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1. Insert the Flash disk, or find the Vector.exe on the web site.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions, accept the default settings. The Setup program will by default
install the application in the c:\Nortek\Vector folder and create an application shortcut in the
Nortek programs folder and on the desktop.
3. Restart your PC if prompted to, to finalize the installation process.
Communication with the instrument
Connect the instrument to one of the computer serial ports, using the Serial-to-USB adaptor. Select
Serial Port from the Communication menu to specify the port number to use. It is recommended to
accept the default baud rate settings - which is also the default instrument baud rate.
To check the instrument communication and verify that the instrument is connected, select Connect
from the Communication menu or click the corresponding toolbar button. A message box with an
identification or status string will pop up. Alternatively activate the Terminal Emulator window and
press the send break button to send a BREAK signal over the serial port. A break causes the
instrument to report an identification or status string. If it is not responding, or it responds with
something unexpected, check the Troubleshooting chapter.
Changing the Baud Rate
There are two baud rates that can be specified in the software; communication baud rate and
Recorder/firmware upgrade baud rate. A higher baud rate speeds up large file trasfers and is
appropriate when you have a short serial cable and a relatively noise-free environment.
The standard baud rate is 9600. However, for 64 Hz data collection, you will need to use 19 200
baud.
To change the baud rate and make it permanent, do the following:
1 Connect the Vector to your computer.
2 Set the baud rate in Communication > Serial Port to the baud rate you prefer.
3. Press Stop Data Collection. The software will change the baud rate and make it permanent.
If you remove power and reapply it, the Vector will re-awake with the new baud rate.
Note! If data download is interrupted, the Vector may be left with a baud rate setting other than the
one used for normal communication. When the software tries to establish communication in such
cases, it may spend a few moments searching for the correct baud rate to use.
2.1.3 Initial preparation
We recommend the following procedure to prepare the Vector for successful operation:
1. Verify that you have received all parts by using the Content of Shipment document that came with
the instrument as a reference.
2. Install the internal battery pack.
3. Install the Vector Software on a PC.
4. Before a deployment it is recommended to run a functional test as described in the Service
Manual to verify that the instrument is functioning as intended and thus avoiding using a
malfunctioning instrument during deployments.
5. When you are ready to make your measurements, mount the Vector in accordance with the
guidelines presented in Mounting and Handling the Probe. When deploying an instrument in the
field, the primary goal of any deployment is to keep the mooring at the chosen location and to
make as accurate measurements as possible.
6. We recommend starting a deployment with fresh batteries. If you are using an internal and
external battery the primary battery will be selected based on which has highest voltage.
7. Verifying performance prior to the actual deployment can be a good idea to verify that the
configuration works well and that you are going to record meaningful data before deploying the
Vector and leave it on its own. For this you may use the data collection mode.
8. Do not forget to erase any data recorded by the Vector before the deployment is started, if storage
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