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- Page 1 VDR F1, S-VDR S1 Voyage Data Recorder User Guide 54100xxA01 VDR F1_S1 User Guide Frontpage,Contents.doc...
- Page 3 T able of Contents 5490060A01 VDR F1, S-VDR S1 User Guide Description Doc No Index User Information Intended for crew. 5410061 Instructions for every-day use and accident/incident procedures. Investigative Authority Guide Intended for an investigative body. 5410062 Contains information on how to download data.
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- Page 5 VDR F1, S-VDR S1 User Information User Guide User info Frontpage 1-2 in word.doc...
- Page 6 The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. Consilium assumes no legal responsibility for any error or damage resulting from the usage of this document. Document no. 5410061-00A01 Part no: 5410061 ©...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Important knowledge ..................4 Checklist for crew ..................5 General description ....................6 System description ..................6 Data items to be recorded, VDR ..............6 Data items to be recorded, S-VDR ..............7 Consilium VDR system ..................8 System units ....................9 4.1.1 Main unit....................9 4.1.2 Central unit.....................9 Video input unit ...................10... - Page 8 User information 12.6 IMO......................30 13 Appendix......................31 13.1 Procedure after Maintenance or Repair on the VDR or any sensor.....31 13.2 Quick guide after maintenance or repair............32 5410061-00A01...
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Page 9: About This Manual
This manual contains all on-board relevant documents related to the Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) application and to the “full” Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) application of a Consilium VDR. Note! The setting up, installation and service procedure, which shall be performed by specially trained technicians, is described in a separate manuals. -
Page 10: Maintenance
User information 2 Maintenance The Consilium VDR contains no moving parts like fans etc. and a day to day inspection and maintenance is uncomplicated. Anyway there is good practice to keep the equipment clean and free from dust. It is also important to make sure that all external cable and connectors are in good shape. -
Page 11: Checklist For Crew
Remote and time are Main Unit. If still not 4.6 and 1 Daily Control according to okay contact chapter Unit. UTC. Consilium. Check for displayed Confirm that alarm/warning. Remote Normal Chapter 2 Daily Check error list and Control Operation is... -
Page 12: General Description
User information 3 General description 3.1 System description The VDR is designed to meet the performance and technical requirements stated in IMO Resolution A.861(20), MSC.214(81) and IEC 61996-1 for VDR and IMO MSC.163(78), MSC.214(81) and IEC 61996-2 for S-VDR The data items to be recorded are listed in IEC 61996-1 for full VDR and in IEC 61996-2 for S-VDR. -
Page 13: Data Items To Be Recorded, S-Vdr
User information 3.3 Data items to be recorded, S-VDR Parameter to be recorded Instrument Note Date and time Ship’s position and datum used Speed (water and/or ground) Speed log Heading (true) Gyro Heading (magnetic) Compass Bridge audio Microphones Communication audio Designated VHF Radar data Master Radar display... -
Page 14: Consilium Vdr System
User information 4 Consilium VDR system The Consilium VDR is a distributed system that consists of a number of units connected to each other through Ethernet. There are three categories in a VDR system; input units, control units and storage units. A typical VDR system contains of a number of input units, a control unit also called the central, one remote control unit placed on or in the vicinity of the bridge and one or several storage units. -
Page 15: System Units
User information 4.1 System units 4.1.1 Main unit The main unit is a locked cabinet consisting of batteries and modules for power supply, NMEA, Control, Ethernet switch, USB memory stick and power and battery ON/OFF breakers. Batteries Ethernet NMEA Switch module(s) Control Power... -
Page 16: Video Input Unit
User information 4.2 Video input unit The Video input unit, called Video Grabber Unit (VGU) has 2 video input channels. unit records compresses the images using JPEG compression. The VDR system can have up to two video inputs units or four video inputs. -
Page 17: Digital And Analogue Input Unit
