Vemco HR2 User Manual

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What's New in this Release

New Features for version 2.3 vii

Support for VR2Tx, VR2AR, and VR4-UWM receiver log files vii

Sensor values in live detections display vii

Updated/Enhanced Features vii

1 Introduction

1.1 HR2 Receiver - Overview 2

1.1.1 HR2 Receiver Quick Specifications 3

1.2 HR2 Case and Parts 4

1.2.1 HR2 Case Parts 5

1.3 VEMCO High Speed Offload Cable (HSOC) 7

1.3.1 Communication cable information 7

1.4 Operation Modes 8

1.4.1 Suspend Mode 8

1.4.2 Record Mode 8

1.5 Fathom Software - Overview 9

1.5.1 Fathom software requirements 9

1.5.2 What can Fathom do? 9

1.6 Tour of the Fathom User Interface 10

1.7 Hardware Tabs 11

1.7.1 The Device Scanner tab 11

1.7.2 the Receiver tab (s) 11

1.8 Software Tabs 12

1.9 Getting Help 13

2 Getting Started

2.1 Installing the Fathom Software 16

2.2 HR2 Dummy Plug and Locking Collar 17

2.3 Connecting an HR2 Receiver to a computer 18

2.4 Launch Fathom 20

2.4.1 The Fathom Launcher 21

2.4.2 The About Fathom Window 21

HR2 Receiver User Guide

2.5 Device Scanner Tab 23

2.6 Establishing Communication 24

2.7 Receiver Tab 28

2.8 Testing the Receiver 29

2.8.1 In-Air Test 29

2.8.2 In-Water Test 30

3 Using Fathom with an HR2 Receiver

3.1 Status Tab 34

3.2 Live Detections Tab 36

3.2.1 Time Display Options 37

3.2.2 Live Tiles and Live Detection Filter Options 38

3.3 Live Tiles Tab 39

3.3.1 Understanding the Live Tiles Display 39

3.3.2 Live Tiles Display Settings 40

3.4 HR2 Transmitter Tab 44

3.4.1 Transmitter Settings 44

3.4.2 Transmitter IDs 44

3.4.3 Configure Transmitter 44

3.5 Sensor Logging Tab 49

3.6 Watch Table Tab 51

3.6.1 Adding Tag IDs 51

3.6.2 Selecting Tags 52

3.6.3 Managing Entries 52

3.7 Advanced Tab 55

3.7.1 Hardware Configuration 55

3.7.2 Serial Communication Options 58

3.7.3 Hardware Status 60

4 Conducting a Study with an HR2 Receiver

4.1 Record Mode 66

4.2 Starting a Study 67

4.3 Offloading Data 70

4.4 Disconnecting Communication with Receiver 72

4.5 Suspend Mode (not recording) 73

Contents

5 Deploying an HR2 Receiver

5.1 Case External Dimensions 76

5.2 Deployment Facts and Tips 77

5.2.1 Mooring 77

5.2.2 Spacing 77

5.2.3 Biofouling 77

5.3 Mooring Line Attachment 78

5.4 External Cable 81

6 Viewing and Managing Receiver Data

6.1 Visualizing Data 84

6.1.1 Data Visualizer main window features 86

6.1.2 ALLDATA section features 87

6.1.3 SELECTION section features 88

6.1.4 Data Visualizer Filter Options 91

6.1.5 Using the Range Selector Tool 91

6.1.6 Noise Samples, Tilt, and Temperature (HR2, VR2Tx, VR2AR, and VR4-UWM receivers

only) 93

6.2 Exporting Data 95

6.2.1 Record Types included in each export option 98

6.2.2 Record Types by receiver model 102

6.2.3 Field Descriptions by Record Type 107

7 Maintaining an HR2 Receiver

7.1 Replacing the Main Battery 144

7.1.1 Opening the HR2 Case 144

7.1.2 Disconnecting and Removing the Battery 148

7.1.3 Installing and Connecting a Battery 152

7.1.4 Closing the HR2 Case 155

7.2 O-Ring Care 158

7.2.1 Removing O-Rings 158

7.2.2 Cleaning O-Ring Surfaces 158

7.2.3 Installing O-Rings 160

7.3 Storing a receiver 161

7.4 Cleaning Instructions 162

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8 Additional Information

8.1 Flash Memory 164

8.2 Status Light Flashes 165

8.3 Batteries 166

8.4 Updating the Fathom Software 167

Automatic Software Update notifications 167

8.5 Automatic Firmware Updates and Notifications 168

8.6 Installing the Communication Cable Drivers 169

9 Common Questions

9.1 HR2 Receiver Related Questions 172

9.1.1 How Long Will My HR2 Battery Last 172

9.1.2 What is considered a Quality Score for Detections? 172

9.2 Fathom Related Questions 173

9.2.1 What is Initialization? 173

9.2.2 What Date/Time Format is my Data Stored in the Receiver? 173

9.2.3 Why Do I see a discrepancy between detections in my HR2 Live views and detections

in the exported CSV file? 173

9.2.4 Where do I find the Fathom software version number? 173

10 Troubleshooting

10.1 HR2 Receiver Related Troubleshooting 176

10.1.1 The Threads Have Been Damaged 176

10.1.2 I Think The Case Might Be Pressurized 176

10.2 Fathom Related Troubleshooting 177

10.2.1 I cannot connect to my HR2 Receiver 177

10.2.2 These Detected IDs Don't Belong to me 177

Appendices 179

A Quick Start Checklist 181

B HR2 Specifications 183

C HR2 Factory Settings 185

D HR2 Data Export Detection Filters

D.1 Quality Score Filter 187

D.2 HR Residency Filter 187

E More About Help

E.1 Tour of the Help Workspace 190

E.1.1 Main areas of the Help Workspace 190

E.2 Help Navigation Pane Tabs 191

E.2.1 Using the Navigation Pane 191

E.2.2 Table Of Contents (TOC)Tab 191

E.2.3 Glossary Tab 191

E.2.4 Quick Start Topics Tab 191

E.3 Help Top Toolbar 192

E.4 Topic Navigation Tools 192

E.4.1 Chapter mini Table Of Content 192

E.4.2 Toggler (Help only, appears inline in PDF) 192

E.4.3 Drop-down text (Help only, appears inline in PDF) 193

E.4.4 Expanding text (Help Only, appears inline in pDF) 193

Contents

E.5 Using the Search Tool 193

F Open Source Licenses 195

G Contact Information 197

H Warranty and Disclaimer 199

Glossary 202

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WARNING: If the HR2 is not used in the manner specified in this manual, then the manufacturer's warranty protection may be voided.

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What's New in this Release

Fathom 2.3 provides fixes to known issues in the previous version, along with the following new and

updated features. Topics that are related to new or updated features are marked with a red asterisk in

the Online Help Table of Contents.

New Features for version 2.3

Support For VR2Tx, VR2AR, And VR4-UWM Receiver Log Files

Support has been added for viewing (using the Visualize Data application) and exporting data (using the Export Data application) from VR2Tx, VR2AR, and VR4-UWM receiver log files. Note that communication with, and configuration of VR2Tx, VR2AR, and VR4-UWM receivers still requires the VUEsoftware.

Sensor Values In Live Detections Display

When watching live detection data in the Live Detections tab, sensor tag detections will now be accompanied by a sensor reading in ADC units.

Updated/Enhanced Features

Status Tab detections breakdown (HR2 receivers only)

The Data box in the receiver Status tab now shows detections broken down into self (detections of the receiver’s own built-in transmitter) and external (non-self) detections.

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Introduction

The Fathom software has been developed to aid in preparing your HR2 receivers for deployment, retrieving data from your HR2 receivers, and in visualizing and exporting data from your HR2, VR2W, VR2AR, VR2Tx, and VR4-UWM receivers when your study is complete.

Fathom software key features

l Initializing, configuring and uploading data from VEMCO HR2 Receivers

l Viewing live detection data in real time (great for testing and troubleshooting)

l Integrated easy-to-search help (for both the Fathom software and the HR2 Receiver)

l Export receiver data to CSV format for inspection and manipulation in a program of your choice

The HR2 Receiver

The new, feature-rich HR2 (High Residence)receiver is an excellent choice for tracking many fish with higher accuracy than ever before using our smallest fish tags (V4, V5, and V9). The High Residence telemetry system was designed specifically to allow researchers to monitor or position many tagged animals with sub-meter accuracy. The HR2 receiver detects both PPM1(VEMCO's traditional coding system) and HR2(VEMCO's new High Residence coding system) transmissions from 180 kHz tags (transmitters).

This Section Contains Information On The Following:

1.1 HR2 Receiver - Overview 2

1.2 HR2 Case and Parts 4

1.3 VEMCO High Speed Offload Cable (HSOC) 7

1.4 Operation Modes 8

1.5 Fathom Software - Overview 9

1.6 Tour of the Fathom User Interface 10

1.7 Hardware Tabs 11

1.8 Software Tabs 12

1.9 Getting Help 13

Pulse Position Modulation (PPM) is a signal modulation technique that allows computers to share data by measuring the time each

data packet takes to reach the computer (transmitter to receiver).

High Residence (HR) is a VEMCO technology that allows for the reliable detection of hundreds of animals in a particular location at one time. Each transmitter carries a unique ID and can be programmed to transmit as quickly as once per second while keeping transmission collision rates to a minimum. HR transmitters can also be programmed with traditional PPM coding, and are thus compatible with both VEMCO HR2 receivers and 180 kHz VR2Ws.

HR2 Receiver User Guide

1.1 HR2 Receiver - Overview

The 180kHz HR2 Receiver is a submersible and autonomous or cabled receiver capable of decoding two different methods of transmitting IDs to satisfy different study design objectives. To remain compatible with VR2W receivers, the HR2 can detect tags transmitting our traditional PPM (pulse position modulation) and the new HR transmissions at the same time.

This means that you can use the HR2 with your existing VR2W-180 receivers in collaboration with other researchers in a large scale monitoring network or you can use HR2 receivers to set up a small scale positioning experiment. HR2s are currently being used to monitor and position migrating salmon in rivers, eels migrating to sea and nonnative predator impacts on native fish.

