FleetData Installation Guide - Non Danelec VDR - DBS13047-14

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FleetData Installation Guide - Non Danelec VDR

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Document number and version: DBS13047-14
Date: 2020-11-09
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Revision record
Version Date Author Description
1.0 2020-01-21 NAW Original issue of document
1.1 2020-01-28 NAW Various corrections
1.2 2020-09-16 NAW Added firmware ver. Check and appendix how
to upgrade firmware
1.3 2020-10-21 NAW Updated connection to FX rack to connect on
Cisco port 7 instead of port 8
1.4 2020-11-09 NAW Added RDI box unpacking info and change
installation or RDI box (chapter 6)
Document template: DBS V1.0 2010-10-29
Last saved by: Nikolaj Weldingh 2020-11-09 08:47
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Contents
REVISION RECORD ............................................................................................................2
1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ............................................................................................5

1.1 References..................................................................................................................5
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................5
1.3 Confidentiality .............................................................................................................5
2 FLEETDATA INSTALLATION OVERVIEW...............................................................6
3 PRE-INSTALLATION .................................................................................................7
3.1 Vessel preparation: .....................................................................................................7
3.2 Technician preparation: ..............................................................................................7
4 TOOLS AND INSTALLATION MATERIALS .............................................................7

4.1 Tools ...........................................................................................................................7
4.2 Installation material .....................................................................................................7
5 INSTALLATION AND PHYSICAL CONNECTION OF FLEETDATA

COMPONENTS IN FX RACK ..............................................................................................8
5.1 Pre-Checks .................................................................................................................8
5.2 Connecting the RDI box cable ....................................................................................8
5.3 VRS 002 Configuration ...............................................................................................9
5.4 Outbound connection test .........................................................................................11
5.4.1 Successful test: ..................................................................................................11
5.4.2 Failed test:..........................................................................................................11
5.4.3 Troubleshooting a failed test: .............................................................................12
6 INSTALLATION OF THE RDI BOX .........................................................................14

6.1 Unpacking .................................................................................................................14
6.2 Pre-checks ................................................................................................................15
6.3 Prepare the Ethernet cable from the VRS 002 .........................................................15
6.4 Verifying connection to VRS 002 ..............................................................................17
6.5 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................17
7 LOCATING REQUIRED SENSOR SIGNALS ..........................................................20

7.1 GPS signal ................................................................................................................20
7.2 Gyro signal................................................................................................................21
7.3 Speed log signal .......................................................................................................21
7.4 Echosounder signal ..................................................................................................21
7.5 Anemometer .............................................................................................................21
7.6 Engine RPM..............................................................................................................22
7.6.1 Serial RPM data .................................................................................................22
7.7 Analog data...............................................................................................................23
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7.7.1 Current signal: ....................................................................................................23
7.7.2 Voltage signal:....................................................................................................23
8 CONNECTING THE SERIAL SENSOR SIGNALS ..................................................24

8.1 Serial signals.............................................................................................................24
8.2 Physical connection ..................................................................................................24
8.2.1 Moving existing cable from VDR to RDI 08-001SJ and install new cable ..........25
8.2.2 Connecting parallel in VDR ................................................................................26
8.2.3 Cable shields......................................................................................................27
8.2.4 Cable and cable ferrules ....................................................................................28
9 CONNECTING AN ANALOG SIGNAL TO THE RDI-A (IF APPLIACABLE):.........29

9.1 Connecting a 4-20mA current signal.........................................................................29
9.1.1 Parallel coupling (preferred) ...............................................................................29
9.1.2 Serial coupling....................................................................................................30
9.2 Connecting a voltage signal......................................................................................30
10 DATA VERIFICATION..............................................................................................31
11 VERIFICATION OF THE VDR AFTER INSTALLATION .........................................32
12 DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................32
13 TECHNICAL SUPPORT...........................................................................................32
APPENDIX 1: CONNECTING TO THE VRS 002 + DFS AND RESTORE ........................33
APPENDIX 2: HOW TO CONNECT AND CONFIGURE THE RDI 08-001SJ ...................35
APPENDIX 3: HOW TO CONNECT AND CONFIGURE THE RDI 08-001A .....................36
APPENDIX 4: HOW TO UPDATE THE VRS 002 FIRMWARE .........................................38
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1 Scope and purpose

