VAKI Micro, User Manual

Page 1: ...Utgave Apr 2018 SW versjon 4 04 X User Manual Micro Macro fish counter...

Page 2: ...7 1 Turn on counter 13 8 Main screen 14 9 Calibrating and Visibility 19 9 1 Visibility 19 Visibility Examples 21 9 2 Calibrating the counter 23 10 Set fish size 24 11 Test with water only 25 12 Start...

Page 3: ...Manual for VAKI Micro Macro Page 2 16 Settings 35 17 Switch between single and multi channel mode 37 18 Storage of the counter 37 Technical specification 38 Standard Counters 40...

Page 4: ...he counters for use with more specialised species including prawn shrimp eel and ornamental fish The counters are based on a digital scanning camera and computer vision The outlines of objects that pa...

Page 5: ...customer may be required to return the complete unit or parts thereof to the factory in Iceland for repair VAKI accepts corresponding warranty for original parts fitted by VAKI as replacements for a p...

Page 6: ...sentative as soon as possible and without unjustifiable delay The report must be sent within two 2 weeks from the expiry of the deadline which is one 1 year from the date of supply by VAKI Iceland If...

Page 7: ...y positioned it is important that the counting head is securely fitted onto the main chassis and firmly seated on the four corner pads The Micro Macro can be supplied as a single channel counter or wi...

Page 8: ...3 month Multi channel outlet For multi channel counters Single channel outlet For single channel counters Optional extras Size estimation Back up power supply surge protection USB mouse and keyboard S...

Page 9: ...the counter itself At below the screen there are connection ports and inputs for connection of power lamp alarm and any accessories such as keyboard mouse printer The counting head is constantly evol...

Page 10: ...an be mounted on both sides of the counter or away from the counter If the PC is mounted far away from the counter it will need a seperate power supply and an ethernet cable to connect it to the count...

Page 11: ...ure 7 Split head rear On back of the head there is 110 220VAC Power in 12V Computer power Ethernet connector On off button Figure 8 Split head front On the other side of the head 1 Ventilation 2 Glass...

Page 12: ...temperatures can affect the computer Before each count check that the mirror is completely clean and free from any stains residue or water droplets Ensure that all pipes and hoses are securely fastene...

Page 13: ...oes not create over counting and adjust pump as required Ref section 7 2 Test with water only 6 1 Vacuum Pumps When using larger vacuum pumps it may be necessary to provide additional dewatering or a...

Page 14: ...operation temperature The counting program will normally start automatically If it does not then the counting program can be started by pressing the icon oripassin Shortcut If the counter is used at...

Page 15: ...or the normal display with the number per channel Total count 2 START SESSION starts a new count 3 STOP SESSION stops the session and generates a report 4 Pause lets you pause the session for example...

Page 16: ...the counter load is The bar will be green from 0 100 yellow from 100 130 and red at load over 130 The risk of miscalculation increases with increasing load over 100 C Channels The names can be changed...

Page 17: ...k in this field you will be able to store the value and reset the value in the field You will be prompted with a confirmation window before the field is stored and reset Resetting does not affect the...

Page 18: ...corresponding channel Figure 12 Throughput Video Real time display of the camera s video image This can be used to see how fish pass through the counter and to see impurities on glass mirrors Figure 1...

Page 19: ...st be checked if it can be improved by cleaning the mirrors and glass Another option may be to replace the bulb or a VAKI service technician may need to be called in to adjust the camera Low light str...

Page 20: ...e visibility graph The black vertical lines represent the outer edges of the counting field for a 4 channel Macro they will also represent the three seperators bulkheads between the channels see the f...

Page 21: ...Macro should have a span of about 1800 1000 mm the exact value depends on the type of camera and lens used The Y axis represents the brightness on a scale from 0 to 255 The counter must be calibrated...

Page 22: ...n the brightness graph In this case it would be good to clean the glass and mirrors and calibrate the counter Figure 20 Visibility Example 2 This diagram also shows dirt or other impurities on the gla...

Page 23: ...ortion of the graph Figure 23 Visibility Example 5 This figure shows the result of zooming in on one of the bulkheads To get back to the entire graph one can click and drag left and up anywhere on the...

Page 24: ...is started The calibration resets the camera to its metering Press the Calibrate button on the main screen without water and or fish passing through the counter While the calibration is in progress N...

Page 25: ...buttons set the size group closest to the average size you intend to count Each size setting covers a range of fish approximately 5 x smaller and 5 x larger than the size setting Should sensitive set...

Page 26: ...ter The dewatering valve is adjusted using this screw Test run with water only through the counter and check that the counter does not show any counts due to water disturbance It may be necessary to a...

Page 27: ...board If this keyboard is used press CLOSE between each entry and press the keyboard button of the next field where you want to enter information Press the OK button after entering the desired informa...

Page 28: ...ss If a Store is pressed the following message appears on the screen The counting result in that button will be stored in the report along with the time Figure 28 Storing numbers message 12 2 Pausing...

Page 29: ...essage then appears on the screen Press OK to end the count or press Cancel to continue counting Figure 32 End session confirmation Furthermore the following window will appear on the screen if you pr...

Page 30: ...essing START SESSION ie the first 15 characters of this text Also note that the report is saved as a PDF file in C Reports Figure 33 Insert session information If the biomass measurement is activated...

Page 31: ...Manual for VAKI Micro Macro Page 30 Counting report example Figure 35 Counting report example...

Page 32: ...Manual for VAKI Micro Macro Page 31 Weight distribution graph example Optional add on Figure 36 Weight distribution graph...

Page 33: ...Manual for VAKI Micro Macro Page 32 Stored values is displayed at the end of the report if any values have been stored Figure 37 Stored values...

Page 34: ...through the counter per time unit Click on the chart to switch between channels 2 This pointer shows where in the recording the current image comes from 3 This pointer can be used to navigate the reco...

Page 35: ...are counted on the next frame 6 The START END button is used to select an area of the count to be controlled For example set the pointer 3 to the desired start time Press the START button The button t...

Page 36: ...ies The general rule is to increase decrease the weight constant by 50 of the error Example the average weight result is 110gr but 100gr was expected so the result is believed to be 10 too high so the...

Page 37: ...in the window that appears when you press the Pin kode button Figur 3 Figur 1 Under Folders it is possible to enter the name of the operator company and the company logo and these will then appear on...

Page 38: ...placed with a one channel outlet In the counting program you can switch between single channel or multi channel counting under Settings and Settings However it is recommended to leave the counter in m...

Page 39: ...1 5 x 0 7 x 1 6 2 4 m L x W x H Material Stainless steel AISI 316L Light source Micro Counter Macro Counter 18W 60cm 18 12 950 36W 120cm 18 12 950 Osram colour ref 950 Power consumption 110 220 V UPS...

Page 40: ...er Fry min 0 5 g 9500 14000 1 g 6500 10200 3 g 4300 7200 10 g 2800 4800 30 g 1600 3080 100g 800 1600 200g 600 1200 Accuracy 98 100 Fish sizes Macro 0 2g 400g Micro 0 2g 200g Fish species Sea bass sea...

Page 41: ...VAKI Micro Macro Page 40 1300 mm 1600 mm Standard Counters Single Channel Macro Legs are adjustable for up to 500mm extra height Sizes are approx for a standard counter 4 Channel Macro Quattro 2800 m...

Page 42: ...counting channels The channel dividers in the inlet can be removed and the upwelling inlet used to convert to single channel for fast deliveries Single Channel Micro The counting channel is 500mm wide...