Common uses for HR2 receivers

l Monitoring hundreds of fish moving quickly through acoustic gates

l Ultra-fine scale positioning for behavioural studies including fish passage,

spawning, and habitat selection

l High residence studies of hundreds of tagged animals

l Frequent and precise positioning of fish (i.e. sub-meter every second depending on

tag transmission rate)

l Monitoring migration survival

l Monitoring predator and prey behavior

Advantages

l The HR system provides highest possible resolution data (high spatial resolution for

positioning studies (~1m) and frequent animal positions (of the order of seconds)

l Autonomously deployed HR receivers can easily be moved to different areas

l Add as many tagged animals to the system as desired without affecting the frequency with which

positions are calculated

l Connect a cable to any receiver at any time to view detections in real time

l Compatible with VR2W-180 kHz receivers; detects two transmission systems simultaneously

(PPM & HR) to support high residence and long term monitoring studies

l Communicate diagnostic information (for example, receiver health, tilt, ambient noise level,

temperature, detection counts) to a surface VR100-200 through a transponding link

l Detects VEMCO’s family of high frequency tags (weighing 0.42g to 2.0g) making it ideal for

juvenile to large fish (20g+ weight)

Transponding

Rather than employing a diver to check your receivers, you can communicate with the receivers remotely from the surface to learn about their status (tilt, battery level, number of detections, and number of detections of IDs of interest). Having transponding capability adds tremendous value in numerous scenarios including VPS studies, range testing and knowing if fish have passed a receiver gate.

The HR2 communicates to the surface through our VR100-200 active tracking receiver. It is compatible with all VR100-200 models sold since January 2013.

HR2 Quick Specifications

Dimensions 40 cm (15.9") x 10 cm (3.9") diameter

Weight (in-air) w Lithium-metal battery: 2.88 kg

w Alkaline battery: 3.16 kg

Receiver Frequency 180 kHz

Battery Life Lithium-metal: Approximately 6 months

Alkaline: Approximately 2 months

Data Capacity and Type PPM/HR: (170,000,000 detections)

Operating Temperature -5°C to +40 °C; Water must not freeze.

Maximum Depth 300 meters (440 psi)

PCSoftware Fathom

Communication Cable (RS-485 up to 12 Mbps)

External power supply (optional) 10-30 VDC

1.1 HR2 Receiver - Overview

You will require a 180 kHz transponding hydrophone to attach to the VR100-200 to communicate with the HR2. HR2 receiver information that can be accessed through the VR100-200 includes:

l Unit health

l Number of detections on the receiver

l Tilt, noise and temperature

l Battery life and memory usage

l Distance to the receiver (to aid in locating the HR2)

l Transmitter configuration options

1.1.1 HR2 Receiver Quick Specifications

For additional information, see "HR2 Specifications", on page183.

HR2 Receiver User Guide

1.2 HR2 Case and Parts

The HR2 receiver is housed in a corrosion resistant black plastic high pressure case. The case consists of two main parts:

l the end cap which houses the hydrophone and internal battery tray that holds the battery, and

l an outer cylinder that is unscrewed to install the lithium or alkaline battery pack.

The HR2 is shipped closed, with the battery installed and connected. It is shipped with a dummy plug connected to the communications port on the bottom of the receiver.

The only time the case needs to be opened is when replacing the battery or preparing the unit for long-

term storage (6 months or more).

IMPORTANT: The receiver is NOT ready to record data yet, as it is shipped in Suspend Mode.

Your first task is to connect it to a computer and the Fathom software and place it in Record Mode. For more information, see "Getting Started", on page15.

Figure 1-1: HR2 Receiver with external Dummy Plug installed

WARNING: The HR2 pressure case and seal have a maximum static depth rating of 300 meters (440 psi). Physical shocks to the receiver, 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 pressure and water may enter the HR2 case.

If the O-rings or their mating surfaces are dirty or damaged, then water may also enter the case. If you are suspicious that water has entered the case, then follow the suggestions in "I Think The Case

Might Be Pressurized", on page176.

1.2.1 HR2 Case Parts

Item Name Description

1 Hydrophone The receiver's "microphone" and most delicate part.

2 End Cap Hole End Cap steel rod remover tool hole (top).

3 Status light (LED)/

Pressure release valve

The light flashes red, green, or blue to indicate the receiver's status. For more information, see "Status Light

Flashes", on page165.

The release valve will open if the internal pressure is greater than the external pressure (see section 8.2.2).

Never cover this valve (with tape or paint, for example).

4 Cable Tie grooves These grooves (top and bottom of receiver) are used to

attach the HR2 to a mooring line. For more information, see "Mooring Line Attachment", on page78.

5 Identification Label The VEMCO product label contains the product name,

serial number, contact information, and important warnings.

6 Outer Case Hole Outer Case steel rod remover tool hole (bottom).

7 Dummy Plug A locking collar covers and protects the HR2's external

8-pin cable connector. Used for storage and transport, the plug is replaced by the RS-485 cable when communicating with the receiver, using the Fathom software.

8 RS-485 connector To connect the receiver to the RS-485 cable for com-

munication.

Here's a quick tour of the HR2 receiver's external and internal case parts.

External Case Parts

Figure 1-2: HR2 Receiver EXTERNAL case parts

1.2 HR2 Case and Parts

HR2 Receiver User Guide

Internal Case Parts

Figure 1-3: Opened HR2 Receiver INTERNAL parts (without battery pack)

1.3 VEMCO High Speed Offload Cable (HSOC)

To communicate with the HR2 receiver, Fathom uses a VEMCO high speed communication cable. The cable consists of two parts:

l the main cable (black) which connects to the receiver, and

l the interface box with USB cable (white) that connects to the computer.

Figure 1-4: VEMCO High Speed Offload Cable

1.3.1 Communication Cable Information

Make note of the following capabilities and limitations in the use of the HSOCcable:

l The HSOC is powered by a PC USB port or USB bus that can provide 500 milliamps. It can

offload data from an HR2 receiver that has an expired internal battery or if the battery has been removed.

l The HSOC should not be used with a USB bus that does not have 500 mA available (e.g. USB

bus not powered externally).

l If the internal battery is dead/missing, and you plug in the HSOC, you’ll have to wait for the HR2

receiver to boot before you can "talk" to it.

l The HSOC supports data transfer rates up to 12 million bits per second (12Mbps). Speed is

reduced if used with cables greater than 10m in length.

HR2 Receiver User Guide

1.4 Operation Modes

The HR2 receiver has two operating modes: Suspend and Record Mode.

1.4.1 Suspend Mode

Suspend Mode is a low power state used when the HR2 is being shipped or in storage for an extended period of time. When in Suspend Mode, the receiver will not detect transmitters.

NOTE:In Suspend Mode, the status LED does not flash.

For details on how to place the HR2 in Suspend mode using the Fathom software, see "Suspend Mode

(not recording)", on page73.

CAUTION: The HR2 is shipped in Suspend mode, with the internal battery connected. Always put the receiver in Record mode (start a study) before deployment.

1.4.2 Record Mode

During testing and deployment, using the Record Mode allows the receiver to detect transmitters and record tag information. Because the receiver is shipped and stored in Suspend Mode, it must be put in Record Mode before it can detect tags.

NOTE: In Record Mode, the receiver Status LED will flash 2 quick red flashes every 5 seconds.

For information about entering Record Mode using Fathom, see "Record Mode", on page66.

1.5 Fathom Software - Overview

With HR2 receivers, Fathom performs such tasks as setting the receiver’s clock, configuring the built-in transmitter, configuring sensor (noise, tilt, temperature) logging, setting up a watch table, retrieving receiver data files, visualizing detection and diagnostic data, and exporting receiver data to CSVformat. The visualization and data export features may also be used with VRL files (offloaded using the VUE software) from VR2W, VR2AR, VR2Tx, and VR4-UWM receivers.

We advise that HR2 users always update to the latest version of Fathom on your entire suite of PC's and laptops. By always using the latest version of Fathom everywhere, you can be assured of compatibility with the newest HR2 receiver.

1.5.1 Fathom Software Requirements

The Fathom software requires either of the following operating systems:

l Windows 10

l Windows 8

l Windows 7

1.5.2 What Can Fathom Do?

Through a cabled connection from your receiver to your computer, you can perform tasks such as:

l starting a new study

l configuring a receiver’s built-in transmitter

l viewing detection and diagnostic data in real time

l offloading receiver data and

l exporting offloaded data to CSV format

Information on using Fathom to perform these tasks can be found throughout the User Guide.

HR2 Receiver User Guide

1.6 Tour of the Fathom User Interface

The Fathom User Interface (UI) provides quick access to all the tools you need to manage your HR2 receiver and the data it collects.

Here's a quick look at the interface.

Figure 1-5: Fathom main UIview

1 - Hardware Tabs - The Hardware Tabs provide access to communication ports and receivers (when a receiver is connected and identified). For more information, see "Hardware Tabs", on the facing page.

2 - Receiver Operation buttons - The Receiver Operation buttons provide access to various receiver functions such as Offloading Data and Starting a study. For more information, see " Receiver Tab", on

page28.

3 - Receiver Information - The Receiver Information section provides basic information about your connected receiver (serial number and if the receiver is ON-Recording, or OFF-NOT Recording.

4 - Software Tabs and Panels - The Software Tabs and Panels provide information on receiver status and configuration options. For more information, see "Software Tabs", on page12.

5 - Help - The Help icon provides access to the Help system, for Fathom and your HR2 receiver. For more information, see "More About Help", on page189.

6 - Context-Sensitive Help - The Context-Sensitive Help1icon provides access to help for the specific section you are currently using, such as the Status tab (in the example above). For more information, see

"More About Help", on page189.

Context-sensitive help (CSH) provides information for the specific feature that you are currently using.

1.7 Hardware Tabs

Fathom hardware tabs provide access to communication ports and receivers (when a receiver is connected and identified).

Figure 1-6: Device Scanner and Receiver hardware tabs

1.7.1 The Device Scanner Tab

The Device Scanner tab is the initial, or start-up tab. When you connect a receiver, the software attempts to identify it. For more information, see " Device Scanner Tab", on page23.

l If a receiver is identified, a receiver icon is displayed; double-clicking this icon will open a

hardware communication tab for that receiver (a Receiver tab).

l If Fathom is unable to identify the connected receiver, you must perform a manual connection

to open a communication tab for that receiver. For more information, see "If no receiver is

detected", on page25

1.7.2 The Receiver Tab (s)

A Receiver tab is used, and only available, when Fathom is connected and communicating with an HR2 receiver. For more information, see " Receiver Tab", on page28.

NOTE:Each connected receiver gets its own tab.

HR2 Receiver User Guide

1.8 Software Tabs

Fathom has a number of software operations tabs allowing access to critical information and settings for your connected receiver.

See the descriptions below for quick details on each item displayed.

Figure 1-7: Software operation tabs

l Status tab - The Status tab provides you with a snapshot of the current status of your receiver.

