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Summary of Contents for Maretron VDR100
- Page 1 VDR100 Vessel Data Recorder User’s Manual Revision 1.2 Copyright © 2013 Maretron, LLP All Rights Reserved Maretron, LLP 9014 N. 23 Ave #10 Phoenix, AZ 85021 http://www.maretron.com Maretron Manual Part #: M003025 Revision 1.2 Page i...
- Page 2 VDR100 User’s Manual Revision History Revision Description Original document Added information on USB flash drive shipped with product Firmware Release 3.0.2.9 Added information on LAN connections Added information on USB LED Flash Codes Page ii Revision 1.2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.3.1 Indicators ......................12 4.3.2 From a Display Device or Software ..............12 Maintenance ........................13 Troubleshooting ......................... 14 Technical Specifications ..................... 15 Technical Support ......................17 Installation Template ......................18 10 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty ................... 19 Revision 1.2 Page iii... - Page 4 VDR100 User’s Manual Table of Figures Figure 1 – Mounting the VDR100 ....................7 ® Figure 2 – NMEA 2000 Connector Face Views ............... 8 Figure 3 – Troubleshooting Guide ................... 14 Figure 4 – Mounting Surface Template ................... 18 Page iv Revision 1.2...
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Page 5: General
® The Vessel Data Recorder (VDR100) records all NMEA 2000 network activity onto a user- supplied USB flash drive. The VDR100 can be accessed over a Ethernet LAN using ® Maretron’s N2KExtractor program, which lets you view graphs of the collected data, maps of the course traveled during data collection, and lets you export selected parameters into comma delimited (.CSV) files for detailed statistical analysis with Microsoft Excel or other... -
Page 6: Vdr100 Accessories
The VDR100 records data to a circular buffer on the USB flash drive. When the USB flash drive becomes near full, the oldest data on the device is deleted in order to make room for newer data. -
Page 7: Operating States
1.6.1.2 Flash File System The USB flash drive will be re-formatted the first time it is used in the VDR100. This is done in order to ensure filesystem integrity of the USB flash drive in the cases of removal of the device... -
Page 8: Tcp/Ip Networks
Generally, network address translation is performed by a router that is connected to the Internet via a Cable or DSL connection on the WAN side, and to the local area network (LAN) via Ethernet or Wi-Fi connections. In order to access a VDR100 on the local area network ®... - Page 9 Address Translation can be set up to accept incoming connections on a different port and to forward these connections to port 6544 on the IP address of the VDR100. This change in the port address is known as the ability to do Port Address Translation as well as Network Address Translation.
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Page 10: Data Analysis
1) access the VDR100 over a LAN from a Windows PC on which N2KExtractor software has been installed, or 2) remove the USB flash drive from the VDR100 and plug into a Windows PC on which ® N2KExtractor software has been installed. -
Page 11: Choosing A Mounting Location
Please consider the following when choosing a mounting location. 1. The VDR100 is waterproof, so it can be mounted in a damp or dry location. Note that the USB Waterproof Cover accessory must be installed to waterproof all of the connections to the VDR100. -
Page 12: Connecting The Vdr100
(or an NMEA 2000 compatible cable) by connecting the female end of the cable to the VDR100 (note the key on the male connector and keyway on the female connector). Be sure the cable is connected securely and that the collar on the cable connector is tightened firmly. Connect the other end of the cable ®... -
Page 13: Advanced Configuration
DHCP server. Consult the user documentation for your network’s router for details. If there is no DHCP server on the local area network (or if the VDR100 is connected directly to ® ), set the “DHCP” parameter to “No” and manually configure the IP... -
Page 14: Configuring Subnet Mask
This is the IP address of a computer on the Internet that can identify and locate computer systems and resources on the internet. In most cases, this should not be required by the VDR100 and may be left blank. If the “DHCP” parameter is set to “No”, you will need to configure this parameter. -
Page 15: Usb Flash Drive Size
The VDR100 is supported ONLY with the following list of USB flash drives (more will be added in the future): USB Flash Drive Model Capacities (GB) Corsair Flash Survivor USB 3.0 32GB Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0 32GB Corsair Flash Survivor USB 3.0 64GB Corsair Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0 64GB... -
Page 16: Monitoring The Vdr100
LAN: This light will be on steadily to indicate that there is an active link connection between the VDR100 and the attached device. The light will blink on and off to indicate data being transferred over the LAN connection. If the light is off, then there is no active link connection. -
Page 17: Maintenance
You can use the freely available N2KExtractor program to plot data over the time interval of recorded data on the VDR100, either by removing the USB flash drive from the VDR100 and ® ® inserting it into a Windows PC running... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
VDR100 into N2KExtractor 4. Ensure that the LAN LED on the VDR100 is lit, indicating an active link connection to the LAN. If it is not lit, check the Ethernet connection and make sure that the router or device to which the VDR100 is connected is powered on. -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
059904 ISO Request 060416 ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management 060160 ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer 060928 ISO Address Claim 065240 ISO Address Command 126208 NMEA Request/Command/Acknowledge Periodic PGNs 130833 Vessel Data Recorder Status (Maretron 10 seconds Proprietary) PGNs Recorded Electrical Parameter Value... - Page 20 VDR100 User’s Manual Environmental Parameter Value IEC 60945 Classification Exposed Degree of Protection IP67 Operating Temperature -25°C to 55°C Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C Relative Humidity 93%RH @40° per IEC60945-8.2 Vibration 2-13.2Hz @ ±1mm, 13.2-100Hz @ 7m/s per IEC 60945-8.7 Rain and Spray 12.5mm Nozzle @ 100liters/min from 3m for 30min per IEC 60945-8.8...
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Page 21: Technical Support
8 Technical Support If you require technical support for Maretron products, you can reach us in any of the following ways: Telephone: 1-866-550-9100 Fax: 1-602-861-1777 E-mail: support@maretron.com World Wide Web: http://www.maretron.com Mail: Maretron, LLP Attn: Technical Support 9014 N. 23... -
Page 22: Installation Template
VDR100 User’s Manual 9 Installation Template Please check the dimensions before using the following diagram as a template for drilling the mounting holes because the printing process may have distorted the dimensions. 3.9” (99.1mm) 4.5” (114.3mm) Figure 4 – Mounting Surface Template Page 18 Revision 1.2... -
Page 23: Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty
10 Maretron (2 Year) Limited Warranty Maretron warrants the VDR100 to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of original purchase. If within the applicable period any such products shall be proved to Maretron’s satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited warranty, such products shall be repaired or replaced at Maretron’s...