Danelec DM100 S-VDR User manual

Operator’s Manual
For the DM100 S-VDR
Document Number DBS10912
Version Number 1.0
Date October 2014
P/N (hard copy) 9302539-10

Operator's Manual for the DM100 S-VDR
Copyright Danelec Marine A/S
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Date
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1.0
October 2014
Original issue of document
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Operator's Manual for the DM100 S-VDR
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Contents
REVISION RECORD ...........................................................................................................2
1SCOPE AND PURPOSE ...........................................................................................5
1.1 References.................................................................................................................5
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations ...........................................................................................5
2SYSTEM OVERVIEW................................................................................................6
2.1 System overview for an S-VDR..................................................................................6
2.1.1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) ................................................................................6
2.1.2 Bridge Alarm Unit (BAU)......................................................................................6
2.1.3 Bridge Microphone Units (BMU)..........................................................................6
2.1.4 Fixed Data Capsule.............................................................................................6
2.1.5 Float-free data capsule........................................................................................7
2.1.6 Remote video interface (RVI) ..............................................................................7
3OPERATION..............................................................................................................9
3.1 Bridge alarm Unit .......................................................................................................9
3.1.1 Alarm display.......................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Method for initiating a backup on the VDR data disk...........................................9
4OPERATION DM100 DAU ......................................................................................11
4.1 DPU .........................................................................................................................12
4.1.1 Power LEDs ......................................................................................................12
4.1.2 AC breaker ........................................................................................................12
4.1.3 AC inlet..............................................................................................................12
4.1.4 Battery switch ....................................................................................................13
4.1.5 VDR status LED ................................................................................................14
4.1.6 Main CPU LED ..................................................................................................14
4.1.7 LEDs in the Ethernet connectors.......................................................................14
5OPERATION OF STANDARD RVI 02-004 AND RVI 02-004D (POE) ....................15
6OPERATION OF RVI WITH AC POWER SUPPLY.................................................16
6.1.1 RVI address.......................................................................................................16
6.1.2 Ethernet ports....................................................................................................16
6.1.3 ST LED..............................................................................................................16
7ERROR CODES ......................................................................................................17
7.1 Error codes for a basic S-VDR installation...............................................................17
7.2 Additional error codes for installations utilizing a SIU and 2nd RVI...........................23
8SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE .............................................................................25
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8.1Verification of the S-VDR functionality following service on any sensor...................25
8.2 Setting the IP address of the PC, windows 7 ...........................................................26
8.3 Connecting the PC to the S-VDR.............................................................................29
8.3.1 Run the VDR Verifier program...........................................................................29
8.3.2 Examination of the report ..................................................................................32
8.4 List of most common spare parts .............................................................................36
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1 Scope and purpose
Operator's Manual for the DM100 S-VDR
1.1 References
DBS10704 Installation Manual for DM100/DM400 VDR compact Sensor Interface Unit
DBS10885 Installation Manual for DM100 S-VDR
DBS10911 Inspectors and Authorities Manual for DM100 S-VDR
DBS10919 Installation manual for Remote Video Interface RVI 02-004(D)
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations
BAU Bridge Alarm Unit
BMU Bridge Microphone Unit
DAU Data Acquisition Unit
DPU Data Processing Unit (located inside the DAU)
SIU Sensor Interface Unit
RVI Remote Video Interface
NAS Network Attached Storage (option used for external extended backup)
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2 System overview
2.1 System overview for an S-VDR
The S-VDR is composed of the following units:
S-VDR System overview (typical configuration)
2.1.1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
The Data Acquisition Unit contains the Data Processor Unit (DPU). The DAU must be installed
indoors in the proximity of the bridge.
2.1.2 Bridge Alarm Unit (BAU)
The BAU must be installed on the bridge either in a console or mounted on a bulkhead. System
errors will generate a visual and audible alarm.
2.1.3 Bridge Microphone Units (BMU)
A number of BMUs must be installed on the bridge (console, ceiling or bulkhead mounted).
Watertight outdoor BMUs for the bridge wings are available.
2.1.4 Fixed Data Capsule
The data capsule (“the orange box”) must be installed on an “external deck close to the vessel’s
center line”; typically on the external deck above the bridge.
BMU
BMU
BMU
BMU
DAU
BAU
Capsule
BMU
VHF
Serial inputs (12)
e.g. GPS
Video inputs (2) for
RADAR
RS-422
Power
Ethernet PoE
STP CAT5
Remote
video I/F
Ethernet PoE
STP CAT5
5 x BMU
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2.1.5 Float-free data capsule
As an alternative to the fixed data capsule, a float-free capsule may be used instead.
2.1.6 Remote video interface (RVI)
RADAR video is acquired using a Remote Video Interface (RVI). The RVI must be installed
indoors; typically close to the RADARs. It must be connected to the DAU with a cable which may
be up to 100m long.
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2.1.6.1 Maximum number of supported interfaces
If needed, additional equipment may be used to make larger or non-standard configurations. The
maximum number of supported interfaces for an S-VDR is listed below:
Interface type
Maximum configuration
Serial inputs
28 (12 on DAU + 2 modules)
Analog inputs
32 (2 modules)
Digital inputs
128 (8 modules)
Audio inputs
18 (10 on DAU + 8 on RAI)
Video inputs
4 (2 RVIs)
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3 Operation
3.1 Bridge alarm Unit
The BAU is the primary user interface for an installed operational S-VDR. It serves two purposes:
•Alarm display
•Interface for initiating a backup on the VDR data disk
3.1.1 Alarm display
The S-VDR will generate an alarm message if a system error is detected. The alarm messages will
be displayed on the BAU. An audible alarm will be generated with each new alarm and the error
LED will start flashing. Pressing ACK will mute the audible alarm. The error LED will be
illuminated as long as there is any error in the system, the cause of the error(s) will be displayed in
the LCD display.
3.1.1.1 Protection against intermittent errors
Intermittent errors can be a source of irritation. The S-VDR will regard a system component or a
data source which fails 3 times within 12 hours as permanently failed; i.e. that system
component/data source will not be able to generate more audible alarms. A permanent visual alarm
will be displayed instead and the S-VDR will still try to recover from the problem, e.g. record data
even if is contains many errors. Repetitive alarms are marked with an “R” after the error code.
The “repetitive” error status for a failed system component/data source will be automatically reset if
no error has been generated for 12 hours. The “Purge List” button on the BAU will force reset of
“repetitive” error status for all system components/data sources.
3.1.1.2 Dimming
The button with the light bulb symbol may be used to alter the brightness of the keyboard, error
LEDs and the LCD display simultaneously.
3.1.2 Method for initiating a backup on the VDR data disk
The S-VDR system is only guaranteed to record data for twelve hours, i.e. important data may be
overwritten after twelve hours unless a backup of data is made following an incident.
The crew on the bridge must initiate the backup procedure shortly after the ship has been involved
in an incident or if an incident involving other vessels is observed.
The backup procedure is started when the two “Save” buttons are pressed simultaneously. The S-
VDR is able to make the backup within seconds.
The system is capable of storing three incidents. The “Save” LED indicates when there is multiple,
one or no save opportunity left (disk full). A backup will be protected for 30 days after which the
space on the disk will be released automatically.
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This VDR data disk must be replaced if it becomes full (which is unlikely under normal
circumstances). Alternatively, data from the disk must be transferred to another media, and space on
the disk can be manually released. This requires proper authorization and cannot be done from the
BAU.
The VDR data disk, which is easily removed from the DAU, must be retrieved if the vessel is
abandoned after a serious incident.
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