For more information, see "Status Tab", on page34.

l Live Detections tab - The Live Detections Tab displays the Live Detection Monitor, which

lists detections as they arrive in real time. For more information, see "Live Detections Tab", on

page36.

l Live Tiles tab - The Live Tiles displays summary data about incoming detections of each

transmitter (as Tiles), in real time. For more information, see "Live Tiles Tab", on page39.

l HR2 Transmitter tab - The HR2 Transmitter Tab provides transmitter identification

information and configuration options. For more information, see "HR2 Transmitter Tab", on

page44.

l Sensor Logging tab - The Sensor Logging Tab displays the Sensor Data Logging Options,

which are configuration options for logging data from the receiver's built-in sensors (temperature, tilt, and noise). For more information, see "Sensor Logging Tab", on page49.

l Watch Table tab - The Watch Table Tab displays a list of tags of interest and is extremely

helpful in identifying if a particular tag was in the area surrounding a receiver..For more information, see "Watch Table Tab", on page51.

l Advanced tab - The Advanced Tab displays Hardware Configuration information, and options

for Serial Communication settings for your selected receiver. For more information, see

"Advanced Tab", on page55.

1.9 Getting Help

Multiple help options are available for your Fathom software and HR2 receiver:

Help System (within the software)

To access Help for Fathom and your HR2 receiver, click the Help icon near the top right corner of the Fathom window. Other help icons appear throughout the software, providing context-sensitive help (CSH).

The Help System is installed with the Fathom software. You do NOT need to be connected to the Internet to access the Help.

For more information about the available Help and how to use it, see "More About Help", on

page189.

Downloadable and printable UserGuide (PDFformat)

A printable copy of the HR2 User Guide (PDFformat) is available in the HR2 folder on the USBStick that was shipped with your receiver.

You can also download a printable User Guide in PDF format on the HR2 product page, at

www.vemco.com.

The Fathom Help and PDFGuide content was current when the software was compiled. For the latest available version of the Help and User Guides, visit www.vemco.com.

Contacting Customer Service

You can contact Customer Service at www.vemco.com/customer-service.

NOTE:You can also find this link at the bottom right of every topic, in the Help System.

Contacting Support

You can contact (product) Support by:

l Email: Click on the Support button at the top right corner of any page of our website at

www.vemco.com, and use the Quick Contact section.

l Phone: 902-450-1700 extension 268 or 242.

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Getting Started

After the HR2 has been removed from the packaging and inspected to ensure no damage occurred during shipping, power and test the unit to verify that you can communicate with the receiver, and that it is working properly. To verify proper receiver operation upon first receipt, consult the HR2 Quick Startup Guide checklist.

NOTE: The HR2 receiver was shipped with the battery installed and connected.

Before the HR2 can begin recording data, it must be connected to computer and switched from Suspend Mode to Record Mode.

This Section Contains Information On The Following:

2.1 Installing the Fathom Software 16

2.2 HR2 Dummy Plug and Locking Collar 17

2.3 Connecting an HR2 Receiver to a computer 18

2.4 Launch Fathom 20

2.5 Device Scanner Tab 23

2.6 Establishing Communication 24

2.7 Receiver Tab 28

2.8 Testing the Receiver 29

HR2 Receiver User Guide

2.1 Installing the Fathom Software

Fathom requires a computer running Windows 7, Windows 8, OR Windows 10.

Connect the VEMCO Product USB stick (may not be exactly as shown) to any USB port on your PC.

Figure 2-1: VEMCO Product USBstick

NOTE:If the Found New Hardware Wizard window opens, click Cancel and

continue with these instructions.

To install the Fathom software

1. Run the latest Install_Fathom... application file. The latest file is always available from our website, www.vemco.com. When the Fathom Installer Welcome screen appears, click Next.

2. Read the End User License Agreement (EULA), check the I accept box, and click Next.

3. Choose the Destination Folder. To install in the default location (recommended), click Next. To select a different folder, click Change navigate to a different folder, or create a new one, then click OK.

4. At the Ready to Install screen, click Install.

5. The Fathom software installer starts the installation (Installing Fathom progress screen).

6. Once the installation is complete, the Completed Fathom Setup wizard screen appears.

7. To exit the setup wizard, click Finish. You are now ready to access the Fathom software.

2.2 HR2 Dummy Plug and Locking Collar

The Dummy Plug is used to protect the external connector from moisture and damage while it is not connected to the cable. The dummy plug is held in place on the HR2 with a threaded Locking Collar.

The HR2 is shipped with the locking collar attached to the external connector to give the pins additional protection during shipping. When the HR2 is stored, the dummy plug and locking collar should be in place and will need to be removed before communicating with Fathom. The dummy plug should be returned to the external connector when a cable is not connected to the receiver.

Removing/installing the Dummy Plug and Locking Collar

Follow the instructions below to remove, and reverse the steps to re-install.

Step 1 - Twist and unscrew the Locking Collar

Twist the Locking Collar (see arrow) counter-clockwise until it separates

from the receiver. Slide it away from the connector.

(Dummy Plug on VR2C receiver example shown)

Step 2 - Gently pull connector off

Grasp the dummy plug at the connector and pull straight back to remove it from the HR2 case. Grip the connector rather than the ball end of the dummy plug to reduce the chance of damage occurring to the plug.

(Dummy Plug on VR2C receiver example shown)

HR2 Receiver User Guide

2.3 Connecting an HR2 Receiver to a computer

The HR2 Receiver connect to a computer using the VEMCO provided communication cable.

After removing the Dummy Plug used to protect the external connector, connect the supplied cable to the HR2 receiver and to a computer, as described below.

Step 1 - Get your receiver communication cable

Take out the communication cable provided by VEMCO.

(cable may not be exactly as shown)

Step 2 - Line up the connector and cable end

Line up the gap on the cable’s connector with the gap on the HR2’s external cable connector.

2.3 Connecting an HR2 Receiver to a computer

Step 3 - Push connector in

Grasp the cable at the connector and push straight in until the gap between the two connectors is closed.

IMPORTANT: Grip the connector rather than the cable. This

reduces damage-causing strain on the cable.

(Dummy Plug on VR2C receiver example shown)

Step 4 - Screw Lock Collar on

Slide the Locking Collar located on the external cable over the connector and twist it clock-wise until it stops. There shouldn’t be a gap between the metal connector and the edge of the Locking Collar.

(Dummy Plug on VR2C receiver example shown)

Step 5 - Connect to Computer USB port

Connect the USB end of the cable to a USBport on your computer.

HR2 Receiver User Guide

2.4 Launch Fathom

After connecting your HR2 receiver to a computer with the communication cable, you must launch Fathom to establish communication.

To launch the Fathom software

Click the Taskbar shortcut for the Launcher (below) to start the Fathom software, and then click on the Connect icon. (see right).

2.4.1 The Fathom Launcher

The Fathom Launcher is where you access the various functions available with Fathom.

Click the Taskbar shortcut for the Launcher (below) to start the Fathom software.

The main options are:

l Connecting to a receiver

l Exporting Data

l Visualizing Data

Other useful options are:

l Click the Help icon (top right) to

open the Fathom Launcher Help (this topic).

l Click the Information icon (top

right) to open the About Fathom window (see next).

2.4.2 The About Fathom Window

The About Fathom window displays the Fathom software version (and its components) that you are currently using. It also offers links to:

l A - the What's New in this Release

topic in Help

l A - the Fathom web page on the

VEMCO site (More about Fathom)

l A - the VEMCO website (About

VEMCO),

l A - check for updates to the Fathom

software option, and

l B - the listing of "Open Source

Licenses", on page195 used in the

development of the software.

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Checking for Updates

To see if any updates to Fathom are available, click Check for Updates. If an update is available, the following window appears.

To install the update, click Install Update, and follow the instructions provided by the installation wizard.

To install the update later, click Remind me later.

For information on performing a firmware update later/manually, see "Updating the

Firmware (manually)", on page55.

Item Name Description

Scan for devices Button, to search again for communication ports and connected

receivers (performs a "refresh").

Identified receiver Receiver and serial number, as identified by the software and

cable connection.

Receiver details On hover over the Identified Receiver, Cable ID and Port Number

displayed.

Identified com-

munication ports

Communication ports identified on the computer.

2.5 Device Scanner Tab

The Device Scanner tab displays communication ports and all receivers that are connected and have been identified:

Figure 2-2: Device Scanner hardware tab

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2.6 Establishing Communication

To establish communication with an HR2 receiver from within the Fathom software, perform the following steps.

Step 1 - Fathom attempts to detect connected receivers

After launching Fathom, the Receiver Communications window appears.

Available COM ports are automatically displayed.

When a VEMCO cable is detected, Fathom displays it as a COM port and automatically initiates a scan for devices connected to the cable.

While Fathom is scanning for receivers, the

Scan for Devices button is temporarily

unavailable for use. The device scan may take up to 6 seconds.

Step 2 - When a receiver is detected

When an HR2 receiver is detected, it is displayed as shown here.

Step 3 - If no receiver is detected

When no receiver is detected, a receiver icon will not be displayed and you must manually initiate the connection.

l Click the Scan for Devices button to

rescan for receivers (top left).

l If you are using a COM port for

connection on the computer, click a COM port and select HR2 from the box that pops up, to establish receiver communication on that port.

If you are not sure which COM port the receiver cable is connected to, unplug the cable and watch which COM port disappears from the COM Ports display. Plug the cable back in and attempt to connect to the receiver using the identified COM port.

2.6 Establishing Communication

l If you are unable to connect to the

receiver, disconnect the cable from the computer, then the receiver, then reconnect to receiver and computer and try this again.

If you still are unable to connect to the receiver, consult our Customer Service

website.

Step 4 - Displaying additional information

Additional information about the receiver can be displayed by hovering over the receiver’s icon with the mouse. Available information includes the Cable ID number, and the Communication Port used.

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Step 5 - Establish communication

To establish communication, double-click on the receiver.

Step 6 - Information and Status tab

Wait for communication to be established. The HR2 receiver’s information and status are shown in a new tab, identified by the receiver serial number.

Fathom will select an appropriate communication speed (session baud rate) based on the cable you are using. If needed, the selected baud rate can be adjusted under the Advanced tab.

Step 7 - Update Firmware (if automatic update notification appears)

Once communication is established, you may receive a (receiver) firmware update notification.

WARNING: When you perform a firmware update, the process may erase all data on the receiver, set the receiver’s clock, and reset all transmitter and sensor logging settings to default values. We

recommend offloading your data before performing the update.

To update the firmware, click Update and follow the instructions. To perform the update at another time, click Cancel.

2.6 Establishing Communication

NOTE:We recommend installing

the update immediately to ensure the ongoing best performance and functionality for your receiver.

For more information on Automatic Updates, see "Automatic Firmware

Updates and Notifications", on page168.

For information on performing a firmware update manually, see

"Updating the Firmware (manually)", on page55.

Button icon Button name and description

Set Receiver Clock button - Sets the receiver's internal clock based on your

computer's current time settings.

Offload Data button - Initiates data offload to your location of choice on your

computer.

Suspend Receiver button - Suspends receiver operation. Detections are not

recorded when the receiver is in Suspend Mode.

Start a New Study button - Clears data on your receiver and starts a new

study.

