Vemco VR2W Installation guide

VR2W BASICS
MANUAL
December 9, 2011
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VR2W BATTERY INSTALLATION
This is a quick reference for installing or replacing the VR2W battery, and for attaching
the VR2W receiver to a mooring line. The complete VR2W manual can obtained by
contacting our sales staff or can be viewed at www.vemco.com in PDF format.
BATTERY
The VR2W receiver is powered by a single "D" size 3.6 Volt Lithium battery with a connector
attached – the Tadiran TL-5930/F. The battery is not installed in the VR2W when it is shipped
to prevent battery life loss during shipping. Battery life is consumed from the time the battery
is installed so always remove the battery when the receiver is not being used for an extended
period of time. The battery must be installed before the VR2W can be initialized.
Battery Life
A new Lithium D-cell battery will last approximately 15 months in a VR2W-69kHz and
approximately 8 months in a VR2W-180kHz.
Battery life is consumed from the time the battery is installed, even if
the VR2W is not initialized for a study. Unlike the VR2 receiver, the
VR2W begins recording when the battery is installed.
Battery Installation/Replacement
Inserting or replacing a battery in the VR2W requires three basic steps, opening the case,
inserting/replacing the battery, and closing the case. Each of these steps is dealt with in detail in
the following sections. Two steel rods are necessary to properly open and close the VR2W
case. A pair of rods is included with each shipment of VR2W receivers.
Opening the VR2W Case
1) Make sure there is absolutely no water on or near the VR2W case. If the VR2W is attached
to a wet rope, remove the receiver from the rope before opening the case.
WARNING: It is vitally important that the electronics inside the receiver case do not
come in contact with any water. 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.
2) Place the VR2W on a clean, flat surface so the
transducer is hanging over the edge as shown in the
photo. DO NOT let the receiver fall off the surface.
3) Insert one steel rod into the hole that runs through the
diameter of the case near the flat end of the VR2W.
This rod is labelled "B" in the photo.
4) Insert the other steel rod into the wider end of the probe
hole on the end-cap of the receiver. Make sure the rod
is fully inserted into the hole or damage may occur to
the probe hole. This rod is labelled "A" in the photo.
Opening the VR2W case.
5) Place a hand on the back of the receiver to hold it in place (see photo).

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6) Apply pressure to rod "A" in a downward direction (see arrow in photo) so the end-cap
twists in a counter-clockwise direction when you are facing the transducer. Rod "B" will
act as a brace while you apply pressure.
7) Continue moving the rod in the counter-clockwise direction until turning becomes easier.
8) Remove the steel rods from the VR2W case.
9) Use your hands to continue twisting the end-cap in a counter-clockwise direction until the
end-cap and outer cylinder separate.
10) Slide the end-cap and cylinder apart until the battery compartment has cleared the cylinder.
WARNING: DO NOT impact the threads on the end-cap or they will dent and prevent the
VR2W case from closing. See the Trouble Shooting section of VR2W manual for tips
on thread care.
Inserting / Connecting Battery
STEP 1
Was the battery shipped inside
the receiver? Then connect
the two halves of the battery
connector as shown in Steps 8
and 9 (below) to power the
receiver. If not, then continue
with Step 2
STEP 2
Verify the O-ring inside the
battery
cavity is
still at the
back of
the cavity.
STEP 3
Slide the
Lithium D-cell
battery into
the battery
section at the
end of the
receiver so the battery’s wires are
outside the case.
STEP 4
Insert the battery pin into one
of the holes in the edge
around the battery cavity and
slide the pin across the end of
the battery until the ends of the
pin are both in the receiver
case (see
photo at
right).
Downward
force (see
red arrow)
may be
required on
battery end
to get the pin
started.
STEP 6
Place the battery wires into the
gap in the end of the receiver case
closest to the battery connector on
the case. There are two gaps in
the end of the case.
STEP 5
Check that
both ends of
the pin are
flush with the
case.
STEP 7
Place the O-ring in the O-ring
groove around the end of the
case so the battery wires are
inside the O-ring. This also
holds the battery pin in place.
STEP 8
Connect the two battery
connector halves together
until a “click” is heard and the
VR2W receiver’s light begins
flashing.
STEP 9
Gather any excess battery wire at
the end of the battery cavity and
not along the side of the receiver
casing. This reduces the chance of
damage to the battery wires.

