro/Macro fish counter

Manual for VAKI Micro/Macro
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Contents
1Preface –The Micro/Macro Fish Counters .....................................................................................3
2Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 4
3Components.................................................................................................................................... 6
4Counter head .................................................................................................................................. 8
5Set Up............................................................................................................................................11
6Pumping ........................................................................................................................................ 12
6.1 Vacuum Pumps .......................................................................................................... 12
6.2 Netting ....................................................................................................................... 12
7Oppstart ........................................................................................................................................ 13
7.1 Turn on counter ......................................................................................................... 13
8Main screen................................................................................................................................... 14
9Calibrating and Visibility ............................................................................................................... 19
9.1 Visibility...................................................................................................................... 19
Visibility Examples......................................................................................................................... 21
9.2 Calibrating the counter.............................................................................................. 23
10 Set fish size ................................................................................................................................ 24
11 Test with water only.................................................................................................................. 25
12 Start Counting Session............................................................................................................... 26
12.1 Store and Continue Counting .................................................................................... 27
12.2 Pausing the session.................................................................................................... 27
12.3 Reset one or more channels to zero ......................................................................... 28
13 Ending the session.....................................................................................................................28
14 The report..................................................................................................................................29
15 Reviewing the counting session ................................................................................................ 33

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16 Settings......................................................................................................................................35
17 Switch between single and multi channel mode ...................................................................... 37
18 Storage of the counter .............................................................................................................. 37
Technical specification ......................................................................................................................... 38
Standard Counters................................................................................................................................ 40

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1 Preface –The Micro/Macro Fish Counters
VAKI Aquaculture Systems thank you for choosing the MICRO and MACRO range of fry and smolt
counters.
These counters are used in many aquaculture enterprises where an accurate knowledge of fish
numbers is important. Applications include counting fish when grading, accurate stock control and
when transferring fish between tanks and delivering fish by helicopter, well boat and truck.
The MICRO and MACRO counters have been developed in collaboration with a number of
leading fish farming companies and used worldwide for counting a wide variety of species including
Atlantic and Pacific salmon, trout, char, sea bass, sea bream, cod, tilapia, cobia, yellowtail, flatfish
and most other farmed fin fish species.
Vaki continue to develop the features and functions of the counters for use with more
specialised species including prawn, shrimp, eel and ornamental fish.
The counters are based on a digital scanning camera and computer vision. The outlines of
objects that pass beneath the camera are recorded and custom designed software is used to
analyse the images and count the individual fish.
The fish enter the counter and the water from the fish pump or spray bar then carry the fish
over the curved counting channel. The fish then pass over a light source and a mirror above the light
reflects the images of each fish back to the digital camera where the outlines are recorded and
counted.
The MICRO is ideal when counting small fish from 0.2 g and has a 500mm wide counting
channel, the MACRO channel is 1000mm wide and ideal for counting both fry and larger fish such as
smolts. Both counters can be supplied with multi counting channels, which can be used to count
separate batches of fish simultaneously, for example when grading.
This manual is a guide to the use of the MICRO and MACRO counters.

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2 Warranty
VAKI Aquaculture Systems Ltd. offers warranty for and manufacturing defects that appear within
one (1) year from the date of delivery from VAKI Iceland, on condition that the equipment has been
assembled, used and maintained in accordance with the instructions for assembly and use.
Changes to the start date of this warranty, such as delayed delivery to the user, must be
reported to VAKI upon receipt of the equipment and agreed in writing.
VAKI undertakes to repair all defects that are due to faults in the design, materials used, or
manufacture of the equipment. These defects will be rectified by repairing the equipment, or
replacing components. The customer may be required to return the complete unit or parts thereof
to the factory in Iceland for repair.
VAKI accepts corresponding warranty for original parts fitted by VAKI as replacements, for a
period of one (1) year from the date supplied.
VAKI will not be liable for:
Incorrect assembly and use, or inadequate maintenance
Defects which result from the fitting of materials, components or devices not supplied
by VAKI, and which are purchased and fitted by the user.
Defects due to changes made to the equipment by the user, without the written
consent of VAKI.
Faulty or inadequate repairs carried out by the user.
Normal wear and tear of the equipment.
Faulty connection of electrical equipment
Faults caused by excessive voltage.
Damage or stoppage due to immersion of the computer or camera in water.
Damage to electrical supply cables.
Any economic loss that my arise from production stoppage.

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If faults or defects appear in the equipment, the user must report this in writing to VAKI or its
appointed representative as soon as possible, and without unjustifiable delay. The report must be
sent within two (2) weeks from the expiry of the deadline, which is one (1) year from the date of
supply by VAKI Iceland.
If the purchaser does not inform VAKI or its representative within the time limits stated above,
the purchaser shall forfeit the rights of the warranty.

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3 Components
After delivery, the main parts of the counter need to be
bolted together. These are the Counting head, Counter
body, legs, inlet, and outlet. The legs are assembled and
fitted with the wheels at the front and the inlet tub and
outlet bolted to the counter body as shown. Instructional
video is availible at www.vaki.is.
To ensure the camera inside is correctly positioned it is important that the counting head is
securely fitted onto the main chassis and firmly seated on the four corner pads.
The Micro / Macro can be supplied as a single channel counter or with multiple channels.
The four-channel Macro counter is shown here. The main steps in the assembly are always the same
but there may be different inlets and outlets according to the counter specifation.
Figure 2 - Counter Components
1. Multi-Channel inlets
2. Counter Head
3. Counter Body
4. Channel
5. Multi channel outlet
6. Legs
7. Lamp housing
8. Dewatering outlet
9. Up-well inlet
Figure 1 - Counter Assembly

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Other equipment supplied:
Counter Manual
Power cable
Temporary license for size estimation (3 month)
Multi channel outlet (For multi channel counters)
Single channel outlet (For single channel counters)
Optional extras:
Size estimation
Back-up power supply & surge protection
USB mouse and keyboard
Single channel outlet
Nettverkskabel.
Single channel outlet (Not
included with multi channel
counters)
Kit for intern oppvarming.

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4 Counter head
The counter can be supplied with a counting head where the camera, power supply, heating
element and PC with touch screen are integrated in the head or with the so-called split head
solution where the PC comes as a separate device which can either be mounted on a bracket on the
head, or away from the counter itself.
At / below the screen there are connection ports and inputs for connection of power, lamp,
alarm and any accessories such as keyboard / mouse / printer.
The counting head is constantly evolving, so there are slightly different versions on the market.
The figures below show two versions where PC is integrated into the head.
Figure 3 - Old head design
Figure 4 - New head design
1. 110/220VAC power connector
2. On/Off button
3. Ethernet port
4. USB port
5. USB port
6. Serial port
7. Control port for overload/batch alarm
8. Lamp/heater connector

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The split head solution may look like the pictures below.
Figure 5 - 4 Channel Macro w/ Split Head
The PC can be mounted on both sides of
the counter, or away from the counter. If
the PC is mounted far away from the
counter, it will need a seperate power
supply, and an ethernet cable to connect
it to the counter head.
Figure 6 - Split head side view
Split head solution seen from the side.
1. Bracket where the PC is mounted
on.
2. Lamp/heater connector