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User Manual
Article No. 707094

Consilium Navigation AB P.O. Box 5021 SE-131 05 NACKA SWEDEN Phone +46-(0)8-563 051 00 Fax +46-(0)8-563 051 99 E-mail: navigation@consilium.se

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Notes and Updates

Revisions: Date Version Issued by Description

01-07-06 02-09-17 03-08-22 03-08-22 04-03-14 05-01-14 05-04-07 05-08-10

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Created from previous documents Updates Improved backup description Improved incident backup Editorial corrections Editorial corrections improved and added functions DVD-R, new options in client New alarms added M3.5 adapted

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Where to call in case of problems or faults

Consilium Navigation maintains a call center service at:

Call: +46 8 563 051 00 Fax: +46 8 563 051 99

Email: VDR-service@consilium.se

The Call Center is open during office hours, 08.00 16.30, UTC+1. Please note: Email is the preferred method of communication. Please state the fault or problem as fully as possible, mentioning all details that could be relevant for solving the problem.

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T able of Contents
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5.1. 6. 6.1. 7. 7.1. 7.2. 7.3. 8. 8.1. 8.2. 8.3. 8.4. 8.5. 9. 9.1. 9.2. NOTES AND UPDATES ......................................................................................................... II WHERE TO CALL IN CASE OF PROBLEMS OR FAULTS .................................................. II LETHAL WARNING!............................................................................................................... 4 FIRST AID IN CASE OF ELECTRIC SHOCK......................................................................... 4 OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL.............................................................................................. 4 VDR Function.................................................................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5 Purpose of a VDR.............................................................................................................................. 6 SYSTEM OVERVIEW.............................................................................................................. 7 The Standard VDR............................................................................................................................ 7 Backup................................................................................................................................................ 7 Playback functions ............................................................................................................................ 8 HARDWARE OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... 8 VDR Main Unit components ............................................................................................................ 8 VDR Power Supply Unit components ........................................................................................... 10 Microphones .................................................................................................................................... 11 Remote display SD2-16 ................................................................................................................... 11 Optional Sub-units .......................................................................................................................... 11 NORMAL OPERATION OF THE VDR.................................................................................. 12 Remote Display SD2-16 .................................................................................................................. 12 Using the Main Unit ........................................................................................................................ 13

10. ACTIONS FOLLOWING ANY VDR ALARM.......................................................................... 15

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11. ACCESSING DATA FROM THE EQUIPMENT ..................................................................... 20 11.1. The main screen of the VDR Client .................................................................................................. 20 11.2. Backup Data from the VDR .............................................................................................................. 22 11.3. Backup History................................................................................................................................... 26 11.4. Errors .................................................................................................................................................. 27 11.5. Alarms ................................................................................................................................................. 28 11.6. UPS Events.......................................................................................................................................... 28 11.7. 11.8. About ........................................................................................................................................... 29 Preferences.................................................................................................................................. 29

12. MAINTENANCE TASKS TO ENSURE SERVICEABILITY ................................................... 31 12.1. Hardware safety ................................................................................................................................. 31 12.2. Software safety.................................................................................................................................... 31 12.3. Statistics .............................................................................................................................................. 31 13. 14. 14.1. 14.2. 14.3. 14.4. SPARE PARTS LIST......................................................................................................... 31 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................... 32 General ......................................................................................................................................... 32 PSU ............................................................................................................................................... 32 VDR ............................................................................................................................................. 32 Remote Display SD2................................................................................................................... 32

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Lethal Warning!

Voltages within this equipment are sufficiently high to endanger life. Covers are not to be removed, except by persons qualified and authorized to do so, and these persons should always take extreme care once the covers have been removed.

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First Aid in Case of Electric Shock

1. Lay victim on his back. 2. Clear victims mouth and throat 3. Tilt victims head back as far as possible and raise his head

4. Pinch victims nostrils 5. Take a deep breath 6. Cover the victims mouth with yours and blow, watching his chest rise. Note: Blow forcefully into adults, but gently into children. 7. Move your face away to allow victim to breathe out, watching his chest fall. 8. Repeat first five to ten breaths at rapid rate; thereafter, take one breath every three to five seconds. 9. Keep victims head back as far as possible at all times.

