F2 - User Manual - 5490063-00A05 - May 2016

Consilium VDR F2
Voyage Data Recorder

User Guide
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Table of Contents
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Description Doc No Index
User Information
Intended for crew.
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Instructions for every-day use and 5410053
accident/incident procedures.
Investigative Authority Guide

Intended for an investigative body.
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Contains information on how to download data. 5410062
Professional Player Guide

Intended for crew and investigators.
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Description playback program for VDR data. 5410063
Information how to install, import data and run the
program.
Appendix
Annex l – Equipment recycling
Annex ll – Energy saving 4
Annex lll – Equipment labeling 5410092
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ConsiliumVDR F2 User information
Revisions:
Date Version Issue by Description
2014-05-16 A01 AOS Created
2014-06-23 A02 AOS Error codes updated
2014-07-08 A03 TE Changed password on float free capsule
2015-01-27 A04 TE Deleted USB Backup, added additional password
for PBB
2016-05-03 A05 STOJO Change pictures and added a new Chapter 8.
Updated Chapter 10 VDR Alert list.
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Table of contents
1 About this manual .................................................................................................. 4

1.1 General ............................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual .......................................................................... 4
2 Consilium VDR ...................................................................................................... 5
2.1 System overview ............................................................................................. 5
2.2 Physical overview ........................................................................................... 5
3 Instructions on normal operation of the VDR ........................................................ 7
3.1 Normal operation............................................................................................. 7
3.2 The Remote Control Unit RCU2 ..................................................................... 7
3.2.1 The Menu system ..................................................................................... 7
3.2.2 Alert ......................................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 Operational performance test (OPT) ........................................................ 9
3.2.4 Settings ................................................................................................... 10
3.2.5 System scan ............................................................................................ 10
4 Instructions and actions in case of an Alert from the VDR .................................. 10
4.1 Alerts caused by an external unit outside the VDR ...................................... 10
4.2 Alerts caused internally in the VDR ............................................................. 11
4.3 Alerts caused by capacity limitations ............................................................ 12
5 How to copy data from the VDR.......................................................................... 12
5.1 VDR file structure ......................................................................................... 12
5.1.1 MinuteFile_structure .............................................................................. 13
5.2 Event log file structure .................................................................................. 14
5.2.1 Event log data file .................................................................................. 14
6 Instructions for verification of sensor data through playback .............................. 14
7 Instructions on maintenance ................................................................................. 14
7.1 General maintenance ..................................................................................... 14
7.2 How to restart the VDR ................................................................................. 15
7.2.1 Power off the VDR ................................................................................ 15
7.2.2 Start the system ...................................................................................... 15
8 VDR Clock synchronization ................................................................................ 16
8.1 Configuration ................................................................................................ 16
8.2 UTC cautions................................................................................................. 16
8.3 Validity checking .......................................................................................... 17
GGA – Global positioning fix data ...................................................................... 17
GNS - GNSS fix data, GPS and GLONASS ........................................................ 18
8.4 UTC synchronization .................................................................................... 19
8.4.1 Time has never been set ......................................................................... 19
8.4.2 Valid ZDA is received ........................................................................... 19
8.4.3 Invalid ZDA is received ......................................................................... 19
9 Instructions after installation or repair of connected equipment .......................... 20
10 VDR alert list .................................................................................................... 21
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1 About this manual

1.1 General
The purpose of this manual is to give written instructions for every-day use and
accident/incident procedures.
This manual contains all on-board relevant documents related to the

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) application of a Consilium VDR.
Note!
The setting up, installation and service procedure, which shall be performed by
specially trained technicians, is described in separate manuals.
Danger!
Hazardous voltage!
Do not remove covers! Only authorized personnel are allowed to do so.
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual
Danger!
Risk of serious or fatal injury to the user and/or severe damage to the product
if the instructions are not followed.
Warning!
Risk of personal injury and/or damage to the product if the instructions are not
followed.
Caution!
Risk of minor or moderate personal injury. Risk of equipment damage, loss of
data, extra work or unexpected results if the instructions are not followed.
Note!
To alert about important facts and conditions.
Information!
To direct to specific instructions, such as where to find additional
information and to tell how to perform a certain operation in an easier way.
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2.1 System overview
The Consilium VDR is a network based system with different units interconnected
through a local network. On a functional level there are four major types of units
Central unit. that manages the VDR operation and supervision of the system. The
central unit is hosted in the main unit cabinet together with a power supply with 2
hour battery backup, network switch, the Long Term Storage unit and optional serial
to network signal converters.
The central unit has an interface for alerts and a network data port for downloading of
recorded data.
Storage units that stores the recorded data on a memory that is organized as a circular
buffer with the last 48 hours or 30 days of storage
Remote Control unit that is the user /operator interface and control unit. The Remote
Control unit has an USB port that are used for maintenance and incident backup.
Signal converter units, that converts the input data from an external source to
network data and sends the data to the VDR central.
Signal Vdr Storage

Converter Central units
Audio Fixed
Main capsule
Unit
Video
Long Term
Sensor storage
Data
PBB
Mandatory
Remote display
RCU2 Alert output
Optional
Data output port
Figure 2-1
2.2 Physical overview

The VDR consists of a Main unit and a number of sub units that together becomes a
VDR. The Main unit contains the Power supply and backup batteries, a switch for all
network connections, the central module with the VDR application, the Long Term
Storage Module (LTS) and optional signal converters for serial to network
conversion.
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VDR Main Unit
Backup
batteries Network
switch(es)
Central Power
module supply and
UPS
Long Term modules
Storage
Main Switch
”Custom Area”
Nmea 1-4
Figure 2-2
VDR system
RCU2
Audio
VHF AMU ProCap
VGU
VIDEO
Main
Jotron
Serial Unit
Analog DDU
Digital
/status
PBB
24 V power supply
Network
Optional
Figure 2-3
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3 Instructions on normal operation of the VDR

3.1 Normal operation
The VDR is a system that requires minimum of attention. However there is a good
practice to check the system status on the remote control unit on a regular basis.
If everything is OK the remote control unit is showing the default screen
On the top row the UTC clock is displayed and the time shall be the same as the other
UTC clocks on-board. The storage time displayed on the bottom row shall exceed the
minimum required storage time.
Actual storage time on

the storage units
Figure 3-1
3.2 The Remote Control Unit RCU2

The RCU2 is a standalone unit that is used to control the operation of the VDR. The
RCU2 has 6 function buttons, an USB port for USB backup
and a 4.3 inch LCD display.
Menu buttons
Scroll and
X ,Y
dimming
buttons
▲▼►◄
USB port and diming
(backup)
X ,Y 3-2
Figure
The Menu system

The menu consists of a number of functions. The menu is controlled by the X button.
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Alerts OPT Settings System Scan Opt menu 3
Previous Day/
X X OPT X Night X X
Result mode
X Y Y Y
Y
Change Rescan
BACKUP Navigation Settings
Data
Y X Y
Video
Start
X = Disapprove
Backup
Y = Approve
Future
functionality
X Y
Audio
X Retry
Status
X Y Abort
OPT ▲
complete Returns to
Alerts
▼
The OPT has a timeout that

automatically returns to the
Alert menu after 5 minutes
of inactivity
Figure 3-3
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Alert
The Alert menu is the default menu used to display an alert if there is any deviation in
the VDR operation.
Operational performance test (OPT)