This document describes the installation and commissioning of FleetData on a vessel with a Non
Danelec Marine manufactured VDR.
1.1 References
MAN11841 - Installation Manual for Vessel Remote Server, VRS 002
MAN11641 - Installation Manual for RDI 08-001A, remote analog data interface
MAN12384 - Installation Manual for RDI 08-001SJ in outer cabinet
MAN11614 - Installation Manual for RDI 08-001S, remote serial interface
GWD13048 - FleetData Installation checklist - Non-Danelec VDR
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

VDR – Voyage Data Recorder
S-VDR – Simplified Voyage data Recorder
VRS – Vessel Remote Server
RDI – Remote Data Interface
VDR – Voyage Data Recorder
PoE – Power Over Ethernet
BCP – Bridge Control Panel
BAU – Bridge Alarm Unit
1.3 Confidentiality
This document contains confidential information belonging to Danelec Marine A/S and Inmarsat.
Do not disclose any part of this document to any third party.
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2 FleetData Installation overview

The FleetData installation on a vessel with a 3rd party (Non Danelec Marine) VDR consist of 2 part:
1. The VRS 002 (Vessel Remote Server) and PoE injector installed in the FX Rack
2. The RDI Box installed at the vessels VDR location
The VRS 002 is connected to the FX Rack and will send data reports using SFTP protocol to an
onshore server at fixed intervals. The VRS 002 is connected to the FX Rack on PORT 7 on the
CISCO Router. This port has been pre-configured to communicate using DHCP with the VRS 002
LAN port 5.
The VRS 002 is delivered pre-configured from Danelec Marine and only a few parameters need to
be configured by the technician during the installation.
The VRS 002 is connected via LAN connection (with PoE) to the RDI box installed at the vessels
VDR location.
The RDI box contains 2 modules. A serial junction box module (RDI 01-008SJ) and an analog
module RDI 01-008A. The serial module is designed to be inserted on the serial lines going to the
VDR. The Analog module is used when the RPM signal at the VDR only is available as an analog
signal.
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3 Pre-Installation
3.1 Vessel preparation:
Before the installation of the FleetData components the vessel should already have prepared the
following:
- A CAT5 STP cable between VDR location (where RDI box is going to be installed) and FX
Rack with enough cable in each end for good cable management and termination.
- A mounting bracket or similar if needed at the location of the VDR where the RDI box is
going to be installed.
3.2 Technician preparation:
Before boarding the vessel ensure you have the latest version of the following:
- Default FleetData configuration files for VRS 002

- Default FleetData RDI-A configuration file
- GWD13048 - FleetData Installation checklist - Non-Danelec VDR
- All required tools and installation materials
4 Tools and Installation materials

4.1 Tools
The following tools must be available for the installation
- Laptop PC with USB or Serial port

- RS-422 Serial interface with test probes
- Cable ferrule crimping tool
- RJ45 crimping tool
- Digital multimeter
- VDR Explorer software in ver. 3.44 or higher
4.2 Installation material
- Wire ferrules 0.25-1mm2

- Dual Wire ferrules 0.5-1mm2
- RJ45 plugs
- Cable labeling material
- Serial cable (twisted pair with shield)
- Tie wraps
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5 Installation and physical connection of FleetData

components in FX rack
The VRS 002 and PoE injector is delivered pre-mounted on a DIN RAIL with Power supply and
interconnection cables.
5.1 Pre-Checks
Check that the following has been installed correctly
- A CAT5 Patch cable is connected between VRS 002 LAN port 5 and CISCO 891-24X port
7
- A CAT5 Patch cable is connected between the VRS 002 LAN port 2 and the LAN port on
the PoE module
- 24VDC is present on the PoE module power terminals
- 24VDC is present on the VRS002 WAGO plug and LEDs on the connected LAN ports
indicates link and traffic (blinking)
5.2 Connecting the RDI box cable
- Remove approx. 70mm of the cable jacket
- Reserve 10mm of the cable shield
- Mount Ferrules on all wires according to below drawing:
- Connect the WAGO plug in the PoE Injector receptable
- Ensure a good connection of the cable shield by firmly securing the cable using the supplied
cable strain relief
Final connection:
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5.3 VRS 002 Configuration
- Connect you Laptop to LAN port 1 on the VRS 002 and login as described in Appendix 1:
Connecting to the VRS 002 + DFS and Restore.
- Check the VRS 002 firmware version. It must be version 3.45 of higher. If the software
version is lower than 3.45, upgrade the software as described in Appendix 4: How to
update the VRS 002 Firmware
- Ensure the VRS 002 is set to “Mini VDR” mode in Main menuSystemModules
- Make sure Data Collection is set to “On” and click “Save” before exiting the menu.
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- Configure the Vessel information in “Main menuMini VDRGlobal”.
Vessel IMO, name, MMSI and flag must be entered.
- Click on “Save” to save the changes. ¨
- Cycle power to the VRS 002 to ensure the changes take effect.
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5.4 Outbound connection test
Perform a test to check that the outbound connection to the shore server can be established.
- Go to “Main menuConfigurationDestination” then click on the “Pencil” icon to enter

