SERVICE MANUAL

VOYAGE DATA RECORDER

MODEL

VR-5000

This manual is applicable to VDR software

version V2.07.00 and above

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

NISHINOMIYA, JAPAN
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Setup .............................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Setup of PC ............................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Connection ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 Software Configuration ...................................................................................................... 3
Audio (Audio Channel) ......................................................................................................... 6
Video (Radar video channel) ................................................................................................ 9
Serial channel (RS-422) ..................................................................................................... 16
Digital channel.................................................................................................................... 16
Analog channel .................................................................................................................. 17
1.4 Initialization of index file ................................................................................................... 18
1.5 Making backup copy of configuration data ....................................................................... 19
1.6 Setting Configuration with file data................................................................................... 20
1.7 Check after software configuration................................................................................... 21

Chapter 2 LivePlayer .................................................................................................. 24

Chapter 3 Maintenance............................................................................................... 27
3.1 Status monitor.................................................................................................................. 27
3.2 Replacement of battery.................................................................................................... 28
3.3 Replacement of pinger..................................................................................................... 29
3.4 Updating system program ............................................................................................... 29
3.5 Channel expansion .......................................................................................................... 32
3.6 Location of parts .............................................................................................................. 33

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 38
4.1 Error codes ...................................................................................................................... 38
4.2 Command operation ........................................................................................................ 40
4.3 Memory partition check.................................................................................................... 43
4.4 How to create partition ..................................................................................................... 44
4.5 Replacement of data collecting unit (DCU) ...................................................................... 45
4.6 Replacement of AC/DC power pack................................................................................. 46
4.7 Replacement of hard disk ................................................................................................ 48
4.8 How to preset system time............................................................................................... 49
4.9 Typical problem................................................................................................................ 50

Appendix 1 Maintenance parts lists ............................................................................ 54

Appendix 2 VHF interface unit (IF-5200)..................................................................... 55
Appendix 3 Other make radars ................................................................................. 56
Appendix 4 Installation Check List ............................................................................ 58
Interconnection Diagram
VR-5000, C4418-C01 ........................................................................................... S-1
IF-5200, C4418-C02 ............................................................................................. S-2
Schematic Diagram
DCU (1/3), C4418-K02 ......................................................................................... S-3
DCU (2/3), C4418-K03 ........................................................................................ S-4
DCU (3/3), C4418-K04 ........................................................................................ S-5
PWR board (1/2), C4418-K05 ............................................................................... S-6
PWR board (2/2), C4418-K06 ............................................................................... S-7
IF-5200, C4418-K01 ........................................................................................... S-8

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Chapter 1 Setup
This section describes how to setup VR-5000 after installation. The outline of the setup
is;
Step 1. Configuring PC
Step 2. Connection of PC and monitor
Step 3. Software configuration
Step 4. Initialization of index file
Step 5. Making a backup copy of configuration data
Step 6. Playback VDR data to check data for correct recording
After software configuration, make a backup copy for future use. Configuration data can
be stored onto Compact Flash card so that the configuration data is reloaded during boot
up sequence if no configuration data exists in the DRU. (V0.99.16 does not have this
feature.) DO NOT forget to copy configuration data onto the Compact Flash card at
installation.
Parts and Equipment needed
1) PC with web browser, Internet Explore 5.5 or 6.0. (Web RAP window opens only on
Internet Explore 6.0.)
2) Ethernet cross/null cable, about 2 m
3) SXGA monitor or XGA monitor with multi-scan capability (if available)

1.1 Setup of PC
When connecting to VR-5000, you need to configure the PC as below, using
Administrator. The IP address of VR-5000 is 10.0.0.100.
1) IP Address: 10.0.0.102 or 10.0.0.99 (other than 10.0.0.100)
2) Subnet Mask: 255.0.0.0
Windows 2000
Start >Settings>Control Panel>Network>Properties
Windows NT/XP
Start >Settings>Control Panel>Network>Properties, Restart of PC

1.2 Connection
a) PC
A PC with a web browser is connected to REMOTE 1 on the DCU with an Ethernet cross
/null cable.
Data Collecting Unit
Remote 1
Ethernet

PC

DPU
VGA

SXGA

Fig.1.1
b) Monitor
The location of VGA connector for the monitor differs according to Data Collecting Unit
(DCU) chassis. There exist two types of DCU chassis. The original chassis has push
button type power switches and the current chassis has toggle type power switches.
Original Chassis
A D-sub connector, lying on the bottom plate in the DCU, is connected to a SXGA PC
monitor to check that the system runs normally. The monitor displays program number,
memory size, power status, system status, system time, GPS time, selftest result, and
sensor data being received.
Current Chassis
Connect the monitor to the D-sub VGA connector located on the front panel of the Data
Processor Unit (DPU).

Data Processor Unit

(DPU)

Current chassis:
Open the door to gain
access to D-sub VGA
connector.

REMOTE 1 Port for PC

Original chassis:
D-sub connector lies on
the bottom plate.

Fig. 1.2

DCU (Original Chassis)

1.3 Software Configuration

The system configuration must be updated after installation. VR-5000 Web configurator
or Web setup utility, stored in the DCU (Data Collecting Unit), can be accessed by using a
Web browser such as Internet Explorer.
Before completing the following steps, fill out the VR-5000 INPUT LIST, Appendix A in the
Installation Manual to configure the software accurately and quickly.
The Remote Alarm Panel unit is disconnected until the software configuration is complete,
otherwise alarm sound (i.e. Grabber failure or no radar video) is generated frequently.
To configure VR-5000 software by Web configurator;
1. Open a web browser on the PC.
2. Enter the address, 10.0.0.100. (http://10.0.0.100/)
Start page of VR-5000 Web configurator appears. If not, check the connection of
Ethernet cable and Network settings.
3. Press Connect button. Main window appears.
4. Make sure that the size of the flash memory in the Data Recording Unit and the
backup drive (hard disk) in the Data Collecting Unit is displayed correctly in the Main
window.
If the memory size is zero, turn off the unit and on it again. If the memory size is still
zero, check the connection of the DRU and/or the hard disk.
Flash memory in DRU: FlashdrivesDRU (3*1959MB) 6GB DRU
FlashdrivesDRU (3*2875MB) 9GB DRU
Backup drive (hard disk) in DCU: Backupdive (1*38411MB or 1*40066MB)
In the example of the figure below, the memory of the hard disk is zero, indicating the
hard disk is not connected.

Memory size in DRU Memory size of HD (should not be 0*0)

Web-RAP button
Fig. 1.3 Main Window of Web Configurator,
Upper Part, without Hard Disk

5. Make sure that the system does not indicate an error by using the following
procedure. If any storage failure error message including DRU failure error appears,
eliminate the error before proceeding the next step.
Using Web configurator
Press Web-RAP button in Main window.
Web RAP window appears. Press
Start button. The window shows the
Ack button
current LED status on the Remote
Alarm Panel.
To stop alarm sound when RAP is connected,
press Ack button.
This window opens on Internet
Explore 6.0, but not on 5.5.

Fig. 1.4 Web RAP window

(Error indication)

Using LEDs
The system can be also checked by observing LEDs on the front panel near the
power switches. LEDs should change at power-on as below.
Time
After power-on
About one minute later

SYS 1
ORG
ORG

SYS2
ORG
ORG

SYS3
ORG
ORG

DCU OK
ORG
GRN

Then, LEDs show error codes, such as off, Green, Green, and Red with the RAP
disconnected and Red, Red, off, and Red with the video channel not setup.

6. Press Login button in Main window.

User and password boxes appear.
7. Enter vr5000super and nopassword in
user and password boxes respectively to
show Main menu.
DO NOT disclose the password to any
user to discourage tampering.

Fig. 1.5 Main Menu

8. Select a sub menu by pressing a desired button in Main menu.

9. In the sub (card) menu;
1.
2.
3.
4.

Press Channels button.

Pres Next button to select the channel for editing.
Press Edit button.
Edit as required. (Select Submit to save the change.)

Following describes about each menu.

Audio (Audio Channel)

To configure audio channel;

Audio Card
Back

1. Select Audio Channels in

main menu. The Audio
Card menu (read only)
appears, showing the
status of Audio I/F card in
the Data Processing Unit.
Fig. 1.6 Audio card display

Edit
Active:
X
Name:
AD LINK 9111DG
Node id:
1
Number of channels:
5
Audio codec:
Dynamic Range 64 codec
Audio password:
>> PASSWORD set <<
Channels

An audio password entered here is used when audio data is playbacked. Without the
password, audio cannot be playbacked. If a password is entered, playback of audio is
disabled, if password is not entered in Player. If the password is not set, playback of
audio is not protected.
2. Press Channels button to
show Audio Channel
menu.

Audio Channel
Back
First Previous Next Last
Active:
Channel#:
Channel id:
Sample rate:
Source:

Fig. 1.7 Audio channel menu

Sample data size:

Source type:
Note:

Monitor
Edit

0-4 Audio ch

Goto

x
VHF1
15625 Hz
LEFT SIDE BRIDGE VHF
8-bit Fixed

3. Select a desired channel number by pressing Next or Previous button. Selectable

channel numbers in the menu are VHF1, VHF2, MIC1/MIC2, MIC3/MIC4, and
MIC5/MIC6. Audio from two microphones is recorded in mixture. Control buttons in
the channel menu work as below.
Back: Goes back to the previous menu.
Monitor: Used for audio recording test.
First: Goes to the first channel number.
Previous: Goes back to the previous channel number.
Next: Goes to the next channel number.
Last: Goes to the last channel number.
Edit: Used when editing the page.

Goto: Goes to the page of the specific channel number. Enter the desired channel number
in the box left to Goto button and press the Goto button.

4. Press Edit button to set up the page. Use Channel id, Source and/or Source type
line to identify the input line. It is not necessary to fill in all lines. However, label the
input line clearly for ease of identification.
Active: When the channel is used, check this box.
Channel id: Enter name to identify the sensor. (No.1 VHF for example)
Source: Enter Model name. (FM-8700 for example)
Source type: Numeric field
Note: Enter Manufacture. (Furuno for example)
IMPORTANT!
Text entered in the Channel id line is shown on the playback display
automatically.
Audio channel test
Audio channel test is carried out to check whether audio is received in adequate level or
not. To do so manually;
1. Select a channel to be tested in Audio Channel menu using Next button.
2. Press Edit button.
Audio Channel -Edit
Submit

Back

Active:
x
Channel#:
MIC1/MIC2
Channel id:
Sample rate:
15625 Hz Fixed
Source:
Sample data size: 8-bit Fixed
MIC1 Active:
MIC2 Active:
Source type:
Note:

Fig. 1.8 Audio Channel Edit menu

3. Select either MIC x Active line because audio from two microphones is recorded
onto the same memory. Audio test is made one microphone at a time. After the test,
both MIC x Active lines are checked for automatic microphone test.
Automatic microphone test
If MIC x Active is selected, it will be included in the Microphone-test, that runs
automatically about 1 minute after power-on and then every 12 hours. The automatic
microphone-test is carried out as follows.
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The microphones are tested in two groups: One group is MIC1, MIC3, and MIC5, and
the other is MIC2, MIC4, and MIC6. Each microphone has a small buzzer for the
microphone test. First, the power is supplied to MIC1, MIC3, and MIC5 to energize
the buzzer via the relay K1 on JB board, Child and the buzzer sound is recorded.
Then, the power is supplied to a buzzer in MIC2, MIC4, and MIC6 via the relay K2 on
JB board, Child.
4. Press Back button to go back to Audio Channel menu and press Monitor button.
Audio Channel Test menu appears.
Audio Channel Test
Back
Recording start

Channel id
VHF 1
VHF 2
MIC 1/MIC2
MIC 3/MIC4
MIC 5/MIC6

Stop

Description

Play

Level
0
0
90
0
0

Fig. 1.9 Audio Channel Test menu

5. Press Recording start button to start recording.
6. Press Stop button to stop recording. Recording will stop automatically after approx. 30
seconds, if STOP is not pressed.
7. Press Play button to play the recorded data. If the audio is noisy or low level,
reposition the microphone.