User information 4.5 Digital and analogue input unit The Digital and Analogue input unit, called signal converter is an optional unit composed by IO modules. The modules convert analogue or digital signals from different ships instruments into NMEA. 4.6 Remote Control Unit The daily user communication with the VDR is via the Remote Control Unit placed at the conning navigation workstation on the bridge. -
Page 18: Storage Units
User information 4.7 Storage units Storage units are those units who stores recorded data and allow retrieval of the data. The storage units for Consilium VDR are capsules, USB memory stick and Portable Black Box. 4.7.1 Capsules The mandatory storage unit is the fixed capsule or for S-VDR alternatively a floatfree capsule. -
Page 19: Retrieve Data From Pbb
User information 4.7.2.3 Retrieve data from PBB To retrieve the stored data the PBB has to be connected to a PC (laptop) via a network cable (LAN). The PBB has IP address 10.2.1.160 and the connected PC shall have a network address that belongs to the same network (e.g. -
Page 20: Possible Pbb Led Indications
User information 4.7.2.5 Possible PBB LED indications Colour Status Description • During System Boot-up Blinking • During System shutdown Power Blue Solid Light System Ready Light Off Power Off Solid Green Light Used HDD Capacity below 85% • Used HDD capacity between 85-95% Solid Orange Light •... -
Page 21: System Process
User information 5 System process Before the VDR system can be used it has to be configured by an authorized technician and also commissioned by a certified commissioning engineer. The number of types and signals to be recorded is stipulated in the regulations IEC 61996-1 for VDR and -2 for S-VDR. -
Page 22: Incidents And Accidents
User information 6 Incidents and accidents In case of an incident/accident the operator can start a Backup from the Remote Control Unit (see Backup procedure below). The last 12 hours will be saved on the USB memory stick placed on the left side inside Main Unit. USB memory stick and Main Unit USM memory stick placed inside Main Unit 5410061-00A01... -
Page 23: Backup Procedure
User information 6.1 Backup procedure The Backup procedure is performed from the Remote Control Unit. Caution! Checkpoint 3 - At an Incident/Accident: Perform a Backup. How to perform a backup: 1. Press Backup button twice within 2 seconds. ALARM LIST NORMAL OPERATION Shortly after that the display shows: BACKUP READY ALARM LIST... - Page 24 USB memory stick delivered by Consilium. • The USB memory stick to be used in a Consilium VDR must be formatted and delivered by Consilium to assure a safe function. It is not allowed to use any other USB memory stick.
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Page 25: Download Data
Consilium Navigation AB, Nacka, Sweden. 7.1 Replay data Replay of VDR data can be performed on an external PC, equipped with an Ethernet or USB data input and installed with any of the Consilium Player software’s. See Professional Player Manual for further instructions. 5410061-00A01... -
Page 26: In Case Of An Error
• The display will be lighten up if it is in night mode if an alarm appears. Mute/Ack button ALARM LIST 1041 COMMUNICATION ERROR Description: Unit is not 1(2) responding Source: Consilium capsule Unacked alarms 1 5410061-00A01... -
Page 27: Warning
User information 8.2 Warning The warnings will have yellow steady background and no buzzer will sound. ALARM LIST 1060 NMEA INPUT ERROR Description: NMEA 1(2) Data error Source: GPS connected to central Unacked alarms 0 8.3 Investigate the cause of error It should always be investigated what caused the error and if possible corrects the cause of the error. -
Page 28: Message Description
User information 8.4 Message description ALARM LIST 1060 NMEA INPUT ERROR Description: NMEA data 23:56 1(2) error Fri 18 Oct 2007 Source: GPS connected to central 2(2) 5005 VIDEO ERROR Unacked alarms: 0 Error code and category Description of error and source 1060 NMEA INPUT ERROR Description: NMEA data... -
Page 29: Vdr Error List
WARNING Insert USB stick Insert USB stick System is stopped by 1020 VDR STOPPED WARNING Start system user (config) Configuration file 1030 CONFIGURATION WARNING Contact Consilium error ERROR VDR NETWORK General network Check network 1040 ALARM ERROR communication error cable and other unit... - Page 30 User information 1173 POWER FAIL ALARM Low pow in2 Contact Consilium 1175 VDR LOW POWER WARNING Low pow operating Contact Consilium 1180 CS4K ERROR WARNING Mains power Contact Consilium 1210 CS4K ERROR WARNING Cause effect fault Contact Consilium 3000 NMEA ERROR...
