Consilium VDR F1 User Manual

VDR F1, S-VDR S1
Voyage Data Recorder
User Guide
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Index
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Intended for crew.
Instructions for every-day use and accident/incident
procedures.
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Investigative Authority Guide
Intended for an investigative body.
Contains information on how to download data.
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Professional Player Guide
Intended for crew and investigators.
Description playback program for VDR data.
Information how to install, import data and run the
program.
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Consilium Marine
Phone:
+46 31 710 77 00
Fax:
+46 31 710 78 00
E-mail:
Service: [email protected]
Spares: [email protected]
Consilium Navigation
Phone:
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Fax:
+46 8 563 05 199
E-mail:
Service, APT: [email protected]
Spares: [email protected]
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.
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Table of contents
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About this manual ..................................................................................................3
1.1
General...........................................................................................................3
1.2
Symbols Used in the Manual .........................................................................3
2
Maintenance...........................................................................................................4
2.1
Important knowledge .....................................................................................4
2.2
Checklist for crew ..........................................................................................5
3
General description ................................................................................................6
3.1
System description .........................................................................................6
3.2
Data items to be recorded, VDR ....................................................................6
3.3
Data items to be recorded, S-VDR ................................................................7
4
Consilium VDR system .........................................................................................8
4.1
System units ...................................................................................................9
4.1.1
Main unit................................................................................................9
4.1.2
Central unit.............................................................................................9
4.2
Video input unit ...........................................................................................10
4.3
Audio input unit ...........................................................................................10
4.3.1
Microphones ........................................................................................10
4.4
Serial input unit............................................................................................10
4.5
Digital and analogue input unit....................................................................11
4.6
Remote Control Unit....................................................................................11
4.7
Storage units.................................................................................................12
4.7.1
Capsules ...............................................................................................12
4.7.2
Portable Black Box ..............................................................................12
4.7.2.1 Power up the PBB............................................................................12
4.7.2.2 Turn off the PBB..............................................................................12
4.7.2.3 Retrieve data from PBB ...................................................................13
4.7.2.4 Playback of the retrieved data..........................................................13
4.7.2.5 Possible PBB LED indications ........................................................14
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System process.....................................................................................................15
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Incidents and accidents ........................................................................................16
6.1
Backup procedure ........................................................................................17
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Download data .....................................................................................................19
7.1
Replay data...................................................................................................19
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In case of an error ................................................................................................20
8.1
Alarm ...........................................................................................................20
8.2
Warning........................................................................................................21
8.3
Investigate the cause of error .......................................................................21
8.4
Message description.....................................................................................22
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VDR Error list......................................................................................................23
10 System restart.......................................................................................................26
10.1 Regulations .................................................................................................26
10.2 How to restart..............................................................................................26
11 Power fail .............................................................................................................28
12 Regulations ..........................................................................................................29
12.1 Purpose of VDR...........................................................................................29
12.2 Carriage Requirements and Data Items to be recorded ...............................29
12.3 Resistance to Tampering and Continuity of Operation................................29
12.4 Ownership of VDR Information ..................................................................29
12.5
Annual Performance Test (APT) ................................................................30
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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
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1 About this manual
1.1 General
The purpose of this manual is to give written instructions for every-day use and
accident/incident procedures.
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.
Danger!
Hazardous voltage!
Do not remove covers! Only authorized personnel are allowed to do so.
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual
Danger!
Risk of serious or fatal injury to the user, and/or severe damage to the product, if the
instructions are not followed.
Warning!
Risk of personal injury and/or damage to the product if the instructions are not
followed.
Caution!
Risk of minor or moderate personal injury. Risk of equipment damage, loss of data,
extra work, or unexpected results, if the instructions are not followed.
Note!
Note symbols alert you to important facts and conditions.
Information
Tip symbols direct you to specific instructions, such as where to find additional
information and tell you how to perform a certain operation in an easier way.
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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.
Note!
Be careful when opening the units for repair or replacement and make sure that
general ESD practices are followed.
2.1 Important knowledge
It is important to be familiar with the VDR system. This is Consilium’s minimum
recommended knowledge for the bridge team. It is recommended to know how to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Act in a situation of Incident or Accident (described in chapter 6)
Perform a Backup (described in chapter 6.1)
Find the Key to the VDR Main Unit
Find Investigators kit
Handle the Alarms/Warnings (described in chapter 8)
Find VDR Manuals and be familiar with the content
Handle the Remote Control Unit (described in chapter 4.6)
Operate the VDR Player (described in VDR Pro Player manual)
And also:
• Be familiar with the VDR system (placement, general function and
maintenance)
• Know the checkpoints in checklist below
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2.2 Checklist for crew
The checklist contains the minimum recommended checkpoints to be carried out on
the VDR system. It specifies how often an item has to be checked and how to check it.
If the check fails a solution and where to find it is included in the diagram.
The checkpoints are noted in the manual using the symbol below.
Caution!
Checkpoint.
# When/How often
1 Daily
2 Daily
At an incident/
accident
Yearly
Annual
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Performance Test
(APT)
Check
what item
VDR
Remote
Control
Unit.
What to do or
check
Check that date
and time are
according to
UTC.
VDR
Remote
Control
Unit
Confirm that
Normal
Operation is
displayed.
Restart the system in
Main Unit. If still not
okay contact
Consilium.
Check for displayed
alarm/warning.
Check error list and
follow the
instructions.
Instruction
Chapter
4.6 and
chapter
12
Chapter
8 and 9
Perform a backup
Chapter
6
VDR
system
It is ship owners
responsibility to
arrange the APT.
Chapter
12
VDR
system
See Appendix chapter 13
3
After
maintenance,
repair and/or
5 system changes
(on the VDR itself
or any sensor
involved)
If not okay
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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. It is valuable to now what equipment that is recorded to better
understand the system.
3.2 Data items to be recorded, VDR
Parameter to be recorded
Instrument
Date and time
Ship’s position and datum used
Speed (water and/or ground)
Heading (true)
Heading (magnetic)
Bridge audio
Communication audio
Radar data
AIS
Depth
Alarms
Rudder order/response manual
Rudder order/response automatic
Engine order/response
Hull openings, watertight doors
Accelerations and hull stress
Wind speed and direction
GPS
GPS
Speed log
Gyro
Compass
Microphones
Designated VHF
Master Radar display
AIS
Echo sounder
Mandatory alarms
Steering
Autopilot
Engine telegraph
Door indication
Hull stress system
Wind indicator
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3.3 Data items to be recorded, S-VDR
Parameter to be recorded
Instrument
Date and time
Ship’s position and datum used
Speed (water and/or ground)
Heading (true)
Heading (magnetic)
Bridge audio
Communication audio
Radar data
AIS
GPS
GPS
Speed log
Gyro
Compass
Microphones
Designated VHF
Master Radar display
AIS
Depth
Echo sounder
Alarms
Rudder order/response manual
Rudder order/response automatic
Engine order/response
Hull openings, watertight doors
Accelerations and hull stress
Wind speed and direction
Mandatory alarms
Steering
Autopilot
Engine telegraph
Door indication
Hull stress system
Wind indicator
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If no commercial off-theshelf interface available
to obtain radar data
Only if NMEA data is
available
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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.