Have someone else send for a doctor. Keep patient warm and loosen his clothing

Do not give liquids until the patient is conscious

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Overview of this Manual

The Users Manual is intended for use by the officer on duty, responsible for the normal, day-to-day operation of the VDR. It contains general information on operation of the unit, maintenance tasks and instructions for downloading data from the equipment.

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The VDR automatically records and stores data from radar(s), microphones, VHF sets and navigation equipment and other connected input sources. Data is stored on the VDR's hard disk for 24 hrs (optionally longer), and is automatically over-written with new data. Recording stops automatically two hours after ships emergency power failure, but starts automatically when the main/emergency power is restored. In any situation where an investigation is needed, it is necessary to immediately make a backup copy of the stored data, covering the time of the incident, to prevent erasing the content of memory when the 24 hrs have passed. A special backup button makes it possible to save the last 12 hrs of data on the hard disc, securing it from being overwritten. In the event of a serious accident, leading to permanent VDR power loss, the removable hard disk in the VDR and the protective capsule can be used to restore and play back the recorded data. NOTE! As defined by the IMO, the data recorded on the protective capsule only includes the last 12 hrs of data as opposed to the 24 hrs or longer, stored on the local hard disk.

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Introduction
The VDR system consists of several sub-units intended to record and store data in digital form, video (radar) and audio from the ships voyage, via interfaces, on the computers hard disc. The VDR is entirely automatic in normal operation and does not interfere with any other systems on board. The VDR is designed to record the following minimum selection of signal sources, provided these are equipped with suitable output interfaces: Date and time Ships position Speed Heading Bridge Audio Communications Audio Radar data, post-display selection Echo sounder Main alarms Rudder order and response Engine order and response Wind speed and direction Hull openings status Watertight and fire door status Accelerations and hull stresses Configuration of the VDR unit varies depending on the requirements. These are some of the optional items that can be recorded: Standard resolution video (CCTV). Analogue (voltage/current) or digital (on/off) input using Ethernet-connected interfaces.

For a more detailed description about the VDR, see the Technical Specifications.

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Referring to IMO Resolution A.861(20), Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders (VDRs), stating: The purpose of a voyage data recorder (VDR) is to maintain a store, in a secure and retrievable form, of information concerning the position, movement, physical status, command and control of a vessel over the period leading up to, and following, an incident having an impact thereon. Information contained in a VDR should be made available to both the Administration and the ship owner. This information is for use during any subsequent investigation to identify the cause(s) of the incident. Although this is the main purpose as defined by IMO, the VDR can also provide useful information in situations far less dramatic. This can involve monitoring of ship voyage management, crew training etc. For this purpose, the VDR is designed to make back-up copying easy and the companion VDR Player software for playback of voyage data is designed to be interactive.

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System overview

7.1. The Standard VDR

The VDR is a completely passive system, decoding and storing data as it is fed from the output interfaces of the connected equipment. Since a number of sensors are connected, it is vital that all input data is time stamped to maintain time co-relation of the stored data. Date and time are thus important to the VDR and synchronization is maintained from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) received from any connected GSNS (Global Satellite Navigation System) receiver (GPS, in most cases). The VDR system is normally powered from the ships emergency power source, as is most other vital navigation equipment. The VDR is equipped with a built-in PSU, designed to keep the VDR operational for at least two hours after an emergency power failure.

7.2. Backup
The VDR automatically maintains a hard disc recording of the last 24 hrs, or optionally for a longer period. A manual backup for safekeeping or for test purposes can be made whenever needed. For a detailed description of the backup copy, please refer to the Accessing Data from the Equipment chapter. An incident backup can be made from the SD2-16 display, please refer to the Remote Display SD2-16 chapter for details. NOTE: Retrieving the capsule memory data after an accident needs a special equipment not built into the VDR. Of technical reasons and to avoid tempering with the data, the capsule data retrieving and restoring must be performed by the investing authority, supervised by Consilium specialists.

