SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
Cabinet contains high voltage, which is HAZARDOUS and can
cause electrical shock. Only qualified personnel are allowed
to work inside the equipment.
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List of Changes

Version Issue Date Issued By Comments

1.0 31 March 2002 A. Angel

2.0 01 September 2002 I. Peretz

3.0 07 October 2002 I. Peretz

4.0 18 February 2003 Valery Pimenov

5.0 June 2003 Sigalit Amir-Zchut

6.0 Additional functions, updated

June 2004 Sigalit Amir-Zchut screens and some corrections to
old functions.

6.1 Added & updated drawings,

August 2004 Vyacheslav Mikhaelyk
troubleshooting

6.2 November 2004 Iris Levy

6.3 July 2005 Iris Levy Drawings & screens update

6.4 August 2005 Valery Pimenov Text revise, troubleshooting

6.5 November 2005 Dudi Shifrut Layout and language corrections

6.6 Updates according to new

June 2006 Dudi Shifrut
cabinet design

6.7 January 2007 Dudi Shifrut Alarm and data saving updates

6.71 • (ALT + TAB) during save

p.16.
• Appendix A: UPS
October 2007 Noa Brecher Specifications 9.7.
• 3.4 File Menu- Main Screen,
Pictures and grammar.
• Troubleshooting Section
• Downloading and Replay
Section Revamp (Section 3.4
6.72 November 2007 Noa Brecher & Section
• Installation Manual insertion
w/ wiring list.
• VDR 3 Addition
• Installation 7.3
7.0 Jan. 2008 Noa Brecher • 4.9 transformer Terminal
Board and picture
• RCA wiring sketch update
8.0 Feb.2008 Noa Brecher • VDR 2 Omission / Only VDR
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• RJ45 connector update.

• Troubleshooting: Capsule
9.0 August 2008 Noa Brecher Related Problems
• UPS Maintenance
• Transformer Terminal Brd.

10.0 Nov. 2008 Noa Brecher • Conning Display

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Preface _______________________________________________________10

2. System Overview of VDR 2 ______________________________________13

2.1 Standard Equipment List _________________________________________________ 14
2.2 Main Unit of VDR 2 _____________________________________________________ 14

3. System Overview of VDR 3 ______________________________________16

3.1 Standard Equipment List _________________________________________________ 17
3.2 VDR 3 Main Unit _______________________________________________________ 17
3.3 UPS of VDR 3__________________________________________________________ 18
3.4 Protective Memory Capsule (PMC)_________________________________________ 19

4. Operating Instructions __________________________________________20

4.1 The Main Screen _______________________________________________________ 20
4.2 Conning Display Option__________________________________________________ 21
4.3 Alarms Screen__________________________________________________________ 27
4.4 Menu Options __________________________________________________________ 28
4.4.1 Password Dialog ___________________________________________________________ 28
4.5 File Menu – Main Screen ________________________________________________ 29
4.6 Instructions for Downloading Data From the VDR____________________________ 29
4.6.1 Save Non Catastrophic Events ________________________________________________ 29
4.6.2 Save Long Range Data ______________________________________________________ 33
4.7 Tools Menu – Main Screen _______________________________________________ 35
4.7.1 Alarm Log________________________________________________________________ 35
4.7.2 Radar Image Viewer ________________________________________________________ 35
4.7.3 VDR Inputs _______________________________________________________________ 35
4.7.4 Initial Configuration ________________________________________________________ 36
4.7.5 NMEA Sentences __________________________________________________________ 38
4.7.6 Microphone Check _________________________________________________________ 39
4.8 Setup Menu – Main Screen _______________________________________________ 39
4.8.1 Access Setup ______________________________________________________________ 39
4.8.2 Exit Application ___________________________________________________________ 40
4.8.3 Shut Down the System ______________________________________________________ 40
4.9 About Menu – Main Screen_______________________________________________ 40
4.10 System’s Power Supply _________________________________________________ 40
4.10.1 Power connection ________________________________________________________ 40
4.10.2 Transformer used for Conversion ____________________________________________ 41
4.11 UPS Operation _______________________________________________________ 42
4.11.1 Switching UPS ON/OF ____________________________________________________ 42
4.11.2 UPS Self-Test and Alarms _________________________________________________ 42

5. Replay of saved data____________________________________________44

5.1 VDR Replay Main Screen ________________________________________________ 44
5.2 File Menu – Replay Main Screen __________________________________________ 45

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5.3 Setup Menu – Replay Main Screen _________________________________________ 45

5.3.1 Setup File ________________________________________________________________ 46
5.3.2 Select Data Directory _______________________________________________________ 47
5.4 Time Selection Screen – Radar Pictures _____________________________________ 48
5.5 Replaying Radar Pictures on the Radar Picture Screen ________________________ 49
5.6 Time Selection Screen – Navigation Data____________________________________ 50
5.7 Replaying Navigation Data on the VDR Replay Screen ________________________ 52
5.7.1 NMEA Sentences __________________________________________________________ 53
5.7.2 PLC Readout______________________________________________________________ 54
5.7.3 Nav. Data ________________________________________________________________ 54
5.8 Replaying AIS Data _____________________________________________________ 55
5.9 Time Selection Screen – Audio ____________________________________________ 56
5.10 Time Selection Screen – VDR Map Replay _________________________________ 57

6. Time Correlation ______________________________________________59

6.1 Synchronizing Data Times on Replay _______________________________________ 59

7. Installation Manual for VDR_____________________________________61

7.1 Location and Installation of the Protective Memory Capsule (PMC) ______________ 61
7.1.1 Location of the Protective Memory Capsule (PMC) _______________________________ 61
7.1.2 Capsule Installation_________________________________________________________ 61
7.1.3 How to Connect the Connector RJ45 to the Capsule _______________________________ 62
7.2 Location and Installation of the Main Unit VDR______________________________ 64
7.2.1 Main Unit and UPS Wall- Mount Installation ____________________________________ 64
7.3 Location and Installation of the Microphones ________________________________ 65
7.3.1 Location of the Microphones _________________________________________________ 65
7.3.2 Wheelhouse Microphones Installation __________________________________________ 65
7.3.3 Waterproof Microphones Installation ___________________________________________ 65
7.4 Location and Installation of the Alarm Panel ________________________________ 65
7.5 Audio Card Setup _______________________________________________________ 66
7.6 Video Grabber Setup ____________________________________________________ 68

8. Maintenance __________________________________________________70
8.1 Downloading and verification of the final recording medium data _______________ 70
8.2 Maintenance tasks to be carried out once a year ______________________________ 70
8.3 Maintenance tasks to be carried out once per five years ________________________ 70
8.3.1 UPS battery replacement_____________________________________________________ 70
8.3.2 Replacing the acoustic beacon ________________________________________________ 71
8.3.3 Replacing the PC CMOS battery ______________________________________________ 71
8.4 Spare Parts ____________________________________________________________ 71
8.5 Totem VDR Parts List ___________________________________________________ 72
8.6 Recommended Cable Types _______________________________________________ 73

9. Service Manual: Troubleshooting_________________________________74

9.1 Power Related Problems _________________________________________________ 75
9.1.1 Lack of Power_____________________________________________________________ 75

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9.1.2 What to do if system does not switch on?________________________________________ 76

9.1.3 During blackout the UPS does not hold at all. ____________________________________ 77
9.1.4 During blackout the UPS holds less than 2 hours. _________________________________ 78
9.1.5 Alarm: “No communication with UPS” _________________________________________ 78
9.2 Capsule Related Problems ________________________________________________ 80
9.2.1 Alarm: “Remote disks check failed (capsule), try exit and switch UPS off/on.” __________ 80
Alarm: “Remote disk write error, try exit and switch UPS off/on.” ___________________________ 80
9.3 PLC Related Problems ___________________________________________________ 82
9.3.1 Alarm: “NO communication with PLC S7-200” __________________________________ 82
9.3.2 Alarm: “No S7-200 PLC in STOP mode ________________________________________ 82
9.4 Radar Related Problems__________________________________________________ 83
9.4.1 Alarm: “No signal from radar / card fail” ________________________________________ 83
9.5 License and Updates_____________________________________________________ 84
9.5.1 Alarm: “License expired.” ___________________________________________________ 84
9.6 Serial Communication Related Problems ____________________________________ 85
9.6.1 Alarm: “No Communication with Serial 1,2,3,4 etc.” ______________________________ 85
9.6.2 Alarm: “Signal from Port 1,2,3,4 etc. Not Steady.” ________________________________ 85
9.6.3 Alarm: “ Error in COM port 1,2,3,4 etc.” ________________________________________ 85
9.7 Audio Related Problems__________________________________________________ 87
9.7.1 Alarm: “Sound card failed, Try Restart.” ________________________________________ 87
9.7.2 Alarm: “No signal from microphone 1,2,3,4,5 etc.” ________________________________ 88
9.7.3 Alarm: “Microphone 1,2,3,4,5,6 etc. tampering detected.” __________________________ 91
9.8 Computer Related Problems ______________________________________________ 92
9.8.1 Rebooting ________________________________________________________________ 92
9.8.2 Computer Slow Down, Stuck _________________________________________________ 92
9.9 Other Problems_________________________________________________________ 93
9.9.1 Addendum A: S/W Update Procedure __________________________________________ 94

10. Technical Data and Drawings ____________________________________95

10.1 Main Cabinet: ________________________________________________________ 95
10.2 Protective Memory Capsule:_____________________________________________ 95
10.3 Video Input:__________________________________________________________ 95
10.4 Wheelhouse Microphone _______________________________________________ 95
10.5 Waterproof Microphone ________________________________________________ 96
10.6 External Alarm Panel __________________________________________________ 96
10.7 UPS Specification _____________________________________________________ 96

11. Technical Drawings ____________________________________________98

12. Wiring List __________________________________________________110

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Table of Figures

Figure 1: System Diagram................................................................................................................................................... 13

Figure 2: Main Unit Cabinet (VDR 2) ................................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 3: System Diagram................................................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4: Main Unit Cabinet (VDR 3) ................................................................................................................................ 17
Figure 5: Main Unit VDR 3................................................................................................................................................. 18
Figure 6: PMC (Protective Memory Capsule).................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 7: Float Free Capsule.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Figure 8: VDR Main Screen ................................................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 9: Conning Display Main Screen ............................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 10: Depth screen ........................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 11: Night mode........................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 12: middle of the screen............................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 13: Alarms Screen.................................................................................................................................................... 27
Figure 14: Password Dialog Window................................................................................................................................. 28
Figure 15: Save non catastrophic data ............................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 16: Save to backup ................................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 17: Save to CD/DVD................................................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 18: USB drive status bar.......................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 19: Delete previously saved data............................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 20: Copy from backup to CD/DVD/USB................................................................................................................. 32
Figure 21: Save Long Range Data to CD/DVD.................................................................................................................. 33
Figure 22: Save long range data to USB drive ................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 23: VDR inputs Screen............................................................................................................................................. 36
Figure 24: System Configuration Information Screen –Serial Communication Tab......................................................... 36
Figure 25: System Configuration Information Screen – Transducers Tab ........................................................................ 37
Figure 26: System Configuration Information Screen – Audio Tab................................................................................... 37
Figure 27: System Configuration Information Screen – Analog Inputs Tab...................................................................... 38
Figure 28: System Configuration Information Screen – Analog Calibration Tab............................................................ 38
Figure 29: NMEA Sentences Screen ................................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 30: Password Changing Dialog Screen .................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 31: Transformer Terminal Board ............................................................................................................................ 41
Figure 32: Data directory Screen ....................................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 33: VDR Replay Software’s Main Screen ............................................................................................................... 45
Figure 34: Replay Setup Screen – Navigation Tab............................................................................................................ 46
Figure 35: Replay Setup Screen – Radar Tab..................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 36: Warning pop-up Window................................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 37: Radar Time Selection Screen ............................................................................................................................ 48
Figure 38: Radar Picture Screen ........................................................................................................................................ 49
Figure 39: Navigation Data Table ...................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 40: Navigation Info Time Selection Screen............................................................................................................. 51
Figure 41: Navigation Info Data Table............................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 42: Navigation Information Displayed on the VDR Replay Screen ....................................................................... 52
Figure 43: MNEA Sentences Screen ................................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 44: PLC Readout Screen ......................................................................................................................................... 54
Figure 45: AIS Replay Window ........................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 46: AIS Replay toolbar ............................................................................................................................................ 55
Figure 47: Audio time Selection Screen.............................................................................................................................. 56
Figure 48: Voice Replay window ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Figure 49: VDR Map Replay Time Selection Screen.......................................................................................................... 57
Figure 50: Map Replay Screen............................................................................................................................................ 58
Figure 51: RJ45 Connector ................................................................................................................................................. 62
Figure 52: Ethernet connection to Capsule .......................................................................................................................... 1
Figure 53: UPS & Main Unit Version 3 Cabinets .............................................................................................................. 64
Figure 54: Setup of the recording level............................................................................................................................... 67
Figure 55: Settings of the Audio Card ................................................................................................................................ 67
Figure 56: Settings of the Video Grabber ........................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 57: Settings of the Video Grabber ........................................................................................................................... 68
Figure 58: Settings of the Video Grabber ........................................................................................................................... 69
Figure 59: Settings of the Video Grabber ........................................................................................................................... 69
Figure 60: Indoor Microphone Installation MC1.2............................................................................................................ 98
Figure 61: Waterproof Microphone MC2.1........................................................................................................................ 99
Figure 62: Alarm Panel installation ALP 3.1 ................................................................................................................... 100
Figure 63: VDR 3 (1.3) Main Unit Cabinet ...................................................................................................................... 101
Figure 64: VDR 3 (1.3) UPS Cabinet ............................................................................................................................... 102
Figure 65: VDR Internal electrical connection Part 4 ..................................................................................................... 104

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(VDR 1 ,2 & 3) ................................................................................................................................................................... 104

Figure 66: UPS Connections............................................................................................................................................. 105
Figure 67: (VDR 3) Internal Connections 220AC ............................................................................................................ 106
Figure 68: Internal Connection Low Voltages (VDR 3)................................................................................................... 107
Figure 69: (VDR 3) Audio Terminals................................................................................................................................ 108
Figure 70: (VDR 3) Power Supply .................................................................................................................................... 109

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1. Preface
To the Owner

Thank you for purchasing Totem Plus Voyage Data Recorder (Totem VDR). Totem VDR is a state of
the art maritime product derived from a sophisticated technology that was developed in Totem Plus. In
spite of its incident investigation orientation we are convinced that its innovating high-tech development
will prove extremely useful in the routine ship operation, and will contribute to the ship’s safety and
better maintenance.

