Vemco Ascent AR2, User Manual

Page 1: ...D O C 5 8 3 0 0 3 AR AR2 USER GUIDE V E R S I O N 1 3 J U L Y 2 8 2 0 1 8 S T U D E N T NA M E R O O M N U M B E R Requires the use of the latest VUE software...

Page 2: ...esent a serious health hazard particularly when combined with water Most VEMCO receivers and acoustic releases use this type of battery A battery breach can occur if a VEMCO receiver or acoustic relea...

Page 3: ...elf and others 4 If a receiver or acoustic release shows any signs of internal pressure or breach do NOT attempt to open it Handle it very gently and store it in an isolated location then call VEMCO C...

Page 4: ...T AR Section 4 Deployment Important points to consider in a deployment plan and the most common attachment method Section 5 Maintenance How to care for the ASCENT AR including replacing the battery an...

Page 5: ...munication 10 3 4 1 The Receiver Tab 11 3 5 Select Logging Options 12 3 6 Acoustic Release in VUE 13 3 7 Logging mode 14 3 7 1 Start Logging 14 3 8 Offload Data 16 3 9 Disconnect communication with re...

Page 6: ...ons window 42 7 1 5 I don t want VUE to disconnect from the ASCENT AR after 30 inactive minutes How do I change that 42 7 1 6 What is the Release Test 42 7 2 ASCENT AR related questions 43 7 2 1 How m...

Page 7: ...ithout prior written consent of AMIRIX Systems Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by AMIRIX Systems Inc is under license Other trademark...

Page 8: ...espond to a VR100 200 without entering a specific serial number or location Communicate additional status information to the VR100 200 and make changes to select receive and transmit operations while...

Page 9: ...void striking the hydrophone or allowing any object to impact it as damage may occur that would prevent the release from communicating with the VR100 200 Do not bump the hydrophone or the release may...

Page 10: ...e Frequency 81 0 kHz Battery Life Approximately 28 AR w D cell or 60 months AR2 w DD cell Memory 16 MB Operating temperature 5 C to 40 C Water must not freeze Maximum Depth 500 meters 730 psi Software...

Page 11: ...tal Internal Casing The smaller battery operates the release motor and is already connected The D or DD cell Lithium battery powers all other operations in the ASCENT AR and is usually shipped unconne...

Page 12: ...CENT AR serial number to appear on the screen f Select the ASCENT AR g Select Status from the menu press 1 on keypad h Select Get Range press 1 on keypad This establishes communication between the ASC...

Page 13: ...inutes in order for the release to report the ready state again 2 2 2 In Water Test Tests performed in water are almost identical to the in air test explained above The only difference is that the equ...

Page 14: ...ion with the VEMCO ASCENT AR we provide our users with a Bluetooth USB adapter in the ASCENT AR Communications Package that we are confident will provide reliable functionality 3 1 Installing the VUE...

Page 15: ...the red X is not present If this happens follow the suggestions in the Bluetooth Troubleshooting Guide available on our website 3 Connect to the receiver Instructions are found in the receiver s user...

Page 16: ...NT AR indicates the mode state the release is in at the time A bright long red flash once a second indicates that the ASCENT AR is now ready for wireless communication but is not yet in communication...

Page 17: ...ds the release the ASCENT icon will be displayed in the Bluetooth Devices section of the Home tab with the release serial number for identification It will display all Bluetooth activated devices LED...

Page 18: ...release you are communicating with is the intended unit particularly before initializing and erasing memory or data could be lost Communication can occur with any ASCENT AR with Bluetooth wireless tec...

Page 19: ...tics will be logged If you d like to change what is logged follow the steps below Click the gear shaped icon in the VUE ribbon and select Logging Options to open the Logging Options dialogue box STEP...

Page 20: ...r shaped Device Options select Acoustic Release A window will open requiring you to confirm the release before the command will be sent to the release Click the gear shaped icon in the VUE ribbon and...

Page 21: ...ting up a study allows you to enter information in the ASCENT AR that will aid you in identifying its deployment location and even a description of the study such as the study s title or other informa...

Page 22: ...e Enter a description of the study in the Study Configuration window The station name is optional and can be selected from a list of existing stations if a database is open or by simply typing in the...

Page 23: ...will be stored in the selected file type s and location regardless of if the data is directly imported in to the VUE database or not If a database is not open when data is offloaded then the data wil...

Page 24: ...hite X to disconnect the communication between the ASCENT AR and VUE software A window will appear to confirm that you want to close the ASCENT AR View window When the communication is disconnected th...

Page 25: ...any biofouling In high flow locations you may consider using hydro dynamically shaped buoys and low profile anchors For the best horizontal range and acoustic communication mount the ASCENT AR in a ve...

Page 26: ...safety glasses gloves etc 4 2 Mooring Line Attachment A common method used to attach an ASCENT AR to a mooring line is to thread the rope through one of the holes in the float attachment bracket wrap...

Page 27: ...munication between the ASCENT AR and the VR100 200 and reduces the talk time necessary to communicate 9 Press the MENU button twice to move back to the Transponding menu 10 Select Acoustic Release 3 1...

Page 28: ...O ring and removing it Place the O ring in a safe location for use later Replacements are available from VEMCO STEP 1 Locate one end of the retaining pin The ends can be seen inside the O ring groove...

Page 29: ...pin would result in the lug not releasing DO NOT grease the retaining O ring Insert the threaded end of the mooring lug shown below on right onto the threaded rod in the end of the ASCENT AR STEP 6 Tu...

Page 30: ...ASCENT AR AR2 Manual 28 July 2018 23 Push the Retaining O ring over the edge of the case so it sits in the groove Check the circumference of the case to verify the O ring is securely in the groove ST...

