Rutter VDR-100G3 User manual

VDR-100G3/G3S Installation Manual
RUT-TD-10-001, Rev.1.4
Rutter Technologies Inc
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St. John’s, NL Canada
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Rutter Technologies Inc
VDR-100G3/G3S Installation Manual
RUT-TD-10-001, Rev. 1.4
Revision Issue Date: 15 January 2009
© Copyright Rutter Technologies Inc, 2009
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Amendment Record
The details of any amendment made to this documentation should be recorded in the table below.
These details should include the signature of the person responsible for inserting the latest
amendment.
Description Date Inserted Initials/Sig.
Release Version 1.1 June 10, 2008 WK
Release Version 1.2 October 08, 2008 WK
Release Version 1.3 December 05, 2008 WK
Release Version 1.4 January 15, 2009 KK/WK
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Safety Precautions and Warnings
High Voltage Warning! High voltages are present in the Voyage Data Recorder. Only Rutter
Technologies Certified Technicians should undertake work on the VDR-100G3/G3S.
GENERAL
Only a Rutter Technologies Inc. Certified Technician should access the interior components of
the VDR-100G3/G3S equipment.
To ensure compliance with the IMO standards, installation of the VDR-100G3/G3S must be
performed by a Rutter Technologies Inc. approved installation technician.
The following precautions and warnings are general safety measures that personnel should
understand and apply during installation, operation, and maintenance of all VDR-100G3/G3S
system equipment.
Wear proper safety attire and use the proper equipment while handling the VDR during transport
and installation.
GROUNDING
All cable shields must be grounded to avoid interference from AC wiring, fluorescent lights, or
other high magnetic or RF fields.
NMEA data cables should be grounded at the source. All other cables should be grounded at
both ends. The equipment in the VDR-100G3/G3S Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Data
Acquisition Unit (DAU) is grounded to the rack. All other peripheral equipment should be
grounded.
CABLING
The cable sizes and types recommended for use with the VDR-100G3/G3S must be utilized to
ensure its proper operation.
POWER SUPPLY
Prior to connecting the power supply of the VDR-100G3/G3S to the emergency ship power,
ensure the emergency ship power breaker is switched off. Always shut down the system and turn
off the power before removing or installing any equipment.
LIFTING
Some VDR components are heavy; ensure you carry out proper lifting procedures while changing
or transporting components.
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Electrostatic Discharge
Digital devices are susceptible to damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD); certain precautions
must be taken when handling circuit cards, integrated circuits (ICs), and other sensitive devices.
The maintenance technician should conform to the following guidelines when handling ESD
sensitive devices:
1. Always wear a static protection wristband prior to contact with any electrostatic
sensitive device;
2. Ensure that the wristband cable clip is firmly attached to a grounding point;
3. Keep all sensitive components in their protective pouches until required.
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List of Abbreviations
The following abbreviations may be in common use throughout this document:
ADPCM – Adaptive Differential Pulse-Code Modulation
AIS – Automatic Identification Systems
BNC – Bayonet Neil-Concelman (or sometimes British Naval Connector)
CD-ROM – Compact Disc-Read Only Memory
COTS – Commercial Off-the-Shelf
CPU – Central Processing Unit
dB – Decibels
DAU – Data Acquisition Unit
DMM – Data Management Module
DPU – Data Processing Unit
ECDIS – Electronic Chart Display and Information System
ECS – Electronic Chart System
EPIRB – Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon
FRM – Final Recording Medium
g – Grams
GB – Gigabyte
GMT – Greenwich Mean Time
GPS – Geographical Positioning System
HBS – Horizontal Back Sync
HVR – Hardened Voyage Recorder
Hz - Hertz
IBS – Integrated Bridge System
IDEA – International Data Encryption Algorithm
IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
IMO – International Maritime Organization
kg – Kilogram
LCD – Liquid Crystal Display
LED – Light Emitting Diode
m – Metres
mA – milliamps
MB – Megabyte
mm – Millimetres
MMSI – Maritime Mobile Service Identity
NMEA – National Marine Electronics Association
OAU – Operation & Alarm Unit
O/S – Operating System
oz – Ounces
PC – Personal Computer
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PMC – Protective Memory Capsule
QA – Quality Assurance
RGB – Red, Green, Blue
RMS – Root-Mean-Square
RPM – Revolutions Per Minute
ROV – Remotely Operated Vehicle
RSM – Remote Storage Module
SFRM – Simplified Final Recording Medium
SOLAS – International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
STP – Shielded Twisted Pair
SVDR – Simplified Voyage Data Recorder
TCP/IP – Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TJB – Terminal Junction Box
UHF – Ultra High Frequency
UPS – Uninterruptible Power Supply
UTC – Coordinated universal Time
V – Volts
Vac – Volts AC
VDC – Volts DC
VDR – Voyage Data Recorder
VHF – Very High Frequency
Specifications
IEC 61996:1999 Ship borne Voyage Data Recorder – Performance requirements – methods of
testing and required test results.
IEC 60945:1996 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – General
requirements – methods of testing and required results
IEC 61162 Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Digital
interfaces
IEC 61996-2 Shipborne voyage data recorder (VDR) - Part 2:- Simplified voyage data recorder
(S-VDR) Performance requirements - methods of testing and required test results
Dimensions
Dimensions in this document are shown in mm (millimeters) unless otherwise stated.
Software Note!
Software procedures in this manual are based upon a PC running a Windows XP operating
system. There may be minor differences depending on the operating system and configuration in
use on the Client PC.
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