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Rutter Technologies Inc. Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, Rutter Technologies Inc assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information...
Downloading FRM/SFRM Data Directly to the Playback/Client PC ....24 No VDR Communications with FRM/SFRM..............25 4.2.1 Connecting to a Rutter FRM (RUT-02447) Fixed Capsule or L3 HVR/SVR Fixed FRM/SFRM Capsule ......................25 4.2.2 Connecting to a Rutter-ACR Float-Free SFRM Capsule ........26 4.2.3...
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Muting Audible Alarm ....................37 Dimming the Display ....................37 Test Screen ......................... 37 Alarm Code Description ....................38 Playback Software................ 40 Playback Installation – Client/Standalone PC ............. 40 Starting the Playback Application................41 6.2.1 Configuration File ....................42 Choosing Data for Playback..................42 6.3.1 Unarchive Extracted Data..................
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VDR-100G2S Reference Please note that while this manual references the VDR-100G2, it is also applicable to the Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (VDR-100G2S) unless otherwise stated. The VDR-100G2S has many similar components to the VDR-100G2, with the following differences: The Video Module is only required if the vessel’s radar has an available COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) interface.
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Retrieval Method No 1 for instructions on retrieving data from this internal hard drive. 2. Multiple data sets can be stored to the Rutter USB Memory Stick. Current data or secured data sets copied to the Memory Stick can be manually initiated via the OAU. Refer to Section 3 –...
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The IMO Guidelines on Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) Ownership and Recovery white paper is available in Appendix D of this document. IMPORTANT! While this manual references the VDR-100G2, it is also applicable to the Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (VDR-100G2S) unless otherwise stated. VDR-100G2/G2S Data Recovery Manual RUT-UM-02-003_Rev1.9...
If a vessel owner is unable to provide the required files, it will be necessary to contact Rutter Technologies Inc. (contact information is available in Appendix C of this document).
Installation of Download Software on Client PC There are two (2) steps necessary to install the Download application onto the client PC: Copy the Download application (VDR_Download.exe) from the supplied media to the desktop of the download computer, or if an install file is supplied, double-click the “Install VDR Download.exe”...
Connecting to the VDR To connect the Client PC to the VDR, complete the following steps: Locate the VDR Data Port, a RJ45 wall jack, mounted on the bridge. Figure 2-2 - VDR Data Port Connect the Client PC to the VDR Data Port via a straight-through Ethernet cable. Note! Ensure the time setting on the Client PC is set to GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) and the daylight savings time setting is disabled.
Download Current Data Set Complete the following steps to begin the download of the current data set: Select ‘Start download’ from the ‘Download Controls’ menu. Figure 2-4 - Download Controls Menu Enter a password when prompted. Once prompted with the ‘Download Settings’ window (see Figure 2.5 - Download Settings Window), choose from the following available settings: ‘Download complete data set’.
Confirm all settings are correct in the confirmation window and press ‘OK’ (if they are not, press ’Cancel’ and make the appropriate changes in the ‘Download Settings’ window). Figure 2-6 - Sample Download Directory Once a download is complete, “MainAudio”, “MainNMEA”, and “MainVideo” folders are visible. The vdrparams.ini and vdr-cfg.txt files are also downloaded and saved to the specified download directory.
5. To download a complete dataset, choose the “Download complete data set” radio button under ‘Download duration’. To download a partial dataset, choose “Download partial data set”. 6. If choosing to download a partial dataset, a window will appear from which the time range to be downloaded must be chosen.
Extended NMEA Download The Extended NMEA data set is a VDR-100G2 option, which supports the recording of up to 185 days of NMEA data to the DMM. When an extended NMEA download occurs, no video or audio data is included in the download. To select the extended NMEA download, check the ‘Extended NMEA Download’...
Error Log and Battery Log To download the error log or battery log file, select the applicable item (‘Download Error Log’ or ‘Download Battery Log’) from the ‘Download Controls’ menu. The system will prompt the user to select a location to save the log file. Disconnecting from the VDR To disconnect, simply choose ‘Exit’...
RSM - USB Memory Stick – Retrieval Method N The primary means of removing data recorded by the VDR-100G2 is via the USB Memory Stick (version 4.05.00 of the vdr_record.exe application and later). Each VDR from Serial No. 20107020850 forward includes a USB Memory Stick. For units built prior to this time, the primary means of removing data is via the RSM.
