NSR Marine NVR-9000 User manual

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USERMANUAL
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) / NVR-9000
&
Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR) / NVR-9000S

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GENERAL INFORMATION
i. Copyright
The entire contents in this user manual, including any future updates, revisions, and modifications,
shall remain the property of NSR at all times. Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual,
either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited. The contents herein
can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual.
ii. Disclaimer
NSR is devoted to publish and maintain this user manual. As we continue to improve our products to
satisfy customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. NSR
does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and
completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial
damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.
iii. Safety Warning
DON’T DISASSEMBLED THE EQUIPMENT
Access to the interior of the NVR-9000 should only be by an NSR certified
technician.
PROPER USE OF BATTERIES
iii. Disposal Instruction
Dispose the lithium batteries carefully. Lithium batteries should have two poles insulated prior to
disposal because the remaining power could cause severe harm to human beings. Local regulations
should be followed when batteries are disposed in order to protect your environments.
The battery should be replaced when the marked expiry date is reached, even it has
never been used.

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No.
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Version
Reason
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Q/A
2015/11/19
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First edition
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Q/A
2015/12/22
02
General modification
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Q/A
2016/01/28
2.5
03
Modify alarm message
4
Q/A
2016/05/03
4
04
Software upgrade
5
Q/A
2016/07/24
Junction Box and
Remote Alarm Unit
05
Product improvement
6
Q/A
2016/10/24
2.2
06
Product improvement
7
Q/A
2016/12/08
2.5
07
Alarm message
8
Q/A
2017/03/06
08
General modification
9
Q/A
2018/06/19
09
Cover modification
10
Q/A
2018/12/27
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General modification
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Q/A
2020/02/20
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General modification
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Q/A
2021/07/30
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General modification
13
Q/A
2021/09/28
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BAM description
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Q/A
2022/07/27
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IMO new regulations

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. OVERVIEW..........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Outline.........................................................................................................................................1
1.2 System Configuration .................................................................................................................2
1.3 System Description .....................................................................................................................5
1.3.1 DataAcquisition Unit (DAU) ..........................................................................................6
1.3.2 Data Extension Unit (DEU) .............................................................................................6
1.3.3 Remote Alarm Unit (RAU)..............................................................................................7
1.3.4 Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU) and Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU).........................7
1.3.5 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC).......................................................................................8
1.3.6 Float-free Capsule (FFC) .................................................................................................8
1.3.7 Video Interface Unit (VIU) ..............................................................................................8
2. OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Power On/Off............................................................................................................................10
2.2 Operation of RAU.....................................................................................................................11
2.2.1 Screen Components........................................................................................................12
2.2.2 Screen dimmer ...............................................................................................................12
2.3 Normal Operation .....................................................................................................................13
2.3.1 System Status .................................................................................................................13
2.3.2 Data Backup...................................................................................................................14
2.3.3Alert List ........................................................................................................................15
2.3.4 System Setting................................................................................................................16
2.3.5 Diagnostics.....................................................................................................................17
2.3.6 Service............................................................................................................................18
2.4 System Performance Test..........................................................................................................20
3. DATA RECORDING UNITS .............................................................................................................21
3.1 Backup of Recorded Data .........................................................................................................21
3.2 Long-term Recording Unit (LRU) ............................................................................................22

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3.3 Float Free Data Recording Capsule (FFC)................................................................................22
3.4 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC)................................................................................................22
4. DATA PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................24
4.1 Set up the Playback Computer..................................................................................................24
4.2 Run the Playback Software.......................................................................................................24
4.3 Download the Data....................................................................................................................26
4.4 Open the Data File ....................................................................................................................27
4.5 Playback Operation Menu.........................................................................................................28
4.5.1 Main Interface................................................................................................................29
4.5.2 Serial Data......................................................................................................................29
4.5.3 Digital Data....................................................................................................................30
4.5.4Analog Data....................................................................................................................32
4.5.5 Radar/ECDIS Image.......................................................................................................35
4.5.6 Door Status.....................................................................................................................35
4.5.7AIS .................................................................................................................................35
5. INTERFACE.......................................................................................................................................36
6. MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................38
6.1 Fuse Replacement.....................................................................................................................38
6.2 Consumable Parts......................................................................................................................38
7. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................40
7.1 Specifications............................................................................................................................40
7.2 Power Supply............................................................................................................................41
7.3 Equipment List..........................................................................................................................41
ANNEX A ALERT LIST .....................................................................................................................42
ANNEX B ICONS...............................................................................................................................46
ANNEX C NEB-2000C-VDR USER MANUAL................................................................................47

