Inspector’s and Authorities’ Manual

For the DM100-2014 VDR

Document Number DBS11010

Version Number 1.2
Date June 2014
P/N (Hard copy) 9302720-12
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Revision record
Version Date Description
1.0 April 2014 Original issue of document
1.1 May 2014 Minor revision, screen shots taken using Window 7
1.2 June 2014 Minor revision

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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 ............................................................................................... 5

2.1.1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) ............................................................................... 5
2.1.2 VDR Bridge Control Panel (BCP)....................................................................... 5
2.1.3 Bridge Microphone Units (BMU) ........................................................................ 5
2.1.4 Fixed capsule ..................................................................................................... 6
2.1.5 Float-free capsule .............................................................................................. 6
2.1.6 Remote Video Interface (RVI) ............................................................................ 6
2.1.7 Sensor Interface Unit (SIU) ................................................................................ 6

3 RETRIEVAL OF DATA ............................................................................................. 7

3.1 Retrieval of data directly from VDR ........................................................................... 7
3.2 Connecting the PC to the VDR.................................................................................. 8
3.3 Setting the IP address of the PC ............................................................................... 9
3.3.1 Windows 7 ......................................................................................................... 9
3.4 Login to VDR ........................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Selecting and transferring data ............................................................................... 15
3.6 Download of replay software ................................................................................... 18

4 EXPORT OF DATA INTO THE STANDARD FORMAT ......................................... 19

5 DOWNLOAD OF DATA FROM AN UNDAMAGED FIXED CAPSULE .................. 20

5.1 Tools and equipment needed .................................................................................. 20
5.2 Accessing the data in the capsule ........................................................................... 20
5.3 Download of data from a fixed capsule ................................................................... 21

6 RECOVERY OF FIXED CAPSULE ........................................................................ 22

7 DOWNLOAD OF DATA FROM FLOAT-FREE CAPSULE .................................... 24

7.1 Download of data utilizing the docking module ....................................................... 24
7.2 Download of data directly from the storage module ................................................ 24

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1 Scope and purpose

The purpose and scope of this document is to describe how to retrieve data directly from the
DM100-2014 VDR following an incident. Consult the operator’s and installation manual for a
detailed description of the DM100-2014 VDR.

1.1 References
DBS10956 Installation Manual for DM100-2014 VDR
DBS10704 Installation Manual for DM100/DM400 VDR compact Sensor Interface Unit
DBS11011 Operator's Manual for the DM100-2014 VDR
DBS10919 Installation Manual for Remote Video Interface with PoE RVI 02-004, RVI 02-004D
DBS00327 Installation Manual for DM400, DM500 VDR Sensor Interface Unit
DBS00331 Installation Manual for Remote Video Interface for DM200, DM300, DM400, DM500

1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

BCP Bridge Control Panel
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
Ethernet PoE
STP CAT5 Fixed
Capsule

Float free
Ethernet PoE capsule
Ethernet PoE DAU STP CAT5
STP CAT5
BCP

Ethernet STP
CAT5/CAT6 Images from
BMU RADAR and ECDIS
BMU Ethernet PoE
BMU STP CAT5
BMU Optional
BMU Remote
BMU video I/F
Ethernet
6 x BMU STP CAT5
Video inputs (2)
VHF Serial inputs (12) Analog or DVI from
e.g. GPS e.g. RADAR

SIU

Serial inputs (8) Analog inputs (8) Digital inputs (64)

VDR System overview (typical configuration)

2.1.1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)

The Data Acquisition Unit contains the Data Processor Unit (DPU). The DAU must be installed
indoors in the proximity of the bridge.

2.1.2 VDR Bridge Control Panel (BCP)

The BCP must be installed on the bridge either in a console or mounted on a bulkhead. The BCP is
the interface for the VDR Operation Performance Test which must be executed regularly. Further,
VDR system errors will be shown here as cautions (steady yellow light).

2.1.3 Bridge Microphone Units (BMU)

A number of BMUs must be installed on the bridge (console, ceiling or bulkhead-mounted).
Watertight outdoor BMUs for the bridge wings are available.

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2.1.4 Fixed capsule

The fixed data capsule (“the orange box”) must be installed on an “external deck close to the
vessels center line” - typically on the external deck above the bridge.

2.1.5 Float-free capsule

The float-free capsule is an additional data capsule which is required according IEC 61996-1 ed2.0.
It must be installed in the same way as an EPIRP.

2.1.6 Remote Video Interface (RVI)

The RVI is optional equipment. An RVI may be used to capture video from, for example, a
RADAR which is unable to send images to the VDR using Ethernet i.e. typically older equipment.
The RVI must be installed indoors, typically close to the RADARs. It must be connected to the
DAU with a cable which may be up to 100m in length.

