VDR - HMT100A - Installation Manual

Document No.
: HMT/QW-824-67
Version No.: B Edit State: 2
Date: 2014. 12. 20
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)
Qingdao Headway Technology Co., Ltd.

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Headway VDR Installation Manual
Contents
NOTE ................................................................................................................................................................... - 2 -
1 PURPOSE AND REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -
1.1 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................................ - 3 -

1.2 TERMS AND ABBREVIATION ......................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ....................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
2.1 MAIN CABINET UNIT ................................................................................................................................................. - 4 -

2.2 REMOTE ACQUISITION UNIT........................................................................................................................................ - 5 -
2.3 MICROPHONES ......................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
2.4 REMOTE ALARM PANEL.............................................................................................................................................. - 6 -
2.5 PROTECTIVE DATA CAPSULE ........................................................................................................................................ - 7 -
3. INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................. - 8 -
3.1 ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. - 8 -

3.2 L AYOUT OF CABLES ................................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
3.3 INSTALLATION OF MAIN CABINET UNIT.......................................................................................................................... - 9 -
3.4 INSTALLATION OF PROTECTIVE DATA CAPSULE ............................................................................................................... - 10 -
3.4.1 Fastness of PDC........................................................................................................................................... - 11 -
3.4.2 Fastness of FPDC ......................................................................................................................................... - 12 -
3.5 INSTALLATION OF REMOTE ALARM PANEL .................................................................................................................... - 18 -
3.6 INSTALLATION OF MICROPHONES ............................................................................................................................... - 19 -
3.7 INSTALLATION OF REMOTE ACQUISITION UNIT .............................................................................................................. - 21 -
4 CONNECTION OF SERIAL INTERFACES TO THE VDR AND RECORDING OF DATA .................................................. - 22 -
4.1 GPS ..................................................................................................................................................................... - 22 -

4.2 GYROCOMPASS ...................................................................................................................................................... - 22 -
4.3 SPEEDLOG ............................................................................................................................................................. - 22 -
4.4 RADAR/ECDIS IMAGE ............................................................................................................................................. - 22 -
4.5 AIS ...................................................................................................................................................................... - 23 -
4.6 ECHO SOUNDER ................................................................................................................................................. - 23 -
4.7 AUTOPILOT ............................................................................................................................................................ - 24 -
4.8 MAIN ALARM ........................................................................................................................................................ - 24 -
4.9 ENGINE TELEGRAPH PROPELLER ................................................................................................................................. - 24 -
4.10 VHF RADIO ......................................................................................................................................................... - 24 -
4.11 CONNECTION OF REMOTE ACQUISITION UNIT............................................................................................................. - 24 -
5 STARTUP OF SYSTEM AFTER INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... - 30 -
5.1 THESE ARE THE PORTS IN THE VDR MOTHER BOARD...................................................................................................... - 30 -

5.2 SETTINGS TO VARIOUS CHANNELS .............................................................................................................................. - 33 -
5.2.1 Use HUB Online to Make the Long-distance Setting ................................................................................... - 33 -
5.2.2 Configuration with the Data Storage Card ................................................................................................. - 41 -
6 SYSTEM STARTUP .............................................................................................................................................. - 42 -
7 COMPLETE SYSTEM DIAGRAM
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NOTE
Some mounting maybe interfere the Magnetic Compass. Thus the system couldn't be installed close to
the compass. This is the safe distance to the compass:
Name Standard Distance

PDC 0.35m
FPDC 1.05m
MCU 1.55m
Connect grounding devices to hull in safety.