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7.3. Playback functions

The player software for the voyage data is not included in the standard VDR unit, but can be run on a suitably equipped multimedia PC. Please contact Consilium for more information.

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Hardware overview
Most system components and sub-units are installed in the Main Unit. The Main Unit is equipped with doors with a lock. Only authorized Consilium personnel, appointed crewmembers or the Legal Authorities may open it.

8.1. VDR Main Unit components

Inside the cabinet there is a 10.4-inch LCD monitor with a touch screen for user commands. This screen provides essential needs of visual information, for making back-up copies, performing system set-up, service or troubleshooting. The Main Unit has a few assemblies that you should know:
The LCD display: used for controlling the central computer, entering data, making back-ups etc. The display power switch is on the left side. The buttons to the left regulate brightness, contrast etc. The storage stack: holding all the storage media: a DVD player, and two (mirrored) hard disks, storing identical data for maximum reliability. Central Computer The computer samples and records the incoming information on to the two hard discs and the capsule and monitors the integrity of the recording. The Ethernet Switch: mounted on the computer unit is an 8-port "switch", the connection center of all Ethernet devices in the VDR. ND 16: the receiver board for all serial (e.g. NMEA) signals. VUB: VDR Utility Board, the receiver board for up to 4 radar channels or other high-resolution video channels. Also the connection point for the Remote Display and the PSU control signals.

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The type label: showing the article and serial number of the unit. Sparefuses

MU Mixer: The receiving board for up to 8 microphones or other audio sources, such as VHF equipment, etc. Cooling fans with fan filters. These fans must be unobstructed to properly cool the unit, and the filters must be cleaned periodically.

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8.2. VDR Power Supply Unit components

High Voltage Warning! Voltages within the Power Supply Unit are sufficiently high to endanger life. 230 volts alternating current exists inside the Power Supply Unit on exposed terminals. It contains no user operable parts. Do not open the unit if you are not properly qualified. Both Live and Neutral wires and connections are to be regarded as dangerous! They are not at ships bulkhead potential.

The power supply unit has several functions, and a separate section in the technical manual provides further details about this unit. The power supply unit performs the following functions : 1. It transforms the 230 V AC power from the ship to 24 V DC power for the system. 2. It monitors the battery status and charges the batteries whenever necessary. 3. It switches to supply the system with battery power for 2 hrs during a black out. Along with the monitoring and transforming the power, the Power Supply Unit also filters most of the voltage transients, which can be harmful to the VDR system. The Power Supply Unit consists of a number of internal parts and subassemblies that it is necessary that you familiarize yourself with, before beginning of any maintenance work: Charger and control unit: Electronic device for charging and controlling the lead-acid batteries and keep them in optimum condition. Batteries: Marine-hardened, but otherwise ordinary 12 volts lead-acid batteries, series connected to produce the 24 volts used by the Main Unit. The PSU has a green led for indicating that the output is ok.
8.2.2. Fuses in the PSU

Terminal block: for connecting input and output voltages. It has a high-voltage and a low voltage side.

8.2.1. Indicator Lamps in the PSU

The battery charger is protected internal by T6.3 A high breaking fuses

8.2.3. Short-Circuit Warning!

Be sure never to short circuit the 24-volt leads coming from the Power Supply Unit! The current available is very large, and the cable might melt or catch fire.
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8.3. Microphones
The microphones shall be installed at designated locations to pick up internal voice, radio and public address communications as well as audible alarms and other sounds on the bridge. They are designed for panel mounting. For bulkhead mounting, and for outdoor mounting a watertight boxmounted version is available. Each microphone unit is also equipped with a loudspeaker, forming a part of the mandatory acoustic monitoring system, checking audio recording integrity by emitting a test tone each 12 hrs.

8.4. Remote display SD2-16

Front Panel of the Remote Display SD2-16 A remote display is used to monitor the operation of the VDR. It is designed for installation on the bridge and will give acoustic and visual alarms and warnings in case of a VDR failure. (See alarm table in: 10.Actions Following Any VDR Alarm) The remote display has a incident push-button to timestamp and store a preset time periode of data recorded by the VDR. It is also equipped with an external alarm relay for connection to other alarm systems on board.

