INTERSCHALT steinsohn VDR G4[e]

Technical Training, VDR G4[e] web interface

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How to connect to the VDR

1. Connect the Service Notebook with patch cable

to P8 (Authority) on ICU or Core Module.

2. PC will receive IP address by DHCP.

3. Open Internet Browser (e.g. Mozilla Firefox) and

access: http://192.168.95.205

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http://192.168.95.205

 VDR G4 and G4[e] are configured via web

application.

 All Modules are accessible via central

module rickmers06

 Clean the browsers cache on every change

between the two systems

 Different login credentials are used specially

to lock system against SAM DEBEG 4350
trained technicians

rugard91

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VDR G4 Core Module – Web interface
Main Pages

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G4 > Core Module > System > Info

Fill all fields acc. to the ships particulars

Dimensions of the connected GPS in meter!

Ensure that you are connected directly to the
dedicated GPS.
You must not connect behind the GPS selector
switch!

Data of the diving capsule

Beacon installation date means: Date of the battery
installation

Optional information, if ECS for Replay is available!

Selection if Replay is internal or external Net

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 G4 > Core Module > System > Storages

Configuration will be done by the system, if you select

one standardized storage type.
Mount 1: IS FRM (Nemo)
Mount 2: Internal Storage
Mount 3: USB Stick
Mount 4: Ext. LTRM (optional)
Mount 5: Float Free Capsule (optional)

Interval times will be filled automatically and should

be changed on advice only.

Select following number for EM backups:

Nemo: 0
USB: 1
Internal: 2
LTRM: 0
Float Free Capsule: 0

Select the power slot:

NEMO: ‐X4
USB: None
Internal: None
LTRM: None
Float Free Capsule: ‐X2

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G4 > Core Module > System > Network

IP address of Core Module

DHCP should be activated in a range from 160 till 169
Please reduce default values accordingly

External IP address
Could be used to connect to Radar or Ship Network

Host table
Please add here also Audio and NEMA modules

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G4 > Core Module > Capture > NMEA > Interface

Marking redundant interfaces

Select reporting type:

None: No action on timeout
Warning: Entry in main VDR log
Alarm: Alarm on Panel & Contact

Timeout interval

Detailed source description

Expected sentences (added automatically)

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G4 > Core Module > Capture > NMEA > Description

Telegram Header
Received Timestamp
(If repeat interval is reached the
indication will be red)

Short NMEA description of

Information and Interface partner

Detailed telegram description

(provided by interface partner)

Repeat interval
(used for red/green status only)

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G4 > Core Module > Capture > Video

Activation / Deactivation

Type: FGR4, Ethernet Radar

Selection for FRM storing:

None: No picture recorded
1. Channel: Picture ID 1 only
All: Every received picture
Power Supply

Name of the video source

Detailed description

Location of the source screen

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G4 > Core Module > Service > Options

Button to carry out warm start

Button to shut down VDR
Button to carry out MIC test
result is relevant for alert indication

Button to initialize battery calibration

“Browse…” for Config file for upload
confirm with “Upload configuration”

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VDR G4[e] MDP2020 – Web interface
Overview & Description

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MDP web interface - Overview

Device Menu

Available Module

Main Page

Page Menu

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MDP >> System >> Info

Fill all fields acc. to the ships particulars

Dimensions of the connected GPS in meter!

Ensure that you are connected directly to the
dedicated GPS.
You must not connect behind the GPS selector
switch!

Data of the diving capsule

Beacon installation date means: Date of the battery
installation

Optional information, if ECS for Replay is available!

Selection if Replay is in Net 1, 2 or 3 of the MDP unit

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MDP >> System >> Init

Fill out your details during any annual

inspection.

The initial test during commissioning means

the first APT!

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 MDP >> System >> Storages

Configuration will be done by the system, if you select

one standardized storage type.

Interval will be standardized!

You must not configure any EM backups!

Select the power slot

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MDP >> System >> Network

Gbit Lan 1 – Internal Network

DHCP range selection

Gbit Lan 2 – Nemo 2.0 (or optional Radar/ECDIS)

IP Address must be configured manually

Gbit Lan 3 ‐ Ship Net (or optional Radar/ECDIS)

IP Address must be configured manually

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MDP >> System >> Network

Every module, which can not be reached via network will

be indicated in RED

Every module, which can be reached via network will be

indicated in GREEN

Insert also Ethernet hosts like ECDIS or Radar, A2N or N2N

and enter MAC address if available

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MDP >> Capture >> NMEA : Interface

Marking redundant interfaces

Select warning or alarm

Warning: Warning will be written in log
Alarm: Alarm will be generated and alert
indicated on panel (Ext. Alarm Output)

Timeout for serial (alarm/warning

relevant)
Detailed source description
Expected sentences (added automatically)

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MDP >> Capture >> NMEA : Description

Telegram Header
Received Timestamp
(If repeat interval is reached the
indication will be red)

Short NMEA description of

Information and Interface partner

Detailed telegram description

(provided by interface partner)

