FleetData Installation checklist - Danelec VDR

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FleetData Installation checklist – Danelec VDR

This checklist applies to all FleetData installations with a Danelec manufactured VDR

VRS installation details:

Manufacturer Danelec Marine A/S
Model VRS 002
Installation date (YYYY-MM-DD)
VRS 002 Serial number A

Vessel details:
Vessel Type Passager Ship [ ] Cargo Ship [ ]
Vessel IMO
Vessel MMSI
Vessel Name

VDR details:
VDR Manufacturer
VDR Model

Inspection details:
Technician name
Company name
(authorized Inmarsat service partner only)

Date of inspection (YYYY-MM-DD)

Port of inspection
Job Reference / P.O. (optional)

Use this checklist to verify/check that all major and important configuration parameters for
communication to the FleetData server are set correctly. Failing to do so may cause communication
issues and/or that the installation cannot be remotely updated.

This checklist is based on VRS firmware version 3.45

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Installation Pre-Check
VDR status
YES NO
Confirm if the VDR/S-VDR is running and without any indication of alarm or error
[ ] [ ]
indication on the VDR/S-VDR control panel
If the VDR/S-VDR is having any alarms or errors before the FleetData installation, describe them below and
ensure documentation (photos etc.) has been taken prior to the installation:

If any issues/faults exist on the VDR before the installation use last page of this checklist (FleetData Installation
Signature Page) to inform crew and get their approval and acceptance of the VDR status before the installation.

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Physical installation of VRS 002 (in FX Rack)

YES NO
Confirm 24VDC is provided to VRS 002 and PoE injector [ ] [ ]
Confirm a CAT5E patch cable between VRS LAN port 2 and PoE injector is installed [ ] [ ]
Confirm a CAT5E patch cable between VRS LAN port 5 and port 7 on the CISCO router [ ] [ ]
Installation Drawing:

Installation photo:

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VRS 002 Configuration and outbound test

Vessel firmware check
YES NO
Confirm that the VRS 002 firmware version is 3.45 or higher [ ] [ ]
Example:
Main menuStatusSystem

VRS 002 Mode configuration:

YES NO
Confirm that the VRS 002 has been configured as “VDR” [ ] [ ]
Confirm that “Data Collection” is set to “On” [ ] [ ]
Example:
SystemModules

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Outbound connection - Administrative destination check:

YES NO
Confirm only one destination has been defined (FleetData) [ ] [ ]
Confirm the FleetData has been chosen as the administrative destination [ ] [ ]
Confirm the check interval is set to “0 days – 4 hours – 0 Minutes” [ ] [ ]
Confirm all services are activated [ ] [ ]
Example:
ConfigurationDestination

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Outbound connection - Destination check:

YES NO
Confirm FleetData destination is enabled [ ] [ ]
Confirm “Report delivery” is “On” and reports are signed [ ] [ ]
Confirm “Data Processors update” is “On” and “No signature checking” is
[ ] [ ]
selected
Confirm “Administrative services” is “On” [ ] [ ]
Example:
ConfigurationDestination (click pencil symbol to enter destination)

Outbound connection: Communication test

YES NO
Confirm connection test has been carried out successfully
[ ] [ ]
Can only be done after FX rack has been fully installed and connected
Example:
ConfigurationDestination (click pencil symbol to enter destination)

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VRS 002 and VDR connection and test

Physical connection between VRS 002 and RDI box
Which LAN port on the VDR is used for the VRS 002 connection?
YES NO
Confirm LAN cable is well connected between VRS 002 LAN port 3 and VDR LAN port [ ] [ ]
Confirm a successful VDR connection test has been made [ ] [ ]
Example:

Verify VDR data is present in the VRS002

YES NO
Confirm that serial data is present when playing VDR data live through the VRS 002 using
[ ] [ ]
the VDR explore software
Example:

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VDR Operational status Verification

After working on the signals going to the vessel VDR, a VDR operational performance check is
required to ensure the VDR is fully functional.

- If the VDR is a Danelec Marine DM100 VDR, DM100 S-VDR G2 or a Sperry Marine VM IV
VDR, perform an Operational Performance Check from the Bridge Control Panel

- If the VDR is a DM100 S-VDR, DM200/DM300 S-VDR, DM400/DM500 VDR or a Sperry

Marine VM II or VM III confirm on the Bridge Alarm Unit that the VDR is in same state as
before the installation

YES NO
Confirm that the VDR has been tested and is in same operational status as before the
[ ] [ ]
installation

Documentation
YES NO
Confirm a VRS 002 dump for support has been made (Main menuSystemDump) [ ] [ ]
Confirm a VRS 002 full system backup file has been made (Main
[ ] [ ]
menuSystemMaintenance)
Confirm a VDR dump for support has been made [ ] [ ]
Confirm photos of all parts of the FleetData installation has been taken including connections
to FX rack, VDR, RDI's etc. [ ] [ ]

Service Technician Notes:

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FleetData Installation Signature Page

By signing below, you confirm that the following issues/faults on the vessels VDR was/are present
before the installation of FleetData and therefore not a result of the FleetData installation. The issues
described below will not be addressed by the FleetData technician.

Describe any issues/fault found present in the VDR before FleetData installation:

Technician’s name and company Date / Technician’s Signature

(In print or stamp)

Ship’s Representative Name Date / Ship’s Representative Signature

(in print or stamp)

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