Video (Radar video channel)

Receivable signal
The system receives VGA compatible video signal.
Video signal level: 0.5 to 1 Vpp (Minimum sync signal is 50 mV when a composite sync
signal is used.)
Horizontal sync signal: Max. 80 kHz, positive or negative
Vertical sync signal: Max. 75 Hz
Receivable resolution: 640x480 to 1280x1024
Channel number or channel # corresponds to the label on the Power Distribution Unit
(PDU): VD1 and VD2 to VD4 (optional).
To set up video channel for Furuno radar;
1. Open Video menu and select the channel to be edited.
2. Press Edit button.
3. Press Verify radar-data button and select the radar type: FR-2105 or FR2805.
4. Press Calibrate button to show the radar picture on the PC screen. The radar image is
displayed on the PC screen in correct size. If not, change menu setting.

To set up video channel for non-Furuno radar;

1. Open Video menu and select the channel to be edited.
2. Press Edit button to set up the menu.
3. Press Calibrate button to show the radar picture on the PC screen.
4. Change settings in the menu.
5. Press Test button to execute the change.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until an adequate picture is obtained. Use the flow chart on
page 13.

Fig. 1.10 shows Video sub menu indicating that radar video is not input to the VDR.
If the radar signal is received normally, this part should be as below for FR-2105.
Horizontal sync frequency: 64000 Hz
Vertical sync polarity: Positive Sync
Vertical number of lines: 1066 ==> Number of lines assumed to be 1024
Channel interlace: NON INTERLACED

Fig. 1.10 Video Channel menu

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Table below lists settings for Furuno radars.

Table 1.1 Settings for Furuno Radars
FR-28X5

FR-21X5

FAR-28X7

FAR-21X7

Horizontal offset

245

175

127

167

Vertical offset

17

40

37

37

PII multiplier

1375

847

847

847

Horizontal sync polarity

Negative

Positive

Negative

Negative

Phase

48

192

192

192

Horizontal resolution

1066

1280

1280

1280

Vertical resolution

800

1024

1024

1024

VCO range

44
Saved as
JPEG
None

48
Saved as
JPEG
None

48
Saved as
JPEG
None

48
Saved as
JPEG
None

6-bit
15 secs
Fixed

Contrast/GAIN Red

Separate
SYNC
100

15-bit
15 secs
Fixed
Alternate
pixel
Separate
SYNC
128

15-bit
15 secs
Fixed
Alternate
pixel
Separate
SYNC
128

15-bit
15 secs
Fixed
Alternate
pixel
Separate
SYNC
128

Contrast/GAIN Green

100

128

128

128

Contrast/GAIN Blue

100

128

128

128

Brilliance/OFFSET Red

100

128

128

128

Brilliance/OFFSET Green

100

128

128

128

Brilliance/OFFSET Blue

100

128

128

128

Save image to web

Debug level
Color mask bit
Sample rate
Interlace type
Sync type

Interlaced

Settings for the following radars are preprogrammed in Web configurator.

Furuno FR-21X5: FR-21X5
Furuno FAR-28X5: FAR-28X5
Radar with XGA (1024x768) monitor: 1024x768
Kelvin Huges HR3061: HR3061
JRC JMA-9900 series radar outputs VGA VDR signal: 1024x768, RGB (0.5 Vp-p/
positive), HS (TTL/negative) and VS (TTL/negative). Connect these signals to VR-5000
via a buffer unit (or a VGA booster) locally arranged and select the radar type of
1024x768 in Video channel.
A common problem with the connection of other make radar is that HS and VS signal
level is low. To solve this problem, use a booster locally arranged.

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Following describes each item in video menu.

Horizontal offset: Moves the picture horizontally. With a larger (smaller) value, the
picture moves left (right). If the value is too high, the framegrabber cannot present a valid
image, indicating a small red cross at the upper left corner in the Internet-explorer
display.
Vertical offset: Moves the picture vertically. With a larger (smaller) value, the picture
moves upward (downward). ). If the value is too high, the framegrabber cannot present a
valid image, indicating a small red cross at the upper left corner in the Internet-explorer
display.
Pll multiplier: This sets the frequency of PLL-oscillator to synchronize with
Horizontal-sync signal, so that the framegrabber grabs pixels across each line correctly. If
wrong, you will see distortion. With a smaller value, grabbed frame becomes narrow, and
with a higher value, the frame becomes wider. You can analyze the image in a program
like Paint Shop Pro. You can drag directly from browser-window to Paint Shop Pro.
Horizontal sync polarity: The polarity of the horizontal sync signal is entered.
VIDEO->Channels shows information about polarity. Set it according to this information.
Phase: Phase setting selects the phase of sampling clock relative to phase locked loop
signal in 32 steps of 11.25 degrees. If Phase is not set correctly, any section of an image
consisting of vertical lines may exhibit tearing. In Alternate-pixel mode, this is 16 steps of
22.50 degrees.
Horizontal resolution: For example, if the image size is 1280x1024, the horizontal
resolution is 1280.
Vertical resolution: For example, if the image size is 1280x1024, the vertical resolution
is 1024.
VCO range: It is used to set a parameter to supply correct current to PLL-oscillator. This
parameter is set according to resolution.
Save image to web: Leave the default setting Saved as JPEG unchanged.
Debug level: Leave this parameter with the default setting None (0).
Color mask bit: Color mask bit has a big influence on the size of the generated
radar-image. If video is noisy, the image size becomes large. Color mask is used to filter
noise. If radar-picture is very noisy, reduce the Color Mask Bit to reduce image-size.
The smaller the color mask bit, the less number of different colors.
24-bit: full-color (each RGB channel(8-bit each) is recorded without masking)
21-bit: each RGB value is masked with 0xFE (254 decimal).
18-bit: each RGB value is masked with 0xFC (252 decimal).
15-bit: each RGB value is masked with 0xF8 (248 decimal).
12-bit: each RGB value is masked with 0xF0 (240 decimal).
9-bit: each RGB value is masked with 0xE0 (224 decimal).
6-bit: each RGB value is masked with 0xC0 (192 decimal).

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Sample rate: 15 seconds fixed

Interlace type:
When the resolution of the video image is 1280x1024 or better, select Alternate
pixel sampling mode, similar to interlacing except that the columns of pixels are
interlaced instead of lines. In Alternate pixel mode, the PLL runs at half rate and even
pixels are sampled on one frame and odd pixels are sampled on the other frame.
Sync type:
Selects the type of video sync signal. Some video signals include embedded composite
sync rather than separate horizontal and vertical sync signals, typically sync on green.
Some video signals include embedded composite sync rather than separate horizontal
and vertical sync signals. Options are Separate, Composite (embedded in video) and
Sync on Green (SOG, Embedded in Green-analog-signal in RGB-lines).
Gain and Offset: These adjust contrast and brightness by setting RGB values.

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Frame Grabber Setup Flow Chart

Start

Select VIDEO>Channels>Edit and set parameters as

below. Settings in parenthesis are reference only.
These parameters are set according to video signal.
Horizontal offset:

Vertical offset:
0
Horizontal sync polarity: (Positive)
Phase:
0
Horizontal resolution: (1280)
Vertical resolution: (1024)
VCO range:
(48, according to resolution)
Save image to web: Saved as JPEG
Debuglevel:
None (0)
Sample rate:
15 seconds
Sync type:
(Separate SYNC)

Less than 1280x1024

Resolution?
1280x1024

Pll multiplier: 850

Interlace type:
Interlaced: Interlaced
Non-interlaced: Alternative pixel

Pll multiplier: 1375

Interlace type: Interlaced or
non-interlaced

Press Calibrate button.

Change following parameters

one at a time.
1) First, Vertical offset
2) Next, Horizontal offset
3) Then, Pll multiplier

Fig. 1.11 (1/2)

Press Test button.
From next page

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To previous page

Wait for 5 to 15 second.

No

Picture is aligned?

Picture is in position
and correct size?

Change Phase setting.

Press Test button.

Wait for 5 to 15 second.
No

Picture is shaped?

Find a vertical line

and make it a
straight line.

Change Contrast/Brilliance settings.

Press Test button.

Wait for 5 to 15 second.
No

Picture is good?
Yes
Change Color mask setting.

Press Test button.

Wait for 5 to 15 second.
No

Noise is eliminated?
Yes
Press Submit button.

End

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Fig. 1.11 (2/2)

Serial channel (RS-422)

This menu sets channels for signals received by RS-422 IN terminal board (SI00 to SI07,
and optional SI08 to SI15). The channel receives not only IEC sentences but also binary
data. Channel number or channel # corresponds to the label on the terminal board on the
Junction Box.
Antenna position of the position sensor or GPS
is entered in the following form. DO NOT
forget to enter this value. The length from the
bow follows A, the length from the stern B, the
legth from the port C and the length from the
staroard D. In the example of Fig. 1.12,
A50B80C30D15 is entered as antenna
position.

A = 50 m

B = 80 m

C = 30 m

D = 15 m

Fig. 1.12

When the optional remote junction box is connected to the RS-422 channel, set the
channel to 9600 bps, 8 bit data, none parity and 1 stop bit. When the data is binary, select
the box in the Binary data line.
To monitor the data strings, press Monitor button in the menu. The data being received is
displayed at the lower half of the screen.

Digital channel
Receivable signal: 3 to 32 V voltage signal
Channel number or channel # corresponds to the label, DC00 to DC31 and DC32 to
DC63, on the DIGITAL IN terminal boards in the Junction Box.
In this menu, it is very important to enter the source name clearly in Source line so that
the channel is identified easily later on.
IMPORTANT!
Text entered in the Channel id line is shown on the playback display
automatically.
Active/Inactive state of the sensor can be switched between Close and Open in Digital
Channel Monitor menu, using Swap Active/Inactive State values button. To do so, press
Calibrate button in the Digital Channel menu.
The signal being received is monitored at the lower part of the Digital Channel Monitor
menu.

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Analog channel
Receivable signal: 10 to +10 V (When 4 to 20 mA signal is connected, 470 ohms, 1W
resistor is connected across signal lines.)
Channel number or channel # corresponds to the label, AN00 to AN15, on the ANALOG
IN terminal board in the Junction Box. Analog channel must be calibrated by setting two
points. To calibrate the analog channel;
1. Press Calibrate button in Analog
Channel menu. Analog Channel
Calibrate menu appears.

Analog Channel Calibrate

Back

Fig. 1.13 Analog Channel Calibrate menu

Submit

Channel id: AN00

Source: Test point
Calibration point 1:
Calibration point 2:
Note: NO NOTE
Analog value

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Clear values

Set1
Set2

0xEB1F

For example of engine pitch order calibration, set the pitch order handle to 8 forward.
Place the cursor onto the Calibration point 1 line and enter 8.
Press Set 1 button.
Set the pitch order handle to -7 astern.
Place the cursor onto the Calibration point 2 line and enter -7.
Press Set 2 button.

It is important to use a minus sign as below.