Control Units
Input Units
Microphones/Audio Mixer unit
Storage Units
Fixed Capsule
Main Unit
Video Grabber Unit
Remote Control Unit
External PC
(laptop)
Floatfree Capsule
Signal Converter
Harddisk incl
Live Player
Units in a standard VDR system
The input units are divided into four different categories:
Audio input – Audio Mixer Unit (AMU)
Video input – Video Grabber Unit (VGU)
Serial input – NMEA Unit (NMEA)
Digital/Analogue input – Signal Converter to NMEA I/O modules (Signal converter)
The system is configured from an external PC running a VDR configuration tool. The
result of the configuration is a file that is stored in the central and used by the system
every time it starts up. Make sure that correct time is set on the PC (laptop).
The input unit capture and compress external sensor data according to the
configuration, supervise the inputs and sends the data to the central. The central
records and supervise the data flow, packs the recorded data into a file each minute
and send the data file to the storage unit. The storage unit acts as a circular buffer and
the storage time depends on the storage capacity and the storage file size. Minimum
storage time is 12 hours.
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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
NMEA
module(s)
Ethernet
Switch
Control
module
(CPU)
Power
module
USB
memory
stick
Service
socket
Power
supervisor
modules
Power ON/OFF
Battery ON/OFF
VDR Main unit
4.1.2 Central unit
The core of a VDR system is the Central unit. It has a Power supply which provides
24 VDC with battery backup power to the other units. The Central has a CPU module
with a display used for internal service and an Ethernet switch where all other units
are connected. The CPU module has two NMEA inputs, one for the Main GPS to
ensure good time synchronization and one High speed NMEA input used for the AIS.
There is also a removable USB memory stick used for incident Backup. The Central is
located inside Main unit.
Power
supply
Power
fail
Battery
Backup
CPU
Eth
Switch
Display
USB memory
Stick
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4.2 Video input unit
The Video input unit, called Video
Grabber Unit (VGU) has 2 video input
channels. The unit records and
compresses the images using JPEG
compression. The VDR system can
have up to two video inputs units or four
video inputs. The Video input unit is
housed in a separate cabinet.
4.3 Audio input unit
The Audio input unit, called Audio
Mixer Unit (AMU) has 8 microphone
inputs and 2 VHF inputs. Each input has
individual gain settings. The inputs are
mixed into 4 audio output channels. The
audio unit uses compression technique to
reduce the size of the recorded audio.
The AMU is housed in a separate
cabinet.
4.3.1 Microphones
The microphones are connected to the
AMU and are placed at the bridge work
station and on outside bridge wings.
Note!
A short test tone from the microphones
will appear every 12 hours.
4.4 Serial input unit
The serial or NMEA input unit consist of
1, 2 or 3 modules. Each module has 6
individual NMEA inputs. The unit(s) is
placed together with the central in the
Main unit cabinet.
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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. There is no display or buttons on
the other units. The unit consists of a 4.3 inch LCD display and a keypad with 6
dedicated buttons:
•
•
Backup - used to initiate a 12h backup of the last recorded data.
Mute/Ack - used to mute the alarm buzzer and to acknowledge alarms and
warnings.
• Scroll up and down – used to scroll in display window.
• Moon and sun – used for changing intensity for day and night mode settings.
Press both buttons at the same time to perform a lamp test.
The display will be lighten up if it is in night mode if an alarm appears.
Power LED will shine with constant green light when Power is connected.
The use of the buttons and messages on the display will be described more thoroughly
in dedicated chapters in this manual.
Caution!
Checkpoint 1 - Daily: Time and date should always be according to UTC.
Check the time and date in the right upper corner of the display window.
Backup
Power LED
Mute/Ack
Scroll
up
Scroll
down
Time and date
LAMP TEST
Day and night
mode and
lamp test
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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. Both capsules have a storage capacity of 4 GB or 8 GB. The storage time is
minimum 12h. The fixed capsule has an exceptional protection against fire and for the
full VDR also requirements on mechanical penetration resistance. The float free
capsule has a release mechanism that automatically releases the capsule from the
bracket in contact with water and automatically starts to transmit a radio signal to
simplify retrieval.
4.7.2 Portable Black Box
The Portable Black Box (PBB) is an optional unit that has a storage capacity of up to
500 GB or roughly a couple of week’s data. The PBB is a standalone unit without
special protection of the data.
Status
LED
Green LEDs
Power
button
Network
(LAN) port
Blue LED
4.7.2.1 Power up the PBB
1. Press the power button at the front. The blue and green LEDs will start blinking
and there will be a beep before the starting up phase is ready. Wait for constant
blue power LED.
2. When the power and status LEDs shines with a constant light the PBB is ON and
ready to use.
4.7.2.2 Turn off the PBB
1. Press and hold power button.
2. The blue and green HDD LEDs will start blinking and there will be a beep before
the turning off process is over.
Note!
Wait until the LEDs are OFF before disconnecting the unit.
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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. 10.2.1.222). Please refer to
Investigative Authority Guide for instruction how to change IP address of a PC.
Access data storage
VDR data stored in the PBB can be accessed via FTP (ftp:// 10.2.1.160/vdrdata). User
name: ‘vdr’; password: ‘vdr’.
In both cases user ‘vdr’ has a read-only access to the PBB.
Retrieve desired data
After the connection to PBB’s data storage is established data can be transferred from
the PBB to a destination location (copied to a local hard disk). Data storage structure
facilitates the locating of the relevant data.
Data is stored divided into 6-hour portions starting from time 00:00 (00:00-05:59,
06:00-11.59, 12:00-17.59, 18:00-23:59). Each portion is stored in a separate directory
named according to the time of its creation: YYMMDD-HHMM (e.g. 070320-0000,
070320-0600 etc.).
A new directory is also created when PBB or VDR is restarted (so directories with
arbitrary time in the names are possible: e.g. 070320-1739 followed by 070320-1800).
4.7.2.4 Playback of the retrieved data
After the data is transferred it can be used either for backup (e.g. to a CD/DVD) or for
playback and analysis using the voyage data player. The player can work with one 6hour data portion at a time. See Professional Player Guide for Player instructions.