Please be sure to ground in order to avoid electric
shock!
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1 Purpose and References

1.1 References
① Regulation 18 and 20, Chapter V, The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as
amended
② MSC.333 (90) Adoption of Revised Performance Standard for Shipborne Voyage Data Records (VDRs)
③ IEC 61996-1:2013 IEC 60945 Edition 4, 62288 Edition 2 and 61162 series - Shipborne Voyage Data
Recorder (VDR)-Part 1: Performance Requirements, Methods of Testing and Required Test Results.
④ IMO A.694 (17)：General Requirements for Shipborne Radio Equipment Forming Part of the Global
Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and for Electronic Navigation Aids.
⑤ IMO A.861:1997, Performance standards for shipborne voyage data recorders (VDR)
⑥MSC.73: Convention on Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), Chapter V—Navigation Safety.
1.2 Terms and Abbreviation
IEC International Electro Technical Commission
IMO International Maritime Organization
VDR Voyage Data Recorder
PDC Fixed Protective Data Capsule
FPDC Float-free Protective Data Capsule
RAU Remote Acquisition Unit
RAP Remote Alarm Panel
MCU Main Cabinet Unit
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2 System Components
Components Type Software version

Main Cabinet Unit HMT-101A V1.2
VDR Remote Alarm Unit HMT-105 V1.4
Final recording medium H100A-PDC V1.2
Float free recording medium H100-FPDC V1.2
Remote Acquisition Unit HMT-102 V1.01
2.1 Main Cabinet Unit

Inner components of MCU: Mother Board (MB) including interfaces, Power Supply Unit (PSU).
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Specific distribution is shown as below:
PSU
Data Download Interface
Data Storage Card: Data 2
Data Storage Card: Data 1
MB
Radar ECDIS
Interface Interface Terminals
Earthing
LAN
Interface
Mother Board (MB): There’re 24 data input channels complying with IEC61162, 7 channels for microphone input,
two channels for VHF input, 2 channels for Radar and 2 channels for ECDIS, 2 channels
for PDC.
Power Supply Unit (PSU)：Power supply is provided.
MCU can configure, collect and process all data from enternal signals, and then save the data in the
Protective Data Capsule (PDC).
2.2 Remote Acquisition Unit

Remote Acquisition Unit (RAU) converts digital signals (on-off) and analog signals(0~±10V, 4~20mA) to serial
data in accordance with IEC 61162-1. The serial interface is connected to the MCU.
2.3 Microphones
There are 2 types of Microphones: Bridge Microphone Unit (BMU) and External Microphone Unit (EMU). 4
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BMUs shall be installed on the navigating bridge and 2 EMUs shall be installed on the bridge wings.
Microphones should be so positioned on the bridge that conversation at or near the conning position, radar
displays, chart tables and other workstations are adequately recorded. As far as practicable, the positioning of
microphones should also capture intercom, public address systems and audible alarms on the bridge.
The BMU is as following picture:
The EMU is as following picture:
2.4 Remote Alarm Panel

Remote Alarm Panel (RAP) indicates the operating status, sound or light alarm emitted once malfunction
occurs.
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2.5 Protective Data Capsule

Protective Data Capsule (PDC) saves various data collected by the MCU. It should be located in open deck
area close to the bridge and as near to the centerline of the ship as practically possible. Considerations should be
made to ensure both the accessibility for routine maintenance and accessibility for both ROVs and drivers in case
of underwater removal after an accident. In case of a float-free capsule the location should be minimize the risk of
obstruction after release.
The PDC is as following picture:
The FPDC is as following picture:
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3. Installation
3.1 Accessories for Installation
S/N Accessories Qty Function

Real-time playback and download data
1 Network cable 1pc
from PDC
2 SD card reader 1pc Stored in Data1 and Data2
3 4×200mm plastic tape 30pcs Colligate and fix the signal cables
4 EMUs installation screw 2pcs Fix EMU installation bracket
5 M8×40 nails 8sets Fix MCU
6 M10×30 nails 8sets Fix FPDC
7 4×20 screws 30pcs Fix bridge microphones
8 5×25 screws 10pcs Fix out bridge microphones
Copy of debug\ download \playback
9 CD 1pc
software, Manual
10 Keys 1pc Open/close the door of MCU
Out bridge microphone installation
11 2pcs Fix EMU
bracket
12 pyrocondensation pipe big/small 1pc Depends on scene demand
13 insulating tape 5pcs Depends on scene demand
3.2 Layout of Cables

