DBS00343-30. Ins &amp Aut Manual

Inspectors and Authorities Manual
For DM200/DM300 S-VDR and DM400/DM500 VDR
Document Number 9200343

Version Number 3.0
Date June 2011
Inspectors and Authorities Manual for DM200/DM300 S-VDR and DM400/DM500 VDR
Copyright Danelec Marine A/S
Revision record
Version Date Description
1.0 September 2006 Original issue of document
1.2 April 2007 Minor revision
2.0 July 2008 Information regarding DM200 and DM400 included in this
manual.
2.1 September 2008 Information regarding the new data export tool is included.
3.0 June 2011 Description of updated procedure for export of data and
additional information about recovery of data from an
undamaged capsule.
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Contents
REVISION RECORD ...........................................................................................................2
1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ..........................................................................................4

1.1 References................................................................................................................4
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations ..........................................................................................4
2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FOR S-VDR ..........................................................................5

2.1.1 Data acquisition unit...........................................................................................5
2.1.2 Bridge Alarm Unit (BAU) ....................................................................................5
2.1.3 Bridge Microphone Units....................................................................................5
2.1.4 Data Capsule .....................................................................................................5
3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FOR VDR ..............................................................................6

3.1.1 Sensor Interface Unit (SIU) ................................................................................6
3.1.2 Remote video interface (RVI).............................................................................7
4 RETRIEVAL OF DATA.............................................................................................8
4.1 Retrieval of data directly from VDR ...........................................................................8
4.2 Connecting the PC to the VDR .................................................................................9
4.2.1 DAU for DM200 and DM400 ..............................................................................9
4.2.2 DAU for DM300 and DM500 ............................................................................10
4.3 Setting the IP address of the PC .............................................................................11
4.4 Login to VDR...........................................................................................................14
4.5 Selecting and transferring data ...............................................................................16
4.6 Download of replay software...................................................................................18
4.7 Download of data from the VDR data disc ..............................................................19
5 EXPORT OF DATA INTO THE STANDARD FORMAT .........................................22
6 RECOVERY OF DATA FROM AN UNDAMAGED CAPSULE...............................23

6.1 Tools and equipment needed..................................................................................23
6.2 Accessing the data in the capsule...........................................................................23
6.3 Download of data from a capsule............................................................................24
7 RECOVERY OF CAPSULE ....................................................................................25
APPENDIX A.....................................................................................................................26
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1 Scope and purpose

Inspectors and authorities manual for DM200/DM300 S-VDR and DM400/DM500 VDR. The
purpose and scope of this document is to describe how to retrieve data directly from the
DM200/DM300 S-VDR and DM400/DM500 VDR following an incident. Consult the operators and
installation manual for a detailed description of the DM200/DM300 S-VDR and the
DM400/DM500 VDR.
1.1 References
9200238 Installation Manual for DM200/DM300 S-VDR and DM400/DM500 VDR
9200327 Installation Manual for DM400/DM500 VDR Sensor Interface Unit
9200328 Operators Manual for DM200/DM300 S-VDR and DM400/DM500 VDR
9200331 Installation Manual for Remote Video Interface for DM200, DM300, DM400, DM500
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
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2 System overview for S-VDR

The DM200/DM300 S-VDR is composed of the following parts:
Firewire
RS-422 S-DAU STP CAT5 Capsule
BAU Power
4 x Audio or
Half slot in dpu 4 x Serial
BMU See section Error!
BMU Reference source
BMU Gray print denotes that
BMU optional equipment is
BMU needed.
BMU
1 x VHF 8 x Serial 2 x Radar

1 additional audio e.g. GPS
channel for VHF or
BMU S-VDR system overview
2.1.1 Data acquisition unit

The Data acquisition unit contains the data processor unit and the power supply. Access to the DAU
is needed if data have to be retrieved.
2.1.2 Bridge Alarm Unit (BAU)

The BAU must be installed on the bridge either in a console or mounted on a bulkhead.
2.1.3 Bridge Microphone Units

A number of BMUs must be installed on the bridge (console, ceiling or bulkhead mounted).
Watertight outdoor BMUs for the bridge wings may be installed.
2.1.4 Data Capsule

The data capsule must be installed on an external deck close to the vessels centerline typically on
the external deck above the bridge.
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3 System overview for VDR

The VDR is basically an S-VDR with additional equipment.
Firewire
STP CAT5 Capsule
RS-422 DAU
BAU Power
4 x Audio or
Half slot in dpu
4 x Serial or
8 x Analog or
BMU 8 x Digital
BMU
BMU
BMU
BMU
BMU Ethernet STP CAT5
6 x BMU
1 x VHF 8 x Serial 2 x Radar RVI