Note!
Always copy the recorded VDR files to your local hard drive before running the
Player. Never run the Player directly from the USB stick.
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4.7.2.5 Possible PBB LED indications
LED
Colour
Status
Blinking
Power Blue
Solid Light
Light Off
Solid Green Light
Solid Orange Light
Green/
Orange
Blinking Orange
Light
HDD
Green
LAN
Green
Blinking after 5 sec
of solid orange light
Light Off
Blinking
Light Off
Blinking
Light Off
Status
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Description
• During System Boot-up
• During System shutdown
System Ready
Power Off
Used HDD Capacity below 85%
• Used HDD capacity between 85-95%
• HDD has not been formatted
• Used HDD capacity over 95%
• HDD status abnormal
• Restoring to default value
No HDD
System Startup/Off
During Read/Write
Can not Read/Write
Normal Operation
LAN cable not connected
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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. After the configuration the VDR is turned on and shall never
be manually shut down as long as the vessel is operational. The system is an
autonomous system that during normal operation requires no supervision. See
regulations in chapter 12.
Note!
During normal operation the VDR records the configured data continuously. The only
notable notification is a short test tone from the microphones every 12 hour and
the Remote Control Unit shows Normal Operation. The test tone is generated to make
sure that the microphones are working properly.
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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
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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
1010
1(1)
BACKUP READY
Description: USB stick
Ready to remove
Source: USB_BACKUP
2. Decide if the USB memory stick shall be removed for copying its data to another medium, or remain in Main unit for downloading by an Investigative
authority.
The USB memory stick now contains the latest 12 hrs recorded data until removed
from and placed back in its holder in Main unit.
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Continuation if decided to remove USB memory stick:
3. Remove USB memory stick and put it into an external PC (Laptop). Save the
content on the local hard disc.
4. Install the Player (see Professional Player guide) and view the data.
•
Note!
If the Backup button is pressed a second time without removing the USB memory
stick for copying to other media, there is a warning:
BACKUP IS NOT POSSIBLE
•
While the USB memory stick is removed there is a warning:
NO USB STICK
Put the USB memory stick back into its holder in MU again.
•
When the saved data includes information which can be subject to an authority
investigation, to proof its unhampered origin, we strongly recommend not removing
the USB memory stick from the holder in the VDR, unless for intentionally giving
access to another incident/accident backup.
•
The USB memory stick must be removed from and replaced in its holder, or replaced
by another 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.
•
When the USB memory stick is replaced after taken out from its holder in Main unit,
the VDR starts streaming data to it, erasing the oldest data first.
•
If the USB memory stick is removed from its holder in Main unit without a previous
Backup procedure, NOT recommended, it will include the latest 12 hrs period up to
that very minute. (System must then have been running for at least 12 hrs).
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7 Download data
The last 12 hours VDR data is always retained on the Capsule. There are different
methods (IEC 61996, 4.5.1. Operation) to download data to other memories:
1. USB memory stick. Action initiated from the Remote Control Unit and USB
memory stick data can be downloaded to an external laptop, e.g. by the crew or
Investigative Authority Inspector. See Backup procedure above.
2. Investigator download. Action from a temporarily connected laptop e.g. by
Investigative Authority Inspector. Action initiated from the external laptop computer
(see below).
This procedure shall only be used by an Investigative Authority Inspector or a
specially trained Service Engineer. See the Investigative Authority Guide.
3. PBB or external ship computer or network. This is an optional connection.
Action initiated from the PBB/external computer. See special instruction in the PBB
chapter above following such installation.
4. Capsule download. Direct connection to a rescued Capsule to an Investigator's
computer. This should be performed only by a person specially trained by Consilium.
If any risk that the Final Recording Medium (FRM) inside the capsule has been
exposed to any damage, contact 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.
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8 In case of an error
Caution!
Checkpoint 2 - Daily: Confirm that Remote Control Unit shows Normal Operation.
Check for Alarms and Warnings and follow instructions.
In case of a deviation/error the VDR notifies the operator on the bridge, with a
message on the Remote Control Unit. The messages are shown in different colours:
Colour
Meaning
Info
VDR can not fulfill the recording according to
regulations.
Same status as above but Alarm acknowledged
and cause to the Alarm not yet adjusted
Minor deviation. Inform OW.
Information
Red blinking Alarm active
Red steady
Yellow
Green
Alarm
acknowledged
Warning
Normal operation
8.1 Alarm
During an active alarm the Remote control buzzer is sounding and the red background
is blinking.
•
Turn off the buzzer by pressing the Mute/Ack button once. This will
silence the buzzer for 5 minutes and if the alarm still is active the buzzer is
turned on again.
•
Acknowledge the alarm by pressing the Mute/Ack button a second time
within 5 min. When the alarm is acknowledged the buzzer will not go active
again and the red light will be steady. Investigate and if possible adjust the
cause of the alarm (see Error list in chapter 9). The alarm will disappear when
the alarm is acknowledged and the cause of the alarm disappears.
•
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
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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. The alarm or warning will remain on the display until cause of the
error disappears and the normal operation resumes.
Any alarm status indicates some specific VDR malfunction, which should always be
investigated to provide guidance to relevant action.
Any Warning indicates an abnormal status of the VDR, which the Officer on Watch
must be informed about (see error list below).
The most common source of deviation is that one or several of the units that transmits
data to the VDR is shut off. One common example is the echo sounder that in many
cases is shut off at open sea. In general missing input data is a common source for
VDR errors.
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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
1060
Scroll
between
errors
Number of
active errors
of total
1(2)
2(2)
Description of error and source
NMEA INPUT ERROR
Description: NMEA data
error
Source: GPS connected to
central
23:56
Fri 18 Oct 2007
5005 VIDEO ERROR
Unacked alarms: 0
Time and date of
error occurrence
Number of unacknowledged alarms
Top line:
Shows the error code and the text show from what category the error derives
(AUDIO, NMEA, VIDEO, POWER, etc). The error code, description and suggested
action can be found in the error list below.
Next lines below:
Shows a short description of the cause of the error and the source where it derives
from. A technician needs to have monitor log files and system configuration to see
exactly where the error derives from.
The number of active errors of total shows the number of uncorrected errors in the
system.
The time and date shows when the error occurred.
Unacked (unacknowledged) alarms informs how many alarms that still is active in
the system.