(1) Values referring to forward shall be positive and astern as negative (propeller pitch,
order and indication).
(2) Values referring to starboard shall be positive and port as negative (rudder indicator
and thruster order and indication).
The signal being received is monitored at the lower part of the Analog Channel Monitor
menu.
NMEA
Select the NMEA version being input to the VDR.
Vessel ID (Vessel identification)
Approval of authority, Vessel name, Vessel IMO number, Vessel MMSI number and
Vessel flag are entered in this menu.
UTC-POS (UTC and position source)
Generally, UTC and position source is a GPS receiver connected to SI00 channel.
Antenna position is the value entered in RS422 Serial Channel menu.
If the UTC source is not SI00, this menu is changed accordingly.
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Configuration
This menu is used to download and upload configuration data. This menu also erases
data stored on the memory devices.

1.4 Initialization of index file

After changing software configuration, initialize the index file on the memory device so
that the collected data in the memory is erased. This procedure is also called Index
Clear or Clear Index.
IMPORTANT!
Initialize index file after software configuration.
Index clear is made through Configuration menu as below.
1. Go to Configuration menu.
2. Select 0; All device in the pull-down menu.
3. Press Clear index button.
4. Press Back button.
5. Press Reboot VR-5000 button in
Configuration menu to reboot the
system.

Fig. 1.14 Configuration menu

When the index file is initialized successfully, the record number in the status monitor will
be reset to zero.
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1.5 Making backup copy of configuration data

For future reference, download configuration data by following the instruction below to
make a copy. The configuration data file is opened up in WordPad or other editor (not
Notepad).
Copy to boot flash memory
The configuration data can be saved on the flash memory in the DCU or Compact Flash
card. If the data on the DRU is accidentally erased, the configuration in the DRU is reset
automatically at the next power on, using the settings stored on the flash memory. (Refer
to page x for erasing configuration data on flash memory.)
To save the data in the flash memory;
1. Go to Configuration menu.
2. Press Handle CONFIG-file button. Handle CONFIGRATION-file window appears. Fig.
1.18
3. Press Save (Save CONFIGURATION to BOOTFLASH:) button.

Fig. 1.15 Handle CONFIGURATION-file window

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Copy to floppy disk:

The following describes how to copy the configuration data onto a floppy disk. To do so;
1.
2.
3.
4.

Go to Configuration menu.
Press Handle CONFIG-file button. Handle CONFIGRATION-file window appears.
Press Download button. Windows file download window appears.
Press Save button, select the directory, and enter a desired file name (xxx.ini) it is
recommended that the ships name is included in a file name.
5. Then, press Save button to save the file onto the floppy disk.
The file data on the floppy disk can be edited in Wordpad.

1.6 Setting Configuration with file data

The VR-5000 can be configured by using the data on the floppy disk in three steps:
uploading the data to VR-5000, loading to the system, and saving to the DRU.
Step 1. Uploading to VR-5000
To upload the data from the PC;
1. Go to Configurtion menu.
2. Press Handle CONFIG-file button.
3. Press Upload button. CONFIG-file upload window appears.
4. Select the file, and then press UPLOAD button.
5. Press Back button to go back to Handle CONFIGRATION-file menu.
Step 2. Loading to the system
6. Press Sysload button in Handle CONFIGRATION-file menu. See Fig.1.15.
7. Make sure that no error message appears. Table below list the typical error
messages.
Error message
Unable to lock
configuration before
importing
Missing file
Illegal values in uploaded
configuration file
Unable to send
reconfiguration-request to
VR-5000

8.

Possible cause

Action

System error

Reboot system.

No data uploaded
Too many cards/channels
in configuration data
System is not running
properly.

Upload configuration data.

Check configuration data for
correct setting.
Solve system error.

Press Back button to go back to Handle CONFIGRATION-file menu

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Step 3. Saving to the DRU

9. Press Save (Save CONFIGURATION) button. See Fig.1.15.
10. Click Reboot VR-5000 button to reboot VR-5000.

1.7 Check after software configuration

After software configuration and index clear are completed, make sure that the system
works normally by using the following check lists.
! Check that FlashdrivesDRU and Backupdrive numbers are shown
correctly in the status display of Web configurator. See Section 3.1.
! Check that Record number increases in the status display of Web
configurator. See Section 3.1.
! Check that Buffer in use switches between 1 and 2. (0 and 1) in the
status display of Web configurator.
! Status LEDs on the DCU are Orange, Orange, Orange, and Green from
the left.
! Using LivePLayer software, check that VDR receives all sensor data
correctly.
! Red LED on the RAP does not light.

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List of Web Configuration menu

Video card (Read only)

Active: x
Name: FASTFRAME1300
Node id: 1
Number of channel: 4

Main menu
1. System version
2. Nodes
3. Audio
4. Video
5. Serial
6. Digital
7. Analog
8. NMEA
9. Vessel ID
10. UTC POS
11. Configuration

Video channel
Active: x
Channel#: VD1
Channel id: FR-2105
Source: RADAR 1
Source type: 1
Horizontal offset: 175
Vertical offset: 40
Pll multiplier: 847
Horizontal sync polarity: Positive
Phase: 192
Horizontal resolution: 1280
Vertical resolution: 1024
VCO range: 48 SXGA
Save image to web: x
Debug level: 0
Color mask bit: 240 12-bit (11110000x3)
Sample rate: 15 secs Fixed
Alternating pixel grab: x
Interlaced:
Sync on Green:
Composite Sync:
Display (vr5000.tiff): x
Radar Model: 1-FR2115
Contrast/GAIN Red: 128
Green: 128
Blue: 128
Brilliance/OFFSET Red: 128
Brilliance/OFFSET Green: 128
Brilliance/OFFSET Blue: 128
Note:

System version (Read only)

System- firmware version: V2.07.00

System-config version: V2.07
Config last changed 07:35:58 07/04-2005
Location
Node configuration
(Not used at installation)

Eth 0 mac addr: 00:90:fb:08:90:9d

Eth 0 IP addr: 10.0.0.100
Eth 0 IP mask: 255.0.0.0
Eth 1 mac addr: 00:90:fb:80:0a:1c
Eth 1 IP addr: 172.16.0.100
Eth 1 IP mask: 255.255.0.0
Audio card (Read only)
Active: x
Name: ADLINK 9111DG
Node id: 1
Number of channels: 5
Audio codec: Dynamic Range 64 codec
Audio password:

RS422 serial card (Read only)

Active: x
Name: CONTROL RS422#1
Node id: 1
Number of channel: 8

Audio channel
Active: x
Channel#: VHF1
Channel id: UNDEFINED
Sample rate: 15625 Hz
Source: UNDEFINED
Sample data size: 8-bit Fixed
Source type: 0
Note: NO NOTES

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Analog channel calibrate

Channel id: AN00
Source: Test
Calibration point 1:
Calibration point 2:
Note:

RS422 serial channel

Active: x
Channel#: SI00
Channel id: UNDEFINED
Binary data:
Antenna position: UNDEFINED
Source type: 0
Time out: 20 sec
Baud rate: 4800
Data bits: 8
Parity bit: 0
Stop bit: 1
Note: NO NOTES

Set1
Set2

Vessel ID
Approval of authority:
Vessel name:
Vessel IMO no:
Vessel MMSI no:
Vessel flag:

Digital card (Read only)

Active: x
Name: ADLINK 7396
Node id: 1
Number of channels: 64

UTC and position source

UTC source: SI00
UTC Note: NO NOTES
Antenna position: UNDEFINED
Position source: SI00
Position Note: NO NOTES
Antenna position: UNDEFINED

Digital channel
Active: x
Channel#: DC00
Channel id: UNDEFINED
Source: UNDEFINED
Source type: 26
Type: 1 Normal
Sample rate (Hz): 2 Hz Fixed
Sample/Event: 0
Note:

Configuration menu
Index handling (Clear index)
Config handling (Clear configblock)
Status display
Handle CONFIG-file
Microphone testing
Web-Log
RUN LEVEL - setting (Reboot VR-5000)

Analog card (Read only)

Active: x
Name: ADLINK 9111HR
Node id: 1
Number of channels: 16
Analog channel
Active: x
Channel#: AN00
Channel id:
Source:
Source type: 3
Sample rate: 2 Hz Fixed
Analog calibration point 1: 0
Analog calibration point 2: 0

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Chapter 2 LivePlayer
Liveplay software features Liveplay and Playback operations. This software is applicable
to the VDR software V2.07.00 and above. For VDR software V0.99.16, Interim playback
software is used.
The Liveplayer, VR-5033 consists of a program CDROM, an IEEE1394 repeater, an
AC/DC adapter, a 4P-6P IEEE1394 cable, and Operators manual.
Live play operation
Using Liveplay software, all data input to the VDR can be seen on the PC screen in real
time. The PC is connected to the REMOTE 1 port on the VDR with an Ethernet cable.
(Same connection as Web configurator is used.)

Playback operation
The data recorded on the DRU can be playbacked on the PC supporting IEEE1394
interface with Liveplay software. The PC is connected to the DRU through the IEEE1394
repeater as shown in Fig.2.1. The capacity of the AC/DC adapter is 1.0 A or more.

IEEE1394 Repeater
IEEE1394 cable
4-pin

6-pin

IEEE1394 cable
installed

12 VDC, 1.0 A
AC/DC adapter
100 to 220 VAC

Fig.2.1 Connection of Liveplayer

Figs. 2.2 to 2.5 show typical screen of Live player. The same screen is available when the
VDR data is playbacked. For more detail, refer to Operators Manual for Liveplayer,
VR-5033.

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Click
full-screen
radar
Click
on to
thedisplay
video to
enlarge the
radarimage.
image to full screen.

Fig.2.2

Fig.2.3
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Fig.2.4

Fig.2.5
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Chapter 3 Maintenance
3.1 Status monitor
The monitor display includes following items. The selftest result is also shown in the
monitor display by 0 (OK) or 1 (NG).
Flashdrives DRU and Backupdrives: These show the memory size of flash devices
in the DRU and Hard disk. 0*0MB means no memory device is connected.
The DRU has three flash devices, so the first number should be 3 (i.e. 3*XXXXMB).
Buffer in use: There are two buffers in the DPU: buffer 1 and buffer 2. These values
should be shown alternately.
RUN LEVEL: SYSTEM RUNNING should be shown during normal operation.
SYS time: System time of VR-5000 is displayed here. This time should be almost the
same as UTC-time.
UTC-time: Date and time from GPS receiver connected are shown here.
Record number Device Back Up: This number should increase every 15 seconds if
the data is recorded onto Removal hard disk correctly.
Record number Device DRU: This number should increase every 15 seconds if the
data is recorded onto DRU correctly. The value should be the same as Device Back
Up if the hard disk is not removed during operation.

VR-5000 (V2.07.00)

FlashdrivesDRU (3*2944MB) Backupdrives (1*40066MB) PDUSTAT: AC_NDC_FBATT

Completed loops (15 secs)

since system start: 3

SYS_time: 2004-12-12 01:44:26

Record number Device Back Up: 602

Buffer in use: 2

UTC-time: 2004-122

RUN LEVEL: SYSTEM_RUUNING

01:44:41 UTC-SRC (SI00)

Record number DeviceDRU: 603

VR-5000 DRU ERRORS

Fig.3.1 Indication at upper part of status monitor

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3.2 Replacement of battery

Two batteries are used in the Data Collecting Unit to record bridge audio for 2 hours after
ships mains is shutdown. (Data other than audio is not recorded after shutdown of ships
mains.) The battery should be replaced with NP-17-121 (12V,17A) ; C/N: 000-148-410
every four years. If the battery is replaced with the other type, the type approval granted
to VR-5000 will be revoked.
Location of Batteries
Original chassis:
Batteries locate on the bottom plate of the Data Correcting Unit. To gain access to the
batteries, remove the cover of either side.
Current chassis:
Batteries locate in the Power Distribution Unit. To gain access to the batteries, draw out
the PDU.

