System Overview; Vdr-100G3 System Components; Base System - Rutter VDR-100G3 Installation Manual

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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

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VDR-100G3 System Components

The VDR-100G3 is a modular data storage system for marine vessels. It is designed to collect
and maintain a secure, retrievable record of information related to the vessel's position,
movement, physical status, and command and control.
While this manual references the VDR-100G3, it is also applicable to the Simplified Voyage Data
Recorder (VDR-100G3S) unless otherwise stated.
There are 3 types of information recorded by a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR):
1. Audio data acquired from microphones mounted in the immediate vicinity of a vessel's
main bridge workstations and a primary VHF radio is required to be recorded. The
VDR-100G3 has the capability to record public address systems, internal
communications, additional radios, or audio data from other areas of the ship if
necessary.
2. Video data captured at 15 second intervals from one of the ship's master displays. The
VDR-100G3 can record images captured from multiple radars, electronic chart, or
CCTV displays at various capture intervals. A Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR)
is required to capture video data but if no output is available AIS may be connected
instead.
3. NMEA 0183/IEC 61162 data related to the position, heading, speed, wind, water depth,
hull openings, bulkhead doors, alarm status, maneuvering commands, and responses
can be recorded with the VDR-100G3. Through the implementation of an interface
module, non-standard data can be converted to this format.
For a complete list of data items to be recorded, refer to the IEC 61996.2.and
MSC.163(78) performance standards.
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Base System

The VDR-100G3 is a fully IMO compliant VDR. The base system consists of the following
components:
1. Data Processing Unit (DPU), consisting of:
Data Management Module (DMM)
Power Supply Module
Power Control Centre
2 x 12Ah 12V batteries
Cooling Fan
4GB USB Memory Stick
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2. Interfaces , consisting of:
4-Channel Audio Module: upgradeable
1-Channel Video Module: upgradeable
8-Channel NMEA Module: upgradeable
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The Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) is an optional component. The above interfaces can
optionally be installed in a DAU cabinet.
VDR-100G3/G3S Installation Manual
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08/10/2008