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9 VDR Error list
Version: 2.6
Code Title
Category
Description
1010 BACKUP READY
WARNING
USB stick ready to
remove
1011 NO USB STICK
WARNING Insert USB stick
System is stopped by
WARNING
user (config)
1020 VDR STOPPED
VDR
Configuration file
1030 CONFIGURATION WARNING
error
ERROR
VDR NETWORK
General network
1040
ALARM
ERROR
communication error
COMMUNICATION
UNIT is not
1041
ALARM
ERROR
responding
Less than 12 hrs of
1042 VDR INFO
WARNING
data on storage device
VIDEO
VIDEO picture has
1045
WARNING
OVERLOAD
been discarded
VDR SYSTEM
Memory overflow,
1046
WARNING
ERROR
data discarded
NMEA INPUT
1060
WARNING NMEA data error
ERROR
1135 POWER FAIL
ALARM
Ext 24V flt
VDR MODULE ID
1148
WARNING Double address
ERROR
1149 CS4K ERROR
WARNING Cable short
1151 CS4K ERROR
WARNING Conf not present
1152 CS4K ERROR
WARNING Present not conf
1157 CS4K ERROR
WARNING Fuse flt
VDR BATTERY
1158
ALARM
Battery fuse flt
BREAK ERROR
1159 CS4K ERROR
WARNING Cable brk
1160 CS4K ERROR
WARNING Cable overload
VDR POWER
1161
WARNING Power flt
FAILURE
1162 CS4K ERROR
WARNING Emergency power
VDR BATTERY
1163
WARNING Battery
ERROR
VDR BATTERY
1164
WARNING Charging loss
ERROR
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USB stick. If yes
remove USB.
Insert USB stick
Start system
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Check network
cable and other unit
Check network
cable and other unit
Contact Consilium
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Check NMEA cable
and source unit
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1173
1175
1180
1210
3000
3001
3002
3003
3004
3005
3006
3010
3011
3012
3100
3101
3102
3103
3104
3105
3106
3110
3111
3112
POWER FAIL
VDR LOW POWER
CS4K ERROR
CS4K ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA MODULE
HW ERROR
NMEA MODULE
HW ERROR
NMEA MODULE
HW ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA DATA
ERROR
NMEA SIGNAL
ERROR
NMEA DATA
MISSING
3137 NMEA ERROR
3138 NMEA ERROR
3139 NMEA ERROR
3140 NMEA ERROR
3200 NMEA ERROR
3201 NMEA ERROR
3202 NMEA ERROR
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ALARM
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Low pow in2
Low pow operating
Mains power
Cause effect fault
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
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ALARM
Board 5.0V error.
Contact Consilium
ALARM
Board 3.3V error.
Contact Consilium
ALARM
Board 2.1V error.
Contact Consilium
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
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WARNING Overflow error.
Contact Consilium
Check connected
equipment.
Check connected
WARNING Signal missing
equipment.
Check connected
WARNING Corrupt NMEA format
equipment
Check connected
WARNING Corrupt NMEA length
equipment
Corrupt NMEA
Check connected
WARNING
character
equipment
Corrupt NMEA
Check connected
WARNING
checksum
equipment
WARNING Configuration error
Contact Consilium
WARNING Configuration error
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WARNING Configuration error
Contact Consilium
WARNING Connection error.
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3203
3204
3205
3206
4102
4103
4108
4630
4631
4632
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
NMEA ERROR
AUDIO ERROR
AUDIO ERROR
AUDIO ERROR
AUDIO ERROR
AUDIO ERROR
AUDIO ERROR
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
ALARM
WARNING
WARNING
ALARM
ALARM
ALARM
5004 VIDEO ERROR
WARNING
5005 VIDEO ERROR
WARNING
5006 VIDEO ERROR
WARNING
5007 VIDEO ERROR
5008 VIDEO ERROR
5009 VIDEO ERROR
WARNING
ALARM
WARNING
5010 VIDEO ERROR
WARNING
5011
5012
5015
5129
5241
5244
5245
5246
5247
5248
5249
5250
5251
5252
5253
5254
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
VIDEO ERROR
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Configuration error
Internal error
Hardware error
Configuration error
Microphone test failed
Microphone test failed
Microphone test failed
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Contact Consilium
Contact Consilium
Check cables
Check cables
Check cables
Check video cables
Missing Video Hsync
and video source
Check video cables
Missing Video Vsync
and video source
Sync fault, calibrated
Check video source
signal
PLL Not locked
Contact Consilium
Low Power
Check power source
Internal sync error
Contact Consilium
Corrupt Video input
Check video cables
signal
and video source
General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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General unit error
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10 System restart
10.1 Regulations
Danger!
The recording process to the final recording medium in the capsule shall not be
interrupted for more than 10 min during the saving process.
Recording may also be terminated under the following circumstances:
a) during essential maintenance purposes whilst the vessel is in port;
b) when the vessel is laid up;
c) upon request by an investigation authority, for example after the vessel had been
involved in a marine incident.
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.
The main unit has two main breakers. One breaker is used for external Power
ON/OFF and the other for Battery ON/OFF. To power off the system both breakers
must be turned off.
Battery
ON/OFF
breaker
Power
ON/OFF
breaker
It is good practice to switch off battery power before switching off the main power
and turn on main power before turning on the battery power. This will minimize the
load on the batteries.
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The breakers are separated, one for each line wire. Minus (-) and plus (+) for Battery
breaker and L and N for Power breaker.
Battery
+ -
Power
L N
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.
Quick guide to switch OFF the system:
1. Switch off Battery by lifting up the breaker + and – at the same time.
2. Switch off Power by lifting up the breaker L and N at the same time.
Quick guide to switch ON the system:
3. Switch on Power by pushing down the breaker L and N at the same time.
4. Switch on Battery by pushing down the breaker + and - at the same time.
Note!
If only main power is switched off then the VDR will run for another 2 hours on
battery before shutting down. If the VDR is left in this condition for a longer time the
batteries will be drained and they have to be replaced in order to guarantee operation
at the next start.
The system voltage is nominal +28VDC instead of +24VDC. This higher voltage is
needed to have an efficient charging and supervision of the batteries.
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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. This is done to make sure that if
the power failure is caused by serious accident the data on the capsule is not
overwritten.
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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. This information is for use during any subsequent
investigation to identify the cause(s) of the incident.
12.2 Carriage Requirements and Data Items to be recorded
Further IMO [SOLAS] has regulated that all ships (fishing ships excluded) over 3000 gross
tonnage engaged on international voyages shall be fitted with a VDR:
• Older cargo ships built before 1 July 2002 can have a Simplified VDR (S-VDR), meaning
that at least Date and Time, Ship position, Speed, Heading, Bridge Audio, Communication
Audio, Radar main display and AIS, shall be recorded by the VDR and stored in Final
Recording Medium (FRM) and protected by a Capsule. (If more bridge information is
available as IEC 61162 [NMEA] data signals, it must also be recorded).