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2.7 Receiver Tab

The Receiver tab displays receiver operation buttons and information. Each identified and connected receiver is shown in its own tab.

1 - Receiver Tab Name is receiver's serial number.

2 - Operation buttons.

3 - Receiver basic information: Receiver ID/Serial Number, and ON (recording) or OFF (not recording) status

4 - Software operations tabs (Status, Live Detections, etc.)

Operation Buttons

Receiver Operation buttons include:

Figure 2-3: Receiver Tab

2.8 Testing the Receiver

Before deploying an HR2 Receiver, we recommend that you conduct in-air tests with one or more tags to:

1. Familiarize yourself with operating Fathom software and HR2 receivers. The air test will allow you to go through the process of connecting to an HR2, activating a tag and using Fathom to conduct a new study and upload data, etc.

2. Test your tags and receivers before implanting tags into your fish. If any problems arise we would like to know beforehand, rather than on the day you are conducting surgery and releasing fish or deploying receivers.

IMPORTANT: Handle 180 kHz tags with care. Do not squeeze the tags. Avoid using metal forceps.

Do not shock the tags with instruments that carry static charge.

If you drop a tag on a hard surface you should test the tag to see if it still functions and you should

record it in your notebook (ID code & Serial Number). Our tags have a medically inert coating of Parylene. If you scratch the tag you might damage the coating.

Tests can, and should, be done in both air (see "In-Air Test", below), and water (see "In-Water Test",

on the next page).

2.8.1 In-Air Test

The HR2 can detect coded tags and communicate with a VR100-200 in air but does so at a much reduced range compared to its range capabilities when it is in water.

IMPORTANT: Perform in-air tests away from electrical noise sources such as motors, PC screens, or fluorescent lights.

To perform an in-air test

Acoustic high frequency signals do not transmit well through air. To conduct the test the tag or tags need to be touching or very close to the HR2 hydrophone (millimeters, see image).

1. Connect receiver to computer (see "Connecting an HR2 Receiver to a

computer", on page18).

2. Launch Fathom software (see "Launch Fathom", on page20).

3. Establish communication with receiver (see "Establishing Communication",

on page24).

4. Ensure receiver's built-in transmitter is ON (see "HR2 Transmitter Tab", on page44).

5. Start a study (see "Starting a Study", on page67).

6. Select the Live Detections tab.

7. Activate your 180 kHz tag(s) and place it less than 2.5 cm (1”) away from the HR2 hydrophone (tip) so the side of the tag is facing the side of the hydrophone.

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8. Observe the tag transmissions in the Live Detection Monitor display. You should see either HR (A170-1802-XXXX) or PPM (A180-1702-XXXX) or both transmission types.

You should also see detections of the receiver's on-board transmitter, transmitting as programmed in Step4. You can also watch the LED flash patterns as the tag is detected and the data are stored in memory:

a. When activated, a transmitter transmits 10 IDs quickly over approx. 10-15 seconds

and then the tag enters its programming cycle that was setup between you and VEMCO at the date of order.

b. Each quick red flash of the Status Light is a received PPM ping.

c. A long, bright red flash is a stored PPM detection.

d. Blue flashes indicate HR detections.

e. During this test you can also confirm that the on-board Sync tag is transmitting as

programmed in Fathom.

f. If the flash patterns are different, compare it to the Status Light Flashes chart

(see "Status Light Flashes", on page165).

9. Take a quick look at the number of detections and pings received listed in the receiver Status information on the Status tab, or select the Live Detections or Live Tiles tab to see live ping information.

10. Offload the data that was collected during the test, creating a data file (see

"Offloading Data", on page70).

11. Export the offloaded data to a CSV file (see "Exporting Data", on page95) and view the data to verify that the data was stored and retrieved without problems.

12. If you do not plan to deploy your receivers right away (within a day or two), place the receiver in Suspend Mode (see "Suspend Mode (not recording)", on page73). To start recording at deployment time, bring the receiver out of Suspend Mode by starting a new study (see "Starting a Study", on page67).

This simple test confirms that the receiver is working properly, a tag is decoded properly, and it confirms that your tag is functioning as intended.

2.8.2 In-Water Test

Tests performed in water are almost identical to the in-air test. The only difference is that the equipment does not need to be as close in water as it does in air.

For example, the tag could be positioned 5 meters from the receiver for testing purposes. In-water tests are often performed to establish an ideal range for the HR2 receivers in the environment in which they are moored. Details of conducting a Range Test are found at our Customer website.

2.8 Testing the Receiver

To perform an in-water test

You can do this test in a bucket or tank or in a larger body of water.

NOTE: Water testing can a bit trickier than air testing because in small spaces the signals might distort due to reflections and reverberation. In this case you might need to try and move the tags and receivers to different locations. If conducting the test in a small bucket try moving the tags around. Place your tags in a mesh bag or hold the tag underwater with your hands. If in a large body of water be careful not to drop your tags. You might need scuba to recover the tags!

Sometimes you might need to try different configurations to ensure that you can successfully decode the tag or tags. Stay away from hard surfaces, concrete, rocks, etc., when testing.

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Using Fathom with an HR2

Receiver

The options under each of the Fathom software tabs allow you to set up how you communicate with and use your HR2 receiver.

This Section Contains Information On The Following:

3.1 Status Tab 34

3.2 Live Detections Tab 36

3.3 Live Tiles Tab 39

3.4 HR2 Transmitter Tab 44

3.5 Sensor Logging Tab 49

3.6 Watch Table Tab 51

3.7 Advanced Tab 55

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3.1 Status Tab

The Status Tab provides you with a snapshot of the current status of your receiver.

See the descriptions below for details on each item displayed.

Figure 3-1: Status Tab

Receiver Clock

Displays the Date and Time of the receiver internal clock (as UTC1time), as automatically set during receiver initialization.

Vitals

Battery

Displays battery information:

l Battery type (Lithium-metal or alkaline)

l percentage remaining (example: 81% Remaining)

l voltage (example: 10.5V)

Line Power

Displays the voltage provided by the external power source, if connected.

The HR2's external connector allows for the receiver to be powered from an external power source, such as a 12V lead-acid battery. The external power specifications are:

l External DC Voltage: 9.1V (minimum), 30V (maximum)

l Typical Power Consumption (@12V): 7.5 mA (Record Mode)

Coordinated Universal Time is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. Time zones around the

world are expressed using positive or negative offsets from UTC, as in the list of time zones by UTC offset.

3.1 Status Tab

Memory Usage

Displays how much memory is used up as:

l a percentage value (% Full)

It also displays the amount of New Data, since initialization of the current study (example:

4.48KB).

Transmitter

Displays the following information:

l If the transmitter is ON (transmitting) or OFF (not transmitting).

l Transmit Profile, according to the profile selected under the Transmitter (configuration) tab

l Transmit Power Level, according to the power level selected under the Transmitter

(configuration) tab

Sensors

Tilt

Displays the receiver's tilt angle, stated as number of degrees from vertical (0°). A tilt of 0° indicates that the HR2 is vertical, with hydrophone pointing up, and a tilt of 90° indicates that the receiver is on its side, as it would be if placed on a table top.

Noise

Displays ambient noise, in decibels (dB).

Temperature

Displays ambient temperature, in degrees Celsius (°C).

Data

Detections

Displays External, Self (detections of the receiver’s own transmitter), and Total numbers for PPM and HR detections accumulated on the receiver since the study was started.

l PPM - (Pulse Position Modulation) PPM detections are detections received at 180 kHz,

using VEMCO's traditional Pulse Position Modulation coding technology.

l HR - (High Residency) HR detections are detections received at 170 kHz using VEMCO's

High Residency coding technology.

Pings

Displays total numbers for both PPM and HRpings accumulated on the receiver since the start of the study. The number of HR pings since the start of the study is the same as the number of HR detections, as reported under Total Detections.

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3.2 Live Detections Tab

The Live Detections Tab displays information about incoming detections, in real time. HR detections are shown in blue and PPM detection are shown in red. The following information is displayed:

l Date and Time of the detection. By default, detections are displayed in UTC

l Which Quality level of detections to display (see "Live Tiles and Live Detection Filter Options",

on page38).

l The full ID of the detected transmitter (ex: H170-1802-39921)

l The signal strength (S) of the received detection

l The ambient noise level (N) at the time of the detection

l The Quality Score (Q) of the received detection. Quality Score is a measure of the quality of an

HR detection, where 10 is excellent and 1 is poor. The quality score may be used to assist with filtering out false detections.

l The Sensor values as ADCunits (D) where "D" indicates data. These values appear only for

sensor tags.

time.

Figure 3-2: Live Tab and active Live Detection Monitor

Coordinated Universal Time is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks and time. Time zones around the

world are expressed using positive or negative offsets from UTC, as in the list of time zones by UTC offset.

Detection Type Text Colour Signal Strength Noise Quality Score

HR Blue Yes Yes Yes

HR_SELF* Blue No No Yes

PPM (decoder D1)** Red No No No

PPM (decoder D2)** Red Yes Yes No

PPM_SELF* Red No No No

3.2 Live Detections Tab

Depending on the type of detection, some of the above fields may be empty. The table below indicates which fields apply to each type of detection.

* A HR_SELF or PPM_SELF detection is a detection of the receiver's own built-in transmitter.

**The HR2 receiver has two methods of decoding PPM transmissions. PPM transmissions may be decoded by one or both decoders; in either case, a single detection is reported in the Live Detections Tab.

To clear the current detection list from the display window, click the Clear Monitor button.

3.2.1 Time Display Options

You can display the Current Receiver Time either in UTC time or in Local Time. Select which option to use at the top of the Live Detection Monitor panel.

Figure 3-3: Live Tab receiver time display options

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3.2.2 Live Tiles And Live Detection Filter Options

The Live Tiles and Live Detections Filter Options provide choices for which HR detection quality level to view, when connected to your HR2 receiver. You may view good quality detections (HR detections with a quality score >=3), low quality detections (HR detections with a quality score < 3), or detections of any quality (all quality scores). The default option is good quality. Defining Quality

Score

IMPORTANT:The quality filter is NOT applied to PPM detections.

To select filter options

Live Tiles tab

Inside the Live Tiles tab, click the current filter option. The Filter Options box appears, and displays the available options. The default is Good Quality detects. Select the quality level to set the option and return to the Live Tiles tab.

Live Detections tab

At the right of the Live Detections tab, click the current filter option. The Filter Options box appears, and displays the available options. The default is Good Quality detects. Select the quality level to set the option and return to the Live Detections tab.