Repeat interval

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MDP >> Capture >> Video

Activation / Deactivation

Type: FGR4, Ethernet Radar

Dedicated Source: (e.g. R=Radar, E=ECDIS,)

Power Supply

Power on delay

Name of the video source

Detailed description

Location of the source screen

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MDP >> Capture >> I/O Devices

Activation / Deactivation

Select Device Type

Name (same as in Network host table)

Number of analogue inputs

Number of digital inputs

Power supply connection

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MDP >> Capture >> I/O Devices

Input mask

Inserted voltage analogue

Inserted current analogue

Remember that VDR input values
need to be norminated

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Monitor >> Status

VDR caution & alert status

System time and runtime status

VDR will be restarted weekly
(Sunday 1:30 UTC)

Emergency backup status

Em’cy Backup releasement will be blocked
for 12h after initializing

Fuse & Link status of ICU unit

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Monitor >> Performance

CPU kernel load of MPD

Memory load of MPD

Network usage of MPD

NMEA communication &

buffer load

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Monitor >> Clients

VDR applications / units which getting data

by the MDP actually

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Monitor >> Storage

Actual usage of VDR storages and load

condition of storage queue

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Monitor >> Manufactuer

HW information related to initial setup

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Service >> Options

Button to carry out warm start

Button to shut down VDR
Button to carry out MIC test
result is relevant for alert indication

Button to initialize battery calibration

“Browse…” for Config file for upload
confirm with “Upload configuration”

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Service >> Features

Standard for VDR G4[e]

Feature key for additional functions on

VDR G4[e]

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Service >> Firmware

Upload FW files [.tar.gz] here

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VDR G4[e]: MDP2020 web interface >> Service >> UPS

Insert Battery S/N and installation date

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VDR G4[e] Interface Control Unit – Web interface
Overview & Description

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VDR G4[e] ICU web interface >> Welcome

ICU Device Menu

ICU Details

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VDR G4[e] ICU web interface >> Network

Static ICU address configuration

Panel Network setup

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VDR G4[e] ICU web interface >> Serial

Serial Interface Configuration

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VDR G4[e] ICU web interface >> Monitor

ICU Performance Details

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VDR G4[e] ICU web interface >> Monitor

Power Details

Battery calibration information

Value should be < 8%

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VDR G4[e] Audio2Net – Web interface
Overview & Description

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VDR G4[e] AUDIO2net web interface >> Audio

AUDIO2net details

Location if decentralize

Microphone configuration
Capture = activate port
Mandatory = Store data to FRM /
TRON if selected
Position: Detailed location
Type: VCA004

Channel description:
Important for identification in
replay software
Power Supply at:
Select connection on ICU if not
supplied by ICU

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VDR G4[e] AUDIO2net web interface >> Network

Checkbox for DHCP activation

Static IP information:
Used if DHCP is not activated

Target IP = MDP 2020 IP address

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VDR G4[e] AUDIO2net web interface >> Network

Microphone Test details

Test result information:

Passed, Failed

Release Test
Buzzer activation

Note: Microphone test on A2N do not affect alert status in panel or log files

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VDR G4[e] AUDIO2net web interface >> Status

System details

Fuse indication
(Reset during restart)

Restart button

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VDR G4[e] NMEA2Net Module – Web interface
Overview & Description

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VDR G4[e] NMEA2net web interface >> Welcome

System details

Port indication
(Reset during restart)

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VDR G4[e] NMEA2net web interface >> Welcome

Interface details

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VDR G4[e] NMEA2net web interface >> Network settings

DHCP activation checkbox

IP address settings
used is DHCP is not activated

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VDR G4[e] NEMO 2.0 – Web interface
Overview & Description

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NEMO 2.0 >> Welcome

Device Menu

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NEMO 2.0 >> Network settings

Configuration for the VDR

connection plug

Configuration for PoE Port

You must not change this
parameter!

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NEMO 2.0 >> Module details

Detailed configuration of network

settings and FW‐Version

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NEMO 2.0 >> Noah >> Welcome

Device Menu

Detailed configuration of network

settings and FW‐Version

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NEMO 2.0 >> Noah >> Network settings

Configuration for the VDR

connection plug

Configuration for PoE Port

You must not change this
parameter!

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VDR Firmware Versions
Latest Firmware Versions for G4 and G4[e]

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Firmware Versions for G4

Module Latest Version Comment:

Core Module V5.112 Important for stability
Audio2Net V5.110 Needed for latest Core Module FW
NMEA2Net V1.25 No update in field
FGR4 V1.44 No further FW
NEMO V5.122 Needed for 16 GB flash
Panel (RCP) V4.33 No update in field

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Firmware Versions for G4[e]

Module Latest Version Comment:

MDP2020 V5.220 Must be updated if lower
ICU V5.220 Needed for communication with MDP V5.220 or higher
Audio2Net V5.220 Must not be G4 FW
NMEA2Net V1.25 Same as in G4
FGR4 V1.45 No further FW
FGR5 V5.221 Needed for interlays (BridgemasterE)
NEMO2 V5.21k No update in field yet
Panel (RCTP) V5.220 Needed for communication with MDP V5.220 or higher

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