Laying cables combined with location of MCU and external connection equipment (GPS, Gyro, SpeedLog,
AIS, VHF, Radar etc.). All the signal cables and power supply cables are laid between ship walls or ceiling walls.
Name of the Equipment Type of the Cable Quantity
GPS CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 1
GYRO COMPASS CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 1
SPEED LOG CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 1
AIS CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 1
ECHO SOUNDER CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 1
AUTOPILOT CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 1
MAIN ALARM* CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 1
VHF CHJ86/SC 1×2×0.75 2
MICROPHONE CHJ86/SC 3×2×0.75 6
RADAR/ECDIS VIDEO CABLE FOR VGA 4
PDC/FPDC ETHERNET CABLE CHJV82 8×0.25 2
RAP CABLE ETHERNET CABLE CHJV82 8×0.25 1
AC110/220V CJ86/SC 3×1.5 1
DC24V CJ86/SC 2×1.5 1
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Connection drawing is as following:
3.3 Installation of Main Cabinet Unit

The MCU is usually hung on the wall or pillar of the bridge. Confirm approximate position of the MCU
installation before exact orientation and drill work. The steps are as following:
⑴ Mark the point for screw holes and reservation area for the inner traverse line of the lateral cover of the
MCU by pencil;
⑵ Drill the holes by electric drill and fix the screws by supplied screws.
Drawing display is as below: (Unit: mm)
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Wires enter from the bottom of MCU as following picture:
3.4 Installation of Protective Data Capsule

PDC should be installed in the outer board of the ship near bridge, so that the possibility of survival and
callback is bigger. The installation position of PDC should apart from rigging and other potential impediment, and
be close to the ship’s central line as much as possible. Following cases should be considered at least when valuing
the best position:
⑴The distance is far enough to the oil or latent fire.
⑵It is separation of the things that may result in any mechanical damage.
⑶The environment should be suitable for the PDC work normally.
⑷Anybody can reach it and copy the data or maintain it.
⑸The diver or the robot will be salvaged easily. The area around the PDC should be free of obstacles.
⑹For the FPDC, when released from the container, it shouldn’t be blocked.
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3.4.1 Fastness of PDC

Weld the mounting base in a wide area close to central line on gyro board, and open a 30cm hole directly
behind the base (buttock direction). Weld the longer port of U pipe to hole area on board, and then cover rust-proof
lacquer and power lacquer after the welding.
①Connect PDC with installation bracket, and remove bolts to separate PDC from the bracket. Fasten the
bracket to the base with 4 sets of screws of M10×20.
② Install the PDC onto the bracket, and then fasten the bolts and envelope the label.
MOUNTING BRACKET FOR FIXED PDC
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3.4.2 Fastness of FPDC