• Modern cargo Ships (built after 1 July 2002), all passenger ships and all ro-ro passenger
ships must have “full” VDR, meaning that more information available on the bridge must be
recorded and stored in the FRM/Capsule. Such additional information is Echo Sounder, IMO
mandatory bridge alarms, Rudder order/response, Main engine and Thruster order/response. If
these ships are enjoined to have indicators on bridge for Status of Hull-Watertight- and
Firedoors, Acceleration and hull stresses, Wind speed and direction, that information must
also be recorded and stored.
12.3 Resistance to Tampering and Continuity of Operation
The equipment is designed, as far as practicable, so it is not possible to tamper with the data.
Any attempt to interfere with the integrity of the data or the recording is recorded by the
VDR. The recording progress must not be interrupted. If the ship's emergency power is lost
the VDR proceeds recording the bridge audio for two hours. The VDR automatically starts
full recording again if power comes back.
The VDR Main Unit must be locked and the key shall be kept by a dedicated officer e.g. the
Master or Safety Officer of the ship. The recording must be terminated only
• during essential maintenance purposes whilst the vessel is in port
• when the vessel is laid-up
• upon request by an investigation authority, for example after the vessel had been involved
in a marine incident.
All breaks and other interruptions in the normal VDR operation are recorded in special log
and event files, which are not erased after 12 hours.
12.4 Ownership of VDR Information
IMO has regulated that the ship owner will, in all circumstances and at all times, own the
VDR and its information. However, in the event of an accident special guidelines would apply
(see IMO MSC/Circ1024 in paragraph 5 Annex). The owner is responsible, through its onboard standing orders, for ensuring the timely preservation of relevant recorded evidence.
Further the owner of the ship shall make available and maintain instructions necessary to
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recover the recorded information. During the course of an investigation, the investigator shall
have custody of the original VDR information in the same way that the investigator will have
custody of other records and evidence under the Code for Investigation of Marine Causalities
and Incidents.
How to replay data is described in the Professional Player Manual.
The procedure how to save and download data is described in User Information. A special
instruction for investigation officials is described in the Investigative Authority Guide.
12.5 Annual Performance Test (APT)
Caution!
Checkpoint 4 - Yearly: It is the ship owners responsibility to arrange the APT.
IMO has also regulated in SOLAS that the VDR system, included all sensors, shall be subject
to an annual performance test. The test shall be conducted by an approved testing or servicing
facility to verify the accuracy, duration and recoverability of the recorded data. In addition,
tests and inspections shall be conducted to determine serviceability of all protective
enclosures and devices fitted to aid location. A copy of the certificate of compliance issued by
the testing facility, stating the date compliance and applicable performance standards, shall be
retained on board the ship.
The APT for Consilium VDR's is performed by certified Consilium technicians approved by
the classification society and/or national maritime organization of the vessel's flag state. APT
can be ordered directly to Consilium Navigation in Nacka Sweden or via local Consilium
service agent.
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.
12.6 IMO
GUIDELINES ON VOYAGE DATA RECORDER (VDR) OWNERSHIP AND
RECOVERY
1. The Maritime Safety Committee, at its seventy-fifth session (IS to 24 May 2002), approved
the annexed Guidelines on voyage data recorder (VDR) ownership and recovery which have
been developed to support provisions of the revised SOLAS regulation VIIS, as amended by
resolution MSC.99(73), and, in particular, to support the carriage requirements for voyage
data recorders contained in the revised SOLAS regulation V 120, which are expected to enter
into force on I July 2002.
2. These Guidelines reflect the five basic issues relevant to VDR ownership and recovery,
which are ownership, custody, recovery , read-out and access to the VDR information, as
envisaged by the revised SOLAS chapter V.
3. In view of the complexity of the matter, close co-ordination and co-operation among
interested parties, as appropriate, in any recovery operation of a VDR is encouraged.
4. Member Governments are invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the attention of all
parties concerned.
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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.
1
Check for Alarms/Warnings on the Remote Control Unit.
a. If an Alarm or Warning have occurred consult error list (chapter 9)
and follow instructions.
2 Perform a Backup on Remote Control Unit by Pressing Backup button
twice within 2 seconds.
3 Shortly after that the display shows: BACKUP READY
4 Remove the USB memory stick from Main Unit.
5 Put the USB memory stick into an external PC (Laptop). Save the VDR data
on the USB memory stick on the local hard disc.
6 Install the Player and view the data (see Professional Player guide).
See quick guide on next page.
See chapter 8, 9 and 6.1 for complete information.
USB memory stick
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13.2 Quick guide after maintenance or repair
Check
Error list
chapter 9
1
Check
Alarm?
Yes
Warning?
No or corrected error
2
3
Perform a Backup:
Press twice
BACKUP READY
1010 BACKUP
READY
1010 BACKUP
READY
4
Remove USB from
Main Unit
6
5
Install Player.
See Player Guide
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Consilium Marine
Phone:
+46 31 710 77 00
Fax:
+46 31 710 78 00
E-mail:
Service: [email protected]
Spares: [email protected]
Consilium Navigation
Phone:
+46 8 563 05 100
Fax:
+46 8 563 05 199
E-mail:
Service, APT: [email protected]
Spares: [email protected]
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.
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Investigative Authority Guide
Table of contents
1 General ...................................................................................................................2
1.1 Overview of this Manual.................................................................................2
1.2 Software for playback of recorded data ..........................................................2
1.3 System Requirements......................................................................................2
1.4 VDR memory functions ..................................................................................3
2 How to download Data from VDR.........................................................................4
2.1 From a damaged Capsule ................................................................................4
2.2 From a USB memory stick..............................................................................4
2.3 From a Capsule connected to a VDR ..............................................................5
2.3.1
Capsules excluding HVR/SVR (L3)........................................................6
2.3.2
PBB ..........................................................................................................6
2.3.3
Capsules HVR/SVR (L3).........................................................................6
2.4 From a USB memory stick via Ethernet output ..............................................6
3 Data structure .........................................................................................................7
3.1 File Types........................................................................................................7
3.2 PBB data..........................................................................................................7
3.3 File Structure ...................................................................................................8
3.3.1
File Names ...............................................................................................8
3.3.2
Sensor data format ...................................................................................8
4 Appendix ................................................................................................................9
4.1 Change IP ........................................................................................................9
4.2 Map Network Drive ......................................................................................11
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1 General
1.1 Overview of this Manual
The Investigation Authority Guide is mainly intended for use by an investigative body.
It contains information on how to download data from the VDR and necessary information
about the downloaded data.