This manual provides the general layout, operation, installation and maintenance of the Totem VDR.

What is VDR?

The purpose of the VDR is to maintain, in a secure and retrievable form, a record 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.

The basis of the system is the Main Unit. This unit is interfaced to all monitored equipment being
recorded, as defined by the requirements of IMO performance standards in resolution A.861(20) and in
resolution MSC.163(78) for Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR), and to other optional equipment
upon request.

The recording is executed automatically and no intervention is allowed.

Data of the last 12 hours is securely stored in the system. Moreover, the last year of navigational data,
data received in digital and analogue form, and internal VDR alarms are stored on the Personal
Computers’ (PC) hard drive. The PC is an integral part of the Main Unit. The PC is connected through
Ethernet cable to the Protective Memory Capsule (PMC). The Data is continuously transferred from
the PC, through the Ethernet and the last 12h is stored in a final recording medium inside the PMC.

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The design and construction of the system is in accordance with IMO resolutions:

o A.861 (20) – Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders.

o A.694 (17) – General requirements for shipborne radio equipment, (GMDSS) and for
electronic navigational aids.

o MSC.163(178) - Performance Standards for Shipborn Simplified Voyage Data Recorders (S-
VDRs)

o A.686 (17) and A.830 (19), (as applicable) – Code on Alarms and Indicators.

o IEC 61996 Ed 1.0 (2000-07) – Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment
and systems – Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) – Methods of testing and required test
results.

o IEC 60945 Ed. 3.0 (1996-11) – Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment
and systems – General requirements – Methods of testing and required test results.

o IEC 61162-1 Ed. 2.0 (2000-07) - Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment
and systems – Digital interfaces – Part 1: Single talker and multiple listeners.

o IEC61996-2 Ed.1.0 (2005-05) - Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) – Part 2 –

Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) Performance Requirements – Methods of Testing and
Required Test Results

Recording period and duration

Recording is continuous unless:

1. The ship’s emergency source of electrical power supply fails. The VDR will continue to record bridge
audio and all other data available during blackout using a dedicated reserve source of power (from
internal Uninterrupted Power Supply -UPS) for a period of 2 hours. At the end of this 2-hour period
all recording will cease automatically and the system will shut down.

2. Interrupted briefly while saving non-catastrophic data. Interruption of recording for this saving
procedure should not exceed 10 min. During the saving process, the data in the final recording
medium is not erased.

3. a) The vessel is in port during essential maintenance.

b) The vessel is laid-up.

The time for which all stored data items are retained is at least 12 hours. Data items that are older than
this may be overwritten with new data.

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Totem VDR/SVDR Main Cabinet Versions

The Totem VDR/SVDR. has been developed to provide maximum flexibility and customer’s satisfaction. It
has therefore resulted in three Main Cabinet versions:

VDR 1.1 hereafter VDR 1 (supplied by special request only).

VDR 1.2 hereafter. VDR 2.

VDR 1.3 hereafter VDR 3.

The Conning Display is also an option that can be configured and customized. See Conning
Display p.21.

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2. System Overview of VDR 2

Figure 1: System Diagram

The VDR 1.2 system consists of two units:

1. Main Unit of VDR 2 - Placed inside the ship’s bridge (or close by it).

• Weight: 75 Kg

• Dimensions: 600 x 650 x 1125 mm

2. PMC (Protective Memory Capsule) - Mounted on the external deck where it can be
easily retrieved.

• Weight: 44 Kg

• Dimensions (including base): 440 x 300 x 380 mm

• PMC Base weight: 3.5 Kg

• PMC Base dimensions: 277 x 258 x 80 mm

The default Power Supply for the Main Unit is 220 VAC input and output. The VDR power supply
can be adjusted to 100/115 VAC upon request. Please refer to section 4.1 for this step.

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2.1 Standard Equipment List

# Unit Type Quantity Remarks

1. Main Unit VDR1.2 1
2. Protective Memory Capsule (PMC) PMC1.1 1
3. Alarm Panel ALP3.1 1
4. Microphone MC1.2 4
5. Waterproof Microphone MC2.1 2 For open bridge wings only
6. PMC cable with connector CB1.1-30 1 Standard length is 30m

2.2 Main Unit of VDR 2

The VDR 2 Main Unit consists of a Programmable Logical controller (PLC) and a PC computer with
mouse and keyboard and 17” monitor (Figure 2: Main Unit Cabinet (VDR 2). The PLC provides digital
and analog interfaces and is connected to the PC through a serial port. The PC contains serial, audio and
video interfaces.

Figure 2: Main Unit Cabinet (VDR 2)

Recording of audio (voices on the bridge) and Video (radar picture) is done using an Audio card and a
Frame Grabber (placed inside the PC). In addition, the Main Unit contains a UPS (Uninterrupted Power
Supply), which can supply power for at least 2 hours, and an Alarm Panel to alert on missing
communication or signals from the ship’s equipment or on VDR malfunction. External and internal Alarm
Panels are controlled through the PLC.

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Data is processed and stored both on the hard drive of the PC (that is an integral part of the Main Unit)
and on the final recording medium inside the PMC (On a Flash Disk). Status of VDR and the main items
recorded is constantly displayed on the system’s monitor. To improve investigation ability of Non-
catastrophic events, Totem VDR keeps one-year records of navigational data as well as digital and
analog information (including internal VDR alarms), and 1 month of audio and radar data on the PC hard
drive. On the PMC all data types (including radar and Audio) of the last 12 hours are saved.

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3. System Overview of VDR 3

Figure 3: System Diagram

The VDR 3 consists of three units:

1. Main Unit VDR 3 - Placed inside the ship’s bridge (or close by it).

• Weight: 40 Kg

• Dimensions: 615[H] x 610[W] x 300[D]mm

2. UPS– Placed inside the ship’s bridge, (or close by it), and as close as possible to the
Main Unit.

• Weight: 50kg

• Dimensions including base: 470[H] x 405[W] x 215[D] mm

3. PMC (Protective Memory Capsule) - Mounted on the external deck where it can be
easily retrieved.

• Weight: 44 Kg

• Dimensions (including base): 380[H] x 440[W] x 300[L] mm

• PMC Base weight: 3.5 Kg

• PMC Base dimensions: 80[H] x 277[W] x 258[L] mm

The default Power Supply for the Main Unit is 220 VAC input and output. The VDR power supply
can be adjusted to 100/115 VAC upon request. Please refer to section 4.1 for this step.

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3.1 Standard Equipment List

# Unit Type Quantity Remarks

1. Main Unit VDR1.3 1
2. UPS UPS A1.4 1
3. Protective Memory Capsule (PMC) PMC1.1 1
4. Alarm Panel ALP3.1 1
5. Microphone MC1.2 4
6. Waterproof Microphone MC2.1 2 For open bridge wings only
7. PMC cable with connector CB1.2-30 1 Standard length is 30m
8. Monitor , Keyboard, Mouse VDR3.1 1 LCD 17” Monitor w/stand,
Standard Keyboard and Mouse

3.2 VDR 3 Main Unit

The VDR 3 Main Unit consists of a Programmable Logical controller (PLC) and a built-in PC. The PLC
provides digital and analog interfaces and is connected to the PC through a serial port. The PC contains
serial, audio and video interfaces.

Figure 4: Main Unit Cabinet (VDR 3)

Bridge Audio and VHF communication Recording is done by using a PCI audio card placed inside the PC.
Video (radar picture) is recorded by using a Frame Grabber PCI card placed inside the Main Unit
computer, or a USB device connected externally to the Main Unit computer.

In addition, the Main Unit contains a UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), which can supply power for at
least 2 hours, and an Alarm Panel to alert on missing communication or signals from the ship’s
equipment or on VDR malfunction. External and internal Alarm Panels are controlled through the PLC.

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Data is processed and stored both on the hard drive of the PC (that is an integral part of the Main Unit)
and on the final recording medium inside the PMC (On a Flash Disk). Status of VDR and the main items
recorded is constantly displayed on the system’s monitor. To improve investigation ability of Non-
catastrophic events, Totem VDR keeps one-year records of navigational data as well as digital and
analog information (including internal VDR alarms), and 1 month of audio and radar data on the PC hard
drive. On the PMC all data types (including radar and Audio) of the last 12 hours are saved.

3.3 UPS of VDR 3

The UPS cabinet consists of a UPS Printed Circuit Board (PCB), batteries, terminals, two transformers for,
charger, logical and main switches, and a bypass switch.

Figure 5: Main Unit VDR 3

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3.4 Protective Memory Capsule (PMC)

Figure 6: PMC (Protective Memory Capsule)

The PMC consists of a special storage capsule that protects the final recording medium (Figure 6: PMC
(Protective Memory Capsule)). The capsule has two Carrying handles and 2 fast release handles. An
ultrasonic location beacon and reflective bands are installed for location aid. Ethernet signals are running
through one RJ-45 connector. The final recording medium (High Capacity Flash Disk) is internally placed
inside the capsule. In the event of an accident the final recording medium can be retrieved.

The Unique Option for Float-Free or Fixed Capsule solutions: The final recording medium, as
stipulated by IMO regulations, must be installed in a protected and secure tamper-free capsule. Totem
Plus is now offering the choice between either a fixed or a float-free type, or both of them providing the
users with a decision as to which capsule type is right for them.

Figure 7: Float Free Capsule

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4. Operating Instructions
4.1 The Main Screen

The main screen includes a display of the main items that are being monitored (navigational aids,
propulsion and steering), menu options on the screen’s menu bar and a status bar on the bottom of the
screen (Figure 8: VDR Main Screen).

Figure 8: VDR Main Screen

The items that can be displayed on the Main Screen are:

o Top Row (from top left) status of:

ƒ Bow Thruster – Order and Response.

ƒ Engine Order

ƒ Engine RPM – Starboard, Port and Center (the default display is the Center
engine’s RPM). To select a different engine, click with the mouse’s right
button on the RPM gauge or inside the Engine Order panel and select the
desired engine from the pull-down menu.

o Second Row:

ƒ Wind - Speed and Direction.

ƒ Gyro Heading

ƒ Log Speed

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ƒ Rudder Angle – Starboard and Port (the default display is the Starboard’s
rudder angle). To select a different rudder, click with the mouse’s right button
on the Rudder Angle gauge and select the desired rudder from the pull-down
menu.

o Third Row:

ƒ GPS Data – Navigation Mode of the GPS, Latitude, Longitude, UTC, Heading
(GPS Course Over Ground)and Speed.

ƒ Depth - from the Echo Sounder.

Note 1: monitored items displayed on the Main Screen can vary based on the vessel’s existing
equipment and customer’s request.

Note 2: if some data is not available from the connected equipment (e.g. the device is switched off or
sentences are not correct) N/A (data is Not Available) is indicated in the corresponding place on the
Main Screen.

o The status bar displays:

ƒ Alarms – number of pending VDR alarms.

ƒ System Time - computer clock adjusted to UTC. Note: there is no

automatic time adjustment system to keep continuous time reference.
Therefore, time difference can occur between system time and UTC time from
GPS.

There are four pull-down menu options included on the Main Screen:

• File – save non-catastrophic data on the PC’s hard drive and/or on a CD/DVD/USB.

• Tools – view the Alarms log, Radar Image, VDR inputs, the system’s Configuration, NMEA
Sentences, and perform microphones acoustic test.

• Setup – password setup, exit the application or shutdown the system.

• About – get company information and service contact information.

4.2 Conning Display Option

The Main Screen display user interface as an option can be configured as a Conning Display upon
request. It is designed according to NAUT - OSV requirements for conning display. In the center of
the display located the ship body contour surrounded by graphic blocks presenting different ship
instruments and systems. The locations of the graphic blocks are configurable.

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Figure 9: Conning Display Main Screen

Towards the upper middle of the screen there are three buttons. The first two shows a picture of the
sun and moon, and changes the display from day brilliance to night brilliance respectively.

Clicking the Red X will exit out of the program.

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Central Block
1. ROT – rate of turn.
2. Heading.
3. Rudder Angle – the value is the
rudder angle response.
4. Bow/ stern thrusters – the
value is the thruster response.
5. Main Engine- both order and
response values are displayed.
The information is displayed in
numerical format as well as graphical
format. For example: ROT is displayed
at the top in numbers, and immediately
below it there is an arrow that points to
either rightÆgreen or leftÆred
depending on the rate of turn value.
Green is STARBOARD (positive) and red
is PORT (negative). The same occurs
towards the bottom of the screen to
display the Rudder Angle. The Bow
thruster in the middle of the screen,
represents the numerical value on the
right and shows either green or red bar
in graphic form. Figure 10: Central Block

GPS block

6. Lat – Latitude of ship position.

7. Long – Longitude of ship
position.
8. SOG - Speed Over Ground.
9. COG - Course Over Ground.
10. UTC time and date.

Figure 11: GPS Block

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Depth Block

The last 10 minutes of the depth

are graphically displayed. To change
the depth units, or depth reference

click on the button in

order to open the drop down menu.
Choose between Meter, Feet, or
Fathoms. The depth reference can
be selected from water line,
transducer position, or bottom of
keel.

Figure 12: Depth Block

Wind Block

Wind can be displayed either as

apparent or theoretical wind, by
toggling the A/P buttons.

Apparent wind - data is provided giving

the wind angle in relation to the
vessel's bow/centerline and the
wind speed, both relative to the
(moving) vessel. This is the wind
speed as felt when standing on the
(moving) ship.

Theoretical wind - data is provided

giving the wind angle in relation to
the vessel's bow/centerline, and the
wind speed as if the vessel was
stationary. On a moving ship these
data can be calculated by combining
the measured relative wind with the
Figure 13: Wind Block
vessel's own speed.

The wind velocity is represented

graphically using standard
convention.

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Short line – 5 knots.

Long line - 10 knots.

Triangle – 50 knots

Autopilot Block
This panel displays 2 fields:
1. Heading to steer
2. Steering mode

Figure 14: Autopilot Block

Speed Log Block

This panel displays 3 fields:

1. STW – Longitudinal speed
through water.
2. Transverse FWD - Transverse
Speed through water, forward
section of the ship
3. Transverse Aft - Transverse
Speed through water, aft
section of the ship

Figure 15: Speed Log

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VDR Block –

VDR information contains two tabs:

System Data and VDR Alarms.