The purpose of the OPT is to verify that the VDR is recording the mandatory data
correct. The test consists of a number of sections showing recorded data. Each section
that does not automatically can be verified must be approved or disapproved by the
operator. Records of the last 10 tests are stored on the FRM and the record list is also
displayed when entering the test. The OPT sections are described below.
3.2.1.1 Navigational data (including propulsion and rudder info)

This test shows the actual value of the configured navigational and propulsion data.
To verify, the values have to be compared with the actual value on the bridge display.
The test is split up into three screens, see table below and a fourth screen showing the
closest AIS targets. Each screen has to be approved or disapproved.
Navigation 1 Navigation 2 Propulsion

Order/Command Response
Date Wind true Engine (1) port rpm Engine (1) port
direction rpm
Position Wind true speed Propeller (1) port Propeller (1) port
pitch Pitch
SOG Wind relative Engine (2) stbd rpm Engine (2) stbd
direction rpm
STW Wind relative Propeller (2) stbd Propeller (2) stbd
speed pitch pitch
Distance ground Depth below Thruster (1) bow Thruster (1) bow
(total) keel Bow rpm rpm
Distance ground Depth below Thruster (2) bow Thruster (2) bow
(trip) transducer rpm rpm
Distance water Depth below Thruster (3) bow Thruster (3) bow
(total) surface rpmt rpm
Distance water (trip) Roll Thruster (4) stern Thruster (4) stern
rpm rpm
COG Pitch Thruster (5) stern Thruster (5) stern
rpm rpm
HDT Azipod (1) rpm Azipod (1) rpm
Rate of turn Azipod (1) direction Azipod (1)
direction
Azipod (2) rpm Azipod (2) rpm
Azipod (2) direction Azipod (2)
direction
Rudder (1) port Rudder (1) port
Rudder (2) stbd Rudder (2) stbd
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3.2.1.2 Video test

An image of each configured video source is shown in the display. The initial image
that is showed is reduced in size to fit the RCU2 display. As soon as any of the scroll
buttons are used the image is resized back to 1:1 and the upper left corner is showed
in the display.
If the image is OK then after approval the next image source is grabbed and
displayed.
If the image can’t be displayed the test is automatically disapproved and when
acknowledged the next image is source is grabbed and displayed. Since the grabbing
of video is done with 15 seconds interval the time to get and display a new image can
take a bit longer than 15 seconds.
3.2.1.3 Audio test

The audio test is an automatic test of the microphones and the VHF recording. The
built in microphone test is done for each microphone in turn that is configured and the
result is displayed as either a green “ball” = OK or a yellow ball if the test fails.
The VHF test is performed in a different way. If there has been a signal
activity/intensity above a certain level during the last 5 minutes before the test, the test
is OK otherwise it fails. Therefore it is a good practice to use the VHF before an OPT
is started.
3.2.1.4 Alarms and status signal test

This part is also split up into four different screens that have to be approved or
disapproved by the operator. The screens are a status list of
 Hull openings
 Watertight doors
 Fire doors
 Alarms
Settings
The settings are used to set day/night mode of the display.
System scan
This is a maintenance function to retrieve a list of the actual hardware configuration
and software versions.
4 Instructions and actions in case of an Alert from the

VDR
If there is a deviation in the operation of the VDR then an alert message is displayed
on the screen. The type of deviation or alert can be put into three main categories.
Depending on the category different types of action has to be taken.
4.1 Alerts caused by an external unit outside the VDR

These alerts are usually temporary such as a NMEA checksum errors or corrupt
message errors. These kinds of alerts will not happen if the recording is network
based. As long as the intensity of these kind of alerts are low no action has to be taken
but if the intensity increases then there is a need to analyze the root cause. The most
likely reason is bad connectivity or malfunction in the signal source.
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The recording has normally a timeout set on each signal that is used to detect if the
source stops to send data. A “Signal missing” alert is issued from the VDR. if the
timeout is exceeded.
These kinds of failures can occur independently if the recording is serial or network.
If this happen the signal source including the cable and the connection must be
examined to find the problem.
Figure 4-1
4.2 Alerts caused internally in the VDR

These kinds of errors are caused by VDR malfunction. It is either the electrical
connection between the VDR units that fails or it is the unit itself that has stopped
working.
Figure 4-2
These kinds of alerts are more serious since the VDR is not fully operable.
The first thing do is to restart the system, check the interconnection cables and
connectors between the VDR units, but if this does not help then a service is probably
required.
How to restart the system is described in section 7.2.
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4.3 Alerts caused by capacity limitations

The storage capacity is specified for a “normal” data set to be recorded. The sensor
data recorded is only 1-2 % of the total data. The audio data is always constant and
about 25 % of the total data. The remaining data is the video data that varies a lot
depending on the screen content. A screen filled with different objects, a lot of clutter,
or noise on the radar screen are factors that increases the size of the recorded screen
data. In rare situations the videos data exceeds the limits and if this situation stays for
a longer period the total amount of data is too large to fulfil the storage time
requirements. If this happen then an alert is issued from the VDR. The action to be
taken if possible is to adjust the screen content or more effective put the unit in
standby mode.
The actual storage time on each storage unit are displayed on the bottom row on the
remote display unit, as seen in Figure 3-1.
A complete set of the VDR alerts are found in section 10.
5 How to copy data from the VDR

The VDR has three independent storage devices that contain VDR data. Each storage
device can be accessed as a network disc. See the table below. Please note that the PC
that you want to copy the data to must be set to an IP address in the range 10.2.1.220
to 10.2.1.229 before the storage devices can be accessed.
Name Manufacturer IP address Directory Username Password

PROCAP Consilium 10.2.1.60 usb backup backup
Tron Jotron 10.2.1.110 vdr backup backup
LTS Consilium 10.2.1.10 usb backup backup
Optional Consilium 10.2.1.160 vdrdata vdr vdr or

PBB consilium*
(*depending on
PBB version)
The recorded VDR data is stored in folders containing 6 hour of recorded data.
The folders are placed on the root directory.
5.1 VDR file structure

140511-0600
140511-1200
140511-1800
140512-0000
140512-0600
Figure 5-1
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Each 6 hour data section contains subfolders recorded data for one minute. The
subfolder minute number is a continuous number series. Each 6 hour block has a copy
of the actual configuration settings vdrconfig.xml and vdrexport.txt.
00 -99 Vdr config.xml Vdr export.txt
00-99
00 -99
00-99
00 00 00 00 First minute file after the

”golden” start
01 11 23 59 Minute file 01112359

about 2 years and a
month after start
Figure 5-2
Each minute subfolder contains a zip file with the content below.
MinuteFile_structure
Time stamp Vessel IMO number
130915,162400,7633155.zip
130915,162400,DD,7633155.log Data Event file
130915,162400,Mx,7633155.mp3 Audio data
130915,162400,Rx,7633155.png Video data
Figure 5-3
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5.2 Event log file structure

