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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

PUBLICATION KH2066

Issue 1

Software Version ZM1912 V1.8

January 2006

Kelvin Hughes Limited

New North Road, Hainault, Ilford, Essex IG6 2UR, UK

Telephone: +44 20 8502 6887

Facsimile: +44 20 8559 8526

Telex: 896401

www.kelvinhughes.com

OPERATING INFORMATION

for

MantaDigital SIMPLIFIED

VOYAGE DATA RECORDER

Registered Office:New North Road, Hainault, Essex, IG6 2URIncorporated in England No. 1030135VAT No: GB 918080917/000

CONFORMITY STATEMENT

This equipment has been designed to comply with IMO regulations and IEC standards.

COPYRIGHT

� Copyright Kelvin Hughes Ltd. 2006

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be

reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, translated or stored

in any form or by any means, without the written

permission of Kelvin Hughes Limited.

Technical details contained in this publication are subject to

change without notice.

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AMENDMENT RECORD

When an amendment is incorporated into this publication, the details should be recorded

below. Where the equipment has been modified, the modification number shown on the

Amendment Instruction Sheet is also to be recorded.

Amdt. No. Date Inserted Initials Mod. No.

1 04/05/06 GJS

2 21/07/06 GJS

3 25/07/06 GJS

4 20/11/06 GJS

5 11/07 GJS

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CONTENTS

PRELIMINARY PAGES

Title Page

Amendment Record Page iii

Contents (this page) v

Foreword vii

Health and Safety Notice Page ix

Emergency Resuscitation xi

Electrostatic Caution Page xii

List of Abbreviations xiii

List of Specifications xiv

SECTION

Section 1 - Introduction and General Description (KH2066-1 issue 2, Amdt 2)

Section 2 - Operation (KH2072-4 issue 2, Amdt 1)

Section 3 - Routine Maintenance (KH2072-5 issue 2, Amdt 1)

Section 4 - Ship Configuration Information (KH2072-6 issue 2, Amdt 1)

Section 5 - Accident Investigation (KH2072-7 issue 2, Amdt 1)

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FOREWORD

This Ship's Manual provides operation and routine maintenance information for theMantaDigital Simplified Voyage Data Recorder. The manual is mainly intended for use onboard the ship, but also contains information required by the shore based operator when using the VDR Replay software to view the data record from the voyage.

Installation and maintenance must only be undertaken by qualified service engineers or by Kelvin Hughes and their approved agents. Unauthorised repair of equipment duringthe Warranty period may invalidate the Warranty. If you wish to undertake themaintenance of the equipment, then you need to ensure that the service engineers haveundertaken a training course approved by Kelvin Hughes.

A general description of the equipment and the specification is given in Section 1.

The Operating Information in Section 2 includes operation of the Voyage Data Recorder atsea and use of the Replay software used to playback the recorded data.

The Maintenance Information in Section 3 is limited to Routine Maintenance tasks. Repair of the equipment should not be undertaken at sea as this may jeopardise any voyage recordsstored on the system.

Section 4 is provided for recording the system configuration specific to the ship and for theinclusion of customer information, including installation and service reports, and softwareinformation.

Section 5 is provided for use by authorised Accident Investigators so that recorded datacan be downloaded to a PC and examined in the immediate aftermath of an incident.

For details of fault finding and repair of the individual units and their modules and PCBsrefer to Workshop Technical Manual KH2077.

When operating, installing or maintaining your system, this manual should be used inconjunction with the following:

System Manuals provided for your particular installation, which provide Operating and System Commissioning Information (this is particularly important if the Voyage Data Recorder is installed as part of an Integrated Bridge System with access via Multi-Function Displays.

Manuals for the other equipment supplied as part of the System.

Refer overleaf for contact details for the Kelvin Hughes Customer Service Group.

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If a unit exhibits a fault, and you are unable to fix it, and therefore require a service engineerto attend your vessel, please contact our Service Control Centre, giving full details of thefollowing:

1. Name of vessel (Phone or Fax number if fitted)2. Equipment type3. Software status (version number) (if applicable)4. Next port of call, ETA/ETD and ship's agents5. Fault description (with as much detail as possible)6. Purchase order number with invoicing details7. Contact Name

You may contact our direct line, send a fax or send an email.

Kelvin Hughes, Customer Services Group, New North Road, New North Road,Hainault, Essex IG6 2UR (UK)

Phone: Main UK Switchboard: 44 (0)20 8502 6887Direct Service Line & Out of Hours Emergency Technical Support: 44 (0)20 498 1761

email: service@kelvin hughes.co.uk

If you have any technical queries or require any technical information regarding your KelvinHughes bridge equipment you may phone our direct Service Line. You may also contact ourdirect line, send or fax an email to:

[email protected]

If you require information on our training facilities or would like to have a quote for training,please give as much detail as possible. You may contact our direct line, send a fax or send anemail to:

[email protected]

For quotation of spares, or if you require any information regarding availability, lead timesetc, you may contact our direct line, send a fax or send an email to:

[email protected]

Please Note. All quote requests must have full contact details including Company FAXnumber, as we can only send out quotes via FAX or POST.

For more information regarding our contract services or to arrange a meeting with a memberof our team you may email us at the following address. Those customers already holding anagreement with us may also use this email address to request a service, providing the sameinformation as mentioned for service (no purchase order number required). You may contactour direct line, send a fax or send an email to:

[email protected]

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IMPORTANT NOTICESHEALTH AND SAFETY

1 All personnel are required to study these notices and familiarise themselves with allapplicable safety precautions and bring them to the attention of others in the vicinity.

HIGH VOLT AGE WARNING

LETHAL HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT IN THE VOYAGE DATARECORDER

2 A current of 100 mA passing through the human body for one second can kill. This canoccur at voltages as low as 35V AC or 50V DC. Some equipment in the system uses

electrical power that can be lethal. Whenever practical, before carrying out installation,maintenance or repair, personnel involved must:

(1) Isolate the equipment from the electrical supply.

(2) Make tests to verify that the isolation is complete.

(3) Ensure that power cannot be accidentally reconnected.

DO NOT OPEN ANY OF THE UNITS WHEN THE VOYAGE DATA RECORDERIS OPERATIONAL - UNLESS FULLY QUALIFIED TO DO SO.

3 If it is essential to work on the equipment with power connected, work must only beundertaken by qualified personnel who are fully aware of the danger involved and who

have taken adequate safety precautions to avoid contact with dangerous voltages.

HEALTH HAZ ARD

4 This equipment contains materials which produce toxic fumes when ignited.

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5 The inhalation of dust and fumes or any contact with lubricants when cleaning theequipment may be temporarily harmful to health, depending on individual allergic

reactions. Components which are broken or overheated may release toxic fumes or dust andmust be treated with caution. Do not inhale the fumes and ensure that the dust and debris do notenter open cuts or abrasions. It is prudent to regard all damaged components as being potentiallytoxic, requiring careful handling and appropriate disposal.

PER SONAL PRO TEC TION

6 Personal protection must be used whenever the possibility of an uncontrolled hazardexists. For example, a suitable face visor, gloves and a body apron should be worn when

handling cathode ray tubes, as a precaution against injury in the event of breakage.

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ELECTRIC SHOCK RESUSCITATION

1SHOUT FOR HELP.SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY IF POSSIBLE.

REMOVE CASUALTY FROM DANGER.

REMOVE ANY OBVIOUS OBSTRUCTION TO BREATHING.

SWITCH OFF ELECTRICITY IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT POSSIBLE, DON'T WASTE TIME SEARCHING FOR A SWITCH

SAFEGUARD YOURSELF WHEN REMOVING CASUALTY FROM HAZARD.IF CASUALTY IS STILL IN CONTACT WITH ELECTRICITY AND THE SUPPLY CANNOT BE ISOLATED,STAND ON A DRY NON-CONDUCTING MATERIAL (RUBBER MAT, WOOD, LINOLEUM).USE RUBBER GLOVES, DRY CLOTHING, WOODEN BROOM, STOOL, CHAIR, LENGTH OF DRY ROPE OR WOODTO PULL OR PUSH CASUALTY AWAY FROM THE HAZARD.

IF CASUALTY IS NOT BREATHING, START RESUSCITATION AT ONCE.GET HELP.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MAY BE OBTAINED ON / AT ...............................................

2

3

SHAKE & SHOUT (FOR RESPONSE)LOOSEN NECKWARE,

TILT HEAD BACKWARDSAND PUSH CHIN UPWARDS

PINCH THE NOSECOMMENCE VENTILATION

4 GOOD INFLATIONSMOUTH TO MOUTH

IF CHEST DOES NOT RISERE-CHECK AIRWAY.

REMOVE OBSTRUCTIONAND RE-INFLATE

PERFORM CPR:

GIVE 2 BREATHS, THEN 15 COMPRESSIONS

ON THE STERNUM IN ABOUTTHE MIDDLE OF THE CHEST.

HEART HAS STOPPED BEATINGLAY CASUALTY ON THEIR BACKON FIRM SURFACE eg FLOOR

CONTINUE CPR UNTIL VICTIMREVIVES AND COLOUR IMPROVES,

HELP ARRIVES OR YOUARE EXHAUSTED.

SIGNS OF LIFE/CIRCULATION PRESENT

CHECK FOR SIGNS OF CIRCULATION,SIGNS OF LIFE (< 10 SECONDS).

WHEN NORMAL BREATHINGCOMMENCES, PLACE CASUALTY

IN RECOVERY POSITION

KEEP CASUALTY AT REST.MOVE USING A STRETCHER.

WATCH CLOSELY, PARTICULARLYFOR DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING.

LIGHTLY COVER WITH BLANKETSOR OTHER MATERIALS

CONTINUE INFLATIONS UNTILRECOVERY OF NORMAL BREATHING

SIGNS OF LIFE/CIRCULATION ABSENT

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ATTENTIONOBSERVE PRECAUTIONS

FOR HANDLINGELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE

DEVICES

CAUTIONHandling of Electrostatic-Sensitive Semiconductor Devices

Certain semiconductor devices used in the equipment are liable to damage due to staticvoltage. Observe the following precautions when handling these devices in theirunterminated state, or sub-units containing these devices:

(1) Persons removing sub-units from an equipment using these devices mustbe earthed by a wrist strap and a resistor at the point provided on the equipment.

(2) Soldering irons used during the repair operations must be low voltage typeswith earthed tips and isolated from the mains voltage by a double insulatedtransformer.

(3) Outer clothing worn must be unable to generate static charges.

(4) Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) fitted with these devices must be stored andtransported in anti-static bags.

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LIST OF AB BRE VI A TIONS

AIS Automatic Identification SystemAPI Application Program InterfaceARM Armoured Protected MemoryARPA Automatic Radar Plotting Aid

CCTV Closed Circuit TelevisionCD ROM Compact Disk Read Only MemoryCOG Course Over GroundCSM Crash Survivable Module

DAU Data Acquisition UnitDIU Data Interface UnitDMTS Discrete Monitor Timing Standard

EBL Electronic Bearing LineECDIS Electronic Chart Display Information SystemEPFS Electronic Position Fixing SystemEPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

FSP Field Service Program

GPS Global Positioning System

HVR Hardened Voyage Recorder

IEC International Electrotechnical CommissionIMO International Maritime OrganisationINS Integrated Navigation SystemIP Internet Protocol

LCD Liquid Crystal DisplayLED Light Emitting Diode

NMEA National Marine Electronic Association

PRF Pulse Repetition FrequencyPC Personal ComputerPMC Protective Memory Capsule

RIP Radar Interlay ProcessorROM Read Only MemoryROV Remotely Operated VehicleRTD Real Time Display

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LIST OF AB BRE VI A TIONS (CONTINUED)

SAM Status and Alarm UnitSINAD SIgnal to Noise And DistortionSOG Speed Over GroundSOLAS Safety Of Life At SeaSNTP Standard Time Network ProtocolSTW Speed Through WaterS-VDR Simplified Voyage Data Recorder

TFTP Text File Transfer Protocol

ULB Underwater Locator BeaconUPS Uninterruptible Power SupplyUSB Universal Serial BusUTC Universal Time Constant

VESA Video Electronics Standards AssociationVCR Video Cassette RecorderVDR Voyage Data RecorderVHF Very High FrequencyVRM Variable Range Marker

LIST OF SPEC I FI CA TIONS

IEC 61996:1999 Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder - Performance requirements - methodsof testing and required test results.

IEC 61996-2:2004 Simplified Voyage Data Recorder - Performance requirements - methodsof testing and required test results.

IEC 60945:1996 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems General requirements - methods of testing and required results.

IEC 61097-7:1996 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) - Part 7: Shipborne VHF radiotelephone transmitter and receiver - Operational and performance requirements - methods of testing and required test results.

IEC 61162 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems Digital interfaces.

VESA: 1996 Video electronics standards association - Discrete monitor timings standard 1.0, Revision 0.7 (DMTS)

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INSERTDIVIDER

TAB

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CON TENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION 1.35 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.49 MAJOR UNITS 1.79 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) 1.713 Microphone Audio Inputs 1.915 VHF Audio Inputs 1.917 Serial Inputs 1.918 Log and Gyro Inputs 1.919 Radar Video Interface 1.920 User Interface 1.921 Power Supplies 1.1026 Data Interface Unit (DIU) and Switch Interface Unit (SIU) 1.1029 DIU Interface 1.1133 SIU Interface 1.1134 Microphones 1.1137 Crash Survivable Module (CSM) (“Black Box”) 1.1246 OPTIONS 1.1347 Remote Status and Alarm Unit (SAM) 1.1349 Real Time Display of Recorded Data 1.1350 White Box 1.1455 Playback System for “White Box” 1.1457 Additional Interfaces to Other Sensors 1.1559 SPECIFICATIONS 1.1659 Data Compression 1.1660 Data Time Stamping 1.1661 Design and Construction 1.1662 Resistance to Tampering 1.1663 Operation 1.1664 Data Acquisition Unit 1.1664 Maintenance of Sequential Records 1.1665 Data Storage and Format 1.1668 Integrity of Recorded Data 1.1771 Data Download 1.1772 Power Supplies - Normal Operation 1.1774 Reserve Power Source 1.1875 Recording Period and Duration 1.1878 Data Items to be Recorded 1.1878 Date and Time 1.1879 Ship’s Position 1.1880 Speed 1.1881 Heading 1.1982 Bridge Audio 1.1984 Communications Audio 1.1987 Radar Display 1.1988 Automatic Identification System (AIS) 1.19

CON TENTS (CONT.)