The minimum requirements for a PC outlined in Section 2 - Client PC Download – Retrieval Method No 1. Rutter Technologies’ playback software. Important! Downloading a secure data set to the USB Memory Stick is done using the same procedure as downloading to the RSM (described below). If a system has both an RSM and USB Memory Stick connected at the same time, the download instructions below will only download data to the USB Memory Stick.
Important! If Auto Archiving is enabled, do not physically disconnect the Remote Storage Module before disconnecting it from the system via the OAU. See Section 3.1.4 - Disconnecting the RSM for instructions on disconnecting via the OAU. It is also recommended to power off the unit prior to physically disconnecting it. Once the RSM is physically disconnected from the DMM, it will take approximately one (1) minute for the system to recognize this disconnect.
The selected secured data set will be copied to the USB Memory Stick/RSM. As the data is copied, the OAU display will indicate the percentage of data that has been copied. To cancel the download, simply press “Cancel” on the OAU menu pad. 3.1.3 Copying Extended NMEA Data The VDR100G2 can optionally store up to 185 days of NMEA data.
Connecting Client PC to RSM To retrieve data from the RSM using the Client PC, complete the following steps: 1. Physically disconnect the RSM Ethernet cable and connect it to the Client PC using an “A to B mini” USB cable. 2.
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Contact information for the FRM/SFRM manufacturer mentioned above is available in Appendix C – Contact Information. It will also be necessary to contact Rutter Technologies Inc., providing the vessel name and IMO number in order to receive the necessary download, playback, configuration, and partition information files (contact information is available in Appendix C of this document).
Record Application 4.06.00 and earlier directly to the VDR-100G2, refer to Section 4.1.1.2 Jotron Float-Free SFRM Capsule (pre 4.07.00). 1. Start the FRM Download Application by clicking “Start”, “All Programs”, “Rutter”, “VDR”, and finally “FRM Download”. Alternatively, locate the FRM Download.exe file in the VDR-100G2 ‘C:\VDRApps\’...
Figure 4-2 – Download Wizard FRM Setup Page 3. Select “Use default settings to connect to FRM” and click next. Figure 4-3 - Download Wizard FRM Connection Settings Page 4. Select the data types you wish to download (Ensure all are selected). 5.
Figure 4-4 - Download Wizard Data Management Page 6. Enter the password to begin the download process. The default password is ‘VDR’ (case sensitive). Note! Depending on the FRM/SFRM design, the download process may take anywhere from 15 minute up to 4 hours. Figure 4-5 –...
8. Once the download is complete, disconnect from the FRM/SFRM by selecting ‘Exit’ from the ‘File’ menu. 9. The downloaded data may now be moved to a Playback PC running the Rutter Playback software for review. See Section 4.1.1.3 Copying the Downloaded Data to a Playback PC for details.
4. The downloaded data may now be moved to a Playback PC running the Rutter Playback software for review. See Section 4.1.1.3 Copying the Downloaded Data to a Playback PC for details. 4.1.1.3 Copying the Downloaded Data to a Playback PC With the data now downloaded to the VDR-100G2, it may now be moved to a Playback PC running the Rutter Playback Application for review.
Playback PC, and enter ‘\\200.200.200.200\Secured Data’ in the ‘Folder’ text box. Figure 4-9 – Mapping the Secured Data Drive 5. When prompted, enter ‘MyUser’ for the user name and ‘Rutter’ for the password. Please note that these entries are case-sensitive.
Figure 4-10 – Enter Password and User name 6. When the Playback PC connects to the ‘Secured Data’ drive on the VDR-100G2, it will appear in Windows Explorer. Figure 4-11 – The Mapped Secured Data Drive 7. Select the downloaded data set of interest, and copy it to the Playback PC. 4.1.1.3.2 Copying the Downloaded Data Via RSM / Download USB Drive If the FRM/SFRM data was downloaded to the VDR-100G2’s RSM or Download USB Drive, the investigator can copy the data directly to the Playback PC.
A 100 Base-TX Ethernet Interface (RJ45). Rutter Technologies Inc. proprietary FRM Download Application software. Note! The following information is only applicable to the Rutter FRM (RUT-02447) Fixed Capsule, the L3 HVR/SVR Fixed FRM/SFRM Capsule and the Rutter-ACR Float-Free SFRM Capsule. For information on connecting to the Jotron Float-Free SFRM Capsule, refer to the manufacturer’s technical manual.
1. Copy the FRM Download Application installer (FRM Download Setup.exe) from the VDR Data Recovery CD supplied by Rutter Technologies Inc. to the desktop of the Client PC. 2. Once copied, locate the file entitled ‘FRM Download Setup.exe’ and double-click it.