Fig. 3.2 Batteries in original chassis

Fig.3.3 Batteries on PDU in current chassis

Notice on Handling DPU

When the DPU is shipped with batteries mounted, insulate the lugs connected to black
and red wires (ringed in Fig.3.3) separately to avoid a short circuit between these lugs. If
the battery power switch is turned on during transportation accidentally, the positive and
negative terminals of the battery short-circuit, causing fire or electrical shock.

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3.3 Replacement of pinger

The pinger (or acoustic beacon) on the Data Recording Unit has a built-in battery.
Change the pinger before the manufacturer warranty (six years) expires.
Necessary tool: M5 Allen wrench

Loosen these bolts to remove the pinger.

Fig.3.4 Pinger on DRU

3.4 Updating system program

The system program is stored on the 64 MB flash memory card or Compact Flash card in
the DCU. To update VR-5000, change the card with the latest version. Before changing
the program, save configuration data onto the hard disk of the PC or the floppy disk.
How to make CompactFlash card
The CompactFlash card for VR-5000 is made with the following procedure.
Necessary parts:
(a) Compact Flash reader
(b) Compact Flash card
(c) VR-5000 software
1. Copy VR-5000 software (Holder name of v2[1].07.00) from CD ROM to drive C. (Open
DOS Command prompt (C:>).
2. Type cd (space)v2[1].07.00 and press Enter key. (C: v2[1].07.00,)
3. Type gf_xp (space) e: and press Enter key. e is the drive location for the flash ROM.
Message Using e: as Flash Drive . Burn flash?? appears.
4. Type y and press Enter key.

How to change CompactFlash card

To replace the card with one having the latest version;
1. With old software, save the existing configuration data onto the floppy disk or hard
disk on the PC.

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2. Using existing Web Configurator (old software), clear Configuration data.

(Use Clear configblock button in Configuration menu.)
IMPORTANT! Do not forget this step.
3. Turn off the unit.
4. Replace the flash memory with the latest version.
64 MB card locates left to the hard disk in the current chassis, accessible from the
outside, while the card locates inside the DCU in the original chassis. See Figs.3.4
and 3.5.
5. Configure the system by loading backuped configuration data. (Use Configuration
menu.)
6. Carry out index clear to erase data in the memory.

Fig.3.4 Flash memory card on Current Data Processing Unit (DPU)

Fig.3.5 Flash memory card in Original Data Processing Unit (DPU)

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How to replace flash memory card in old chassis

Step 2. Remove the side panel and
remove a screw on the side panel.

Step 1. Remove four screws on the front

panel of DPU.

Step 3. Remove a screw on the side

panel. Do steps 2 and 3 on the other
side,

Step 4. Pull the DPU forward about

three quarter and remove the cover. DO
NOT drop the rear end of DPU. If so, the
power switch is damaged.

Step 5. Holding the DPU on the knee,

unplug the power supply connector of the
fan.

Step 6. Holding the DPU on the knee,

change the card.

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3.5 Channel expansion

VR-5000 provides the following channels as standard.
VHF audio: 2 channels
Video: 1 channel
Contact-closure: 12 channels
Serial (RS422): 8 channels.

Bridge audio: 6 channels

Digital: 52 channels
Analog: 16 channels

Following describes how to increase Video, Contact-closure, and Serial channels. It is

not practical but the number of the microphone can be increased by mixing the signal
with the VHF interface unit, IF-5200.
1) Video Channel
Install the BNC connector plate onto the PDU unit as VD2 channel and connect it
to the second VGA connector from the bottom on the Frame grabber board in the
DPU.
VD2
BNC Connector
BNC-LA-PJ (000-148-664) x 5
BNC323-BA (000148-665) x 5
VGA cable

VD2
(Second from bottom)

KR-61405150209 (000-148-842) x 1
BNC plate
24-004-2312-0 (100-308-900) x 1

VD1
BNC plate with
BNXC connectors VGA connector on
Frame Grabber
on PDU
board in DPU

Fig.3.6 Video connection in DCU

2) Contact-closure
A contact-closure signal can be connected to Digital channel (DC00 to DC 51) with
the following connection.
DC OUT DC OUT +

Fig.3.7 Connection of Contact-closure signal to DC00 to DC51

3) Serial Channel
Add an optional RS422 IF card in the DPU and connect the card to J47 on the JB board.
Necessary kit: OP24-7; C/N: 004-381-230
(RS422 IF board, C/N:000-148-601 plus DB37/HD78 cable, C/N: 000-149-096)

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3.6 Location of parts

Data Processor Unit (DPU)

Removable Hard Disk

Cover

Power Distribution Unit

(PDU)
Junction box

Cable clamp

Fig.3.8 Data Collecting Unit with front cover opened

Flash devices in DRU

(Three memory cards)

FireWire connecting tube

Underwater acoustic beacon

(Pinger)
Capsule rleasing latches

Fig.3.9 Data Recording Unit (DRU)

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Digital IF Board

Frame Grabber Board (w/ Multiplexer)

Analog IF Board

RS422 IF Board (optional)

Audio Analog Board

LED Control Board

RS422 IF Board
DRU IF Board

Power
supply
unit

Mother
board

Removal
hard disk

Adapter Board
OS Flash Memory Card
256 MB RAM Card
DPU Processor Board

Fig.3.10 Data Processor Unit (DPU), top view, original type

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Digital IF card
Frame grabber (Video IF) card
(VD1 to VD4 from bottom )
IEEE1394 IF card
(Bottom for DRU, and top for HD)

LED IF card

Audio card

VGA
REMOTE 1
REMOTE 2

Analog IF card
COM1 (bottom) and
Serial IF card (SI00 to SI07)
COM 2 (top)
Serial IF card (SI08 to SI15, optional)

Fig.3.11 Data Processing Unit, rear view

PWR (PDU) board

(J22 and J25 have short plug.)

BNC connector board

for VD1 (not mounted)

AC/DC converter

REMOTE 1 and 2
connectors

Power switches with breaker

(AC, DC, and BAT from left)

LED board (2000009)

Fig.3.12 Power Distribution Unit (old type), top view

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PWR (PDU) board (not shown)

Battery, NP-17-121 (12V,17A) x 2 pcs.

Power switches
LED board
REMOTE 1 &
REMOTE 2
VGA cable:
KR-61405150209
000-148-842

BNC x 5 for VD2

BNC x 5 for VD1

Note 1) Batteries locate on the bottom plate in the DCU with the original PDU.
Note 2) PWR board is the same as one in the old chassis.

Fig.3.13 Power Distribution Unit (new type), top view

ANALOG IN
(AN00 to AN15)

AUDIO IN
(MIC 1 to MIC 6,
VHF 1 and VHF 2)

REMOTE ALARM
PANEL

SERVICE
COM 1
DRU via repeater
Not used

DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL IN
RS-422 IN
(DC00 to DC15
(DC32 to DC47 (SI00 to SI15) DC output, DC IN and
and DC16 to DC31) and DC48 to DC63)
AC IN from top

Fig.3.14 Junction Box Unit, front view

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J3 (Audio)

J2 (Analog)

JB board, Child (2000019)

J53
J49
J51

J46 (RS422)

J35 (Digital)

J47 (RS422, optional)

JB board, Mother (2000018)

Fig.3.15 Junction Box Unit, rear view

Repeater

This picture is reference only. DO NOT open the DRU for servicing.
Opening the DRU in the field will void the warranty.
Fig.3.16 Data Recording Unit (DRU) disassembled

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
4.1 Error codes
LESs, SYS1, SYS2, SYS3 and DCU OK on the Power Distribution Unit (DPU) show the
system status. The table on the next page shows the typical errors. The latest error code
list is available by pressing ErrorCodes button on Main page of Web configurator (See
Fig.4.2).

Fig. 4.1 LEDs on Power Distribution Unit

Fig.4.2 ErrorCodes button on Main page of Web configurator

Power Distribution Unit status is shown in the status monitor and Main page of the Web
configuratior (Fig 4.2).
Indication
POWER_STAT_OK
DC_NAC
BATT_NAC_NDC
AC_NDC_FBATT
AC_FDC_FBATT
DC_FAC
BATT_FAC_NDC
AC_NDC
AC_FDC
DC_FAC_FBATT
BATT_FDC_NAC
BATT_LOW
AC_FBATT
DC_NAC_FBATT
BATT_FAC_FDC

Meaning
O.K., running on AC, DC and BATT present
Running on DC, AC not present
Running on BATT, AC & DC not present
Running on AC, DC not present, Battery failed
Running on AC, DC and BATT failed
Running on DC, AC failed
Running on BATT, AC failed, DC not present
Running on AC, DC not present
Running on AC, DC failed
Running on DC, AC and BATT failed
Running on BATT, DC failed, AC not present
Battery low voltage
Running on AC, BATT failed
Running on DC, AC not present, BATT failed
Running on BATT, AC and DC failed

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Table 4.1 Typical Error Codes

SYS 1

SYS 2

SYS 3

DCU
OK

Description

ORG

ORG

ORG

GRN

No error

Normal operation

GRN

GRN

ORG

RED

Running on battery

Main and emergency

source are missing.

Turn on the main

breaker

RED

ORG

ORG

RED

Serial data time out

No sensor data input

to serial port

Turn on the sensor.

Check connection.

Off

GRN

GRN

RED

RAP missing

Remote Alarm Panel

disconnected

Check RAP
connection.

RED

RED

Off

RED

Grabber failure

No radar video input

to VDR.

Turn on radar. Check

radar connection.

RED

RED

RED

RED

Fatal failure

GRN

RED

Off

RED

Storage failure 1

ORG

RED

Off

RED

Storage failure 2

GRN

GRN

Off

RED

Storage failure 3

GRN

ORG

ORG

RED

PDU no connection

ORG

Off

Off

RED

Memory failure

ORG

ORG

Off

RED

Storage last buffer

not saved

RED

GRN

ORG

RED

Mic test failed

RED

GRN

Off

RED

Time difference too

big

RED

ORG

RED

RED

Grabber image too

big

RED

Off

Off

RED

DRU failure

Off

RED

Off

RED

Storage failure

Off

Off

Off

ORG

Start-up failure

Off

Off

RED

RED

Data I/O failure

RED

Off

RED

RED

Configuration failure

RED

GRN

RED

RED

Configuration
invalid start tag

GRN

GRN

RED

RED

Configuration
invalid size

RED

GRN

GRN

RED

Configuration
invalid flash
handling

Off

RED

RED

RED

No config. data in
flash memory

GRN

GRN

GRN

RED

Configuration VDR
default error

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Possible cause

Action

Restart the system. If

problem still remains,
change DPU.
Clear index and
configuration. Check
connection. Change
DRU.
PDU disconnected

Check microphone
connection. Change
microphone.

Radar video is too

noisy. Change video
channel menu.

These errors occur

when performing
system configuration
at installation. Make
configuration correctly.

4.2 Command operation

The system is also controlled by using telnet commands from the PC connected to
REMOTE 1 port. When Web configurator cannot be opened, clear the memory by taking
the following procedure. Table below lists the useful commands.
Table 4.2 Telnet commands
Commands

Meaning

control (space) S (space) 0

control (space) B (space) 0
control (space) D (space) 0
control (space) I (space) 0
Control -d
clear_config_flash_block(space) 0 (space) 0

Stop running the system

Clear index of flash memory in HD
Clear index of flash memory in DRU
Clear indexes of flash memory in DRU and
HD.
Shows memory size of Flash devices
Clear index and configuration data in DRU
Clear configuration data in boot flash
(compact flash) memory.
Shows memory partition data.

rm (space) f (space) /mnt/boot/vr5000.ini

fdisk (space) ls

Clear Index
To clear index or collected data;
1. Run MS-DOS on the PC connected to REMOTE 1 port.
2. Type telnet (space) 10.0.0.100, followed by Return.
2. Type root, followed by Return. (log in to VDR)
3. Type control (space) S (space) 0, followed by Return.
5. Type control (space) I (space) 0, followed by Return.
(Command D initializes only index file on flash memory in DRU and B on the hard
disk.)
6. Type reboot, followed by Return.
Clear configuration on DRU (all memory clear)
This procedure clears both index and configuration data in the DRU.
IMPORTANT!
Make a backup copy of configuration data before taking the
following steps. Otherwise, the system must be software-configured
again, spending a lot of time, especially when analog data is
connected.