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ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure Page

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1 S-VDR Units 1.52 S-VDR System Schematic Diagram 1.63 DAU MDP-A5 1.74 DAU Block Diagram 1.8

89 Echo Sounder 1.1990 Main Alarms 1.2091 Rudder Order and Response 1.2092 Engine Order and Response 1.2093 Hull Openings (Doors) Status 1.2094 Watertight and Fire Door Status 1.2095 Accelerations and Hull Stresses 1.2096 Wind Speed and Direction 1.2098 Microphones 1.20103 Crash Survivable Module 1.22105 Float Free module 1.23106 Playback System (Optional) 1.23

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IN TRO DUC TION

1 The Manta Digital Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) meets the IMOrequirements as specified within Chapter 5 of SOLAS, the International Convention for

Safety of Life at Sea. The S-VDR enables the detection of the causes of marine accidents andassists in the prevention of their recurrence in the future. The S-VDR records data on thenavigation and the hull of the ship in which it is installed.

2 The purpose of a S-VDR is to RECORD various items of information which are available to the watchkeeper. This is split into mandatory items and non-mandatory items that can

be requested by the customer. Following an incident, this data can be extracted for analysis by the appropriate authorities or another recognized body. Some of the data may be in a Raw format orbe specific to a manufacturer and will therefore require the manufacturer's equipment to decodeand display this information. This may mean that some data is not intelligible without specialequipment in addition to the Kelvin Hughes 'REPLAY' software.

3 In addition to the optional white box (removable hard drive) there is a procedure in placefor accident investigators to examine and make effective use of the recorded data,

immediately after an incident, using the special software and instructions stored within the DAU. See Section 5 of this Manual.

CAUTIONThe download software and instructions are for

the exclusive use of accident investigation authorities.

4 The S-VDR records the outputs from the following systems and passes the data to aprotective capsule for storage. The data is stored for a rolling 12 hour period so that in the

event of an incident the capsule can be recovered and an analysis of the events conducted. Data isrecorded until ship’s power to the S-VDR fails, when backup batteries enable the selected data tobe recorded for a further two hours. The following data is recorded:

(1) Date and time from a source external to the ship, e.g. GPS.

(2) Ship’s position from a designated electronic positioning system, e.g. GPS.

(3) Speed through the water and/or over the ground longitudinal and transverse fromthe Log.

(4) Heading from a designated compass.

(5) Bridge audio via microphones.

(6) Communications audio from a designated VHF.

(7) (a) Displayed video image from a single designated X or S band radar display.(b) Where this interface is 'impossible' (refer to flag state interpretation) Automatic Identification System (AIS) data must be recorded instead.

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NOTE:The following interfaces are only required if the data is available on the ship's bridge and in internationally recognized format (IEC-61162).

(8) Depth under keel from the echo sounder.

(9) Mandatory main alarms.

(10) Rudder order and response.

(11) Engine order and response.

(12) Status of watertight doors as mandated by the IMO.

(13) Wind speed and direction, relative or absolute.

(14) Hull stress monitoring data, where such a system is fitted.

(15) Azipods order and response.

(16) Firedoor Status.

(17) Hull openings status.

SYS TEM DE SCRIP TION

5 The S-VDR consists of the following main units:

(1) Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) (MDP-A5) or (MDP-A5-ABAA +24V DC input).

(2) Bridge Microphones (VDR-A6) and External Microphones (VDR-A7).

(3) either a fixed Crash Survivable Module (CSM) (VDR-A15). Severalinterchangeable versions are available.

(4) or a Float Free Storage Capsule (VDR-A16)

6 The following optional units can be provided:

(1) Remote Status and Alarm Module (SAM) (VDR-A9).

(2) Data Interface Unit(s) (DIU) (VDR-A4)

(3) Switch Interface Unit(s) (SIU) (VDR-A4-1).

(4) Real-Time Display (RTD).

(5) “White Box” (removable hard disk) (MDP-A149) and associated Playback kit(MDP-A187) for use with a third party PC .

7 The physical appearance of the main units is shown in Figure 1.

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REMOTE STATUS AND ALARM MODULEVDR-A9 (OPTION) DATA INTERFACE UNIT (DIU)

VDR-A4

DATA ACQUISITION UNIT (DAU)MDP-A5

CRASH SURVIVABLE MODULEL3 COMMUNICATIONS

VDR-A19

CRASH SURVIVABLE MODULESMITHS INDUSTRIES

VDR-A15-ABAA OR VDR-A15-ABBA

REMOVABLE DATA STORAGEMDP-A149 (OPTION)

SWITCH INTERFACE UNIT (SIU)VDR-A4-1

EXTERNAL USB REPLAY KITMDP-A187

BATTERY UNITMDP-A10

BRIDGE MICROPHONEVDR-A6

REAL-TIME DISPLAY (OPTION)

EXTERNAL MICROPHONEVDR-A7

VDR Status & Alarm Module

ALARMPOWER VDR ON

KELVIN HUGHES

ndr2002

VOYAGE DATARECORDER

-DO NOT OPEN-REPORT TO

AUTHORITIES

KELVIN HUGHES

SWITCH INTERFACE UNIT

Code No. VDR-A4-1

KELVIN HUGHES

KELVIN HUGHES

KELVIN HUGHESANCILLARY BATTERY

ENCLOSURE

Code No. MDP-A10

DANGER

HIGH CURRENT

AVOID SD SHORTINGTERMINALS

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FLOAT FREE STORAGEVDR-A16

FLOAT FREE STORAGEVDR-A17

Figure 1 - S-VDR Units

8 A typical S-VDR Configuration is shown in Figure 2.

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COMPULSORYEXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

(SEE NOTE 2)

VHF AUDIO(OPTIONAL

2nd CHANNEL)

RADAR VIDEO(OPTION OF UP TO 4)

DGPS

SPEED LOG

GYROCOMPASS

AIS

ADDITIONAL(SEE NOTE 2)

ECHOSOUNDER

MAIN ALARMS

HULL OPENINGS

WATERTIGHT& FIRE DOORS

HULL STRESS

RUDDER

ENGINE/PROPELLER

THRUSTERS

ANEMOMETER

EXAMPLES

SPEED LOG

GYROCOMPASS

100m MAX. AUDIO

DATAACQUISITION UNIT

MDP-A5

SVGA20m MAX.60m MAX. NMEA 0183

NMEA 018360m MAX.

NMEA 0183NMEA 0183NMEA 0183NMEA 0183NMEA 0183

16

54

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

NMEA 0183NMEA 0183NMEA 0183NMEA 0183NMEA 0183NMEA 0183200 P/NMSTEPPER

16

60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.60m MAX.

100m NOM.100m NOM.

16

1

3

REMOTE STATUS &ALARM MODULE VDR-A9(OPTIONAL, SEE NOTE 1)

FLOAT FREEVDR-A16 or VDR-A17

DATA INTERFACEUNIT(S) 16-PORT

VDR-A4(OPTIONAL)

AS REQUIREDFOR ANALOGUE VOLTAGE

& CURRENT INPUT


INTERNAL MICROPHONEVDR-A6

8

34

REAL-TIME DISPLAY(OPTIONAL)

9220V AC

AUDIOAUDIOAUDIOAUDIOAUDIOAUDIOAUDIOAUDIO

ETHERNET 75m MAX.POWER 24V DC

35

35

35

35

35

35

35

35

WHITE BOXMDP-A149

8POWER 75m MAX.

NMEA & POWER

SWITCH INTERFACEUNIT(S) 128-PORT

VDR-A4-1(OPTIONAL)

AS REQUIRED

NMEA & POWER

BATTERY UNIT(OPTIONAL MOUNTING

POSITION)







BATTERY UNIT(OPTIONAL MOUNTING

POSITION)

REF.1389

1634355470

2x0.75 SCREENED4x0.75 SCREENED2x1.5 SCREENED3x

SVGA CABLE6x 0.75 SCREENED

1.5 SCREENED2x2x0.75 SCREENEDCAT 5 ETHERNETMICROPHONE CABLE TWISTED PAIR SCREENED

CABLE TYPE KH CODE------

45-762-0062-001--

CABLE 1: CABLE TYPE REFERENCE

NOTE:1.

2.

IF MDP-A5 UNIT IS LOCATED OUT OF SIGHT, THE OPTIONAL VDR SAM MODULE IS REQUIRED TOMONITOR & CONTROL VDR FUNCTIONS.

THESE ITEMS ARE REQUIRED IF AN INTERFACE IS ALREADY AVAILABLE IN AN INTERNATIONALLYRECOGNISED DIGITAL FORMAT (IEC 61162) AND THE SIGNAL PRESENT ON THE BRIDGE.

ETC. UP TO12 MICROPHONES

220V AC9

30m MAX. 30m MAX.

30m MAX.30m MAX.

30m MAX.30m MAX.

30m MAX.30m MAX.30m MAX.

30m MAX.

SVGA 20m MAX.54

CRASH SURVIVABLE MODULEVDR-A15 or VDR-A19

or

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Figure 2 - Typical S-VDR System Configuration Diagram

MA JOR UNITS

Data Ac qui si tion Unit (DAU)

9 Fitted on or near the bridge, this unit takes the incoming signals from the ship’s sensors in various formats, processes them for use within the S-VDR, then compresses and

timestamps them for storage in the CSM. Essentially, this acts as the receiving hub for all video,audio and digital signals. There are two versions of DAU, MDP-A5 is used for AC supplies only,MDP-A5-ABAA is used for AC and DC ship supplies, refer to paragraph 27.

Figure 3 - DAU MDP-A5

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10 The DAU is contained in a bulkhead mounted case and contains input/output cards fordata collection and processing. Appropriate cable entry facilities are provided to

accommodate the large amount of ship’s cabling that is connected to the unit.

11 A switch located behind a key operated flap allows recording to be terminated byswitching off the S-VDR system. This is only accessible when the flap is opened, and the

switch should normally be left ON. Only authorised users should have access to the On/OffSwitch.

12 Figure 4 shows a block diagram of the DAU.

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PROCESSORMOTHERBOARD

STATUS &ALARM MODULE

HARD DISK DRIVE

WHITE BOX(REMOVABLE

HARD DISK DRIVE)OPTION

RANDOMACCESS MEMORY

DISPLAYINTERFACE PCB

FSD-A179

COMBINED AUDIO &VIDEO CAPTURE PCB

VDR-A101

VDR INTERFACE PCBFSD-A202

AUDIO

VIDEO FROM RADAR

VIDEO FROM RADAR/CCTV/ECDIS(OPTION)

AUDIO FROM VHF TRANSCEIVERS

AUDIO FROM BRIDGE MICROPHONES(UP TO 16)

ETHERNET & POWER TO CSM

SYSTEMSINTERFACE PCB

FSD-A178

LOGGYRO

SERIAL I/O (UP TO 8)FROM DIU/SIU/SHIP’S SENSORS/

REMOTE STATUS & ALARM

POWER SUPPLY

EXTERNALBATTERY UNIT

MDP-A10

SERIALEXPANSION PCB

FSD-A198

ALARMS

VIDEO TO REAL-TIME DISPLAY

AC SUPPLY INPUT

SHIP’S +24V DC SUPPLY INPUT(ABAA VARIETY ONLY)

SERIAL I/O (UP TO 8)FROM DIU/SIU/SHIP’S SENSORS/

REMOTE STATUS & ALARM

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Figure 4 - DAU Block Diagram

Microphone Audio Inputs

13 Four audio channels, each with three inputs, are provided for use with microphones,allowing a total of 12 microphones to be connected to the DAU. Each input is a low

impedance balanced input port. The microphones located on the bridge form part of the S-VDR.Two types of microphone are used, one mounted internally and the other mounted externally.

14 A typical fit is 6 microphones on 3 channels, with 2 microphones per channel.

VHF Audio Inputs

15 Two channels are provided for use with designated VHF radio equipment, both inputs are in accordance with the requirements of IEC 61097-7. Both transmitted and received

audio from the VHF radio are recorded.

16 Only one VHF audio channel is mandated.

Serial Inputs

17 The DAU is provided with 16 serial inputs. These inputs can accept NMEA, RS232 orRS422 signals.

Log and Gyro Inputs

18 Pulse Log and Synchro/Stepper Gyro signals are connected to the Systems InterfaceBoard in the DAU where they are appropriately processed for use by the DAU according

to their type.

Radar Video Interface

19 Two video channels are provided as standard. One of these channels must be used for themain navigation radar display. The second channel can be used for monitoring another

radar, Electronic Chart Display Information System (ECDIS) or Closed Circuit Television(CCTV). optionally, two additional video input channels can be provided.

User Interface

20 An alphanumeric display, together with pushbuttons and LED indication is provided onthe front of the DAU to allow easy access and control of the following functions:

(1) Operational status of the S-VDR.

(2) Display of alarm information relating to malfunction of any part of the S-VDR.

(3) Alarms acknowledgment.

(4) Event marking.

(5) Data Download.

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Power Supplies

21 The DAU normally operates from 110 V/220 V AC ship’s mains. This supply is from thenormal ship’s mains, but in the event of power failure external switching in the ship must

ensure the emergency ship’s mains (110 V/220 V) is supplied to the unit.

22 The DAU has a battery unit (MDP-A10) which mounts either on top of the DAU orclose-by on a bulkhead. This battery unit is trickle charged from the DAU and provides

backup power to ensure recording of all available data is maintained for a period of 2 hours in theevent of loss of all external supplies to the DAU.

23 All power supplies to the DIU, microphones, CSM and optional units, with the exceptionof the Real Time Display and Playback Unit are derived from the DAU. In the event of

power failure, the battery unit provides power to the DAU, DIUs, bridge microphones and theCSM.

24 An option (version MDP-A5-ABAA) is available which uses either the ship's 110/220VAC and/or ship's +24 V DC supplies to power the unit. Where the AC and DC supplies

are both connected to the DAU, the AC supplies will normally be used to power the unit.However, in the event of failure of the AC mains, this is detected by the DAU, and the DC supplyis automatically switched in to ensure no loss of data. This version has an additional inputterminal block for the ship's +24 V DC supply, together with additional circuitry within the unit.

25 The battery unit is also used with the MDP-A5-ABAA version DAU to provideadditional power supply redundancy so that if both the ship's AC mains and 24 VDC

supplies fail, the system will continue to be powered by the battery unit.

Data In ter face Unit (DIU) and Switch In ter face Unit (SIU)

26 Most modern bridge sensors have provision for data output in accordance withIEC61162 (NMEA0183) protocols.

27 The DIU and SIU provide interfacing to ship's sensors with outputs not conforming toIEC 611162 (NMEA 0183). The DIU consists of a unit which is software configurable to

accept the variety of analogue signals found on ship’s bridges. It communicates with the DAUthrough a series of IEC61162 (NMEA 0183) messages. The unit also receives configuration datafrom the DAU through the serial link. The DIU and SIU are powered by +12 V DC nominal fromthe DAU. The +12 V is isolated from the chassis and all inputs and outputs and backed up by thebattery unit.

28 The DIU and SIU may also provide interfacing to additional, non-mandatory interfaces,as required.

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DIU Interface

29 The DIU (VDR-A4) provides 16 differential analogue inputs which are individuallyconfigurable as:

(1) Voltage.

(2) Current.