1 additional audio e.g. GPS P/N 1000723
channel for VHF or

BMU
Ethernet STP CAT5
1st SIU 2nd SIU 2 x Radar
Gray print denotes that

optional equipment is
needed. Not all
combinations are
supported.
0-24 x Serial 0-16 x Analog 0-64 x Digital

8 x Serial 8 x Analog 48 x Digital
(0-24) (0-16) (0-64)
VDR System overview
3.1.1 Sensor Interface Unit (SIU)

The Sensor Interface Unit is not part of an S-VDR system. The SIU contains additional serial
analog and digital interfaces. The SIU is needed for most VDR systems since more data have to be
recorded. The SIU must be installed indoors. It must be connected to the DAU with a cable which
may be up to 100m in length.
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3.1.2 Remote video interface (RVI)

The optionally Remote Video Interface increases the numbers of video interfaces from 2 to 4. The
RVI must be installed indoors. It must be connected to the DAU with a cable which may be up to
100m in length.
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4 Retrieval of data
Data can be retrieved directly from the VDR or from the VDR data disc.
4.1 Retrieval of data directly from VDR

Data can be retrieved directly from the VDR by means of a PC with an Ethernet interface and
Internet Explorer 6.x software installed.
The following steps must be performed:
Step number Section

Connecting the PC to the VDR 4.2
Setting the IP address of the PC 4.3
Login to the VDR 4.4
Selecting and transferring data 4.5
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4.2 Connecting the PC to the VDR

The Ethernet port of the PC must be connected to the VDR with a standard Ethernet patch cable
(RJ45 – RJ45).
DAU
CAT 5 cable
with RJ45 Ethernet 1-4
on DPU
Connecting a PC to the VDR

Two models of the DAU exists
4.2.1 DAU for DM200 and DM400
Data, Ethernet ports

Connect PC here
Data acquisition Unit (DAU) for DM200 and DM400
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4.2.2 DAU for DM300 and DM500
PSU
DPU
Data, Ethernet ports

VDR status display
Connect PC here
Data acquisition Unit (DAU) for DM300 and DM500
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4.3 Setting the IP address of the PC
The default IP address of the VDR is 10.0.0.100 (255.0.0.0). The PC must use an IP address within
the same range.
The following description covers how to change the IP address for Windows XP. The scheme for
Windows 2000P is almost identical.
Note: The operator may have changed the IP address for the VDR. Please consult Appendix A
before proceeding.
Click on Start->Settings->Network connections->Local area connection.
Click on “Properties”.
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Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
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Click on the radio button “Use the following IP address”.

Type in an IP address within the range 10.0.0.101 to 10.0.0.254
Type in subnet mask equal to 255.0.0.0
Click on OK.
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4.4 Login to VDR

The IP address of the VDR is 10.0.0.100 (default). The operator may have changed IP address.
Please consult the appendix A before proceeding.
Type in the IP address of the VDR in the browser address field.
Click on the connect button.
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Click on the Login button.
Enter User (ID) and password and click on submit.

The default user is: inspector
The default password is: easy
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The main configuration menu will appear if the user ID and password are correct.
Select WEB extractor.
4.5 Selecting and transferring data
Select a saved incident and click “Select”.
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Select a Track. Each track represents an uninterrupted recording session. It is unusual if there is
more than one track when the VDR has been operating normally. “Start time” and “End time” may
be adjusted.
Some web-browsers do not support file transfers over 2 GB. If so the track must be split in to
smaller extractions. The Web-Extractor will indicate whether it is possible or not.
Big files can be difficult to handle and it is recommended that a download is limited to two hours of
recording i.e. 12 hours of recording are split into 6 files. It takes 5-10 minutes to download two
hours of recording.
Click on the “Extract” button to start download of data.
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The browser may respond with a dialog box depending on your browser, operating system and
security settings.
Click on save.
Select a suitable folder and give the file an ambiguous name, make sure that the file extension is
“vee”. Click on save.
4.6 Download of replay software

A functional version of the replay software may be downloaded from the VDR. Click on the link
named “VDRExplorer” in the download area on the main menu (see section 4.4).
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4.7 Download of data from the VDR data disc

Data can be downloaded faster directly from the VDR data disc (USB stick) on the DM200 rather
than via the system.
This requires a PC with an USB port and with the replay software (VDR explorer) installed, see
section 4.6
VDR data disc

(USB stick)
1) Remove the VDR data disc from the DM200 and connect to the PC.
2) Start the VDR explorer program
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3) Select “Backup”.
4) Select the appropriate incident. Clicking on the “analyze” bottom will reveal the content.
5) Click on “Connect” and start the extractor tool.
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6) Check the required track(s).
7) Click on “Browse”, specify a file name and click on “Save”
8) Click on the “Extract” button (right bottom corner in the extractor tool).
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5 Export of data into the standard format

The replay software (the VDR Explorer) is able to export data into the standard format, as specified
in 61996-1/2 Appendix C. Consult the section “Data Export Tool” in the user manual for the VDR
Explorer (manual version 1.6 and VDR Explorer 1.6 or later versions)
The following steps are needed (summary):

1) Download data from the VDR
2) Install the VDR Explorer
3) Double click on the download file and the VDR Explorer will start (if not, start VDR Explorer
manually and select the downloaded the file)
4) Open the Export tool (Tools->Export data)
5) Checkmark the “IMO Mode” checkbox if not all ready checked.