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1. OVERVIEW
1.1 Outline
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is designed to record and store in a secure and retrievable form,
information concerning the ship’s position, movement, physical status and control command for the
period leading up to and following an incident. It enables the accident investigators to review
procedures and instructions in the moments leading to an incident and help to identify the cause of the
accident. The data recorded by VDR can be used for vessel management, such as equipment health
management, ship position management.
NVR-9000 is flexible to form a VDR or SVDR, and easy to install and maintain. The equipment is
designed to meet the latest standards including：
1. MSC.494 (104): Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders
(VDRs) (RESOLUTION MSC.333 (90))
2. MSC493 (104): Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Simplified Voyage Data
Recorders(S-VDRs) (RESOLUTION MSC.163 (78), AS AMENDED)
3. IEC 61996-1 (2021): Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
-Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) - Part 1: Performance Requirements, Methods of Testing
and Required Test Results
4. IEC 61996-2: Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems-Shipborne
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) - Part 2: Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) - Performance
Requirements, Methods of Testing and Required Test Results
5. IEC 60945: Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems-General
requirements - Methods of testing and required test results
6. IEC 62923-1 (2018): Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Bridge
alert management - Part 1: Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and
required test results.
7. IEC 62923-2 (2018): Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems-Bridge
alert management - Part 2:Alert and cluster identifiers and other additional features.

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1.2 System Configuration
NVR-9000/NVR-9000S comprises up to 9 components as below:
No.
Component Name
Part No.
NVR-9000
VDR
NVR-9000S
SVDR
Environmental
Category
1
Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
NVR9001
X
X
Protected
2
Data Extension Unit (DEU)
NVR9002
X
O
Protected
3
Remote Alarm U nit (RAU)
NVR9003
X
X
Protected
4
Video Interface Unit (VIU)
NVR9004
O
O
Protected
5
Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU)
NVR9005
X
X
Protected
6
Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU)
NVR9006
X
X
Exposed
7
Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC)
NFP-2000C
X
XNote
Exposed
8
Float-Free Capsule (FFC)
NEB-2000C-VDR
X
Exposed
9
Junction Box for Capsule (JBC)
NEB205
X
X
Exposed
X: standard O: optional
NOTE: For SVDR, FPC or FFC may be selected between.

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NVR-9000 VDR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

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NVR-9000S SVDR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (standard)

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1.3 System Description
The VDR system continuously stores data in FPC and FFC for at least 48 hours by overwriting the old
data with new data.
Following data may be recorded by NVR-9000:
-Date and time
-Ship’s Position
-Speed
-Heading (true)
-Heading (magnetic)
-Depth (Echo sounder)
-Main Alarms
-Rudder sensor angle
-Rudder order status
-Heading/track control command
-Heading/track control data
-Engine order/response
-Hull openings (doors) status
-Watertight and fire door status
-Accelerations and hull stresses
-Wind speed and direction
-AIS
-VDR alert output
-Heartbeat supervision sentence
-Electronic logbook
-Bridge Audio
-Communications Audio
-Radar Data
-ECDIS
When power supply fails:
VDR is powered with AC220V/AC110V. If both the ship’s main power and emergency power source
fail, VDR will be powered by internal backup battery (NBT900) to keep recording bridge audio.

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1.3.1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)
Long-term Data Recording Unit (LRU), network switch, main board, and audio board are located in the
Data Acquisition Unit (DAU). DAU controls the running of the whole system. The Long-term Data
Recording Unit (LRU) with 512G/SSD records the last 720 hours data and is accessible by Ethernet
while protected from any unauthorized changes with seals. The DAU provides 8 channels of
microphone inputs, 2 channels of VHF audio inputs, 2 LAN inputs, and 8 serial inputs as well.
Note:
For SVDR, LRU is not mandatory. But LRU with 64G/SSD is normally equipped in DAU of NVR-9000S
SVDR.
1.3.2 Data Extension Unit (DEU)
Data Extension Unit (DEU) has 64 volt-free dry contact inputs, 8 wet contact inputs, 8 analog inputs
for ±10V or 4-20mA signal, and 16 serial inputs.
NOTE:
Up to 4 DEUs may be connected to DAU of NVR-9000 VDR.