System Data - the screen displays the

system status: Free Memory, Free space
on Disks and Free space on PMC.

VDR Alarms - VDR alarms statistics

presented as New, Ack (Acknowledged)
and Total.

Silence buttons - silences the buzzer.

Acknowledge button – acknowledges the

alarm showing under last new alarm.

VDR menu button – calls the VDR menu

Figure 16: VDR Block
options. File, Tools, Setup, History, and
Help (These is similar to the standard
VDR screen as described below).

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4.3 Alarms Screen

Whenever an alarm condition occurs (no communication/no signal problems or system malfunction) the
Alarms window will be displayed on the Main Unit’s monitor (Figure 17: Alarms Screen). Additionally,
audio and visual alarm will appear on the Alarm Panel. (Note: During a blackout the alarms’ sound will
be silent automatically after 2 minutes). Alarm list will be displayed also if an alarm was deleted from the
list but in this case no sound and visual alarm will appear on the Alarm Control Panel.

Totem VDR is a self-registering system. Full alarms log is stored both in the PMC and on the PC’s hard
disk and can be replayed with VDR data.

Figure 17: Alarms Screen

The alarm buzzer can be silenced in one of three ways:

1. Pressing the Acknowledge button (ACK) on the Main Unit’s cabinet.

2. Pressing the Acknowledge (ACK) button on the External Alarm Panel located on the bridge (if
installed).

3. Clicking on the Silence button on the Alarms Screen or by using shortcut ALT+S.

The ACTIVE green LED indicates that the system is powered and functioning. The FAULT red LED
indicates a VDR alarm condition (if at least one of the VDR alarms is pending or not acknowledged). The
brightness of the LED’s can be adjusted by + and – buttons below (digital dimmer).

When an alarm is received, it can be acknowledged by clicking on the acknowledge button on the
alarm window. If the cause of the alarm is no longer in effect, the acknowledged alarm will be removed
from the list. If the cause of the alarm is still present, the alarm status will change to ACK, and the alarm
will be removed from the list automatically once the alarm cause is gone.

The Status column shows the alarm’s current status, which can be one of the following:

ƒ STANDING: the alarm cause is still in effect, and has not been acknowledged yet.

ƒ ACK: the alarm cause is still in effect, but the alarm has already been acknowledged.

ƒ NORMAL: the alarm cause is no longer in effect, but the alarm has not been acknowledged yet.

The Alarms Screen can be closed by clicking the X button on the upper right hand corner of it or by a
clicking on any part of the background screen around it. The Alarms Screen can also be dragged to
different locations on the background screen. The list of alarms can be viewed by selecting the Alarms
Log option from the Tools pull-down menu of the Main Screen (See Section 4.7.1 - Alarm Log), or by
double clicking the Alarms on the Main Screen’s status bar.

The alarms can be sorted by Tag Number, Time, Sensor or status by clicking the desired column heading
on the Alarms Screen.

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4.4 Menu Options

Some of the options from the pull down menus are restricted to authorized persons only, requiring a
username and a password before they can be accessed.

4.4.1 Password Dialog

Selecting any of the options that require an authorization will display the Password Dialog window on
the screen (Figure 18: Password Dialog Window). You have to type a user name and a password in the
appropriate boxes (the typed username will be displayed in the box while the password will not be
echoed on the screen) and click the OK button. If both username and password are correct,
authorization to enter the selected option will be granted.

Figure 18: Password Dialog Window

Each authorized user has a unique password in order to access the system. An authorized user can
change his own password to a new one using the Access Setup option from the Setup pull-down menu
of the Main Screen (See Section 4.8.1). The allowed username is “Master” and the commissioning
engineer will give the initial Password to the owner.

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4.5 File Menu – Main Screen

The File Menu of the Main Screen includes the following option:

• Save Non-Catastrophic events: perform one of the following actions:

o Save recent (up to 12 hours) data on the computer’s hard drive, CD/DVD or external USB
Storage Device.

o Delete saved data from user space (Backup folder).

o Copy data that was previously saved on user’s space (backup) to external media
(CD/DVD/USB).

• Save Long Range Data: Save long range (up to 30 days for radar/audio data or up to 1 year for
other data) to external media (CD/DVD/USB).

NOTE: If, during the download process, the computer screen reverted to the Main Screen, then simply
press ALT + TAB to toggle it back.

4.6 Instructions for Downloading Data From the VDR

4.6.1 Save Non Catastrophic Events

4.6.1.1 Save recent data

Save
Files
Tab

Select All

12:30
Current Time

Figure 19: Save non catastrophic data

1. Select Data Types And Time Range For Saving

The Save Files tab lets you save up to 12 hours of the most recently stored data: Audio, Radar and/or
Navigational and other sensors.

• NOTE: Each hour checked selects the following 60 minutes. If the current time is
12:30, clicking the check box near 12:00 will save the last half hour from the current
time. (12:00-12:30) Clicking only the check box near 11:00, will save the time

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interval (1 hour) from 11:00-12:00. clicking on both the check box near 12:00 and
near 11:00 will save the combined total or one hour and a half.

• You can click on the Select All button to automatically select all 12 hours.

2. Select the destination for saving the data

Select destination by clicking the appropriate tab: backup folder, CD/DVD or USB Drive:

ƒ Saving to backup folder: data is saved to D:\VDR DATA\BACKUP. The required and remaining space
on the hard drive is displayed on the bottom right of the backup folder tab. To save the data, click
on the Save button. Not enough space will be shown in red. The Directory Size edit box will
automatically be updated and calculated as more VDR data is selected.

Figure 20: Save to backup

ƒ Saving to CD/DVD drive: If more than one CD/DVD drive is present, select the drive to be used for
writing. Insert a CD/DVD with enough free space, and click Burn. Note: If you don’t insert a
CD/DVD the screen will not enable you to view any options.

You can also view the inserted media information by clicking on Disc Info. To eject the CD, click on
the eject button. You can also select a different CD/DVD Drive (if available) from the drop-down box,
or change the writing speed. A visual representation of used and available space on the external
CD/DVD can be seen on the graph in the lower part of the window.

Figure 21: Save to CD/DVD

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ƒ Saving to USB Drive:

1. Connect the USB drive to the PC, and wait for the computer software to recognize the device.
Note: The USB drive can be connected to either the front panel or the back panel of the
computer’s system unit. It is recommended to connect to the back panel via USB extension cable.

USB Port

2. When the device has been recognized, a destination folder ( i.e., H:\ ) will appear on the top left
selection box. Select a folder within the destination folder on the USB drive, and click on Save. If
a destination folder is not selected, then the files will be placed in the root directory of the USB
drive inside a default folder created by the software. The name of the folder will be the same as
the ship name.

The required and remaining space on the hard drive is displayed to the right of the screen. Wait until
the Status bar at the bottom of the screen fills up from left to right before removing the USB drive.

Figure 22: USB drive status bar

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4.6.1.2 Delete saved data from backup

Figure 23: Delete previously saved data

Select the data folder to be deleted by navigating to it in the directory tree, and then click on Delete.
Note: be sure you double-click on the folder to be deleted, so that its icon will show as an open folder.

4.6.1.3 Copy data from backup to external media

Figure 24: Copy from backup to CD/DVD/USB

Select the source folder to be copied, and then select the destination medium (CD/DVD/USB) by clicking
on the appropriate tab. When copying to USB Drive, select the destination folder from the right-side
directory tree. Finally, click on the Burn/Save button. A visual representation of used and available
space on the destination media can be seen on the graph in the lower part of the window.

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4.6.2 Save Long Range Data

4.6.2.1 Saving to CD/DVD

Figure 25: Save Long Range Data to CD/DVD

1. Select the data type/s and dates to be saved. Note that when saving to CD/DVD, only a
single day can be saved, due to media size limitations. The program will disable any option
to save more than a single day!

2. To exclude a data type from being saved, check the box marked none selected.

3. To view additional information about CD/DVD drive and the inserted media, click on the
Advanced button, and then click on Disc Info or Drive Info. You can also select a different
CD/DVD Drive (if available) from the drop-down box, or change the writing speed.

4. A visual representation of used and available space on the destination media can be seen on
the graph in the lower part of the window.

5. To begin recording, click on the Burn button.

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4.6.2.2 Saving to USB Drive

Figure 26: Save long range data to USB drive

When saving to a USB Drive, you can select all of the stored data at once by checking the box marked
select all data, or select a date range by dragging a selection on the calendar. (To enable the select all
data option simply uncheck the none selected option.) If you have more than one USB Drive connected
to the PC, you can select the appropriate one from the drive drop-down box.

Note that depending on the amount of free space you have remaining on your USB Drive, you may not
be able to save all of the data at once.

Select the destination folder on the USB Drive on the selection box, and click on the Save button.

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4.7 Tools Menu – Main Screen

The Tools Menu of the Main Screen includes the following options:

• Alarm Log – displays in a tabular form all active alarms.

• Radar Image Viewer - displays the images coming in from the radar.

• VDR Inputs – displays all the information the system reads from the PLC and transducers.

• Initial Configuration – displays the system configuration as created during the installation of the
system.

• NMEA Sentences - displays the data coming in from the serial inputs.

• Microphone Check – performs an audio test for all the microphones included in the system.

• VDR Replay – starts the Replay software.

4.7.1 Alarm Log

Select this option to view all alarms currently active. The time, sensor and description of each alarm are
displayed in a tabular form on this Alarms Screen. For more information see part 3.2 Alarms screen.

4.7.2 Radar Image Viewer

Select this option to view the images coming in from the radar. Please note that radar images are being
recorded every 15 seconds.

ƒ It can take some time (up to 15 sec.) for the first image to appear.

ƒ The screen will remain empty if the radar signal is not available.

ƒ If the radar signal is lost the last screen will be displayed.

The image viewer can be resized, dragged to a different location on the background screen or
maximized.

To close the viewer, click the X on the upper right corner.

4.7.3 VDR Inputs

This option displays all the information the system reads from the Siemens PLC inside the Main cabinet
and from transducers (Remote PLC’s or systems), and is used to display information such as watertight
doors status, hull opening status, alarms etc.

Choose between Digital Alarms, Analog Values and inputs from the Transducers (either digital or Analog)
by marking the desired option’s radio button in the “Showing” selection box at the top part of the screen
(Figure 27: VDR inputs Screen). The window can be resized, dragged to a different location on the
background screen or maximized. Use the scroll bar to reach information outside the visible area.

The PLC status indicator gives information about the communication between system and PLC. Green
and purple indicate that data is being requested from the PLC, Yellow indicates that data is being
received from the PLC, and Red indicates that data is being transferred to the PLC.

When you are viewing the digital inputs, filled blue circles indicate On and white circles denote Off.

To close the screen, click the X button on the upper right hand corner.

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Figure 27: VDR inputs Screen

4.7.4 Initial Configuration

The configuration screens (as created during installation) can only be read and viewed by authorized
personnel (user name and password required).

The System Configuration Screen includes two lines of tabs to navigate between the various
configuration screens (Figure 28: System Configuration Information Screen –Serial Communication
Tab). To view the configuration information click the desired tab and that configuration screen will be
displayed.

The configuration tabs include:

1. VDR Display tab – displays the items selected to be displayed on the VDR Main Screen

2. About tab – displays the type approval authority and reference number, IMO vessel identification
number, the software version, ship’s name, date and time source, ship’s position source, date and
time of last amendment of the configuration file and Totem Plus system’s serial number.

3. General Info tab – displays the number of serial ports in the system, of the Analog channels, digital
signals, radars, transducers, microphones, and the number of VHF channels.

Figure 28: System Configuration Information Screen –Serial Communication Tab

4. Transducers tab – displays the channel and description of each transducer in the system (Figure 29:
System Configuration Information Screen – Transducers Tab).

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Figure 29: System Configuration Information Screen – Transducers Tab

5. Radars tab – provides information such as maker, model, timing and location of each radar that the
system is connected to.

6. Audio tab – displays port allocation, type of audio equipment connected to it (microphone or VHF),
microphone number, locations and which VHF(s) is recorded (Type and model) (Figure 30: System
Configuration Information Screen – Audio Tab).

7. Serial communication tab – displays which equipment is supplying recorded data, its make, model
and location as well as port allocation.

Figure 30: System Configuration Information Screen – Audio Tab

8. Digital Input tab – displays the source of the digital input (water tight doors, etc.), its maker and/or
model, electrical signal type and port allocation.

9. Analog input tab – displays the source of the input, its make and/or model and its location, electrical
signal type and the channel number receiving that input (Figure 31: System Configuration
Information Screen – Analog Inputs Tab).

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Figure 31: System Configuration Information Screen – Analog Inputs Tab

10. Analog calibration tab – displays the measured values for the calibration of the Analog inputs
(Figure 32: System Configuration Information Screen – Analog Calibration Tab).

Figure 32: System Configuration Information Screen – Analog Calibration Tab

11. Ports tab – provides information about the setup of the system, port connection (com. no.) and their
setup values (checksum, check time, baud rate, etc.).

4.7.5 NMEA Sentences

This option enables viewing serial communication, which the VDR system receives from the serial outputs
of sensors/devices (Figure 33: NMEA Sentences Screen). To see a specific channel, check off all the
other channels and sockets and leave only the desired channel marked in the panel on the bottom of the
screen. (Hint: To reduce CPU load, don’t keep many channels open at once). Each sentence is displayed
with the system time it was received.

To halt the display of received data click the Stop button on the bottom of the screen. To resume
displaying the received sentences click the Continue button and to clear the screen from the displayed
data use the Clear button. To close the screen, click the Exit button on the bottom right hand corner of
the screen or click the X button on the upper right hand corner.

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Figure 33: NMEA Sentences Screen

4.7.6 Microphone Check

The audio functional test of all the microphones connected to the VDR System is automatically
performed by the system twice a day (note that a 1-2 seconds long whisper sound can be heard during
the test). To perform additional microphone checks (in addition to the automatic ones performed by the
system) select this option from the Tools pull-down menu of the Main Screen.

Whenever a problem with one of the microphones is detected, an alarm is sounded and a “Microphone
tampering detected” message is displayed on the Alarms Screen for the specific microphone.