8.5. Optional Sub-units

8.5.1. Analogue/Digital Interfaces

The analogue/digital signal interfaces collect non-NMEA compatible digital and analogue data information from the ships sensors, such as fire alarms, fire doors, hull opening sensors etc. After being processed, the data is transferred to the Main Unit via a network connection.

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Normal Operation of the VDR

The user will only operate with a few parts of the VDR in normal situations: the remote display SD2-16 and the Main Unit (with an interactive touch-screen display and the back-up media drive) .

9.1. Remote Display SD2-16

The VDR is completely passive and operates automatically without any user interaction. The remote display SD2-16 monitors the status of the VDR and contains the display for alarms and warnings related to the function of the VDR. It is also enables the user to time-stamp and store data in the event of an incident.

Front Panel of the Remote Display SD2-16

9.1.1. Normal Operation

During normal operation, the green Normal operation LED will be lit and the 0 messages will be shown, but no other information will be visible. The two arrow buttons marked DIM at the lower right can be used to adjust the light intensity of all indicator elements of the remote display. All the important text is permanently backlit with low intensity light. The light intensity should be adjusted to keep the light level in balance with other light sources on the bridge.

9.1.2. Failure

Indicators Any failure in the VDR will cause the SD2-16 to extinguish the Normal operation LED and to light the yellow Warning LED or the red Alarm LED, depending on the severity of the failure. Acknowledgement An alarm status always causes an audible alarm buzzer, which can be muted using the

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The upper numerical display shows the total number of active alarms and warnings. The bottom numerical display shows the current alarm status number. Should more than one error condition exist, the error codes will be held in an alarm stack. The +/- keys can be used to scroll through the alarm stack. In case of an incident of importance, the operator can mark the VDR's recorded data with a time-stamp and store up to the last 12 hrs of data to the hard disk by depressing the "backup button.

9.1.3. Incident Backup

This incident backup is secured from being overwritten by the VDR's normal operation. Note: Only one 12 hrs periode will be saved like this. E.i. a new push of the button will save a new last 12 hrs periode. The procedure starts when the backup button is pushed for 2 seconds. The LED just above the button turns red to acknowledge that the procedure has started and the LED is turned on until the backup has finished. Depending on how the VDR was configured at installation time, the local backup will store the configured amount of recorded hours to the hard disk and it will be saved until the next time the backup button is pushed again. The VDR may also be configured to store one or more additional local backup(s) of 2 hrs (option) for exporting to other media. The default setting is 1,5 hrs before and 0,5 hrs after pressing the incident button. Note: A new 12 hrs periode is then also saved as above. A message is displayed on the remote display when this memory is full and the first 2 hrs backup will be erazed.

9.2. Using the Main Unit

The VDR Main Unit cabinet is lockable to prevent unauthorized admittance. Authorized to operate the VDR aretrained crew members as appointed by the ship owner and Consilium approved technical personnel. All actions in the Main Unit for back-up copying or troubleshooting shall be done via the touch screen display.
9.2.1. Important when working with the VDR main unit

To achieve full security and best possible working environment, the cabinet door must always be closed and locked, except at operators use, maintenance and repair. The VDR cabinet is ventilated with fans and must not be covered.

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According to IMO A.861(20) the recording shall be continuous and may not be terminated except for essential maintenance purposes whilst the ship is in port or when the ship is laid up.

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10. Actions Following Any VDR Alarm

Any alarm status indicates some specific VDR malfunction, which should always be investigated to provide guidance to relevant action. The alarm identity numbers along with an explanation and troubleshooting help are listed in the table below.
Alarm No Failure alarm description Explanation Required action

General faults 001 No signal to remote display VDR not operating / communication to remote display not working. No power to VDR. VDR will work on UPS for 2 hrs. Recorded data lost. Internal memory error Critical array error Fast Trak driver failure PSU battery failure Check on Main unit to verify if VDR is working. Find cause of power loss, check fuses Consult service center. Contact Consilium Contact Consilium Contact Consilium Contact Consilium Observe display of Main unit

