Vingtor Stentofon VSS-V2 Instruction Manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL A100K11209 v1.4
Installation & User Manual
SOUND RECEPTION SYSTEM
VSS-V2

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About this Document
Document Scope
This document describes system features, models, interfaces and
functions for the VSS-V2 Sound Reception System. It also includes
instructions for installation, commissioning and adjustment, and
provides the end-user with the necessary information to operate the
VSS-V2 system.
Product Information
Item number Type number Description
1021001100 VSS-MP VSS Master Panel - V2
1021001200 VSS-SP VSS Slave Panel - V2
1021002100 VSS-MU VSS Microphone Unit - V2
Publication Log
Rev. Date Author Comments
1.0 12.8.2012 SEN Published
1.1 12.11.2012 SEN Small updates PA mute, mounting of mic. unit
1.2 30.10.2013 SEN
Important text for installation of microphone unit
added, p.11. Updated text system function p.5.
Updated cable connection diagram p.15.
Corr. number of LEDs p.20,23.
1.3 08.01.2014 SEN Environment temprature for VSS-MU changed
from -30oCto +55oC to -55oCto +55oC
1.4 03.10.2016 SEN Update with Installation performance test, reverse
LED functon etc...
Related Documentation
For further information, refer to the following documentation:
Doc. number Documentation
A100K11278 Autocad drawing VSS - V2 Master Panel
A100K11279 Autocad drawing VSS - V2 Slave Panel
A100K11277 Autocad drawing VSS - V2 Microphone Unit
A100K11050 VSS - V2 System datasheet
Abbreviations
The list below should dene all abbreviations used in this document:
Abbreviation Actual meaning
DSP Digital Signal Processor
UTP Upper Threshold Point

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Contents
1 Functional Overview ........................................................................5
1.1 System Function ......................................................................5
1.2 System Characteristics .............................................................5
1.3 Reading Distance .....................................................................5
1.4 System Drawing........................................................................6
1.5 Models ......................................................................................7
1.5.1 VSS-V2 Master Panel........................................................7
1.5.2 VSS-V2 Slave Panel..........................................................7
1.5.3 VSS-V2 Microphone Unit...................................................8
1.6 Target Groups ...........................................................................8
2 Interfaces .........................................................................................9
2.1 Master Panel.............................................................................9
2.1.1 VDR ...................................................................................9
2.1.2 Typhoon/foghorn mute.......................................................9
2.1.3 Public Address mute..........................................................9
2.1.4 Relay status.......................................................................9
2.1.5 Web interface.....................................................................9
2.2 Slave Panel / Master Communication.......................................9
2.3 Microphone Unit........................................................................9
3 Functions ........................................................................................10
3.1 Electrical .................................................................................10
3.1.1 Power requirements.........................................................10
3.1.2 Relay outputs...................................................................10
3.2 Mute Input Typhoon/Foghorn..................................................10
3.3 Mute Input Public Address ......................................................10
3.4 Audio Interface........................................................................10
4 Installation&CongurationProcedures ..................................... 11
4.1 General ................................................................................... 11
4.2 Mounting ................................................................................. 11
4.2.1 VSS-V2 Master Panel & VSS-V2 Slave Panel ................ 11
4.2.2 VSS-V2 Microphone Unit................................................. 11
4.2.3 Microphone Cable Precautions........................................12
4.2.4 Compass safety distance.................................................12
4.3 Terminals, Jumper and Potentiometer Congurations ............13
4.3.1 VSS-V2 Master Panel PCB ETC 600-868.......................13
4.3.2 VSS-V2 Slave Panel PCB ETC 600-529.........................13
4.3.3 VSS-V2 Microphone Amplier PCB ETC 600-870...........14
4.4 Cable Requirements ...............................................................14
4.4.1 Grounding........................................................................14
4.5 Setting Master Panel...............................................................14
4.5.1 DIP switch S1 ..................................................................14
4.5.2 Potentiometers.................................................................14
4.6 Setting Slave Panel.................................................................14
4.6.1 DIP switch S1 ..................................................................14
4.7 Cable Connection Diagram.....................................................15
5 Dimensions & Mounting Details ...................................................16
5.1 VSS-V2 Microphone Unit ........................................................16
5.2 VSS-V2 Master Panel .............................................................17
5.3 VSS-V2 Slave Panel ...............................................................18
6 Startup and Commissioning of System .......................................19
6.1 General ...................................................................................19
6.2 Mechanical Inspection - Panels ..............................................19
6.3 Mechanical Inspection - Microphone Unit ...............................19
6.4 Cable Inspection .....................................................................19
6.5 Start Up Master Panel.............................................................19
6.6 Start Up Slave Panel(s) ..........................................................19
6.7 Ship’s Typhoon/Foghorn .........................................................19
6.8 Ship’s Public Address System ................................................19