The FPDC should, with greatest possibility, float-free and avoid being caught in railings, superstructure, etc.,
if the ship sinks.
The FPDC should be located so that it may be easily released manually and brought to the survival craft by
one person. It should therefore not be located in a radar mast or any other places which can only be reached by
vertical ladder.
Note: a float-free EPIRB may also be used to fulfill the requirements for one piece of equipment (of two),
which is capable of transmitting distress alert to shore from or near the navigation bridge of the ship. Under such
conditions the float-free EPIRB should fulfill the following additional requirements with regards to
location/installation:
The FPDC must be installed in the vicinity of the navigation bridge, i.e. on the wings of the navigation bridge.
A location on the top of the wheelhouse may be accepted to fulfill the requirement if accessible by stairs; or
It may be possible to activate the EPIRB remotely from the bridge. If remote activation is used, the EPIRB
should be installed so that it has unobstacted hemispherical line of sight to the satellite.
Note: It should be considered that the main force of the EPIRB is float-free activation. If the additional
requirements mentioned above can’t be met without reducing the reliability of the float-free activation, priority
should be given to this requirement. Alternatively, two float-free EPIRS should be installed.
The EPIRB should be equipped with a buoyant lanyard suitable for use as a tether to life craft etc. Such
buoyant lanyard should be arranged as to prevent its being trapped in the ship’s structure.
① Weld the mounting base to balustrade in the wide area of gyro board.
② Fasten the FPDC with four screws of M10×20 to mount base.
③ Open a hole on one side of the bridge door, and then weld the water tight head.
④ Lay the data transmission cables between MCU and PDC through water tight head. The cable layout stops
at FPDC installation area.
⑤ Connect the data transmission cables navigation plug with FPDC, and then install the FPDC into mounting
box. Cover it and insert the release implement pin.
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This side is welded to the hull
Bottom is supported by bracket
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Maintenance Cautions:
⑴ Every 2 year
The extended test including waterproof check and seal replacement shall be performed by one of service
agents authorized by the manufacturer.
The term of validity of an automatic hydrostatic release system is 2 years.
⑵ Every 4 year
Test shall be performed by one of the authorized service agents. The PSU must be replaced and the beacon
operation must be checked thoroughly.
The term of validity of a PSU is 3 years.
The PSU replacement must be performed only by an authorized agent who will dispose of it.
Do not open beacon.
Do not charge PSU.
Do not placing it close to fire.
Do not expose to temperature over 70℃.
Do not short circuit.
⑶ Test
Test period shall be no more than 30 seconds continuously in case of avoiding transmitting actual distress
signal.
Ⅰ Hydrostatic Release (Model: HRU-2)
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⑴ Be released automatically by water-pressure at the height of 2m -4m.

⑵ Have to replace releasing-pin every 2 years.
⑶Released hydrostatic release manually if releasing-pin is pulled out.
⑷Replace new hydrostatic release after removing fixed crews if replace hydrostatic release.
ⅡPDC Keeping Method
Ⅲ Battery Replacing Method
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3．Separate the bolts
Discharged Battery Case New Battery Case
4. Change new battery case on bottom part
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5. Close the bolts
6. Check the POWER lamp-light on test of switch
Ⅳ PDC Operating Method
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On EMERGENCY On CHECKING
Lift up the switch under red mark and press button Check the POWER lamp-light on test of
inside on emergency. switch
Note: Only On EMERGENCY!
3.5 Installation of Remote Alarm Panel

RAP is installed inside the bridge fastened by 4 sets M4×40mm screws. Two kinds of installation types for choice:
embedded type and wall-mounted type.
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3.6 Installation of Microphones

Microphones consist of bridge microphone unit and external microphone unit. There are 6 microphones for
standard configuration, of which each one is fixed on bridge sailing with four bolts of M4×40mm. There’re two
waterproof EMUs attached with mounting brackets. Each EMU is fixed on both sides of the bridge with four bolts
of M5×25mm. A water tight head must be welded to cables layout positions on the deck board to make sure water
tight. Distribution position is as following: one near the Autopilot, one near the Radar, one near the GMDSS
manipulating panel, one near the chart table, one on left wing and one on right wing.
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Manufacture provides MIC bracket.

Please drill holes to fix the bracket.
BMU EMU
Install Microphone brackets in the equipment cabinet: use an electric drill to open holes with
tungsten steel aiguilles of Ф16 and fix them.
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3.7 Installation of Remote Acquisition Unit

Remote Alarm Panel (RAP) is installed inside the bridge. It is fixed on the side bridge wall with four bolts of
M5.
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4 Connection of Serial Interfaces to the VDR and Recording of Data

4.1 GPS
Please use RS232←→RS422 serial-port converter and one side of converter can be directly connected with 9
needle serial-port (Please install firstly Replay Software on your computer referring to Operation Manual. And then
install serial port debugging tool and set Baud rate before receiving serial port information. Please change Baud
rate as 4800 through software if GPS is general format. In fact, Baud rate of GPS, GyroCompass, SpeedLog is
4800, except that AIS’ Baud rate is 38400 as required in IEC61162-1). Firstly Multimeter is used to measure signal
voltage of GPS signal output. Attention: this is a DC change voltage with upper limit of around 3.5—11V, and
following AIS, GyroCompass, SpeedLog etc. are the same. The different is the equipment. If test voltage is within
the range, connect the two lines on the other side of serial-port converter with GPS signal output interface.
Standard sentence for GPS is: $GPZDA, $GPGLL.