the “FleetData” destination.
- In the FleetData destination click on the “Test connection” button
The test will take a approx. 30 seconds
5.4.1 Successful test:

If the test is successful, the program will prompt “Test connection successful” – This indicate that
the VRS 002 is able to connect to the shore server using SFTP. Click on the “Additional details” to
view the test details:
If the test is successful, the VRS 002 installation in the FX rack is completed.
5.4.2 Failed test:

If the test is unsuccessful, the program will prompt “Test connection failed” – This indicate that
the VRS 002 is not able to connect to the shore server using SFTP and that there is a
communication problem. Click on the “Additional details” to view the test details:
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5.4.3 Troubleshooting a failed test:
If the test is failed it indicates a connection issue which could be cause by the following:
Firmware problem
Make sure the firmware version is 3.45 or higher. If lower, it must be upgraded to at least 3.45
Cable problem
Check connection between VRS002 and Cisco Router:
- Is the Ethernet cable well connected to LAN port 5 on the VRS 002?
- Is the Ethernet cable well connected to LAN port 7 on the Cisco router?
- Is the “Link” and “Data” LEDs on both VRS 002 and Cisco router on and blinking?
Problem with DHCP

- Try to reconnect cable then redo the test
- Check that the VRS 002 has been assigned an address using DHCP. Go to “Main
menuStatusNetwork.
- Try to click the “Refresh” icon to update the DHCP address and redo the test
Problem with Destination:

Check that the FleetData destination is configured correctly with the following parameters:
 Protocol: SFTP
 Host Address: 137.135.242.77:2222
 Authentication: Public Key Authentication
 Username: {DEVICEID}
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Problem with connection to Internet (FX not up and running):
 Connect your PC to the Cisco router on LAN port 8 (using DHCP) and ping
www.google.com. If no connection, troubleshoot internet connection and FX setup with
Inmarsat support
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6 Installation of the RDI Box

6.1 Unpacking
IMPORTANT
 The cardboard box containing the RDI unit also contains 2 plastic bags with
installation material (wire clamps, screws and WAGO connector). Take great care not
to misplace these.
 The installation material is located in the top of the cardboard box with the RDI unit
located a level below.
 Open the cardboard box from the topside (clearly marked with a green “Open Here”
label) to avoid overlooking the installation material.
Installation kit RDI Box
- Check that both bags with installation material are present
- Check that all necessary connectors and mounting material is present
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6.2 Pre-checks
- Check that the RDI 01-008SJ and RDI 01-008A modules are well installed in the box
- Check that the pre-mounted cables between the 2 modules are correctly installed
- Check that the installation location is suitable and makes connection to the serial signals
possible without too much cable work
- Mount the RDI box using 4 screws
6.3 Prepare the Ethernet cable from the VRS 002
- Remove approx. 460mm of the cable outer jacket
- Remove shield
- Shorten Green and Orange pairs down to approx. 300mm
- Mount ferrules on all wires. Note that Brown and Blue pairs must be mounted with both
wires in one ferrule
- Connect the 2-pole grey WAGO plug to the Brown and Blue pair and connect to the RDI
08-001A “12-30VDC” port:
Connector 2 Pole Grey WAGO (For RDI 08-001A)
Signal Position Color
V+ 1 Brown/Brown-White
0 2 Blue/Blue-White
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- Unplug the 6-pole orange WAGO plug from the RDI 08-001SJ Ethernet connector and
connect Green and Orange pair according to below table:
Connector 6 Pole Orange WAGO (For RDI08-001SJ)
Signal Position Color Note
Tx+ 1 Green/White
Tx- 2 Green
Rx+ 3 Orange/White
Rx- 4 Orange
G 5 Black Pre-installed
V+ 6 Red Pre-installed
IMPORTANT
The Grey power plug must be connected to the RDI 08-001A module and not the RDI 08-001SJ
module.
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6.4 Verifying connection to VRS 002
- Login to the VRS 002
- Go to “Main menuStatusDashboard”
- Check that the RDI#1 indicates some data is being received and is green
- Go to “Main menuStatusMini VDR”
- Check that the data is being received on Serial input SI00 and that the data is a PDANA
string (ex. $PDANA,01,,8,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000,0000*45)
6.5 Troubleshooting
If VRS 002 is unable to detect the RDI 08-001SJ check the following:
- Is the Power LED on RDI 08-001SJ on? If not check cables and connections
- Is the Link LED on the RDI 08-001SJ on with occasional blinking? If not check cables and
connections
- Check the configuration of the RDI 01-008SJ (see Appendix 2: How to connect and
configure the RDI 08-001SJ)
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If the VRS 002 can detect the RDI 08-001SJ but is not receiving the PDANA string from the RDI
08-001A, check the following:
- Is the Power Plug (Grey 2 pole WAGO) connected to the RDI 08-001A power port?
- Is the Power LED on RDI 08-001A on? If not check cables and connections
- Is the Tx LED on the RDI 08-001A Blinking? If not, check and re-install the configuration
of the RDI 08-001A (See
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Appendix 3: How to connect and configure the RDI 08-001A). If this do not resolve the
problem, then the RDI 08-001A may be defective
- Is the SI00 LED on the RDI 08-001SJ blinking? If not, then Baud rate setting on channel
SI00 in the RDI 08-001SJ may be wrong. Check that it is set to 9600.
- Check if the serial signal wires on SI00 on the RDI 08-001A are swapped. TxA on RDI 08-
001A must be connected to SI00 A and TxB and TxB on to SI00 B.
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7 Locating required sensor signals