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7 Installation performance test ........................................................20
7.1 General ...................................................................................20
7.2 Test set up...............................................................................20
7.3 Check the following.................................................................21
8 Operation Instructions...................................................................22
8.1 Panel Operation ......................................................................22
8.1.1 Speaker ...........................................................................22
8.1.2 Indicators ........................................................................22
8.1.3 Dimmer ............................................................................22
8.1.4 Volume Control ...............................................................22
8.1.5 Squelch ...........................................................................23
8.1.6 Override function (audio) .................................................23
8.1.7 Power...............................................................................23
8.2 Web Interface..........................................................................23
8.2.1 Open site .........................................................................23
8.2.2 Administrator site.............................................................24
8.2.3 IP Conguration...............................................................24
9 Reverse LED function....................................................................25
9.1 Updated VSS-MP & VSS-SP rmware ...................................25
9.2 DIP switch S1..........................................................................25
9.3 Description ..............................................................................25
9.3.1 Variant 1 Normal Default setting ......................................26
9.3.2 Variant 2 Double-ended ...................................................26
9.3.3 Variant 3 Reverse ............................................................26
10 Troubleshooting .............................................................................27
10.1 All 4 microphone fault indication LEDs are ashing................27
10.2 Wrong direction estimation .....................................................27
10.3 Green status diode is ashing.................................................27
10.4 No background light ................................................................27
10.5 No sound in the speaker during detection ..............................27
10.6 No detection............................................................................27
10.7 Direction indication wrong.......................................................28
11 Maintenance ...................................................................................29
11.1 General ...................................................................................29
11.2 Spare Parts .............................................................................29
12 Technical Data ................................................................................30
12.1 VSS-V2 Master Panel .............................................................30
12.2 VSS-V2 Slave Panel ...............................................................30
12.3 VSS-V2 Microphone Unit ........................................................30

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1 Functional Overview
1.1 System Function
The VINGTOR VSS-V2 Sound Reception System is a navigational aid
system required on ships with enclosed bridges. The system enables
the o󰀩cer in charge of the navigational watch to hear sound signals and
determine their direction.
The system conforms to SOLAS regulation HSC Code, ISO 14859 and
DNV 845.50 (6/2012) type approval programme.
One weatherproof microphone unit with four directional microphones is
mounted on top of the wheelhouse and connected to the VSS bridge
panel.
By use of the microphone unit, the VSS-V2 system will detect the
direction of the incoming horn signal and activate the corresponding
LED at the VSS-V2 front panel. Depending on the signal measured
at two adjacent microphones, additional directions between those
microphones can be measured.
1.2 System Characteristics
• Easy to operate
• Input for remote muting of the amplier circuit when the vessel’s
own horn is activated
• Noise cancelling with DSP ltering
• Manual dimmer control
• Sector indication by use of 8 LEDs
• Input for four directional microphones
• The microphone unit is weatherproof and for bulkhead mounting
outside, on top of the wheelhouse
• Web interface with two di󰀨erent login types. One for reading
the system status and one for access to settings and system
parameters
• Output for voyage data recorder
• Override function to hear the unltered sound from the microphone
unit
• Able to connect 4 slave panels
1.3 Reading Distance
According to requirements in IEC 62288, are both master panel and
slave panel readable from a distance of 1 meter.

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1.4 System Drawing
All systems will consist of at least a master panel and a microphone
unit.
The master panel will indicate the horn signal by turning on the
corresponding LED for direction, and outputting the DSP ltered horn
signal into the speaker.
Connections to master panel
●Microphone unit
●VDR
●Status relay output
●Typhoon/foghorn mute input
●Public Address mute input
●Web site
●Slave panels
It is possible to connect up to four slave panels to the master panel.
Slave panels will, from the operator’s point of view, operate as
master panel with access to the same keys and functionalities.
Typhon
Mute
PA
Mute

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1.5 Models
1.5.1 VSS-V2 Master Panel
Dimensions (W x H x D): 280 x 140 x 120 mm
1.5.2 VSS-V2 Slave Panel
Dimensions (W x H x D): 280 x 140 x 53 mm

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1.5.3 VSS-V2 Microphone Unit
Dimensions (H x W): 660 x 250 mm
1.6 Target Groups
According to requirements, this product is mandatory on all ships with
enclosed bridges.
Wind Shield
Microphone Unit
AmplierandConnectionbox
Support/Fastening plate

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2 Interfaces
2.1 Master Panel
2.1.1 VDR
●Analog audio output to Voyage Data Recorder.
●Signal is outputting 0dB by default.
●Signal can be adjusted by potentiometer P1 from 0dB to mute.
2.1.2 Typhoon/foghorn mute
Potential-free input makes the system’s horn detection inactive while the
vessel’s own horn is active.
2.1.3 Public Address mute
There is a potential-free input for muting the VSS microphones when the
Public Address system is active.
2.1.4 Relay status
There is one NC output for system status and one NO output for each
panel direction LED activity. Continuous load current is 170mA.
2.1.5 Web interface
There is an Ethernet connection to access the web interface. Default IP
settings are:
• IP: 169.254.1.10
• Subnet: 255.255.0.0
• User: vssadmin
• Pass: vssadmin
2.2 Slave Panel / Master Communication
6-wire interface to slave panel consists of power lines, balanced audio
signal and RS485 communication lines.
2.3 Microphone Unit
10-wire interface to microphone consists of power lines and 2-wire set
for each microphone. Microphone lines have balanced audio signal and
its own keep-alive signal.

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3 Functions
3.1 Electrical
3.1.1 Power requirements
The unit shall be powered from 24 VDC +30% / -10%. The master panel
will provide power to the microphone unit and slave panels.
Type Minimum Nominal Maximum Unit
Voltage Supply 21.6 24 31.2 VDC
Current Load
- Master & Mic
- 190 200 mA
Current Load
including
1 Slave
- 260 270 mA
3.1.2 Relay outputs
The following outputs are provided:
●One relay output per direction LED.
- Activated simultaneously with the diodes on the panel.
- NC logic.
- Possibility for power out 24VDC.
●One system status relay.
- Normally closed when system is fully operational.
3.2 Mute Input Typhoon/Foghorn
This mute input will be connected to the ship’s typhoon/foghorn in order
to hinder the typhoon/foghorn from being sounded on the speaker and
trigger LEDs.
3.3 Mute Input Public Address
This mute input will disconnect the VSS microphones when public
address messages are broadcasted.
3.4 Audio Interface
This is an external audio interface. It is possible to adjust audio volume
by a potentiometer.
.