(3) Contact Closures.

30 The DIU is configured in hardware via jumpers and DIP-switches and from the DAUusing the setup software.

31 Various voltage ranges are selectable and 4 to 20 mA and point closure. The analoguelevels are sampled and the values output via RS232 proprietary NMEA messages.

32 The differential inputs are individually tolerant to a common mode offset of ±100 V (with respect to Ground).

Range Resolution

±20 V 12 bit (25 mV)

0 to 20 V 12 bit (12.5 mV)

±10 V 12 bit (12.5 mV)

0 to 10 V 12 bit (6.25 mV)

4 to 20 mA 10 bit (62.5 mA)

Contact closure 1 bit (On or Off)

SIU Interface

33 The SIU (VDR-A4-1) provides 128 differential analogue inputs which are individuallyconfigurable as closing contact or switching voltage. The SIU operates in the range 0 to

24V, the switching threshold for each bank of 16 inputs can be individually set. The defaultthreshold is 9V.

Mi cro phones

34 The microphones forming the bridge audio data source form part of the S-VDR.Interconnection to the DAU is via the VDR Interface PCB. Three low impedance

balanced input ports are provided on each of four audio channels, giving a maximum of 12microphone inputs. The Kelvin Hughes internal and external microphones are functionallyidentical, the difference is that the external microphone is housed in a weatherproof cover.

35 A test facility is provided to ensure the correct operation of the microphones. Every 12hours a loudspeaker, built into the microphone, sounds and is detected by the

microphone. The level of loudspeaker audio is low to prevent disturbance to nearby operators. Ifthe test fails a warning is sounded on the DAU.

36 The microphones are powered by a +12 V supply from the DAU, which is conveyeddown the audio link. This allows recording of audio to continue after power failure as the

microphones are powered from the battery back-up source in the DAU.

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Crash Sur viv able Mod ule (CSM) (“Black Box”)

37 The CSM forms the “Black Box” storage medium and is coloured bright orange for easeof location in the event of an incident. Several versions of CSM are available, they carry

out the same functions and are fully interchangeable. Some versions are designed to Float-Freein the event of a capsize or sinking.

38 There is provision in the IMO regulations for the fitting of a float-free memory module inin place of a fixed CSM. This is offered as an option and is similar to a 406 MHz EPIRB

that transmits for 7 days.

39 Use of the Float-Free Storage Module can avoid the high cost of underwater search

40 The CSMs are tamper proof units designed to be mounted externally close to the bridgeand are fitted with an acoustic beacon to aid underwater recovery by an Remotely

Operated Vehicle (ROV) or diver in the event of an incident. CSMs of the float free type do nothave an acoustic beacon.

41 The CSMs have the capacity to store audio, video and other IEC61162 serial data for arolling 12 hour period as defined in the regulations. All power and data are passed to the

CSM via a two cables, one for the ethernet connection and the other for the power supply. Thedata is transferred using a 4-wire ethernet connection, with 2 wires for the power supply.Connections are via waterproof connectors.

42 The CSMs have a release mechanism to facilitate recovery underwater both by a diver ora ROV. Suitable handles are provided to ensure that the capsule may be retrieved safely

after release.

43 When a CSM has been damaged after an incident, e.g. the Ship has sunk, it must bereturned to Kelvin Hughes for the data to be extracted.

44 Data from an undamaged CSM can be downloaded and read on a laptop computerconnected to the CSM via the Ethernet connection. Note that the data can also be

downloaded to the DAU from the CSM, and then read from the DAU.

45 The retrieved data is viewed using the Kelvin Hughes 'VDR Replay' software, whichallows VCR style viewing (i.e. Fast Forward, Rewind, Step Through) of sensor

information, including audio and ship's movement. This allows the operator to replay the ship'slife for the duration of the storage period. The procedures for using the 'VDR Replay' softwareare provided in Section 3.

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OPTIONS

46 In addition to meeting the mandatory requirements, the S-VDR offers a number ofoptional components to provide added functionality. These are:

(1) Remote Status and Alarm Module (SAM) (VDR-A9).

(2) Real time display of recorded data on a flat screen LCD display (ship specificdepending on requirement, different sizes of displays are available).

(3) Float-free Storage Module.

(4) Non-survivable data storage (“White Box”), utilizing a removable hard disk.

(5) Playback systems for the “White Box”, utilizing a multimedia computer.

(6) Additional Interfaces to sensors and their subsequent recording.

Re mote Sta tus and Alarm Unit (SAM)

47 The Remote Status and Alarm Unit (SAM) provides remote control and monitoring ofthe DAU. The control and status functions on this unit are identical to those on the DAU.

The SAM is designed for console mounting, for example, in an Integrated Bridge System. This isrequired if control is required from the bridge console, as the DAU normally located elsewhereon the bridge or in an adjacent compartment. The SAM is interfaced to the DAU via one of the 16serial links.

48 The SAM is powered by +12 V DC nominal from the DAU via the serial link. The +12 Vis isolated from the chassis.

Real Time Dis play of Re corded Data

49 The Real Time Display (RTD) is an LCD flat panel display that provides a real timedisplay of the data being recorded. The RTD is connected to the DAU, and can be located

remote from the DAU, for example, in an Integrated Bridge System.

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White Box

50 The “White Box” allows the ship’s voyage history to be recorded and then archivedashore. The information is stored on the “White Box” while recording to the CSM.

51 The “White Box” is a removable, non crash-survivable hard disk, which is installed inthe DAU as an option. The removable hard disk is capable of storing more data than that

transmitted to the CSM and provides a longer period of recording, typically 30 days but may beup to several months. It is located behind a lockable hinged flap on the DAU to preventunauthorized access. The capacity of the “White Box” is typically 80 GByte.

52 There is no means of playing back the data within the DAU. In order to play back the datathe “White Box” must be removed from the DAU and installed in a suitable multimedia

computer (PC) with the playback software installed, see below.

53 This option can be used for crew training, close quarter incident investigation andoperational monitoring for proof of position.

54 Typically, the “White Box” stores data for at least 30 days, and is also used to recordinformation not selected for recording on the CSM, for example:

(1) Target vectors from an ARPA.

(2) Displayed screen information for a second radar.

(3) ECDIS displayed screen information.

(4) CCTV displayed screen information

(5) Secondary VHF audio (transmitted and received).

(6) Audio from additional microphone(s).

Play back Sys tem for “White Box”

55 This takes the form of a multimedia PC system, an external USB hard disk caddy and asuite of software that enables the playback of data recorded in the “White Box”. The

software displays mimics of the sensors recorded and the radar image along with synchronizedaudio from the microphones. The Playback system allows the ship operator to play back therecorded data from the “White Box” on demand, without involving external organizations,manufacturers or national authorities. The Playback System can be located either in the shoreoffice or onboard the vessel, as required.

56 The software suite is Kelvin Hughes ‘VDR Replay’ which allows VCR style viewing (i.eFast Forward, Rewind, Step Through) of sensor information, including sound and ship’s

movements. This allows the operator to replay the ship’s life for the duration of the storageperiod.

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Ad di tional In ter faces to Other Sensors

57 It is envisaged that there may be a requirement for data to be acquired, accumulated andstored in the “White Box” that is beyond the scope of the IMO requirement, for example

Engine Room/ Cargo Deck CCTV, additional radar images, additional audio and control circuitdata. This may require the provision of additional DIUs or SIUs.

58 In addition to meeting the mandatory requirements, the Kelvin Hughes Manta DigitalS-VDR offers a number of optional components aimed at providing additional

functionality. These are:

(1) Multiple Radars. Recordings can be made from more than one radar display byinter-switching between the displays. Each channel can be set to an independentrecording rate.

(2) Baseband Video (Pre-display or raw video signals from scanners). This can berecorded maintaining full signal fidelity for most marine radars.

(3) Radar Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) and Status Information. This canbe recorded from marine radars that output this information.

(4) Bridge Audio Recording. Facilities are provided for recording audio from up to12 bridge microphones to meet individual requirements.

(5) Radio Communications Audio. Facilities are provided for recording the transmitand receive audio from two VHF radios.

(6) Video Surveillance. The output from most CCTV video surveillance cameras can be recorded.

(7) Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS). Facilities areprovided for recording the video from an ECDIS display.

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SPEC I FI CA TIONS

Data Compression

59 Data compression is used to reduce the data storage requirements for the bridge andcommunications audio and radar video.

Data Time Stamping

60 To ensure that relative timings can be determined within a resolution of 0.1 seconds, alldata items are, when sampled by the S-VDR, recorded with a time index derived from a

S-VDR system clock with a resolution of 0.05 seconds. The drift of this system clock does notexceed 1 second in one hour. The system clock is controlled from an external source, e.g. GPS.

De sign and Con struc tion

61 The design and construction is in accordance with the requirements of IMOPerformance Standard MSC.163(78). All units are designed to operate under conditions

required by the appropriate classification of IEC 60945. Additionally there are specialenvironmental survivability requirements for the Crash Survivable Module (CSM).

Re sis tance to Tam per ing

62 The equipment is designed so that, as far as is practical, it is not possible to tamper withthe selection of data being input to the equipment, the data itself, or recorded data. Any

attempt to interfere with the integrity of the data or the recording is recorded.

Op er a tion

63 The unit is entirely automatic in normal operation. Means are provided to ensure that therecorded data is saved by an appropriate method following an incident, with minimal

interruption to the recording process and without requiring opening of the protective capsule.

Data Ac qui si tion Unit

Maintenance of Sequential Records

64 The DAU continuously maintains sequential records of pre-selected data items relatingto the status and output of the ship’s equipment, and command and control of the ship.

Data Storage and Format

65 To permit subsequent analysis of factors surrounding an incident, the method ofrecording ensures that the various data items can be co-related in date and time during

playback on suitable equipment.

66 The recording method is such that the timing of all recorded data items can be derived onplayback with a resolution sufficient to reconstruct the history of an incident in detail.

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67 The following system configuration information is included in this data block:

(1) Type approval authority and reference.

(2) IMO vessel identification number.

(3) Software version(s) used.

(4) Microphone locations and recording port allocation.

(5) VHF communications - which VHF(s) recorded.

(6) Date and time - from which source obtained.

(7) Ship’s position - from which electronic position-fixing system (EPFS) obtainedand relative position on the vessel.

(8) Other data inputs - identification of which equipment is supplying recorded data,sign conventions and identity of all alarm/door inputs.

(9) Automatic insertion of date and time of last amendment.

Integrity of Recorded Data

68 The recording method is such that each item of the recorded data is checked for integrity,i.e. it is identical to the data being received, and an alarm given if a non-correctable error

is detected.

69 The DAU automatically continuously monitors the integrity of the following

(1) Power supply.

(2) The CSM via the ethernet link.

(3) Record function.

(4) Bit error rate.

(5) Microphone functionality.

70 Malfunction of any of the above generates an audible and visual alarm (as IMO A.686) atthe position from which the vessel is normally navigated. It is possible to mute the alarm

but a visual indication remains until the equipment is serviceable. It also indicates its alarm status by means of contacts of a relay (or equivalent) which is held energised in the no-alarm condition.

Data Download

71 Performing a data download does not interrupt data recording to the CSM.

Power Sup plies - Nor mal Op er a tion

72 The DAU operates from 220 V 50/60 Hz or 110 V 50/60 Hz with auto-switching. Anoption of operation from a nominal 24 V DC supply is also provided.

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73 To ensure that the S-VDR continues to record events during an incident, it is capable ofoperating from the ship’s emergency source of electrical power. Whenever such

electrical power is available the S-VDR operates.

Re serve Power Source

74 A battery supported power supply is provided such that if the ship’s emergency source ofelectrical power supply to the S-VDR fails, the S-VDR continues to record all available

data from a dedicated reserve source of power for a period of 2 hours, at the end of this period allrecording ceases automatically.

Re cord ing Pe riod and Du ra tion

75 The time for which all stored data items are retained within the CSM is at least 12 hours.Data items which are older than this may be overwritten with new data.

76 Recording is continuous until terminated due to exhaustion of the reserve power sourceor as described below.

77 An ON/OFF switch, located behind a lockable hinged flap, provides a secure means ofterminating the recording.

Data Items to be Re corded

Date and Time

78 Date and time referenced to Universal Time Constant (UTC), are obtained from a sourceexternal to the ship (e.g. an electronic position-fixing system (EPFS) or radio time

signal), if available, or from an internal clock at least once per hour. The recording indicateswhich source is in use. The recording method is such that the timing of all other recorded dataitems can be derived on playback with a resolution (sufficient to reconstruct the history of theincident in detail, not worse than 1 second.

Ship’s Position

79 Latitude and longitude, and the datum used, are derived from a designated electronicposition-fixing system (EPFS) or integrated navigation system (INS), if available. The

recording ensures that the identity and status of the source can always be determined onplayback. The ship’s position is recorded, up to a resolution of 0.0001 min of arc, as available onthe ship.

Speed

80 Speed through the water, or speed over the ground (transverse as well as longitudinal ineither case, as available on the ship), including an indication from which it is derived,

from the ship’s designated speed and distance measuring equipment, is recorded up to aresolution of 0.1 knot.

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Heading

81 As indicated by the gyro system in use. The ship’s heading is recorded with up to aresolution of 0.1 deg as available on the ship.

Bridge Audio

82 Provision for 4 microphone channels, each channel having a maximum of 3microphones, located on the bridge, such that conversation at or near the conning

positions, radar displays, chart table etc., may be adequately recorded. As far as is practicable,the positioning of microphones also captures the input and output of intercom, public addresssystems and the audible alarms of any bridge mounted equipment.

83 The audio signals at all work stations are recorded continuously. Optionally, means maybe provided so that the originating work station can be identified with the audio signal

being analyzed during play back of the recorded information.

Communications Audio

84 VHF communications relating to ship operations are recorded independently of thebridge audio. The recording includes both transmitted and received audio signals and is

continuous from a directly connected fixed VHF set to be designated at installation.

85 The reference signal for both transmitted and received communications audio is definedas 0.775 V RMS (0 dBm into 600 ohm).

86 With a signal level 6 dB below the reference signal level applied to the VHF radiocommunications input port of the S-VDR and with its frequency continuously swept at a

rate not exceeding 0.1 octaves per second over the range 150 Hz to 3500 Hz, the level of thesignal recovered from the S-VDR on playback does not vary by more than 6 dB.

Radar Display

87 One of the ship’s radar displays is recorded if a suitable signal is available. As analternative, it is permissible to record AIS data instead.

Automatic Identification System (AIS)

88 This is information from surrounding vessels transmitting AIS information includinglatitude, longitude, speed over ground, course over ground, navigational status, heading,

rate of turn and position accuracy, IMO number, call sign, ETA, draft, name, destination, cargo,and ship dimensions.

Echo Sounder

89 This includes depth under keel, up to a resolution of 0.1 m as available on the ship. Thedepth scale currently being displayed and other status information are recorded if

available. This data is only available if a suitable interface is present.