- Page 31 User information 3203 NMEA ERROR WARNING Configuration error Contact Consilium 3204 NMEA ERROR WARNING Configuration error Contact Consilium 3205 NMEA ERROR WARNING Configuration error Contact Consilium 3206 NMEA ERROR WARNING Configuration error Contact Consilium 4102 AUDIO ERROR ALARM Internal error...
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Page 32: System Restart
10.2 How to restart Caution! Checkpoint 1 - Daily: If time and date do not correspond to UTC, restart the system. If still not okay contact Consilium. Caution! As a precaution it is advisable to perform a Backup before restarting the system. - Page 33 User information The breakers are separated, one for each line wire. Minus (-) and plus (+) for Battery breaker and L and N for Power breaker. Battery Power Lift up here Closed breakers = Power ON Open breakers = Power OFF Danger! Be aware of system interrupting regulations (10.1) above before turning off the system.
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Page 34: Power Fail
User information 11 Power fail If the external power to the system is lost the VDR generates a power fail alarm. During power failure all input units apart from the audio is shut off in order to minimize the battery capacity. After two hours of power fail the unit shuts off itself. -
Page 35: Regulations
User information 12 Regulations 12.1 Purpose of VDR According to IMO, the purpose of a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is to maintain a store, in a secure and retrievable form, of information concerning the position, movement physical status, command and control of a vessel over the period leading up to, and following, an incident having an impact thereon. -
Page 36: Annual Performance Test (Apt)
All APT performed on Consilium VDR's is managed from and registered in Consilium Navigation Service Center in Nacka, Sweden. A unique numbered certificate is issued for each APT and is only valid if signed by a technician approved by and listed at Consilium Navigation. -
Page 37: Appendix
User information 13 Appendix 13.1 Procedure after Maintenance or Repair on the VDR or any sensor Checkpoint 5 - After Repair, Maintenance and/or System changes on VDR system Instructions for downloading and verification of the final recording medium. These should be carried out whenever maintenance or repair has been carried out on any sensor or on the VDR itself. -
Page 38: Quick Guide After Maintenance Or Repair
User information 13.2 Quick guide after maintenance or repair Check Error list Check chapter 9 Alarm? Warning? No or corrected error Perform a Backup: BACKUP READY Press twice 1010 BACKUP 1010 BACKUP READY READY Remove USB from Save USB data on Main Unit Install Player. - Page 39 VDR F1, S-VDR S1 Investigative Authority Guide User Guide Invest Aut Frontpage 1-2 in word.doc...
- Page 40 The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. Consilium assumes no legal responsibility for any error or damage resulting from the usage of this document. Document no. 5410062-00A01 Part no: 5410062 ©...
- Page 41 Investigative Authority Guide Table of contents General ........................2 Overview of this Manual.................2 Software for playback of recorded data ............2 System Requirements..................2 VDR memory functions ..................3 How to download Data from VDR.................4 From a damaged Capsule ................4 From a USB memory stick................4 From a Capsule connected to a VDR ..............5 2.3.1 Capsules excluding HVR/SVR (L3)............6...