A measure of the quality of an HR detection, where 10 is excellent and 1 is poor. The quality score may be used to assist with filtering false detections out of a dataset. Detections with a quality score < 3 are filtered out upon export to CSV when using the Export Data application (HR detections on HR2 receivers only)

3.3 Live Tiles Tab

The Live Tiles Tab displays summary data (as tiles) about incoming detections of each transmitter, in real time. It allows quick and easy visualization of the detection frequency of test tags or animal tags within range of the connected receiver, as well as the detection frequency of neighbouring receivers' synctags. This feature is particularly useful when range testing or testing a VPS setup.

Figure 3-4: Live Tiles Tab

3.3.1 Understanding The Live Tiles Display

The Live Tiles display is divided into two sections: one for HR detections and one for PPM detections.

NOTE:You can select which Quality level of detections to display (see "Live

Tiles and Live Detection Filter Options", on the previous page).

Figure 3-5: Sample Tile information

The information displayed on each tile is as follows:

l First line: Transmitter ID.

l Second line, before the comma: The total number of detections of the ID since connecting to the

receiver, or since clearing the Live Tile display.

l Second line, after the comma: The average time between detections, in seconds. This number

can be used along with the transmitter delay to calculate a rough estimate of the percentage of transmissions that are being detected.

l Third line: The amount of time (in hh:mm:ss) since the last detection of the ID.

Tile colour example Rule description

Grey - First/initial detection (HR detection example), needs a

second detection to be validated.

A tile will remain grey until a second detection of the same ID occurs. The second detection must be logged within the time threshold specified under Tile Settings (see "Live Tiles Display Settings",

below), or the detection will be considered false and the tile will

disappear.

Green - Second detection (HR detection example), detection is validated.

If a second detection of the ID does occur within the specified time threshold, the tile will turn green to indicate that detections of that ID are coming in at the expected rate.

Once a tile has turned green, it will remain in the display window until the tile is closed (by clicking on the red "X" in the top right corner of the tile) or the Clear Tiles button is clicked.

A tile will remain green as long as detections of that ID continue to come in within the time threshold specified under Tile Settings.

Orange - Detection (PPM detection example) exceeding the time threshold limit.

If the time threshold is reached without a new detection coming in, the tile will turn orange to indicate that the detection rate of the ID is lower than expected.

Red - Subsequent detections (PPM detection example) exceeding the time threshold limit.

If the detection frequency continues to miss the time threshold, the tile will turn red.

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Upon first detection of a given ID, a grey tile will appear in the appropriate section (HR or PPM).

The tiles are automatically colour-coded, according to the following set of rules:

3.3.2 Live Tiles Display Settings

The Live Tiles display can be filtered to limit clutter on the screen in situations where many tags are within detection range at once. You may therefore want to focus exclusively on a subset of tags.

The time thresholds of the display can also be configured to suit the programming of your particular tags.

To view only HR detections or only PPM detections, collapse the section that you are not interested in by clicking on the up/down arrow to the left of the HR or PPM section header.

3.3 Live Tiles Tab

To set up or change the Live Tiles Display Settings

On the Live Tiles panel, at the bottom right, click Tile Settings. The Tile Display Settings dialog box appears.

Figure 3-6: Live Tile Display Settings dialog box, using default settings

ID Range Settings

To filter out unwanted IDs from the Live Tiles display, you may set up one or more ID ranges of interest and limit the tile display to a single ID range at a time (a subset of tags).

To set up an IDRange subset of tags

NOTE:Filters are applied to both PPM and HR detections.

1. In the Name field, type a name for the set of tags.

2. In the IDRange fields, type the beginning and end ID numbers for the tags.

Figure 3-7: Setting up an IDRange or subset of tags

3. Click Add IDRange. The named range is added to the drop-down list.

4. You can add more ID Range sets, or click Close to return to the Live Tiles tab.

To delete custom ID ranges, select the ID Range in the drop-down list and click Delete ID Range.

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To use an IDRange subset

1. Click the ID Range drop-down list.

2. Select an IDRange subset.

Figure 3-8: Selecting an IDRange or subset of tags for display

3. Click Apply Settings. The selected range is now the new settings.

4. If done with Tile Display Settings, click Close.

Tile Display Thresholds

Tile Display Thresholds control how long tiles will remain displayed before they either disappear or change colour, in the absence of new detections of the ID (see description of how this works above).

Thresholds should be set slightly longer than the maximum transmission delay of your tag IDs of interest. This will prevent Fathom from prematurely removing tiles from the Live Display.

To Change the Tile Display Thresholds

1. In the HR field, type the desired value.

2. In the PPM field, type the desired value.

Figure 3-9: Setting the Tile Display Thresholds

3. Click Apply Changes. The new thresholds are now set.

4. If done with Tile Display Settings, click Close.

Default Settings

To restore Default Settings

1. At any time, if you want to return to the Default Settings, click Show Defaults. The default settings will be displayed in the Tile Display Thresholds fields.

3.3 Live Tiles Tab

Figure 3-10: Showing the Tile Display Thresholds defaults

2. The default settings are 40 seconds for HR, and 340 seconds for PPM. These settings are appropriate for live observation of detections of synctags programmed with default delay settings (HR 25-35 s, PPM 270-330 s).

3. Click Apply Changes to reset the thresholds to the defaults.

4. If done with Tile Display Settings, click Close.

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3.4 HR2 Transmitter Tab

The HR2 Transmitter Tab provides transmitter identification information and configuration options.

Figure 3-11: HR2 Transmitter tab and information

IMPORTANT: Anytime you make changes to settings and attempt to leave the HR2 Transmitter tab

(by going to another tab like Status, for example), the following message will be displayed: "There are unsaved settings on this page. Would you like to save them now?"

Click Yes to apply the changes, or, No to leave without any changes.

3.4.1 Transmitter Settings

This section displays the current transmitter parameters:

l Whether the transmitter is ON (transmitting)or OFF (not transmitting).

l Which transmitter Profile is in use.

l The Transmit Power setting (Low, Medium, High, Very High)

3.4.2 Transmitter IDs

The HRTransmitter ID and PPM Transmit ID are displayed.

3.4.3 Configure Transmitter

This section provides options to configure your transmitter. Once you make changes and apply them, the updated settings appear in the Transmitter Settings section on the left (and also on the Status Tab under the Transmitter heading).

Enable Transmitter checkbox

Check the box to turn the transmitter ON, leave it clear for OFF.

3.4 HR2 Transmitter Tab

IMPORTANT: It is critical that the built-in transmitter is enabled for all fine-scale positioning (VPS)

studies to allow for proper receiver time synchronization. For all other deployments, it is recommended that the built-in transmitter be enabled to provide data that can be used for system performance assessment post-deployment.

Figure 3-12: Enable Transmitter check box

Transmitter Profile options

Click the down arrow to display the options, and then select one for the receiver to use.

NOTE: Sync Tag is the default transmit profile and is recommended at all times when not conducting range testing.

Sync Tag (HR 25-35s, PPM 270-330s)

This setting transmits with a random delay between 25 and 35 seconds for HR coding, and 270 and 330 seconds for PPM coding.

Use the Sync Tag setting if you are preparing your receivers for a longer-term deployment.

l If you are conducting a positioning (VPS) study, Sync Tag detections will be used to

synchronize your receivers' clocks and facilitate accurate position calculation.

l If you are not conducting a VPS study, use the Sync Tag setting to have your transmitter

act as a control or sentinel tag. In this case, you may use detections of the transmitter on neighbouring receivers as a means of monitoring ongoing acoustic conditions.

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Range Test Random (HR 4-6s, PPM 25-35s)

This setting transmits with a random delay between 4 and 6 seconds for HR coding, and 25 and 35 seconds for PPM coding.

Use this setting when performing range tests using more than one transmitter, or when using a single transmitter in areas where tagged animals are present. The random delay setting will help to reduce the likelihood of transmission collisions in these cases.

Range Test Fixed (HR 5-5s, PPM 30-30s)

This setting transmits with a fixed delay of 5 seconds for HR coding and 30 seconds for PPM coding.

Use this setting only when performing range tests using a single transmitter, and when there are no tagged animals known to be in the area. The fixed delay setting means that transmission collisions are likely to occur if other transmitters are within range of your receivers at the same time.

IMPORTANT: Range Test Random and Range Test Fixed transmit profiles should only be used for purposes of short term testing. For long term deployment, remember to change the transmit profile back to the default (sync tag) setting.

Figure 3-13: Transmit Profile options

Transmitter Power options

Click the down arrow to display the list of options, and select one of the following:

l Very High (147 dB)

l High (143 dB)

l Medium (139 dB)

l Low (135 dB)

Figure 3-14: Transmit Power options

3.4 HR2 Transmitter Tab

Applying changes

When you change configuration settings, the Apply Changes button is accessible. Click the button to immediately set the new parameters.

Figure 3-15: Applying Changes (disable Transmitter)

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When the settings are successfully updated, a confirmation message will appear. Click OK to remove the message box.

Figure 3-16: Transmitter is now OFF

Show Defaults

Clicking the Show Defaults button will change any current settings to the default settings, and make the Apply Changes button accessible. If you simply view the default settings and then click another tab (Status, for example), your current settings will remain unchanged.

Changes will only be applied if you click the Apply Changes button.

3.5 Sensor Logging Tab

The Sensor Logging Tab displays the Sensor Data Logging Options.

The Sensor Logging Options allow you to configure the logging interval for data from the receiver's built-in sensors (temperature, tilt, and noise).

Figure 3-17: Sensor Logging Tab

Viewing the Default settings

To view the default hours and minutes settings, click Show Defaults. The default settings are displayed in the settings boxes.

Figure 3-18: Showing the default settings

To accept the default settings, click Apply Changes.

To keep your existing settings, simply move to another tab. A warning message will inform you that you have unsaved settings on this tab (Sensor Logging) and offer you the option of saving (Yes) or discarding the changes (No).

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Figure 3-19: Unsaved Settings message

If you click No, your settings will remain as they were, and the view changes to your other selected tab.

Changing Settings

To change settings, either:

l Click the up or down arrows next to the Hours (h) and/or Minutes (m) boxes, or

l Click directly in a box and type in a new value.

l The minimum (combined) value is 0 hour/1 minute.

l The maximum (combined)value is 24 hours/0 minutes.

If you enter an invalid value, a red frame appears around the settings boxes.

Figure 3-20: Invalid/outside acceptable values

Modify the values to comply with the minimum and maximum ones stated above.

Saving Settings

When you make changes to the Sensor Data Logging Option settings, the Apply Changes button becomes accessible.

Figure 3-21: Applying Changes

To save your changes, click Apply Changes.

3.6 Watch Table Tab

The Watch Table Tab displays a list of tags of interest and is extremely helpful in identifying if a particular tag was in the area surrounding a receiver.

The tag information is entered in the Watch Table, where each tag entered is assigned an Index number between 1 and 192. When completed, this list is sent to the receiver through the communication cable and accessed using the VR100 while the HR2 is deployed.