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Main Alarms

90 This includes the status of all IMO mandatory alarms on the bridge. This data is onlyavailable if a suitable interface is present.

Rudder Order and Response

91 Both rudder order and response angles are recorded up to a resolution of 1 degree aspermitted on the ship. Status and settings of heading controller, if fitted, are also

recorded. This data is only available if a suitable interface is present.

Engine Order and Response

92 This includes the positions of any engine telegraphs or direct engine/propeller controls,including shaft(s) RPM (or equivalent), and feedback indications, if fitted, including

ahead/astern indicators. This also includes status of bow and stern thrusters if fitted. RPM isrecorded up to a resolution of 1 RPM and pitch is recorded up to a resolution of 1 degree. Thisdata is only available if a suitable interface is present.

Hull Openings (Doors) Status

93 This includes all IMO mandatory status information required to be displayed on thebridge. This data is only available if a suitable interface is present.

Watertight and Fire Door Status

94 This includes all IMO mandatory status information required to be displayed on thebridge. This data is only available if a suitable interface is present.

Accelerations and Hull Stresses

95 Where a ship is fitted with IMO mandated hull stress and response monitoringequipment, all the data items that have been pre-selected within that equipment and are

available are recorded. This data is only available if a suitable interface is present.

Wind Speed and Direction

96 This is applicable where a ship is fitted with a suitable sensor. Either relative or true windspeed and direction may be recorded, but an indication of which it is shall be recorded.

97 This data is only available if a suitable interface is present.

Mi cro phones

98 The input frequency response and dynamic range for each microphone input (includingthe mixing unit) meet the following:

(1) 6 dB to -45 dB (with respect to reference level).

(2) Better than ±3 dB from 150 to 6000 Hz.

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99 The quality of recording for single and multiple microphone inputs is as follows:

(1) For single microphones the quality of the recording for each microphone is theelectrical equivalent of 75 dBA. This index is not less than that corresponding tothe quality value for the speech transmission index of 0.85 with no signal beingsimultaneously applied to other microphone ports.

(2) For multiple microphones the quality of the recording for each of the microphoneports is the electrical equivalent of 75 dBA. This is not less than thatcorresponding to the quality value for the speech transmission index of 0.60 withall the other microphone ports having inputs at the electrically equivalent level of65 dBA.

100 With no signal applied to any microphone port, the reproduced signal at any replayoutput is at least 48 dB below the output level, which would be produced by an input level

equal to the reference signal level. This requirement is met across the frequency band with theinputs both open and short circuited. The signal to no signal performance is met in the presence of out-of-band input signals and also at the reference signal level.

101 With all other audio input ports, except the one in use, short-circuited, the reproducedsignal to noise and distortion (SINAD) ratio is at least 24 dB across the frequency band

and with input levels in the range of 0 dB to -20 dB relative to the reference signal level for allinputs.

102 An internal loudspeaker, located within each microphone, allows testing of microphoneoperation. The loudspeaker volume is designed to be unobtrusive in operation. The

loudspeaker is located within the microphone such that the microphone receives signals withinthe stated dynamic range.

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Crash Sur viv able Mod ule

103 The CSM is designed to meet the following specification, this applies to both versions ofCSM:

(1) Fully meets IMO Resolution MSC.163(78) and all applicable Safety Of Life AtSea (SOLAS) Regulations.

(2) Fully compliant to IEC 61996-2 Simplified Voyage Data Recorder Standard.

(3) Small lightweight easily installed capsule.

(4) +24 V DC operation, very low power consumption.

(5) Records a minimum of 12 hours of voyage data: bridge audio, VHFcommunications audio, radar, and NMEA 0183 serial data channels (IEC61162).

(6) Simple high speed 100 base T Ethernet communications.

(7) Simple annual maintenance (mandated).

(8) Reliable solid state recording (2+ years data retention unpowered).

(9) Fitted with an acoustic underwater location beacon operating in the frequencyband of 25 kHz to 50 kHz with a battery life of at least 30 days, which meets SAEAS 8045.

(10) Tamper resistant capsule design.

(11) The final storage medium within the CSM retains the recorded data for a period of at least two years, following termination of recording, under the specifiedoperational and storage conditions.

(12) Storage and interface specification as follows:

Data Storage Medium Flash ROMStorage Capacity: >1.5 GHzPower Consumption: <20 WData Link: Ethernet 100BaseTData Write Rate: >20 Mbytes/secondData Read Rate: >20 Mbytes/second

104 The Crash Survivable Module (CSM) design ensures survivability of critical voyagedata to the following severe environmental conditions:

(1) Impact shock - 50 g half sine-wave pulse for 11 milliseconds.

(2) Fire exposure - 1100°C for 1 hour and 260°C for 10 hours.

(3) Deep sea pressure - 30 days in sea water at 60 MPa (an equivalent depth of6000m).

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Float Free Mod ule

105 The Float free module specifications are as follows:

(1) Built in EPRIB transmitting on both 406.028 at 5 W and 121.5 MHz at 50 mW international distress frequencies.

(2) GPS receiver on Band L1 1.57542 GHzSensitivity -175 dB

(3) Approved to COSPAS-SARSAT T.007 Class 1, complies with EN 60945 andmeets the requirements of IEC 61996-2

(4) Storage and interface specifications as follows:

Power consumption: <3 WData Link: 100 Base-TX EthernetData Transfer rate: 3.4 MB/s maximum sustained rateDrive capacity: 2 GBytes

Operational life: At least 168 hours at -20 °C

Play back Sys tem (Op tional)

106 The Playback System is located remotely from the S-VDR, and there may not be aphysical connection to the S-VDR. The transfer of data from the S-VDR to the Playback

System is then via removable hard disks, which are physically transported between the S-VDRand the playback system. Alternatively, data can be downloaded from the CSM via the ethernetconnection.

107 The White Box option comprises:

(1) Pelican carrying case for the hard disk drives.

(2) 2 removable hard disk drives.

(3) Hard drive Caddy internally mounted in the DAU.

108 The USB Playback system (MDP-A187) is designed to connect to the user's 3rd partymultimedia PC and comprises:

(1) One USB caddy for connection to the third party supplied PC.

(2) Pelican carrying case for the hard disk drives. (MDP-A149)

(3) CD-ROM with replay software (Kelvin Hughes ZM1914).

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109 The third party supplied multimedia PC for the Playback System must meet the following minimum specification:

Basic Multimedia PC with Intel Pentium II 333 MHz128 MBRAM 500 MB Free space on Hard Disk DriveCD-ROM DriveSound CardSpeakersMicrosoft Windows NT4.00, Windows 2000 or Windows XPSpare USB port to accept KH USB Hard Disk Caddy

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1 INTRODUCTION 4.3

5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 4.3

10 OPERATING PROCEDURES 4.5

11 Switching On 4.5

12 Marking an Event 4.5

13 Saving Crash Module Data 4.5

15 Setting Up the Display 4.6

16 Test Microphones 4.6

17 Adjust Heading 4.7

18 Save Configuration 4.8

19 LED Status 4.8

20 Alarms 4.8

24 Terminating the Recording 4.9

26 OPTIONS 4.10

26 Real Time Display (RTD) 4.10

27 Removing and Replacing the “White Box” (Removable Hard Disk) 4.10

29 Playing Back from the “White Box” 4.10

31 VDR Replay DISPLAY 4.11

32 Start VDR Replay 4.11

33 Select Configuration File 4.11

34 Select Data file to Replay 4.11

49 Trend Graph 4.19

58 AIS View 4.22

62 Data Fields 4.22

1 Controls and Indicators 4.4

2 Password Entry Dialogue Box 4.11

3 Warning Dialogue 4.12

4 VDR Replay Window 4.12

5 VDR Replay Window - Text View 4.16

6 Replay to Serial Port Dialogue 4.17

7 Replay to File Dialogue 4.17

8 Typical VDR Replay Display 4.18

9 Typical Trend Graph 4.19

10 Graph Configuration Dialogue Box 4.19

11 Colour Dialogue Box 4.20

12 Custom Colours Dialogue Box 4.20

13 A Typical AIS Window 4.22


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OPERATION

INTRODUCTION

1 The operator interface to the VDR is via the controls and indicators on the front of the

Data Acquisition Unit. Where a Remote Status and Alarm Module (SAM) is fitted, the

controls and indicators are duplicated on this unit, and control can be from either position.

2 Normally the VDR is left acquiring data with no operator intervention. However, if there

is an alarm indication (buzzer sounding, ALARM LED lit) the operator needs to identify

the cause of the alarm and take the appropriate action.

3 A key operated hinged flap allows authorised operators access to the ON/OFF switch

and, if fitted, the “White Box”.

4 To enable accident investigators to make effective use of voyage data immediately after

an incident, provision has been made to download and replay the stored data from the

VDR to a Laptop computer. To do this, instructions are stored within the DAU and repeated in

section 5 of this manual. The VDR Replay software is identical to the White Box replay software.

CAUTION

The download software and instructions are for the exclusive use of accident

investigation authorities.

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

5 The controls and indicators on the DAU and SAM are shown in Figure 1.

6 The alphanumeric display indicates the status of the VDR. The display depends on the

mode chosen on the buttons.

7 The four control buttons are as follows:

(1) MODE - pressing this button toggles through the modes available to the operator.

(2) ALARM ACKNOWLEDGE - when an alarm is sounding, pressing this button

mutes the audible alarm, however, the visible alarm remains until the cause is

removed.

(3) UP and DOWN operate in conjunction with the MODE button to set up the VDR.

8 The three LEDs are as follows:

(1) POWER - lit when the external mains or 24 V supply is present.

Flashes when the external power is absent and the unit is powered

from the internal battery.

Unlit when there is no power present.

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(2) VDR ON - lit when the VDR is operating normally.

(3) ALARM - lit when an alarm is present.

9 A key operated hinged flap on the front of the DAU provides access to the ON/OFF

switch, and, if fitted, Floppy Disk Drive, CD-ROM drive and the removable hard disk

drive (“White Box”). The floppy disk and CD-ROM drives are used to load software and disks

should not be inserted by the operator, this facility is for installation purposes only. The ON/OFF

switch is used to terminate recordings, and should only be operated by authorised personnel.

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VDR Status & Alarm Module

ALARMPOWER VDR ON

KELVIN HUGHES

FRONT VIEW OF DATA ACQUISITION UNIT (SECTION)

FRONT VIEW OF REMOTE STATUS UNIT

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POWER SYS OK ALARM

ALARMCANCEL

MODEUP

DOWN

ALARMCANCEL

MODEUP

DOWN

Figure 1 - Controls and Indicators

OPERATING PROCEDURES

10 The VDR is powered up from the DAU, once running it should not be switched off unless

the recording is to be terminated by an authorised operator.

Switching On

11 To switch the VDR on:

(1) Switch on the ship's mains supply to the VDR.

(2) Check that the POWER LED on the Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) is lit. If the

POWER LED is not lit, on the DAU open the lockable hinged flap and set the

ON/OFF switch (located to the left of the floppy disk drive) to 1. Ensure the

POWER LED is now lit. Close the hinged flap and lock it.

(3) On the DAU, check that the VDR ON LED is lit.

(4) On the DAU, check that the top of the alphanumeric display shows “System

Initialising” until the application software is running. The top line of the display

then changes to “VDR” and the software version, with a 24 hour clock, in hours,

minutes and seconds displayed on the right hand side of the bottom line. The

clock shows the time from the external time source.

(5) If a Remote Status and Alarm Module (SAM) is fitted, check that the SAM’s

display is the same as that on the DAU.

Marking an Event

NOTE:Events should always be marked following ANY incident.

12 To mark an event:

(1) Press the MODE button. The display changes to “Mark Incident”.

(2) Press the UP (Yes) button to mark the incident or the DOWN (No) button if the

incident is not to be marked.

Saving Crash Module Data

NOTE:This must be done following an incident in order to preserve a copy of the logged data

before it gets overwritten. This is not necessary if a “White Box” is installed.

If the Crash Module Data is saved many times without removing the downloaded data

from the system and there is not enough free space left, the oldest saved data will be

overwritten.

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MODEUP

DOWN

Yes Mark

No Incident

13 To save Crash Module data to a backup log:

(1) Press the MODE button repeatedly until the display changes to Backup Logged

data.

(2) Press the UP (Yes) button to backup the data or the DOWN (No) button if the data

is not to be backed up.

(3) Call the Service Agent to retrieve data from the system at the NEXT port.

14 During the downloading process, a message indicating the progress is displayed.

Setting Up the Display

15 The operator can set up the brightness and contrast of the display to suit the ambient

lighting conditions. This can be done independently at the DAU and SAM, if fitted.

Proceed as follows:

(1) Press the MODE button repeatedly until the display changes to “Adjust

Brightness”. Press the UP and DOWN buttons to set the brightness as required.

(2) When complete to return to the normal display either press the MODE button

repeatedly or do nothing and wait 30 seconds for the display to revert

automatically.

Test Microphones

16 The operator can start the test of all microphones connected to the DAU by proceeding as

follows:

(1) Press the MODE button repeatedly until the display changes to “Test

Microphones”.

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MODEUP

DOWN

Yes Test

No Microphones


CANCEL

MODEUP

DOWN

Yes Backup

No Logged data


CANCEL

MODEUP

DOWN

Adjust

Brightness

(2) Press the UP (Yes) button to start the test or the DOWN (No) button to return to

the normal display.

(3) If the Microphone test is started, each microphone in turn beeps and the response

is monitored. The display shows which microphone is being tested. A

microphone alarm is displayed for each microphone that fails the test.

Adjust Heading

17 If the MantaDigital Gyro Input is configured, the operator can set the heading to match

the gyro input:

(1) Press the MODE button repeatedly until the display changes to “Adjust

Heading”.

(2) Press the UP button or the DOWN button to adjust the first digit (100s) of the

heading up or down. Attempts to set a heading greater than 359.9 are not allowed

and will result in an invitation to try again.

(3) Press the MODE button to move the pointer arrow to the next digit (10s) and

again adjust its value using the UP and DOWN buttons.

(4) Repeat until all digits have been set as required then press the UP (Yes) button to

set the heading. or the DOWN (No) button to return to the normal display.

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MODEUP

DOWN

Adjust

123.4 Heading


CANCEL

MODEUP

DOWN

Yes Bad Heading

No try again?


CANCEL

MODEUP

DOWN

Yes Set Heading

No to 123.4

Save Configuration

18 The operator can save the configuration to removable media for maintenance purposes

by proceeding as follows:

WARNING

Before inserting any removabale media ensure that it is free of any viruses

by connecting it to a known clean PC and running a proprietry virus scan.

Kelvin Hughes or its agents cannot be held responsible for system failure

due to the introduction of a virus from removable media.

(1) Insert the removable media, e.g. a memory stick, into the USB socket on the front

of the DAU

(2) Press the MODE button repeatedly until the display changes to “Save Config”.