The event log file is a text file that contains the recorded data events together with
data source and timing info. Each event causes a new row in the text file. The Event is
a comma separated string.
 The first field identifies the type of event
 The second event is the time offset in milliseconds from minute start
 Field three and four identifies the source
The interpretation of the remaining fields depends on the event type but normally is
the recorded NMEA sentence without the initial $ and the ending * and checksum.
Event log data file

Below is an example of an event data file.
0,39e2f410-dad8-11d2-9d34-00104b669e52
1,1,4
2,B,11.01,5410515-00
Event type 3,33
4,7633155,Eckero
5,0,20130915,162400.000
12,59,1350,1,130915,162400,M1,7633155.mp3
Event diff time 12,59,1350,2,130915,162400,M2,7633155.mp3
12,59,1350,3,130915,162400,M3,7633155.mp3
(ms) 12,59,1350,4,130915,162400,M4,7633155.mp3
12,59,1350,5,130915,162400,M5,7633155.mp3
Event source 12,59,1350,6,130915,162400,M6,7633155.mp3
13,59,99,2,PASVW,13.7,A
13,117,8000,1,!AIVDO,1,1,,,13uv9`0029QH3a@RJGu9pWn00P00,0
13,119,99,1, VDVHW,,,,,11.9,N,22.1,K
13,199,99,1,VDVBW,+11.90,+01.10,A,,,V,,V,,V
Event data 13,280,99,2,IIVHW,251.1,T,,M,,N,,K
15,280,99,6,$PRRS,6,0,60.6,0,91.8,1,56.9,0,0,0,0,0*20??
13,316,7450,2012,VRXDR,S,0,,Unit-DIGIN-12
Figure 5-4
6 Instructions for verification of sensor data through

playback
The VDR has a basic playback function in the RCU2. By running the Operational
Performance Test (OPT) the actual value / status of the mandatory signals are
displayed and can be compared with the values on the bridge instruments for
verification. The OPT is described in section 0.
7 Instructions on maintenance
7.1 General maintenance
The VDR is a solid state system without any moving parts. The system is designed to
operate without any interruption for several years. During the annual performance test
APT the system is checked for wear-out parts as the backup batteries. However there
is good practice to keep the different units clean and particular the connectors, since
these most probably causing the majority of failures.
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7.2 How to restart the VDR

If the VDR must be restarted or powered off, then the procedure below is
recommended to be followed. If the procedure is not followed the risk of damages
files on the storage devices are high, with in turn will cause long startup times because
the file-systems has to be checked and maybe repaired.
Power off the VDR
1. Stop the VDR application by

pressing F1 for about 30s.
When application is stopped
a message is shown on the
display
2. Remove the battery

connection
3. Disconnect the incoming

power supply by disconnect
the fuses circuit breakers.
Figure 7-1
Start the system

1. Reconnect the battery connections
2. Connect the fuses circuit breakers for incoming power supply
3. The system will start and after about 5 minutes normal operation is obtained.
4. Make sure that the RCU2 is not showing any alerts.
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8 VDR Clock synchronization

The IEC61996 specification specifies:
In VDR F2 the external UTC time is read from the NMEA --ZDA message.
The ZDA can either be recorded from a serial input port or via a network interface
8.1 Configuration
In case of serial recording NMEA input 1:1 must be used.
If the ZDA is received via network then the network input port must be configured
with UTC sync enabled.
Be aware that UTC via network is only possible if NMEA 1:1 is NOT configured
8.2 UTC cautions

Caution Condition Display message
50 ZDA is missing UTC SOURCE ERROR
No UTC sync from GNSS
43+51 ZDA is corrupt NMEA INPUT ERROR
Bad ZDA (UTC)
BAD UTC FORMAT
Check UTC source (NMEA)
52 GGA mode = ‘0’ or UTC SYNC INVALID
GNS mode = ‘N’ or Check GNSS reception
GGA / GNS missing
42+50 ZDA checksum error NMEA INPUT ERROR
Invalid checksum
UTC SOURCE ERROR
No UTC sync from GNSS
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8.3 Validity checking

The validity of the ZDA is checked by the status/mode flags in associated messages --
GGA or --GNS
If none of GGA or GNS is received then the ZDA is interpreted as invalid
1. ZDA and GGA (GPS)
GGA – Global positioning fix data

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
$--GGA,hhmmss.ss,llll.ll,N,yyyyy.yy,E,x,xx,x.x,x.x,M, x.x,M, x.x,
15 16
xxxx*hh
Field # Field Type Definition Note

1 Name Global positioning fix data Time, position and fix related
data
2 hhmmss.ss Time of position UTC
3 llll.ll Latitude
4 N North / South N/S
5 yyyyy.yy Longitude
6 E East / West E/W
7 x Quality Indicator 0=No fix, 1=SPS, 2=Diff,
4=RTK, 5=Float RTK, 6=DR
mode, 7=Manual, 8=Simulation
8 xx Number of satellites in use 00 – 12
9 x.x HDOP
10 x.x Altitude
11 M meters
12 x.x Geoidal separation
13 M meters
14 x.x Age of differential data [s]
15 xxxx Differential reference station ID 0000 – 1023
16 hh Check sum
Note!
The ZDA is not valid when the GPS quality indicator is = ‘0’ as described in
Note above.
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2. ZDA and --GNS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
GNS - GNSS fix data, GPS and GLONASS

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
$--GNS,hhmmss.ss,xxxx.xx,N,xxxxx.xx,E,c—c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x
14
*hh<CR><LF>
Field # Field Type Definition Note
1 Name GNSS fix data GP = GPS, GL = GLONASS,
GN= Combined
2 hhmmss.ss Time of position UTC
3 xxxx.xx Latitude
4 N North / South N/S
5 xxxxx.xx Longitude
6 E East / West E/W
7 c-c Mode indicator First character = GPS
Second character = GLONASS
N=No fix, A=Autonomous,
D=Differential, P=Precise,
R=Real Time Kinematic, F=Float
RTK, E=Estimated, M=Manual
Input Mode, S=Simulated
8 x.x Number of satellites in use 00 – 99
9 x.x HDOP
10 x.x Antenna altitude
11 x.x Geoidal separation
12 x.x Age of differential data
13 x.x Differential reference station ID
14 hh Check sum
In this case the ”Mode indicator” field together with the talker ID is used to validate
the ZDA message.
The mode indicator field is a variable length field and if:
Talker id is GP (GPS) then the first character is used.
Talker id is GL (GLONASS) the second character is used.
Talker id is GA (Galileo) then the third character is used.
Note!
The ZDA message is not valid if the character is ‘N’ as described in
Note above.
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8.4 UTC synchronization
Time has never been set

When the system is started (power up) the time is default set to
2000-01-01-00:00:00. The time is then set when a valid ZDA is received or if a
service Laptop is connected to the VDR and the configuration tool is started.
The VDR sets the time once from the laptop and then uses the internal clock (RTC)
until a valid ZDA is received.
Valid ZDA is received

If the difference between ZDA and internal time is within +/-2 seconds the VDR
adjusts its internal time with 1/100 of the difference for every received ZDA
(deviation from UTC is corrected in small steps).
If the time difference is larger than +/- 2 seconds, an immediate “time jump” is made
if no ZDA has been received before. If ZDA has been used earlier to sync the VDR
for more than 20 minutes, then a 20 minutes time-out is first applied before a “time
jump” is made. Every time jump is registered in the log file.
A time jump forward is handled easily by the VDR and the result is a gap in time on
the next minute file. A time jump backwards generates a discontinuity in the 6 hours
folder. The “new” minute files will be added to an earlier 6 hours folder but the
minute folder numbering sequence will be kept. That way it is possible to track and
recreate the recording.
Invalid ZDA is received