4.8 Setup Menu – Main Screen

The Setup Menu of the Main Screen includes the following options:

Access Setup

• Exit Application

• Shut Down The System

4.8.1 Access Setup

While user names are permanent (e.g. Master), passwords can be changed using this Access Setup
menu option. To enter the setup screen you must first identify yourself with a valid user name and
password (See Password Dialog in Section 4.4.1 - Password Dialog). If the username and password
are both valid, the Authorize/Change Password Dialog screen is displayed (Figure 34: Password
Changing Dialog Screen.

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Figure 34: Password Changing Dialog Screen

To change the password, fill in the three fields: the Username, the new Password and verification of that
new password (type again the newly selected password to ensure that no mistake was done when
typing). If the new password and verification do not match, or if a user is trying to change a different
user’s password without authorization, an error message will be given and the change will not take
effect.

Click the OK button to save the new password and close the screen.

Click the Cancel button to close the screen without changing the password.

4.8.2 Exit Application

Selecting the Exit Application item of the Setup menu will close the application prompting you to
confirm the closure of the VDR System. Secure Desktop screen will be available to start the system
again. Select the BlackBox application and use the initial Master’s username and password to restart
the system.

4.8.3 Shut Down the System

In those situations where it is known that the system will be without main power for more then 2 hours,
or that the VDR System can be switched off according to the IMO regulations, use the Shut Down
option of the Setup menu. Short beeps will be heard from the UPS After the system completes the shut
down process. Switch off the UPS pressing and holding down its power button for 3-5 seconds (use the
same technique to turn the system back on). Note that if the UPS will not be switched off within 15
seconds and the main power is still applied, the system will restart automatically.

4.9 About Menu – Main Screen

This option displays the software version and Totem Plus contact information.

4.10 System’s Power Supply

4.10.1 Power connection

According to IMO regulations VDR system has to receive its power from an emergency switchboard. The
circuit breaker for Totem VDR should be at least 10A. One phase power enters through an isolating
transformer (the hot and neutral wires) and powers UPS input. The isolating transformer protects
sensitive input cards (especially analogue, audio and serial) from voltage transient, spikes, noises, DC

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leakage etc.. It breaks ground loops and prevents disturbance generated by the noisy equipment or load
switch from being injected into the power line.

4.10.2 Transformer used for Conversion

An isolating transformer can also be used for voltage conversion. The VDR system requires 220V-230V
input by default. If the ship’s power supply happens to be 100V or 115V, an additional setup will be
required. You can adjust the transformer’s input by connecting certain wires.

Note: The figure below shows two scenarios: Scenario A & Scenario B.
• Scenario A: The Transformer Terminal Board shows the wiring connections required when the
ship supply is 220VAC.

• Scenario B: The Transformer Terminal Board shows the wiring connections required when the
ship supply is 110VAC.

Figure 35: Transformer Terminal Board

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4.11 UPS Operation

VDR UPS is an advanced unit with microprocessor control. It can sustain input voltage range from 75%
to 125% of nominal.

In the event of a blackout, the VDR program will silence the audible alarm after 2 minutes. After 2 hours
operation on reserve power VDR computer commands UPS to shut down. Even though the batteries
(2x12V) give much more power than is required for 2 hours, the computer will shut down the system,
following the VDR standard requirement.

The charging time is at least 10 hours.

The UPS has serial communication with the VDR, Totem’s PC, and sends status information and receives
commands from the computer.

4.11.1 Switching UPS ON/OF

When switching ON the UPS, be sure that the MAIN SWITCH (the small black switch below the
communication port) is on, and then press and hold, for at least 3 seconds, the multifunctional
ON/OFF/TEST/SILENT button on the front panel. After the self-test, the green LED should be appear.

To switch the UPS OFF be sure that Totem PC is shut down, then press and hold the multifunctional
ON/OFF/TEST/SILENT button on the front panel for at least 2 seconds.

If you are connecting the power for the first time, be sure to check the WIRING FAULT INDICATOR on
the rear panel, which should only emit light if the UPS is powered by an improperly wired AC power
outlet. Wiring faults detected include: ground, hot-neutral polarity reversal, and overloaded neutral
circuit. If you are planning to remove the main power, turn off the MAIN SWITCH.

Note: even if the UPS is OFF, but the MAIN SWITCH is ON the electronics inside are still
active. To save battery power, and prevent battery damage caused by depleting the
batteries, turn the MAIN SWITCH - OFF on the rear panel; especially if the system will be
offline for more than a day.

4.11.2 UPS Self-Test and Alarms

The UPS self-test is to verify both the operation of the UPS and the condition of the batteries. During the
self-test, the UPS briefly operates the loads on the batteries (the on-battery yellow LED comes on). If the
UPS passed the self-test, it returns to on-line operation. The on-battery yellow LED goes OFF and the on-
line green LED goes ON steady. If the UPS fails the self-test, it immediately returns to on-line operation
and lights the replace-battery red LED. The loads are not affected. Recharge the batteries overnight and
try the test again. If the replace-battery LED is still ON, replace the battery (see section 8 -
Maintenance).

The UPS has a self-test, which is performed every time when the UPS switched ON. The self-test can be
initiated manually by a short (1 second) press on the button.

The UPS has following LED diagnostic (top-down):

1. Green LED – “LINE NORMAL”- the loads receive normal power.

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2. Yellow LED – “BOOST AVE” (voltage boost) – the UPS is correcting a low main power voltage
condition – the loads receive normal power.

3. Yellow LED – “BACK UP” – UPS is supplying power to loads using batteries –the loads receive
normal power.

4. Yellow LED - “BUCK AVR” – UPS is correcting a high voltage condition - the loads receive normal
power.

5. Red LED – “REPLACE BATTERY” – UPS batteries are no longer useful and must be replaced.

The sound alarms are as following:

1. “BACK UP” – slow beeping sound (about 0.47 Hz) accompanied by yellow LED–indicates that
UPS is working on batteries.

2. “LOW BATTERY” – rapid beeping sound (about 1.824 Hz) – indicates the Ups is in BACK UP
mode. When the battery energy runs low, the UPS beeps rapidly until shut down from battery
exhaustion.

3. “OVERLOAD” – continuous alarm – if the connected loads exceed the maximum rated capacity
by more than 10% at 60 second or by more than 30% at 3 second. (No visual alarm).

4. “REPLACE BATTERY” - continuous alarm accompanied by red LED.

5. “AUTOMATIC SHUT DOWN” – slow double beeping sound (about 0.47 Hz) – the system
commanded automatic shut down with delay. The delay timer is on. The system will be shut
down when the timer’s countdown reaches zero.

All audible UPS alarms can be silenced by a short press on combined ON/OFF/TEST/SILENT button.

An INPUT CIRCUIT BREAKER is located on the front panel. It trips when the connected loads exceed the
protected receptacle’s capacity. The center plunger of the circuit breaker extends when tripped. Check
the loads and restore the plunger.

Blackout Sequence

In the event of a blackout, the system receives a signal regarding main power loss from UPS. (Note: if
the main power voltage is close to UPS limits (+/- 25% of nominal), UPS can give AC Fail alarm. To
clear the alarm, restore the main power voltage. The system will commence a 2 hour blackout timer
(7200 seconds). Not to disturb the crew on the bridge, the system silences all audio alarms after 2
minutes and continues full operation. The Real-Time Monitor is not supported by UPS and during the
blackout all the screen information is not accessible. When timer count down approaches zero, the
system commands the UPS to start shutdown timer sequence. The system closes all the recordings and
commands Windows to shut down the computer. The UPS shut down timer allows to computer to finish
computer’s shut down process and switches off the UPS.

If the power is restored before the 2 hours timer comes to zero, the system will wait about 1 minute to
reset the blackout process. This delay prevents the system from running several blackouts in sequence
(The pending alarm “AC Fail” is still on the screen during this delay).

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5. Replay of saved data

Data saved using the Save Non-Catastrophic Events option from the File menu of the Main Screen
can be displayed either on a separate computer or on the Totem VDR PC itself, using the Replay VDR
Software provided with Totem VDR system (to view the data the files have to be saved on a
CD/DVD/USB – See section 4.5 for a description of that option).

Picture is only an
example- data
directory location
depends on where
the data was
originally saved.

Figure 36: Data directory Screen

The VDR Replay Screen will be displayed with the Data Directory window open on top of it (Figure
36: Data directory Screen).

Select the VDR DATA directory of the saved files to be replayed by double clicking the directories on the
list until you see the desired VDR Data directory (double click on it as well to see the directories inside it)
and then click the OK button. Note that each VDR DATA directory must have the same structure of:

5.1 VDR Replay Main Screen

The VDR Replay Main Screen includes a Time Selection window, menu options on the screen’s menu
bar and a status line on the bottom of the screen (Figure 37: VDR Replay Software’s Main Screen).

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Figure 37: VDR Replay Software’s Main Screen

There are two pull-down menu options included on the VDR Replay Main Screen:

• File – select and open data files, view the VDR System configuration and exit the Replay application.

• Setup – setup parameters for the display of the radar file and the navigation info files and select
navigation data directory.

5.2 File Menu – Replay Main Screen

The File Menu of the Replay Main Screen includes the following options:

• Open Data Files – select which data file (Navigation Info, Radar Picture or Voice) to open for replay

• Show Configuration File – display the System Configuration of the VDR system the replay data was
saved from.

• Exit – exit the Replay application

To replay/view saved data files, select a channel (Radar picture, Voice, or Navigational Info.) from the
Time Selection window of the Replay Main Screen and then click the Select Initial Time button
below it, or choose the desired file type from the Open Data Files option of the File menu. The
appropriate Time Selection screen will open up with a list of all saved files in a tabular form.

To view the configuration of the VDR System the saved files were recorded on select the Show
Configuration File option from the File menu (See section 4.7.4 for more details on the VDR
configuration screens).

To quit the Replay VDR application, select the Exit option from the File menu or click the X button on
the upper right hand corner of the screen.

5.3 Setup Menu – Replay Main Screen

The Setup Menu of the Replay Main Screen includes the following options:

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• Setup File – select the navigation and radar display parameters

• Select Data Directory – select another directory of saved files to be replayed

5.3.1 Setup File

Replay Setup file keeps the navigation parameters to be displayed and their structure. Use the Clear or
Select All buttons located on the Navigation tab if needed. Remember data option will keep the
data on the VDR screen even if it is not coming every second. On the Radar tabs you can choose
whether or not the program will beep every time a new radar image is displayed and/or to loop the radar
images.

Select the Navigation tab (Figure 38: Replay Setup Screen – Navigation Tab) to mark, in the Show
column, the navigation information parameters to be displayed in both the Navigation Data table,
displayed along with the radar picture (See Section 5.5) and in the NMEA ports table, displayed when a
navigation information file is opened from the Time Selection screen (See Section 5.6).

Figure 38: Replay Setup Screen – Navigation Tab

Since the NMEA data for some of the channels is not being transmitted every second, choose (in the
Show Data panel) between Only when get NMEA to display the navigation information only when
transmitted and Remember Old Data to display the last value received even if it wasn’t updated in the
specific second. Click the desired parameters to mark or to unmark them or use the Select All and the
Clear All buttons to select/deselect all parameters at once. Click the OK button to save the new setting.

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Select the Radar tab (Figure 39: Replay Setup Screen – Radar Tab) and mark the Beep or Do Not
Beep option in the Beep When Changing Radar Screen selection box. If the Beep option is selected
a single beep sound will be heard each time the system displays a new saved radar image on the Radar
Picture screen. Select between the two display options, Normal or In a Loop. If the second option is
selected the radar pictures will be displayed again from the beginning of the list (in a loop) whenever the
end of the list is reached. Click the OK button on the bottom of the screen to apply your setting.

Figure 39: Replay Setup Screen – Radar Tab

Click the Yes button on the Warning pop-up window (Figure 40: Warning pop-up Window) to confirm
this operation, the Cancel button to return to the Setup screen for more changes and the No button
to close the Setup screen without modifying the existing setup configuration.

Figure 40: Warning pop-up Window

5.3.2 Select Data Directory

Use this option from the Setup pull-down menu to select another VDR Data directory of the saved files
to be replayed. The Data Directory screen is displayed (Figure 36: Data directory Screen) with a list of
all available data directories. Double click the directories on the list until you see the desired VDR Data
directory (double click on it as well to see the directories inside it) and then click the OK button.

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5.4 Time Selection Screen – Radar Pictures

When the Radar Picture is selected from the Main Screen the system displays the Time Selection
screen with a list of all available radar files in that VDR DATA directory (Figure 41: Radar Time
Selection Screen).

Figure 41: Radar Time Selection Screen

On the left side of the screen the drive letter (e.g. C, E, etc.) is displayed with the directory tree, the
data file type and the file’s time stamp of the chosen file below it. To return to the Replay Main Screen
click the Cancel button.

Use the scroll bar on the right side of the table to scroll through the list of radar files to the desired one.
Double click on it to display that radar image or select the file. Then click the Show Single View
button. The system displays the Radar Picture screen with the selected radar image along with the
date and time the image was recorded on displayed at the top of the screen (Figure 42: Radar Picture
Screen).

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5.5 Replaying Radar Pictures on the Radar Picture Screen

The Radar Picture screen includes the following menu options:

• File – select various display options for the radar images.

• View – hide or display the buttons toolbox.

• Zoom – zoom the image on the screen in or out.

Figure 42: Radar Picture Screen

All the menu options are also available on action buttons located in a toolbox below the pull-down menus
(either method can be used to activate the screen functions). To hide the toolbox, click View and then
click the Tool Box option from the pull-down menu to unmark it. To display the toolbox, click the Tool
Box option again to mark it.

Radar pictures can be a viewed manually or automatically by clicking the Manual or Auto buttons
respectively, or by selecting Manual – Show Radar Files one at a time and Automatic sequential
replay of Radar Files from the File pull-down menu (Note that the default setting for replaying the
radar pictures is Manual).

While in Manual mode, change pictures by clicking the Next and the Prev buttons or by selecting
Show Next Radar File and Show Previous Radar File from the File pull-down menu. In automatic
replay mode the picture is automatically changed every 15 sec. To speed up or slow down the display
(fast forward/slow forward the radar image files), enter the desired time interval (less/more than 15
seconds between displayed images) in the Auto Interval edit box to the left of the Auto button (note
that the next image will still take 15 seconds to display, but starting with the image that follows it, the
time interval between the images will be adjusted according to the value entered).

