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Installation & Commissioning Checklist

Document: NW6000-90
Revision: 1.1

VDR Installation and Commissioning Checklist

Ship Name:

IMO No:
Newbuild number (when
applicable):

Shipyard:

Class Society:

VDR Model:

Core model Serial No:

FRM Serial No:

TRON40VDR Serial No:

Float Free bracket serial No

Installing / service agent:

Commissioning Date:

Netwave Systems BV
Blauw-Roodlaan 100
2718 SJ Zoetermeer
The Netherlands

Tel : +31 - 88 118 1500

www.seasofsolutions.com
service@seasofsolutions.com

All rights reserved. This document contains CONFIDENTIAL information that is PROPRIETARY to Netwave Systems BV. This commercially
sensitive information is being provided to the recipient solely for the purpose specified and shall not be reproduced, disclosed, or
supplied, in whole or in part, to any other person without the prior written consent of Netwave Systems BV.

Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Netwave Systems BV assumes no responsibility for errors or
omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein

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1. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................ 2
2. SET TO WORK & COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................... 6
3. SHIP SENSOR EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................... 12
4. FRM / TRON40VDR FLOAT FREE MAINTENANCE SHEET .................................................................. 13

1. Installation
It is required that the installer implementing this procedure marks the boxes located to the right of
the items to indicate acceptance of the item.

If the item has been completed the technician must mark the YES column to indicate compliance
with associated item (non-compliance should be indicated by marking the NO column).

Once all items in each section have been checked, the installer should then initial and date his/her
findings directly below the items.

The completed and signed check list with the required data MUST be forwarded to Netwave Systems
BV, pls send the check list with all required data items and additional documentation in one zipped
file to:

netwavesystems.wetransfer.com

Netwave Systems BV MUST receive the completed check list before activation of the VDR Warranty.

Please print installer name:

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1a. VDR & Component Mounting

YES NO N/A

All bolts are tightened.

There is easy access to cable entries and hatches.

There is space from all sides of the Core module (as outlined in Netwave Systems
Operator and Installation Manual).
The Core Module is mounted where it is out of direct sunlight, away from heat
sources and away from places subject to rain and water (as outlined in the
Netwave Systems NW6000 Operator and Installation Manual)

BCU is mounted correctly in an easily accessible position at the bridge.

VDR Data Port is easily accessible on the underside of the bulkhead casing.

Microphones are positioned to provide best audio coverage of all workspaces.

1b. Mounting of FRM Capsule

Capsule is installed in accordance with IEC requirements.

All bolts are tightened.

Data cable is connected securely, grounded and is watertight fed in the

deckmount.

1c. Mounting of TRON40VDR Float Free Capsule

Capsule is installed vertically in accordance with IEC requirements.

All bolts are tightened, and steel protection plate is mounted.

Data cable is connected securely and the cable gland into the junction box is
taped.

Emergency instruction plate is mounted next to the FFC bracket.

Installer Initialed: ______________________ Date: __________

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1d. Cable Installation

Data cable from VHF interface to Core Module is run and installed.

Data cable between Audio Hub(s) unit are run and installed.

Data cable from DAQ module(s) to Core Module is run and installed

Data cable from Bridge Control unit to Core Module is run and installed.

Data cables from the radar/video interface to Core Module (if applicable) is run
and installed.

Data cables from LWE sources are run and installed

Data cable to the FRM is run and installed.

Data cable to the TRON40VDR capsule is run and installed.

Ship’s emergency power cable to the Core Module is run and installed.

AC Filter is installed and connected.

ALL Ethernet cables are confirmed to be shielded maritime type (minimum CAT6
preferable CAT7) and have proper shielded (metallic) RJ-45 plugs properly fitted

The Microphone cables from the interface to the mic’s are connected according to
the installation instructions

Ferrite cores are installed on the microphone cables on both sides

All cables are marked with number and/or source designation according to the
cable plan.

Ensure for each cable terminated at the VDR that the source end is connected to
the proper output.

BCU, Core Module, DAQ module case plate, video module are grounded to ship’s
hull

Ensure the ship’s breaker is switched off.

Installer Initialed: ______________________ Date: __________

Additional Comments / Observations:

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2. Set to Work & Commissioning

It is required that the installer implementing this procedure marks the boxes located to the right of
the items to indicate acceptance of the item.

If the item has been completed the installer must mark the YES column to indicate compliance with
associated item (non-compliance should be indicated by marking the NO column).

Once all items in each section have been checked, the installer should then initial and date his/her
findings directly below the items.

The ship can be dockside for this procedure.

Please print installer name:

Test Conditions

• VDR is powered on.

• VHF sources are powered on.
• ECDIS & Radars are powered on at least in standby mode.
• Sensors / Data sources are transmitting data.
• Ship at sea or engines operational (as required).

Connect the configuration laptop to the VDR as per NW6000 Operator and installation manual

After checking and configuring all related sensors, create a dataset by downloading 5 minutes of
data with voice test.