1.2
Software for playback of recorded data
The Voyage Data Player (VDP) program provides an easy to use, interactive way of
playing back voyage data from the VDR or a protective capsule on a PC (Laptop).
The information is presented in a user-friendly Windows interface, where different sensors
are displayed in different windows. All information, including audio playback, is
synchronized in time and simultaneously replayed.
With the VDP it is possible to locate an event or a time sequence of interest using various
search methods. 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.
1.3
System Requirements
PC/laptop with minimum:
• Operating systems Windows XP
• 20 GB hard disk
• 21-inch monitor recommended
• DVD-R player
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Other equipment:
•
•
Standard Ethernet (CAT 5E) cable and passwords are needed.
For L3 capsule: Software L3HVRReader.exe
Special software is needed for replaying the data:
- 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.
1.4
VDR memory functions
The VDR automatically records and stores data on the Capsule according to IMO
Resolution A.861(20), MSC.214(81) and IEC 61996-1 for VDR and IEC 61996-2 for SVDR Such data is stored for 12 hours (optionally longer), and is then automatically overwritten by new data. The VDR also records data to an USB memory stick placed behind
the locked door in Main Unit. In order to safely remove the USB memory stick follow the
Accident/Incident Backup procedure (see User Information). That data will be saved on
the USB memory stick until it is removed and put back again.
Recorded and saved data can be downloaded to a PC (Laptop) in different ways:
1. Directly from the capsule it self, after capsule and/or data storing function has been
exposed to a destroying accident (see 2.1).
2. By after a backup procedure removing the USB memory stick placed in the Main
Unit and copying it (see 2.2).
3. From the capsule connected to the VDR Main Unit via an Ethernet output (see
2.3).
4. From USB stick via Ethernet output.
Optionally other connected input sources can also be recorded, i.e. other radar-, ECDIS-,
conning-displays, ITV, etc. Such data are normally not stored on the capsule memory, but
on other internal or external e.g. on a Portable Black Box (PBB).
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2 How to download Data from VDR
2.1 From a damaged Capsule
A capsule which has been exposed to shock, penetration, fire, deep-sea pressure and
immersion must be treated by specialists before restoring data from its memory.
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.
Consilium Navigation must be contacted.
2.2 From a USB memory stick
1. Save current capsule data on the USB memory stick (via a Backup procedure, see
User information).
2. Remove USB memory stick and put it into an external PC (Laptop).
3. Install the Player (see Professional Player guide) and enter
activation code, username and password received in
Investigator kit.
4. Start the Player.
5. Open File/Import VDR data…
6. Mark source directory, mark “Copy source data files” and set a destination for
the data.
7. View the data in the Player (see Professional Player guide).
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Note!
Never run the Player data directly from the USB memory stick. Always save it on a
PC (Laptop).
NOTE: The VDR records data to the USB memory stick. In order to safely remove
the USB memory stick follow the Accident/Incident procedure. If the USB is removed
from its holder in Main Unit without a previous Backup procedure, data might be
missing or be corrupt.
Note!
When the USB stick is put back into the VDR holder, the saving process of the capsule
memory starts directly, and the previous data will be gradually removed from the USB
stick.
2.3 From a Capsule connected to a VDR
To be able to download data from a capsule or a PBB it is necessary to create a
network connection. 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
PROCAP
Consilium
PDU/PDU-S Consilium
Kotel
Kotel
Tron
Jotron
IP address
10.2.1.60
10.2.1.100
10.2.1.140
10.2.1.110
Directory
usb
data user
data user
vdr user
PBB (see 2.3.2)
PBB
Consilium
10.2.1.160
vdrdata
Capsule L3 (see 2.3.3)
HVR/SVR
L3
10.2.1.150
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vdradmin
vdradmin
vdr
Password
vdradmin
ayt16bmc
ayt16bmc
jotvdr
vdr
vdr
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Example:
IP address\directory, e.g. PROCAP = 10.2.1.60\usb
2.3.1 Capsules excluding HVR/SVR (L3)
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to DATA socket in the VDR Ethernet switch.
2. Change the IP address of your computer to: “10.2.1.222 and Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0” (see Annex 4.1 - “Change IP”).
3. Map the capsule/PBB as a network drive (see Annex 4.2 - “Map Network
Drive”).
4. Select a free drive (e.g. Z:) and directory according to the table above.
5. When “Connected to local host” write in user name and password from table
above.
6. Download data as follows:
- For a total capsule backup, copy all under drive to a prepared directory on the
connected PC (Laptop).
-
If a selected time window shall be downloaded. Study the capsule file
structure under 3.3 below and find the relevant sequence of sub directories
corresponding to required time window.
2.3.2 PBB
Connect via FTP (ftp://10.2.1.160/vdrdata). User “vdr” has a read-only access to the PBB.
2.3.3 Capsules HVR/SVR (L3)
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to DATA socket in the VDR Ethernet switch.
2. Turn the VDR power off with the Power and Battery switches inside Main
unit.
3. Change the IP address of your computer to: “10.2.1.222 and Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0” (see Annex 4.1 - “Change IP”).
4. Install and start the separate downloading software L3HVRReader.
5. Choose Standard mode
6. Set the IP address
7. Click “Connect”
8. Mark “Latest” and required minutes backwards to be downloaded under “Data
to retrieve”, for example 120 minutes.
The capsule downloads data from last minute and backwards.
9. Under “Put retrieved data in” choose directory on connected PC (Laptop) to save
the data.
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.
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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:
•
Navigational data, depth, speed, IEC 61162/NMEA-compatible data, etc., is
stored as text files once per minute. The VDR makes no attempt to decode the
NMEA data, it just stores it. At viewing time, it is up to the player application to
decode the NMEA protocol data and display it.
•
Sound information from microphones, VHF communications, etc., is stored in
the form of compressed MPEG1 layer 2 sound files, once per minute, one for
each of the four mixer output channels.
•
Video from radar and other high-resolution video sources is stored as JPEG files
once every 15 seconds, in one file for each of the input channels.
•
Ship specific data and configuration of the data needed for replaying are saved as
configuration text files (VDR config).
3.2 PBB data
Data is stored divided into 6-hour portions starting from time 00:00 (00:00-05:59,
06:00-11.59, 12:00-17.59, 18:00-23:59). Each portion is stored in a separate
directory named according to the time of its creation: YYMMDD-HHMM (e.g. 0703200000, 070320-0600 etc.).
A new directory is also created when PBB or VDR is restarted (so directories with
arbitrary time in the names are possible: e.g. 070320-1739 followed by
070320-1800).
Note!
Time used for data division is a PBB time (synchronization with VDR time will be
implemented in a later PBB software version).