Click the magnifying glass symbol buttons to zoom the displayed radar image in or out (the first click on
the one with the + sign enlarges the image by 200% and the second click by 400%. Clicking the button
with the – sign reverses the process). Alternatively you can use the percent window between the two
magnifying glass symbol buttons (displaying the number 100 as a default) to type in the desired zoom in
scale and/or the Zoom In and the Zoom Out options from the Zoom pull-down menu.

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Using the Radar Screen options audio files can be played simultaneously and navigation information
can be displayed at the same time that the radar pictures are being displayed (Synchronizing Data
Times on Replay).

To play a saved audio file click the megaphone symbol button or select Replay Voice File from the File
pull-down menu. Select the desired microphone number from the pull-down list of available microphones
and the system will display the Time Selection screen with a list of all available audio files (Figure 51:
Audio time Selection Screen). Proceed as described and the system will display the Voice Replay
window on top of the Radar Picture screen).

This window can be dragged to different locations on the background screen and also closed, by clicking
the X button on the window’s upper right corner. Closing the window will stop the audio file’s replay.
Note that each microphone on the pull-down list of available microphones is actually a group of 2
microphones (e.g. microphone No. 1 represents microphones 1 and 2, microphone No.2 represents
microphones 3 and 4, etc.). To replay the recorded audio file of each microphone separately, open the
Windows’ Volume Control screen (by double clicking the speaker symbol on the Windows’ taskbar)
and slide the Balance scroll bar of the Volume Control to the right or to the left to separate the
recording of the two microphones.

To view the corresponding navigation information click the Nav. Data button or select Show
Navigation Data Information from the File pull-down menu. Once selected, the system displays a
one-line table with all available navigation information (Figure 43: Navigation Data Table). Use the
arrows at the bottom of the table to scroll through all it’s columns (to select which data columns to
display use the Setup option from the Replay’s Main Screen, see section 5.3.1).

Figure 43: Navigation Data Table

To have some of the navigation information displayed on a screen that resembles the VDR Screen, in the
same way it was displayed on the VDR Screen, click the VDR Screen button on the upper right hand
corner of the Radar Picture Screen (for a detailed description of the VDR Screen see section 5.7 -
Replaying Navigation Data on the VDR Replay Screen).

5.6 Time Selection Screen – Navigation Data

When the Navigation Info is selected from the Main Screen, the system displays the Time Selection
screen with a list of all available navigation data files in that VDR DATA directory (Figure 44:
Navigation Info Time Selection Screen). On the left side of the screen the drive letter (e.g. C, E, etc.) is
displayed with the directory tree, the data file type and the file’s time stamp below it. Go to the month
number to see the file list. Use drop-down menu above to select day.

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Figure 44: Navigation Info Time Selection Screen

To return to the Replay Main Screen click the Cancel button.

Use the scroll bar on the right side of the table to scroll through the list of navigation data files to the
desired one. Double click on it to display that file’s information or select the file and then click the Open
As Table button. The system displays the navigation information in a table (Figure 45: Navigation Info
Data Table).

Switch between the various information tables - NMEA ports information, VDR Alarms, PLC – Digital
Input and PLC – Analog Input - by marking the desired option in the first selection box. Use the
selection box below it to select whether to Show All available information for each table or Show
Updated Rows Only. Note that when the NMEA ports option is marked, double clicking on any of the
table rows will display the NMEA Sentences screen for that port (See section 5.7.1 of this screen). Use
the VDR Screen button to have the navigation data replayed on a screen that resembles the VDR
Screen (see section 5.7 - Replaying Navigation Data on the VDR Replay Screen).

You can also replay the AIS data stored in the files by clicking the Open AIS data button (for further
information refer to section 5.8 - Replaying AIS Data).

To view the alarms recorded by the VDR system click the Alarms button on the lower right hand corner
of the screen and the system will display the Alarms screen with a list of the alarms, their time of
occurrence, their description and condition (note that only alarms coming into the VDR system with a $--
ALR NMEA sentences will be displayed using this option). Use the selection boxes on the bottom of the
Navigation Data table to select whether to Show All available rows of alarms or Show Updated Rows
Only.

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Figure 45: Navigation Info Data Table

Click the Exit button to close the information screen or click the X button at the upper right corner of it.

5.7 Replaying Navigation Data on the VDR Replay Screen

Clicking the VDR Screen button (either on the Radar Picture Screen or on the navigation information
table) will display a VDR type screen (Figure 46: Navigation Information Displayed on the VDR Replay
Screen). Buttons for accessing additional display options are located at the bottom of the screen.

Figure 46: Navigation Information Displayed on the VDR Replay Screen

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The items displayed on the VDR Replay Screen are:

• Bow Thruster – Order and Response

• Engine Order

• Engine RPM – Starboard, Port and Center (the default display is the Center engine’s RPM). To
select a different engine, click with the mouse’s right button on the RPM gauge and select the
desired engine from the pull-down menu)

• Wind - Speed and Direction

• Gyro Heading

• Log Speed

• Rudder Angle – Starboard and Port (the default display is the Starboard or single rudder angle). To
select a different rudder, click with the mouse’s right button on the Rudder gauge and select the
desired rudder from the pull-down menu).

• Data from the GPS – Navigation Mode of the GPS, Latitude, Longitude, UTC, Heading and Speed

• Depth from the Echo Sounder

The navigation files can be a viewed manually or automatically by clicking the Manual or Auto buttons
on to bottom of the screen respectively (Note that the default setting for replaying the navigation data
files is Auto).

When Manual mode is selected, the Next and the Prev buttons become active. Use them to move
forward or backward in the recorded files. In Auto mode the files are automatically played in real time.
To speed up the display either forward or backwards, in both Manual and Auto modes, drag the scroll
bar on the bottom of the screen to the left (backwards) or to the right (forwards).

The additional three buttons: NMEA Sentences, PLC readout and Nav. Data provide access to
additional navigation information (note that while in Manual mode the NMEA Sentences option is not
available).

5.7.1 NMEA Sentences

This option enables to view the saved data in the form of NMEA sentences the VDR system have
received within the current second from serial communication of different sensors/systems (Figure 47:
MNEA Sentences Screen).

To close the MNEA Sentences screen, click the X button at the upper right hand corner of it.

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Figure 47: MNEA Sentences Screen

5.7.2 PLC Readout

This option displays all the information the system recorded from the Siemens PLC (information such as:
watertight doors status, hull opening status, alarms etc.). Choose between Digital Alarms, Analog Values
by marking the desired option’s radio button (Figure 48: PLC Readout Screen) at the Showing selection
box on the top of the screen.

Figure 48: PLC Readout Screen

To close the PLC Readout screen, click the X button at the upper right corner of it.

5.7.3 Nav. Data

Clicking this option displays a one-line table with all available navigation information as the one described
in section 5.5 - Replaying Radar Pictures on the Radar Picture Screen.

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5.8 Replaying AIS Data

Totem VDR records the ship’s AIS data (when AIS is present and connected to the VDR). By clicking the
Open AIS Data button, the AIS Replay screen will be shown.

Figure 49: AIS Replay Window

The top of the AIS Replay screen contains several tools:

Figure 50: AIS Replay toolbar

From left to right the tools are :

1. Zoom in
2. Zoom Out
3. Center Map on Ownship
4. Reset Map Scale
5. Show/Hide Target List
6. Close Window
7. Replay Time
8. Stop Replay
9. Play Replay
10. Center Map on click location
11. Measure Distance

The Main part of the screen shows the chart, with the AIS targets and the ownship. Each AIS target is
shown with its target ID, name and speed vector. The ownship is also shown with its speed vector.

The bottom of the AIS Replay screen shows the AIS target list, with various information regarding each
target.

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5.9 Time Selection Screen – Audio

When the Voice option is selected from the Main Screen, On the left side of the screen the drive letter
(e.g. C, E, etc.) is displayed with the directory tree (Figure 51: Audio time Selection Screen). To return to
the Replay Main Screen click the Cancel button.

Figure 51: Audio time Selection Screen

Select the sub-directory that contains the saved audio files from the microphone you would like to play
by double clicking on the sub-directory number, 0,1,2,3 or 4, to display the list of files in it (sub-directory
1 contains files recorded from microphones 1 and 2, sub-directory 2 contains files recorded from
microphone 3 and 4, etc. sub - directory 0 contains files recorded from microphone 9 and 10 if
available). Use the scroll bar on the right side of the table to scroll through the list of audio files to the
desired one. Double click on it to play it or select the file and then click the Play This Record button.
The system displays a Voice Replay window with play control buttons and various counters (Figure
52: Voice Replay window). Note that each audio file is 6 minutes long and the system plays one audio
file at a time. To play more than one audio file, select the first file to be played and then hold down the
Shift key on the keyboard while selecting the additional files from the list, or click the first file to be
played and holding down the mouse’s button drag the cursor down to the last file you would like to play
continuously. Click the Play This Record button and the system will display the Voice Replay window
with the accumulated files time in the Length of File counter field.

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Figure 52: Voice Replay window

Click the X button at the upper right corner of the window to close it.

5.10 Time Selection Screen – VDR Map Replay

When the VDR Map Replay is selected from the Main Screen the system displays the Time
Selection screen with a list of all available directories containing navigation data files (Figure 53: VDR
Map Replay Time Selection Screen). Directory names represent the month when the data was recorded.

Figure 53: VDR Map Replay Time Selection Screen

Select the month you would like to see in the Map Replay by double clicking on the directory (the
directory should be shown as opened on the directory tree) and press Show This Month. In the end of
data analysis process the Map Replay window will appear (Figure 54: Map Replay Screen)

In the upper window there is a table of the route points selected by the program. Scrolling through the
list will update the ship’s position on the map accordingly. In the table you can see date and time,

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location, speed over ground and course over ground taken from GPS data, file name and its location on
the hard disk where the data was taken from. The same information (except the file location) is repeated
on the information bar below the map. Each Menu button has a prompt. Use the Zoom In / Zoom Out
buttons to change the map’s scale. Using the Center Map tool will center the map on the point you
have clicked. Use this mode to move through the map.

Figure 54: Map Replay Screen

Selecting the Distance tool allows you to use the mouse to measure distance between two points.
Press left mouse button on the first point and drag the mouse to the second point. The reading of the
measurement appears on the right part of the information bar together with the line bearing. On the left
side you can see cursor’s location on the map. If you would like to center the map on the vessel, click
the Center On the Vessel button. Clicking the World Map button will zoom out the map as far as
possible. Clicking the Auto button will replay the data automatically. The Hide/Show Data allows you
to show or hide the upper data grid. Use Exit button to exit the Map Replay screen.

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6. Time Correlation
All the saved recorded files are standard Windows files and can be played using standard Windows
software (media player, notepad, picture viewer). The file names consist of eight digits and numbers in
which the system time of the file creation is coded. All the time stamps in the system are created
according to the system clock of the VDR Main Unit. To find out the time offset of the system clock to
the GPS UTC time or to the Master Clock on playing of Navigational Data, calculate the difference
between them.

To retrieve the time stamp from a file name use the following rules:

H XXXX DMY

H – hour in 24-hour format;

D – day of the month;

M – month;

Y – the last digit of the year

NOTE: numbers more than 9 presented by a letter. To decode the letters use table below:

A→10 B→11 C→12 D→13 E→14 F→15 G→16 H→17 I→18 J→19 K→20

L→21 M→22 N→23 O→24 P→25 Q→26 R→27 S→28 T→29 U→30 V→31

The four ‘X’ that were left are a hexadecimal number in which the minutes, seconds and tens of seconds
are coded. Use the Windows Scientific Calculator to decode these values:

• Choose “Hex” in the first group

• Type the four characters then choose “Dec”.

• If you get a number that is less than five digits, then add zeros in the beginning so that you have a
five-digit s number. Now, the first two digits represent the minutes, the following two digits
represent the seconds and the last digit represents the milliseconds.

6.1 Synchronizing Data Times on Replay

For a real Replay of synchronized data a few computers should be used, each one displaying only one
type of data (e.g. radar pictures, navigation data, etc.) and one of the ten microphones recorded by the
VDR system. This replay software enables the display of all information data types and a pair of
microphones on a single computer, but the display times should be synchronized.

To synchronize all the data types follow this procedure:

1) Check the files time stamps and choose the beginning time point of the data where all three types of
the data files (Radar, Audio and Other) are available.

2) Open the Radar Picture Screen at the beginning time point.

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3) Click the VDR Screen button on the screen’s menu line. Wait until the Screen is opened (this may
take a while).

4) Click the Manual mode button on the bottom of the of VDR Screen and press the Nav. Data
button of VDR Screen.

5) From the Radar Picture Screen open the Voice Replay window (Figure 52: Voice Replay
window) by clicking the microphone symbol button and select all relevant audio files to be replayed
continuously (See section 5.7 for time selection of audio files).

6) On the Radar Picture Screen, using the Next and Prev. buttons, choose the picture that is 10 –
20 seconds ahead of the time indicated in the Recorded Time box of the Voice Replay window.
Remember that radar frame recorded time.

7) Looking on the Recorded Time box of Voice Replay window press the Auto button of the
Radar Picture Screen when one second is left until the radar frame recorded time.

8) Go on the VDR Screen and using the slide bar in the Navigation Data window to select the
system time that is 10-15 seconds ahead of the time indicated in the Recorded Time box of the
Voice Replay window. Remember that time.

9) Looking on the Recorded Time box of the Voice Replay window press the Auto button on the
bottom of the VDR Screen when one second is left until the navigation data recorded time.

10) Repeat steps 6-10 if the time mismatch is significant.

11) Place the Radar Picture Screen, VDR Screen, Navigation Data and Voice Replay window to
see all the data at one glance.

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7. Installation Manual for VDR

7.1 Location and Installation of the Protective Memory Capsule
(PMC)

7.1.1 Location of the Protective Memory Capsule (PMC)

The Protective Memory Capsule (PMC) should be sited in the vicinity of the bridge on the open deck
of the vessel so as to maximize the probability of its recovery following an incident. The PMC should be
positioned clear of rigging and other potential obstructions and as near to the ship’s centerline as
practically possible.