002 004 005 006 007 008 009

Power failure Recording integrity HDD failure Raid failure File failure Battery Failure Other failure

NMEA 0183/IEC 1162-1,-2 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 General Date and time 1 Date and time 2 Ship's position 1 Ship's position 2 Speed 1 Speed 2 Heading 1 Heading 2 Echo Sounder 1 Echo Sounder 2 Main alarms 1 Main alarms 2 Rudder order and response 1 Rudder order and response 2 Engine order and response 1 Engine order and response 2 General/unknown failure Failing data Failing data Failing data Failing data Failing data Failing data Failing data Failing data Check UTC source Check navigator Check speed log Check gyro compass Check sounder Check alarm system Check rudder repeater/ auto pilot Check engine control system

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Failure alarm description

027 028 029 030 031 032

Hull openings status 1 Hull openings status 2 Watertight and fire doors status 1 Watertight and fire doors status 2 Accelerations and hulls stresses 1 Accelerations and hulls stresses 2 Wind speed and direction 1 Wind speed and direction 2

Failing data Failing data Failing data Failing data

Check hull monitoring system Check door monitoring system Check door monitoring system Check hull monitoring system

033 034 DCU

Failing data

Check wind meter

41-99 DCU errors Audio 100 Radar 120 130 140 150 159 CCTV 160 161 162 163 164 169 Backup 170 171 172 173 Backup general failure FTP transfer failed Backup configuration error 12 hour backup failure CCTV camera 1 failure CCTV camera 2 failure CCTV camera 3 failure CCTV camera 4 failure CCTV camera 5 failure Low-Res video general failure Radar input #1 Radar input #2 Radar input #3 Radar input #4 High-Res video general failure Audio general failure

DCU unit is to be phased out of Contact Consilium for a list production. of error codes.

Consult technical manuals

Missing input from radar #1 Missing input from radar #2 Missing input from radar #3 Missing input from radar #4 Consult technical manuals

Missing input from camera #1 Missing input from camera #2 Missing input from camera #3 Missing input from camera #4 Missing input from camera #5 Consult technical manuals

Consult technical manuals The VDR was not able to connect to the FTP server. Check connection to the FTP server. Consult technical manuals Consult technical manuals

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FTP Audio channel 1 failure FTP Audio channel 2 failure FTP Audio channel 3 failure FTP Audio channel 4 failure FTP Audio channel 5 failure FTP Audio channel general failure

Missing input

Consult technical manuals

Consult technical manuals

Watchdog 190 191 192 Watchdog Watchdog Watchdog Order entry error Configuration error System file failed Contact Consilium Contact Consilium Contact Consilium

Sixnet analogue/digital interface 200 201 202 Sixnet digital input failure Sixnet analogue input failure General failure Missing digital input signal Missing analogue input signal Consult technical manuals

NMEA serial input 301 302 303 304 305 306 307 308 309 310 311 312 313 314 315 316 317 318 319 VDR 400 VUB 410 VUB connection failure Consult technical manuals VDR general failure Consult technical manuals COM1 input failure COM2 input failure COM3 input failure COM4 input failure COM5 input failure COM6 input failure COM7 input failure COM8 input failure COM9 input failure COM10 input failure COM11 input failure COM12 input failure COM13 input failure COM14 input failure COM15 input failure COM16 input failure COM17 input failure COM18 input failure General NMEA serial failure Missing signal on COM1 Missing signal on COM2 Missing signal on COM3 Missing signal on COM4 Missing signal on COM5 Missing signal on COM6 Missing signal on COM7 Missing signal on COM8 Missing signal on COM9 Missing signal on COM10 Missing signal on COM11 Missing signal on COM12 Missing signal on COM13 Missing signal on COM14 Missing signal on COM15 Missing signal on COM16 Missing signal on COM17 Missing signal on COM18 Consult technical manuals

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Communications timeout

Consult technical manuals

Communications timeout Configuration error

Consult technical manuals

Communications timeout

Consult technical manuals

KNC-LAN 450 General failure Consult technical manuals

Microphone Test 460 461 462 463 464 465 466 467 Microphone #1 test failed Microphone #2 test failed Microphone #3 test failed Microphone #4 test failed Microphone #5 test failed Microphone #6 test failed Microphone #7 test failed Microphone #8 test failed Consult technical manuals