The following signals are required to be connected to the RDIs if available at the VDR:
Sensor Signal Preferred NMEA Second priority NMEA

sentence sentence
GPS Latitude GLL GGA, RMC
GPS Longitude GLL GGA, RMC
Gyro Heading HDT VBW
Speed log Speed through VBW VHW
water
Echosounder Depth DPT DBT, DBK
Anemometer Wind speed MWV MWD
Anemometer Wind direction MWV MWD
Engine RPM actual RPM XDR, ALR
Before starting to connect the signals to the RDIs make a thorough investigation of the signals
available. Use a serial interface with test probes and a serial terminal program on the Laptop. Test
each serial input on the VDR and make a record of what data is present. Ensure that cables are
labelled with the sensor type.
7.1 GPS signal

The GPS signal typically contains several NMEA sentences. Some of these are: GLL, GGA, ZDA,
VTG, DTM, RMC. Baud rate will normally be 4800.
In general look for the GLL and GGA sentences with RMC as a third alternative (all contains
position data).
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7.2 Gyro signal

The Gyro signal will typically contain the HDT and ROT sentences but may contain other sentences
too. Baud rate is usually 4800 but may in some cases be 38400.
7.3 Speed log signal

The Speed log signal will typically contain the VBW sentence. In some cases, other speed sentences
like VHW or VLW is present. Look for VBW and only select another input if VBW is not available
at all. Sometimes a depth signal (DPT) may also be included in the speed log data. Baud rate is
usually 4800
7.4 Echosounder signal

The Echosounder signal will typically be a DPT sentence. Alternatively, a DBT signal. In some
cases, echosounder data is only found in the speed log data. Baud rate is usually 4800.
Look for DPT from echosounder and alternatively DBT. Always connect to Echosounder signal
even if DPT is available from Speed log. Only if no echosounder signal is available can depth from
speed log be used.
7.5 Anemometer
The Anemometer signal is usually an MWV sentences containing relative wind. However, in some
cases (typically with an integrated bridge) only a “True” wind signal is received. Baud rate is
usually 4800
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7.6 Engine RPM

Engine RPM may be either a serial or an analog signal.
7.6.1 Serial RPM data

If the signal is serial it may have a dedicated connection to the VDR, or it may be included in the
data stream from an Engine Remote Control System (typically named ECS or ER) or from an alarm
system (ALR or AMS). This data stream can contain a lot of different data (typically alarm data)
together with the RPM signal.
On some systems RPM data is only send at a very low rate (once per minute, or even once per 5
minutes), so patience is required to locate the signal. Furthermore, some systems do not send any
RPM data when the engine is of. Therefore, care should be taken to locate the correct signal
containing RPM data. It may be necessary to study VDR installation drawings etc. to find the
signal. The Baud rate is usually 4800 but 9600 or other baud rates may occur.
Example of RPM sentence
Example of RPM data in an XDR sentence
Notice that the XDR sentence is a multipurpose sentence which is used by a lot of different
equipment. An RPM signal will typically have a type “T” (for Tachometer) signal indicator, and
unit “R” (for Revolution per minute) indicator. However, signal type may sometimes be type “G”
for Generic and unit could be “P” for Percentage or undefined.
Example of RPM data in an alarm sentence:

$ERALR,ME RPM,101.9,V,A*1F
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7.7 Analog data
RPM data may be connected to the VDR using an analog signal. The signal may either be a current
signal (4-20mA) or a voltage signal (0-5V, +/-5V, 0-10V, +/-10V). Typically, engine data will be a
4-20mA current signal.
7.7.1 Current signal:

The analog signal from the engine is a current of minimum 4mA and maximum 20mA. It will run
through a resistor in the analog input of the VDR and thus generating a voltage. Typically, a resistor
of 250 ohms is used, generating a signal from 1V to 5V. Usually the signal will be 12mA (3V)
when engine RPM is 0 (Engine off).
Typical levels for a 4-20mA RPM signal (250 ohms load)

Current Voltage RPM
4 mA 1V Max astern
12 mA 3V Engine of
20 mA 5V Max ahead
7.7.2 Voltage signal:

If the RPM signal is an analog voltage signal, then it is typically in the +/-5V or +-/10V range, with
0 indicating engine off, a negative voltage indicate astern and positive voltage indicates ahead
ahead.
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8 Connecting the serial sensor signals

8.1 Serial signals
Serial signals must be connected to the RDI 08-001SJ serial channels according to the table below:
Sensor Channel Notes
RDI 08-001A SI00 Pre-connected, Baudrate 9600
Echosounder SI01
Engine RPM SI02 If serial signal, else leave unconnected
Unused SI03 Leave unconnected
GPS SI04
Speed log SI05
Gyro SI06
Anemometer SI07
Notice that on some vessel with Integrated bridge system several signals may be merged into one
serial line. If that is the case connect the signal to a predefined port containing at least one of the
signals on the line.
8.2 Physical connection
There are 5 ways to connect the serial signals to the RDI08-001SJ.
1. Moving existing cable from VDR to RDI 08-001SJ and install new cable (preferred)
2. Connecting parallel in VDR
The method selected depends on the VDR type and mounting as well as the existing cable
arrangement. Method 1 is preferred with method 2 as an option.
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8.2.1 Moving existing cable from VDR to RDI 08-001SJ and install new cable
This is the preferred way to install the RDI-Box.
Start by checking and marking each serial connection in the VDR that needs to be connected to the
RDI 08-001SJ. Then disconnect the cables from the VDR and reconnect it in the correct serial input
on the RDI 08-001SJ. Prepare and lay a new cable from the RDI 08-001SJ to the correct input on
the VDR.
Be very careful to ensure that the cable is correctly connected in the VDR and wires are not
swapped as this will result in data not being received by the VDR.
The VDR may give alarm when the cables are removed from the terminals due to serial timeout.
This alarm can be acknowledged on the VDR alarm panel and should disappear when cables have
been re-connected in both RDI 08-001SJ and VDR
Ensure the cable shields are correctly connected (see 8.2.3)
All connections in the RDI 08-001SJ and VDR must be made using good quality cable ferrules (see
8.2.4)
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8.2.2 Connecting parallel in VDR
This is an alternative method to install the RDI box if the preferred method is not possible due to
the nature/quality of the existing cables to the VDR.
Prepare a new cable for each serial signal which must be connected in the RDI 08-001SJ. Connect
the cable in parallel with the existing serial signal cable in the VDRs serial terminals. Arrange cable
to the RDI 08-001SJ and connect to the correct serial input.
Ensure the cable shields are correctly connected (see 8.2.3)
All connections in the RDI 08-001SJ must be made using good quality cable ferrules. All parallel
connections in the VDR must be made using good quality “Dual Entry” ferrules. Original wires
must be crimped together with the new wires in the duel entry ferrule so only one connection is
made in the VDR terminal (see 8.2.4).
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8.2.3 Cable shields
It is very important that the shield of the signal cables is not broken, therefore great care must be
taken to ensure that the shields are correctly connected.
When connecting the RDI 08-001SJ in the preferred way (as described in 8.2.1) ensure that the
cable shield on the original cable is connected to the shield of the new cable (from RDI 08-001SJ to
VDR). At the same time the shields may not under any circumstances touch the RDI 08-001SJ
housing as this may introduce noise on the signal.
Secure both cables next to each other on the RDI box cable support using the supplied brackets.
Ensure the shield is not touching the RDI box. Use a tie wrap to connect shields of both cables ends
together.
When connecting the RDI 08-001SJ parallel in the VDR (as described in 8.2.2) then the shield of
the cable going from VDR to RDI 08-001SJ should be connected to the VDR shielding point and
left unconnected at the RDI 08-001SJ end.
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8.2.4 Cable and cable ferrules
Always use good quality cable ferrules with the correct size for the cable. All terminations in RDI
box and VDR must be done with ferrules, even if the original VDR connection was done without
ferrules.
When connecting two wires into one terminal (connecting a cable in parallel in the VDR) dual entry
ferrules must be used.
Always use a dedicate ferrule crimping tool of good quality.
When installing a new cable from RDI 08-001SJ to the VDR (method 2) always use a good quality
cable with the same wire gauge as the original cable. The cable should also have the same numbers
wire pairs as the original cable.
When connecting in parallel in the VDR (method 3), the cable from the VDR to the RDI box may
be singe pair cable or multi pair cable, but the wires gauge should be the same as the original cable
installed in the VDR, to ensure a good crimping connection when using the dual entry ferrule.
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9 Connecting an analog signal to the RDI-A (If appliacable):