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1.3.3 Remote Alarm Unit (RAU)
RemoteAlarm Unit (RAU) is used to check and display alarms generated in DAU.
1.3.4 Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU) and Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU)
The VDR system comes with two types of the microphones, indoor microphones and outdoor
microphones. Outdoor microphones are protected against water ingression.
Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU)
Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU)

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1.3.5 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC)
Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC) with memory capacity of 64GB supports data recording time of at least
48 hours. The capsule is built to withstand extreme environmental conditions such as 1100°C
temperature, penetration, 6000m underwater pressure and immersion while maintaining the data
integrity.
1.3.6 Float-free Capsule (FFC)
NEB-2000C-VDR Float-Free Capsule (FFC) complies with IMO MSC.471(101), ITU-RM.633-3:2004 ,
IEC61097-2 and IEC61096-7 regulations and requirements. Its memory capacity of 64GB can support
more than 48 hours of recorded data. The internal battery (NBT400) can keep the FFC/EPIRB
transmitting on 406MHz/121.5MHz/AIS at least 168 hours.
1.3.7 Video Interface Unit (VIU)
Video Interface Unit (VIU) is used to convert VGA signal into Ethernet signal. The VGA input can be
up to 1920 x 1080 high-definition resolution.

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VIU NVR9004-1 can connect one channel of video, while VIU NVR9004-2 can connect two channels
of videos.
Four channels can be configured up to 4 IP address: 172.16.8.90, 172.16.8.91, 172.16.8.92, 172.16.8.93,
Port 5000.
If only two channels, IP respectively 172.16.8.90 and 172.16.8.91.

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2. OPERATION
2.1 Power On/Off
In accordance to IMO regulations, the VDR shall be kept operational
at all times and be powered off only for maintenance purposes.
Power On:
Use the key to open the door of the Data Acquisition Unit. The AC power switch and battery power
switch are located on the right top corner.
Switch on the AC power switch before switching on the battery switch in the respective sequence to
start up the VDR system. The VDR will run its startup process for about 1 minute.
NOTE:
AC220V/AC110V is the main supply for the VDR system. When it is missing, the internal backup
battery will automatically take over to provide the required power supplies.
Power Off:
In order to power off the VDR system, switch off the battery power and then switch off the AC power
switch.
NOTE:
Improperly switching off sequence may cause the VDR into malfunction.

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2.2 Operation of RAU
The Remote Alarm Unit (RAU) can by operated by key & knob on panel or touch-screen.
When operating with knob, move the knob to select an item on screen and press the knob to confirm
the selection.
Panel Button
Description
Revolving around to select the item.
Press down to confirm the selection or input.
BACK UP
backup menu;
Press to go to the backup interface.
DIM
Brightness key for LCD brightness control.
Touch-screen Button
Description
MENU
Menu - Enter the Menu, and use as delete button
in input option.
TEST
Call system performance test.
ALERT
Enter the alert list

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2.2.1 Screen Components
Item
Symbol
Meaning
Time Mode
UTC
UTC time
LMT
Local time
State Status
RUNNING
Normal status
BACKUPING
Back up status
Stop
Stop status
Power Status
AC
Powered byAC supply
DC
Powered by internal backup battery
Alert Message
SYSTEM OK
System run without alert
Alert
Alert generate
(Please refer to Annex A for more information.)
2.2.2 Screen dimmer
There are two ways to adjust the brightness and contrast of the LCD.
①Adjust the brightness in the [SYSTEM SETTING]->[DISPLAY SET].
Actual Recording
Hours / requirement
Alert message
Power Status
Time Mode

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②Press the DIM button to adjust the brightness.
NOTE:
When the power is turned off, the last status of brightness is stored. Therefore, when the power is
turned on again, the screen will display with the last brightness before powered off.
2.3 Normal Operation
Under Normal operation, the operator is able to:
View VDR setting
Initiate Self-test
2.3.1 System Status
Click [MENU] item to view the [SYSTEM STATUS].

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VIU: Status of Video Acquisition Unit
MIC: Status of Microphone channels
DAU: Status of DataAcquisition Unit
DEU1: Status of Data Extension Unit 1
Status Indication:
- : Related recording function of the channel is not in use.
O :Related recording function of the channel is normal.
X : Related recording function of the channel is abnormal.
2.3.2 Data Backup
This function is to back up the stored data in VDR to the USB memory in DAU.
Choose the data source among LRU/FFC/FPC to be backed up. And the time length can be set to
1h/2h/12h.
Click the “START”to start backup the stored data.

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2.3.3 Alert List
VDR generates an alert at the “Alert column” of main screen when it detects a situation that requires
attention. All possible alerts are listed in Annex A.
There are two ways to enter theAlert list.
1, Click [ALERT] in main screen;
2, Select [ALERT LIST] at [MENU].