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Page 42: General
It is possible to run the playback in normal, reverse, fast or step mode. It is easy to access data by date and time (see chapter 3 for data structure). The Voyage Data Player can be ordered from Consilium Navigation AB. System Requirements PC/laptop with minimum: •... -
Page 43: Vdr Memory Functions
Consilium Voyage Data Professional Player (VDPP) is available for downloading from sent out CD, or Consilium Voyage Data Analyzing Player (VDAP) can be ordered from Consilium Navigation AB. For detailed information of the Voyage Data Player (VDP) see Professional Player Guide. -
Page 44: How To Download Data From Vdr
Danger! When there is a risk that a capsule has been exposed to such damage Consilium Navigation must be contacted before trying to restore data from it. Danger! In case of a malfunctioning MU but a Capsule not exposed to damage, we do not recommend connecting the capsule to another MU as there is a risk of loss off data. -
Page 45: From A Capsule Connected To A Vdr
Use socket market with DATA for Ethernet cable to PC (laptop). Find what type of Capsule is installed on the vessel. Ethernet switch. DATA socket Capsules (see 2.3.1): Name Manufacturer IP address Directory Username Password PROCAP Consilium 10.2.1.60 vdradmin vdradmin PDU/PDU-S Consilium 10.2.1.100 data user vdradmin ayt16bmc Kotel Kotel 10.2.1.140... -
Page 46: Capsules Excluding Hvr/Svr (L3)
10. Start downloading by clicking down left on “Go”. 11. When Reading Finished appears, data is available in chosen directory. Note! Do not download data when VDR is recording to the capsule. 2.4 From a USB memory stick via Ethernet output For special instruction contact Consilium. 5410062-00A01... -
Page 47: Data Structure
Investigative Authority Guide 3 Data structure 3.1 File Types All data is recorded when received or at preset intervals, and stored in folders for each minute of the hour. All input data is written in the form of digital files. It takes the following form: •... -
Page 48: File Structure
All file names are according to IEC 61996-1 and -2. 3.3.2 Sensor data format Serial sensor data in IEC 61162-1 format is stored in the Data file. Data from Consilium Signal converter interfaces are transformed into IEC 61162-1 format. 5410062-00A01... -
Page 49: Appendix
Investigative Authority Guide 4 Appendix 4.1 Change IP Connect the PC to the Ethernet switch in the Main unit. Ethernet switch. DATA socket Make sure that Your PC TCP/IP settings are set as follows: - Open your Networks connections from the Control Panel on your PC. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select properties. - Page 50 Investigative Authority Guide Select TCP/IP and select properties. Make sure that your settings are correct. Click OK, OK. 5410062-00A01...
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Page 51: Map Network Drive
Investigative Authority Guide 4.2 Map Network Drive Open My Computer and select “Map Network Drive” under Tools. Select a drive letter (Z:) and type in the capsules IP address and directory according to the table on page 6. - E.g. \\10.2.1.60\usb (for PRO CAP). - E.g. - Page 52 Investigative Authority Guide You are mapped and ready to look into the data files. 5410062-00A01...
- Page 53 VDR F1, S-VDR S1 Professional Player Guide User Guide 5490063A0 VDR F1, S-VDR S1 Professional Player Guide.doc...
- Page 54 The contents of this document are subject to revision without notice due to continued progress in methodology, design and manufacturing. Consilium assumes no legal responsibility for any error or damage resulting from the usage of this document. Document no. 5410063-00A01 Part no: 5410063 ©...
- Page 55 1 About this manual ........................2 1.1 General.............................2 1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual ....................2 General Description........................ 3 Voyage Data Pro Player ......................3 Consilium Voyage Data Analyzing Player................3 Installation ..........................4 Install the program ......................4 Set Passwords........................5 Start the program........................6 Import data to a Voyage Data Base..................6...