(3) Press the UP (Yes) button to save the configuration or the DOWN (No) button to

return to the normal display.

(4) Once the save process has started, it is essential that the media is not removed

from the DAU until the connection/activity indicator on the media is

extinguished. The process will take a few seconds. If the media has no indicator,

wait 30 seconds before removing it to ensure that the save process is complete.

LED Status

19 The LED status is as follows:

(1) POWER (green): ON when external power OK.

FLASHES when the VDR is running on the batteries.

(2) VDR ON (amber). ON when the VDR is running normally.

OFF when the VDR has failed.

(3) ALARM (red). ON when an alarm condition exists.

OFF when there are no alarm conditions detected.

Alarms

20 When an alarm condition occurs, the display changes to indicate the cause of the alarm,

the ALARM LED lights and the audible buzzer sounds.

21 To silence the buzzer, press the ALARM CANCEL button. The ALARM LED remains

lit and the display shows the cause of the alarm, until the fault is cleared.

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MODEUP

DOWN

Yes Save

No Config

22 The possible Messages are:

Crash Module Logging Failed

Crash Module Data Lost

Removable Disc Logging Failed

Performance Test Due on MM/DD/YY

Performance Test XX Days Overdue

Power Fail

Capture Alarm From XXX (XXX is a description of video input e.g Radar, ECDIS)

Microphone XX Alarm (XX is microphone number)

Radio X Chan Y Alarm (X is radio number Y is Rx or Tx)

Data Download Failed

Download XX% Complete

Capture Card Failed to Start

Any decoded message can have an alarm configured during installation. The wording

of those alarms is defined by the installation engineer.

23 When there are no unacknowledged alarms, the display cycles between the following

Version and Time

Download Progress Message

All current alarms.

Terminating the Recording

This data recorder is to be operated at all times under the direction of the Ship’sInstructions, or Bridge Management Guidelines

Under no circumstances must this equipment be turned off until those instructionshave been consulted or permission has been granted by the ship’s captain.

24 The recording can be terminated by setting the ON/OFF switch located behind the

hinged flap on the front panel to OFF. This procedure is only available to authorised

operators.

25 The switch is accessed by opening the key operated hinged flap at the top of the DAU.

Setting the switch to 0 removes power from the DAU and therefore stops the recording

process. Setting the switch to 1 powers up the DAU and starts the recording process.

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OPTIONS

Real Time Display (RTD)

26 If the Real Time Display is fitted, the data can be viewed on the display as it is being

recorded. There is no operator intervention allowed, the display is purely for monitoring

data in real time. The controls on the display are for setting up the display itself (brightness,

contrast etc) and have no effect on the data being displayed.

NOTE:If the data is shown as *****, the data is not available.

Removing and Replacing the “White Box” (Removable Hard Disk)

NOTE:This procedure should not be carried out while data is being recorded on the “White

Box”, otherwise data will be lost. Normally this procedure is carried out when the

“White Box” is being removed for playback and analysis. If the “White Box” is removed

for analysis, the spare “White Box” should be inserted to ensure continuation of

recording.

27 This procedure is only available to authorised operators. To remove the “White Box”:

(1) Access the “White Box” by opening the key operated flap at the top left hand side

of the DAU, refer to Figure 1.

(2) Switch off the VDR at the ON/OFF switch.

(3) Using the key, turn the lock (located on the lower right hand corner of the

removable hard disk drive) to the unlock position.

(4) Push the Eject button twice and carefully withdraw the removable hard disk.

28 Replacement is the reverse of the above. Ensure the hinged flap is closed and locked once

the “White Box” has been installed. Switch the VDR on at the ON/OFF switch.

Playing Back from the “White Box”

29 The “White Box” data is played back on a multimedia PC with the appropriate Kelvin

Hughes ‘VDR Replay’ software installed, refer to Section 2 for installation procedure.

The PC may be located on the ship or be shore based.

30 To access the data:

(1) Ensure the PC is switched off. Insert the removable hard disk “White Box” in the

USB caddy connected to the PC. Switch the PC on.

(2) Click on the ‘VDR Replay’ icon or start ‘VDR Replay’ from the START menu.

The ‘VDR Replay’ application is loaded.

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VDR Replay DISPLAY

31 The Kelvin Hughes ‘VDR Replay’ software allows the ship operator or other authorised

person to view the signals recorded from the various sensors. It is used to replay data

from the Crash Survivable Module or the "White Box" option. It can be used either on board the

ship or on a shore based establishment. If data obtained directly from the Crash Survivable

Module is to be replayed it will need to be retrieved by Kelvin Hughes or an approved agent using

specialist equipment to convert it into a suitable format for replay. Data from the "White Box"

can be played directly from the removable hard disk.

Start VDR Replay

32 When VDR Replay is started ( apart from the first time it is started), a dialogue providing

the opportunity to load previous settings will be presented. If YES is selected, the same

set of recorded data displayed in the same set of display windows will be opened. To view other

data, select NO.

Select Configuration File

33 When asked to select the configuration file for the recorded data to be viewed, browse to

the location of the data and select the Configuration.dat file and click Open.

Select Data File to Replay

34 From the File menu, select Open... Then select the data file to replay. White Box data files

are named as YYYMMDDHH.log where YYY is the year, MM is the month (1-12), DD

is the day (1-31) and HH is the hour (00-23) in which the data was recorded. Note that all times

are in UTC.

35 If the replay file is from the White Box data and has been password protected the dialogue

box shown in Figure 2 is displayed. If the file is not password protected the replay

window is displayed as shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 2 - Password Entry Dialogue Box

36 Enter the passwords as required, these correspond to the three passwords entered during

installation. Note that all the passwords may not have been activated on installation.

37 If set, both the Captain's Password and the Second Authority's passwords are required in

order to replay the data. If the Audio Replay Authority's password was activated during

installation, but is not entered, the microphone audio cannot be replayed and the following

warning is displayed when OK is pressed. The four microphone audio buttons on the control

toolbar will be disabled. However, VHF audio will be replayed.

38 Click on OK to proceed.

39 The following window is displayed, with the configuration data loaded:

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Figure 3 - Warning Dialogue

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REWIND

FORWARD 1 HOUR

FAST FORWARD

STEP 1 SECOND

PLAY

STOP/PAUSE

BACK 1 HOUR

CURRENT DATE AND TIME

MICROPHONE AUDIOCHANNEL SELECT

VHF RADIOAUDIO SELECT

CONTROL TOOLBAR

REPLAY TOOLBAR

CLEAR SELECTION

GO TO PREVIOUS EVENT

SET/REMOVE EVENT

GO TO NEXT EVENT

CLEAR ALLUNPROTECTED EVENTS

TIME LINE

SAVE AUDIOTO WAV FORMAT

CREATE TEXT VIEW

CREATE VIDEO VIEW

CREATE DATA VIEW

CREATE TRENDGRAPH VIEW

REPLAY SPEEDINDICATOR

CREATE AIS VIEW

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Figure 4 - VDR Replay Window

40 Three menus are provided in the menu bar:

(1) File. This sub-menu allows:

(a) Files to be opened and closed and the program to be exited, as with

other Windows based software.

(b) Export Config. This selection allows a configuration file to be

converted to a text format and saved. When this item is selected, the

user is presented with a dialogue box from which the required

Configuration file is selected.

Next the destination folder is selected from the save dialogue box.

When OK is clicked, the selected configuration file is converted and

saved in the selected folder.

The file name will be in the form YYMMDD,hhmmss,cf,IMO

number of vessel.txt.

(c) Extract Events. This allows the extraction of protected events from

the recorded data. The process can take many minutes if there is a

large amount of recorded data, but it only needs to be done once for a

set of data in a continuous time stream because the extracted events

are stored separately.

(d) Print Setup and Print. With the exception of the AIS display, allows

the currently selected view to be printed

(e) Additionally, the last four files selected for viewing are listed and can

be opened without going through the Open dialogue box, and the

current display to be printed to any printer connected to the PC.

(2) View. This sub-menu allows the following to be displayed:

(a) Replay Toolbar. This toolbar is displayed at the bottom of the

window and contains the control functions for viewing the recording.

The default is switched on.

(b) Control Toolbar. This toolbar is displayed at the left hand side of the

screen and contains radio buttons for selecting the audio and video

recording to be displayed. The default is switched on.

(c) New Text Display. Text Display Windows show recorded raw

interface messages from the selected items of equipment. The

required equipment can be selected from a drop-down menu at the

bottom of this window. This option is the same as pressing the Create

Text View button.

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(d) New Video Display. This option allows viewing of the video

captured from either a Radar or ECDIS display as selected from the

drop-dowm menu at the bottom the window. Video displays start by

showing the captured video image scaled to fit the window they can

be zoomed in or out with right or left clicks of the mouse.This option

is the same as pressing the Create Video View button.

(e) New Data Display. Data Display Windows show dynamic data from

ship's equipment such as Gyro, Log, Depth sensors, engine

management controls. The required views can be selected from the

drop-down menu at the bottom of this window. These views can be

customised for unique vessel configurations and requirements. This

option is the same as pressing the Create Data View button.

(f) New Trend Graph. This option allows a number of trend graphs to

be displayed. These show the changes to the selected parameters

against the time line. This option is the same as pressing the Create

Trend Graph View button.

(g) New AIS Display. This option allows the display of recorded

Automatic Identification System data.

(3) Window. The options in this sub-menu allow windows to be tiled and cascaded,

as with other Windows based software. Arrange Icons has no function in VDR

replay

(4) Help. This sub-menu directs the user to this manual.

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41 The Replay Toolbar at the bottom of the window contains the control functions and

date/time information, as follows:

(1) Time Line. This shows the extent of the logged data, the times of the first and last

entries are shown in red. It can be manipulated as follows:

(a) The current time pointer can be dragged along the time line to a

desired time so that events at a particular time can be played.

(b) Events marked during logging are shown as green triangles. These

are protected and can not be cleared. Other event marks can be

added/removed during replay.

(c) The range of the time line can be reduced to allow more precise

analysis. To select a period of the time line; position the current time

pointer to the start of the desired period, press and hold shift on the

keyboard and drag the current time pointer to the end of the desired

period. A red line will be shown indicating the period to be selected.

When the drag is completed the selected period is expanded to fill the

width of the time line. The selection can be cleared by clicking the

clear selection button.

(2) Back 1 Hour. When clicked the file jumps backwards by 1 hour.

(3) Rewind. When clicked the file is rewound until the Stop/Pause button is clicked.

The rewind speed gradually increases.

(4) Stop/Pause. When clicked the data is frozen at a set time.

(5) Play. When clicked the data is played forward in normal time.

(6) Step 1 Second. When clicked one second's worth of data is played. This allows

events to be monitored closely by stepping through them in one second steps.

(7) Fast Forward. When clicked while playback is stopped, the file is fast forwarded

until the Stop/Pause button is clicked. When clicked during playback, the rate of

playback is increased. Playback speeds of x1, x2, x5 and maximum are available.

(8) Forward 1 Hour. When clicked the file jumps forward by 1 hour.

(9) The Current Date and Time of the playback is displayed next to the Clear

Selection button.

(10) Clear Selection. When clicked clears all current selections.

(11) Go to Previous Event. When clicked the playback jumps to the previous marked

event on the time line.

(12) Set/Remove Event. When clicked an event is marked on the time line at the

present point in the playback. This allows events of interest to be marked for

detailed viewing and is also used to remove an event at the current time.

(13) Go to Next Event. When clicked the playback jumps to the next marked event.

(14) Clear All Unprotected Events. When clicked all unprotected event markers are

removed from the time line.

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42 The Control Toolbar at the left side of the window allows selection of the audio and

video channel to be displayed, as follows:

(1) The Audio buttons allow one of the four microphone or one of the two VHF radio

audio channels to be selected for listening. Selection of one of the six options

cancels any previous selection so that only one audio channel is on at any time.

Hovering the cursor pointer over a button, displays a description of the device

connected.

(2) The WAV button allows the currently selected audio channel to be saved to

WAV format.

The filename of the saved audio is in the form "YYMMDD,hhmmss,ID of Audio

channel, IMO number of vessel.wav" where the ID is M1, M2, M3 or M4 for the

microphone channels and R1 or R2 for the radio channels.

(3) The Create Text View button creates a new window for viewing of the raw

interface messages.

(4) The Create Video View button creates a new window for viewing of the radar

and/or ECDIS video.

(5) The Create Data View button creates a new window for viewing of dynamic data

from ship's equipment.

(6) The Create Trend Graph View button creates a new blank trend graph which

can then be customized as required.

(7) The Create AIS View button creates a new window for the viewing of AIS data.

43 The Text View has a drop down menu which allows the operator to select either specific

data for viewing on the text window, or the option to view all the data. The data is tagged

so that its source can be identified, for example the microphone inputs are identified by their

source, so that data from individual microphones can be identified.

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Figure 5 - VDR Replay Window - Text View

44 The Data Output button allows data to be saved to a file or sent to another device using a

serial link. When the button is pressed a dialogue box is displayed presenting three

options: Output to Serial Port, Output to File or No output selected by radio buttons.

(1) If Output to Serial port is selected, the lower part of the dialogue box changes so

that the serial port configuration can be set as shown below. Only serial data is

output to the port.

(2) If Output to file is selected serial data and messages are output to a file, the

destination of which may be set using the browse button. The filename is of the

form "YYMMDD,hhmmss,DD,IMO number of vessel.txt". A new file is started

each time playback starts.

(3) During playback, the box next to the Data Output button on the text view window

shows the status of the output. e.g the filename to which data is being written.

45 The Data View has a drop down menu which allows the operator to select a specific

display for viewing in the window. It also has New and Amend buttons to create new

displays or modify existing displays.

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Figure 6 - Replay To Serial Port Dialogue

Figure 7 - Replay To File Dialogue

46 The Video View has a Save Image button which allows the currently selected video

picture to be saved to file in PNG format. The saved file name will be in the form

"YYMMDD,hhmmss,Vx,IMO number of vessel.png" where Vx may be V1, V2, V3 or V4

according to the video channel in use.

47 The Text View, Video View, Dynamic Data View and Trend Graph View have an

arrow located at the bottom right of the window. Clicking on this arrow allows data to be

viewed full window (not full screen). An arrow appears at the top right hand side of the window.

Clicking on this button restores the data at the bottom of the window.

48 Figure 6 shows a typical VDR Replay display with the following data displayed (five

views in this example). Note that AIS data can also be displayed

(1) Video View.

(2) ECDIS View.

(3) Dynamic Data View.

(4) Text View.

(5) Trend Graph View.

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Figure 8 - Typical VDR Replay Display

Trend Graph View

49 The Trend Graph allows the operator to view data in a graphical format over time to show

the changes. Only the time (horizontal axis) has a scale, which is the same as the time line

on the main display. The vertical axis may show more than one item of data, the different data

items having different values, e.g. knots, angle.