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To clear all data stored in the DRU;

1. Run MS-DOS.
2. Type telnet (space) 10.0.0.100, followed by Return key. Prompt vr5000 login:
appears.
3. Type root, followed by Return key. (login to VDR) Prompt /# appears after the
indication of the program number (0.99.06).
4. Type control (space) S (space) 0, followed by Return key to stop recording.
5. Type clear_config_flash_block (space) 0 (space) 0, followed by Return key to clear
memory.
6. Turn off VR-5000 and turn it on again after 5 seconds.
7. Wait one minute until LED status becomes SYS1: orange, SYS2: red, SYS3: off and
DCU: red. If not, repeat above steps with step 5 repeatong several times.
8. Run Web Configurator, enter necessary settings, and save settings.
9. Turn off VR-5000 and turn it on again after 5 seconds.

Fig.4.3 Screen during all clear

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Clear configuration data on flash memory

To clear configuration data on the flash memory (boot flash card);
1. Make a telenet to VR5000 and login as root.
2. Type control (space) S (space) 0 and press Enter key.
3. Type rm (space) f (space) /mnt/boot/vr5000.ini and press Enter key.

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4.3 Memory partition check

The partition is created on the memory devices (removable hard disk and flash memories
in the DRU) at factory. Following describes how to check memory partition.
1. Run MS-DOS on the PC.
2. Type telnet (space) 10.0.0.100, followed by Enter key.
3. Type root, followed by Return key. (login to VDR)
4. Type control (space) S (space) 0, followed by Enter key.
(This command terminates VR-5000 application software.)
5. Type fdisk (space) ls, followed by Enter key to show memory partition data.
The following list appears on the screen when the memory partition is created correctly. If
no information appears, check the connection of the memory device.
There are two types of 40 GB hard disk with the different cylinder number.
Partition data on 40 GB hard disk (Cylinder > 5005)
Disk/dev/sda: 255 heads, 63 sectors, 5005 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512bytes
Device Boot Start End
Blocks
/dev/sda1
1
1
8001
/dev/sda2
2
16
120487+
/dev/sda3
17
5002 40050045
/dev/sda4
5003
5005
24097+

Id
83
83
83
83

System
Linux
Linux
Linux
Linux

Partition data on 40 GB hard disk (Cylinder <5005)

Disk/dev/sda: 255 heads, 63 sectors, 4850 cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512bytes
Device Boot Start End
Blocks
/dev/sda1
1
1
8001
/dev/sda2
2
16
120487+
/dev/sda3
17
4798 40050045
/dev/sda4
4799
4800
24097+

Id
83
83
83
83

System
Linux
Linux
Linux
Linux

Partition data on 2 GB (3 GB) flash memory card

Disk/dev/sdb: 255 heads, 63 sectors, 249 (364) cylinders
Units = cylinders of 16065 * 512bytes
Device Boot Start End
Blocks
Id
/dev/sdb1
1
1
8001
83
/dev/sdb2
2
2
8032+
83
/dev/sdb3
3
246
1959930
83
(360) (2875635)
/dev/sdb4
247
249
24097+
83
(361) (364)
(32130)

System
Linux
Linux
Linux

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Linux

4.4 How to create partition

To create partitions on the removal hard disk, follow the steps below. The partition can be
deleted by using command d.
1. Set the key on the removal hard disk to PWR ON position.
2. Turn on VR-5000 and wait until SYS1, SYS2, SYS3 and DCU light orange, orange,
orange and green respectively.
3. Run MS-DOS on the PC.
4. Type telnet (space) 10.0.0.100, followed by Enter key.
5. Type root, followed by Enter key.
5. Type control (space) S (space) 0, followed by Enter key.
6. Type fdisk (space) ls, followed by Enter key. Information about flash memory disks
in DRU appears.
7. If memory disks in DRU is assigned to b, c, d, type /#fdisk (space) /dev/sda, followed
by Enter. If the memory disks in DRU is assigned to a, b, c, type /#fdisk (space)
/dev/sdd, followed by Enter. Prompt Command (m for help): appears.
8. Type d, followed by Enter key to delete partition.
9. Type 1, followed by Enter key to select partition 1.
10. Type n, followed by Enter key for new.
11. Type p, followed by Enter. Prompt Partition number (1 4): appears.
12. Type 1, followed by Enter key. Prompt First cylinder: appears.
13. Type 1, followed by Enter key. Prompt Last cylinder or +size or +sizeM or +sizeK:
appears.
14. Type 1, followed by Enter key. Prompt Command (m for help): appears.
15. Repeat steps 12 to 15 for partitions 2 to 4.
1) Partition 2: n, p, 2, 2, 16,
2) Partition 3: n, p, 3, 17, 5004,
3) Partition 4: n, p, 4, 5005, 5005, w, (At each comma, press Enter key.)
16. Wait for several seconds until /# appears.
17. Turn off VR-5000 and on it again.

To create partitions on the flash memory in the DRU;

1. Carry out steps 1 to 7 for the removal hard disk.
2. Type /#fdisk (space) /dev/sdb(a), followed by Enter. Prompt Command (m for help):
appears.
3. Carry out steps 9 to 15. Refer to the previous page to find first and last cylinder
numbers. (d, 1, n, p, 1, 1, 1,)
4. Repeat step 3 for other partitions. (n, p, 2, 2, 2, n, p, 3, 3, 360, n, p, 3, 361, 364, w,)
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5. Type /#fdisk (space) /dev/sdc(b), followed by Enter, and then carry out steps 3 and
4.
6. Type /#fdisk (space) /dev/sdd(c), followed by Enter, and then carry out steps 3 and
4.
7. Wait for several seconds until /# appears.
8. Turn off VR-5000 and on it again.

4.5 Replacement of data collecting unit (DCU)

There are two types of Data Collecting Unit (DCU): one has guide rails and the other
does not have rails. Serial numbers 1000 and after are the guide rail type chassis.
The replacement DPU (Data Processing Unit) comes with the side plates. Use these
plate as below.
1) When using DPU in old chassis;
The supplied side plates are not used. Remove the side plates from the old DPU and
fix them on both sides of the replacement DPU as shown in Figure below.

Side plate

Fig.4.4 Date Processing Unit (DPU) for old chassis

3) When using DPU in new chassis;
Fix the supplied side plates onto both sides of the DPU before inserting in the DCU.
Parts name
DPU right side plate
DPU rleft side plate

Type
24-004-2201
24-004-2202

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Code No.
100-308-771
100-308-781

4.6 Replacement of AC/DC power pack

The power pack, SP200-27 is shipped with the manufacture setting of 27.0 V.
Adjust the output voltage of the power pack as below after installation in the power
distribution unit.
Voltage

Check Point

Adjuster

Rating

Condition

AC/DC power pack

output voltage

+V and V on
terminal board

+V ADJ
(Fig. 2)

29.2 V 0.1V

Only MAINS AC
SUPPLY switch is
on.

+V ADJ 29.2 VDC (no load)

AC/DC power pack

Fig.4.5 PDU, top view

Fig.4.6 Terminal board on AC/DC

power pack

The output voltage of the AC/DC converter and DC/DC converter in the power supply
circuit are 29.3 VDC and 27.8 VDC respectively. These voltages and battery voltage
are diode-switched to select one voltage source.
29.3 V
AC power source

AC/DC CONV.

Charger

24 V
DC power source

DC/DC CONV.

Battery

27.8V

The same PWR board is used in both original and current PDU.
How U6 on PWR board works
U6 is a microcontroller of which tasks are;
1) Monitors the power source and set the power LED accordingly.
2) Sets the 4bit power status bit accordingly.
3) Controls the charging of the battery.
4) Decides when turn on the system (over 25 V).
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Fig.4.7

5) Detects the battery is drained and turns off the system when the battery is 19 V.
If OVER 20V is false and OVER I MAX is true, the battery short circuits or discharges
deeply. In this case, the charger wait for 10 seconds and then try again. If OVER 20V is
false and OVER V FLT becomes true immediately after the charger current is applied, the
batteries are not connected. The charger starts charging when OVER V FLT becomes
false and stops when OVER V BLK becomes true. The battery charger also stops
charging if OVER V BLK does not become true for 18 hours. To reset this state, replace
the battery or switch off all power to the PDU. (V FLT: 27.3 V, V BLK: 30.0 V, and I MAX:
1.25 A)
Specification of AC-DC power pack, SP-200-27

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4.7 Replacement of hard disk

Two cables are connected to the hard disk: one is an IEEE1394 cable and the other is a
power cable.

IEEE1394 cable from HD is

connected here.

Use this power connector for hard disk.

Fig.4.8 IEEE1394 connector for HD

Fig.4.9 Power cable for HD

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4.8 How to preset system time

When system time differs from GPS time more than 15 seconds, VR-5000 generates an
error message; SYS1: Red, SYS2: Green, SYS3: off and DCU OK: Red. The following
describes how to reset VR-5000 system time. The GPS time should be faster than the
system time at power-on.
1. Connect SXGA monitor and a keyboard to the data processing unit (DPU).

Remove the cap to

connect a keyboard

Fig.4.10 DPU, front view

2. Unlock the KB/LOCK switch.
Removable hard disk (original type)

KB/LOCK switch

Fig.4.11 DPU front panel, cover opened

3. Turn on VR-5000 while pressing and hold down [Delete] key.
4. Wait for the BIOS screen to come up. (Keep Delete key pressed.)
5. Select Standard CMOS Feature and press [Enter] key.
6. Set time and date. Enter about 10 second behind time from GPS time.
7. Press [F10], [Y], and [Enter] keys in order to save data.
8. Restart VR-5000.
9. Lock the KB/LOCK switch.
10. Wait until system time agrees with GPS time.

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4.9 Typical problem

1) RAP missing
Remedy
(1) Check the connection on the RAP which differs between D-sub connector
(original type) and Terminal board (current type).
DCU
#1 24V
#2 TX
#5 GND
#7 RX
#8 IAS OK

D-sub type RAP

#1 24 V
#2 RX
#5 GND
#7 TX
#6 IAS OK

T.B. type RAP

#1 24 V
#2 RX
#3 GND
#5 TX
#4 IAS OK

(2) Check that the program number of the ROM is 7000081.04 or above.

ROM version: 7000081.04

Fig.4.12 RAP with cover removed, rear view

(3) Check that the connection in the DCU is tight.

2) Cannot access to Web cofigurator

Remedy
When Web configurator does not open;
(1) Check that IP address of the PC is other than 10.0.0.100.
(2) Check that cross/null LAN cable is used.
(3) Check that the IP address of REMOTE 1 connector (ETH1) is 10.0.0.100 in the
status monitor connected to VGA connector on the DCU.
(4) Connect COM1 port of the PC to Service COM1 port on the DCU with serial
(RS-232C) cable. Run the HyperTerminal on the PC and enter a command,
ifconfig, and then press Enter key to get information.