$GPGLL,3900.8533,N,12141.0883,E,054523,A*2C.
$GPZDA,054523,18,05,2007,-8,0*61.
Please set GPS output format as NMEA0183 if you cannot find correct $ZDA word. Some GPS load is very
big because lots of equipment is connected with GPS signals. GPS may work abnormally if it is connected to VDR.
In this case, please add one signal distributor (amplifier). You also can contact our company or purchaser at local.
4.2 GyroCompass
Some Gyro Compasses have no standard output in NEA0183 format. But most vessels have installed AIS
before which needs connecting Gyro signals. Thus, a Gyrocompass converter module should have been installed
accordingly before for us to make use of. Gathering method is the same as AIS, GPS.
Standard sentence for Gyro Compass is: $HEHDT.

$HEHDT,161.7,T*2E.
There maybe also an exception: If there’s no GyroCompass converter module on board,
please contact our company for delivery or purchase it from local navigation companies.
4.3 SpeedLog
Connect to VDR directly as above to check if there’s standard NMEA0183 output from
Speed Log. However, there’s no standard NMEA0183 output for most vessels. We will offer a
converter module of SpeedLog, and connect it according to our reference manual. Meanwhile,
check whether the output signal that did not pass transformation is the standard NMEA 0183
format sentence by using COM debugging tool.
Standard sentence for Speed Log is: $VDVHW or $VDVBW.
If debugging is normal, connect our cable to the output interface of the converter with the other side to VDR.
4.4 Radar/ECDIS Image
The Radar/ECDIS Image Data must be gathered if Radar/ECDIS has standard interface, with the adoption of 5
cores 25m SKK VGA video cable, both ends of the cable have 15 holes VGA video cable plug. The both ends
respectively connect with vessel’s radar video output interface and the radar video input of VDR MCU. If vessel’s
Radar video output is BNC interface, just by way of BNC-VGA converter to convert; if DVI or HDMI interface,
just by way of DVI-VGA or HDMI-VGA converter to convert. Please connect MB directly if image interface is
LAN interface. Non-standard resolution rate & refresh rate of Radar output signal may be regarded as non-standard
signal output, which should be adjusted as standard output terminal by related radar manufacturers.
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Radar output interface & signals must meet the following requirements:
1) mode of output interface is: VGA, BNC, LAN.
2)The standard refers to display monitors with screen resolutions between 640×350 and 1280×1024, while
refresh rates between 60Hz and 85Hz and 1600×1200 with a refresh rate of 60 Hz. As following picture:
4.5 AIS
Check whether the AIS signal format is correct through COM debugging window in
computer as did in 4.1——4.3.
(NOTE: Baud rate should be changed as 38400)
Standard sentence for AIS is:!AIVDO, !AIVDM.
!AIVDO,1,1,,,1:UAAb10018e1odFDgQ7;r:68000,0*70.
!AIVDM,1,1,,A,169E5dP0008dpQ<FC3;jt:48282T,0*64.
Then connect the cable to AIS signal output interface, and finish the gathering of AIS
signals.
4.6 ECHO SOUNDER
The ECHO SOUNDER data must be gathered when the VDR is installed. If it has the
standard signal interface when the VDR is installed, the data must be gathered, too.
Standard sentence for ECHO SOUNDER is: $SSDPT,28.0,3,100 or
$SSDBT,1.0,f,2.0,M,3.0,F.
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4.7 Autopilot
The autopilot shall be connected when the VDR is installed.
Standard sentence for autopilot is: $APHTD,A,0.0,R,H,N,35,4,2.5,3.5,0.0,5,H,T,A,A,A,85.
4.8 Main Alarm
The Main Alarm signals should be collected by the VDR. Usually there is no standard interface for main alarm,
thus the signals are sent to the RAU. And then the RAU sends the out the standard signals.
4.9 Engine Telegraph Propeller
The Engine Telegraph Propeller data is required by the VDR.
Standard sentence for it is: $RCETL, A, 03, 20, C, 0.