When assessing the optimum position of the PMC the following points should be considered:

ƒ Separation from fuel or other potential fire sources.

ƒ Separation from probable sources of mechanical damage.

ƒ The capsule should be installed at least 5 meter away from the magnetic compass, and as far
away as possible from any antennas

ƒ Operational environment for continued serviceability and routine maintenance

ƒ Facilitation for underwater removal and retrieval by both divers and ROVs (Remotely Operated
Vehicle). There should be clear, unobstructed space in the vicinity of the capsule to allow an
ROV or diver to work.

ƒ Minimization of cable distance to the Main Unit. As well as, accessibility to the plug and to the
beacon.

7.1.2 Capsule Installation

1. The connecting cable from the VDR Main Unit to the PMC contains an Ethernet
connection.

2. Place the capsule at the appropriate location. The capsule’s base should be bolted with
M12 x 40 mm [A4] (316) screws to a base, which is not part of the scope of supply.

3. To avoid stress on to the connector, anchor the cable.

4. Connect the cable to the capsule. Note that while you are connecting the cable the
system should be off.

5. The Ethernet cable has two RJ45 connectors. One for the capsule side and one for the
PC side.

ƒ Insert one side of the cable to the VDR’s PC

ƒ Insert the other side of the RJ45 connector into the capsules cable gland.

Caution: Do not cut the Ethernet cable supplied. Keep the spare cable inside or nearby the
Main Cabinet.

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7.1.3 How to Connect the Connector RJ45 to the Capsule

Plug’s Part
Two
Plug’s
Part
One

Figure 55: RJ45 Connector

1. The RJ45 Connector for the capsule side, already comes pre-installed with a plug (which
consists of two parts), an O-ring, and a small rubber pin inserted into the plug/ please
see Figure 55: RJ45 Connector

Note: Pin does not appear in the figure above.

2. Remove the plug from the capsule and unscrew part 1 from part 2.

3. Pull out the rubber pin.

Note: There is a small rubber o-ring inside the plug. Although it isn’t immediately visible, it has
been prone to fall out.

If it falls out, you need to place the o-ring in the proper direction, and ensure that it is
positioned properly.

Note that the o- ring is not perfectly solid, but rather contains a slit.

Make sure that the slit side is positioned downward, and that it sits snuggly in its slot.

O-Ring inside Part 2

Part 1

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4. Push out the rubber end stopper that surrounds the pin. If you are having trouble doing
so, it is advised to user a screwdriver or other instrument to push out.

5. Insert the Ethernet cable supplied to the plug’s part 1.

6. Take the rubber end stopper that you previously pushed out of the pin, and put it
around the Ethernet cable near the RJ45 tip.

Note that the rubber end stopper, the thick rubber circular piece, is cut on one side to allow it
to be placed around the Ethernet Cable.

7. Insert the Ethernet cable into the plug’s part 2.

8. Take the RJ45 Ethernet cable and insert it into the capsule until you hear a click.
9. Screw on the plug’s part 1.
10. Push in the rubber end stopper that surrounds the pin inside the plug’s part 1.
11. Screw back part 2 to part 1 and place the entire plug (1 and 2) onto the capsule gland.

Figure 56: Ethernet connection to Capsule

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7.2 Location and Installation of the Main Unit VDR

The Wall- Mount (Only For VDR 3)

7.2.1 Main Unit and UPS Wall- Mount Installation

Figure 57: UPS & Main Unit Version 3 Cabinets

Please refer to Figure 67: VDR 3 (1.3) Main Unit Cabinet, and Figure 68: VDR 3 (1.3) UPS Cabinet
towards the back of this manual, for the exact measurements.

1. Both the UPS and Main Unit Wall-Mount contain two Mounting Bars, one on top and one on
the bottom.

2. The Mounting Bars come upside down for packing purposes: Unscrew all M6 mounting bolts,
and flip both the top and bottom bars so that they protrude from the body of the Main Unit.

Note: There should be a total of 10 screws for each Wall-Mount; five at the top and five on bottom.

3. The mounting should be done on one or more of the ship’s bulkheads, to ensure the Wall-
Mount is sturdy. Note: The Main Unit is about 40kg, and the UPS Cabinet is about 35 kg.

4. There are a total of three slits and two holes on each of the mounting bars. To ensure that the
wall firmly grips the structure, place two bolts in each of the side holes, and one bolt in the
middle. Proceed to hang the Wall-Mount.

5. The UPS cabinet should be mounted close to the Main Unit cabinet, Max. distance is 2.5 m.

6. The Main Unit contains a bottom panel with two glands and two other separate glands.
Both the panel and glands are unassembled and can be found wrapped inside a plastic bag
within the VDR cabinet. Place and assemble the bottom panel with two glands in the UPS

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cabinet. Place and assemble one of the separate glands inside the UPS cabinet and the other
inside the VDR cabinet.

7. Cable shields should be connected to the system’s ground bus (GND).

8. System ground bus should be connected with a wire not less than 2 mm2 to the closest earth
point (GND) of the ship.

7.3 Location and Installation of the Microphones

7.3.1 Location of the Microphones

Microphones should be placed at the bridge workstations (positions at which the crew is expected to be
when performing one of the normal bridge duties). The following workstations should be covered:

ƒ Bridge wings

ƒ Conning position

ƒ Main radar

ƒ Chart table

ƒ Helmsman position

ƒ GMDSS station

When determining the microphones’ location the following should be taken into account:

ƒ The surface should be with minimum vibration possible.

ƒ The coverage area of one microphone is a circle about 10 m in diameter.

ƒ The space around the microphones should be clear of obstacles and sources of constant noise
such as ventilation outlets, loudspeakers, transformers, and fans.

7.3.2 Wheelhouse Microphones Installation

1. The microphones should be mounted at the appropriate locations using self-drilling

screws.

2. While the system is powered off, connect the cable to the microphone’s PCB. (See
Wiring List).

7.3.3 Waterproof Microphones Installation

1. The microphone should be fastened (use M5 x 15 mm [A4] (316) screws) to a base (not
included in the scope of supply)

2. While the system is powered off, connect the cable to the microphone’s PCB (See Wiring List).

7.4 Location and Installation of the Alarm Panel

The VDR Main Unit is designed to be in a place from which the vessel is normally navigated (Ship’s
Bridge). The Alarm Panel is located on the front panel of the Main Unit.

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If the VDR Main Unit is not installed on the bridge, a separate External Alarm Panel is provided. This
Alarm Panel should be placed on the Bridge in vicinity of the most frequently operated working station
(See figures towards end of manual for dimensions and mounting properties).

7.5 Audio Card Setup

To setup the Audio Card open the Audio Card Control Panel. Adjust the recording level of the
microphones and of the VHF channels using maximum available level without clipping effect (The red
radio button above the slider should not appear except for short times). Be sure that the VHF is active
when making the adjustment (Figure 58: Setup of the recording level).

Audio adjustments of microphones:

General: two thresholds should be adjusted. One is for the buzzer check and second is for “no signal
from microphone”.

To do so follow this procedure:

1. Put resistance of both resistors on the audio PCB to zero (measure between terminal marked as
BZR and + of the buzzers terminal)

2. Acknowledge alarm if any and connect temporarily 0.6 wire to 0.4 (upper side of PLC). There
should be a continuous buzzer sound on the bridge.

3. Check one by one that all buzzers are working.

4. Using +4dB attenuation adjust the microphone volume control so that even a small movement
of the slider up will display a red light on the clipping alarm above

5. Note: From this level you should only adjust upwards.

6. Reconnect the PLC wire to 0.6

7. Wait for a relatively silent environment on the bridge. Adjust volume control (remember you can
adjust only up but not down otherwise a tampering alarm will occur) so that the sound level
will be at least –20 - 25 dB. (dB levels can be checked on the Mixer input tab by placing the
cursor on the sound histogram.

8. For VHF input channels use +4dB attenuation and the minimum level

9. After all adjustments are made

(1) Perform 10 manual buzzer checks

(2) Check VDR recordings for audio quality

10. If any problem repeat above

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Figure 58: Setup of the recording level

The Settings of the Audio Card is shown on Figure 59: Settings of the Audio Card:

Figure 59: Settings of the Audio Card

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7.6 Video Grabber Setup

Figure 60: Settings of the Video Grabber

To setup the Video Grabber run the captest.exe application. Select the Configure Video Source from
the Options pull-down menu (Figure 60: Settings of the Video Grabber). Detect timing. In case that the
timing is not detected properly, check the specification of the radar and put the parameters manually.

Calibrate the Digitizer (Figure 61: Settings of the Video Grabber):

Figure 61: Settings of the Video Grabber

Save the timing to the hard disk (Figure 62: Settings of the Video Grabber).

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Figure 62: Settings of the Video Grabber

Set the Video format as shown on Close the captest.exe application

Figure 63: Settings of the Video Grabber

Close the captest.exe application.

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8. Maintenance
8.1 Downloading and verification of the final recording medium
data

Whenever maintenance or repair on the VDR or changing of a sensor is carried out, it is required that
one-hour of data of each input type (Radar/Audio/Navigation) is saved. Replay the data with the Replay
Software, check if all items were recorded.

8.2 Maintenance tasks to be carried out once a year

Open all the connections in the VDR Main Unit clean the connectors and refasten. After performing this
task, operate the VDR and carry out the check specified in 8.1.

8.3 Maintenance tasks to be carried out once per five years

8.3.1 UPS battery replacement

UPS battery normally should run more than 5 years before ever needing to be replaced. Please
follow the instructions bellow:

NOTE: when replacing the battery, switch off the system, switch off the UPS using the main
switch (on the rear panel), and disconnect the main power.

Caution:

• Do not expose the battery to extreme heat.

• Do not attempt to open the battery.

• Remove watches, rings, etc. while making the replacement.

• Use tools with insulated handles.

1. Unscrew the screws holding the Batteries on the shelf.

2. Unscrew the wires, and remove the old battery from the housing.

3. Take notice of the batteries’ polarity.

4. Place the new battery in the same position/direction and reconnect the wires: red wire
positive (+) and black wire negative (-).

5. Please follow steps 4,3,2,1 to reassemble UPS inside the Main Cabinet.

6. Start the system and make sure that the main power is applied at least ten hours (It is
advisable to charge the battery before the installation and the charging phase can be
skipped).

7. Perform the blackout test.

Caution: the old battery should be disposed according to the local regulations.

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8.3.2 Replacing the acoustic beacon

The acoustic underwater location beacon has a built-in battery. The beacon must be replaced after 5
years of being in operation on a ship, but not later than the expiration date indicated on the beacon.

The tools needed: M4 Allen wrench.

Caution: since the acoustic beacon contains a battery it should be disposed of according to the local
regulations.

8.3.3 Replacing the PC CMOS battery

A coin-cell battery (CR2032) powers the real-time clock and CMOS memory. If the system clock is reset
after a reboot, it is likely that the battery should to be replaced.

1. Unscrew the fixing band of the PC.

2. Release all PC connectors.

3. Open the PC cover.

4. Replace the battery with the new one.

Caution: the old battery should be disposed of according to local regulations.

8.4 Spare Parts

The spare parts box includes the following:

• Ceiling mounting microphone.

• 4 Cabinet shelf shock absorbers.

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8.5 Totem VDR Parts List

Module where Quantity

# Part name Type Code No Remarks
in use in use
1. Totem PC TPC1.2 VT1001-1 Main Unit 1

2. UPS UPSA1.4 VT1041-2 --------- 1

3. UPS battery RC12-25 VT1012-1 UPS 2

4. Fuse GTE 2,5A 250V VT1012-2 UPS 2

5. CRT Monitor 17” VT1001-3 ----------- 1

6. LCD Monitor 17” VT1001-3-2 ----------- 1

7. Keyboard PS/2 VT1001-4 ----------- 1

8. Mouse PS/2 VT1001-5 ----------- 1

9. CMOS Battery CR2032 VT1011-1 Totem PC 1

10. Alarm Panel ALP3.1 VT1001-6 Main Unit 1

Protective
11. PMC1.1 VT1002-1 - 1
Memory Capsule
12. Beacon Locating Ping VT1021-1 PMC 1
Mounting
13. Beacon base VT1021-2 PMC 1
Bracket
Adhesive
14. Reflective Band backing, SOLAS VT1021-3 PMC 2
wheel marking
PMC cable with
15. CB1.2-30 VT1021-6 PMC 1
connector
16. Color Repair Kit CRK1.1 VT1021-5 PMC 1

17. Microphone MC1.2 VT1003-1 - 4

Waterproof
18. MC2.1 VT1004-1 - 2
Microphone
VDR Main
19. VDR 1.1 VT1001-0 Main Unit 1
Cabinet
VDR Main
20. Cabinet (reduced VDR 1.2 VT1031-0 Main Unit 1
height)
VDR Main
Cabinet
21. VDR 1.3 VT1041-0 Main Unit 1
(balkhead
mounted)
UPS unit
22. (balkhead UPSA1.4 VT1041-2 - 1
mounted)
23. Shock Absorber screw mounted VT1001-7 Main Unit 9 max
Main Unit Door
24. - VT1001-8 Main Unit 1
Hinge
Main Unit Door
25. - VT1001-9 Main Unit 1
Lock
Main Unit Door
26. - VT1001-10 Main Unit 2
key

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8.6 Recommended Cable Types

# Unit/Sensor Cable Type Maximum Comments

Length(m)

1. External Alarm 6x0.5 , shielded

150
Panel

2. Wheelhouse 3x2x0.5 twisted pair,

150
Microphone shielded

3. Waterproof 3x2x0.5 twisted pair,

150
Microphone shielded

4. Protective Memory Category 5 industrial Supplied by Totem

Capsule Ethernet Cable 40 including RJ-45
Connector

5. VHF unit 1x2x0.5 twisted pair,

150
shielded

6. Digital Sensors Nx0.75 shielded

150-300

7. Analogue Sensors Nx2x0.75 twisted pair,

150
shielded

8. Radar video Coax 75 Om video cable or 100-150

VGA cable (30 for VGA)

9. Serial RS422/485 1x2x0.5 twisted pair,

600
shielded

10. Serial RS232 1x2x0.5 twisted pair,

15
shielded

11. Main Power 2x1.5

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9. Service Manual: Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting manual will lead the service technician through a set of questions, which will be
used to diagnose the problem and find a solution. If a step doesn’t solve the problem, continue onward
to the next step. After all steps have been completed, and the problem still persists, please don’t
hesitate to consult with a Totem Plus Technician for further assistance.