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3) Storage failure error or DRU failure

Remedy
When a storage (DRU) failure error message is displayed;
(1) Turn off the system and on it again.
(2) Check that VDR software is V2.07 or above. If not, update the system.
(3) Check the number of Flash devices in the Main page of Web configurator. If 0*0 is
displayed as shown in Fig.4.f, the flash memory devices or hard disk is not read
correctly. A telnet command, control (space) d (Enter key) also shows the
memory size.
3*1959MB or 3*28759MB

1*388411MB or 1*40066MB

Fig.4.13 Main page of Web configurator

(4) Check the connection of the DRU to the DCU. (Check that Firewire connector is
connected securely on both DCU and DRU.)
(5) Carry out Index Clear.
(6) If index clear does not eliminate the problem, carry out Configuration clear and
Index Clear.

4) Time difference too big

Remedy
Adjust system time, referring to Section 4.8.

5) Grabber failure
Remedy
(1) Check that the radar is turned on.
(2) Check that the connection in the DCU is tight. VD1 BNC connectors on the PDU
are connected to the bottom DB connector on the Frame grabber board in the
DPU. VD2 BNC connectors are connected to the second DB connector from the
bottom.
(3) Check the video and sync signals. The signal is VGA compatible.
- Video signal level: 0.5 to 1 Vpp
(Minimum sync signal is 50 mV when a composite sync signal is used.)
- Horizontal sync signal: Max. 80 kHz, positive or negative
- Vertical sync signal: Max. 75 Hz

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(4) Check that video channel is configured properly.

(5) Check that the sync signal does not have any distortion.

6) No serial signal
RS422 IF card in the DPU receives serial data from the JB unit located at the bottom
part of the DCU via the DB37-HD78 cable assembly of which pin assignment is
shown in Fig.4.14. The data received by terminals SI00 to SI07 is output from J46 on
the JB board, Mother and SI08 to SI15 (optional) from J47.

DB 37 male connector
HD 78 male connector

Parts name: DB37/HD78 cable

C/N: 000-149-096

Fig.4.14 DB37-HD78 cable assembly

Table 4.3 Pin assignment of RS422 interconnection cable

DB 37

HD 78

Remarks

Pin 1

Pin 16

Rx0+

Pin 2

Pin 30

Rx0-

Pin 3

Pin 53

Rx1+

Pin 4

Pin 50

Rx1-

Pin 5

Pin 59

Rx2+

Pin 6

Pin 11

Rx2-

Pin 7

Pin 57

Rx3+

Pin 8

Pin 10

Rx3-

DB 37

Pair cable

Pair cable

Pair cable

Pair cable

HD 78

Remarks

Pin 9

Pin 25

Rx4+

Pin 10

Pin 40

Rx4-

Pin 11

Pin 4

Rx5+

Pin 12

Pin 2

Rx5-

Pin 13

Pin 9

Rx6+

Pin 14

Pin 63

Rx6-

Pin 15

Pin 45

Rx7+

Pin 16

Pin 64

Rx7

Pair cable

Pair cable

Pair cable

Pair cable

shell

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shield

Pair cable

JB board, Child

J47 (SI08 to SI15)

JB board, Mother
J46 (SI00 to SI07)

Fig.4.15 JB unit, rear view

7) Noisy bridge audio

Remedy
If the playbacked bridge audio is noisy, replace the microphone with the current type.
Original microphone does not have a 150 Hz high-pass filter.
Current microphone is identified with the suffix of the parts number, 3XX.
Factory-modified sets: 3482-1089 and after

-2xx: Original microphone

-3xx: Current microphone
P/N: 1000096-310
S/N: 2318

Fig.4.16 Backside of microphone

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Appendix 1 Maintenance parts lists

Part Name

Type

Code Number

DPU
PDU (PWR) board
LED Board
AC/DC converter
Breaker for AC
Breaker for DC
Breaker for Battery

RPC500NE/R0B678ASSY
582-003
582-004 (2000009)
SP200-27
3130F120H7T1W01Q-3A
3130F110H7T1W01Q-10A
3130F110H7T1W01Q-16A

004-379-470
000-148-941
000-148-942
000-148-647
000-148-578
000-148-579
000-148-580

Breaker for old chassis

Breaker for AC
Breaker for DC
Breaker for Battery
JB Main/Mother board
JB Signal Sub board
Battery

1110F112-P1M1-3A
1110F112-P1M1-10A
1110 F112-P1M1-16A
582-001
582-002
NP-17-121 (12V,17A)

000-149-596
000-149-594
000-149-595
000-148-939
000-148-940
000-148-410

IEEE1934 Repeater
Microphone
Pinger (Beacon)
RAP LED Board

IOI-1394R3A
VR-5011
DK120
24P0041

000-148-677
000-040-829
000-148-648
004-381-010

RAP REMOTE Board

24P0040

004-381-020

RAP CONNECT Board

24P0042

004-381-030

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Appendix 2 VHF interface unit (IF-5200)

1) Audio level adjustment
The IF-5200 includes two identical audio mixer and attenuator circuits. Mixed are
Microphone and speaker signals. The output signal level is adjusted to 0 dBm (2.2 Vp-p)
with DS1 and DS3. Connect an oscilloscope between #3 and #4 on CN9 and select
segment of DS1 for 2.2 Vp-p. The output of Channel 2 is #7 and #8 on CN9.
Factory-setting: 10 dB (ON); 20 dB (OFF); 30 dB (OFF) and 40 dB (OFF).

DS1
CN9
JP1

Channel 1 Input

DS2

#4 Out1
#5
#7 OUT2
#8

To VDR
(2.2 Vp-p)

DS3
Channel 2 Input
DS4

Fig.A2.1

Location of DIP switches and jumper wire in IF-5200

Function of DS2 and DS4 are as below.

DIP Switch
10 dB
MIX

Function
Attenuates speaker signal by 10 dB. Factory-setting: OFF
When set to OFF, either mic or sp signal is sent to the VDR according to
the PTT switch status. When ON, both mic and sp signals are always
sent to the VDR. Factory-setting: OFF

2) Jumper setting
Jumper wire JP1 functions as follows:
Short circuit (Factory-setting): input signals from CH1 and CH2 are output from OUT 1
port and OUT 2 port respectively
Open circuit: input signals from CH1 and CH2 are output from OUT 1 port.

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Appendix 3 Other make radars

1) JRC Radar
Table below shows the necessary parts to connect the VDR to JMA series radars.
Table A3.1 Necessary Parts for VDR connection
JMA series

Video Buffer Unit*

Connection Kit *

JMA-9800MK2

N/A
(Radar has Video Buffer.)

CFQ-1891
(Inventory in JRC)
- Cables connected with RADAR
- BNC connector for 3C2V
coaxial cable (x5) **
- J-J connector (x5)

JMA-9800MK1

JMA-9700

JMA-9000/7000

Model: NAD-30
(Inventory in JRC)

MPBC36097
(Inventory in JRC)

Model: VHC-3001H
(Purchased after order)

- Cables connected with RADAR

- BNC connector for 3C2V
coaxial cable (x5) **
- Attachment material
MPBC36441
(Produced after order)

Model: NAD-30
(Inventory in JRC)

- Cables connected with RADAR

- BNC connector for 3C2V
coaxial cable (x10)
- J-J connector (x5)
Attachment material
MPBC35722
(Inventory in JRC)
- Cables connected with RADAR
- BNC connector for 3C2V
coaxial cable (x5) **
- Attachment material

Note 1) *: Video buffer unit and connection kit are optionally available from JRC.
Note 2) **: BNC connector is used for 3C2V coaxial cable. If coaxial cable is not
3C2V, BNC connectors are arranged locally.
JRC JMA-9900 series radar outputs VGA VDR signal: 1024x768, RGB (0.5 Vp-p/
positive), HS (TTL/negative) and VS (TTL/negative). Connect these signals to VR-5000
via a buffer unit (or a VGA booster) locally arranged and select the radar type of
1024x768 in Video channel.

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Table A3.2 Connections on JMA radars

JMA series

JMA-9800MK2

Video signal connection

[RADAR side]
HD-SUB 15-pin RGB connecter

Power connection
Not necessary

[Buffer unit side]

No Buffer unit

JMA-9800MK1

[RADAR side]
BNC connectors on CRT Unit,
model: NWU-228
[Buffer unit side]
Not necessary
(Cable is factory-wired.)

JMA-9700

[RADAR side]
BNC connectors on CRT Unit,
model: NWU-192

[RADAR side]
Terminal board CQC-1729
[+15/+70] TB4101 (+70V)
[GND] TB4101 (+70VG)
[U/V] TB101 (U)(V)
[Buffer unit side]
Cable factory-wired
[RADAR side]
Terminals on RELAY circuit,
CSC-538
[U] KT4-2
[V] KT5-2

[R] J902 (R)

[G] J902 (G)
[B] J902 (B)
[Hs] J905 (Hs)
[Vs] J905 (Vs)

[Buffer unit side]

Cable factory-wired

[Buffer unit side]

HD-SUB 15-pin RGB connecter

JMA-9000/7000

[RADAR side]
Terminals connection on pc4601
[RVD] TB4604 (EVD)
TB4604 (EVDG)
[Hs] TB4604 (EHSY)
TB4604 (EHSYG)
[Vs] TB4604 (EVSY)
TB4604 (EVSYG)

[RADAR side]
Terminals on Terminal board
(TB5102)
[U] TB5102
[V] TB5102
[Buffer unit side]
Cable factory-wired

[Buffer unit side]

Cable factory-wired

2) ATLAS radar
From the Atlas video timing sheet, ATLAS 9800 (1024x1280, Alternative pixel, and
sync on green) seems to work with VR-5000, but ATLAS 7600 (high video level) and
9600 (RS170/RS243A video cable) do not.

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Appendix 4 Installation Check List

Attached is an example of Installation checklist. The list in Excel file can be
downloaded from the Technet.

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Ship 's Name:

Date:

XXXXX
27 August 2004

Installation Check List for VDR

Ship's Information
1 Ship's General Information
Item
Name of Ship
IMO Number
Kind of Ship
Port of Registry
Flag State
Classification Society
2 Ship's Propulsion/Rudder System Configuration
Item
Number of Rudder
Main Engine type
Number of Main Engine
Number of Shaft
Type of Propeller
Bow Thruster
Stern Thruster

Contents
XXXXX
123456789
Cargo
Panamanian
Panama
NK

Remarks

Contents
Single
Disel
1
1
FPP
None
None

Remarks

3 VDR Information
Item
Software / version
Position of Data Recording Unit (Capsule)
Position of Data Collecting Unit
Position of VHF Interface
Position of Remote Alarm Panel
Position of Microphone

Position of GNNS
(GPS Antenna)

Date of Initial Data Input

(Date of data set in FURUNO Factory)
Date of Up-Dated Data input
(Date of data set onboard)

Contents
2.07.00
Compass Deck
Nav & Radio Locker
Wheel House
Wheel House Group Panel
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Near Engine Telegraph

Steering Stand
Port Side in W/H
Radio Space
Chart Space
None
161 m
21 m
20 m
12 m
Note:
A: Bow to Antenna
B: Stern to antenna
C: Port side to antenna
D: STBD side to antenna
February 2004
26 August 2004

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Remarks

RECORD OF INITIAL INSPECTION FOR VDR PERFORMANCE

001

Record No.