4.10 VHF Radio
We only need to connect the Main VHF although there are several VHFs on board (Make it
clear from seaman). Check VHF installation manual whether it has standard signal output
interface. If does, connect to VDR directly. Otherwise, use the VHF converter module in our
equipment cabinet. Check the drawing in converter module to connect it, with the other head
connect to VHF interface of VDR.
Note:
1 Other serial port signals may be set and debugged according to the operations
above.
2 Signals shall be processed and converted by PAU firstly if connected signals are non-serial
port signals.
signals are not serial port signals.
4.11 Connection of Remote Acquisition Unit
Please connect the digital and analog into the RAU, and it will output the standard signals to the MCU. The
power is 24VDC.
Please connect the analog to the Analog terminal and the digital to the Digital terminal.
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RAU defined terminal is fixed to J1--(37\38;39\40), that is
RAU cable is 4-core. When AC power & DC Power are both cut off, power to RAU is cut off, too. 4-core
cable definitions: Black: NMEA+; Blue: NMEA-; Red: 24V+; Brown: GND; Black & Blue is signal line, Red &
Brown is power line.
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Some vessels need more acquisition models. A main acquisition model must be chosen if these acquisition
models are parallel connection. The main unit SW DIP-4 switch settings must be “0000”, other Modules’
settings code must be exclusive. Otherwise, acquisition models are not able to work normally. Connect code
sequence and output of all the Sub-RAU in parallel to the MCU. If there is only one acquisition model, the settings
of SW DIP-4 needn’t be changed, and the default value is “0000”.
Note: “1” is low bit, “4” is high bit. (Please refer to later sheet)
Refer to the drawing:
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The settings is “1” when the switch is “ON”, while the settings is “0” when the switch is far from “ON”. See
drawing (in order to observe clearly, the upper part of switch is in blue and “0000” is Main-Acquisition Module)
The below drawings is “0001”, i.e. the first Sub-Acquisition Module
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Below is “0010”, i.e. the second Sub-Acquisition Module
Below is “0011”, i.e. the third Sub-Acquisition Module.
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In order for unification, we propose the settings of more Acquisition Modules adopt the below Code (Binary)
No. of Acquisition Module SW DIP-4 Settings
4 3 2 1
Main-Acquisition Module 0 0 0 0
No.1 Sub-Acquisition Module 0 0 0 1
No.11Sub-Acquisition Module 1 0 1 1
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5 Startup of System after Installation

5.1 These are the ports in the VDR Mother Board
Note:
Drawing above is the cable connection terminals, which connect corresponding signals with MCU terminal
unit. Detailed connection modes are as follows:
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Note:
1 Serial port channel may be assigned by yourself according to equipment situation on vessel;
2 Our microphone owes excellent performance with 4 EMUs as standard configuration;
3 LAN (HUB) whose function includes online playback and PDC data download is on the upper side of Mother
Board. Download playback manual is for reference.
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5.2 Settings to Various Channels

Before startup of system, settings of various channels must be done as follows:
There are two methods to make the settings of VDR:
1. Use HUB online to make long-distance settings;
2. Pull out the data storage card Data 1 from Main Cabinet Unit, through Reader to read it. Insert it into
Computer, the Data 1 will be a Disk, and then in the Computer you can make the settings.
5.2.1 Use HUB Online to Make the Long-distance Setting

