Corrective Maintenance; Alarm Code Descriptions - Rutter VDR-100G3 Installation Manual

14.2

Corrective Maintenance

14.2.1

Alarm Code Descriptions

Listed below are the alarm codes that may appear on the OAU LCD display:
Alarm Code
System Error
Video Error
Audio Error
FRM Error
Power Fail
PCM Error
Remote Error
Serial Error
Mic Error
Disk Error
GPS Error
NOTE: Pressing the "Mute" button acknowledges the alarm code and silences the alarm. The red
alarm indicator lamp will stay illuminated until all alarm conditions are cleared. If there is more
than one alarm condition, the OAU display will cycle through the current alarm messages.
SYSTEM ERROR: Turn the ship breaker for the VDR/SVDR power OFF. Wait 2 hours and 15
minutes. Turn the VDR/SVDR power breaker back on and see if this has cleared the error. If error
returns, arrange service to have the error investigated and repaired.
VIDEO ERROR: Open Data Processing Unit (DPU) (the VDR/SVDR's main cabinet) and ensure
that the 2 AMP DC breaker inside marked Video/NMEA is closed. Make sure the Ethernet cable
plugged into the VDR/SVDR's computer port marked Video/NMEA is pressed all the way into this
port. There should be a solid green link light and a flashing yellow light associated with this port.
Locate the video module and ensure it's red LED power lights are lit and that its Ethernet cable is
securely inserted in the modules Ethernet port. If error returns, arrange service to have the error
investigated and repaired.
AUDIO ERROR: Open Data Processing Unit (DPU) (the VDR/SVDR's main cabinet) and ensure
that the 2 AMP DC breaker inside marked Audio/Alarm is closed. Make sure the Ethernet cable
plugged into the VDR/SVDR's computer port marked Audio is pressed all the way into this port.
There should be a solid green link light and a flashing yellow light associated with this port.
Locate the audio module and ensure it's red LED power lights are lit and that its Ethernet cable is
securely inserted in the modules Ethernet port. If error returns, arrange service to have the error
investigated and repaired.
FRM ERROR: Open Data Processing Unit (DPU) (the VDR/SVDR's main cabinet) and ensure
that the 2 AMP DC breaker inside marked FRM is closed. Make sure the Ethernet cable plugged
into the VDR/SVDR's computer port marked FRM is pressed all the way into this port. There
should be a solid green link light and a flashing yellow light associated with this port. If problem
still exists; open the FRM 2-AMP breaker by pressing its Red Button, wait 5 seconds and close
this breaker by pressing its Black and White Button marked with the number 2. If error returns,
arrange service to have the error investigated and repaired.
PCM ERROR: Open Data Processing Unit (DPU) (the VDR/SVDR's main cabinet) and ensure
that the two serial connectors on the back of the computer are still firmly in place. If problem
persists turn the ship breaker for the VDR/SVDR power OFF. Wait 2 hours and 15 minutes. Turn
the VDR/SVDR power breaker back on and see if this has cleared the error. If error returns,
arrange service to have the error investigated and repaired.
VDR-100G3/G3S Installation Manual
Chapter14: General and Corrective Maintenance, Rev. 1.2
Description
Communication with the Record Application has been lost
Communication with the Video Module has been lost
Communication with the Audio Module has been lost
Communication with the Final Recording Medium has been lost
Loss of utility power
Communication has been lost with the Power Control Module
Communication has been lost with the Remote Storage Module
Communication has been lost with the NMEA Module
Communication has been lost with one of the microphones
Failure to secure a data set
Data is failing to record on TimeMuxID parameters entry
Table 14-1: Alarm Code Description
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