50 Figure 9 shows a typical trend graph with two items of data displayed Trend graphs can

be created from any of the recorded sensors.

51 To view data in the trend graph window:

(1) Select New Trend Graph from the View menu.

(2) Click on the New button. The dialogue box shown below is displayed:

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Figure 9 - Typical Trend Graph

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Figure 10 - Graph Configuration Dialogue Box

(3) Click on the arrow to the right of the Data Value box and select the item of data to

be displayed.

(4) Click on the arrow to the right of the Line Style box and select the required line

style.

(5) Click on the Colour button. The dialogue box shown below is displayed.

(6) Select a colour for the background. Click on OK to accept the colour.

(7) If the basic colours do not contain a suitable colour, click on Define Custom

Colours. The following dialogue box is displayed.

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Figure 12 - Custom Colours Dialogue Box

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Figure 11 - Colour Dialogue Box

(8) Create the required colour. Click on Add Custom Colours to save the new

colour, it will appear in one of the Custom Colour boxes. Highlight the colour and

click on OK to exit the dialogue box and implement the required colour.

(9) The graph will be displayed in the selected line style and colour.

(10) If necessary type in Minimum and Maximum Range Values for the vertical

axis. Alternatively use the default ranges displayed.

(11) Click on OK to select the data item for display. The item name is displayed in the

box at the bottom of the trend graph window.

(12) Repeat for each item to be displayed. Note that only the last two items entered are

displayed in the default window. To make the box larger to display further items,

use the cursor and left hand mouse button to enlarge the box.

NOTE:Select all the items to be displayed before proceeding as the following procedure can

take a significant amount of time. The time taken is dependent on the timescale being

viewed, not on the number of data items being processed.

(13) Click on the Gather button. The data is now processed and during processing the

Progress dialogue box is displayed. On completion of processing the graphs are

displayed in the window as shown in Figure 7 above.

52 When the cursor is not within the Trend Graph window the vertical line automatically

defaults to the current time displayed. If the data is being replayed the line will move as

the displayed time changes.

53 When the cursor is within the Trend Graph window the line is locked to the cursor and

moves as the cursor is moved.

NOTE:The position of the cursor is displayed for each item of data in the box at the bottom of the

window. This changes as the cursor is moved.

54 Clicking on the Amend button displays the Graph Configuration dialogue box and

allows the attributes of the highlighted graph to be changed.

55 Clicking on the Delete button deletes the highlighted graph.

56 Clicking on the Export button exports the data to a text file, which can then be imported

into Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet.

57 The arrow located to the right of the New button allows the graphs to be displayed full

window and the buttons and details of displayed data are hidden. An arrow appears at the

top right hand side of the window. Clicking on this button restores the data at the bottom of the

window.

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AIS View

58 AIS views show data captured from other Vessel’s AIS signals.

59 At the left-hand side of the window is a list of AIS targets sorted by range with the closest

target at the top of the list. Click on a particular target to display information about it in

the data fields on the right-hand side of the window.

60 During playback, either selected AIS targets or all the AIS targets can be deleted from the

AIS view window, by pressing either the Clear AIS Target or Clear all AIS Targets

button. If the playback is then continued, the Targets will reappear as and when their data was

received.

61 If the replay bar is used to jump around in time, the AIS data will not reflect the state of the

targets at that time because the previously received and recorded signals will not have

been accumulated in the correct sequence over a period time.

Data Fields

62 The data is time stamped when it is received. This time stamp is displayed at the top of the

view window along side the range and bearing of the target as calculated by the VDR

Replay programme.

63 The received AIS data is split into three main sections, Primary Data, Ship Static and

Voyage Related Data and Aid to Navigation Data.

Note: All the data may not be available at a particular time depending upon which AIS messages

have been received. Class A, Class B and Aids to Navigation have different sets of data meaning

that not all data will be present.

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Figure 13 - A Typical AIS Window

64 Primary Data relates to the position and movement of the selected AIS target. It shows

the navigational status of the target, i.e is it underway or not, its position (Latitude and

Longitude), its Heading, Rate of Turn (ROT), Course over Ground (COG) and Speed over

Ground (SOG). For a full explanation of all these fields, refer to Section 3.3.8.2.1, Table 15a in

the ITU recommendation document ITU-R M.1371-1.

65 Ship Static and Voyage Related Data is further background information, if it has been

received - after the primary data, about the selected AIS target. this includes its unique

IMO reference number, ship’s call sign, type of ship and its cargo, its size (Length, Draught and

Beam), its destination and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and its Electronic Position Fixing

System (EPFS). For a full explanation of all these fields, refer to section 3.3.8.2.3, Table 17 in the

ITU recommendation document ITU-R M.1371-1.

66 Aid to Navigation Data. If there is data specific to AIS Aids to Navigation it shows the

type of Aid to Navigation, the status of the light and Racon on the Aid to Navigation, the

health status and whether or not the Aid to Navigation is on position.

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1 INTRODUCTION 5.3

2 REPLACEMENT OF DATA ACQUISITION UNIT (DAU) FUSES 5.4

2 Fuse Replacement 5.4

5 MONTHLY TASKS 5.6

5 Data Acquisition Unit Air Filter Clean and Fan Operation Check 5.6

7 Crash Survivable Module Beacon Unit Cleaning 5.6

7 Smiths Group PMC 5.6

8 L3 Communications HVR 5.6

11 Float Free module EPIRP Self-Test 5.6

15 ANNUAL CHECKS 5.7

15 Cleaning of Equipment and Inspection of Earth Bonding 5.7

17 2 YEARLY TASKS 5.7

17 Replace Batteries in Battery Unit 5.7

18 Float Free Module Changing Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) 5.8

21 6 YEARLY TASKS 5.8

22 Float Free Module - Replacing the Battery 5.9

24 Smiths Group PMC - Beacon Replacement 5.9

25 L3 Communications HVR - Beacon Replacement 5.10

26 THE ERROR LOG 5.11

28 VDR REPORT 5.15

36 Notes on Reviewing the Draft Report 5.18

1 Routine Maintenance Schedule 5.3

2 Error Log 5.11

1 Data Acquisition Unit: Location of Fuses 5.5

2 Battery Replacement 5.8

3 Smiths Group PMC - Beacon Location 5.9

4 L3 Communications HVR: Beacon Location 5.10

5 L3 Communications HVR02: Beacon Location 5.11

6 Report Generator Opening Dialogue 5.15

7 Data Source Selection Dialogue 5.15

8 Draft Report Dialogue Box 5.16

9 Survey Data Dialogue Box 5.16

10 Report Review Dialogue 5.17

11 Final Report Dialogue Box 5.18


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MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION

1 Maintenance is limited to the routine maintenance procedures listed in Table 1 and

replacement of fuses located in the Data Acquisition Unit (DAU). The VDR also

generates an error log, this information can be accessed by a service engineer and is useful for

identifying problems on the VDR.

NOTE:The acoustic beacon mounted on the CSM has an in-service life of 6 years, the device is

marked with the expiry date. Before or on this date, the beacon is to be returned to Kelvin

Hughes for onward shipping to the manufacturer for a battery change and overhaul to

guarantee functionality for another six years. The expiry date will be checked at each

annual system verification and a replacement unit fitted if less than a year’s life is left.

The beacons are manufactured by Dukane Corporation, the Smiths Group PMC uses

Model DK485 and the L3 Communications HVR uses Model DK480.

Table 1 - Routine Maintenance Schedule

UNIT JOB DESCRIPTION TASKED TO INTERVAL

DAU Clean Air Filter and check Fan operation Ship’s Staff Monthly

CSM Beacon Unit - Clean case, switches and end insulators Ship’s Staff Monthly

ALL Clean equipment and check earth bonding Certified Kelvin

Hughes Engineer as

part of annual system

verification

Annual

CSM Beacon Unit - Clean case, switches and end insulators.

Check acoustic emission with TS300 Ultrasonic Test Set

Annual

ALL Marine and Coastguard Agency Survey and Re-certification Annual

ALL Annual Performance Test (see note below and end of Chapter) Annual

DAU Replace Batteries 2 Years

CSM Beacon Replacement 6 Years

NOTE:In accordance with Regulation 18 of SOLAS Chapter V, Kelvin Hughes or one of their

agents will need to attend the vessel to carry out an Annual Performance Test on either

the VDR or the S-VDR system.

Regardless of Flag State the Kelvin Hughes Annual Performance Test is carried out in

accordance with the Marine Coastguard Agency (MCA) tests detailed in their Marine

Guidance Note MGN 272(M).

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REPLACEMENT OF DATA ACQUISITION UNIT (DAU) FUSES

Fuse Replacement

2 The locations of the fuses in the MantaDigital Processor unit are shown in Figure 1. The

fuses vary according to the particular processor unit but all fuse positions are shown in

the figure.

(1) Ship’s mains supply. Two fuses on Power Suppply Assembly.

Fuse Anti-Surge 10 A 250 V. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-615-162-50.

(2) +12V supply on FSD-A178 PCB.

Fuse Anti-Surge 3.15 A. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-615-161-30.

(3) +12 V supply on FSD-A202 PCB (VDR and SVDR only).

Fuse Anti-Surge 8 A 250 V. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-650-0004-009.

(4) +12V supply on FSD-A232 PCB (Central alarm unit only).

Fuse Anti-Surge 3.15 A. Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-615-161-30.

3 Switch off the power supply to the Processor unit.

4 Gain access to the fuses, as follows:

(1) Open the front cover of the Processor unit.

(2) The mains fuses are located on the powersupply assembly behind the drop down

mounting plate. Release the plate by lift the two, lever fasteners and lowering the

plate forwards, refer to Figure .

(3) The other fuses are located on the PCB(s) on the front of the mounting plate, see

Figure 1.

(4) F3 - +24 V DC ship’s supply. Fuse Anti-Surge 10 A 250 V, 5 x 20 mm.

Kelvin Hughes Part No. 45-650-0004-001.

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MANTASERIAL EXPANSION PCB

FSD-A198REMOVED FOR CLARITY

SERIAL INPUT PCBFSD-A178

PL5

PL4

PL1

PL2

PL3

RELEASE LEVER

FUSE

FS1

FS2

CUTAWAY SHOWINGMAINS FUSES ON

POWER SUPPLY PLATE

PL2

PL7

PL6

PL3

SK4 SK2

SK5

PL8 PL4

PL1

DANGERHIGH

VOLTAGE

PL18

PL12 PL9 PL6 PL3

PL11 PL8 PL5 PL2

PL10 PL7 PL4 PL1

IC20IC15 IC13 IC17 IC10 IC9 IC11

LK1

IC55 IC66

T2 T1 T4 T3PL

13

PL15 PL16PL21

F1

SK2

PL20

FSD-A202

SK1

POSITION OF S2 & S3ON VDR-A101 (HIDDEN)

COMBINED AUDIO & VIDEO CAPTURE PCBVDR-A101

VDR INTERFACE PCBFSD-A202

DISPLAY INTERFACE PCBFSD-A179

MAINS CABLE INPUT

CD-6979 ISSUE 1

RELEASE LEVER

FUSE

Figure 1 - Data Acquisition Unit: Location of Fuses

MONTHLY TASKS

Data Acquisition Unit Air Filter Clean and Fan Operation Check

5 Open the front door of the DAU and lift out the fan filter located near the base of the door.

Hoover any dust from the fan filter and replace in the DAU. If the filter cannot be cleaned

satisfactorily a new filter should be fitted.

6 With the door closed, observe the fans which should beblowing air out of the front of the

DAU. If not, then suspect a fan failure, which should be rectified at the earliest

opportunity.

Crash Survivable Module Beacon Unit Cleaning

Smiths Group PMC

7 No cleaning is required for the Smiths Group PMC.

L3 Communications HVR

8 The HVR beacon water switch should be kept clean by wiping with a soft lint-free cloth.

The beacon cradle is positioned on the HVR Bell housing.

9 The beacon cleaning procedure requires no disassembly and consists only of cleaning the

centre contact of the beacon water switches. Make sure the beacon case and water

switches are free of dirt and/or grease film. If necessary, take the beacon out of the mounting

bracket assembly and wipe clean with a cleaning agent.

10 Clean both switches with a soft cloth and mild detergent, then dry thoroughly with a clean

cloth. Clean the end insulators to prevent leakage currents from occurring across the

switch, as this will affect battery life. The water switches should be cleaned at any time if dirt or

dust becomes apparent.

Float Free Module -EPIRB Self-test

11 The self-test should be performed monthly, but not more frequently. It should be

performed during the first 5 minutes of the hour, to minimize disturbance on the

emergency channel. A Self-test verifies the operation of the EPIRB. The test checks that key

areas, including battery, 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz transmitters and strobe light are functional.

12 Press the TEST button and HOLD IT DOWN until the self-test sequence is completed.

This will take about 8 seconds. While the button is held down and the self-test sequence is

in progress the red indicator light will illuminate.

13 On successful completion of the self-test sequence, the green light will flash 3 times and

the white strobe will flash 3 times. The EPIRB will switch itself off after completing a

self-test, even if the OFF button is still held down.

14 If the self-test fails, repeat it. If the problem persists, check the battery expiry date. Do not

use the EPIRB; return it to a service agent.

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ANNUAL CHECKS

NOTE:These checks must only be undertaken by a suitably qualified service engineer.

The VDR Report which is part of the Annual Performance Test will be found at the end of

this Chapter.

Cleaning of Equipment and Inspection of Earth Bonding

15 Clean the external surfaces of all equipment with a soft lint-free cloth.

16 Check the earth bonding using a suitable multimeter.

2 YEARLY TASKS

Replace Batteries in Battery Unit

NOTE:These checks should be undertaken by a suitably qualified service engineer.

The batteries are classified as dry batteries and may safely be shipped on passenger and cargo

aircraft.

CAUTION

DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT THE BATTERY TERMINALS

DO NOT DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN FIRE

Clean batteries with a soft cloth which has been dampend to avoid generation of

static electricity. Never apply oil, polyvinyl chloride or organic solvents such as

gasoline and paint thinner to the battery otherwise the battery case may be

compromised and acid leakage result.

If acid deposits contact skin, wash immediately with water. If splashed into eyes,

wash with a large amount of water and seek ugrent medical advice.

17 To replace the batteries, proceed as follows, refer to Figure 2:

(1) Ensure the mains power input to the DAU is switched off.

(2) Remove the cover from the battery unit.

(3) Note carefully the arrangement of cables to each of the batteries.

(4) Undo the M5 bolts and nuts securing the cables to each battery terminal. i.e. one

red (+) and one black wire (-) to each battery

(5) Remove the batteries.

(6) Replace the two batteries with new batteries, Kelvin Hughes Part no

45-671-0358-001 (12 V 20 Amp hours Sealed Lead Acid Batteries).

(7) Reattach the cables using the existing M5 bolts and nuts.