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3.3 File Structure
Zip file in lowest
level in file structure
Configuration info
YYMMDD, HHMMSS, CF, < IMO num >.xml
Vdr Export.txt
Internal Player use
Xtracfg HHMMSS.zip
Proprietary info/manuals
for non standard sensors
The lowest level in the file structure consists of a compressed folder
named .zip.
All files are stored in a common directory structure on the hard disk consisting of:
One-minute directories for each stored minute of information, containing the audio
channel files, high-res, low-res video files, and the Data file containing text.
100 (00-99) one-minute directories put into hundred-minute directories.
•
100 (00-99) hundred-minute directories put into ten-thousand-minute directories
•
100 (00-99) ten-thousand-minute directories put into one-million-minute
directories
•
100 (00-99) one-million-minute directories put into the main directory.
There is no way of telling the exact time that data was recorded by looking at the directory
names. The time stamps are in the Data file of each minute directory. The interpretation of
the data should be left to the Voyage Data Player. After 12 hours of data has been stored,
the oldest data is removed as the next minute is recorded.
3.3.1 File Names
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.
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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.
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Select TCP/IP and select properties.
Make sure that your settings are correct. Click OK, OK.
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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. \\10.2.1.110\vdr user (for Tron)
Click Finish.
Type in the appropriate User name and Password.
Click OK.
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You are mapped and ready to look into the data files.
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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.
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Professional Player Guide
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 About this manual ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.1 General.....................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual ....................................................................................................2
2
General Description................................................................................................................ 3
2.1
Voyage Data Pro Player ......................................................................................................3
2.2
Consilium Voyage Data Analyzing Player...........................................................................3
3
Installation .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.1
Install the program ..............................................................................................................4
3.2
Set Passwords......................................................................................................................5
4
Start the program..................................................................................................................... 6
4.1
Import data to a Voyage Data Base......................................................................................6
4.2
Open an existing Voyage Data Base ....................................................................................7
5
Running the Player ................................................................................................................... 8
5.1
Toolbars ..............................................................................................................................8
5.1.1
Overview....................................................................................................................8
5.1.2
VDB bar .....................................................................................................................8
5.1.3
Playback bar...............................................................................................................9
5.1.4
Ruler bar.....................................................................................................................9
5.1.5
View bar.....................................................................................................................9
5.1.6
Audio bar..................................................................................................................10
5.1.7
Presentation bar........................................................................................................10
5.1.8
Status bar..................................................................................................................12
5.2
Choose which information to be displayed ........................................................................13
5.3
Arrange the information on the screen ...............................................................................13
5.4
Start and stop the playback ................................................................................................14
5.5
Change playback speed .....................................................................................................14
5.6
Listen to the Audio............................................................................................................15
6
Close the program ................................................................................................................. 16
6.1
Save and Close the VDB ...................................................................................................16
6.2
Rename the VDB ..............................................................................................................16
6.3
Rename an old VDB..........................................................................................................17
6.4
Delete a VDB ....................................................................................................................17
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1 About this manual
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1 About this manual
1.1 General
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.
Danger!
Hazardous voltage!
Do not remove covers! Only authorized personnel are allowed to do so.
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual
Danger!
Risk of serious or fatal injury to the user, and/or severe damage to the product, if the
instructions are not followed.
Warning!
Risk of personal injury and/or damage to the product if the instructions are not
followed.
Caution!
Risk of minor or moderate personal injury. Risk of equipment damage, loss of data,
extra work, or unexpected results, if the instructions are not followed.
Note!
Note symbols alert you to important facts and conditions.
Information
Tip symbols direct you to specific instructions, such as where to find additional
information and tell you how to perform a certain operation in an easier way.
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2 General Description
2.1 Voyage Data Pro Player
The Voyage Data Pro Player is a PC program for playback of VDR data, recorded by
any model of Consilium Voyage Data Recorders.
The Voyage Data Pro Player is designed for replays where a general apprehension is
needed of an accident or incident, in what order episodes has happened and
actions has been taken etc. All recorded data can be presented as requested by IMO
regulations for VDR and S-VDR.
All data, configuration files and event files in the VDR can easily be displayed in the
program. Most information is presented in pictures, values or status
corresponding to the value or status shown on the bridge. Some of them are shown
on animated meters and displays similar to that on the bridge.
The presented information is split in the Player in following preset sections for
easy overview, finding and comparison of essential data:
• Video
Radar(s) and other video displays if recorded
• Navigation/
Manoeuvring
Position, Heading, Speed, Depth, Engine controls etc.
• Alarms/
Indications
Bridge Main Alarms, Door indicators
• Composite/
Animation
Presentation of data on displays and meters like on bridge
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.
For detailed information and ordering of the Consilium Voyage data Analyzing
Player, please contact Consilium Navigation, Nacka, Sweden or your own
Consilium Agent.
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3 Installation
3.1 Install the program
The Voyage Data Pro Player is supplied on a CD or on an USB stick together with
the VDR data. Should the installer not start automatically, start the installation
manually.
1
Click on Start/Run.
2
Enter d:\install.exe (where d: stands for your drive where the VD Player
software is inserted).
3
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.
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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
1
Enter a user name
2
Enter an activation code
Activation information will be
assigned to registered users
only.
3
Enter a password
The password is used to define
the access level for the current
session.
If all entered information is correct the Player will start.
All subsequent start-ups
1
Enter a password
The password is used to define
the access level for the current
session.
If the entered password is correct the Player will start.
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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.
1
Make the recorded VDR files available from the same computer as the
player program.
2
Open the Player program by double clicking on the Player Icon:
3
When the program opens, choose File on the menu bar and then Import
VDB on the drop down menu.
4
Write the path in Source Directory box or use the Browse function to find
the Voyage Data Base directory (VDB) which contains the recorded VDR
files.
5
Click OK.
If the directory does not contain recorded data following dialog box is
shown:
The VDB can be given a new “Data Base name”, e.g. the name of the vessel
and/or incident and date.
If the VDB is collected from a source outside the own computer memory (e.g.
network, DVD, CD, USB stick) it can be copied to own computer by marking
Copy source files and by defining “Destination data directory”. Further
“Description” (notations) can be connected to the saved version
(configuration) of the VDB.
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4.2 Open an existing Voyage Data Base
1
Open the Player program by double clicking on the Player Icon:
2
When the program opens choose File on the menu bar and then Open VDB
on the drop down menu.
3
Click OK. A list will be shown containing earlier imported VDB.
4
Choose one of the VDB and click OK.
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5 Running the Player
5.1 Toolbars
5.1.1 Overview
1.
VDB bar
2.
Playback bar
3.
Ruler bar
4.
View bar
5.
