Operating Procedure; Powering, Recording; Stopping Recording - Furuno VR-3000 Operator's Manual

1.2 Operating Procedure

The VDR comes with a key to lock the DCU to protect against any unauthorized access. The key
must be kept securely after installation.

1.2.1 Powering, recording

On the power control panel in the DCU, turn on the AC SUPPLY MAINS, DC SUPPLY MAINS and
BATTERY BACK-UP switches in this order. Confirm that the NORMAL LED on the power control
panel and RAP lights. The VDR records data automatically in the DRU and backup HDD.
POWER CONTROL PANEL

1.2.2 Stopping recording

Recording is terminated only under the following conditions:
- During essential maintenance purposes while the vessel is in port.
- When the vessel is laid-up.
To stop recording, turn off the BATTERY BACKUP, DC SUPPLY MAINS and AC SUPPLY MAINS
switches in this order. DO NOT turn off the system by the main breaker while the BATTERY
BACKUP switch is on. If this is done, the system operates on the batteries. The system stops
after running on batteries after 2 hours.
6
NORMAL LED
Breaker switches (from left)
Battery Backup, DC, AC
REMOTE ALARM PANEL
NORMAL LED