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9.1 Power Related Problems

9.1.1 Lack of Power

PC does not turn on

Check small switch below

No
serial port on rear part of Switch it ON
UPS OK?

Yes

Check voltage of isolating

No
transformer (terminals Trouble is in isolating transformer
301,302) OK?

Yes

Check output voltage of

UPS (terminals 303,304) Trouble in UPS
OK?
No

Yes

Check cable connection

on PC’s rear panel OK? Fix the cable connection

No

Yes

Trouble in PC

Call Totem Plus Ltd.

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9.1.2 What to do if system does not switch on?

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

1.1.1. Is the back switch of the computer (PC case) in If not, switch it on
the ON position? (On position = I)

1.1.2. Is the automatic switch breaker for the VDR If not, switch it on
on?
(Located in the ship’s switchboard.)
1.1.3. Is the power cable nick-free (undamaged), If not, replace faulty cable and/or plug in
and/or properly connected to the ship’s main correctly
power supply switchboard?
1.1.4. On the VDR Main Unit locate the terminal bar If Terminals 1 and 2 are not receiving
below the UPS. between 100 VAC and 220 VAC, then there
(Terminals: 1,2,301,302,3,4,303,304) is a problem with the ship’s switchboard. Go
Are the wires for terminals 1 & 2 back to Step 1.1.2
properly inserted and are they receiving
power from the ship supply?
(The ship supply can range from
100VAC-240VAC)

1.1.5. Is there power (220VAC) on terminals 3 and 4? If not, then the filter, transformer or
(It is the power after the Filter and Transformer) connections are faulty

1.1.6. Are terminals 303 and 304 receiving about If not, check UPS status
220VAC? (UPS output)

Acknowledge the alarm. Check if it is an

overall shut down or only for the Voyage
Data Recorder Main Unit. In case of a
black out, wait for the power to be restored.
1.1.7. Is “AC Fail” alarm active? In case of specific power failure to the VDR
check power connection to the VDR Main
Unit. Check the voltage of the main power.
If it’s close to the UPS limits (+/- 25% of
nominal) take measures to ensure the main
power voltage within the limits.

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Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

1.1.8. UPS Color Code Front Panel.

There are five LED’s on the front panel of the UPS: (GREEN, YELLOW, YELLOW, YELLOW, RED)

1) Top Green LED: Is the Green LED lit? 1) UPS is working from AC power = LINE
NORMAL INDICATOR

2) Is the top Yellow LED illuminated? 2) UPS is correcting a low voltage. The loads
receive normal power

3) Is the middle Yellow LED illuminated? 3) UPS is supplying battery power to loads

4) Is the bottom Yellow LED illuminated? 4) UPS is correcting a high voltage. The
loads receive normal power

5) Is the bottom Red LED lit? 5) The system isn’t receiving power! The
UPS is not functional. Charge the batteries
for at least 24 hours. (Leave the AC power
for 24 hours), and if the situation remains,
then replace the battery.
Refer to Section 7.3.1 of the User’s Manual
for instructions on how to replace the battery

9.1.3 During blackout the UPS does not hold at all.

Identify the Origin of the Problem Remedy

1.2.1 Is the bypass switch of the UPS on Put bypass switch to “UPS” position. (Switching must
position ON? (Bypass switch is located be performed without AC power applied. Switch off
on rear part of the UPS) the switchboard breaker that provides AC power to
the VDR)

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9.1.4 During blackout the UPS holds less than 2 hours.

Identify the Origin of the Problem Remedy

1.3.1. Has the battery been charged for more than 10 If no, then charge the battery (keep
hours? system under power) for at least 10
hours, and perform 2 hours the blackout
test.

If the situation remains, then replace the

battery. Refer to Section 7.3.1. of the
User’s Manual for instructions on how
to replace the battery

9.1.5 Alarm: “No communication with UPS”

Identify the Origin of the Problem Remedy

Use:
1.4.1. Have you tried to restart the PC? 1. “Setup>Exit application”
2. Press the power button of the PC’s front
NOTE: The booting sequence can take up to panel once quickly
10 minutes 3. Wait until the computer completely shuts
down.
4. Wait 5 seconds, and press the PC power
button again
1.4.2. Is Upsmon.exe file running on the If yes, end the process, run msconfig utility, tick
computer? (Use The Task Manager Processes UPSMON out on the utility’s Startup tab
list to check)
1.4.3. Is the 2xRS232 card dislocated inside If yes, ensure the card snugly sits in its socket.
the PC? (If exists) Retighten screw that holds the card in place

1.4.4. Is the 9- pin D-type white cable If no, connect the cable
between PC and UPS properly
connected?

1.4.5. Does the current VDR software If no, fix VDR configuration file
configuration correspond to the correct
port?

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1.4.6. Have you tried connecting the cable to If no, reconnect the cable to another COM port of
a COM port you know is working? the PC, and then change VDR configuration file
(Make sure to reconfigure the VDR accordingly
configuration file)

1.4.7. Have you tried a spare UPS cable? If no, try to replace cable

1.4.8. “No communication with UPS” If yes, UPS electronic board might be in fault
persists?

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9.2 Capsule Related Problems

9.2.1 Alarm: “Remote disks check failed (capsule), try exit and switch UPS
off/on.”

Alarm: “Remote disk write error, try exit and switch UPS off/on.”

Identify the Origin of the Problem Remedy

If no, restart the main application

by
2.1.1. Have you tried to restart the main application? • “Setup>Exit application.” (Use
Master Password)

• Click the Black Box icon (use

Master Password)

If no then

• Exit the application

• Shut down the computer

• Shut down the UPS

• Unplug the RJ45 connector

2.1.2. Have you tried exiting the application and shutting (PMC connector).
down the whole system?
• Restart the system, with the
RJ45 connector unplugged.

• Shut down the computer

again and then connect the
RJ45 connector and restart
the computer.

2.1.3. Is the Capsule Plug physically damaged, bent, dirty, If yes, then open plug and clean
or contains traces of water? inner/outer rim and pins (It is
advised to use a contact cleaner)

NOTE: Wait 5 minutes until the

contacts have dried. You should
hear a click when the
connectors have been properly
closed

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2.1.4. Is the Remote Disk available?

1) Exit Application If there is no success consult a Totem
2) Start(run) explorer Plus technician

3) Type in address bar e:.

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9.3 PLC Related Problems

9.3.1 Alarm: “NO communication with PLC S7-200”

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

3.1.1. Is the PPI cable, 9-pin D-Sub that connects Connect the cable
the PLC to the PC connected?

3.1.2. Is the position of the dipswitch on the PPI Set it to 9600

cable set? (9600 baud rate)
3.1.3. Has the software been loaded to the PLC? Load the software

3.1.4. Does the current VDR software Yes. Still no communication

configuration correspond to the right port?
3.1.5. Have you tried connecting the cable to a Yes, still no communication
COM port you know is working? (Make
sure to reconfigure the software)
3.1.6. If you have a spare cable, use it for this If still no communication PLC serial port
check might be in fault

9.3.2 Alarm: “No S7-200 PLC in STOP mode

3.2.1. Is the green LED on the PLC active? (RUN Open PLC latch, and switch to run
position) mode.
Make sure a green light appears on
the upper-left of the PLC

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9.4 Radar Related Problems

9.4.1 Alarm: “No signal from radar / card fail”

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

4.1.1. Is the radar on? Turn it on
(Standby mode is enough)

4.1.2. Is the VGA selector (if exists) on the Make sure all the connected radars are
active radar? open in the configuration file
Note: First radar turned on is the one that will
record. Disconnecting the first radar will
activate the second.
4.1.3. Is the cable between the VDR and the If no, Connect the cable
VGA selector connected?

4.1.4. Are the pins of the VGA connector If yes, try to bend the pins back.
damaged or Note: The pins are sensitive and may
bent?
break

4.1.5. Does the picture appear on a monitor If there is no picture the radar needs
service
connected directly to the radar output?

4.1.6. Does the picture appear on the monitor, If no, restore conductivity. Search for a bad
which is connected to the VDR side of connection/cable
the cable?

4.1.7. Is the captest.exe (unigraf grabber setup If no, locate the grabber card, press down,
software) shows a picture and ensure the card snugly sits in its socket.
Retighten screw that holds the card in place.
Reinstall the driver

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9.5 License and Updates

9.5.1 Alarm: “License expired.”

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

5.1.1. Has the license expired? Call Totem to get a new license.

Input both the VDR Serial Number as

well as the new license. Locate the
VDR Serial Number on the door of the
VDR.

NOTE: The Serial number should

not include the “T” in front. For ex.
1011 for T1011
NOTE: Don’t press the space bar
anywhere within the edit boxes.
Doing so will return an error
message(Space bars will not be-
visible)

5.1.2. Does the program display activation If your software prompts you to enter
an activation key, create a serial
dialog box?
number file by using
CreateSerialNumberfile.exe. If you
don’t have it send to Totem Plus the
code that appears on the screen.
Enter the activation key received from
Totem.
NOTE: The code and activation key
are case sensitive.
NOTE: Don’t exit the software or
reboot the system!!!!!
(The activation key is valid only to
the specific run of the application.
If you exit the software
(application) or reboot the
computer, a new activation code
will be regenerated. The old
activation code will be no longer
valid )
5.1.3. Is there need to update software? If yes, see update procedure in
Attachment A

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9.6 Serial Communication Related Problems

9.6.1 Alarm: “No Communication with Serial 1,2,3,4 etc.”

9.6.2 Alarm: “Signal from Port 1,2,3,4 etc. Not Steady.”

9.6.3 Alarm: “ Error in COM port 1,2,3,4 etc.”

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

6.1.1. Have you tried to restart the Use

PC? 1. “Setup>Exit application.”
2. Press the power button of the PC’s front panel
NOTE: The booting sequence can once quickly
take up to 10 minutes 3. Wait until the computer completely shuts down.
4. Wait 5 seconds, and press the PC power button
again

6.1.2. Does the software If not, continue to Step 6.1.3

configuration correspond to If yes, then jump to Step 6.1.6
the correct port?

6.1.3. Has the output of the NMEA 1. Run Rec. exe from the following directory:
sentences for this equipment C:\VDRRelated\Porttest
been set up correctly? 2. Choose a PORT
Note: in the Standard VDR configuration, Serial 1
uses COM 4, etc. Make sure the Port chosen on the
software corresponds to the channel on the
hardware.
Enter correct setup options as required by device
manufacturer. If no manufacturer information is available
try the standard parameters: 4800, 8 bits, no parity, one
stop bit

6.1.4. If the standard parameters Try all options available in the REC program
don’t work?

6.1.5. Is the differential voltage of If the output voltage is less than 2V check the connected
NMEA signals within the IEC device in question. Try to use its different output port
61162 specification? (Should
be minimum 2V)

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Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

6.1.6. Can the port under question If the port under question does not work with the known
work with a different serial working device, use a spare serial port, if available, or
signal? (Use signal from a replace the serial card
device you know is working.)

6.1.7. Is NMEA sentence correct? If the sentence is incorrect, diagnose what the sentence is
1. Go to “Tools-> NMEA showing.
Sentences”. 1. If the sentence contains some, but not all of the
Check channel under question. characters specified by the IEC 61162 standard, then
Uncheck the rest of the boxes. continue to Step 6.1.9

Example: 2. If the sentences always sends the same non

GPS: $GPRMC,044205, Etc. standardized symbols, or there is missing data, then

probably there is incorrect setup, or less likely, a
AIS: !AIVDM,1,1,B,17 Etc.
software problem in the device
Speed log: $VDVB,19. Etc.
6.1.8. Is there interference?
1. Is the cable shielded, and are the 1. Replace the cable
cores twisted?

2. Connect the shield on the talker side only

2. Is the shield connected to only the
talker side?

6.1.9. Is “Not valid data from GPS” Acknowledge the alarm. Check the status of GPS
active? connected to VDR

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9.7 Audio Related Problems

9.7.1 Alarm: “Sound card failed, Try Restart.”

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

RCA) SOUND CARD

7.1.1. Have you tried to restart the PC? Use

5. “Setup>Exit application”
NOTE: The booting sequence can take up to 10 minutes.
6. Press the power button of
the PC’s front panel once
quickly.
7. Wait until the computer
completely shuts down
8. Wait 5 seconds, and press
the PC power button
again

7.1.2. Has the computer’s sound card been dislocated? Press down with thumb. Retighten

1. Turn off the computer, and open it screw that holds the card in place

2. Locate the sound card or

3. Check if the card snugly sits in its socket Replace the card

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9.7.2 Alarm: “No signal from microphone 1,2,3,4,5 etc.”

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

7.2.1. Can you hear sound when placing headphones on one of Continue checking for

the problematic outputs? the problem

The sound card has eight analog outputs (labeled on the breakout
box as OUTPUTS)

7.2.2. Is the microphone receiving the required 12 Volts Go to the PCB inside
the Microphone Box.
Check the wires for the
terminals labeled:

(+12 ,-12) and ensure

there is 12 Volts

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7.2.3. Is the Audio Interface Card PCB receiving 12 Volts?

If there is no voltage go
Check that 12 Volts reach the Channel’s labeled SUPPLY to Step 7.2.4

Supply Terminals

Signal Terminals

RCA Cables

7.2.4. Does the Power Supply provide voltage? Change Power Supply if

• Check Power Supply in the Main Unit needed

• Check connection to UPS or

Restore the connection

between the Power
Supply to the Audio
PCB inside the cabinet

7.2.5. Power Supply Replacement

. Ensure that the system isn’t running on power. Remove the power supply carefully so
as not to get electrocuted. Wear gloves and short the capacitors before dismantling.

Power Supply to Microphones

inside the Main Unit.
(Yellow and Orange wires
denote power supply to
Microphones.)

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Replace RCA audio

7.2.6. Are the RCA inputs of the Audio Interface Card PCB cable.
working? or
• Check RCA input under question with a known working Try to restore
output connections on the
• Check the PCB for broken connections Audio Interface Card
PCB

7.2.7. Is the PCB inside the microphone box faulty? Restore connections or
replace microphone
PCB

7.2.8. Is the microphone faulty? Replace the microphone

with the spare provided
by Totem Plus

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9.7.3 Alarm: “Microphone 1,2,3,4,5,6 etc. tampering detected.”

