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VEMCO VR60 RECEIVER
HARDWARE MANUAL
12-12-2011
Copyright © 2011 by VEMCO
A Division of AMIRIX Systems Inc.

Table of Contents

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Vemco VR60 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Acoustic Frequency69 kHz
Maximum Depth500 m
Battery LifeUp to 10 years
Dimensions222 mm x 51 mm
Operating Depth500 m
Detection Range1000 m

Summary

Warranty and Disclaimer

Warranty Terms and Exclusions

Details the one-year warranty, its limitations, and excluded conditions.

Warranty Procedures

Covers notice periods, remedy, and handling of returned items.

Legal Clauses

Includes license agreement, export compliance, and negotiated agreement terms.

Introduction

About VEMCO

Overview of VEMCO as a leader in oceanographic research tools since 1979.

System Overview

Description of the VR60 receiver's function and capabilities.

VR60 Receiver Hardware

Power, Controls, and Indicators

Details on the power switch, fuses, gain, volume, and signal level indicators.

Case Access and Ports

Procedure for opening the case and description of data output port.

Channel Selection

Method for selecting preselected operating frequencies.

Installation and Operation

Installation Process

Inspection steps and connecting the receiver and hydrophone.

Operational Modes

Procedures for telemetry and tracking/locating applications.

VR60 Receiver Options

Option Details

Descriptions of Decoder/Display, Battery, Memory, Cable, Coded Transmitter, and Frequency options.

Interface Features

Keypad, display, serial port, and external control functionalities.

Operation Alerts and Prompts

Low Power Supply Warning

System alerts for declining power supply voltage.

Display Prompts

Explanation of interactive prompts for decoded display operation.

Decode Operations

Decoding Transmitters

Procedure for decoding data from specific transmitters.

Pulse Analysis

Using Decode Period for pingers and measuring pulses per minute.

Frequency Management

Setting and changing receiver frequencies.

Setup Procedures

System Configuration

Setting time, printer, log interval, and blanking interval.

Transmitter Calibration

Entering setup data, units, slope, and intercept for transmitters.

Unit Conversion

Depth and Temperature Conversion

Examples and factors for converting depth and temperature units.

Internal Battery (Option 02)

Battery Management

Charging procedures and expected battery life.

VR60 Memory (Option 03B)

Memory Capacity and Filling

Estimating storage limits and calculating memory fill time.

Logging Setup

Configuring the Log Interval for data storage.

Decoding and Logging

Logging Control

Enabling/disabling data logging during decoding.

Memory Status

Visual indicators for memory usage and status.

Data Retrieval and Management

Data Retrieval Options

Overview of viewing, printing, erasing, and dumping data.

Data Download and Erasing

Methods for downloading data to a computer and erasing memory.

Battery Replacement

Replacement Methods and Actions

Procedures for replacing batteries and post-replacement data erase.

Coded Transmitter Operations (Option 07)

Setup and Identification

Configuring for coded transmitters and identifying transmitter types.

Coded Channels

Coded Map Definition

Explains channels, sync/bin values for transmitter identification.

Non-Standard Frequencies (Option 08)

Option 08 Frequency List

Table of alternative preset frequencies for the CHANNEL switch.

Software Programs

VSCAN and VR60PC

Software for receiver setup, data logging, and coded transmitters.

Option Combinations and Software Setup

Compatibility and Connection

Option compatibility table and steps for software connection.

Appendix and Glossary

Glossary of Terms

Definitions for key terms like Sync, Log Interval, and Blanking Interval.

Hardware Specifications

VR60 Receiver Specs

Detailed technical specifications for the VR60 receiver unit.

Hydrophone Specs

Technical specifications for VH65, V10, VH32, and V11 hydrophones.

Coded Channels (Order Specific)

Custom Coded Map

Specific coded map details for the order (e.g., VEMCO Coded Map 'D').

System Diagrams

Diagram List

List of available system diagrams, including schematics and layouts.

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