4. The ‘Choose Components’ page there will be an option to include or exclude ‘Windows Services for Unix’. This option should be checked when using the FRM Download Application with a Rutter Fixed Capsule. Otherwise, this option can be unchecked. Figure 4-16 - Setup Wizard Component Selection Page 5.
Figure 4-17 – Setup Wizard Install Location Page 6. Installation will proceed until the process is completed Figure 4-18 – Installing the Application Files 7. Once the FRM Download Application setup wizard has completed, click ‘Finish’ to complete the installation process. VDR-100G2/G2S Data Recovery Manual RUT-UM-02-003_Rev1.9...
4.2.5 Copy VDRParams.ini Copy the ‘vdrparams.ini’ file to the ‘C:\WINDOWS’ folder from the VDR Data Recovery Software CD supplied by Rutter Technologies Inc. 4.2.6 Setting the Client PC IP Address The IP address of the Client PC must be altered to match the IP of the FRM/SFRM (excluding the last segment).
2. From the “Download” Menu select “Download Wizard…”. Select the FRM/SFRM type for this download session from the list of FRM/SFRMs on the first page of the Download Wizard Figure 4-22 – Download Wizard FRM Setup Page 3. Select “Use default settings to connect to FRM” and click next. Figure 4-23 –...
5. Use the ‘Browse’ button to select a suitable location to extract the contents of the FRM/SFRM Note! There must be sufficient free memory space to accommodate the entire downloaded data set. This may require up to 4GB of free memory space, dependant on the FRM/SFRM being downloaded.
Figure 4-25 – Download in Progress 7. When the download has completed successfully, a message will appear in the log window of the FRM Download Application indicating the download has completed along with the elapsed download time and the average speed of the download. Figure 4-26 –...
4. If the NMEA data is compressed, copy the decompressNMEA.exe file located on the VDR Data Recovery CD supplied by Rutter Technologies Inc to the Client PC desktop and run it on the downloaded NMEA data. 5. The downloaded data may now be reviewed using the Rutter Playback software.
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Operation & Alarm Unit – Operating Guide The following section provides a user guide for operating the VDR-100G2/S. All user-level operation occurs via the OAU. The OAU provides the ability to secure data as well as offering audible alarms that alert the user to potential problems with the unit and/or component connections.
Viewing Secured Data To view previously secured data sets, complete the following steps: 1. Press the “View Data” button on the OAU menu pad. 2. Secured data sets appear two (2) per screen. If more than two (2) secured data sets exist, press the “Prev”...
Alarm Code Description Listed below are the alarm codes that may appear on the OAU LCD display: Alarm Code Description System Error Communication with the Record Application has been lost Video Error Communication with the Video Module has been lost Audio Error Communication with the Audio Module has been lost FRM Error...
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Playback Software The playback module accompanies the base model VDR and is resident on the download client PC. Additional playback software is available for use in shore-side offices. This additional software is necessary for the playback of data on the RSM or other media once it has been removed from the ship and transported to the office environment.
Figure 6-3 – Installing Message Window 4. The install process will place a shortcut to the playback software on the desktop. Starting the Playback Application To start the playback application, double click the playback icon located on the desktop (as mentioned in step 4 of the installation process above).
6.2.1 Configuration File The vessel displayed in the Playback application is automatically configured via the ship’s configuration file, which is created by the installation technician during the installation of the VDR. The configuration file pertaining to the ship whose data will be used by the Playback application must be located in an easily accessed location on the local hard drive of the playback PC.
NMEADir.vdr for NMEA data and VideoDir.vdr for video data. Selecting any one of these three files will open a data set for playback. Note! If the download directory does not display three (3) files with extensions of “.vdr”, it is possible that the Microsoft operating system is treating them as hidden files.
Figure 6-9 – Enabling Ethernet Broadcasting The broadcast will occur on UDP Port 4450 and 4451. Refer to the relevant ECS manual to properly enable a PC to receive an Ethernet broadcast from Rutter Technologies’ Playback software. Starting the Playback To start the data playback, complete the following steps: 1.
Start Time Scrollbar Figure 6-11 – Choose Start Time For Playback Passwords There are 2 passwords required to run the playback software. The first is necessary to run the playback. It is supplied with the software and can be changed by choosing ‘Set Password’...
While playback is stopped, the ‘Fast Forward Rate’ drop down box can be used to set the playback fast forward speed. Note! The ‘Fast Forward Rate’ drop down box cannot be manipulated once a playback has started. To activate the fast forward feature, press the ‘Fast Forward’ button. Return the playback to normal time by pressing the fast forward button a second time.