The RDI 08-001A has been pre-configured with the following input configuration:
Channel Channel Signal input type impedance Note

configuration
AN00 +/-5V +/-5V Voltage 3.7Mohm For bipolar voltage within
AN01 +/-5V signal +/-5V range
AN02 0-10V 0-10V Voltage 3.7Mohm
AN03 0-10V signal
AN04 +/-10V +/-10V Voltage 3.7Mohm If you are in doubt of the
AN05 +/-10V signal signal type use this
channel
AN06 0-5V (4-20mA) 4-20mA current 249Ohm Use for serial coupled
AN07 0-5V (4-20mA) current signal
9.1 Connecting a 4-20mA current signal
A 4-20mA current signal can be connected in either serial or parallel. Parallel coupling is the
preferred method (See 8.2.4 for correct cable termination).
9.1.1 Parallel coupling (preferred)
In parallel coupling the RDI 08-001A will not be connected directly to the 4-20mA current. Instead
the voltage generated over the resistor in the VDR is picked up using a high impedance voltage
input on the RDI 08-001A. The voltage at the VDR will usually be between 1V (4mA) to 5V
(20mA) but may be higher. Therefore, connect the signal to AN02 on the RDI 08-001A which is
preconfigured for 0-10V signal with a high impedance.
Connection at VDR must be made using dual entry ferrules (see 8.2.4)
Note: When connecting a 4-20mA signal it is very important to ensure the polarity is correctly
connected at RDI 08-001A, else not data will be available. Check the PDANA string in the VRS
002. If the reading is 0 then the signal is polarized incorrectly.
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9.1.2 Serial coupling
In serial coupling, the 4-20mA current is routed through an internal low impedance resistor
(249Ohm) in the RDI 08-001A as well as the resistor in the VDR. Due to the 2 resistors, serial
coupling will only work if the current source has enough power to drive 20mA through both
resistors. For this reason, serial coupling should only be used as an alternative if parallel coupling is
not possible.
Note: When connecting a 4-20mA signal it is very important to ensure the polarity is correctly
connected, else no data will be available. Check the PDANA string in the VRS 002. If the reading is
0 then the signal is polarized incorrectly.
9.2 Connecting a voltage signal
Before connecting a voltage signal to the RDI 08-001A it must be checked if the signal is a unipolar
(0  +) or bipolar (+/-) type and the voltage range. If there is doubt always connect the signal to
AN02 or AN03 which are pre-configured for a bipolar voltage range of +/-10V. If the signal voltage
range is known select a pre-configure channel that suits the signal the best.
Connection at VDR must be made using dual entry ferrules (see 8.2.4)
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10 Data verification
When signals have been connected to the RDI 08-001SJ (and RDI 08-001A if applicable) it must be
verified that the data is correctly received by the VRS 002. To do this login to the VRS 002 and go
to “Main menuStatusMini VDR”. Here all serial data channels can be monitored. Click on the
“eye” icon to see more data from a specific channel.
When monitoring the data check that the required NMEA data is present.
If an analog signal is connected to the RDI 08-001A check that the analog data string (PDANA) on
channel SI00 contains some data on the connected input channel:
If the signal is a 4-20mA signal, then there must always be some value higher than 0. If value is
constant 0 check if the signal is polarized opposite etc.
Voltage signal may have a voltage of 0, however the converted value will usually vary slightly
around 0, therefore, a steady 0 value reading is typically an indication that something is wrong with
the signal.
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11 Verification of the VDR after installation
Before installation, the VDR status (if any error exists etc.) should be thoroughly documented so it
can be demonstrated after the installation that new errors has not been introduced.
As per standard, all VDR must be checked after any service on connected sensors and their
connection to the VDR. Most VDRs will have a tool or guide on how to do this which can be found
in the VDR user manuals. Follows the user manual for the VDR after the installation to verify that it
is working and recording correctly.
12 Documentation
The following data must be acquired during the installation and provided to Danelec Marine.
1. Photos
a. Photos of VDR prior to the installations
i. Area around VDR
ii. Close up photo of VDR cabinet with open door (showing serial cable
connections)
b. Photos of the RDI box installations
i. RDI box installation without cover
ii. RDI 08-001SJ serial cable connections
iii. RDI 08-001A analog calbe connections (if applicable)
2. Serial data from the signals going to the VDR
3. Completed checklist
4. A Dump for support from the VRS002 (see Appendix 1: Connecting to the VRS 002 +
DFS and Restore)
13 Technical support
Danelec Marine offers technical support via a dedicated 24/7 telephone hotline or via email (only
answered within normal working hours). Please contact Danelec for any issues related to the
installation, configuration and connection of the VRS002 and the RDI box on:
Telephone (24/7 support): +45 89 88 20 49
Email: fleetdata@danelec-marine.com
For support regarding the Inmarsat FX rack, communications link etc. contact Inmarsat support.
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Appendix 1: Connecting to the VRS 002 + DFS and Restore