Audio bar
6.
Status bar
7.
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.
The command interface has four toolbars controlling various functions of the
Player. The toolbars may be docked below the menu bar or can be ripped off and
used as free-floating objects.
All functions on the toolbars can be handled from the curtain menus at the menu
bar. Several functions can also be handled by double or right clicking at actual
window (see detailed instruction below).
The toolbars and their functions are:
5.1.2 VDB bar
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1.
Importing a new VDB
2.
Opening an earlier imported VDB
3.
Closing an opened VDB
5.1.3 Playback bar
1.
Rewind (Pan zoomed playback time range one step to the left)
2.
Start playback
3.
Stop playback
4.
Forward (Pan zoomed playback time range one step to the right)
5.
Normal playback speed. (Read actual speed mode at the status/foot-bar)
6.
Faster/slower playback speed (choose from dialog box)
7.
Enter precise position of inspection pointer (= playback starting time, UTC
(Coordinated Universal Time))
8.
Return to Speed initialization box, when in Fast/slow playback mode
5.1.4 Ruler bar
1.
Reset to show full playback time range
2.
Zoom out the playback time range
3.
Zoom in the playback time range
4.
Time ruler showing the playback time range (UTC). Brakes in recording are
marked red on the time ruler
5.
Inspection pointer showing actual playback time (UTC) on the time ruler.
Left-click and drag to move left and right.
6.
Actual playback date and time (UTC)
5.1.5 View bar
1.
Shrink picture windows
2.
Grow picture windows
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3.
Toggle selected window caption on/off (for saving space on the display)
4.
Resize selected window to full screen
5.
Toggle Ruler bar on/off (for saving space on the display)
6.
Toggle Playback bar on/off
7.
Open “Data windows” selection box (see Figure 6, The Data Windows box)
5.1.6 Audio bar
1.
Each square representing one audio channel. Toggle sound on/off
2.
Shows bridge microphones/audio zones dialog box
5.1.7 Presentation bar
1
Video page
Radar(s) and other video displays if recorded
2
Navigation page
Position, Heading, Speed, Depth, Engine
controls etc.
3
Indication/Alarms page
4
Composite page
Bridge Main Alarms, Door indicators
Presentation of data on displays and meters like
on bridge. Composite display will show data only
if prepared at VDR setup
The recorded data is assigned to four pages. There are four selectable pages
(bottom left of the screen) showing:
The page will change by clicking on the page tab at the left bottom of the screen:
Before starting the replay there are no values or pictures in the displayed windows.
When stopping the replay all values/pictures will remain, corresponding to the time
shown in the time window. When a new starting time is chosen all values will
disappear until the replay is started again.
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Figure 2. Video page example
Figure 3. Navigation page example
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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.
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1
Message / progress pane showing running status, directory loaded, menu
explanation, etc.
2
Vessel IMO ID and Name
3
Playback minute ID in VDB files
4
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”).
The Data Windows box will show all channels and their status, selectable on the
current page - visible (Yes/green) or not visible (No/red).
Figure 6. The Data Windows box
The display status of each channel can be changed by double-clicking on the
Yes/No dot.
5.3 Arrange the information on the screen
All information is displayed in own windows or grouped together in windows.
Every window has a name (caption) which can be displayed and removed by
double-clicking on the background of the window, or by using the caption icon on
the view bar
(View menu: “Caption”).
The size of the windows can be changed by clicking on two up/down arrows on the
top bar
(View menu: “Grew/Shrink window”).
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Video windows can be shown in full page format by clicking
“Full screen”).
(View menu:
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. (Playback
menu: ”Stop”)
The exact displayed date and time UTC is shown to the right on the time bar:
As default the total recorded playback range (UTC) is shown on the time ruler. The
grey inspection pointer present actual playback time on the time ruler. The pointer can
be moved to another time position by left-click and drag. (Playback mode: Set current
playback time).
For easier handling a specific time sequence in a long recording, the playback time
range on the time ruler can be changed by using the buttons on left side of the time
bar:
5.5 Change playback speed
The playback speed can be increased in fixed steps up to 100 times the normal
speed, or decreased in fixed steps down to 1/20 of normal speed. The function can be
selected by clicking on the blue speed icon on the playback menu.
Choose a new playback speed by moving the pointer to the left (decrease) or to the
right (increase) in the Fast/Slow mode window:
Click on OK.
The selected playback speed remains at every start until changed by or set back to
normal. The Fast mode initialization window is returned to by clicking on the
hammer icon
on the playback bar.
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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:
1.
Bridge centre (cockpit/conning place).
2.
Bridge wings.
3.
Bridge aft (chart table, communication desk) and one VHF channel, but other
combinations can occur.
The audio channels can be toggled on/off directly on the Audio bar
,
or from the Audio dialog box available from the button to the right on the Audio
bar.
Each channel can be turned on/off separately or in any desired combination. Audio
volume can be adjusted by the computer/Windows volume control.
Note!
It is recommended to listen to one channel at a time since the sound might get distorted
when listening to more than one channel.
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6.1 Save and Close the VDB
Note!
To save and close the VDB, the playback must be stopped.
1
Close the VDB by pressing the Close VDB-button to the right on the VDB
bar. (File menu/Close VDB)
All changes made in the Player e.g. Data windows turned on/off, resized or
moved to different positions on screen, changed replay time range etc. can be
saved. Next time that VDB is opened the Player pages will appear in the same
way as when it was closed.
Therefore there is a dialog box requesting to save the current VDB
configuration each time the present VDB, or the complete Player, is closed.
The VDB configuration can also be saved while running the Player and not closing the
VDB:
1
Select File menu/Save VDB configuration.
6.2 Rename the VDB
Note!
To rename the VDB, the playback must be stopped.
The current VDB can be saved with current settings as a new VDB.
1
Select File menu/Save VDB configuration As.
2
In the dialog box a new name can be given to the VDB as well as new
Description/notations.
The new VDB will be added to the “Select database”-list when opening a
VDB and the previous VDB will remain on the list as it was last time it was
saved.
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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.
1
Start the player without any VDB selected.
2
Select File menu Open VDB and click on the database to be renamed:
3
Press Edit button and make the changes in the new Rename database
-box:
4
Press the Rename -button.
5
Close the window or open a VDB by selecting it and press OK.
6.4 Delete a VDB
Note!
To delete an earlier imported VDB on the “Select database”-list, the player must be
started without any VDB selected.
1
Select File menu Delete database and click on the VDB to be deleted.
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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.
If that source data also shall be deleted, mark delete source
database before pressing the Yes button. Another dialog box will
now tell the location of the VDB directory to be deleted. If correct,
press Yes.
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