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

7.3.1. Perform Manual Microphone Check Change the microphone PCB

Start the Manual Microphone Check from the software: that the buzzer is situated on

1.“Tools > Microphone check

2. Username: Master or Service

Password: Ask a Totem Technician.

Note: Every 12 hours the system automatically activates

the buzzer

7.3.2. Does the buzzer, located inside each of the Check trimmers’ status, if
microphone boxes, produce a ‘buzz’? installed on the Audio
Interface PCB. (Not all PCB’s
contain trimmers.)

The trimmers need to be

turned clockwise for minimum
resistance. When the
resistance is minimum light
“clicks” are audible

7.3.3. Are the microphones calibrated correctly? Set the volume of the
microphones.

1. Open the Control

Panel of the sound
card

2. Use sliders to adjust

volume

3. Use -10 dB to boost

sensitivity if needed

Note: Please refer sound

adjustment procedure (See
6.5 Audio Card Setup )

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9.8 Computer Related Problems

9.8.1 Rebooting

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

8.1.1. Is the Serial Cable from the Serial PCB Make jumpers on all the ports
disconnected? not in use

Find a signal sending noise

8.1.2. Has the temperature been checked inside the main Install additional fan (if not
cabinet? presented)

8.1.3. Is the front fan inside PC case working? Connect the fan to the power
or replace it if needed

8.1.3. Has the temperature of the CPU been checked? Clean the CPU upper surface
install the heat sink using a
proper heat sink paste

9.8.2 Computer Slow Down, Stuck

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

8.2.1. Does the situation improve when the Ethernet cable is If yes, exit application,
disconnected from the PCB? reconnect the Ethernet cable,
and perform capsule format
using Telnet Script Icon on the
Secure Desktop (ask Totem for
confirmation number)

8.2.2. Has temperature inside main cabinet been checked? Install additional fan (if not
present)

8.2.3. Has the temperature of the CPU been checked? Clean the CPU’s upper surface
and install the heat sink using a
proper heat sink paste

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9.9 Other Problems

Identify the Origin of the problem Remedy

VDR produces continuous sound alarm Check that the PLC is in the run
mode (by LED on the PLC) .
Check the relay on the PCB. If
the PLC is out of order
temporarily, remove the relay to
silence the alarm.

VDR PC does not boot Change CMOS battery

Change CMOS battery

VDR PC system time is back by several years

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9.9.1 Addendum A: S/W Update Procedure

IF DATA RECEIVED BY E-MAIL:

1. Unzip files to a location on a computer

2. Check the files with an Antivirus
3. Burn the files to a CD. NOTE 1: it should be the tree as on the picture below
NOTE 2: TelnetScript, UpdateLoader, def directories could be missing. That means there is no need to update
them

TO PERFORM THE UPDATE:

1. Exit VDR application by Setup>Exit Application Master as User name and Master password
2. Insert the CD
3. On Visual Automation Secure Desktop Window Click on Update icon. Enter Master password
4. If “PLEASE INSERT UPDATE CD” message appears check the structure on the CD and burn it again
5. After “update finished” message received Start Blackbox Application by click on BlackBox icon on Secure
Desktop Window and Master password

END OF UPDATE

_________________________________________________________

IF ANY UNEXPECTED EFFECTS NOTED AFTER UPDATE:

1. Exit VDR application by Setup>Exit Application Master as User name and Master password
2. Insert the CD
3. Click UndoUpda icon on Secure Desktop Window. Enter Master Password
4. After “undo finished” message received Start Black box Application by click on BlackBox icon on Secure
Desktop Window and Master password
5. Report the problem to Totem

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10. Technical Data and Drawings

10.1 Main Cabinet:

• Built in Motherboard with data acquisition electronics

D: 300 mm

W: 610mm

H: 615 mm

Weight: 40 kg

IP: 22

Material: Decopirt 2mm

Paint: Light Grey, 7035 Textura

Power supply: 220V / 300VA

10.2 Protective Memory Capsule:

• 12 hours storage capacity

• Acoustic underwater location beacon

• 2Gb flash disk

Dimensions: L: 440 mm (including handles and connecting sockets)

W: 300mm

H: 380mm (including base)

Weight: 44kg

C.G.: 175mm

Material: Steel grade S 235 JR G2 (1.0038)

Paint: Highly visible fluorescent orange color

Power supply: 13 VDC internal supply from Main Unit

Interface: Ethernet

10.3 Video Input:

Video input signals: 0.5 Vpp to 1.0 Vpp, 75 ohm termination

10.4 Wheelhouse Microphone

Electrical parameters:

• Power Supply: 12VDC 20mA

• Frequency 20-16000 Hz

• S/N Ration more than 58 dB

• Built in buzzer for audible test

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Dimensions: 100 x 80 x 25 mm

Weight: 75 g

IP: 22

10.5 Waterproof Microphone

Electrical parameters:

• Power Supply: 12VDC 20mA

• Frequency 20-16000 Hz

• S/N Ration more than 58 dB

• Built in buzzer for audible test

Dimensions: 105 x 85 x 50 mm

Housing: 316 ss,

Pint: Light Grey, RAL 7035 Color

Weight: 340 g

IP: 56

10.6 External Alarm Panel

Electrical parameters:

• Power Supply: 12VDC 500mA

• Two LED’s: Active(Green) and Fault(Red)

• Buzzer for audible alarm

• Acknowledge button

• +/- Dimmer buttons

Dimensions: 120 x 80 x 45 mm

Front Face: 0.25 mm Lexan polycarbonate

Weight: 210 g

IP: 22

10.7 UPS Specification

Dimensions: D: 300 mm

W: 610mm

H: 615 mm

Weight: 35 kg

IP: 22

Material: Decopirt 2mm

Paint: Light Grey, 7035 Textura

Power supply: 220V / 300VA

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Output

• VA Rating: 1000VA

• Wattage: 600W

• Voltage: 230VAC ±3% Regulation (inverter mode)

230VAC ±10% Regulation (mains mode)

• Wave Form: Modified Sine Wave

Input

• Voltage: 230 VAC ±25%

• Frequency: 50Hz ±10%

Back-Up Time - about 5 hours with standard load.

Transfer Time - 2 ms typical

Battery

• DC Voltage- 2 X12 VDC 25AH

• Type- Lead Acid

• Recharge Time- less than 10 hours.

Efficiency - 95%

Indicator - On Line- Green LED, on battery- Orange LED, Battery fail- Red LED

Audible Alarm- Battery in Use, Battery Low, Overload

Test- Automatic testing by pressing power on, manual testing by Short press on power button

Protection- Over current, short circuit, surge

Spike Protection- Clamping voltage, 750V/50A, up to 320 jouels/2ms.

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11. Technical Drawings

Figure 64: Indoor Microphone Installation MC1.2

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Figure 65: Waterproof Microphone MC2.1

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Figure 66: Alarm Panel installation ALP 3.1

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Figure 67: VDR 3 (1.3) Main Unit Cabinet

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Figure 68: VDR 3 (1.3) UPS Cabinet

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Figure 69: VDR Internal electrical connection Part 4

(VDR 1 ,2 & 3)

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Figure 70: UPS Connections

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Figure 71: (VDR 3) Internal Connections 220AC

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Figure 72: Internal Connection Low Voltages (VDR 3)

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Figure 73: (VDR 3) Audio Terminals

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Figure 74: (VDR 3) Power Supply

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12. Wiring List

FROM No/ Cable Type Terminal Remarks

SERIAL INPUT 1 - 71
SERIAL INPUT 1 + 72
SERIAL INPUT 1 SCREEN (Not connected.
73
Should be connected on the Talker side)

SERIAL INPUT 2 - 74
SERIAL INPUT 2 + 75
SPEED LOG SCREEN (Not connected.
76
Should be connected on the Talker side)

SERIAL INPUT 3 - 77
SERIAL INPUT 3 + 78
SERIAL INPUT 3 SCREEN (Not connected.
79
Should be connected on the Talker side)

SERIAL INPUT 4 - 80
SERIAL INPUT 4 + 81
SERIAL INPUT 4 SCREEN(Not connected.
82
Should be connected on the Talker side)

SERIAL INPUT 5 - 83
SERIAL INPUT 5 + 84
SERIAL INPUT 5 SCREEN (Not connected.
85
Should be connected on the Talker side)

SERIAL INPUT 6 - 86
SERIAL INPUT 6 + 87
SERIAL INPUT 6 SCREEN (Not connected.
88
Should be connected on the Talker side)

SERIAL INPUT 7 - 89
SERIAL INPUT 7 + 90
SERIAL INPUT 7 SCREEN (Not connected.
91
Should be connected on the Talker side)

SERIAL INPUT 8 - 92
SERIAL INPUT 8 + 93
SERIAL INPUT 8 SCREEN (Not connected.
94
Should be connected on the Talker side)

BRIDGE WING PORT –

MICROPHONE N1
POWER + 13
POWER - 35
SIGNAL + 14
SIGNAL - 36

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FROM No/ Cable Type Terminal Remarks

BUZZER + 15
BUZZER - 37

BRIDGE WING StB - MICROPHONE

N2
POWER + 16
POWER - 38
SIGNAL + 17
SIGNAL - 39
BUZZER + 18
BUZZER - 40

WHEELHOUSE - MICROPHONE N3
POWER + 19
POWER - 41
SIGNAL + 20
SIGNAL - 42
BUZZER + 21
BUZZER - 43

WHEELHOUSE - MICROPHONE N4
POWER + 22
POWER - 44
SIGNAL + 23
SIGNAL - 45
BUZZER + 24
BUZZER - 46

WHEELHOUSE - MICROPHONE N5
POWER + 25
POWER - 47
SIGNAL + 26
SIGNAL - 48
BUZZER + 27
BUZZER - 49

WHEELHOUSE - MICROPHONE N6
POWER + 28
POWER - 50
SIGNAL + 29
SIGNAL - 51
BUZZER + 30
BUZZER - 52

WHEELHOUSE - MICROPHONE N7 or
VHF
POWER + 31
POWER - 53
SIGNAL + 32
SIGNAL - 54
BUZZER + 33
BUZZER - 55

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FROM No/ Cable Type Terminal Remarks

WHEELHOUSE - MICROPHONE N8 or
VHF
POWER + 13A
POWER - 35A
SIGNAL + 14A
SIGNAL - 36A
BUZZER + 15A
BUZZER - 37A

DIGITAL POINTS
CHANNEL 1 PLC 0.1
CHANNEL 2 PLC 0.2
CHANNEL 3 PLC 0.3
CHANNEL 4 PLC 0.4
CHANNEL 5 PLC 0.5
CHANNEL 6 PLC 0.6
CHANNEL 7 PLC 0.7
CHANNEL 8 PLC 1.0
CHANNEL 9 PLC 1.1
CHANNEL 10 PLC 1.2
CHANNEL 11 PLC 1.3
CHANNEL 12 PLC 1.4
CHANNEL 13 PLC 1.5
CHANNEL 14 NOT CONNECTED
CHANNEL 15 NOT CONNECTED

CHANNEL 16 EM1 M1 .0
CHANNEL 17 EM1 M1 .1
CHANNEL 18 EM1 M1 .2
CHANNEL 19 EM1 M1 .3
CHANNEL 20 EM1 M2 .4
CHANNEL 21 EM1 M2 .5
CHANNEL 22 EM1 M2 .6
CHANNEL 23 EM1 M2 .7

CHANNEL 24 EM1 M3 .0
CHANNEL 25 EM1 M3 .1
CHANNEL 26
EM1 M3 .2

CHANNEL 27
EM1 M3 .3
CHANNEL 28 EM1 M4 .4
CHANNEL 29 EM1 M4 .5
CHANNEL 30 EM1 M4 .6
CHANNEL 31 EM1 M4 .7

DIGITAL POINTS DRY CONTACT

CHANNEL 1 Common channel 1 161
CHANNEL 2 Common channel 2 162
CHANNEL 3 Common channel 3 163
CHANNEL 4 Common channel 4 164

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FROM No/ Cable Type Terminal Remarks

CHANNEL 5 Common channel 5 165
CHANNEL 6 Common channel 6 166
CHANNEL 7 Common channel 7 167
CHANNEL 8 Common channel 8 168
CHANNEL 9 Common channel 9 169
CHANNEL 10 Common channel 10 170
CHANNEL 11 Common channel 11 171
CHANNEL 12 Common channel 12 172
CHANNEL 13 Common channel 13 173
CHANNEL 14 NOT CONNECTED
CHANNEL 15 NOT CONNECTED

CHANNEL 16 Common channel 16 174

CHANNEL 17 Common channel 17 175
CHANNEL 18 Common channel 18 176
CHANNEL 19 Common channel 19 177
CHANNEL 20 Common channel 20 178
CHANNEL 21 Common channel 21 179
CHANNEL 22 Common channel 22 180
CHANNEL 23 Common channel 23 181

CHANNEL 24 Common channel 24 182

CHANNEL 25 Common channel 25 183
CHANNEL 26 Common channel 26 184
CHANNEL 27 Common channel 27 185
CHANNEL 28 Common channel 28 186
CHANNEL 29 Common channel 29 187
CHANNEL 30 Common channel 30 188
CHANNEL 31 Common channel 31 189

ANALOG POINTS
CHANNEL 1 + 121
CHANNEL 1 - 122

CHANNEL 2 + 123
CHANNEL 2 - 124

CHANNEL 3 + 125
CHANNEL 3 - 126
CHANNEL 4 + 127
CHANNEL 4 - 128

VDR POWER SUPPLY

220V AC (phase) 1
220V AC (neutral) 2

VIDEO SIGNAL
RADAR X Red 61
RADAR X Red return (shield) 62

RADAR X Green 63
RADAR X Green return (shield) 64

RADAR X Blue 65

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FROM No/ Cable Type Terminal Remarks

RADAR X Blue return (shield) 66

RADAR X Vert. Synchr. 67

RADAR X Vert. return (shield) 68

RADAR X Horiz. Synchr. 69

RADAR X Horiz. return (shield) 70

EXTERNAL ALARM PANEL

Wire 1 +12V DC 12
Wire 2 COMMON 7
Wire 3 acknowledge button 119
Wire 4 acknowledge button 120
Wire 5 LED +12V DC 11
Wire 6 BUZZER +12V DC 6

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