Why does my Vemco Receiver VR100 display blink and click repeatedly?
- TtcarterAug 16, 2025
The blinking display and repeated clicking sound on your Vemco Receiver VR100 usually indicate that the battery is low and needs to be charged.
Why does my Vemco Receiver VR100 display blink and click repeatedly?
The blinking display and repeated clicking sound on your Vemco Receiver VR100 usually indicate that the battery is low and needs to be charged.
What to do if my computer does not see Vemco VR100 when the USB cable is plugged in?
If your computer doesn't recognize the Vemco Receiver when the USB cable is connected: * Turn the VR100 off and then back on. * If you're using an external USB hub, ensure that the hub is powered.
What to do if my Vemco VR100 Receiver won’t turn on after I turned it off?
If your Vemco VR100 Receiver won’t turn on after being turned off, the battery may need to be charged.
How to fix Vemco VR100 not listed in Receiver Control Interface window?
If your Vemco VR100 isn’t listed in the Receiver Control and Management Interface window, try the following: * Cycle the power on the VR100 receiver. * If the VR100 receiver is connected via a USB hub, disconnect and then reconnect the USB hub from the computer. * If you received your VR100 after March 2006, either new or upgraded, then you must use VR100 PC software version 2.0 or higher for the software to communicate with the VR100.
What to do if Vemco VR100 PC software says it is not compatible?
If you receive a message stating that the software is not compatible with your Vemco VR100, it may be because the firmware on the VR100 receiver is not compatible with the PC software. Ensure that you are using the latest version of the PC software. If you received your VR100 before March 2006 and it hasn’t been upgraded, then the VR100 PC software version 2.0 or higher won’t be able to communicate with the receiver. An older version of software must be used until the VR100 is sent to VEMCO for upgrade.
How to troubleshoot no audio signal on Vemco Receiver VR100?
If you can't hear an audio signal on your Vemco Receiver VR100, but the detection indicator light is flashing, check the following: * Ensure the volume is not too low. * Verify that the audio is not muted. * Check if headphones are plugged into the VR100.
Why is my Vemco VR100 Receiver display blinking and clicking?
The display blinks and the Vemco Receiver makes a repeated clicking sound because the battery is low and needs to be re-charged.
How to fix no audio signal on Vemco VR100 but detection light is flashing?
If you can't hear an audio signal from your Vemco Receiver but the detection indicator light is flashing, the volume may be too low, the audio may be muted, or headphones might be plugged into the VR100.
What to do if computer does not see Vemco VR100?
If your computer does not recognize the Vemco Receiver when the USB cable is plugged in, try turning the VR100 off and then back on. Also, if you are using an external USB hub, ensure that the hub is powered.
Why won't my Vemco Receiver turn on?
If your Vemco Receiver won’t turn on after you turned it off, the battery may need to be charged.
Outlines the essential steps for setting up and using the VR100 receiver for initial operation and tag detection.
Explains the purpose, types, and proper use of the VR100's connectors and protective caps.
Explains the functions of the VR100's front panel controls, indicators, keypad, and display.
Explains the different types of hydrophones and their recommended uses with the VR100 receiver.
Covers the initial setup procedures for the VR100 receiver, including connecting components and configuring settings.
Step-by-step guide on how to properly connect the hydrophone to the VR100 receiver.
Instructions on setting the VR100's local time and UTC offset for accurate data logging.
Details how to enter sensor tag information into the VR100 for correct data display and analysis.
Step-by-step instructions for configuring a coded sensor tag in the VR100 receiver.
Step-by-step instructions for configuring a continuous sensor tag in the VR100 receiver.
Explains how to configure channels to listen for specific types of VEMCO tags.
Guides on setting up a channel to monitor continuous pingers without sensors.
Instructions for configuring a channel to monitor continuous sensor tags.
Details on setting up a channel to monitor coded tags.
Steps to configure Channel 8 for transponding communication with other VEMCO receivers.
Provides guidance on testing the VR100 and deployed tags before field deployment.
Instructions for downloading and installing the VR100 PC software (VR100HS) on your computer.
Step-by-step guide on establishing communication between the VR100 receiver and a PC via USB.
Explains the VR100 Receiver window interface and its functionalities for data management and viewing.
Describes how to transfer data from the VR100 receiver to a computer using the VR100 PC software.
Instructions for downloading all stored data from the VR100 receiver to the PC.
Details on retrieving only the new data stored since the last offload.
Explains how to save offloaded data as a ZLOG file for record-keeping.
Guides on how to clear the VR100's event log memory after data offload.
Explains how to create, edit, and transfer sensor tag setups using the VR100 PC software.
Step-by-step guide for adding sensor tag information into the VR100 PC software.
Instructions on how to modify existing sensor tag information within the Tag Manager.
Details the process of transferring tag and map setups from the PC to the VR100 receiver.
Explains how to manually track tagged animals using a directional hydrophone and the VR100.
Details how to monitor active tags in real-time using the VR100's Monitor mode.
Step-by-step guide on using the VR100 and a directional hydrophone for manual tag tracking.
Details how to establish and perform acoustic communication with other VEMCO receivers using the VR100.
Guides on initiating acoustic communication with VEMCO receivers via a transponding hydrophone.
Instructions for sending release commands to a VR2AR receiver from the VR100.
Explains how to erase the VR100's event log memory after data offload.
Step-by-step instructions for charging the VR100's internal battery.
Provides detailed information about the VR100's battery, including charging and service life.
Provides instructions and a checklist for updating the VR100 receiver's firmware.
Provides troubleshooting steps for communication problems with receivers.
Solutions for problems with audio signals and detection indicator lights.
Solutions for the receiver not turning on or not being detected by the computer.
| Frequency Range | 10 Hz to 100 kHz |
|---|---|
| Weight in air | 3.5 kg |
| Operating Temperature | -5°C to +40°C |
| Operating Depth | 150 m (492 ft) |
| Channels | Single channel |