Power Supply 500 Alarm 600 UTC 700 UTC synch general failure Consult technical manuals Alarm general failure Consult technical manuals UPS general failure Consult technical manuals

Capsule HVR 800 801 802 Capsule, connection failure Capsule, overrun Capsule, not enough space Fatal error. Fatal error. Check connections to capsule Contact Consilium

Contact Consilium Possible error. Capsule memory not enough if current recording size continues for 12 Se note below. hrs. Fatal error. Fatal error. Contact Consilium Contact Consilium

803 804

Capsule, lost data Capsule, internal loop error

Capsule JV 900 Capsule, connection failure Fatal error. Check connections capsule 901 902 Capsule, overrun Capsule, not enough space Fatal error. Not enough capsule memory. Contact Consilium Contact Consilium

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Capsule, internal loop error Capsule, status error

Note: Alarm No 802 can occur occasionally when radar screen is filled with echoes e.g. when the ship is in harbour or in archipelago.

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11. Accessing Data from the Equipment

11.1. The main screen of the VDR Client
The Client Main Window is always displayed on the LCD display inside the VDR cabinet during normal operation. If you cannot see the image, activate the back-lighting using the Power On switch. The screen shall be switched off during normal conditions.

VDR Client Main Window The main window is the central switchboard for all the client functions, as well as for proceeding to the VDR Configure utility via the Preferences button. Each button is explained in further detail in the following.
Always Check the Following

The Time field shows UTC as decoded from connected GPS. The Position fields show the ships longitude and latitude as recovered from the connected GPS,. The UTC, Latitude and Longitude fields, along with the Activity lamps which are the main indicators proving that the VDR is working and collecting data. The Connection status box should always show VDR Software connected, meaning that the client is connected and reading from the data logging function.

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The Activity field, if configured, contains live indicators of some of the input signals that the logging function is recording. They should blink in a regular pattern, showing that NMEA data is coming in, the frame grabber is grabbing, etc.
For Backup, Use the Following

With the Backup button you can make a backup of the hard disk data to a DVD player or a DVDR disc. (See 11.2 below) The Backup History button opens up a list of backup status messages, with all the backups made.
For Troubleshooting, Use the Following

The Errors button opens up a list of current errors, which have not been cleared yet. The same errors are displayed on the Remote Display. After the error has been cleared, it disappears from the list. However, it remains in the Alarms list. The Alarms button opens up a historic list of general system error messages. The list contains both the error ON and the error OFF message, i.e. the messages to say that the error occurred and then was cleared. All alarms on this display will also appear on the Remote Display. The UPS Events button will display problems with the Un-interruptible Power Supply . The About button behind the Consilium logotype displays a message box with the client and server version number. The Preferences button leads to another box of tabbed dialog boxes, for setting various operating parameters for the system. The Preferences function is only to be used by an authorized service engineer, and is therefore password protected. The full and proper use of these controls is explained in the Technical Manual and the Commission Manual.

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11.2. Backup Data from the VDR

Copying, or Downloading of data from the VDR is made by making a backup copy of a selected interval of time of the data stored in VDR memory onto a DVD disc. Backing up data is done with the VDR Client application, an application that is always running in the VDR. You need an empty DVD-R disc to perform and initiate the backup procedure. This is to give you the option to use different medias for backing up data from the VDR.

Pressing the Backup button on the client main screen opens the Starting Backup dialog box.:

The starting Backup dialog box enables the copying of data from the VDR to a DVD media from three possible sources in the VDR: Standard backup - Data can be selected from any of the last 24 hrs (ore optionally more) recorded on the standard hard disk. Note: Downloading all data to a DVD-R can take several hours if many hours are selected. 2 Hour - Data can be selected from one or more incident recordings, depending on the configuration of the VDR. 12 Hour - Data can be selected from the 12-hour period of the special incident recording counted bacwards from the last depressing of the Incident Button.

