VAKI Micro User manual

Utgave: Apr 2018

SW versjon 4.04.X

User Manual

Micro/Macro fish counter

Manual for VAKI Micro/Macro

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Contents

1Preface –The Micro/Macro Fish Counters .....................................................................................3

2Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... 4

3Components.................................................................................................................................... 6

4Counter head .................................................................................................................................. 8

5Set Up............................................................................................................................................11

6Pumping ........................................................................................................................................ 12

6.1 Vacuum Pumps .......................................................................................................... 12

6.2 Netting ....................................................................................................................... 12

7Oppstart ........................................................................................................................................ 13

7.1 Turn on counter ......................................................................................................... 13

8Main screen................................................................................................................................... 14

9Calibrating and Visibility ............................................................................................................... 19

9.1 Visibility...................................................................................................................... 19

Visibility Examples......................................................................................................................... 21

9.2 Calibrating the counter.............................................................................................. 23

10 Set fish size ................................................................................................................................ 24

11 Test with water only.................................................................................................................. 25

12 Start Counting Session............................................................................................................... 26

12.1 Store and Continue Counting .................................................................................... 27

12.2 Pausing the session.................................................................................................... 27

12.3 Reset one or more channels to zero ......................................................................... 28

13 Ending the session.....................................................................................................................28

14 The report..................................................................................................................................29

15 Reviewing the counting session ................................................................................................ 33

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16 Settings......................................................................................................................................35

17 Switch between single and multi channel mode ...................................................................... 37

18 Storage of the counter .............................................................................................................. 37

Technical specification ......................................................................................................................... 38

Standard Counters................................................................................................................................ 40

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1 Preface –The Micro/Macro Fish Counters

VAKI Aquaculture Systems thank you for choosing the MICRO and MACRO range of fry and smolt

counters.

These counters are used in many aquaculture enterprises where an accurate knowledge of fish

numbers is important. Applications include counting fish when grading, accurate stock control and

when transferring fish between tanks and delivering fish by helicopter, well boat and truck.

The MICRO and MACRO counters have been developed in collaboration with a number of

leading fish farming companies and used worldwide for counting a wide variety of species including

Atlantic and Pacific salmon, trout, char, sea bass, sea bream, cod, tilapia, cobia, yellowtail, flatfish

and most other farmed fin fish species.

Vaki continue to develop the features and functions of the counters for use with more

specialised species including prawn, shrimp, eel and ornamental fish.

The counters are based on a digital scanning camera and computer vision. The outlines of

objects that pass beneath the camera are recorded and custom designed software is used to

analyse the images and count the individual fish.

The fish enter the counter and the water from the fish pump or spray bar then carry the fish

over the curved counting channel. The fish then pass over a light source and a mirror above the light

reflects the images of each fish back to the digital camera where the outlines are recorded and

counted.

The MICRO is ideal when counting small fish from 0.2 g and has a 500mm wide counting

channel, the MACRO channel is 1000mm wide and ideal for counting both fry and larger fish such as

smolts. Both counters can be supplied with multi counting channels, which can be used to count

separate batches of fish simultaneously, for example when grading.

This manual is a guide to the use of the MICRO and MACRO counters.

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2 Warranty

VAKI Aquaculture Systems Ltd. offers warranty for and manufacturing defects that appear within

one (1) year from the date of delivery from VAKI Iceland, on condition that the equipment has been

assembled, used and maintained in accordance with the instructions for assembly and use.

Changes to the start date of this warranty, such as delayed delivery to the user, must be

reported to VAKI upon receipt of the equipment and agreed in writing.

VAKI undertakes to repair all defects that are due to faults in the design, materials used, or

manufacture of the equipment. These defects will be rectified by repairing the equipment, or

replacing components. The customer may be required to return the complete unit or parts thereof

to the factory in Iceland for repair.

VAKI accepts corresponding warranty for original parts fitted by VAKI as replacements, for a

period of one (1) year from the date supplied.

VAKI will not be liable for:

Incorrect assembly and use, or inadequate maintenance

Defects which result from the fitting of materials, components or devices not supplied

by VAKI, and which are purchased and fitted by the user.

Defects due to changes made to the equipment by the user, without the written

consent of VAKI.

Faulty or inadequate repairs carried out by the user.

Normal wear and tear of the equipment.

Faulty connection of electrical equipment

Faults caused by excessive voltage.

Damage or stoppage due to immersion of the computer or camera in water.

Damage to electrical supply cables.

Any economic loss that my arise from production stoppage.

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If faults or defects appear in the equipment, the user must report this in writing to VAKI or its

appointed representative as soon as possible, and without unjustifiable delay. The report must be

sent within two (2) weeks from the expiry of the deadline, which is one (1) year from the date of

supply by VAKI Iceland.

If the purchaser does not inform VAKI or its representative within the time limits stated above,

the purchaser shall forfeit the rights of the warranty.

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3 Components

After delivery, the main parts of the counter need to be

bolted together. These are the Counting head, Counter

body, legs, inlet, and outlet. The legs are assembled and

fitted with the wheels at the front and the inlet tub and

outlet bolted to the counter body as shown. Instructional

video is availible at www.vaki.is.

To ensure the camera inside is correctly positioned it is important that the counting head is

securely fitted onto the main chassis and firmly seated on the four corner pads.

The Micro / Macro can be supplied as a single channel counter or with multiple channels.

The four-channel Macro counter is shown here. The main steps in the assembly are always the same

but there may be different inlets and outlets according to the counter specifation.

Figure 2 - Counter Components

1. Multi-Channel inlets

2. Counter Head

3. Counter Body

4. Channel

5. Multi channel outlet

6. Legs

7. Lamp housing

8. Dewatering outlet

9. Up-well inlet

Figure 1 - Counter Assembly

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Other equipment supplied:

Counter Manual

Power cable

Temporary license for size estimation (3 month)

Multi channel outlet (For multi channel counters)

Single channel outlet (For single channel counters)

Optional extras:

Size estimation

Back-up power supply & surge protection

USB mouse and keyboard

Single channel outlet

Nettverkskabel.

Single channel outlet (Not

included with multi channel

counters)

Kit for intern oppvarming.

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4 Counter head

The counter can be supplied with a counting head where the camera, power supply, heating

element and PC with touch screen are integrated in the head or with the so-called split head

solution where the PC comes as a separate device which can either be mounted on a bracket on the

head, or away from the counter itself.

At / below the screen there are connection ports and inputs for connection of power, lamp,

alarm and any accessories such as keyboard / mouse / printer.

The counting head is constantly evolving, so there are slightly different versions on the market.

The figures below show two versions where PC is integrated into the head.

Figure 3 - Old head design

Figure 4 - New head design

1. 110/220VAC power connector

2. On/Off button

3. Ethernet port

4. USB port

5. USB port

6. Serial port

7. Control port for overload/batch alarm

8. Lamp/heater connector

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The split head solution may look like the pictures below.

Figure 5 - 4 Channel Macro w/ Split Head

The PC can be mounted on both sides of

the counter, or away from the counter. If

the PC is mounted far away from the

counter, it will need a seperate power

supply, and an ethernet cable to connect

it to the counter head.

Figure 6 - Split head side view

Split head solution seen from the side.

1. Bracket where the PC is mounted

on.

2. Lamp/heater connector

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