If an invalid ZDA is received (GNSS dead-reckoning) then caution 52 “UTC SYNC
INVALID” is issued. If the VDR has received a valid ZDA for more than 20 minutes
prior to an invalid ZDA, then a 20 minute time-out will first be applied before a
caution is issued. As soon as a valid ZDA is received the time-out is reset and the
caution is removed.
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9 Instructions after installation or repair of connected

equipment
The VDR is during installation configured and commissioned with the external
equipment available at the time. If any of these units are replaced or repaired the
configuration has to change accordingly. This also applies when new equipment is
added on the bridge that the VDR is supposed to record data from.
To change the configuration an approved technician is required. Contact Consilium

for further information.
In case of repair or exchange of existent equipment the VDR operation has to be

checked.
This check is done in two steps
1. Check that there are no alerts on the RCU2 display.
2. Perform an OPT check to ensure that the recorded data are interpreted
correctly.
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10 VDR alert list

All alerts are displayed as alert level Caution.
Code Title Description Action
4 STORAGE ERROR Storage write failed Contact Consilium
6 FILE ERROR Write file error Check network cable and other unit
10 BACKUP READY USB stick ready to remove Remove USB stick
11 NO USB STICK Insert USB stick Insert USB stick
12 BACKUP RUNNING Do NOT remove USB stick Do NOT remove USB stick
15 VDR STOPPED System is stopped by user Start system

(config)
16 CONFIGFILE ERROR Configuration file error Check your configuration file
20 NETWORK ERROR General network Check network cable and other unit
communication error
21 NETWORK ERROR UNIT is not responding Check network cable and other unit
22 STORAGE INFO Less than minimum hours of Contact Consilium

data on storage
25 VIDEO OVERLOAD VIDEO picture has been Contact Consilium
discarded
26 SYSTEM ERROR Memory overflow; data Contact Consilium
discarded
27 SYSTEM ERROR XML communication out of Contact Consilium
function
28 ERROR OVERFLOW Too many errors generated per Contact Consilium
time span
30 INTERNAL ERROR CS4K protocol error Contact Consilium
40 NMEA INPUT No data Check NMEA cable and source unit

ERROR
41 NMEA INPUT Corrupt NMEA data Check NMEA cable and source unit
ERROR
42 NMEA INPUT Invalid checksum Check source unit
ERROR
43 NMEA INPUT Invalid ZDA (UTC) Check source unit
ERROR
44 NMEA INPUT Bad RMC (UTC) Check source (GPS)
ERROR
50 UTC SOURCE No UTC sync from GNSS Check time source
ERROR
51 BAD UTC FORMAT Check UTC source (NMEA) Check time source
52 UTC SYNC INVALID Check GNSS reception Check time source
53 ILLEGAL UTC SYNC Check GPS Check time source
54 UNSTABLE UTC Check UTC source (GNSS) Check time source
60 ProCAP BUSY ProCAP internal file check Wait
61 ProCAP FAILURE ProCAP service required Contact Consilium
80 UDP INPUT ERROR No data Check UDP source
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81 UDP INPUT ERROR Corrupt data Check UDP source
82 UDP INPUT ERROR Invalid NMEA checksum Check UDP source
83 UDP INPUT ERROR Data rate too high Check UDP source
86 RADAR ERROR No images from radar over lan Check radar
87 CCTV ERROR AXIS video server Check video server

communication error
88 CCTV ERROR AXIS video server - no video Check video server
90 KMVIDEO ERROR No image Check video source
91 KMVIDEO ERROR Image too large Check radar video source
92 KMVIDEO ERROR No radar image Check radar video source
93 KMVIDEO ERROR Corrupt data Check radar video source
94 KMVIDEO ERROR Data rate too high Check radar video source
95 KMVIDEO ERROR Radar ID collision Check radar video source
96 KMVIDEO ERROR No connection Check radar video source
250 NMEA ERROR Configuration error Contact Consilium
260 NMEA HW ERROR Board 5.0V error. Contact Consilium
280 NMEA ERROR Overflow error Contact Consilium
281 NMEA ERROR Connection error Check connected equipment.
282 NMEA ERROR Signal missing Check connected equipment.
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307 NMEA ERROR Corrupt NMEA format Check connected equipment
308 NMEA ERROR Corrupt NMEA length Check connected equipment
309 NMEA ERROR Corrupt NMEA character Check connected equipment
310 NMEA ERROR Corrupt NMEA checksum Check connected equipment
350 PROCAP WARNING Temperature high Contact Consilium
351 PROCAP WARNING Temperature low Contact Consilium
354 PROCAP WARNING Humidity high Contact Consilium
357 PROCAP WARNING Board 24V low Contact Consilium
400 RADAR ERROR No images Check radar
401 RADAR ERROR CRC image message error Check radar display
402 RADAR ERROR Header length too large Check radar display
403 RADAR ERROR Header length too small Check radar display
404 RADAR ERROR Data length too large Check radar display
405 RADAR ERROR Data length too small Check radar display
406 RADAR ERROR Stream length too large Check radar display
407 RADAR ERROR Stream length too small Check radar display
408 RADAR ERROR Max number of packets too Check radar display
large
409 RADAR ERROR Max number of packets too Check radar display
small
410 RADAR ERROR Wrong time in seconds Check radar
411 RADAR ERROR Wrong time difference Check radar
412 RADAR ERROR Wrong header version Check radar display
413 RADAR ERROR Wrong data type Check radar display
414 RADAR ERROR Wrong data; invalid character Check radar display
417 RADAR ERROR Channel ID not correct Check radar
418 RADAR ERROR Radar ID not correct Check radar display
419 RADAR ERROR Status number not correct Check radar display
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420 RADAR ERROR Status text not correct Check radar display
421 RADAR ERROR No image data Check radar display
422 RADAR ERROR Image transfer time too long Check radar display
423 RADAR ERROR Image transfer interval too short Check radar display
424 RADAR ERROR Not a RaDaR header Check radar display
425 RADAR ERROR Acquisition error reported Check radar display
426 RADAR ERROR Multiple headers images not Check radar display
supported
427 RADAR ERROR No ECDIS chart data Check ECDIS Setup
428 RADAR ERROR Data rate too high Check radar display
429 RADAR ERROR Incorrect sequence Check radar display
450 NMEA450 ERROR No images Check radar
451 NMEA450 ERROR UDP Check radar
452 NMEA450 ERROR Header Check radar
453 NMEA450 ERROR Tag CRC Check radar
454 NMEA450 ERROR Tag D Check radar
455 NMEA450 ERROR Tag G Check radar
456 NMEA450 ERROR Tag N Check radar
457 NMEA450 ERROR Tag S Check radar
458 NMEA450 ERROR Tag T Check radar
459 NMEA450 ERROR Header version Check radar
460 NMEA450 ERROR Header type Check radar
461 NMEA450 ERROR Header sequence no Check radar
462 NMEA450 ERROR Header length Check radar
463 NMEA450 ERROR Descriptor length Check radar
464 NMEA450 ERROR Image length Check radar
465 NMEA450 ERROR Descriptor stat Check radar
466 NMEA450 ERROR Descriptor type length Check radar
467 NMEA450 ERROR Descriptor type Check radar
468 NMEA450 ERROR File length Check radar
469 NMEA450 ERROR Data rate too high Check transmitting equipment
604 VIDEO ERROR Missing Video Hsync Check video cables and video source
605 VIDEO ERROR Missing Video Vsync Check video cables and video source
607 VIDEO ERROR PLL Not locked Contact Consilium
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608 VIDEO ERROR Low Power Check power source
609 VIDEO ERROR Internal sync error Contact Consilium
610 VIDEO ERROR Corrupt Video input signal Check video cables and video source
611 VIDEO ERROR General unit error Contact Consilium
702 AUDIO ERROR Internal error Contact Consilium
703 AUDIO ERROR Hardware error Contact Consilium
708 AUDIO ERROR Configuration error Contact Consilium
836 AUDIO ERROR Microphone test failed Check cables
837 AUDIO ERROR Microphone test failed Check cables
857 POWER FAIL Ext 24V flt Contact Consilium
870 MODULE ID ERROR Double address Contact Consilium
871 CS4K ERROR Cable short Contact Consilium
873 CS4K ERROR Conf not present Contact Consilium
874 CS4K ERROR Present not conf Contact Consilium
879 CS4K ERROR Fuse flt Contact Consilium
880 BATTERY ERROR Battery voltage low Contact Consilium
881 CS4K ERROR Cable brk Contact Consilium
882 CS4K ERROR Cable overload Contact Consilium
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883 POWER FAILURE Power flt Contact Consilium
884 CS4K ERROR Emergency power Contact Consilium
885 BATTERY ERROR Battery Contact Consilium
886 BATTERY ERROR Charging loss Contact Consilium
895 POWER FAIL Low pow in2 Contact Consilium
897 VDR LOW POWER Low pow operating Contact Consilium
902 CS4K ERROR Mains power Contact Consilium
932 CS4K ERROR Cause effect fault Contact Consilium
999 UKNOWN ERROR Error code not found in file Update vdrerrors.xml
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Consilium VDR
Investigative Authority Guide
User Guide
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Phone: +46 31 710 77 00
Fax: +46 31 710 78 00