2.1.7 Sensor Interface Unit (SIU)

The SIU is optional equipment. An SIU is needed if, for example, door status cannot be provided
using a serial or Ethernet interface on the VDR.
A standard non-modular compact SIU has 8 serial interfaces, 8 analog interfaces and 64 digital
interfaces. A modular SIU also exists which can be configured to have other combinations of
interfaces. The SIU must be installed indoors. It must be connected to the DAU with an Ethernet
cable up to 100m long.

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3 Retrieval of data
Data can be retrieved directly from the VDR.

3.1 Retrieval of data directly from VDR

Data can be retrieved directly from the VDR using a PC with an Ethernet interface, and Internet
Explorer 6.x or newer software installed. The Internet Explorer must be set to “Compatibility
mode”

The following steps must be performed:

Step number Section

Connecting the PC to the VDR 3.2
Setting the IP address of the PC 3.3
Login to the VDR 3.4
Selecting and transferring data 3.5

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3.2 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 LAN 1 on the
DPU

Connecting a PC to the VDR

Connect the PC here

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3.3 Setting the IP address of the PC

The default IP address of the VDR is 10.0.0.100 (255.255.255.0). The PC must use an IP address
within the same range.

Note: The operator may have changed the IP address for the VDR. This must be documented on the
label inside the door of the main unit (DAU).

3.3.1 Windows 7
Open the control panel for the “Network and Sharing Center”

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Click on “Change adapter settings”.

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Right-click on the icon representing your Ethernet adapter and select “Properties” from the
dropdown menu.

Open the “Properties” for “Internet Protocol 4”.

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Set the new IP address for the PC and click on “OK” (It is a good idea to write down the previous
settings).

Click on “OK”

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3.4 Login to VDR

The IP address of the VDR is 10.0.0.100 (default). The operator may have changed IP address.
Please check the inside of the main cabinet door for a label showing an alternative IP address if the
connection cannot be established.

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.

3.5 Selecting and transferring data

Select where to download data from. Select “LongTerm” since it contains data recorded over a
longer period and data is downloaded is much faster.

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Select a Track. Each track represents an uninterrupted recording session. It is unusual if there is
more than one than track when the VDR has been operating normally.

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“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 into
smaller extractions. The Web-Extractor will indicate whether this 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.

Use the “radio buttons” at the bottom of the page to select whether the result of Operational
Performance Tests is to be included in the extracted data.

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.

Select save as.

Select a suitable folder and give the file an unambiguous name. Make sure that the file type is
“VDR extractions” (file extension is “vee”). Click on save.

3.6 Download of replay software

A functional version of the replay software may be downloaded from the VDR. Click on the link
named “VDR Explorer” in the download area on the main menu (see section 3.4).

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4 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 3.1 and VDR Explorer 3.0 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) Check the “IMO Mode” checkbox if not all ready checked.

6) If data needs to be divided into smaller files, check “Split file” 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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5 Download of data from an undamaged fixed capsule

Data can be retrieved from a capsule using power/Ethernet junction box. However, we recommend
that Danelec Marine is contacted for advice and assistance. Contact information can be found at
http://www.danelec-marine.com.

5.1 Tools and equipment needed

PC with Ethernet interface
Power junction box P/N 1301145
Allen key (hex key) – 4mm
Adjustable wrench which can span 24 mm

5.2 Accessing the data in the capsule

Connect cable
from PC here

Loosen the cable holder and cable gland. Remove the small cover and unhook the cable.

Mains
Ethernet 12VDC adaptor 110-240VAC
cable

PC with
VDR Power
explorer junction box
P/N 1302983

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5.3 Download of data from a fixed capsule

Download of data from a capsule is done using the “Download from Ethernet capsule / float-free”
utility in the VDR Explorer (Tools -> “Download from Ethernet capsule / float-free”).

Power must be applied to capsule for two minutes before it is ready.

Before connecting the PC to the capsule, it must be configured correctly. Set IP-address of PC to
192.168.239.102 (See section 3.3 “Setting the IP address of the PC”)

The default IP-address of the fixed capsule is: 192.168.239.100

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6 Recovery of fixed 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 the straps.

4) Lift the 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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7 Download of data from float-free capsule

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.

7.1 Download of data utilizing the docking module

Mains
12VDC adaptor 110-240VAC

PC with Ethernet
VDR cable Power Junction box
junction box 2302868-10
explorer
P/N 1302983

Data may be downloaded as described in section 5.3 if a docking module is available; however the
IP address of the float-free is 192.168.239.101.

7.2 Download of data directly from the storage module

The memory module is attached to the bottom of the EPIRP

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Remove the plastic ring which locks the storage the module in position by using two screwdrivers
for slotted screws.

The storage module

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Disassemble the storage module in order to get access to the assembled PCB. A TORX 8
screwdriver is required.

Connect the PCB to a PC with VDR Explorer installed. An “A plug to USB Micro-B USB 2.0”
cable is required. Download of data from a capsule is carried out using the “Download from
Ethernet capsule / float-free” utility in the VDR Explorer (Tools -> Download from Ethernet
capsule / float-free”).
Connect to the Float-Free MK1 controller PCB using the recovery IP address 10.199.199.99.

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