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2a. Bridge & VHF Audio is configured for recording

YES NO N/A

Check if audio signal is being received in VDR using the ‘identify’ method in configurator.

Using the configurator, configure all connected microphones and VHF audio.

Microphone OPT test is passing successfully for all microphones.

Audio is clear during data playback on all recorded channels.

Both transmit and receive of VHF’s are being recorded properly.

VHF audio is clear upon playback of data.

2b. Video sources are configured for recording

Video Sources appearing correctly in video live test on the connected PC.

Installer Initialed: ______________________ Date: __________

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2c. All NMEA/LWE data sources are available and configured

Ensure that the following NMEA/LWE data is being recorded and configuration is reflected correctly (mark the applicable ‘YES’,
‘NO’, or ‘N/A’ box):

Data Notes YES NO N/A

Date and time

Ship’s position and datum used

Speed (water and/or ground)

Heading (true)

Depth (echo sounder)

All IMO-mandatory Bridge Alarms

AIS

Rudder Order/Response

Engine Order/Response

Thruster Order/Response

Hull openings/watertight/fire
doors
Accelerations and hull stresses (if
available)

Wind speed and direction

BNWAS

Main Alarms (mandatory alarms on

the bridge)

Inclinometer (if available)

Electronic Logbook (if available)

Wind speed and direction

BAM (CAM) connection is made

Installer Initialed: ______________________ Date: __________

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2d. BCU is functioning properly

All softkey buttons are functioning correctly.

LCD Display is displaying appropriate warnings & alarms.

Alarm display shows RECORDING page when alarm clears.

RECORDING page shows Long Term, Netwave Capsule and Free Float Capsule (full VDR)

Operational Performance Test can be performed

2e. FRM Recording is configured

Data can be downloaded from the capsule using the download software.

All 48 hours of required IMO data is present (after sufficient time of recording is
performed). Check at 3 intervals (end, middle, beginning)

2f. Float Free Recording is configured

Data can be downloaded from the capsule using the download software.

All 48 hours of required IMO data is present (after sufficient time of recording is
performed). Check at 3 intervals (end, middle, beginning)

Confirm that the EPIRB is programmed, and registered, and additional documents have
been produced.

2g. Power Subsystem is functioning properly

All devices powered from Power Supply are operating.

When power is removed a power failure alarm is generated on the BCU and green power
LED on power module in Core Module is blinking.

When power is restored the power failure message will disappear in the BCU and green
LED on power module in Core Module is steady ON.

Installer Initialed: ______________________ Date: __________

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2h. Final Pre-Commissioning Steps

Configuration File is available with dataset download.

Five-minute dataset consisting of information from all source equipment connected to

VDR with voice test.

2i. Commissioning Complete

Commissioning Form is complete.

Installation and connection drawing is complete.

EPIRB programming report is completed and EPIRB is labelled.

All papers have been signed by Service Supplier.

Copies of Type Approval Certificate(s) have been provided to Ship.

Drawings overview bridge & monkey deck are created.

Mandatory photographs from the installation have been taken

Operation manual(s) are provided to Ship.

2j. Final Preparations for Recording

Copy of dataset incl all relevant files to be sent to Netwave Systems.

Sample 5minute data capture including voice test has been sent to Netwave Systems.

VDR is set to normal operation.

Installer Initialed: ______________________ Date: __________

Additional Comments / Observations:

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3. Ship Sensor Equipment Connections

All ship sensor equipment connected to the NW6000 must be listed, with associated information, below.
Sensor data needs to be recorded into the final recording medium as per MSC.333(90) Section 5.5.19.

Location of VDR Connection

Ship Equipment Manufacturer & Model Location Point on Ship Sensor Comments
Equipment
Via GPS Distribution Box
EXAMPLE: GPS Leica DK400 Chart Table TB 14 - 1&2
under Chart Table
Via interface mounted on
EXAMPLE: Speed Log Consilium SAL SD1 Rear Bridge Wall TB 07 – 1&2
rear bridge wall

Please add additional pages if required.

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4. FRM / TRON40VDR Float Free Maintenance Sheet

The following items should be completed (where applicable) for the Final Recording Medium and the FFRM unit (if installed) during the installation.

Fixed Capsule TRON40VDR Float-Free Capsule

FRM Part No.: TRON40VDR Serial No.:

PT9 Ninety Beacon Serial No. (if applicable): TRON40VDR Capsule Mounting Bracket Serial No:

PT9 Ninety Beacon Expiry date: TRON40VDR HRU Serial No:

PT9 Ninety Beacon Battery Expiry date: TRON40VDR HRU expiry date:

TRON40VDR Battery expiry date:

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Representative Acceptance

Reference documents: IMO Resolution A.861(20) / MSC 333 (90)

This is to certify that a survey of the voyage data recorder / simplified voyage data recorder has been carried out in accordance with the relevant
regulations of the Convention and as described above:

Service Supplier
Signature
Installer Name

Location

Date

Classification Society / Flag Authority

Signature
Surveyor Name

Society

Location

Date

Ship Owner
Signature
Representative Name

Location

Date

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