To connect a Laptop to the VRS002 and perform configuration changes, making dump for support
(DFS) and restore the config, follow below steps:
How to login
- Configure the Laptop ethernet adaptor to use IP 10.1.0.1 / 255.255.255.0
- Connect a LAN cable between Laptop and VRS002 LAN port 1
- Set the service switch on the VRS002 to “Extended” mode
- In a browser type in the VRS002 configuration address: https://10.1.0.80
Note that you must type in https as secure http is used
- Your browser will prompt that the connection is “unsecure”. Accept this to continue to the
VRS002 login page
- On the Login page type in admin/admin as user and password and click on “Login”
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How to make a Dump for Support
- Go to Main menuSystemDump
- Click on “Generate and Downlod” to make the DFS file
- A DFS file is downloaded to the laptop. The DFS file is named “dump-[YYYYMMDD-
HHSS].tar.gz and is a few hundre kilo bytes in size.
How to Restore the configuration
If the VRS002 configuration needs to be restored it can be done so either from a VRS dump for
support file of a VRS Backup file. Follow these steps to restore the configuration:
- Go to “Main menuSystemMaintenance”
- Select “Restore system”
- Browse to the location of the dump for support of backup file and select it
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Appendix 2: How to connect and configure the RDI 08-001SJ

The RDI 08-001SJ contains one configuration parameter which is set default by the factory.
However, if there are connection problems between VRS 002 and the RDI 08-001SJ then this
parameter must be checked and set. Follow below steps to enter and change the configuration:
- Disconnect the Green an Orange pair from the RDI 08-001SJ Ethernet plug (6 pole WAGO)
- Configure net laptop network adaptor to use IP 10.0.0.1 / 255.255.255.0
- Connect LAN cable between the laptop and the LAN port on the RDI 08-001SJ
- Using a paperclip, press and hold the RDI 08-001SJ Reset button (Located on the left side)
for approx. 10 seconds until the “SWAP”, “RX” and “TX” LEDs starts to blink at 2 Hz
frequency. The RDI 08-001SJ is now in config mode
- Open a browser and type in http://10.0.0.254
- The RDI 08-001SJ configuration interface will open:
- Check that the “Conencted to” parameter is set to “LAN-port or SIU-port as RDI-S #1”
- Click on “Save settings” to save the configuation change
- Click on “Exit configuration mode” to exit the configuration
- The RDI 08-001SJ will now restart
- When the RDI 08-001SJ has restarted (“SWAP”, “RX” and “TX” LEDs are off) reconnect
the green and Orange wire pair on the 6 pole WAGO connector and reconnect.
- Check in the VRS 002 that the RDI 08-001SJ is detected
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Appendix 3: How to connect and configure the RDI 08-001A