NOTE: The instructions on how to access the Watch Table using the VR100 are found in the VR100 documentation.

Figure 3-22: Watch Table Tab

3.6.1 Adding Tag IDs

Tag ID and Code Space information was shipped with the tag.

1. Select the Code Space from the drop-down list.

IMPORTANT: Currently, you cannot enter sensor tags into a Watch Table.

2. In the IDfield, enter the Tag ID of the tag you want added to the table.

3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 to add tags until the Watch Table is complete based on your needs. You may add up to 192 entries.

NOTE:All entries change to red text until you apply the changes.

4. Click Apply Changes.

If you wish to organize your entries in "groups", you may skip one or more lines in the table, as desired. For example, you could have entries from 1 to 24, then skip to 31-45, etc. This may provide easier visual reference when you are consulting the table. Having "gaps" in the list is acceptable.

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3.6.2 Selecting Tags

After a tag has been entered in the Watch Table, it may be selected by clicking the box at the far right of the row.

All tags can be selected at once by checking the Select All Tags box at the right of the Last Detection (UTC) column header.

3.6.3 Managing Entries

Remove Selected IDs

You may decide to remove some IDs from the entries list.

To remove selected IDs from the Watch Table list:

1. Select one or more entries by checking the box at the right of the entries. Under Manage Entries at the right, the Remove Selected IDs button becomes available.

2. Click Remove Selected IDs.

Clear Selected Counts

You can remove the Detection Count total from one or more entries, as needed, and have the count reset to zero.

To clear selected counts from the Watch Table list:

1. Select one or more entries by checking the box at the right of the entries. Under Manage Entries at the right, the Clear Selected Counts button becomes available.

2. Click Clear Selected Counts.

Delete Empty Rows

When you remove selected IDs from your Watch Table (or if you have deliberately left "gaps" in the list for organizational reasons), you may have some empty rows in the list. When empty rows are present, the Delete Empty Rows button is available for use. You may wish to remove the gaps in the list to make it more compact. To delete the empty rows in the list, just click Delete Empty Rows.

Refreshing the Watch Table List

To refresh the Detection Count and Last Detection (UTC) columns in the Watch Table, click Refresh.

Importing a Watch Table file

Fathom can import watch table entries from a .csv file created by you, or exported from another HR2 receiver.

3.6 Watch Table Tab

To import a Watch Table file (.csv):

1. Click Import. The Import Watch Table dialog box appears.

2. Navigate to the location of the file, and select it.

3. Click Open.

When importing a watch table, Fathom will accept .csv files formatted as follows:

Example 1

Figure 3-23: Watch Table created from scratch (built by you)

Example 2

Figure 3-24: Watch Table exported from an HR2 Receiver

Exporting a Watch Table file

Fathom can export Watch Table information to a .csv file that can be used for the following:

l Keeping a record of the detection counts and last detection times from your last live watch

table session with the HR2.

l Importing the same watch table into another HR2 Receiver.

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To export a Watch Table file:

1. Click Export. The Export Watch Table dialog box appears.

2. Navigate to the location you want to save the file, and click Save.

Fathom will save the file with the default name format "HR2-180-461059 Watchtable 2017-04-26 150755.csv"

Example

Figure 3-25: Sample exported Watch Table

3.7 Advanced Tab

The Advanced Tab displays Hardware Configuration information, options for Serial Communication settings, and Hardware Status information for your selected receiver.

Figure 3-26: Advanced Tab

3.7.1 Hardware Configuration

The Hardware Configuration section displays the following information:

l Firmware Version ("software" that runs the receiver features), and Firmware Update option

l Hardware Version (receiver hardware), and Factory Reset option

l Memory Size Memory capacity of the receiver

Updating the Firmware (manually)

Firmware (FW) is a program that is stored permanently in a device, such as an HR2 receiver. It is not to be confused with Fathom, the PC software used to communicate with the receiver. Firmware updates are rare and will occur to either complete a hardware change or occasionally for a significant addition to functionality.

NOTE: HR2 receiver firmware can only be updated when connected to Fathom.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that all data are offloaded from the receiver before performing a firmware

update.

Normally, you would perform an firmware update after receiving an automatic firmware update notification (see "Automatic Firmware Updates and Notifications", on page168). If you decided to perform the update later (and canceled the operation), you would be using this procedure to complete the update.

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Step 1 - Start Update Firmware process

In the Hardware Configuration section, click Update Firmware.

Figure 3-27: Update Firmware button

Step 2 - Continue with the Update

If you had canceled the automatic update after a notification, a Continue with firmware update window opens.

Figure 3-28: Continue with firmware update dialog box

Click Update.

A Firmware Update Warning window opens.

NOTE: In unique circumstances (such as after contacting Support), you may need to use the Select another file option. Specific instructions would be provided at that time on how to proceed.

Step 3 - Offload data first warning

WARNING: When you perform a firmware update, the process may erase all data on the receiver, set the receiver’s clock, and reset all transmitter and sensor logging settings to default values. We recommend offloading your data before performing the update.

3.7 Advanced Tab

Figure 3-29: Firmware Update Warning dialog box

To offload your data first, click Offload data first and proceed to save your data.

To update the firmware without saving your data first, click Update firmware and follow the instructions.

Otherwise, click Cancel.

Once the update has completed, a Write Firmware Success message will confirm the success of the update.

Figure 3-30: Successful firmware update message

For information on Automatic Updates, see "Automatic Firmware Updates and Notifications", on

page168.

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Hardware Version

This field displays the hardware version of the receiver.

Memory Size

This field displays the total memory capacity of the receiver. Note that this number represents the memory available when the receiver is completely empty. To view the percentage of this memory capacity that has been used, go to the Status Tab and check Memory Usage under the Vitals heading.

3.7.2 Serial Communication Options

Setting the Session Baud Rate

The session baud rate is the communication speed in bits per second (bps) between your HR2 receiver and the Fathom software. Fathom will automatically set the baud rate to an appropriate value based on the cable you are using. You should only change the setting chosen by Fathom if you experience communication problems at the selected baud rate.

To set the Session Baud Rate

Click to open the Session Baud Rate list.

Figure 3-31: Session Baud Rate list

Select the desired Baud Rate. The Apply Changes button becomes available.

Figure 3-32: Session Baud Rate selected

3.7 Advanced Tab

RS485 Termination

If RS485 communication is being used with long cables and high baud rates (a reasonable rule of thumb would be cable longer than 200m using a baud rate higher than 57600), the system may require that RS485 Termination be enabled, to ensure a reliable communication link between the receiver and the RS485 host.

To enable RS485 Termination

To enable RS485 Termination, check the RS485 Termination box.

NOTE:If there are multiple receivers attached to a single cable deployment, ensure that only the furthest receiver on the cable has RS485 Terminations enabled.

IMPORTANT:Enabling RS485 Termination causes the receiver to consume a bit more power during active communication with the system host processor.

Figure 3-33: RS485 Termination selection box

Level Recommended Action

High Discontinue receiver use and contact VEMCO Support immediately.

Medium Replace the battery if that is indicated in the fault description or

Contact VEMCO Support for all others.

Low None required.

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Show Defaults

If you've made any changes to the Session Baud Rate or have checked the RS485 Termination option, clicking the Show Defaults button will return the settings to their default values (12MBd baud rate, and no RS485 Termination).

Apply Settings

When done with settings, click Apply Changes. The new settings take effect immediately.

3.7.3 Hardware Status

The Hardware Status section displays the following information:

l Fault Conditions and View Faults option - Displays the number of receiver faults (error

conditions), if any currently exist.

l Reset options - Click more to display the available reset options for the receiver.

Faults

Upon connecting to an HR2 Receiver, Fathom performs a check of the receiver's state. If any faults are found, you will be presented with a fault diagnosis message.

Figure 3-34: Sample start-up fault condition message

WARNING:This warning only appears on start-up/connection to the receiver. It is critical that you take

corrective action as recommended in the fault message.

There are three fault levels, as described next.

Click OK to clear the start-up fault warning message and return to the Fathom interface.

Viewing Faults

You may need to view faults again, when contacting Support.

3.7 Advanced Tab

Figure 3-35: Advanced Settings displaying Faults Conditions

To view fault conditions, click View Faults. The Current receiver faults window appears.

Figure 3-36: Sample receiver fault information

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The window displays the following information:

l Importance level - Levels are low, medium, or high.

l Fault Description - A brief description of the fault.

l Fault Code - A code used by VEMCO Support.

l Recommended Action - VEMCO recommended action to take when encountering this fault.

To close the window, click OK.

Reset Options

Reboot

In some circumstances it may be necessary to reboot the HR2 receiver. For example, VEMCO Support may recommend this action to clear a non-critical fault condition. Rebooting the receiver temporarily powers it off and then powers it back on again.

NOTE: Rebooting is not the same as initializing, because rebooting does not clear the receiver's memory.

To reboot the receiver:

1. In the Hardware Status section, click more to display the Reset Options, then click Reboot.

Figure 3-37: Reboot option

2. A reboot operation warning appears.

3.7 Advanced Tab

Figure 3-38: Reboot warning and options

3. Click Reboot receiver to continue. Settings will remain the same, aside from the receiver's clock being reset.

NOTE:If it hasn't appeared yet in your work session, you may see the "Are your computer's time settings correct?" warning dialog. For details, see "Check

Computer Time Settings warning", on page67.

To leave this window without rebooting the receiver, click Cancel instead.

Factory Reset

Use the Factory Reset option to return the HR2 receiver to its original settings.

Only use factory reset upon advice from VEMCO Support. Factory reset will erase all data on the receiver, set the receiver’s clock, and reset all transmitter and sensor logging settings to default values.

1. In the Hardware Status section, click more to display the Reset Options, then click Factory Reset.

Figure 3-39: Factory Reset

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2. A reset operation warning appears.

Figure 3-40: Factory Reset options

3. Consider the options carefully:

a. Proceed - Will continue the reset operation, permanently erasing the data on the

receiver, including all Watch Table entries, and return the receiver to its factory settings.

b. Offload - Will offload data off of the receiver first then proceed with the reset.

c. Cancel - Will cancel the operation and return to the Advanced tab panel.

NOTE:If it hasn't appeared yet in your work session, you may see the "Are your computer's time settings correct?" warning dialog. For details, see "Check Computer

Time Settings warning", on page67.

4. Click the desired option to continue.

Figure 3-41: Factory Reset Successful message

Conducting a Study with an HR2 Receiver

Starting a study allows you to clear the HR2 receiver's memory and set the internal clock.

Before deploying your HR2 receiver, we recommend that you consult the "Deploying an HR2

Receiver", on page75 section.

