Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................ 1
1.1 System Overview ................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 VR2Tx Case ....................................................................................................................... 3
2 Getting Started .................................................................... 4
2.1 Open the VR2Tx Case ........................................................................................................ 4
2.2 Install Battery ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Close the VR2Tx Case ........................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Testing .............................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1 In-Air Test ................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.2 In-Water Test ............................................................................................................ 12
3 Communication ................................................................... 13
3.1 Installing the VUE software ............................................................................................... 13
3.2 Connecting with Bluetooth ................................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 Using INTERNAL Bluetooth ...................................................................................... 14
3.2.2 Using the EXTERNAL Bluetooth Adapter ................................................................. 14
3.3 Activate Wireless feature .................................................................................................. 15
3.4 Establish Bluetooth communication ................................................................................... 16
3.5 Select Transmitter Options ................................................................................................ 18
3.6 Select Logging Options ..................................................................................................... 20
3.7 Create Watch Table .......................................................................................................... 22
3.8 Record mode .................................................................................................................... 24
3.8.1 Start a Study ............................................................................................................. 24
3.9 Offload Data ...................................................................................................................... 26
3.10 Disconnect communication with receiver ...................................................................... 27
4 Deployment ....................................................................... 28
4.1 Deployment Facts/Tips ..................................................................................................... 28
4.1.1 Mooring .................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.2 Spacing .................................................................................................................... 28
4.1.3 Biofouling .................................................................................................................. 28
4.2 Mooring Line Attachment .................................................................................................. 29
5 Maintenance ...................................................................... 31
5.1 Battery Replacement ........................................................................................................ 31
5.1.1 Disconnecting and Removing Battery ....................................................................... 31
5.1.2 Resetting the Battery Usage Indicator ...................................................................... 32
5.2 O-ring Care ....................................................................................................................... 33
5.2.1 Remove O-rings ....................................................................................................... 33
5.2.2 Clean O-ring Surfaces .............................................................................................. 34
5.2.3 Install O-ring ............................................................................................................. 36
5.3 Storage ............................................................................................................................. 36