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Closing the VR2W Case
1) Make sure the serial number on the band in the middle of the outer cylinder matches the
serial number on the internal casing. This is particularly important when more than one
VR2W receiver is open at the same time.
2) Inspect the O-ring surfaces to be sure they are clean, undamaged, and debris free.
3) Inspect the two O-rings near the threads on the end-cap to make
sure they have not been damaged and that they are properly
greased (see the Trouble Shooting section of VR2W manual for
proper O-ring care).
4) Place a fresh desiccant pack in the bottom of the cylinder so both
ends of the pack are touching the cylinder’s sides.
5) Slide the end-cap into the cylinder until the first threads are inside
the outer cylinder (see photo).
6) Turn the end-cap in a clockwise direction (when looking at the
transducer) with your hand until it becomes too hard to turn. Desiccant pack in cylinder
7) Place the VR2W on a clean, flat surface so the transducer is hanging over the edge as
shown in the photo. DO NOT let the receiver fall off the surface.
8) Insert one steel rod into the hole that runs through the
diameter of the case near the flat end of the VR2W. This rod
is labelled "B" in the photo.
9) Insert the other steel rod into the wider end of the probe hole
on the end-cap of the receiver. Make sure the rod is fully
inserted or damage may occur to the probe hole. This rod is
labelled "A" in the photo.
10) Place a hand on the back of the receiver to hold it in place
(see photo).
11) Apply pressure to rod "A" in a downward direction (see
arrow in photo) so the end-cap twists in a clockwise direction
when you are facing the transducer. Rod "B" will act as a brace while you apply pressure.
Closing VR2W case.
12) Continue moving the rod until the end-cap suddenly stops turning. DO NOT continue to
apply pressure on the rod or the receiver case will be damaged. The gap between the end-
cap and the outer cylinder will be closed. Do not over tighten the end-cap or the receiver
case will be damaged.
13) Remove the steel rods from the VR2W case.
14) Deploy the VR2W receiver.
CAUTION: It is recommended that the VR2W is tested with a test pinger and the VUE software
prior to deployment to ensure proper operation of the VR2W.
A desiccant pack has been included in the bottom of the
VR2W to reduce the occurrence of condensation in the
VR2W. This pack should remain in the receiver case during
storage and deployment.
We recommend that you replace the desiccant pack with
each deployment and with each battery replacement cycle
(see manual for instructions).
More information on the availability and usage of these packs
is located on our website, www.vemco.com.

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ATTACHMENT METHODS
The common method used to attach a VR2W receiver to a mooring line is to use five cable ties
with certain qualities (cable tie information is found in Appendix E of the VR2W manual). One
set of five cable ties is shipped with the receiver and more may be purchased from VEMCO.
Details for using the cable ties are found in the Cable Tie Attachment Method section.
Additional equipment may be purchased from VEMCO to allow other methods of attachment to
be used, including the traditional mounting rod used with past VR2W receiver cases. Contact
VEMCO for more information on the optional
attachment methods.
For best horizontal range, mount the VR2W
receiver in a vertical position. If the VR2W is
deployed close to the bottom of the water, mount
the VR2W with the transducer pointing up to the
surface. If the VR2W is deployed close to the surface of the water, position the VR2W so the
transducer is pointing down.
The transducer must be kept free of
mooring lines regardless of the
attachment method. Objects around
the transducer will affect the detection
range of the VR2W receiver.
Cable Tie Attachment Method
The VR2W is attached directly to the mooring line with five non-releasing cable ties. Five
cable ties are supplied with the VR2W and replacement cable ties can be purchased from
VEMCO. Follow the instructions listed below to attach the VR2W receiver to the rope used as
the mooring line. A minimum rope size of 3/8" diameter nylon rope is suggested.
1) Open the "warp in the rope":
a) Identify the location on the rope where the bottom of the VR2W receiver will be
attached.
b) Twist the rope so the strands of the rope separate from each other and an opening in the
rope is seen. A photo and description is found in the Glossary section of VR2W manual.
2) Slide one of the cable ties through the center of the rope. This cable tie is identified as
number 5 in the photo below.
3) Place the VR2W receiver against the rope so the hole running through the bottom of the
receiver is lined up with the cable tie.
4) Pass the cable tie through the hole in the bottom of the receiver and latch the cable tie so the
head of the cable tie is next to the rope.
5) Wrap the cable tie labelled 4 in the photo below around the body of the VR2W so the cable
tie is in the bottom half of the lower groove in the VR2W body (see the photo below).
6) Open the "warp in the rope" as described in Step 1 to line up with the #4 cable tie.
7) Slide the cable tie through the center of the rope and latch the cable tie so the head of the
cable tie is next to the rope.
8) Wrap a cable tie around the VR2W receiver and the rope so the cable tie occupies the top
half of the lower groove in the VR2W body (see the photo below).
9) Latch the cable tie so the head of the cable tie is over the rope. This cable tie is #3 in the
photo below.
10) Repeat Steps 5 to 9 to place the cable ties labelled 1 and 2 in the photo below in the upper
groove in the VR2W body.
11) Trim the cable ties so there is no excess cable tie material and no sharp edges.

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3 4 5
1 2
Cable tie locations shown for attaching the VR2W receiver to a mooring line.
IMPORTANT: Cut the cable ties when removing a VR2W from the mooring line. DO
NOT re-use cable ties. Use only new cable ties when deploying a VR2W receiver.
LED FLASHES
The red LED on the side of the VR2W case flashes based on the task being performed or the
status of the receiver. The flashes can be interpreted using the table below.
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VR2W LED Flashes Interpretation of Flashes
No flash Battery is disconnected or has depleted
Two quick flashes every 5 seconds VR2W is in record mode (records any
received pings)
Two quick flashes every 10 seconds The VR2W memory full
One short flash An acoustic ping was received
One long flash A complete detection was written to
memory
Continuous long flashes (1 per second) The VR2W is ready for Bluetooth wireless
technology communication
LED on constantly Communicating with VUE software using
Bluetooth wireless technology
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