Figure 6-14 – Audio Interface To activate the audio portion of a playback, choose ‘Unlock Audio’ from the ‘Audio’ file menu (see Figure 6.15 – Audio Menu). A prompt will appear requiring a password; the default password supplied with the VDR-100G2 is “VDR”. Press ‘OK’ to activate the audio data and make each channel in the ‘Audio’...
Conning Tab Screen The Conning Data Tab is the default screen upon Playback start-up. In addition to the Propulsion and Video Channel(s) (for example, PORT X-Band, STBD S-Band, and CCTV) information tab(s) found in the centre of the screen, the Conning Data Tab also contains the following information (all along the upper left hand side of the tab screen): Date –...
6.9.2.1 Propulsion Data Tab The Propulsion Data Tab is custom designed for each individual ship according to propulsion systems, bow thruster configuration and NMEA strings broadcast by bridge electronics. These displays are dependant upon the VDRPlayback.ini file created for a particular ship. Figure 6-18 –...
Figure 6-19 – MultiPilot Tab The images are captured directly from the radar display; therefore any radar supporting ECDIS or chart displays will have the ECDIS or chart image recorded. Note! If proprietary data is present in the data playback, a “Proprietary” conning tab may appear.
6.10 AIS Playback Tab Screen The ‘AIS Playback’ Tab Screen displays information captured from the ship’s AIS. Figure 6-20 – AIS Playback Tab There are a number of features available within the AIS Playback tab screen that allow a user to better interpret the downloaded information.
Figure 6-21 – Targets Information Section Specific ship information is also available in the following tabs (located below the above mentioned tabs): Collision Info – provides information specific to a selected ship’s navigational course. Target Info – provides registered information (e.g., MMSI, IMO, etc.) specific to a selected ship.
Center on Selected Target – If this checkbox is selected the view screen will center on the selected target. Set Center Button – To set the center point of the view screen, press the “Set Center” button, position the mouse pointer on a location on the view screen and left-click. This point will now be the center point of the view screen.
6.11 Fire Doors Tab Screen The Fire Doors Tab Screen displays information regarding the status of the ship’s fire doors. The colour of the light adjacent to the door name, dependant upon the configuration, indicates an active (often indicated with the colour red) or non-active (often indicated with the colour green) door or opening.
6.13 Hull Openings Tab Screen The Hull Openings Tab Screen displays information regarding the status of the ship’s hull openings. The colour of the light adjacent to the door name, dependant upon the configuration, indicates an active (often indicated with the colour red) or non-active (often indicated with the colour green) door or opening.
6.15 Alarms Tab Screen An alarm is an “on” event, only displaying when triggered. When an alarm occurs, the word “ALARM” will display in the lower left corner of the Playback interface. The Alarms tab allows a user to view information pertaining to all triggered alarms. 6.16 Data Extraction The volume of data contained in downloaded VDR data sets can be very large.
6.16.2 Selecting Data for Extraction With the Data Extraction window open it is now necessary to select a segment of data to extract and an extraction destination. 1. 3 data stream options (Video, Audio, and NMEA) are available for download. Check the adjacent checkbox to select the desired data stream.
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Contact the OEM with details of the damage incurred by the unit. Contact information is provided in Appendix C – Contact Information. Contact the Rutter Technologies Inc. and provide all available information about the vessel and FRM/SFRM unit in question in order to receive the necessary files for data download, playback, and interpretation (contact information is provided in Appendix C –...
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Appendix B – Software Download (FTP) Rutter Technologies may require, from time-to-time, approved technicians to download updated software via a Rutter FTP site. Access to this site will require a Rutter Technologies provided password. The following instructions are provided as a step-by-step procedure for downloading software via...
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Please contact the OEM directly at the address and contact numbers listed on the following page to make this arrangement. Shipping labels are provided for the FRM/SFRM manufacturer that Rutter Technologies Incorporated currently uses and supports with the Voyage Data Recorder VDR-100G2. A...
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P.O. Box 54 NO-3280 Tjodalyng, Norway Telephone: +47 33 13 97 00 Facsimile: +47 33 12 67 80 Web: http://www.jotron.com Contact Information for Rutter Technologies Inc.: Rutter Technologies Inc. 70 Brookfield Road St. John’s, Newfoundland Canada A1E 3T9 Telephone: +1 709 368 4213 (available on a 24-hour basis) Facsimile: +1 709 368 1337 Web: http://www.ruttertech.com...
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L-3 Communications Shipping Labels: Included on the following two pages.
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