Consilium VDR F2 User manual

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Consilium VDR F2
Voyage Data Recorder
Installation manual

Consilium Marine & Safety AB
Fire & Gas Marine Division
Phone: [phone]
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Consilium Marine & Safety AB
Navigation Division
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E-mail: Service, APT: service.navigation consilium.se
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Consilium Marine & Safety AB
Transport Division
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The contents of this document are subject to revision without
prior notice due to continued progress in methodology, design and
manufacturing. Consilium assumes no legal responsibility for any error
or damage resulting from the usage of this document.
July 2014
Document number: 5490066-00A03
Part number: 5490066
© 2014, Consilium AB

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Revisions:
Date Version Issue by Description
2014-06-14 A01 TE Initial draft
2014-06-27 A02 TE Initial release
2014-07-01 A03 STE Added template drawings
Table of contents
1 About this manual ..................................................................................................3
1.1 General ............................................................................................................3
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual ..........................................................................3
2 General Description................................................................................................4
2.1 System Description .........................................................................................4
2.2 System functions.............................................................................................5
3 Wiring principle .....................................................................................................6
3.1 Required cable dimensions and standards.......................................................6
3.1.1 Signal cables ............................................................................................6
3.1.2 DC power cables......................................................................................6
3.1.3 AC power cables......................................................................................7
3.1.4 Network cables.........................................................................................7
3.2 Termination of cables......................................................................................7
3.2.1 Press-type terminals.................................................................................7
3.2.2 Screw-type terminals ...............................................................................8
3.2.3 Network connectors .................................................................................8
3.2.4 Shields......................................................................................................8
3.2.5 Grounding................................................................................................9
4 Control units.........................................................................................................10
4.1 Main Unit (MU)............................................................................................10
4.1.1 Selecting location...................................................................................11
4.1.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................11
4.1.3 Mechanical installation..........................................................................11
4.1.4 Quick guide............................................................................................11
4.1.5 Placement of modules inside MU..........................................................12
4.2 Remote Control Unit (RCU2).......................................................................15
4.2.1 Selecting location...................................................................................15
4.2.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................15
4.2.3 Mechanical installation..........................................................................15
4.2.4 Electrical installation .............................................................................16
5 Audio units...........................................................................................................18
5.1 Audio Mixer Unit (AMU).............................................................................18
5.1.1 Selecting location...................................................................................19
5.1.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................19
5.1.3 Mechanical installation..........................................................................19
5.1.4 Electrical installation .............................................................................19
5.2 Microphones..................................................................................................21
5.2.1 Selecting location...................................................................................21

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5.2.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................22
5.2.3 Mechanical installation..........................................................................23
5.2.4 Electrical installation .............................................................................23
6 Video Units...........................................................................................................25
6.1 Video Grabber Unit (VGU)...........................................................................25
6.1.1 Selecting location...................................................................................25
6.1.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................25
6.1.3 Mechanical installation..........................................................................25
6.1.4 Electrical installation .............................................................................25
6.1.5 Power and network connection..............................................................27
7 Storage units.........................................................................................................28
7.1 Selecting location..........................................................................................28
7.2 Dimensions....................................................................................................29
7.3 Fixed capsule PROCAP ................................................................................29
7.3.1 Mechanical installation..........................................................................30
7.3.2 Electrical installation .............................................................................34
7.4 Tron (Jotron) capsule ....................................................................................38
7.4.1 Mechanical installation..........................................................................39
7.4.2 Electrical installation .............................................................................41
7.5 Capsule check procedures.............................................................................44
7.6 Long Term Storage Unit (LTS).....................................................................44
7.7 Portable Black Box (PBB) ............................................................................44
7.7.1 Selecting location...................................................................................44
7.7.2 Dimensions ............................................................................................45
7.7.3 Mechanical installation..........................................................................45
7.7.4 Electrical installation .............................................................................46
8 Pre-setup procedures ............................................................................................47
9 Entering and updating configuration data............................................................48
9.1 Start-up..........................................................................................................48
9.2 Start ...............................................................................................................48
9.2.1 New VDR Configuration.......................................................................48
9.2.2 Load configuration from VDR...............................................................48
9.2.3 Load configuration from local file.........................................................48
9.3 System...........................................................................................................49
9.4 Data ...............................................................................................................50
9.4.1 Add new data source..............................................................................50
9.5 Video.............................................................................................................55
9.5.1 Add video source from VGU.................................................................55
9.5.2 Video source from network ...................................................................57
9.6 Audio.............................................................................................................57
9.7 Storage...........................................................................................................58
9.8 Playback Setup..............................................................................................59
9.8.1 Navigation sensors.................................................................................59
9.8.2 Door and Alarm sensors.........................................................................60
9.8.3 Propulsion sensors .................................................................................60
9.9 Save configuration.........................................................................................61
10 Technical specification.........................................................................................62