Navigation Division
Phone:+46 8 563 05 100
Fax:+46 8 563 05 199

Transport Division
Phone:+46 31 710 77 00
Fax:+46 31 710 78 00

Aug 2014
Document No. 5410062-00C02
Part no: 5410062
© 2009-2014, Consilium AB
Consilium VDR Investigative Authority Guide
Revisions:
Date Version Issue by Description
2012-04-25 B02 AOS/SGu Added and corrected PDU settings / editorial.
2014-04-10 C01 AOS Adopted for VDR F2, draft release
2014-08-12 C02 TE/STE Tron password updated, generic player reference,
F2 data download port figure
Table of contents
1 About this manual .................................................................................................. 2

1.1 General ............................................................................................................ 2
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual .......................................................................... 2
1.3 Software for playback of recorded data .......................................................... 3
1.4 System Requirements ...................................................................................... 3
1.5 VDR memory functions VDR F1 /S1 ............................................................. 4
1.6 VDR memory functions VDR F2.................................................................... 4
2 How to download Data from the VDR ................................................................... 5
2.1 From a damaged Capsule ................................................................................ 5
2.2 From a USB memory stick .............................................................................. 5
2.3 From a Capsule connected to a VDR .............................................................. 6
2.3.1 Capsules PROCAP, PDU, LTS and Tron ................................................ 7
2.3.2 PBB .......................................................................................................... 8
2.3.3 Capsules HVR/SVR L3 ........................................................................... 8
2.4 From a USB memory stick via Ethernet output ............................................ 13
3 Data structure ....................................................................................................... 14
3.1 File Types VDR F1/S1 .................................................................................. 14
3.2 File Types VDR F2 ....................................................................................... 14
3.3 PBB data ........................................................................................................ 15
3.4 File Structure ................................................................................................. 16
3.4.1 VDR F2 Directory structure................................................................... 16
3.4.2 File Names ............................................................................................. 17
3.4.3 Sensor data format ................................................................................. 17
4 Appendix A – access VDR network..................................................................... 18
4.1 Change IP ...................................................................................................... 18
4.2 Map Network Drive ...................................................................................... 21
5 Appendix B – Convert audio files to WAV format............................................. 23
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Investigative Authority Guide Consilium VDR
1 About this manual
1.1 General
The Investigative Authority Guide is mainly intended for use by an investigative body.
It contains information on how to download data from the VDR and necessary information
about the downloaded data.
Note!
The setting up, installation and service procedure, which shall be performed by
specially trained technicians, is described in separate manuals.
Danger!
Hazardous voltage!
Do not remove covers! Only authorized personnel are allowed to do so.
1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual
Danger!
Risk of serious or fatal injury to the user and/or severe damage to the product if the
instructions are not followed.
Warning!
Risk of personal injury and/or damage to the product if the instructions are not followed.
Caution!
! Risk of minor or moderate personal injury. Risk of equipment damage, loss of data,
extra work or unexpected results if the instructions are not followed.
Note!
To alert about important facts and conditions.
Information!
To direct to specific instructions, such as where to find additional
information and to tell how to perform a certain operation in an easier way.
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1.3 Software for playback of recorded data

The Voyage Data Player (VDP) program provides an easy to use, interactive way of
playing back voyage data from the VDR or a protective capsule on a PC (Laptop).
The information is presented in a user-friendly Windows interface, where different sensors

are displayed in different windows. All information, including audio playback, is
synchronized in time and simultaneously replayed.
With the VDP it is possible to locate an event or a time sequence of interest using various
search methods. It is possible to run the playback in normal, reverse, fast or step mode. It is
easy to access data by date and time (see chapter 3 for data structure).
The Voyage Data Player and Player guide can be ordered from Consilium Marine &
Safety AB.
1.4 System Requirements

PC/laptop with minimum:
• Operating systems Windows XP
• 20 GB hard disk
• 21-inch monitor recommended
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Other equipment:
• Standard Ethernet (CAT 5E) cable and passwords are needed.
• For L3 capsule: Software L3HVRReader.exe
The special software needed for replaying the data is available on the Investigator kit CD,
or can be ordered from Consilium Marine & Safety AB.
1.5 VDR memory functions VDR F1 /S1

The VDR automatically records and stores data on the Capsule according to IMO
Resolution A.861(20), MSC.214(81) and IEC 61996-1 Ed. 1 for VDR and IEC 61996-2
for S-VDR Such data is stored for 12 hours (optionally longer), and is then automatically
over-written by new data. The VDR also records data to an USB memory stick placed
behind the locked door in Main Unit. In order to safely remove the USB memory stick
follow the Accident/Incident Backup procedure (see User Information). That data will be
saved on the USB memory stick until it is removed and put back again.
Recorded and saved data can be downloaded to a PC (Laptop) in different ways:

1. Directly from the capsule it self, after capsule and/or data storing function has been
exposed to a destroying accident (see 2.1).
2. By after a backup procedure removing the USB memory stick placed in the Main
Unit and copying it (see 2.2).
3. From the capsule connected to the VDR Main Unit via an Ethernet output (see
2.3).
4. From USB stick via Ethernet output.
Optionally other connected input sources can also be recorded, i.e. other radar-, ECDIS-,
conning-displays, ITV, etc. Such data are normally not stored on the capsule memory, but
on other internal or external e.g. on a Portable Black Box (PBB).
1.6 VDR memory functions VDR F2

The VDR F2 fulfills the new requirements defined in IMO resolution MSC.333(90)
and IEC 61996-1 Ed 2.
The new requiremenst define three mandatory storage units with extended storage time.
1. Fixed Capsule ( ProCap) with minimum 48 h storage capacity.
2. FloatFree Capsiule (TRON 40VDR) with minimum 48h storage capacity.
3. LongTermStorage ( LTS) with minum 720h (30 days ) storage capacity.
Recorded and saved data can be downloaded to a PC (Laptop) in different ways:

• Directly from one of the storage capsules it self, after capsule and/or data storing
function has been exposed to a destroying accident (see 2.1).
• From the LTS memory placed in the VDR Main Unit via an Ethernet output (see
2.3).
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2 How to download Data from the VDR
2.1 From a damaged Capsule

A capsule which has been exposed to shock, penetration, fire, deep-sea pressure and
immersion must be treated by specialists before restoring data from its memory.
Danger!
When there is a risk that a capsule has been exposed to such damage Consilium Marine &
Safety must be contacted before trying to restore data from it.
Danger!
In case of a malfunctioning MU but a Capsule not exposed to damage, we do not
recommend connecting the capsule to another MU as there is a risk of loss of data.
Consilium Marine & Safety must be contacted.
2.2 From a USB memory stick

1. Save current capsule data on the USB memory stick (via a Backup procedure, see
User information).
2. Remove USB memory stick and put it into an external PC (Laptop).
3. Install the Player (see Player guide) and enter activation code,
username and password received in Investigator kit.
4. Start the Player.
5. Open File/Import VDR data…
6. Mark source directory, mark “Copy source data files” and set a destination for
the data.
7. View the data in the Player (see Player guide).
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Note!
Never run the Player data directly from the USB memory stick. Always save it on a
PC (Laptop).
NOTE: The VDR records data to the USB memory stick. In order to safely remove
the USB memory stick follow the Accident/Incident procedure. If the USB is removed
from its holder in Main Unit without a previous Backup procedure, data might be
missing or be corrupt.
Note!
When the USB stick is put back into the VDR holder, the saving process of the capsule
memory starts directly, and the previous data will be gradually removed from the USB
stick.
2.3 From a Capsule connected to a VDR

To be able to download data from a capsule or a PBB it is necessary to create a
network connection. Use socket market with DATA for Ethernet cable to PC (laptop),
see figures below. Find what type of Capsule is installed on the vessel.
VDR F1 / S-VDR S1
Ethernet switch DATA socket
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VDR F2
Ethernet DATA socket
For Read access to storage units see table below.

Capsules (see 2.3.1):
Name Manufacturer IP address Directory Username Password
PROCAP/
Consilium 10.2.1.60 usb backup backup
PROCAP S
PDU/PDU-S Consilium 10.2.1.100 data backup backup
Tron Jotron 10.2.1.110 vdr backup backup
LTS Consilium 10.2.1.10 usb backup backup
PBB (see 2.3.2)

PBB Consilium 10.2.1.160 vdrdata vdr vdr
Capsule L3 (see 2.3.3)

HVR/SVR L3 10.2.1.150 - - -
Example: IP address\directory, e.g. PROCAP = 10.2.1.60\usb

2.3.1 Capsules PROCAP, PDU, LTS and Tron
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to DATA socket in the VDR Ethernet switch.
2. Change the IP address of your computer to: “10.2.1.222 and Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0” (see Annex 4.1 - “Change IP”).
3. Map the capsule/PBB as a network drive (see Annex 4.2 - “Map Network
Drive”).
4. Select a free drive (e.g. Z:) and directory according to the table above.
5. When “Connected to local host” write in user name and password from table
above.
6. Download data as follows:
- For a total capsule backup, copy all under drive to a prepared directory on the
connected PC (Laptop).
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- If a selected time window shall be downloaded. Study the capsule file

structure under 3.3 below and find the relevant sequence of sub directories
corresponding to required time window.
2.3.2 PBB
Connect via FTP (ftp://10.2.1.160/vdrdata). User “vdr” has a read-only access to the PBB.
2.3.3 Capsules HVR/SVR L3
Note!
Do not download data when VDR is recording to the capsule.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to DATA socket in the VDR Ethernet switch.
2. Turn the VDR power on with the Power and Battery switches inside main unit
(see User Guide, part User Information).
3. Change the IP address of your computer to: “10.2.1.222 and Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0” (see Annex 4.1 - “Change IP”).
4. Create a new folder placed in C:\ where to put the data. Make sure that the
destination drive has enough of free space.
5. Install and start a separate data downloading software - L3CapsuleReader
(versions 2.21 or later, available in e.g. Investigators kit).
6. Set the L3 capsule’s IP address (normally 10.2.1.150).
L3HVR Reader
7. Click “Connect”.
Status field shall display “Connection – OK”.
8. Click “Browse” and select the created folder.
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Status:
Connection - 7
OK
9. Select amount of latest data (in MB) to be retrieved.

Note! Do not use option “All”.
Do NOT use All 9
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10. Click on “Start” to begin the downloading.
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11. “Reading from capsule finished” will pop-up when downloading is ready.
Click “OK”.
12. To restore VDR files from the downloaded raw data click “From file…”.
A window will appear showing the files downloaded at previous step.
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13. Configuration files:

To retrieve the configuration files select VDRConfig0000.hvr (or a file with other
number) and click “Open”.
If the program finds a sequence of files (with higher numbers) it will ask whether
to process them as well.
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14. Data files:

To retrieve the recorded data select VDRData0000.hvr (or a file with other
number) and click “Open”.
If the program finds a sequence of files (with higher numbers) it will ask whether
to process them as well.
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2.3.3.1 HVR/SVR L3 data for Player
Note!
Before importing a data session in the Player, configuration files shall be unpacked
and manually copied to the data session’s folder. See instruction below.
15. Open your L3HVR folder. Open VdrConfig folder.
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16. Open the folder most recent (in time) e.g. 20100917_1553. Move the
“VdrExport.txt” and the “.xml” files to the data session’s folder.
It is recommended to repeat this procedure with all VdrConfig folders.
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17. This is a view of correct data session folder for the Player.
To analyze the data continue in Player guide.
Additional info:
Approximate data size per minute is 3-6MB. Maximal data amount for a 4GB
capsule is 3960MB.
Number of files with the raw data depends on the requested data size and on
the file size limit (default 4MB).
File name consist of capsule's partition name and file number (four last
characters). Numbering starts from 0 (0000). File type (extension) is .hvr
Files with VDR configurations are named VDRConfigNNNN.hvr
(L3CapsuleReader always reads 4MB from the capsule's configuration partition).
2.4 From a USB memory stick via Ethernet output