Page 31: ...this reason VEMCO recommends the ASCENT AR be opened in a controlled environment and not in the field or on the deck of a boat Make sure there is absolutely no water on or near the ASCENT AR case Wate...

Page 32: ...therefore the end cap until turning become easier NOTE The Float attachment bracket may rotate on the case STEP 3 Remove the steel rod from the ASCENT AR case and set it aside Continue by hand twistin...

Page 33: ...nd pull the connector apart The connector is small and a small flat screw driver may be helpful Grip one end of the battery and lift it out of the battery compartment VR2AR shown STEP 3 Place the oute...

Page 34: ...the battery compartment see arrow in photo below and left AR model shown Press the wired end of the battery down into the battery compartment STEP 1 Position the release so you can see the Status Lig...

Page 35: ...m of the ASCENT AR to reduce the occurrence of condensation in the ASCENT AR Three of these packs should remain in the case during storage and deployment We recommend that you replace the desiccant pa...

Page 36: ...release Apply pressure to the rod so it turns in a clockwise direction when you are facing the hydrophone Continue moving the rod until the end cap touches the edge of the outer cylinder Don t over ti...

Page 37: ...to VUE software see steps at sections 3 3 Activate Wireless feature and 3 4 Establish Bluetooth communication Once VUE has connected to the ASCENT AR it will determine if a BUI reset is required and...

Page 38: ...object which may damage the groove surface when removing the O rings 1 Use a lint free cloth to grip two points on the O ring with your thumb and finger approximately 5 cm apart It s best to start wi...

Page 39: ...ternal electronics If you find debris dirt dust hair etc inside a groove then use a lint free swab to remove it If you find a scratch in any of the O ring surfaces then contact our Support department...

Page 40: ...circumference of the release to make sure the entire O ring is in the groove 3 Slowly move the second O ring over the ASCENT AR s body over the threads and into the remaining groove Check that it s en...

Page 41: ...nds Logging mode recording sensor data Two quick red flashes every 10 seconds Memory full Continuous long red flashes 1 per second Ready for Bluetooth wireless technology communication Red light on co...

Page 42: ...me that feature is used For example if Confirm before closing ASCENT AR is selected then a query will open the next time Bluetooth communication with an ASCENT AR is closed Changing an action is also...

Page 43: ...A new Lithium battery will last approximately 14 months D cell 60 months DD cell in an ASCENT AR AR2 The AA Lithium battery is dedicated to motor operation during the release process and can perform m...

Page 44: ...n designing a mooring plan or mooring equipment The dimensions in inches of the cases are shown in the drawing below 6 5 1 ASCENT AR NOTE Battery life is consumed from the time the battery is installe...

Page 45: ...VEMCO ASCENT AR AR2 Manual 28 July 2018 38 6 5 2 ASCENT AR2...

Page 46: ...R receiver name but the process and screens are the same for the ASCENT products STEP 2 Assuming all data has been offloaded from the ASCENT and is safely stored on your PC click OK to acknowledge thi...

Page 47: ...UE software will not let you install a firmware file for the incorrect model type Click the Open button to continue The rest of the procedure matches the instructions found in Steps 2 5 in the automat...

Page 48: ...d the Time Zone settings are correct and match i e your computer time is correct for the time zone you have selected then your data will be stored in the correct UTC format at the time of initializati...

Page 49: ...ooth connection to conserve the release battery If you do not want this to occur open the Options window section 7 1 4 select the Devices tab and un check the Automatically close inactive release conn...

Page 50: ...dB results in greater range For example in good conditions the ASCENT AR should yield ranges of 800 1200 m There are some exceptions where high power and a reflective and low noise environment may cau...

Page 51: ...ceive RMA information and send the unit back to VEMCO for assessment repair 8 1 2 I see a Battery Usage Indicator reset warning in VUE The VUE software and the firmware in your release have a battery...

Page 52: ...water may enter the case NOTE Physical shocks to the release such as bumping into a solid object when it is at any depth can result in a considerably higher pressure on the casing than just the depth...

Page 53: ...released from the ASCENT AR case carefully unscrew the end cap from the outer cylinder section 5 1 1 Use fresh water to rinse the internal parts of the ASCENT AR while avoiding skin contact with any b...

Page 54: ...CENT AR with a damp cloth and mild detergent Do not use solvents Do not use a scraper or abrasive cleaner on the LED window or the seal surfaces 9 2 Contact Information VEMCO 20 Angus Morton Drive Bed...

Page 55: ...a VR100 and Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless certifications ASCENT AR version Hardware ID 3 Hardware ID 3 Bluetooth ID B012394 D028756 FCC ID ED9LMX9838 A8TBM78ABCDEFGH Industry Canada ID IC 1520A LMX9838...

Page 56: ...c via VR100 and Bluetooth Bluetooth wireless certifications ASCENT AR2 version Hardware ID 3 Hardware ID 3 Bluetooth ID B012394 D028756 FCC ID ED9LMX9838 A8TBM78ABCDEFGH Industry Canada ID IC 1520A LM...

Page 57: ...suant hereto shall at all times remain with the BUYER except that title to a returned accessory equipment part or Product shall pass to VEMCO concurrently with shipment to BUYER of any item furnished...

Page 58: ...the hazards of a product and advice about safety precautions SDSs are usually written by the manufacturer or supplier of the product Offloading Retrieving data from a VEMCO release and storing it in...

Page 59: ...Device Options Logging Options 17 Failed Open 48 Firmware Update 44 Grease O rings 37 Re arming mooring lug 27 Initialize Study 19 What is it 46 Logging Options 17 Memory Flash 39 Options window 47 O...