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Page 56: About This Manual
This manual describes the Voyage Data Pro Player, a program for playback of VDR data, recorded by any model of Consilium Voyage Data Recorders. It contains information on how to install the program, import data to the player and how to run the player. -
Page 57: General Description
2.2 Consilium Voyage Data Analyzing Player For detailed investigation purposes Consilium has developed an extended Voyage Data Player: Consilium Voyage Data Analyzing Player. This player has special enhanced functions for analyzing and penetration of the recorded data such as: Fast, slow, and static mode presentation, raw data and graphic data presentation, search functions etc. -
Page 58: Installation
Enter d:\install.exe (where d: stands for your drive where the VD Player software is inserted). Follow the instructions on your computer screen. After the installation is finished, there will be a Player icon on your desktop and a Consilium item on the Start menu. 5410063-00A01... -
Page 59: Set Passwords
Professional Player Guide 3 Installation 3.2 Set Passwords The VDR Player is password protected. Two levels of access are provided: • Limited access: excluding audio data. The audio indicator will not be shown. • Full access: including audio data First time start-up Enter a user name Enter an activation code Activation information will be... -
Page 60: Start The Program
4 Start the program Professional Player Guide 4 Start the program 4.1 Import data to a Voyage Data Base Note! Always copy the recorded VDR files to your local hard drive before running the Player. Make the recorded VDR files available from the same computer as the player program. -
Page 61: Open An Existing Voyage Data Base
Professional Player Guide 4 Start the program 4.2 Open an existing Voyage Data Base Open the Player program by double clicking on the Player Icon: When the program opens choose File on the menu bar and then Open VDB on the drop down menu. Click OK. -
Page 62: Running The Player
5 Running the Player Professional Player Guide 5 Running the Player 5.1 Toolbars 5.1.1 Overview VDB bar Playback bar Ruler bar View bar Audio bar Status bar Presentation bar The caption of the Player at the top of the main window shows the type of Player and the name given to the replayed data (VDB) - normally the name of the ship, plus incident and date if needed. -
Page 63: Playback Bar
Professional Player Guide 5 Running the Player Importing a new VDB Opening an earlier imported VDB Closing an opened VDB 5.1.3 Playback bar Rewind (Pan zoomed playback time range one step to the left) Start playback Stop playback Forward (Pan zoomed playback time range one step to the right) Normal playback speed. -
Page 64: Audio Bar
5 Running the Player Professional Player Guide Toggle selected window caption on/off (for saving space on the display) Resize selected window to full screen Toggle Ruler bar on/off (for saving space on the display) Toggle Playback bar on/off Open “Data windows” selection box (see Figure 6, The Data Windows box) 5.1.6 Audio bar... - Page 65 Professional Player Guide 5 Running the Player Figure 2. Video page example Figure 3. Navigation page example 5410063-00A01...
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Page 66: Status Bar
5 Running the Player Professional Player Guide Figure 4. Indication / Alarms page example Figure 5. Composite page example 5.1.8 Status bar The status bar is placed at the foot of the main window. 5410063-00A01... -
Page 67: Choose Which Information To Be Displayed
Professional Player Guide 5 Running the Player Message / progress pane showing running status, directory loaded, menu explanation, etc. Vessel IMO ID and Name Playback minute ID in VDB files Mode indicator showing current playback mode 5.2 Choose which information to be displayed Right click with the pointer on the grey background and choose Data Windows or click on the view bar (View menu: “Data Windows”). -
Page 68: Start And Stop The Playback
5 Running the Player Professional Player Guide Video windows can be shown in full page format by clicking (View menu: “Full screen”). 5.4 Start and stop the playback The replay is started by clicking on the red play-arrow on the playback bar (Playback menu: “Start”): Replay is stopped by clicking on the black square to the right. -
Page 69: Listen To The Audio
Professional Player Guide 5 Running the Player Normal playback speed is returned to by clicking on the other (now blue) speed icon on the playback bar. 5.6 Listen to the Audio Microphones and VHF on the bridge are normally connected to four Channels. The microphone channels are often representing 3 audio zones on the bridge: Bridge centre (cockpit/conning place). -
Page 70: Close The Program
6 Close the program Professional Player Guide 6 Close the program 6.1 Save and Close the VDB Note! To save and close the VDB, the playback must be stopped. Close the VDB by pressing the Close VDB-button to the right on the VDB bar. -
Page 71: Rename An Old Vdb
Professional Player Guide 6 Close the program 6.3 Rename an old VDB Note! To change the name and/or Descriptions of an earlier imported VDB on the “Select database”-list, the player must be started without any VDB selected. Start the player without any VDB selected. Select File menu Open VDB and click on the database to be renamed: Press Edit button and make the changes in the new Rename database -box:... - Page 72 6 Close the program Professional Player Guide Press the Delete-button and then, in next dialog box, press Yes. The actual version of the VDB with its configuration files will now be deleted. Note! The source database is referred to in every VDB version, created from that imported source data.
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