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Generation C, allowing increased samples with less wear and tear on equipment. The VVP-15C requires at minimum a 5000 watt generator to reach full rated output. Generators with less output can be used but will not achieve full output potential.
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VVP-15C ELECTROFISHER DESCRIPTION VVP-15C Combo Package Includes: Description Quantity Control Box ........1 Foot Switch ........1 Input Power Cord ......1 Output Power Cord ....2 WARNING!: HIGH VOLTAGE IS USED IN THE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT! DEATH ON CONTACT MAY RESULT IF PERSONNEL FAIL TO OBSERVE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
VOLTAGE OUTPUT ADJUST and frequencies between 5 and CONTROL: Output voltage 120 Hz. The CPS modes have 3 from the Model VVP-15C can be pulses per burst and 6 pulses varied from 0 Volts to Maximum per burst options that work in...
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VVP-15C ELECTROFISHER CONTROLS total of 12 CPS modes. These configurations allow for a total of 208 accurate and repeat- able DC Pulse modes. The DC continuous mode is not affected by the position of the frequency control. CONTROL 1 CONTROL 2 OFF/ON: Is the main power switch and circuit breaker.
VOLTAGE ADJUST breaker ON. VVP-15 C VARIABLE VOLTAGE PULSATOR ELECTROFISHER Put the Emergency Stop 3 PULSE Vancouver, Washington, USA www.smith-root.com MIN. MAX. CONT. DC switch in the on position. Depress foot switch or OUTPUT FREQUENCY 600V anode pole thumb switch.
VVP-15C ELECTROFISHER SET-UP BASIC HOOKUP FOOT SWITCH (or pole switch) AC SOURCE (GENERATOR) ANODE DEVICE CONTROL UNIT CATHODE DEVICE Fig. 2 • NETS The net shall not have a metallic weighting chain No net of any kind shall be extending beyond the bottom edge of the net proper.
Cause: Likely shorted output, possible extreme load- ing conditions. Characteristics: “OUTPUT ON” indicator will turn off and “OUTPUT OFF” indicator will turn on. Output will be disabled. VVP-15C will not reset after three seconds. Turn off control circuit (foot switch or anode pole switch).
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UTY CYCLE Cause: Generator power rating has been exceeded. VOLTAGE ADJUST Characteristics: “OUTPUT ON” indicator and “OUTPUT OFF” indicator will flash alternately. Output will be disabled. VVP-15C will reset when safety VVP-15 C switch is released. VARIABLE VOLTAGE PULSATOR ...
USER’S GUIDE SAFETY QUICK LIST At least one member of the 8. Check the curl cord for crew must have current first cracks and abrasion. Do not aid and CPR cards. use a cracked pole or a pole with a damaged curl cord. 2.
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16. If an accident occurs, stop or with accessories not electrofishing and turn off approved by Smith-Root, Inc. the power to the VVP-15C. may impair the protection The remaining members of the crew should help offered by the equipment.
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