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1About this manual
1.1 General
The Installation Manual is intended for an authorized installation company. It contains
general information for installation of hardware and wiring of the system components.
It also contains notes on installation practice. Using the wrong cable may harm the
long-term stability of the installation, introduce noise on the data and sound channels,
and in serious cases, void the warranty.
N
ote!
•This Installation Manual is covering the mechanical and electrical
installation of the Main Unit before turning the power on.
•Please check that correct installation instructions are used,
corresponding to delivered type of product.
•It is necessary to follow the instructions in this and other mentioned
documents for guarantee claims.
Danger!
Hazardous voltage!
Do not remove covers! Only authorized personnel are allowed to do so.
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual
Danger!
Risk of serious or fatal injury to the user and/or severe damage to the product
if the instructions are not followed.
Warning!
Risk of personal injury and/or damage to the product if the instructions are not
followed.
Caution!
R isk of minor or moderate personal injury. Risk of equipment damage, loss of
data, extra work or unexpected results if the instructions are not followed..
N
ote!
To alert about important facts and conditions.
Information!
To direct to specific instructions, such as where to find additional
information and to tell how to perform a certain operation in an easier way.

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2General Description
2.1 System Description
The VDR is designed to meet the performance and technical requirements stated in
IEC 60945, IMO Resolution A.861(20), MSC.333(90), A.694(17), and
IEC 61996-1 Ed.2 for VDR and RUSSIAN MARITIME REGISTER OF SHIPPING -
RULES FOR TECHNICAL SUPERVISION DURING CONSTRUCTION OF
SHIPS AND MANUFACURE OF MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS FOR SHIPS,
Volume 2, Part IV, ND No. 2-020101-040-E.
The Consilium VDR is a distributed system that consists of a number of units
connected to each other through Ethernet. There are three main categories of units in a
VDR system: signal converter units, control units and storage units.
A typical VDR system contains of a number of signal converter units, control unit,
one remote control unit placed on or in the vicinity of the bridge and the storage units.
Units in a Consilium VDR system

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The VDR is autonomous system that continuously records and stores data on the
storage units. The recorded data contains information from:
•Video signals – radar and ECDIS
•Audio signals - microphones and VHF radios
•Navigation data from bridge instruments
•Ship control data from engine and rudder
•Analogue signals - controls, meters and gauges
•On/Off signals - indication, alarm/warning lamps
The data is stored for a minimum of 48 /720 hours on the storage units according to
regulations, and is then replaced by new data.
The optional Portable Black Box (PBB) stores all collected data from the VDR and
has about 2-3 months of storage capacity.
2.2 System functions
The daily user communication with the VDR is via the Remote Control unit (RCU2)
preferable placed at the conning navigation workstation on the bridge. There is a
service display on the CM2.2 module in the Main unit. A portable PC/laptop can be
connected to the VDR for authorized communication e.g. service, Annual
Performance Tests (APT) and Investigative Authority downloading of data.
The capsule data can be downloaded to an external laptop computer or, by optional
installation, to a PBB or a permanently network connected external PC on board the
vessel. Replay of data can be performed on an external PC equipped with an Ethernet
or USB data input.

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3Wiring principle
Warning!
Make sure that the all cables are approved for marine standard.
All cables must be properly ID-marked (numbered) in both ends.
Not following instructions will void guarantee claims.
3.1 Required cable dimensions and standards
3.1.1 Signal cables
Alternative 1:
•1x2x0.5 mm² (pair twisted)
•Armoured and pair screened instrumentation and communication cable 250V.
•Marine approved, shielded, flame-retardant, halogen free, low smoke
emission.
Alternative 2:
Marine approved network cable. See next page.
3.1.2 DC power cables
•2x0.75 mm²
•Armoured control and instrumentation cable 250V.
•Marine approved, shielded, flame-retardant, halogen free, low smoke
emission.

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3.1.3 AC power cables
•3Gx1.5 mm²
•Armoured power and control cable 0.6/1kV
•Marine approved, shielded, flame-retardant, halogen free, low smoke
emission.
3.1.4 Network cables
Marine approved TP cable min type CAT-5E
•Stranded wires
•AWG 23-24
•Shielded, flame-retardant, halogen free, low smoke emission.
3.2 Termination of cables
All signal cables must be connected carefully and by using described method depending
on type of connection block terminal. Same principles can be used on power cables.
3.2.1 Press-type terminals
Where the connection block terminals are of press-type we recommend using bare
wires as below. For cables < 0.25mm² - use end-caps.

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3.2.2 Screw-type terminals
Where the connection block terminals are of screw-type we recommend to press end-
caps on the bare wire ends as shown above.
3.2.3 Network connectors
All network connectors shall be of shielded type. Always assemble according to
correct instructions and use correct special tool.
Warning!
The colour order and correct tool is very important for correct function.
3.2.4 Shields
All shields shall be terminated in the connect plates in Main
Unit. If risk for short circuiting, use a slip-on plastic tube or
shrink tubing. The screen is not meant to carry any current
signal, it is only a screen.
Strap the cables according to picture below.
Network cables:
•Peel off an open area on cables and strap on first connect
plate (prevents harmful bending)
Power cables:
•Peel cables and strap shield on connect plate
1. Orange/White
2. Orange
3. Green/ White
4. Blue
5. Blue/White
6. Green
7. Brown/White
8. Brown