This Section Contains Information On The Following:

4.1 Record Mode 66

4.2 Starting a Study 67

4.3 Offloading Data 70

4.4 Disconnecting Communication with Receiver 72

4.5 Suspend Mode (not recording) 73

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4.1 Record Mode

When you start a study (using the Fathom software), the HR2 enters Record Mode. It records received pings and detections and transmits its ID, even while connected to Fathom software.

To place the receiver in Record Mode

On the HR2 Receiver Tab, click the Start a Study button (start recording).

Follow the instructions on the next screen as described in "Starting a Study", on the facing page.

4.2 Starting a Study

When you start a study, you reset the receiver ("initializing" the receiver). This operation erases the receiver's memory and sets the receiver clock again.

IMPORTANT: Always back up previously offloaded data before starting a new study. Internal memory is erased (data are permanently deleted from the receiver memory).

To start a study using Fathom

Establish communication between the HR2 and the Fathom software (see "Establishing

Communication", on page24).

Step 1 - Start a Study button

On the HR2 Receiver Tab, click the Start a Study button (start recording).

NOTE:This button is not available before communication between the receiver and

Fathom is established.

Step 2 - Check Computer Time Settings warning

The Check Computer Time Settings warning

appears.

This warning only appears once per

Fathom session. Ensure that your

computer's displayed time of day is consistent with your selected time zone before proceeding to ensure that your receiver's internal clock is set correctly.

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Step 3 - Heed the warning

A WARNING message appears, indicating that you

are about to erase ALL data that may be present.

Choose an option:

l To proceed without saving data, click Start a

new Study. If you want to stop the operation

while it is under way, click Abort at the bottom right of the screen.

l If you need to offload data that is present,

click Offload and offload your data first. For more information on the offload data procedure, see "Offloading Data", on

page70.

l Click Cancel to return to the Fathom screen.

Step 4 - Initialization is successful

When the initialization is complete, a successful initialization message

appears.

Click OK to continue.

4.2 Starting a Study

Step 5 - Check the Receiver Status

On the Status tab, the status of the HR2 receiver should now display as ON - Recording.

Figure 4-1: Receiver Initialized and Recording

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4.3 Offloading Data

After data have been collected by an HR2 Receiver during a long term deployment, that data must be offloaded to be accessed and viewed.

Data can only be offloaded from a HR2 Receiver while it is in communication with Fathom software, through a direct cable connection.

To offload data from your HR2 Receiver, using Fathom

Establish communication between the HR2 and the Fathom software (see "Establishing

Communication", on page24).

Step 1 - Offload Data button

On the HR2 Receiver Tab, click the Offload Data button.

NOTE:This button is not available before communication between the receiver and

Fathom is established.

Step 2 - Select Offload folder

Select the Offload folder to use.

To select a different folder than the default one displayed, click Change and navigate to the desired folder and click OK.

Step 3 - Select Offloading Data Option

Select an offload data option (see image in previous step):

l Offload All Data - All data collected by the receiver will be downloaded.

l Offload New Data - Only new data collected by the receiver (since the last offload operation)

will be offloaded.

Step 4 - Start Offloading Data

Click Start. A warning message asks you if you are sure that your PC time settings are correct. Correct PC time settings are critical to ensure that detection data will be properly time corrected.

NOTE:this warning may not show up if it has already appeared previously in the Fathom session.

If you are sure, click Proceed.

Otherwise, click Check PC time settings to verify and adjust your time settings as needed.

The offload process begins. The amount of time to complete the download depends on the amount of data collected.

Step 5 - Data is Offloading

4.3 Offloading Data

The offload progress is displayed, including estimated time remaining.

Step 6 - Successful Data Offload

Once the offload is completed successfully, a success message is displayed, including the full name of the offloaded file, and a data summary.

l Self-detections: detections from the HR2

Receiver's integrated transmitter.

l External detections: detections from tags

other than the integrated one within the receiver.

NOTE: Counts do NOT include detections removed by the filters specified in “HR2 Data Export

Detection Filters".

Click OK to finish and return to the Fathom screen.

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4.4 Disconnecting Communication with Receiver

Click the Close View button ("X" or red "X" when you hover over) to disconnect the communication between the HR2 and Fathom software.

Figure 4-2: Close receiver communication tab

A window will appear to confirm that you want to close the HR2 Receiver tab.

When the communication is disconnected, the HR2 resumes recording with the last study that was initialized. Ending communication does not re-initialize the receiver.

4.5 Suspend Mode (not recording)

Suspend Mode is the mode used for shipment and storage of the HR2 receiver. In Suspend Mode, the receiver consumes significantly less power than when it is recording data.

To place the receiver in Suspend Mode

On the HR2 Receiver Tab, click the Suspend Receiver button (stop recording).

Figure 4-3: Suspend Receiver button

The Suspend receiver operation warning appears.

Figure 4-4: Suspend Receiver operation warning

l Click Yes to suspend the receiver operations, and the receiver will no longer record and collect

any data. This will conserve power.

l Click No to return to the Fathom screen, keeping the receiver in Record Mode.

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Deploying an HR2 Receiver

How an HR2 receiver is deployed is driven by the environment it is being deployed in and the type of study being performed. Some important points to keep in mind when designing a deployment plan for your HR2 receivers are explained here. The common method for attaching a HR2 to a mooring line is also given.

This Section Contains Information On The Following:

5.1 Case External Dimensions 76

5.2 Deployment Facts and Tips 77

5.3 Mooring Line Attachment 78

5.4 External Cable 81

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5.1 Case External Dimensions

The HR2 receiver's case dimensions can be useful when designing a mooring plan or mooring equipment. The dimensions, in inches, are shown in the drawings below.

Figure 5-1: HR2 Case Dimensions

5.2 Deployment Facts and Tips

Before deployment, read these carefully to maximize the performance of your HR2 receivers.

5.2.1 Mooring

HR2 receivers are moored in many configurations often reflecting the bathymetry and oceanographic/weather conditions. A simple mooring design generally works well. However, in rougher conditions, heavier weights and mooring lines are usually required.

If a bottom mooring is desired, the HR2 should be positioned above the floor such that it has an unobstructed “view” of tagged animals within their expected acoustic range. Ensure the HR2’s hydrophone is unblocked (do not position an air filled buoy directly above the hydrophone) and free of any biofouling.

In high flow locations, you may consider using hydro dynamically shaped buoys and low profile anchors.

For the best horizontal range, mount the HR2 receiver in a vertical position. Always mount the HR2 with the hydrophone pointing up to the surface, for better acoustic communication with the VR100.

CAUTION: The hydrophone must be kept free of mooring lines and obstructions. Objects around the hydrophone will adversely affect the detection range of the HR2 receiver.

5.2.2 Spacing

Receiver spacing is generally determined based on range testing and historical acoustic data. Our position is that you should try to space receivers such that you achieve good detection probability in most or all weather conditions. It is not always necessary to have 100% coverage if you have several other locations where you know the animals will be passing through.

However, if you wish to accurately quantify the passing of animals through every receiver location then you should strive for 100% detection probability. Typical spacing is usually between 100 and 300 meters.

REFERENCE: See the Gate Design tutorial on our website.

Receiver spacing guidelines for VPS studies differ from gate studies because complete overlap of detection ranges is required for successful fine-scale positioning. For more information on estimating appropriate receiver spacing for your study, please refer to the VEMCO Range Test Software Manual, from our website, and make sure to conduct tests as described in "Testing the Receiver", on

page29.

5.2.3 Biofouling

Some customers use a rubber shrink tape, such as DAFLEX ST250 Cold Shrink Tape, available from Digikey (W211-ND), to prevent biofouling on the HR2 receiver. It can be used to cover the receiver body (do NOT cover the hydrophone) and does not leave a glue residue when removed. Another option is to use an antifouling paint, such as Interlux Micron CSC.

NOTE:Keep the hydrophone uncovered to prevent acoustic dampening.

CAUTION: The Status Light is also a pressure relief valve. Never cover the Status Light/Release Valve. The release valve must be able to pop open if needed and must not be blocked by tape or

paint.

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5.3 Mooring Line Attachment

The common method used to attach a HR2 receiver to a mooring line is to use five cable ties (zip tie or tie-wrap) with the following characteristics:

l Non-reusable lashing cable ties

l 388 mm (15.25") long

l 7.5 mm (0.3") wide

l UV protected

l 120 lbs tensile strength

l mooring line

l 3/8" minimum diameter nylon rope

A set of five cable ties is shipped with each new HR2 receiver and more may be purchased from VEMCO (product number HWE 507450).

Follow the instructions listed below to attach the HR2 receiver to the rope used as the mooring line.

Step 1 - Attach locations

Identify the location on the rope where the bottom of the HR2 receiver will be attached.

(VR2Tx example shown)

Step 2 - Twist rope

Twist the rope so the strands of the rope separate from each other and an opening in the rope is seen. This is referred to as opening the “warp in the rope”.

Step 3 - Slide cable tie through

Slide one of the cable ties through the center of the rope and the Attachment Hole.

(VR2Tx example shown)

Step 4 - Latch and tighten

Latch and tighten the cable tie so the head of the cable tie is next to the rope.

(VR2Tx example shown)

Step 5 - Slide, latch and tighten

Open the warp in the rope again and slide another cable tie through rope so it lines up with the bottom half of the lower groove around the body of the HR2. Tighten the cable tie so the tie’s head is next to the rope.

(VR2Tx example shown)

5.3 Mooring Line Attachment

Step 6 - Slide, latch and tighten

Wrap a third cable tie around the HR2 receiver and the rope so the cable tie occupies the top half of the lower groove in the HR2 body. The bottom half of the groove is already occupied by the cable tie from Step 5 Latch the cable tie so the head of the cable tie is over the rope.

(VR2Tx example shown)

Step 7 - Slide, latch and tighten

Open the warp in the rope next to the groove closest to the hydrophone and slide another cable tie through rope so it lines up with the top half of that groove. Tighten the cable tie so the tie’s head is next to the rope.

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Step 8 - Slide, latch and tighten

Wrap a fifth cable tie around the HR2 receiver and the rope so the cable tie occupies the bottom half of the groove used in Step 7. Latch the cable tie so the head of the cable tie is over the rope.

Step 9 - Trim off excess

Trim the cable ties so there is no excess cable tie material and no sharp edges.

Figure 5-2: Sample mooring line attachment (VR2Txshown)

WARNING: Cut the cable ties when removing a HR2 from the mooring line. DO NOT re-use cable

ties. Use only new cable ties when deploying a HR2 receiver.

5.4 External Cable

The HR2 Receiver uses an external cable to connect to other devices. VEMCO has successfully used cable with the following specifications:

l 2 Twisted Pair - 18 AWG stranded tinned copper (STC); 0.070” PP insulated; Individual foil

shield, Drain (Twisted Pair coloring scheme: Pair 1: Green/White; Pair 2: Red/Black)

l Overall Copper Braided Shield (80% coverage)

l Black polyurethane jacket to an overall outer diameter of approximately 0.290”

l Two jacketed Kevlar 49 strength members with breaking strength of 350 lbs each

l UV stabilized

l SubConn MCIL8F connector on HR2 end

There could be variations on these cable specifications based on individual customer needs. VEMCO should be consulted when designing specific cabling solutions.

Figure 5-3: VEMCO high speed USB cable

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Viewing and Managing Receiver

Data

The Fathom software provides the ability to visualize detection and diagnostic data (where applicable) time series’ for HR2, VR2W, VR2AR, VR2Tx, and VR4-UWM receivers.

It also provides the ability to convert HR2 .VDAT files (offloaded using Fathom) and VR2W, VR2AR, VR2Tx, and VR4-UWM VRL files (offloaded using VUE) to a new, easy-to-use CSV format.

This Section Contains Information On The Following:

6.1 Visualizing Data 84

6.2 Exporting Data 95

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6.1 Visualizing Data

After data have been collected from an HR2 Receiver, VR2W, VR2Tx, VR2AR, or VR4-UWM receiver, the detection records (and diagnostic records, if applicable) can be displayed in Fathom's Visualize Data application.

NOTE:You do not need to be connected to a receiver to visualize data.

To Visualize Data from an offloaded file

Step 1 - Launch Fathom

Click the Task Bar shortcut for the Fathom Launcher to start the Fathom software (see

below), and then click on the Visualize Data icon (see right).

Step 2 - Select file to import

To select the file to import, click File, Open Data

File....

The Select file to display dialog box appears.

Navigate to the desired folder, select the file to display and click Open.

Good to know: You can filter your search by selecting which type of file you are looking for (VDAT, VRL, or All Supported, see image below right).

6.1 Visualizing Data

Step 3 - File Import in progress

The selected file name appears on the tab at the top of the Data Visualizer window, and the data extraction progress is displayed in the center of the window.

NOTE: You can cancel the import process by clicking/closing the tab.

Step 4 - Data displayed

The data are displayed in the Data Visualizer window. Data are presented in two sections:

l All Data in the top section (A).

l Selected Data in the bottom section (B). The content displayed in this section is based on the

range selected in the All Data section above.

Figure 6-1: Data displayed as various graphs

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6.1.1 Data Visualizer Main Window Features

The Data Visualizer main window provides the following display features:

l (A)Filename - The filename is displayed on the tab.

l (B) Multiple tabs - You can open multiple files and each will have its own tab.

l (C) Resizable - The main window is fully resizable, using click and drag action, or using the

Maximize window button.

Good to Know: When you resize the window, the graphs adjust to the size you pick, and "spreads" the data accordingly. A small, tight window size will present data in more "compressed" view, while a large, wide window will "spread" the data and graph over a more usable scale. For more details, see Bin Size below.

Figure 6-2: Data Visualizer Main Window features

6.1 Visualizing Data

6.1.2 ALLDATA Section Features

The plot in the All Data section displays a time series of binned detection counts. The All Data plot covers the entire dataset. This section provides the following display features:

l (A)HR/PPM/Combined (HR2 only, image shown) - You can view your detections by Type

(just click your choice): HR, PPM, or Combined HR and PPM detections.

The option selected also affects the graphs in the Selection section.

l (A)A69/A180/Combined (VR4-UWM only) - You can view your detections by Type

(just click your choice): 69 kHz, 180kHz, or Combined 69 and 180 kHz

detections. The option selected also affects the graphs in the Selection section.

l (B)Filter Options (Detections) - Fathom offers filter options for which detections to display. For

more information, see "Data Visualizer Filter Options", on page91.

l (C)Bin Size (Detections per) - Fathom bins your detection counts into bins of optimal size for

display purposes. The bin is recalculated each time you resize the Data Visualizer window, and appears at the top left of the All Data section.

l (D) Total Detects - The total number of detections of the type you have selected (HR, PPM or

Combined HR and PPM) in the data file appears at the top center of the section.

l (E) Range Selector - The Range Selector tool allows you to select a range of dates/time to view

in the plots in the Selection section. A shorter range provides more detail, a longer range provides a broader overview. For more information, see "Using the Range Selector Tool", on

page91.

l (F) Start/End Dates and Times - These are displayed at the bottom of the Range Selector tool.

l (G) Resizable - This section is resizable in height, using click and drag up or down action with

the resizing grab handle , between the sections or graphs.

Figure 6-3: All Data section features, HR2 detections

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6.1.3 SELECTION Section Features

The plots in the Selection section display data for the selected portion of the All Data plot only. This section provides the following display features.

Binned Detection Data

The top plot in the Selection section shows a zoomed in version of the plot in the All Data section.

l (A)Start/End Dates and Times - The time period covered by the selection. These are displayed

at the top left of the Selection section.

l (B) Detects - The selected number of detections (from the Range Tool in All Data section

above) appears at the top center of the section.

l (C)Bin Size (Detections per) - Fathom bins your detection counts in the Selection section into

bins of optimal size for the selected date range. The bin size appears at the top left of the plot. To

decrease or increase the bin size, reduce or extend the selected date range by clicking and dragging a handle on the All Data graph.

l (D)Pinpointing bin detections - You can access the number of detections in a bin at any time

along the series by moving the cursor over the location on the plot where you want to see details. Date and Time are also displayed.

l (E)Resizable - This section is resizable in height internally, using click and drag up or down

action with the resizing grab handle, between the graphs.

Figure 6-4: Binned Detection Data features

6.1 Visualizing Data

Relative Detection Density

The middle plot (HR2 receivers) / bottom plot (VR2W receivers) in the Selection section shows the relative detection rates of each detected IDfor the selected time period.

l (A)Detection Density by ID - The ID corresponding to each row in the plot is listed to the left

of the graph. To sort the individual plots by ID, click ID at the top left.

l (B)Detection Count by ID - The detection count of each ID for the selected time period is listed

to the right of the graph. To sort the individual plots by detection count, click Count at the top right.

l (C)Pinpointing Date and Time - You can access the data and time at any location along the

time series by moving the cursor over the location on the plot where you want to see details.

l (D)Resizable - This section is resizable in height internally, using click and drag up or down

action with the resizing grab handle, between the graphs.

Figure 6-5: Relative Detection Density features

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Diagnostic Information (HR2, VR2Tx, VR2AR, and VR4-UWM receivers only)

l (A)Noise Samples (dB or mV) - Noise values are plotted relative to the primary y-axis. You can

access the noise level at any time along the series by moving the cursor over the location on the plot where you want to see details. Date and Time are also displayed. Noise readings are not available for VR4-UWM receivers.

l (B)Tilt and Temperature - Tilt and temperature values are plotted relative to the secondary y-

axis. Select which value you would like to display using the Tilt, Temperature, or None options at the top right of the plot. You can access tilt or temperature values at any time along the series by moving the cursor over the location on the plot where you want to see details. This information appears along with the Noise Sample and Date and Time described above. Temperature is not available for VR4-UWM receivers.

l (C)Resizable - This section is resizable in height internally, using click and drag up or down

action with the resizing grab handle, between the graphs.

Figure 6-6: Diagnostic Information features (HR2 receiver info shown)

6.1 Visualizing Data

6.1.4 Data Visualizer Filter Options

The Data Visualizer Filter Options provide choices for filtering detections based on the source of the detection (HR2 VR2Tx, and VR2AR receivers only). You may view self-detections (detections of a receiver’s own built-in transmitter) only, external detections (all detections except those of the receiver’s own built-in transmitter) only, or detections from both sources. The default option is both sources.

To select a filter option

At the right of the Data Visualizer window, click the current filter option. The Filter Options box appears, and displays the available options. Select the source to set the options and return to the Data Visualizer window.

Figure 6-7: Data Visualizer filter options

6.1.5 Using The Range Selector Tool

The Range Selector tool allows you to select a range of dates/time to view in the graphs in the Selection section. A shorter range provides more detail, a longer range provides a longer overview.

Vemco HR2 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Table of Contents

What's New in this Release

New Features for version 2.3

Support For VR2Tx, VR2AR, And VR4-UWM Receiver Log Files

Sensor Values In Live Detections Display

Updated/Enhanced Features

Introduction

1.1 HR2 Receiver - Overview

1.1.1 HR2 Receiver Quick Specifications

1.2 HR2 Case and Parts

1.2.1 HR2 Case Parts

1.3 VEMCO High Speed Offload Cable (HSOC)

1.3.1 Communication Cable Information

1.4 Operation Modes

1.4.1 Suspend Mode

1.4.2 Record Mode

1.5 Fathom Software - Overview

1.5.1 Fathom Software Requirements

1.5.2 What Can Fathom Do?

1.6 Tour of the Fathom User Interface

1.7 Hardware Tabs

1.7.1 The Device Scanner Tab

1.7.2 The Receiver Tab (s)

1.8 Software Tabs

1.9 Getting Help

Getting Started

2.1 Installing the Fathom Software

2.2 HR2 Dummy Plug and Locking Collar

2.3 Connecting an HR2 Receiver to a computer

2.4 Launch Fathom

2.4.1 The Fathom Launcher

2.4.2 The About Fathom Window

2.5 Device Scanner Tab

2.6 Establishing Communication

2.7 Receiver Tab

2.8 Testing the Receiver

2.8.1 In-Air Test

2.8.2 In-Water Test

3.1 Status Tab

3.2 Live Detections Tab

3.2.1 Time Display Options

3.2.2 Live Tiles And Live Detection Filter Options

3.3 Live Tiles Tab

3.3.1 Understanding The Live Tiles Display

3.3.2 Live Tiles Display Settings

3.4 HR2 Transmitter Tab

3.4.1 Transmitter Settings

3.4.2 Transmitter IDs

3.4.3 Configure Transmitter

3.5 Sensor Logging Tab

3.6 Watch Table Tab

3.6.1 Adding Tag IDs

3.6.2 Selecting Tags

3.6.3 Managing Entries

3.7 Advanced Tab

3.7.1 Hardware Configuration

3.7.2 Serial Communication Options

3.7.3 Hardware Status

Conducting a Study with an HR2 Receiver

4.1 Record Mode

4.2 Starting a Study

4.3 Offloading Data

4.4 Disconnecting Communication with Receiver

4.5 Suspend Mode (not recording)

Deploying an HR2 Receiver

5.1 Case External Dimensions

5.2 Deployment Facts and Tips

5.2.1 Mooring

5.2.2 Spacing

5.2.3 Biofouling

5.3 Mooring Line Attachment

5.4 External Cable

6.1 Visualizing Data

6.1.1 Data Visualizer Main Window Features

6.1.3 SELECTION Section Features

6.1.4 Data Visualizer Filter Options