Date: 27 August 2004

Vessel:
(Name)
IMO Number :

1 This is to certify that the initial inspection for the VDR on board the captioned vessel have been
completed satidfactorily as follows.
27 Aug 2004
1) Date of Completion of Inspection:
TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES in CEBU ISLAND
2) Place of Inspection:
VR-5000 (Data Collecting Unit:VR-5010/Data Recording Unit:VR-5020)
3) Name/Model of VDR:
Data Collecting Unit:3482-0036/Data Recording Unit:0075
4) Serial Number:
BSH 6543/080 220/2003
5) Manufacture Number of Type approval:
BSH-022-05-2003

2 The items of performance test have been examined and recorded in accordance with the
requirements of SOLAS V/18.8 and found to be in compliance with the IMO Resolution A.861(20).
Initial Installation Check
Ships Information up-date
General Condition
Verification of the VDR Functions
Verification of Input Data and Data stored in the Capsule
(
Tick as appropriate)
3 Equipment renewed, alterations and/or additions effected since the recored was prepared.
Item No.
Description
Surveyor / Port / Date

NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI

CLASS NK
Tested / measured by

Surveyed by

Signature:

Signature:

(Name:

HIDETO TAIDA

Inspection Company:

(Name:
Surveyor,

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO.,LTD.

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)
office

Records for Inspections for Installation of VDR

1. 1. Inspection
Ship's Name
IMO Number
Place of Inspection
Date of Inspection
Inspection

Attachments for records

2. 2. VDR Information
Product

0
0
TSUNEISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES in CEBU ISLAND
27 Aug 2004
Installation(Capsule 5.2/Equipments 5.3)/Manuals
Ships Information (Update etc.)
General Condition
Verification of the VDR functions
Verification of input date and data stored in the capsule
Installation Check List
Input data at
Data/Output information in the capsule
Furuno Electric Co.,Ltd.
VDR / VR-5000
DCU:3482-0036/DRU:0075
BSH 6543/080 220/2003
26 Aug 2004
Feb. 2004

Manufacturer
Name/Model
Serial Number
Certificate Number
Installation Date
Manufactured Date

3. 3. Manuals
Instruction Manual (Operator's Manual)

O.K.

Playback Epuipment Operator's Manual

O.K.

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4 Summary of Verification of Installations and Functions.

4.1 Summary of Verification of Equipment Installations
Item
Status of Equipment Installation
Condition of Equipment (External damage etc.)
Clearance around Equipment
Condition of Connector, Terminal, Earth
Condition of indicator Lamp
Condition of Knobs on the Panels
Power
Main Power
Reserve Power
Expiry Date of Reserve Battery
Expiry Date of Battery for Acoustic Beacon

Results
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
None
AC 104V
DC 24V (Internal Battery)
Feb-08
Oct-09

4.2 Summary of Verification of the VDR functins

Result

No.
1

Check Item
Default Data to be described in VDR

(Refer to Check List)

O.K.

Final Memory Media Function

(Refer to 5.1)

O.K.

Sensor Signal Integrity

(Refer to 5.3.1,5.3.3,5.3.4)

O.K.

Microphone Function

(Refer to 5.3.2)

O.K.

Malfunction Monitor Conditon required

(Refer to 5.1)

O.K.

VDR Alarm Indication

(Refer to 5.1)

O.K.

Note: Result shall be marked after each respective inspection is completed

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5 Verification of Installation and Function.

5.1 Implementation of System Operation
General operation
No.
When off the power supply from ship's mains is cut off, VDR
power should shift to internal battery backup mode.
1

5
6

On cutting off the power supply from ship's mains, it should be

displayed by lamp.
As long as the system operates in normal condition with
acquiring all necessary data and signals, no error should be
happened.
After starting to run the VDR system, the recording process
should be automatically started without any operating controls.
The automatic starting can be checked bys "DCU OK" lamp.
Data recording should be terminated when all power switch on
the front panel of DCU are turned to "OFF".
Data recording into capsule should be saved to backup media.

Result
O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

O.K.
O.K.

5.2 Inspection of Capsule Installation

1) General
The protective capsule shall be sited in the vicinity of the bridge on external deck area of the vessel. The
capsule shall be positioned clear of rigging and other potential obstructions and as near as to the centerline of
the ship as practicably possible.
O.K.
1)
Separation from fuel or other potential fire sources
O.K.
2)
Separation from probable sources of mechanical damage
O.K.
3)
Operational environment for continued survivability
O.K.
4)
Accessibility for copying of recored data and for routine maintenance
Facilitation of underwater removal and retrieval by both divers and ROVs.
There shall be a clear unobstructed space in the vicinity of the capsule to
O.K.
5)
allow an ROV or diver to work.

2) Safety Distance from Magnetic Compass

According to the Magnetic Copmpass Safe Distance requirement, safety distance
between magnetic compass and the protective capsule shall be kept.

O.K.

According to the Compass safe distance guidance of equipments, safety distance

between equipment and magnetic compass shall be kept.

O.K.

3) Visibility and Marking

Painting condition of the protective capsule. (Degradation of painting)
External condition of the protective capsule. (External damege etc.)
Condition of retro-reflective materials. (Degradation etc.)
Condition plate"Careful to remove" on the capsule to be readable.
Condition of removable device on the protective capsule. (rusty, stick etc.)

O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.

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5.3 Validity and verification of recording date/Serviceability check of sensors and devices
This section is to confirm validation and to verify recording data acquired from sensor / devices in coinciding
to the connected equipment and interface condition that are described in final drawing (last plan). In addition,
serviceability and accuracy of sensors and/or devices connected to VDR system shall be checked.
5.3.1

Sensor / device data

Note1:At the item of [Outputted from], manufacturer name is described.
Note2:At the item of [connection interface], type of signal or sentence is described.
Result
Procedure & Specifications
Data and time data should be acquired and recorded. The recorded data
should be accurate in acquisition.

FURUNO GP-80
Outputted from:
IEC61162 ZDA
Connection Interface:
Ship's position data should be acquired and recorded. The recorded data
should be accurate in acquisition.

No.

FURUNO GP-80
Outputted from:
IEC61162 GNS
Connection Interface:
Ship's speed data (either over-the-ground or through-water) should be
acquired and recored.
The recorded data should be accurate in acquisition.
YOKOGAWA EML-500-HV1
Outputted from:
IEC61162 VBW
Connection Interface:
Ship's headeing data should be acquired and recorded .
The recorded data shouled be accurate in acquisition.

YOKOGAWA CMZ-700S
Outputted from:
IEC61162 HDT
Connection Interface:
Water depth data via echo sonder should be acquired and recorded.
The recorded data should be accurate in acquisition.

FURUNO FE-700
Outputted from:
IEC61162 DPT
Connection Interface:
Bridge main alarms, which are forced to indicate on bridge should be
acquired and recored. Acquired alarms are specified in the final plane of
VDR system.
JRCS STEERING GEAR ALARM PANEL/MCC
Outputted from:
CONTACT
Connection Interface:
Rudder order data shouled be acquired and recored. The recorded data
should be accurate in acquisition.
Outputted from:
Connection Interface:
(to be continued)

YOKOGAWA PT500D-J-N2F
IEC61162 RSA

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O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

O.K.

(continued)
No.
Procedure & Specification
Actual rudder angle (rudder response) data should be acquired and
recorded. The recorded data should be accurate in acquisition.
8

Result

O.K.

NUNOTANI SC-D422NS2
Outputted from:
IEC61162 RSA
Connection Interface:
Engine order data should be acquired and recorded.
The recorded data should be accurate in acquisition.

10

Engine Telegraph
Outputted from:
IEC61162 ETL
Connection Interface:
Engine response data should be acquired and recorded.
The recorded data should be accurate in acquisition.

O.K.

O.K.

11

12

Engine Telegraph
Outputted from:
IEC61162 ETL
Connection Interface:
Hull door status data should be acquired and recorded.
[* In case of the ship which is force to indicate on bridge for only
RO-RO passenger ship. ]
None
Outputted from:
None
Connection Interface:
Watertight door status data should be acquired and recorded.
[* In case of the ship which is force to indicate on bridge. ]

13

14

15

None
Outputted from:
None
Connection Interface:
Fire door status data should be acquired and recorded.
[* In case of the ship which is forced to indicate on bridge for only
RO-RO passenger ship. ]
None
Outputted from:
None
Connection Interface:
Hull stress monitoring data should be acquired and recorded. The
recorded data should be accurate in acquisition.
[* If fitted with wind direction and speed meter (anemometer).]
None
Outputted from:
None
Connection Interface:
Wind direction and speed data should be acquired and recorded. The
recorded data should be accurate in acquisition.
[* If fitted with wind direction and speed meter (anemometer).]
NEI WU230MS
Outputted from:
IEC61162 MWV
Connection Interface:

65

O.K.

5.3.2 Voice communication via microphone

No.
Procedure & Specification
Audio signals at microphones placed in bridge should be recorded
continuously. And audio signals should be played back.

Playback
CH-1
Playback
CH-2
Playback
CH-3

No.1 Microphone
Location
No.2 Microphone
Location
No.3 Microphone
Location
No.4 Microphone
Location
No.5 Microphone
Location
No.6 Microphone
Location

VR-5011
Near Engine Telegraph
VR-5011
Steering Stand
VR-5011
Port Side in W/H
VR-5011
Radio Space
VR-5011
Chart Space
None
None

5.3.3 Radio communicaton via VHF Radiotelephone

No.
Procedure & Specification
Audio signals on VHF radiotelephone connected to VDR system should be
recorded continuously. And audio signals should be played back.
1
Playback
VHF 1
Playback
VHF 2

No.1 Microphone
Location
No.2 Microphone
Location

FM-8500
Stboard Side in W/H
FM-8500
Port Side in W/H

Result

O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
-

Result

O.K.
O.K.

5.3.4 RADAR display image

No.

Procedure & Specification

Video signals from selected RADAR/ARPA equipment connected with
VDR system should be recorded continuously. And video signals should be
played back.

66

Result
O.K.

Manufacturer

FURUNO

Equipment Name

Microphone

FM-8500
FM-8500

FURUNO
FURUNO

VHF Radio
VHF Radio

Manufacturer

FURUNO

Equipment Name

X-Band RADAR

FAR-2825
X-Band

Model

Model

Manufacturer

VR-5011

Model

CMZ-700S
PT500-J-N2F
EML-500-HV1
SC-D422NS2
FE-700
WU230MS

GP-80

Model
Name

Equipment Name

Data items to be recorded (Video Signal Equipment : RADAR)

VHF
No.
VHF1
VHF2

NUNOTANI
FURUNO
NEI

(Microphone)

Data items to be recorded (Communication Audio : VHF)

Mic
No.
Mic1
Mic2
Mic3
Mic4
Mic5
Mic6

Data items to be recorded (Bridge Audio)

NABCO

Engine Telegraph
Gyro Compass
Auto Pilot
Speed Log
Rudder Angle
Depth
Anemometer

SI01
Si02
Si03
SI04
SI05
SI06
SI07
YOKOGAWA

FURUNO

DGPS

SI00

Manufacturer

Equipment
Name

Port
No.

Data items to be recorded (1)

Data collecting unit : VR-5010 (1/4)

CHECK LIST (for Integrity, Connection check)

67

RGB/Hs/Vs,1066x800pix
Interlace,Colour
H:30.12kHz/V:71.63kHz
H/V Polarity (-)
75-ohm

Stboard Side in W/H

Port Side in W/H

Near Engine Telegraph

Steering Stand
Port Side in W/H
Radio Space
Chart Space
None

Specification

Location

ZDA
GNS
DTM
ETL
HDT
RSA
VBW
RSA
DPT
MWV

Date and Time

Ship's position
Local geodetic datum
Engine Order & Response
Heading
Rudder Angle Order
Speed
Rudder Angle Response
Depth
Wind Direction / Speed

Location

IEC61162

Data description

O.K.

Result

O.K.
O.K.

Result

O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
-

Result

O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.