⑴ Please first connect the Computer and the MCU with this cable. RJ-45 Ethernet interface shall be inserted
into Computer, another interface shall be connected with the HUB interface in the Main Cabinet Unit, see the
below picture.
The length of the cable is at least 3 meter.
Set the Computer’s IP Address to: 192.168.0.91
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In the pop-up box, click “Properties” button, pop up the following box, double-click “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)”, and then set IP as: 192.168.0.91, Mask: 255.255.255.0, Gateway: 192.168.0.1.
As following:
(1) Open “VDRconfig”, show the following page:

No.1 Vessel Fixed Information
No.2 No. 3 No.4 No.5 No.6
NO.7 Function Buttons
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Software configuration consists of 7 parts:

No. Configuration Keys Configuration Function
Configure ship information configuration, record

1 Vessel Fixed Information
software version number and IMO number.
Configure 4 video signal source, video resolution, offset,

2 Video Configuration
network IP address and port number etc.
3 Audio Configuration Configure MICs and position information of VHF.
4 Uart Configuration Configure position of serial ports and alarm time.
Configure detailed information of sensor manufacturer,

5 NMEA Input
model, version number and explanation for NMEA input.
6 RAU Configuration Configure digital signals and analog signals
7 Function Buttons Common function controls
I. Vessel Fixed Information
Ship Information Configuration Bar: input information and click on “Save Fixed Info.”
II. Video Configuration
Video configuration consists of 4 VGA input and 4 LAN input. Click on “VGA MODE” and “LAN MODE”
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separately to activate configuration, and then save current configuration parameter in configuration file by “Save
Video” button.
VGA model can connect 4 VGA signals.

Setting Controls Function Notes
Support resolution configuration list in drop
resolution Configure video resolution and refresh rate
menu
up offset Configure up offset of video images Range: -8~7, usually the range of “up” and
down offset Configure down offset of video images “down” are equal or similar
left offset Configure left offset of video images Range: -512~511, usually the range of “left”
right offset Configure right offset of video images and “right” are equal or similar.
Judge “up”, “down”, “left” and “right”
Obtain current offset of
On line offset and modify offset based on images of
VGA(VGA1/VGA2/VGA3/VGA4)
real-time playback software
Real-time playback software will display
after-sale image effect when about 15
seconds after click on “confirm” button.
Click on “Save Video” once normal image
Confirm Confirm button of image offset
display is confirmed. The “confirm” is just
online configuration, thus it is necessary to
click on “Save Video” to save modified
value
LAN model can connect 4 LAN signals.
Fill in IP and PORT in software configuration according to IP and PORT of radar and EСDIS, and then click
on “Save Video”.
III. Audio Configuration
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VDR defaults to 4 BMUs, 4 EMUs and 2 VHFs.
Fill in position information according to position of equipment connected. You can fill in by yourself if there
are no alternatives. BMU and EMU can be extended 2 more separately. Click on “Save Audio” after modification.
IV. Uart Configuration
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VDR be connected to 24 serial ports:

Configuration Controls Function Operation & Parameter
GPS configuration is CH 01, baud
System time source: usually GPS rare is 4800, UTC And Position
UTC And Position Source time is applied and serial Source is CH 01. Click on “Save
channel is chosen. Uart” to save configuration after
modification.
RAP alarms and provides alarm
Default alarm time is 60s after serial
Alert information, if equipment is pulled
port communication is over.
out or out of connection for 60s.
V. NMEA Input
For some non-standard statements, they can be configured in NMEA configuration. Click on “Save NMEA”
button after modification.
VI. RAU Configuration
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RAU can collect digital signals and analog signals from other equipments. VDR can connect to 7 RAU at
most, and each RAU connect 32 digital signals and 8 analog signals.
Switch button is used to configure digital signals.
Analog button is used to configure analog signals.
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VII. Commonly-used Function Buttons
Buttons Function Introduction Operation
Current configuration will be
Online Update Online upload configuration buttons uploaded to VDR when click on
“Online Update” button.
Click on “Current Set” button,
configuration of VDR will be