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By Pressing Standard button following VDR Backup dialog box will appear:

Backup Range Setting Begin by deciding which data and which time interval to record. Backup from one specific time to another specific time Select a Start at time well in advance of the incident to be saved, and a Stop at time such as the present or well after the incident. Times are all in UTC, as derived from GPS time.

11.2.2. Incident Backup or 2hour backup. (optional)

Pressing the 2-Hour button on the starting backup screen opens the Select Data to Backup dialog box.:

If several 2 hour backups has been made, all will be shown in the main window. All of them will be saved to the backup media. To choose only one specific backup, mark the unwanted once and press the remove button. To reselect them, press the add button and a new window will open as shown below.
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Mark the file(s) to add and press OK. To start the backup, press the Backup button in the main (backup) window. It is also possible to select and erase one specific recording at this stage, by using the erase button.
11.2.3. 12 hour backup

Pressing the 12-hour backup button on the starting backup screen opens the VDR Backup dialog box. With the 12 hour of backup data marked:

Backup Range Setting Begin by selecting which data and which time interval to be recorded on a DVD media Consider the time for downloading. Select a Start at time well in advance of the incident to be saved, and a Stop at time such as the present or well after the incident. Times are all in UTC, as derived from GPS time.

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If you click on the button Settings in either backup mode, another dialog box will appear DVD backup settings containing the following information:

The setting Format (erase) medium forces the Client always to format DVD media before starting file copying. The setting Verify back-up result, enables or disables verification of the back-up results The settings are enabled by default for every back-up session, it is recommended not to change the default settings.

11.2.5.

Make the Backup

1. Insert the empty DVD-R disc. 2. Select the data-range as indicated in either of the previous sections 11.2.1, 11.2.2 or 11.2.3 3. Press Start backup/OK after having set the data range. The system displays a Please Wait box while it calculates the amount of data to record. 4. If the media is not formatted then it will be formatted and the backup will commence.

When checking space available on a DVD media, the requested data size is compared to the total media size (one side) and not to the available space. You will get an error message if you select more data than will fit on the medium.

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If the DVD media is correct and requested data will fit, the Back-up in progress window appears. The window contains current information about the progress and Abort button for stopping the back-up.

The VDR Backup dialog box shows the progress of the backup procedure. After the progress bar at the bottom has reached 100%, the backup is finished. When the backup is finished this window will disappear and for a short wile a new window will be shown verifying the data. After that a window will open telling the status of the backup. 1. Click OK to return to the Main window. 2. Remove the DVD disk from the drive and label it properly.

11.3. Backup History

Pressing the Backup History button on the client main screen opens the Backup History dialog box, showing a list of all the backups, type of backup made and media used. Information about errors is collected and presented as a summary when the operation finish. Click Close to return to the client main screen.

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Pressing the Error button on the client main screen opens the VDR Errors list displaying the current system faults, the time the error was detected and a short description. After the error has been cleared, it will disappear from this list. Clicking the Clear button will empty the list, but because this is a dynamically updated list, all the current errors will be back in the list again after about one minute. Clicking the Close button returns you to the client main screen. Selecting a fault and clicking the More Info button will open another message box, spelling out the error in more detail.

In this exemple there was a communications time out on serial port 3. This could indicate that either the connector had fallen out, or the device delivering the data was faulty. After contemplating the nature of the fault, click Close to get back to the VDR Errors list.

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Pressing the Alarms button on the client main screen opens the VDR Alarms list displaying the system faults, current and historical, the time the error was detected and a short description. When the error occurs it will have an ON label in the list, after it has been acknowledged it will get an ACK label, and after the error has been cleared, it will have an OFF label in the list. The list shows all the errors since the system was last restarted. Clicking the Clear button will empty the list. Clicking the Close button returns you to the client main screen.

11.6. UPS Events

Pressing the UPS Events button on the client main screen opens the UPS Events list displaying all fault conditions reported from the Uninterruptable Power Supply. Such a fault will generate a fault code on the Remote Display and an audible alarm after a few seconds. The list shows all the errors since the system was last restarted.

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Clicking the Clear button will empty the list. Clicking the Close button returns you to the client main screen. After contemplating the nature of the fault, click Close to get back to the UPS Events list.

