VR3 factory reset

digital_steve · 3rd July 2008, 03:33

hey all,
i bought myself a 2nd hand VR3 recently and it's just arrived.
is there a way to factory reset it so i can start from scratch (i.e. dive logs, dive time etc)?

Any other advice for a new VR3 owner?
The buttons seem a bit 'sticky'

Cheers

Scuttle · 3rd July 2008, 05:48

Try rotating the switches in place, if that doesn't free them up you can remove the buttons by pressing the switch in & gently prying out the stainless circlips with a screw driver. Clean switch/spring & case oriface with
white vinegar & flush with freshwater. Allow to dry then spray some WD 40 into hole & reassemble.

Log book dives will not change. Until you get to 100 that is & then they will be all yours.

Did you get the manual with the purchase?

digital_steve · 3rd July 2008, 05:57

No manual
I think i can get it from the VR3 site... I'll have to download it tonight
Any way to change the personal details? Do i have to reenter the pins to do that?

Cheers for the info/advice

Scuttle · 3rd July 2008, 07:31

yes, punch in a pin # & it then allows you to enter name, phone # etc

osiris · 3rd July 2008, 12:15

Quote: (Originally Posted by digital_steve)

No manual
I think i can get it from the VR3 site... I'll have to download it tonight
Any way to change the personal details? Do i have to reenter the pins to do that?

Cheers for the info/advice

To reset to factory defaults including clearing out the log, remove battery for at least half an hour. All the PINs that have been preloaded will stay only volatile memory (gases, logs) will be lost. Use the main PIN to overwrite personal data (once you enter main PIN, cursor will jump to begining of personal data fields). Pretty straight forward if a bit bit tedious with the data entry....

Dinspiration · 3rd July 2008, 12:52

Hi,

Removing the battery will only delete the logs and gas list on older versions of the VR3. With revision C boards and starting with the 5.xx firmware and 2007v the logs and not 100% sure about it and the gas list are no longer deleted.

There is no way for users do to a complete factory reset. E.g. even if you are upgrading the VR3 to a new firmware the usage counter remains.

DINspiration

digital_steve · 3rd July 2008, 23:40

It's 2.1CXR... no plans to upgrade it at this point
Yeah the data entry method makes me want to eat scissors, but i guess you don't have to do it often.

Anyway thank you all for the information, much appreciated.

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digital_steve New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hobart Posts: 37	VR3 factory reset hey all, i bought myself a 2nd hand VR3 recently and it's just arrived. is there a way to factory reset it so i can start from scratch (i.e. dive logs, dive time etc)? Any other advice for a new VR3 owner? The buttons seem a bit 'sticky' Cheers
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Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 237	Re: VR3 factory reset Try rotating the switches in place, if that doesn't free them up you can remove the buttons by pressing the switch in & gently prying out the stainless circlips with a screw driver. Clean switch/spring & case oriface with white vinegar & flush with freshwater. Allow to dry then spray some WD 40 into hole & reassemble. Log book dives will not change. Until you get to 100 that is & then they will be all yours. Did you get the manual with the purchase? __________________ sold CK182 now its CK243
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digital_steve New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hobart Posts: 37	Re: VR3 factory reset No manual I think i can get it from the VR3 site... I'll have to download it tonight Any way to change the personal details? Do i have to reenter the pins to do that? Cheers for the info/advice
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Scuttle 1 Grumpy ole skipper Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jan Juc, Vic, Australia Posts: 237	Re: VR3 factory reset yes, punch in a pin # & it then allows you to enter name, phone # etc __________________ sold CK182 now its CK243
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osiris Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 320	Re: VR3 factory reset Quote: (Originally Posted by digital_steve) No manual I think i can get it from the VR3 site... I'll have to download it tonight Any way to change the personal details? Do i have to reenter the pins to do that? Cheers for the info/advice To reset to factory defaults including clearing out the log, remove battery for at least half an hour. All the PINs that have been preloaded will stay only volatile memory (gases, logs) will be lost. Use the main PIN to overwrite personal data (once you enter main PIN, cursor will jump to begining of personal data fields). Pretty straight forward if a bit bit tedious with the data entry....
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Dinspiration Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other CCR Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Switzerland Posts: 209	Re: VR3 factory reset Hi, Removing the battery will only delete the logs and gas list on older versions of the VR3. With revision C boards and starting with the 5.xx firmware and 2007v the logs and not 100% sure about it and the gas list are no longer deleted. There is no way for users do to a complete factory reset. E.g. even if you are upgrading the VR3 to a new firmware the usage counter remains. DINspiration
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3rd July 2008, 23:40	#7 (permalink)
digital_steve New Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hobart Posts: 37	Re: VR3 factory reset It's 2.1CXR... no plans to upgrade it at this point Yeah the data entry method makes me want to eat scissors, but i guess you don't have to do it often. Anyway thank you all for the information, much appreciated.
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