Result

Model

OKI DENKI BOHSAI FF-3061D-15

JRCS

Steerin Gear
Alarm Panel

Fire Alarm System

Manufacturer

Equipment Name

Data collecting unit : VR-5010 (2/4)

Contact

CH
No.
DC00
DC01
DC02
DC03
DC04
DC05
DC06
DC07
DC08
DC09
DC10
DC11
DC12
DC13
DC14
DC15
DC16
DC17
DC18
DC19
DC20
DC21
DC22
DC23
DC24
DC25
DC26
DC27
DC28
DC29
DC30
DC31
DC32
DC33
DC34
Signal description

Steering Gear/Run IND.

Steering Gear/No Volt Alarm
Steering Gear/Over Load Alarm
Steering Gear/Phase Fail Alarm
Steering Gear/Tank Low Level Alarm
Steering Gear/Run IND.
Steering Gear/No Volt Alarm
Steering Gear/Over Load Alarm
Steering Gear/Phase Fail Alarm
Steering Gear/Tank Low Level Alarm

Activation of Fire Alarm

Fire Alarm System Trouble

No.1
No.1
No.1
No.1
No.1
No.2
No.2
No.2
No.2
No.2

Normal

68

Fire Alarm
System Trouble

Normal

Normal
Normal

Inactive
Playback = 0
Stop
No Volt
Over Load
Fail
Low Level
Stop
No Volt
Over Load
Fail
Low Level

Active
Playback = 1
Run
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Run
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal

Contact
Contact

Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact

Signal Specification
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close

Normal Close
Normal Close

Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal

Source Device

O.K.

O.K.
O.K.

O.K.

O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.

Check results

Remarks

Manufacturer

YOKOGAWA

JRCS

Equipment Name

Auto Pilot

ALARM MONITORING
SYSTEM

Data collecting unit : VR-5010 (3/4)

MCC

PT500D-J-N2F

Model

CH
No.
DC35
DC36
DC37
DC38
DC39
DC40
DC41
DC42
DC43
DC44
DC45
DC46
DC47
DC48
DC49
DC50
DC51
DC52
DC53
DC54
DC55
DC56
DC57
DC58
DC59
DC60
DC61
DC62
DC63

Main Engine Start Air Low Press

Emergency Call Alarm
MCC DC24V Fail
Main Engine Manual Emergency Shut Down
Main Engine Auto Emergency Shut Down
Main Engine EPS System Abnormal
Main Engine EPS Source Fail
Engine Room Local Fire System Abnormal
Main Engine Governer System Abnormal

No.1 Auto Pilot Power Fail

No.2 Auto Pilot Power Fail

Signal description

69

Power Fail
Power Fail
Normal
Air Low Press
Alarm
Fial
Shut Down
Shut Down
Abnormal
Fail
Abnormal
Abnormal

Normal

Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal

Inactive
Playback = 0

Active
Playback = 1

Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact

Contact
Contact

Signal Specification

Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal

Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close
Close

Normal Close
Normal Close

Source Device

O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.
O.K.

O.K.

Check results
Remarks

Propelloer Shaft Revorution IND.

M/E Remoto Control System

Analog
Equipment Name

NABCO

Manufacturer

Data collecting unit : VR-5010 (4/4)

Model

CH
No.
AN00
AN01
AN02
AN03
AN04
AN05
AN06
AN07
AN08
AN09
AN10
AN11
AN12
AN13
AN14
AN15

Control Room Maneuverable Handle Signal

Engine Response

Signal description

70

Source Device
0rpm128rpm
Astren 150rpmAhead 150rpm

Signal Specification
0V+10V
4mA20mA
O.K.
O.K.

Check results

Remarks


CN9
3 OUT-H INTERFACE
4 OUT-C
IF-5200
(No.2)

CN9
3 OUT-H INTERFACE
4 OUT-C
IF-5200
(No.1)

VR-5011
(No.6)
P-

L-

L+

DATA COLLECTING UNIT

VR-5010

*1
TTYCS-1

*1
TTYCS-1

*1
TTYCS-1Q

1
2
3
4
5

P+

S-1

RED
GRN
WHT
BLK

MIC

VR-5011
(No.5)

LP-

L+

*1
TTYCS-1Q

1
2
3
4
5

P+

RED
GRN
WHT
BLK

MIC

VR-5011
(No.4)

LP-

L+

P+

*1
TTYCS-1Q

1
2
3
4
5

P-

RED
GRN
WHT
BLK

MIC

VR-5011
(No.3)

MIC

RED
GRN
WHT
BLK
L+
L-

P+

*1
TTYCS-1Q

*1
TTYCS-1Q

1
2
3
4
5

P-

RED
GRN
WHT
BLK
L+
L-

P+

P-

RED
GRN
WHT
BLK
L-

P+
L+

P+
L+
LP-

P+
L+
LP-

P+
L+
LP-

P+
L+
LP-

P+
L+
LP-

P+
L+
LP-

P+
L+
LP-

AUDIO IN

P+
L+
LP-

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
REMOTE2

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
REMOTE1

RADAR2

RED
GND
GREEN
GND
BLUE
GND
HSYNC
GND
VSYNC
GND

R
RG
G
GG
B
BG
H
HG
V
VG

*1
TTYCS-1Q

1
2
3
4
5

ECX-3C-2V-T

ECX-3C-2V-T
R
RG
G
GG
B
BG
H
HG
V
VG
RED
GND
GREEN
GND
BLUE
GND
HSYNC
GND
VSYNC
GND

RADAR1

1
2
3
4
5

RADAR
(No.2)

VR-5011
(No.2)

MIC

MIC

VR-5011
(No.1)

RADAR
(No.1)

MIC1

MIC2

MIC3

MIC4

MIC5

MIC6

VHF1

VHF2

SERVICE COM1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

DC31

DC47

DC63

AN14

DC14

DC30

DC46

DC62

SI14

AN13

DC13

DC29

DC45

DC61

SI13

AN12

DC12

DC28

DC44

DC60

SI12

AN11

DC11

DC27

DC43

DC59

SI11

AN10

DC10

DC26

DC42

DC58

AN09

DC09

DC25

DC41

DC57

SI09

AN08

DC08

DC24

DC40

DC56

SI08

AN07

DC07

DC23

DC39

DC55

SI07

AN06

DC06

DC22

DC38

DC54

SI06

AN05

DC05

DC21

DC37

DC53

SI05

AN04

DC04

DC20

DC36

DC52

SI04

AN03

DC03

DC19

DC35

DC51

SI03

AN02

DC02

DC18

DC34

DC50

SI02

DC01

DC17

DC33

DC49

DC00

DC16

DC32

DC48

1
2
3
4
5
6

REPEATER

CONSULT WITH SHIPOWNER AND/OR SHIPYARD ABOUT CONNECTION OF DEVICES.

(COMMONB)
COMMON
AB

NOTE
*1. SHIPYARD SUPPLY.
*2. CONTACT CLOSURE ONLY.(COMMON LINE CONNECT LOWER TERMINALS "B".)
*3. IN CASE OF CONTACT CLOSURE,
ALL COMMONS SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE ADDITIONAL TERMINALS.
*4. A ARE UPPER TERMINAL AND B ARE LOWER TERMINAL.
*5. NEVER CUT THE CABLE.

1 LINE
2 NEUT
3 GND

REMOTE
ALARM PANEL
INPUT AC

1 24VDC(+)
2 24VDC(-)

INPUT 24VDC

24VDC(+)
24VDC(-)

1
2
3
4
5
6

MAX 0.2A
OUTPUT 24VDC

1 NC
2 NO
3 COM
APPROVED
SCALE

*1
DPYC-1.5

24VDC

DRAWN
May 31 '04
CHECKED

TITLE

K.MIYAZAWA

TAKAHASHI.T
Y. Hatai

C4418-C01- B

CONNECTOR WITH NO LATCH

RED1
BLK1

*1
TTYCS-4

RED2

RED1
BLK1
RED2
RED3
BLK2

BLK2
RED3

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

TB
+12V
RX
GND
IAS OK
TX

REMOTE
ALARM
PANEL
VR-5016

VR-5000

MASS
kg

DWG No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

1
2
3
4
5
6

DATA RECORDING
UNIT
VR-5020-6/9

100-230VAC
1,50/60Hz

*1
DPYC-2.5

ALARM SYSTEM

SI00

1
2
3
4
5
6

DCU

*5
1394M1A1,30m

DC IN

IAS

*1
TTYCS-1, etc

1
2
3
4
5
6

SI01

IEC61162

IEC6116 DATA
OUTPUT DEVICE

*1
TTYCS-1, etc

DRU

SI10

*2 *3

(12)
DIGITAL SIG. OUTPUT DEVICE
(CONTACT CLOSURE 12ch)

AN00

*1
TTYCS-1, etc

AN01

*4
A B

1
2

DC15

RS-422 IN
*4
B A
SI15

*4
B A

IEEE1394
(FIRE WIRE)

DIGITAL IN
*4
A B

(52)
DIGITAL SIG. OUTPUT DEVICE
(VOLTAGE SIG.52ch)

(16)
ANALOG SIG. OUTPUT DEVICE
(MAX.16ch)

*1
TTYCS-1

DIGITAL IN
*4
B A

(OPTION)

ANALOG IN
*4
B A
AN15

NAME

VOYAGE DATA RECORDER

INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD.

S-2

A
VHF
VHF INTERFACE
IF-5200

HANDSET HANGER
HSC701K-B20

MIC RECEPTACLE BOX

RBD-VHF/VHF-B

1
2
3
4

WING HANDSET
*3
HS6000FZ-6/5

MIC RECEPTACLE BOX

RBD-VHF/VHF-B

FM10PS-6H *2

*1
TTYC-4S
P
P

1
2
3
4
5
6

CN3
0V
PTT SW
MIC-H
MIC-C
SP(H)
THRU1

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

CN5
0V
PTT SW
MIC-H
MIC-C
SP(H)
THRU1
THRU2
0V

*1
GND
IV-1.25SQ.

1
2
3
4

*1
TTYC-4S
P
P

WING HANDSET
*3
HS6000FZ-6/5

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

CN6
0V
PTT SW
MIC-H
MIC-C
SP(H)
THRU1
THRU2
0V

CN4
0V
PTT SW
MIC-H
MIC-C
SP(H)
THRU1
THRU2
0V
CN7/8
0V
PTT SW
MIC-H
MIC-C
SP(H)
THRU1
THRU2
0V

VHF
VHF TRANSCEIVER UNIT
FM-8500

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

CN9
24VDC(+) 1
24VDC(-) 2
3
OUT1(H) 4
OUT1(L) 5
6
OUT2(H) 7
OUT2(L) 8

CC490,1m
*2
BLK
GRN

RED

FM10PS
-6H

BLU
WHT

1
2
3
4
5
6

HANDSET
0V
PTT SW
MIC-H
MIC-C
HS SP
HOOK SW

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

WING HANDSET
0V
W_PTT SW
W_MIC
W_SP
TX/RX
+15V
0V

CABLE ASSY.

CC490,1m
*2
BLK
GRN

RED

BLU

WHT

FM14
-7P

SOURCE

*1
TTYCS-1

24VDC
*1
TTYCS-1
*1
TTYCS-1

L VHF-1
L

VOYAGE DATA
RECORDER
L VHF-2
VR-5000
L

*1
GND
IV-1.25SQ.

NOTE
*1. SHIPYARD SUPPLY.
*2. FITTED AT FACTORY.
*3. ONE SET OF WING HANDSET IS COMMONLY USED.

DRAWN
May 31 '04
CHECKED
APPROVED
SCALE
DWG.No.

K.MIYAZAWA

TAKAHASHI.T
Y. Hatai
MASS

C4418-C02- F

TITLE

kg

NAME

IF-5200 (W/FM-8500)
VHF

VHF INTERFACE
INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM