PC Link and ProLog Manual updates
New versions of the VR3 now come complete with a demonstration version of Prolog dive logging software. To unlock the use of this feature and access all future features involving the PC link system, it is necessary to purchase a new PIN number for the VR2 and VR3. Older units that have received software upgrades recently (V2.1 and above) and who have already purchased the full prolog/PC link kit (C5) need only apply for the new PIN which will be issued FOC on proof of purchase.
How do I get started?
Before you start, uninstall any previous versions of Prolog that you may have on your computer.(see FAQ#7below)
Once the uninstall is complete
· Insert Prolog CD Rom
· (Prolog will check Access Compatability)
· (ProDive start-up screen will show).
· Click on ProDive
· Click “NO” on Uninstall Prior Version.
· Follow screen instructions.
(After Install complete, follow screen instructions to install the relevant manuals).
IMPORTANT, after you have installed everything, · Go to your Prodive Directory, (or go to Search for Files/Folders (File Finder) in your PC’s menu bar, type in VRFIRM.DAT then click on search now or find)
Double click on the Vrfirm.dat file to open it (if you can only find a VRFirm1.dat file then rename it VRFirm.dat before you open it.) (if your PC asks you which progamme to use to open it choose a WORD programme or WordPad or Notepad)
You will see a number of rows of text: click on the end of the last line of text Press ENTER on your keyboard to move your cursor to the start of the next new line. Type in the software version listed on the bottom line of the start up screen on your VR3, (this will look something like V2.1CXR) (Capital letters must be capitalized) (if the VR computer has Version 3 .0 software loaded, when typing the software version in your Vrfirm file, omit the final capital letter. (This means if the bottom line on the start up screen reads V3.03aB, type in V3.03a). Add a comma, then add the number 2.)
Press enter on your keyboard Go to your Windows task bar, click on File, cli ck on Save in the dropdown
menu that appears, then exit the screen.
When you turn on your VR3/VR2 to download dives, a short push on both switches will bring up the DiveNow legend and will give you five minutes to work without the unit shutting down to sav e battery power. Set your VR3/VR2 to PC link mode in the OPTIONS menu Ensure that Full = 0 on the PC link screen. If the figure is not 0, change it to 0 by a short push on both switches
Open ProDive on your PC
On your ProDive menu bar, go to Tools then go to Options. The period field should be set to 10. Set the Com Port to match your PC. (Note: even if you appear to have only one Com port on your PC do not assume it is Com 1. Try each in turn until communication with your VR3/VR2 is established). Place your serial Infra Red (IR) link or USB IR link close to or touching the area on the VR3/VR2 where the IR signal beams out.
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