6) If data should be split into smaller files, check “Split file” checkbox and type the desired length
7) Select the data to be Exported (data will expand typically four times)
8) Select a folder for the export data (Click on the “Browse to folder” button)
9) Export data (click on the “Export” button)
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6 Recovery of data from an undamaged capsule

Data can be retrieved from a capsule using “commercial over the shelf” equipment. Never the less,
we recommend that Danelec Marine is contacted for advice and assistance. Contact information can
be found on www.danelec-marine.com
6.1 Tools and equipment needed

PC with Firewire interface
Firewire repeater
Allen key (hex key) – 4mm
Adjustable wrench which can span 24 mm
Wire cutter (for small cable tie)
6.2 Accessing the data in the capsule
Loosen the cable holder and cable gland. Remove the small cover and unhook the cable.
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Remove the large cover. Disconnect the thin Firewire cable going into the capsule and connect it to
a Firewire repeater. Connect another port on the repeater to the PC. Notice, connect power to the
Firewire repeater if a laptop PC is used – it will typically be unable to supply power to the Firewire.
Mains
Firewire 12VDC adaptor* 110-240VAC
cable
PC with
VDR FW repeater
explorer P/N 1000215
Thin cable
going into
capsule
* Needed when a laptop PC is utilized.
6.3 Download of data from a capsule

Download of data from a capsule is done as described in section 4.7 except for step 3 where
“Capsule” shall be selected rather than “Backup”
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7 Recovery of capsule
Straps
Release lever Release lever
Hook for strap Hook for strap
1) Cut the cable.
2) Pull levers to release capsule (required force is 250N when secured with cable ties), 100N if
cable ties are cut away. The cable ties (nylon) are not shown on the illustration.
3) If needed unhook straps.
4) Lift capsule away by the handles.
Data can be retrieved from an undamaged capsule using the Replay software (VDR Explorer).
Do not attempt to retrieve data from a capsule which has been

damaged by ingress of seawater, fire etc.
Contact Danelec Marine A/S, Denmark for assistance.
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Appendix A
Fill in this table if the IP address has been changed for the VDR.
Date of change
Signature
New VDR IP address
New VDR subnet mask
Date of change
Signature
New VDR IP address
New VDR subnet mask
Date of change
Signature
New VDR IP address
New VDR subnet mask
Date of change
Signature
New VDR IP address
New VDR subnet mask
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Document Number 9200343

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REVISION RECORD ...........................................................................................................2

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ..........................................................................................4

2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FOR S-VDR ..........................................................................5

3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW FOR VDR ..............................................................................6

5 EXPORT OF DATA INTO THE STANDARD FORMAT .........................................22

6 RECOVERY OF DATA FROM AN UNDAMAGED CAPSULE...............................23

7 RECOVERY OF CAPSULE ....................................................................................25

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1 Scope and purpose

1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

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2 System overview for S-VDR

1 x VHF 8 x Serial 2 x Radar

2.1.1 Data acquisition unit

2.1.2 Bridge Alarm Unit (BAU)

2.1.3 Bridge Microphone Units

2.1.4 Data Capsule

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3 System overview for VDR

1 x VHF 8 x Serial 2 x Radar RVI

channel for VHF or

1st SIU 2nd SIU 2 x Radar

Gray print denotes that

0-24 x Serial 0-16 x Analog 0-64 x Digital

3.1.1 Sensor Interface Unit (SIU)

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3.1.2 Remote video interface (RVI)

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4.1 Retrieval of data directly from VDR

The following steps must be performed:

Step number Section

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4.2 Connecting the PC to the VDR

Connecting a PC to the VDR

4.2.1 DAU for DM200 and DM400

Data, Ethernet ports

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4.2.2 DAU for DM300 and DM500

Data, Ethernet ports

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4.3 Setting the IP address of the PC

Click on Start->Settings->Network connections->Local area connection.

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Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.

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Click on the radio button “Use the following IP address”.

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4.4 Login to VDR

Type in the IP address of the VDR in the browser address field.

Click on the connect button.

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Click on the Login button.

Enter User (ID) and password and click on submit.

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Select WEB extractor.

4.5 Selecting and transferring data

Select a saved incident and click “Select”.

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