Online download configuration
Current Set obtained and displayed in current
buttons
configuration software
automatically.
Reboot VDR Reboot VDR Reboot VDR
Poweroff VDR Poweroff VDR Poweroff VDR
Reboot PDC Reboot PDC Reboot PDC
Reboot FPDC Reboot FPDC Reboot FPDC
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5.2.2 Configuration with the Data Storage Card

The second method of making the settings of VDR is that you can pull out the data storage card Data 1 from
Main Cabinet Unit. Insert it into Computer and read it through Card Reader. It will be a Disk in the Computer. You
can have a good configuration file copy directly to the Data1 in data card.
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6 System Startup
During installation，maintenance or operation，After configuration, we can start the MCU. Please switch on the
MCU, the microphones will sound. It means they are checking themselves. After checking, if all signals are normal,
the RAP will show: MCU Connecting.
For example:
The RAP will take one minute to check itself when it is switch on, and it will show “MCU Connecting” on
this period. If the system is normal, it will continue show “SYSTEM OK” after 10 seconds.
When the system fault happens, the “SYS Fault” will flash. Please press the “Mute” to stop buzzing and press
the “ACK Flash” to stop the flashing.
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Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)

Qingdao Headway Technology Co., Ltd.

1 PURPOSE AND REFERENCES ...................................................................................................................... - 3 -

1.1 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................................ - 3 -

2 SYSTEM COMPONENTS ....................................................................................................................................... - 4 -

2.1 MAIN CABINET UNIT ................................................................................................................................................. - 4 -

3.1 ACCESSORIES FOR INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. - 8 -

4 CONNECTION OF SERIAL INTERFACES TO THE VDR AND RECORDING OF DATA .................................................. - 22 -

4.1 GPS ..................................................................................................................................................................... - 22 -

5 STARTUP OF SYSTEM AFTER INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... - 30 -

5.1 THESE ARE THE PORTS IN THE VDR MOTHER BOARD...................................................................................................... - 30 -

6 SYSTEM STARTUP .............................................................................................................................................. - 42 -

7 COMPLETE SYSTEM DIAGRAM

Name Standard Distance

Connect grounding devices to hull in safety.

1 Purpose and References

Components Type Software version

2.1 Main Cabinet Unit

Specific distribution is shown as below:

Data Download Interface

Data Storage Card: Data 2

Data Storage Card: Data 1

2.2 Remote Acquisition Unit

The EMU is as following picture:

2.4 Remote Alarm Panel

2.5 Protective Data Capsule

The FPDC is as following picture:

S/N Accessories Qty Function

3.2 Layout of Cables

Connection drawing is as following:

3.3 Installation of Main Cabinet Unit

Wires enter from the bottom of MCU as following picture:

3.4 Installation of Protective Data Capsule

3.4.1 Fastness of PDC

MOUNTING BRACKET FOR FIXED PDC

3.4.2 Fastness of FPDC

This side is welded to the hull

Bottom is supported by bracket

⑴ Be released automatically by water-pressure at the height of 2m -4m.

ⅡPDC Keeping Method

Ⅲ Battery Replacing Method

3．Separate the bolts

Discharged Battery Case New Battery Case

4. Change new battery case on bottom part

5. Close the bolts

6. Check the POWER lamp-light on test of switch

Ⅳ PDC Operating Method

3.5 Installation of Remote Alarm Panel

3.6 Installation of Microphones

Manufacture provides MIC bracket.

3.7 Installation of Remote Acquisition Unit

4 Connection of Serial Interfaces to the VDR and Recording of Data

Standard sentence for GPS is: $GPZDA, $GPGLL.

Standard sentence for Gyro Compass is: $HEHDT.

Standard sentence for Speed Log is: $VDVHW or $VDVBW.

RAU defined terminal is fixed to J1--(37\38;39\40), that is

Brown is power line.

Refer to the drawing:

The below drawings is “0001”, i.e. the first Sub-Acquisition Module

Below is “0010”, i.e. the second Sub-Acquisition Module

Below is “0011”, i.e. the third Sub-Acquisition Module.

5 Startup of System after Installation