(8) Replace the battery unit cover.

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Float Free Module Changing the Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)

18 The HRU must be changed every two years. The expiry date is marked on the HRU body.

Remove the Capsule from the bracket and place it in a secure dry environment.

WARNING: The EPRIB will activate if its base gets wet. Ensure that it is kept dry.

19 Disassemble the bracket by reversing the assembly instructions in the manufacturer's

handbook. When fitting the replacement HRU, ensure that the expiry date (2 years after

fitting) is marked correctly on the HRU.

20 Replace the HRU by following the assembly instructions in the manufacturer's

handbook.

6 YEARLY TASKS

NOTE:These checks must only be undertaken by a suitably qualified service engineer.

21 For both types of CSM, the beacon, complete with battery should be replaced and

returned to Kelvin Hughes for recertification and maintenance every 6 years. Note that

the beacon must be replaced on or before the expiration date printed on the beacon.

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Figure 2 - Battery Replacement

Float Free Module - Replacing the Battery

22 On a SVDR system, if a float free module is fitted, check the expiry date of its batteries

and if less than 18 months remains, return the unit to your service agent for battery

replacement.

23 The batteries will also require replacement when:

(1) The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or

(2) A false activation exceeds 2 hours of use.

Smiths Group PMC - Beacon Replacement

24 The beacon should be replaced as shown in Figure 3. The beacon, complete with battery

should be returned to Kelvin Hughes.

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VOYAGE DATARECORDER

-DO NOT OPEN-REPORT TO

AUTHORITIES

CD-4919

LOCATION BEACON(BATTERY INSIDE)

Figure 3 - Smiths Group PMC - Beacon Location

L3 Communications HVR - Beacon Replacement

25 The beacon should be replaced as shown in Figure 4. The beacon, complete with battery

should be returned to Kelvin Hughes.

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ACTIVATION SENSOR(LOCATED AT BOTHENDS OF BEACON)

CD-4895

Figure 4 - L3 Communications HVR00: Beacon Location

THE ERROR LOG

26 The Error Log can be accessed by connecting a Laptop Computer to the DAU and

reading the log. In order to carry out this procedure the VDR must be stopped.

27 Whenever the VDR detects an error it is logged to the error log. The error log is written to

a simple ASCII file, c:\temp\vdrerror.log. Error reports written to the error log are

normally the result of either configuration or hardware problems. All error reports contain a time

stamp and the name of the application that originated them. The following table is a list of all the

errors that can be reported.

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ACTIVATION SENSOR(LOCATED AT BOTHENDS OF BEACON)

Figure 5 - L3 Communications HVR02: Beacon Location

Table 2 - Error Log

CODE DESCRIPTION

VDR Logger Errors

E0001 VDRLogger - Configuration registry entry missing. The registry entry that contains the vital configuration

data is missing from the registry. This must be corrected before the installation is complete.

E0002 VDRLogger - Registry entry CSMType is missing or invalid. The registry entry for the type of crash

survivable module that is attached to the VDR is missing. This must be corrected.

E0003 VDRLogger - DiscLoggingPath registry entry missing. The registry entry for the logging path is missing. If

this value is not present the system will trigger this error and then default to logging to C:\temp.

E0004 VDRLogger -Can’t locate the PMC driver. The VDR has failed to contact the Smiths Industries Protective

Memory Capsule. This is most likely due to a cabling problem, a power supply problem or the failure of

the PMC itself. An incorrect setting of the CSMType registry entry could also cause this.

E0005 VDRLogger - PMC IPAddress missing from registry. The IPAddress registry setting is missing from the

registry.

E0006 VDRLogger - TempLogPath missing from registry. Defaulting to C:\\PMCLogPath. The registry entry

TempLogPath is missing from the registry. The system has attempted to overcome this by creating a

default path. This must be checked.

E0007 VDRLogger - Failed to copy config file from the temp disc directory. The VDR has been unable to log the

system configuration data to the CSM. This must be corrected. The problem could be caused by any of the

points in E0004.

E0008 VDRLogger - Failed to copy config file from temp disc directory. This is the same as E0007 except that the

transfer to the CSM was initialised correctly but failed to complete.

E0009 VDRLogger - Failed to create config file in temp disc directory. The VDR failed to write to the temporary

disc storage. This is most likely due to problems with the disc drive (lack of disc space, etc).

E0010 VDRLogger - Failed to create temp file for PMC Module. The VDR has failed to write to the temporary

disc storage. This is most likely due to problems with the disc drive (lack of disc space, etc.).

E0011 VDRLogger - Failed to initiate logging to the PMC Module. The VDR has been unable to log data to the

CSM. This must be corrected. The problem could be caused by any of the points in E0004.

E0012 VDRLogger - File Transfer failed (this is followed by a message from the PMC driver). The VDR has

failed to log to the CSM. This must be corrected.

E0013 VDRLogger - Failed to open disc logging file. This could be due to lack of disc space, incorrect setting of

registry entry DiscLogging Path or the removal of the removable disc.

E0014 VDRLogger - (a description of the problem). The VDR has had problems with Windows sockets as

required when logging to an HVR.

E0015 VDRLogger - Failed to open download file. The user has requested data to be downloaded from the CSM,

this has failed while trying to open a file. Could be due to lack of disc space.

E0016 VDRLogger - Failed to open socket for download. Failed to open a read socket to the CSM.

E0017 VDRLogger - The HVR has frozen - Major hardware error. The VDR has detected a major hardware

problem with the HVR capsule. The only solution is to power off the HVR and restart it. If this problem

persists the HVR will need replacing.

E0018 VDRLogger - Unable to load a usable Winsock DLL. The VDR has failed to locate a suitable DLL for

handling communications with the HVR. Ensure that ‘winsock.dll’ is in the system32 directory.

E0019 VDRLogger - Exception thrown while closing logging file. The system has failed to write some data to a

disc logging file.

E0020 VDRLogger - Exception thrown while logging. The system has detected an error whilst logging & has

attempted to recover.

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CODE DESCRIPTION

E0021 VDRLogger - Invalid Security key n in the registry. VDR security registry error. Run VDRSetup to correct

it.

E0022 VDRLogger - Error trying to copy configuration data to the disc logging path. Check the logging path in

VDRSetup.

E0023 Mapped CSM - Failed to copy configuration data to the CSM logging path.

E0024 Mapped CSM - Logging path registry entry missing.

E0025 Mapped CSM - Logging failed, cannot access the CSM logging path.

E0026 Mapped CSM - Failed to open logging file on CSM.

E0027 Mapped CSM - Failed to initiate download.

E0028 Mapped CSM - Download failed, could not open logging file on CSM.

E0029 Mapped CSM - Download failed, could not move to the position in the file to read.

E0030 Previous data �� removed to make space for � Data Download did not have enough c: drive disk space so

a previous download was deleted.

E0031 Download Aborted. Free disk space less than nn%. Insufficient space on C: drive for a data download.

E0032 VDRLogger Failed normal running check [NN secs] Reports the time since something was logged if more

than 5 seconds.

E0033 VDRLogger.exe is committing suicide! Nothing has been logged for too long so VDRLogger is restarting

itself in an attempt to fix the problem.

E0034 VDRLogger - Save configuration to removable media. The operator has requested that the configuration

should be saved to removable media.

E0035 VDRLogger - Failed to find a removable drive to save configuration to. The operator has requested that the

configuration should be saved to removable media but no removable media can be detected.

E0036 VDRLogger - Failed to create temporary config file. The operator has requested that the configuration

should be saved to removable media but a temporary copy of the configuration could not be created.

E0037 VDRLogger - Failed to save VDRConfiguration.dat data to the removable media. The operator has

requested that the configuration should be saved to removable media but the config file couldn't be saved to

the removable media - It may be write protected or there may be insufficient space available.

E0038 VDRLogger - Failed to save VDRERROR.LOG to the removable media. The operator has requested that

the configuration should be saved to removable media but the error log file couldn 't be saved to the

removable media - It may be write protected or there may be insufficient space available.

E0039 VDRLogger - Eject media: Could not get handle to [path]. Data has been saved to removable media on

operator request but the removable media could not be ejected safely.

E0040 VDRLogger - Eject media: Could not get DOS device name. Data has been saved to removable media on


E0041 VDRLogger - Eject media: Could not get device instance. Data has been saved to removable media on


E0042 VDRLogger - Failed to safely eject the removable media. Data has been saved to removable media on


VDR Control Errors

E0101 VDRControl – failed to Create the main timer. This is a major system failure. Ensure that no other

applications are running on the system and that the hardware meets the minimum requirements for a VDR

system.

VDRControl - Crash Module Data Lost. More data has been accumulated than could be logged. Some was

discarded.

E0102 VDRControl - System attempted to execute nnnn more than once. More than one instance of the application

nnnn has attempted to register with VDR Control. Check that registry entry ‘Programs’ has been set

correctly.

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Table 2 - Error Log (cont.)

CODE DESCRIPTION

E0103 VDRControl - System attempted to execute an invalid application - nnnn. The VDR has been instructed to

start an invalid application. Check that registry entry ‘Programs’ has been set correctly.

VDR Video Capture Errors

E0201 E201– (a description of the problem). Various Audio or Video capture errors.

E0202 VDRVideoCapture - PNG warning (followed by a PNG warning message). A warning has ben generated by

the PNG sub-system

E0203 VDRVideoCapture - Invalid sample count detected when sampling audio data. The VDR has been

requested to gather a invalid number of samples for audio analysis. Only values that are greater than 7 and

a direct power of 2 (8, 16, 32 etc) are allowed. This is a software error.

E0204 VDRVideoCapture - Microphone test failure. ID = NN (Beep Test Result = XXXXX @ YYYYHz)

A microphone has failed a self-test. The ID of microphone that failed and the result of the test are given.

E0205 VDRVideoCapture - Microphone retest. ID = NN (Beep Test Result = XXXXX @ YYYYHz)

One of the 4 preliminary microphone self-tests failed. The ID of microphone that failed and the result of

the test are given.

E0299 E0299 VDRVideoCapture.exe is committing suicide! If the system detects that no audio data has been

logged for five seconds the VDRVideoCapture.exe application is terminated then restarted in an attempt to

restore logging.

VDR Alarm Handler Errors

E0601 VDRAlarmHandler - Invalid alarm ID in registry. An invalid alarm ID (ALARM_00 etc) has been found in

the Alarms section of the registry.

VDR Display Errors

E0701 E0701 VDRDisplay - Illegal data type configured for nnnn. The named data element was required for

display but an invalid DataType was found in the registry (ECDIS\DynamicData\etc.).

NOTE:The VDR error log is controlled by the CError class as defined in the VDRUtils.

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VDR REPORT

NOTE: This procedure must only be carried out by Kelvin Hughes or their approved

agents as part of the overall annual performance test.

This is a mandatory test required by Regulation 18 of SOLAS Chapter V, and is

carried out in accordance with the Marine Coasguard Agency (MCA) tests detailed in

their Marine Guidance Note MGN 272(M).

28 As part of the Annual Survey, the VDR Report tool can be used to generate a report which

will partially satisfy the requirements of MSC Directive MCA Form MGN 272(M)

(Regulation 18 of SOLAS Chapter V).

29 Start the VDR Report tool by double clicking on the VDR Report desktop icon. The

following dialogue box is displayed.

30 Either select Use Data Direct From Crash Survivable Module to create a report based

on data read directly from the Crash Module or select Use Previously downloaded Data

to create a report based on data which has been downloaded from the Crash Module. This second

option is much quicker.

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Figure 6 - Report Generator Opening Dialogue

Figure 7 - Data Source Selection Dialogue

31 If the second option is selected, select the folder where the downloaded data is by

clicking the ... button to the right of the folder box and select the folder from the list.

When the data source has been selected, click OK.

32 Logged data from the Crash Survivable Module will now be collected and analyzed. A

Draft Report will be compiled. Depending on the quantity of the data to be analyzed and

whether the report is based on data in the crash module or already downloaded, this can take a

number of hours (2.5 hours for a normal Crash Survivable Module).

33 After the Draft Report has been generated, it may be reviewed as follows. Once reviewed

the same dialogue can, if required, be used to delete the draft report.

(1) To review the report click Review Draft Report. The first time a Draft Report is

reviewed, the Survey Data dialogue box is displayed.

(2) Fill in the survey data including the type of report and click OK.

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Figure 8 - Draft Report Dialogue

Figure 9 - Survey Data Dialogue

(3) A Window appears showing the Draft Report and a dialogue box with the

mandatory items to be surveyed.

(4) Review the report to verify whether each of the survey items have been recorded

successfully and select PASS or FAIL for each item as appropriate. Some items

may not be available on all vessels, these should be marked as N/A if not

installed. Compulsory items cannot be marked N/A, see notes on reviewing the

Draft Report below.

(5) When the Draft Report review is complete, click Generate Final Report. The

Draft Report is closed and the Final Report is generated and displayed.

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Figure 10 - Report Review Dialogue

(6) Check the status section of the Final Report then close it by clicking on the X in

the top right hand corner.

34 At this stage the Draft Report can be reviewed again or the Final Report can be saved and

the VDR Report Generation tool exited.

35 To save the report click Save Final Report & Exit. The report and associated files are

copied to a folder on the hard disk named C:\temp\VDRReport - current time and date

and optionally saved to floppy disk.

Notes on Reviewing the Draft Report

36 The report is divided into the following sections:

(1) System Summary: Contains fixed information about the VDR system.

(2) Status: (Only in the Final Report). Shows the status of the mandatory survey

items.

(3) Serial Interfaces: Shows the expected and samples of logged serial message

telegrams for each serial interface.

(4) Audio: Shows a sample of the received audio data on each microphone or radio

channel, which can be played.

(5) Video: Shows an animated sample of five consecutive frames of the video data

captured on each video channel, together with their associated time stamps in

order to check compliance with the required 15 sec and maximum recording

interval.

(6) Reported Messages: Shows any VDR alarm activity or operator generated

events.

(7) Crash Module: Shows the time span of the logged data on the crash survivable

module including the start of logging and the last record logged in order to check

compliance with the required minimum 12 hours.

(8) Annual Maintenance: Shows the survey data entered at the start of the report

generation.

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Figure 11 - Final Report Dialogue Box

(9) Items Noted: This section indicates any anomalies in the report such as no data

recorded from a specific serial device, which should be investigated before

finalising the report. These are all items that could possibly cause the survey to be

failed.

37 When reviewing the Draft Report check the relevant section of the report for the presence

of valid data, e.g. for the position survey item, find the serial device supplying position

data and verify that a serial message telegram with valid position information is present.