The RDI 08-001A comes pre-configured from the factory and it should not be necessary to enter the
configuration of the unit to configure it. If however, there is a problem with the RDI 08-001A
follow below instruction to enter the configuration and restore the configuration file.
- Configure net laptop network adaptor to use IP 10.0.0.1 / 255.255.255.0
- Connect LAN cable between the laptop and the LAN port on the RDI 08-001A
- Using a paperclip, press and hold the RDI 08-001A Reset button approx. 10 seconds until
the “SWAP”, “RX” and “TX” LEDs starts to blink at 2 Hz frequency. The RDI 08-001A is
now in config mode
- Open a browser and type in http://10.0.0.254
- The RDI 08-001A configuration interface will open:
How to Restore the configuration
- Click on “Advanced” in the top right menu
- Select “Restore configuration”
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- Browse to the location ot the configuratin file to be installed. The configuration file has the
.json file extension
- Select the file and click “open
- Click “OK” to confirm the upload
- The cinfiguration will be uploaded and applied
- Click on “Restart” to restart the RDI 08-001A
Changing the Analog input parameters

Only do this if required, normally the default configuration should be used.
- Click on the “Basic” menu in the top right corner
- Select for each input (AN00-AN07) the physical input parameters in the drop down list.
- Click on “Submit” to save, then “”Restart” to exit the configuration mode and restart the
RDI 08-001A
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Appendix 4: How to update the VRS 002 Firmware

The latest version for the VRS 002 firmware for FleetData can be found in the shared folder
provided by Inmarsat.
- Go to Main menuSystemMaintenance
- Click on “Update Firmware”
- Browse to the update file and select it and click “Update firmware”
- System will install the firmware and restart.
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REVISION RECORD ............................................................................................................2

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ............................................................................................5

2 FLEETDATA INSTALLATION OVERVIEW...............................................................6

4 TOOLS AND INSTALLATION MATERIALS .............................................................7

5 INSTALLATION AND PHYSICAL CONNECTION OF FLEETDATA

6 INSTALLATION OF THE RDI BOX .........................................................................14

7 LOCATING REQUIRED SENSOR SIGNALS ..........................................................20

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8 CONNECTING THE SERIAL SENSOR SIGNALS ..................................................24

9 CONNECTING AN ANALOG SIGNAL TO THE RDI-A (IF APPLIACABLE):.........29

11 VERIFICATION OF THE VDR AFTER INSTALLATION .........................................32

APPENDIX 1: CONNECTING TO THE VRS 002 + DFS AND RESTORE ........................33

APPENDIX 2: HOW TO CONNECT AND CONFIGURE THE RDI 08-001SJ ...................35

APPENDIX 3: HOW TO CONNECT AND CONFIGURE THE RDI 08-001A .....................36

APPENDIX 4: HOW TO UPDATE THE VRS 002 FIRMWARE .........................................38

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1 Scope and purpose

1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

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2 FleetData Installation overview

2. The RDI Box installed at the vessels VDR location

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3.2 Technician preparation:

- Default FleetData configuration files for VRS 002

4 Tools and Installation materials

The following tools must be available for the installation

- Laptop PC with USB or Serial port

4.2 Installation material

- Wire ferrules 0.25-1mm2

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5 Installation and physical connection of FleetData

Check that the following has been installed correctly

- 24VDC is present on the PoE module power terminals

5.2 Connecting the RDI box cable

- Remove approx. 70mm of the cable jacket

- Reserve 10mm of the cable shield

- Mount Ferrules on all wires according to below drawing:

- Connect the WAGO plug in the PoE Injector receptable

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- Configure the Vessel information in “Main menuMini VDRGlobal”.

Vessel IMO, name, MMSI and flag must be entered.

- Click on “Save” to save the changes. ¨

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5.4 Outbound connection test

- Go to “Main menuConfigurationDestination” then click on the “Pencil” icon to enter

- In the FleetData destination click on the “Test connection” button

The test will take a approx. 30 seconds

5.4.1 Successful test:

5.4.2 Failed test:

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