For special instruction contact Consilium Marine & Safety.
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3 Data structure
3.1 File Types VDR F1/S1

All data is recorded when received or at preset intervals, and stored in folders for each
minute of the hour. All input data is written in the form of digital files. It takes the
following form:
• Navigational data, depth, speed, IEC 61162/NMEA-compatible data, etc., is

stored as text files once per minute. The VDR makes no attempt to decode the
NMEA data, it just stores it. At viewing time, it is up to the player application to
decode the NMEA protocol data and display it.
• Sound information from microphones, VHF communications, etc., is stored in

the form of compressed MPEG1 layer 2 sound files, once per minute, one for
each of the four mixer output channels.
• Video from radar and other high-resolution video sources is stored as JPEG files
once every 15 seconds, in one file for each of the input channels.
• Ship specific data and configuration of the data needed for replaying are saved as
configuration text files (VDR config).
3.2 File Types VDR F2

The names of files shall comply with the following syntax
YYMMDD,hhmmss,NN,????????.nnn
YYMMDD,hhmmss = UTC time

NN = Data specific
???????? = IMO number
nnn = file type
• Navigational data, depth, speed, IEC 61162/NMEA-compatible data, etc., is

stored as text files once per minute. ( NN = DD)
140228,123100,DD,1234567.log
• Sound information from microphones, VHF communications, etc., is stored in

the form of compressed Mp3 sound files, once per minute, one for each audio
output channels.
140228,123100,M1,1234567.mp3
• Video from radar and other high-resolution video sources is stored as PNG files
once every 15 seconds, in one file for each of the input channels.
140228,123100,R1,1234567.png
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• Ship specific data and configuration of the data needed for replaying are saved as
configuration text files
VDR config NN = CF
140228,123100,CF,1234567.xml
Opertaion Performance Test NN = OP
140228,123100,OP,1234567.txt
3.3 PBB data
Data is stored divided into 6-hour portions starting from time 00:00 (00:00-05:59,
06:00-11.59, 12:00-17.59, 18:00-23:59). Each portion is stored in a separate
directory named according to the time of its creation: YYMMDD-HHMM (e.g. 070320-
0000, 070320-0600 etc.).
A new directory is also created when PBB or VDR is restarted (so directories with
arbitrary time in the names are possible: e.g. 070320-1739 followed by
070320-1800).
Note!
Time used for data division is a PBB time (synchronization with VDR time will be
implemented in a later PBB software version).
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3.4 File Structure
Zip file in lowest

level in file structure
Configuration info
YYMMDD, HHMMSS, CF, < IMO num >.xml
Vdr Export.txt Internal Player use
Xtracfg HHMMSS.zip
Proprietary info/manuals
for non standard sensors
The lowest level in the file structure consists of a compressed folder

named .zip.
All files are stored in a common directory structure on the hard disk consisting of:
One-minute directories for each stored minute of information, containing the audio
channel files, high-res, low-res video files, and the Data file containing text.
100 (00-99) one-minute directories put into hundred-minute directories.
• 100 (00-99) hundred-minute directories put into ten-thousand-minute directories
• 100 (00-99) ten-thousand-minute directories put into one-million-minute

directories
• 100 (00-99) one-million-minute directories put into the main directory.
There is no way of telling the exact time that data was recorded by looking at the directory
names. The time stamps are in the Data file of each minute directory. The interpretation of
the data should be left to the Voyage Data Player. After 12 hours of data has been stored,
the oldest data is removed as the next minute is recorded.
3.4.1 VDR F2 Directory structure
In VDR F2 all data is organized in 6h blocks as for thePBB.
Each 6 h block is named as YYMMDD-hhmm
example 140228-1800
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3.4.2 File Names

All file names are according to IEC 61996-1 and -2.
3.4.3 Sensor data format

Serial sensor data in IEC 61162-1 format is stored in the Data file. Data from Consilium
Signal converter interfaces are transformed into IEC 61162-1 format.
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4 Appendix A – access VDR network
4.1 Change IP
Connect the PC to the Ethernet switch in the Main unit, see figures below.
VDR F1 / S-VDR S1
Ethernet switch DATA socket
VDR F2
Ethernet DATA socket
Make sure that Your PC TCP/IP settings are set as follows:
- Open your Networks connections from the Control Panel on your PC.
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- Right-click on Local Area Connection and select properties.
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Select TCP/IP and select properties.
Make sure that your settings are correct. Click OK, OK.
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4.2 Map Network Drive
Open My Computer and select “Map Network Drive” under Tools.
Select a drive letter (Z:) and type in the capsule’s IP address and directory
according to the table on page 6, as follows:
- E.g. \\10.2.1.60\usb (for PROCAP)

- E.g. \\10.2.1.110\vdr (for Tron)
- E.g. \\10.2.1.100\data (for PDU)
Click Finish.
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Type in the appropriate User name and Password.

Click OK.
You are mapped and ready to look into the data files.
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5 Appendix B – Convert audio files to WAV format
Copy the CONVERTER directory from the CD to your PC

Open the directory and start the program by clicking on the Converter.exe file
Select Wav and Start
1.Fill in Source Directory [ SOURCE ] where the 6h VDR data is stored

( YYMMDD-0000 or YYMMDD-0600 or YYMMDD-1200 or YYMMDD-1800).
2.Fill in Destination Directory [ DESTINATION] where you want the .wav files to be
stored.
3.Fill in [OFFSET START] if you don’t want the conversion to start at the first minute
in 6 h source directory.
4. Fill in length in minutes if you want to stop the conversion before the end of the 6 h
directory
Please note that each channel converted wav file will be about 3.7 MB i.e. with 8
configured audio channels, each hour that is converted will require 60*8’*3.7 = 1.8
GB of free disk space on the destination directory
5.
1.
3. 4.
2.
5. Press the compare button and the conversion will start

It will take about 5-10 seconds for each minute to convert i.e. one hour conversion
will aprox. take 5 -10 minutes
When ready close the window
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User Guide Appendix Consilium VDR F2
APPENDIX
Table of contents
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................ 1
1 ANNEX I – EQUIPMENT RECYCLING .................................................................................... 2
2 ANNEX II – ENERGY SAVING.................................................................................................. 4
3 ANNEX III – EQUIPMENT LABELING .................................................................................... 5
Revisions:
Date Version Issued by Description
2014-05-16 A01 STE Created from 5410089
5410092A01 1
User Guide Appendix Consilium VDR F1/S-VDR S1
1 ANNEX I – EQUIPMENT RECYCLING
RMRS RULES FOR EQUIPMENT UTILIZATION
Following actions to be taken into consideration by the owner according to the paragraph 219 of the
“Technical Regulations on the Safety of Sea Transport Items”:
“The safety of decommissioned or subject to utilization sea transport infrastructure item shall
be ensured by the owner of such item or operating organization. During this period it is
necessary to perform regular monitoring of safety condition of the decommissioned sea
transport infrastructure item which has been”:
Consilium standard warranty conditions comprising the following:
 Warranty on the equipment is valid for a period not exceeding 12 months from
acceptance of a vessel or 18 months from notification of equipment delivery from
factory whichever is sooner.
When equipment has to be utilized:
 It should be done according to Consilium recommendations mentioned below.