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TAB

HERE

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SHIP CONFIGURATION INFORMATION

CONTENTS

Paragraph Page

TABLES

Table Page

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1 INTRODUCTION 6.3

1 SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 6.4

2 DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - SERIAL INTERFACE CONFIGURATION 6.5

3 LOG & GYRO TYPES 6.7

4 DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - RADAR VIDEO INPUT 6.8

5 DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - MICROPHONE AUDIO INPUTS 6.10

6 DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - VHF AUDIO CONFIGURATION 6.11

7 CRASH SURVIVABLE MODULE - CONFIGURATION 6.12

8 VDR CONFIGURATION DETAILS 6.14

9 DATA INTERFACE UNIT - CONFIGURATION 6.15

10 SWITCH INTERFACE UNIT - CONFIGURATION 6.18


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CHAPTER 6

SHIP CONFIGURATION INFORMATION

IN TRO DUC TION

1 The record sheets provided in this chapter are available for recording the status of thevessel. It is recommended that a record is made of the status of the installation on the

vessel.

2 Copy the sheets as required, mark up and insert at the end of this chapter to act as a recordof the status of the installation. Do not write on the sheets themselves as more than one

copy may be required for the installation (in particular for the Data Interface Unit). And therecords will need updating if the configuration is changed.

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TABLE 1 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

EQUIPMENT PHYSICAL INSTALLATION DATA

VESSEL NAME _________________________

DATA ACQUISITION UNIT (DAU) FITTED

DATA INTERFACE UNIT (DIU) QTY FITTED _____________

DAU SERIAL CHANNELS USED FOR DIUs (Channel Nos.)__________________________________________________

MICROPHONES CHANNEL 1A_____________(State whether FITTED or CHANNEL 1B_____________ NOT FITTED and if FITEED CHANNEL 1C_____________give LOCATION) CHANNEL 2A_____________

CHANNEL 2B_____________CHANNEL 2C_____________CHANNEL 3A_____________CHANNEL 3B_____________CHANNEL 3C_____________CHANNEL 4A_____________CHANNEL 4B_____________CHANNEL 4C_____________

CRASH SURVIVABLE MODULE SMITHS/L3/FLOAT FREE

______________

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (state whether FITTED or NOT FITTED)

Remote Status and Alarm Module _________________________DAU Serial Channel Used (Channel No.) ______________________

Flat Panel Display _________________________

Float Free CSM _________________________

White Box (Removable Hard Disk) _________________________

Playback Unit _________________________

Other (please specify) _________________________

_________________________

_________________________

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TABLE 2 - DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - SERIAL INTERFACE CONFIGURATION

DEVICE NAME The identity of the equipment being monitored, e.g. GPS, Gyro, DIU.

STATUS The status as setup on the Configuration menu.

RS232/RS422/NMEA These are set up by hardware links.

MICROPHONE VOLTAGE This is set up by hardware links.

The data is to be entered in the table by the installer and is ship specific.

SERIALPORT

DEVICE NAME CONFIGURATION STATUS

1 RS232/RS422/NMEA (LK1)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

2 RS232/RS422/NMEA (LK2)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

3 RS232/NMEA (LK3)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

4 RS232/NMEA (LK4)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

5 RS232/NMEA (LK5)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

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SERIALPORT


6 RS232/NMEA (LK6)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

7 RS232/NMEA (LK7)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

8 RS232/NMEA (LK8)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

9 RS232/NMEA (LK9)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

10 RS232/NMEA (LK10)

BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER


BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER


BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

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SERIALPORT



BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER


BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER


BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER


BAUD RATE

PARITY

FRAMING

DECODER

MICROPHONE VOLTAGE LK17 +12 V/+24 V (DELETE ASAPPROPRIATE)

TABLE 3 - LOG & GYRO TYPES

Log: Pulses per Mile

Gyro type (Synchro or Stepper)

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TABLE 4 - DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - RADAR VIDEO INPUT

If the channel is disabled the remaining fields for that channel should be left blank as thechannel cannot be configured by the installer.

The ADVANCED data should only be filled in if this page is used. Otherwise leave the fields blank.

NAME The name of the radar or other equipment, e.g. ECDIS, CCTV, that is providing the video signal.

The data is to be entered by the installer and is ship specific.

RADAR FUNCTION CONFIGURATION

CHANNEL 1 ENABLED/DISABLED

DEVICE TYPE

NAME

VERTICAL HEIGHT

VERTICAL OFFSET

VERTICAL SYNC

HORIZONTAL WIDTH

HORIZONTAL PRF

HORIZONTAL SYNC

SYNC MODE

INTERLACE

ODD FIELD

COMPOSITE VIDEO

CAPTURE IMAGE EVERY SECONDS

ADVANCED

HORIZONTAL OFFSET

PIXELS PER RASTER

CLOCK PHASE

RED TOP LEVEL

RED GAIN

GREEN TOP LEVEL

GREEN GAIN

BLUE TOP LEVEL

BLUE GAIN

BLACK

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CHANNEL 2 ENABLED/DISABLED

DEVICE TYPE

NAME

VERTICAL HEIGHT

VERTICAL OFFSET

VERTICAL SYNC

HORIZONTAL WIDTH

HORIZONTAL PRF

HORIZONTAL SYNC

SYNC MODE

INTERLACE

ODD FIELD

COMPOSITE VIDEO

CAPTURE IMAGE EVERY SECONDS

ADVANCED

HORIZONTAL OFFSET

PIXELS PER RASTER

CLOCK PHASE

RED TOP LEVEL

RED GAIN

GREEN TOP LEVEL

GREEN GAIN

BLUE TOP LEVEL

BLUE GAIN

BLACK

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TABLE 4 - DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - RADAR VIDEO INPUT

TABLE 5 - DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - MICROPHONE AUDIO INPUTS


ENABLED/DISABLED Delete as appropriate.

MICROPHONE LOCATION Where the microphone is located, e.g. Navigator, Conning.AUDIO LEVEL As set during Setup

OFF Delete as appropriate.


CHANNEL ENABLED/DISABLED

MICRO-PHONE

MICROPHONE LOCATION

AUDIO LEVEL

(1 TO 63)

OFF

1 ENABLED/

DISABLED

MICROPHONE A ON/OFF

MICROPHONE B ON/OFF

MICROPHONE C ON/OFF

2 ENABLED/

DISABLED

MICROPHONE A ON/OFF

MICROPHONE B ON/OFF

MICROPHONE C ON/OFF

3 ENABLED/

DISABLED

MICROPHONE A ON/OFF

MICROPHONE B ON/OFF

MICROPHONE C ON/OFF

4 ENABLED/

DISABLED

MICROPHONE A ON/OFF

MICROPHONE B ON/OFF

MICROPHONE C ON/OFF

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TABLE 6 - DATA ACQUISITION UNIT - VHF AUDIO CONFIGURATION


ENABLED/DISABLED Delete as appropriate.

DEVICE NAME The identity of the equipment being monitored.AUDIO LEVEL As set during Setup

OFF Delete as appropriate.


VHFINPUT

DEVICE NAME ENABLED/DISABLED

RECEIVER/

TRANSMITTER

AUDIO LEVEL

(1 TO 63)

OFF

VHF 1 ENABLED/DISABLED

RECEIVER ON/OFF

TRANSMITTER ON/OFF

VHF 2 ENABLED/DISABLED

RECEIVER ON/OFF

TRANSMITTER ON/OFF

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TABLE 7 - CRASH SURVIVABLE MODULE - CONFIGURATION

Smiths Group PMC


ITEM SETTING

VDR CONFIGURATION

IP ADDRESS

SUBNET MASK

DEFAULT GATEWAY

PMC IP ADDRESS AT VDR SETUP PAGE

LOGGING TO DISK (DISK IDENTITY)

PMC IP ADDRESS AT MODIFY NETWORK CONFIGURATION PAGE

RECEIVE MESSAGE TIMEOUT

INTERFACE BUSY TIMEOUT

NUMBER OF RECEIVE TIMEOUTRETRIES

TRANSMISSION BLOCK SIZE

FORMAT PMC MEMORY

FILE NAME FILE SIZE FILE SPARE

CONFIG

STORAGE

PMC PARTITION DIRECTORY

FILE NAME FILE SIZE SPARE

EOFF

SYSLOG

CONFIG

STORAGE

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L3 Communications HVR


ITEM SETTING

LOGGING TO DISK

(DISK IDENTITY)

HVR IP ADDRESS

HVR SUBNET MASK

DEFAULT GATEWAY IP

HVR SETUP PASSWORD

SESSION TIME-OUT (SECONDS)

POSITION DEVICE STREAM NAME LOOP ERRORS TOTAL ERRORS

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

McMurdo Float-Free Module


ITEM SETTING

LOGGING TO DISK

(DISK IDENTITY)

FFM IP ADDRESS

FFM SUBNET MASK

DEFAULT GATEWAY IP

MAPPED DRIVE FOLDER

MAPPED DRIVE USERNAME

MAPPED DRIVE PASSWORD

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TABLE 7 - CRASH SURVIVABLE MODULE - CONFIGURATION

TABLE 8 - VDR CONFIGURATION DETAILS

The data is to be entered into the table by the installer and is ship specific.

ITEM DETAILS

IMO VESSEL ID NUMBER

DATE TIME FROM

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE TEST DUE DATE

TYPE APPROVAL AUTHORITY

SOFTWARE VERSION

VESSEL POSITION FROM

VESSEL NAME

VDR SYSTEM KELVIN HUGHES VDR

NAVIGATION ANTENNA OFFSET

TYPE APPROVAL REFERENCE

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TABLE 9 - DATA INTERFACE UNIT - CONFIGURATION

NOTE:This form should be filled out for each Data Interface Unit supplied with the System.

OUTPUT FORMAT (RS232/NMEA) (set by LK1, SW1-5, -6): _________________ BAUD RATE (set by SW1-1, -2): _________________

SERIAL LINK AT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT (1-16): _________________

NUMBER OF CHANNELS (1 to 16) (set by SW1-3, -4): _________________

DESCRIPTION The identity of the equipment being monitored, e.g. GPS, Echo Sounder.

JUMPER SETTINGS:The following are valid hardware settings for the Input Jumpers for each of the serial ports:

Voltage, Current, Switching

TYPES:The following are valid types selected from the setup program for each of the serial ports:

None, +/-20 Volts, 0-20 Volts, +/-10 Volts, 0-10 Volts, 4-20 milliAmps, Contact Closure

NOTE: Jumper and software settings must be of the same type on a specific channel, i.e.:Jumpers set to Voltage for any of the voltage settings in software.Jumpers set to Current for the current setting in software.Jumpers set to Switching for the Contact Closure setting in software.

MINIMUM/MAXIMUM:These are the manually entered settings in the setup program

LOG/GYRO:The following are valid TYPES for Log/Gyro:Log/Gyro Log - Pulse/Shorting/Synchro

Gyro - Synchro/Stepper/Low Ratio

This data is to be entered in the table by the installer and is ship specific.

CHANNEL DESCRIPTION TYPE STATUS

1 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

2 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

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3 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

4 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

5 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

6 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

7 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

8 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

9 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

10 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

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11 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

12 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

13 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

14 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

15 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

16 JUMPER SETTING

TYPE

MINIMUM

MAXIMUM

LOG/GYRO TYPE

LK2

SW1-7, -8

SW2 ON/OFF

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TABLE 10 - SWITCH INTERFACE UNIT - CONFIGURATION

NOTE:This form should be filled out for each Switch Interface Unit supplied with the System.

OUTPUT FORMAT (RS232/NMEA) (set by LK1, SW1-3, -4): _________________ BAUD RATE (set by SW1-1, -2): _________________

SERIAL LINK AT DATA ACQUISITION UNIT (1-16) _________________

DESCRIPTION The identity of the equipment being monitored, e.g. GPS, Echo Sounder.

LINK SETTINGS:The following are valid hardware settings for the Input Jumpers for each of the serial ports:

Voltage, Contact Closure

TYPES:The following are valid types selected from the setup program for each of the serial ports:

Voltage, Contact Closure

NOTE: Link and software settings must be of the same type on a specific channel, i.e.:Links set to Voltage for any of the voltage settings in software.Links set to Closing Contact for the Contact Closure setting in software.TB1 corresponds to Bank 1, TB2 to Bank 2, etc.

This data is to be entered in the table by the installer and is ship specific.


TB1 CHANNEL 1 LINK SETTING

TYPE


TYPE


TYPE


TYPE


TYPE


TYPE


TYPE


TYPE

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CONTENTS

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1 Accident Investigation 7.3

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ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

1 In addition to the optional white box there is a procedure in place for accident

investigators to examine the recorded data.

2 To enable accident investigators to make effective use of voyage data immediately after

an incident, provision has been made to download and copy the stored data from the

VDR to a Laptop computer, from where it can be replayed using the KH VDR Replay software.

To do this, instructions are located on the inside of the front door of the DAU – N.B. these are for

the exclusive use of accident investigation authorities.

3 The instructions are repeated here: If the VDR is not running, turn it on.

Download Crash Module Data

(1) Initiate a data download from the Crash module: On the front of the DAU,

repeatedly press the MODE button until the display changes to BACKUP

LOGGED DATA. Press the UP (YES) button to start the process. Note that this

could take up to 2 hours to complete. Progress is indicated on the display.

Connect Laptop to DAU

(2) Connect a laptop computer (running windows 2000 or XP) to the DAU using a

crossed-over CAT5 patch cable into the spare Ethernet interface port located

within the DAU. If fitted, use the spare ethernet port created by the USB to RJ45

adaptor connected to the motherboard.

The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings of the laptop network adaptor must be

set as below. Before changing settings, make a note of the current settings for

future use. If you need further instructions on how to change the settings, contact

your IT department.

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Install the VDR Replay Software on the Laptop

(3) Open Windows Explorer.

From the Tools menu, select Map Network Drive�

Enter the path \\VDR\VDR Replay

Un tick reconnect at logon

Click connect using a different user name

Enter the user name: Administrator

enter the Password: KHENG

Click OK

Click Finish

(4) Explore the mapped drive and double click Install.bat to install the Kelvin

Hughes VDR Replay software. Note that the file may be shown as Install if file

extensions are turned off.

(5) Note that, Install.bat also copies the PDF handbook to the installation folder.

(6) From Windows Explorer, Disconnect the mapped drive.

Copy the Downloaded Data to the Laptop

(7) Map another mapped drive to \\VDR\VDR Downloads

Un tick reconnect at logon

Click connect using a different user name

Enter the user name: Administrator

enter the Password: KHENG

Click OK

Click Finish

(8) Explore the newly mapped drive. One or more downloaded data set files will be

there, each shown with the date and time of the download.

(9) Copy the desired download folder (s) to the Laptop.

(10) From Windows Explorer, Disconnect the mapped drive.

(11) Disconnect the interface cable.

Analyse the Data

(12) On the Laptop, run the Kelvin Hughes VDR Replay programme and load the

*.DAT file copied in step 9 above as described in the on board VDR manual or in

the PDF version of the manual recently copied to the Laptop.

(13) To enable the laptop to reconnect to its home network, return the laptop network

adaptor to the original settings noted in paragraph 3 (2) above.

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