Vemco VR4-UWM Quick Reference Manual

This VR4-UWM Quick Guide provides basic information on key VR4-UWM procedures. Full details for all VR4-UWM procedures are
found in the VR4-UWM User manual. We strongly recommend you study the full user manual before using this quick guide.
Bluetooth Communication
1. Place the VR4-UWM within 2 meters of the PC with the Bluetooth USB adapter attached.
2. Place the Comm Key (magnet) against the circular indent in the VR4-UWM's lid. The Status Light
red
should flash once per second.
3. Open VUE software. If the VR4-UWM doesn't appear in Bluetooth Devices section, then click the
Device Scan icon and wait.
4. Double-click on the receiver icon and wait for receiver information to be displayed.
Acoustic Communication
1. Reduce other noise sources in water (depth sounder, propeller
noise, etc.).
2. Connect the surface modem to the Deck box and the Deck box
to the PC.
3. Turn on the Deck box.
4. Launch the VUE software and click on the Serial Device COM
number that connects to the Deck box.
5. Select "VR4-UWM" receiver.
6. Enter the VR4-UWM serial number, or click Scan.
7. Enter the VR4-UWM modem address, or click Scan.
8. Wait for receiver and modem information to be displayed.
VUE Tasks
Start Recording: Initializes the receiver to the desired
settings, erasing memory; also removes VR4-UWM
from Suspend mode (Bluetooth only).
Offload data: Copy data from the VR4-UWM memory
to the PC. Select "Offload New" to copy only data that
has never been offloaded.
Set advanced device options: Contains more
advanced options, such as updating firmware.
Click the green
screen.
Device Scan icon in the top right corner to refresh the receiver information shown on the
VR4-UWM Receiver

Quick Reference Guide

Lock/Unlock VR4-UWM: Only applies if a
password has been enabled
Close VUE: Disconnects communication
between VUE and receiver.
Low Power Sleep: Put the VR4-UWM
in Suspend mode – only available with
Bluetooth communication.
Mooring Design
Mooring design should not
„
interfere with receiver's line of
sight
Keep receiver as vertically
„
upright as possible
Communicate with modem
„
during deployment
Do not allow mooring cables
„
or chains to rub against the
receiver