 The company utilizing ships/ship equipment shall develop appropriate utilization
documentation for each equipment where technological process modes, scope and
sequence of utilization stages are specified (ref. to paragraph 160 of the “Technical
Regulations on the Safety of Sea Transport Items”).
Consilium recommendations for utilization of VDR components according to

“Interim provisions for the application of the Technical Regulations on the Safety on Sea
Transport items in the RS activity”:
 Survey of materials and products prior to recycling has to be carried out in conformity
with requirements set in paragraphs 158 and 160 of “Technical Regulations”.
 Report by the established form 6.3.79RF has to be issued and documentation on
recycling has to be approved by the bodies authorized for approval of documentation
on recycling in conformity with the legislation specified in subparagraph “a” of the
paragraph 160 of the “Technical Regulations”.
 All VDR components (VDR Main Unit, RCU2 Remote Control Unit, VGU Video
Grabber Unit, AMU Audio Mixer Unit, AM2 Microphone(s), FRM Capsules and
optional Signal Converters (DDU / SIXNET Units) and other optional interfaces shall
be switched off and disconnected from the their power sources.
 All VDR components (as above) interfacing with and/or receiving signals from
Navigational Sensors, Alarm Systems, Surveillance/Monitoring Systems and other
sources shall be duly disconnected from all these systems.
 It is recommended to protect and maintain wires/cables and retain for any future
upgrade or installation of a replacement system.
 All VDR components (as above) shall be packed into proper cartons/containers for
transportation to the utilization company.
2 5410092A01
 The utilization company considers itself how to utilize and recycle VDR components
according to Russian Federation rules for utilization of such components and
paragraph 219 of the “Technical Regulations on the Safety of Sea Transport Items”.
VDR PCB/Module units can be easily dismounted from the metallic cabinets (i.e.
from all units as stated above) and utilized/recycled separately as electronic
equipment.
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2 ANNEX II – ENERGY SAVING
“Technical Regulations on the Safety of Sea Transport Items”, approved by the RF Government
Order No. 620 of 12 August 2010, declare following in Paragraph 6:
“Designers, builders and manufacturers of sea transport and infrastructure items shall ensure
the energy efficiency of such items”.
VDR UNITS AND MODULES
VDR Main Unit is using AC-supply powered from the ship’s 230V AC emergency power supply.
The Main Unit is then feeding other units with internal DC power providing protection against
excessive voltage and interference.
VDR Units are developed in accordance with following Consilium guidelines:

- Modular platform design based on re-use of proven hardware architectures (ARM and
Blackfin) yielding stability and reliability.
- Software running under Linux and dedicated signal processor operating system yielding
stability and reliability during normal operation.
- Quality of selected material i.e. recognized brand name components.
The Consilium VDR uses low power dissipation components and is based on solid state technology
without moving parts such as rotating storage media and cooling fans. This reduces wear and
maintenance to a minimum.
POWER CONSUMPTION CALCULATION
NOTE: Below mentioned calculation is given with a margin by a factor of two on power
consumption. The reason for this is to calculate and select a proper power supply with additional
power reserve for future possibility to expand the VDR system.
VDR System, power consumption (example):

1.) VDR Main Unit: Power consumption ~ 0.8 А @230VAC ≤ 190 VA.
This includes providing internal DC-supply to:
- RCU2 (Remote Control Unit)
- AMU (Audio Mixer Unit)
- VGU (Video Grabber Unit)
- FRM (Capsules)
2.) Signal Converter DDU or SIXNET: Power consumption ~ 0.2 A @ 230VAC ≤ 50 VA.
3.) Connection of optional PBB (Portable Black Box): Power consumption ~ 20 VAC from
ship’s 230V AC emergency power supply.
Total power supply needed: 190 (VDR MU) + 50 (DDU) + 20 (PBB) = 260 VA.
Recommended power supply for the mentioned example: 230V AC, 260 VA.
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3 ANNEX III – EQUIPMENT LABELING
RUSSIAN MARK OF CONFORMITY

“Technical Regulations on the Safety of Sea Transport Items”, approved by the RF Government
Order No. 620 of 12 August 2010, declare the following:
“Technical regulation items whose conformity with the Technical Regulations is confirmed
shall have a conformity mark, as prescribed by the Russian Federation legislation on technical
regulation”
The following component of the VDR System is labeled according to the Russian Federation
Government Order “On Conformity Mark” No. 696 of 19 November 2003 and Section 20 of the
“Technical Regulations on the Safety of Sea Transport Items” mentioned above, before delivery
to the Customer:
VDR Main Unit:

Label to be placed on front of the cabinet.
Front
a). “Unit Label” with the name and part number of the component:
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b). “Russian Mark of Conformity”:
Note: The Conformity Mark image is to be monochrome and to contrast with the color of the surface
on which it is applied (See RF Government Order “On Conformity Mark” No. 696 of 19 November
2003).
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EU MARK OF CONFORMITY (“WHEELMARK”)

Following component of the VDR System is labeled according to EU DIRECTIVE ON MARINE
EQUIPMENT before delivery of the system to the Customer:
VDR Main Unit:
Label to be placed on front of the unit.
Front
a). “Unit Label” with the name and part number of the component:
b). “Wheelmark” label:
Note: “Wheelmark” label shall indicate appropriate year, see example above: 0735 14.
0735 indicates the notified body (BSH). 14 indicates production, system is assembled in 2014.
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1 About this manual .................................................................................................. 4

1 About this manual

This manual contains all on-board relevant documents related to the

1.2 Symbols Used in the Manual

Signal Vdr Storage

2.2 Physical overview

VDR Main Unit

VHF AMU ProCap

3 Instructions on normal operation of the VDR

Actual storage time on

3.2 The Remote Control Unit RCU2

The Menu system

Alerts OPT Settings System Scan Opt menu 3

The OPT has a timeout that

Operational performance test (OPT)

3.2.1.1 Navigational data (including propulsion and rudder info)

Navigation 1 Navigation 2 Propulsion

3.2.1.2 Video test

3.2.1.3 Audio test

3.2.1.4 Alarms and status signal test

4 Instructions and actions in case of an Alert from the

4.1 Alerts caused by an external unit outside the VDR

4.2 Alerts caused internally in the VDR

4.3 Alerts caused by capacity limitations

5 How to copy data from the VDR

Name Manufacturer IP address Directory Username Password

Optional Consilium 10.2.1.160 vdrdata vdr vdr or

5.1 VDR file structure

00 -99 Vdr config.xml Vdr export.txt

00 00 00 00 First minute file after the

01 11 23 59 Minute file 01112359

Time stamp Vessel IMO number

130915,162400,DD,7633155.log Data Event file

130915,162400,Mx,7633155.mp3 Audio data

130915,162400,Rx,7633155.png Video data

5.2 Event log file structure

Event log data file

6 Instructions for verification of sensor data through

7.2 How to restart the VDR

Power off the VDR

1. Stop the VDR application by

2. Remove the battery

3. Disconnect the incoming

Start the system

8 VDR Clock synchronization

8.2 UTC cautions

8.3 Validity checking

GGA – Global positioning fix data

Field # Field Type Definition Note