Mounting L3 Hvr/Svr Fixed Frm/Sfrm Capsules; Connecting The L3 Hvr/Svr Fixed Frm/Sfrm Capsule Fixed Sfrm - Rutter VDR-100G3 Installation Manual

12.2.2.7

Mounting L3 HVR/SVR Fixed FRM/SFRM Capsules

Plan to mount the L3 HVR/SVR Fixed FRM/SFRM Capsule near the bridge on the external deck
to increase the probability of its survival and recovery after an incident. The capsule must be
positioned clear of rigging and other potential obstructions and as near to the centreline of the
ship as practically possible.
NOTE: Refer to diagrams in the Appendix 7: Approved Drawings for specific L3 HVR/SVR
capsule details.
Criteria to be considered when assessing the optimum position shall include but not be limited to
the following:
1. Separation from fuel or other potential fire sources;
2. Separation from probable sources of mechanical damage;
3. Operational environment for continued serviceability;
4. Accessibility for copying of recorded data and for routine maintenance;
5. Facilitation of underwater removal and retrieval by both divers and ROVs;
6. Clear unobstructed space around the capsule to allow an ROV or diver to work; and
7. Mounted away from sound absorbing materials such as honeycomb structure, tarpaulin
fabrics, clothing, cargo, etc to ensure that the Rutter FRM (RUT-02447) Fixed Capsule
beacon operates correctly.
The L3 HVR/SVR Fixed FRM/SFRM Capsule is supplied with interconnect cable. These cables
must connect to the VDR-100G3/S through a junction box (not provided with VDR-100G3/S).
The junction box must be shielded and connected to the hull of the vessel. The junction box is
normally mounted on the exterior deck and located near the FRM/SFRM and positioned within
range of the interconnect cable. All hull penetrations for cables must be fitted with waterproof
glands (not provided with VDR-100G3/S).
12.2.2.8

Connecting the L3 HVR/SVR Fixed FRM/SFRM Capsule Fixed SFRM

The wiring of the connections between the VDR-100G3 and the L3 HVR/SVR Fixed FRM/SFRM
Capsule is via the RJ45 connector (illustrated in Figure 12-7 - RJ45 Connector).
The junction box adjacent to the FRM/SFRM on the vessel's outside deck is not supplied with the
VDR-100G3/S. It connects the cables provided with the FRM to the cables connecting to the
VDR-100G3/S.
This junction box can be located inside, but must be located within the cable distance of the
SFRM cables. It must also be fully screened and connected to the vessel's hull. If mounted
outside, it must also be waterproof.
Rutter uses the 568B standard for all straight-thru Ethernet cables.
Rutter uses the crossover standard noted below for all cross-over Ethernet cables.
VDR-100G3/G3S Installation Manual
Chapter 12: Final Recording Medium Setup, Rev. 1.5
Figure 12–8: RJ45 Connector
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