11.7. About

Pressing the About button on the client main screen opens the About VDR Client message box with the client and server (logging service) version numbers. Clicking the Done button returns you to the client Main Window.

11.8. Preferences
Pressing the Preferences button on the client main screen will prompt you for a password, there is one password for the ships crew to use incase it will be needed for minor service and fault locating issues. The password for this is: crew. This will give you access to the following functions in the VDR Client setup window.

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During normal operation, the client application is the interface visible to the user. Checking for proper operation usually comes down to viewing the client interface, and seeing that the position display and UTC time are being properly updated from the GPS receiver, and that the indicators for activity signals are blinking at the proper intervals, indicating the presence of input signals. Should this not occur, there are always error messages available in the various error logs. A new feature is a password protected maintenance interface giving the user the possibility to access the following functions: Screen calibration, in case that the monitor gets misaligned in the calibration, this feature will make it possible for the customer to calibrate the monitor without a Consilium technician. HyperTerminal, In case of that there is a loss of one or several NMEA cannels, then this function is useful. Open VDR Log, To verify more of a long time error and fault description in the VDR and incoming signals. Win Events, same as VDR log but for the Operating system. Copy log files, makes it possible to get the log files out on a DVD-R disc. To send to Consilium technichan for evaluation. Event monitor, advanced feature for fault isolation in signals, how to use is to be advice in cooperation with Consilium engineer. Reboot, reboot of the system.

The password for this feature is crew.

11.8.1.

Everyday Routine

Typical everyday routine for the user include: Creating backup copies of important data Checking the various error logs for error messages Attending the errors and alarms

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12. Maintenance Tasks to Ensure Serviceability

Maintenance should be carried out at regular intervals to ensure proper operation of the VDR.

12.1. Hardware safety

1. Check the battery charge level to see that the batteries are fully charged and have their full capacity. 2. Take out the fan filters and clean them.

12.2. Software safety

3. Make regular backups of voyage data.

12.3. Statistics
4. Check to see if warnings are recurring. This could point to some future, possible malfunction.

13. Spare Parts List

Article No Description

708006 708002 B 707300 707123 707089 707001 708012 707017 707020 701924 707126 700012 707194 708001

Audio Card LCM440 Sound board Frame grabber board Mixer unit MU144 VDR utility board VUB2 NMEA concentrator ND16 Power supply unit 12 V accumulator Remote Display SD2-16 Microphone AM1 NMEA Buffer 2 (NBUB2) Video switch VMUX RSA VHF Splitter VDR fuse set VDR HDD 40Gb

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14. Troubleshooting
Using the tables below you may be able to find a fault, or to collect enough information to relay the problem to Consilium for further fault-finding.

14.1. General
Problem Cause Action

VDR/PSU units are dead Probably a PSU fault Remote display showing alarm 001 No heartbeat arrives from VDR to SD2.

Continue under PSU. Continue under Remote Display

14.2. PSU
Problem Cause Action

VDR/PSU units are dead Faulty connections, lack of connection.

Refer to the Installation manual for connections of high/low voltage and signal cables. Turn on ships power Change ships fuses Check power. 230/115 V input OK? Check control LEDs. If it gives no clues, change PSU. Check cable, connections and fuses in fuse block. Replace the fuse and check to see if it stays intact. Wait for them to charge. Control LEDs OK in PSU?

Ships power may be off Ships fuses may be broken Power cable may be broken or give intermittent contact Charger/batteries may be faulty. 24 V output from PSU? Cable between units faulty. 24 V input to VDR? Something short-circuiting inside the VDR. All VDR fuses intact? Charger/batteries may be faulty, batteries flat

14.3. VDR
Problem Cause Action

VDR unit lamps are on but computer does not run

Probably a fault in the internal switching power supply

Check voltages on the motherboard or Contact Consilium

14.4. Remote Display SD2

Problem Cause Action

Alarm 001

Communications fault between Check cabling and SD2 and VDR, i.e. a broken cable connections. Then check or connector problem. Could also VDR Main Unit. indicate a stopped VDR.

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