MDR290

Paper-less Course Recorder

User’s Manual

IM 80B12R09E

IM 80B12R09E
7th Edition
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MDR290 Paper-less Course Recorder

User’s Manual

IM 80B12R09E 7th Edition

Contents
Foreword ·············································································· iv
1. Outline ·········································································· 1-1
1.1 Outline ················································································· 1-1
1.2 Introduction of Main Function ················································· 1-1

2. Identifying Parts and Display Configuration ························ 2-1

2.1 Identifying Parts ···································································· 2-1
2.2 Display Configuration ···························································· 2-2
2.2.1 Function of Margin Display Area ·····················································2-3

2.2.1.1 COURSE, RUDDER display ················································2-3

2.2.1.2 GPS display / Alarm display ·················································2-3

2.2.1.3 Spinner············································································2-3

2.3 Key Panel ············································································· 2-4

3. Display Introduction and Operation ···································· 3-1

3.1 Startup and Shutdown ··························································· 3-2
3.1.1 Startup ······················································································3-2

3.1.2 Shutdown ··················································································3-2

3.1.3 Other startup function···································································3-2

Starting up with Calibration mode ····················································3-2

Starting up with default Backlight setting ·········································3-2

3.2 Operation mode ···································································· 3-3

3.2.1 Operation mode ··········································································3-3

3.2.1.1 Quadrant display area (ZONE)・Heading display area (COURSE) 3-4

3.2.1.2 Rudder angle display area ···················································3-5

3.2.1.3 Scroll speed (NORMAL/FAST) ·············································3-5

3.2.1.4 Time Stamp ······································································3-6

3.2.1.5 Pen up (Data input time out) ················································3-6

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3.2.2 Reproduce mode ········································································3-7

3.2.3 Search function···········································································3-8

3.2.3.1 Search for handwritten notes················································3-8

3.2.3.2 Search by time ································································3-8

3.2.4 Handwriting mode ·······································································3-9

3.2.5 Cleaning mode ········································································· 3-10

3.2.6 Operating SD memory card mode ················································· 3-11

3.2.6.1 Operation panel······························································· 3-12

3.2.6.2 Terminal········································································· 3-12

3.2.7 Serial terminal mode ······························································· 3-13

3.3 External SD memory card operations ······································ 3-14

3.4 SD memory card (PC operation) ············································· 3-16
3.4.1 Chart data ··············································································· 3-16

3.4.2 Logging data ············································································ 3-16

3.4.3 Folder arrangement on SD memory card········································ 3-16

4. Setting ············································································ 4-1

4.1 Setting 1: LCD setting ···························································· 4-2
4.1.1 LCD level control·········································································4-2

4.1.2 Day / Night mode select································································4-3

4.2 Setting 2: Date and time setting ··············································· 4-4

4.2.1 Date and time setting ···································································4-5

4.2.2 Touch screen calibration ·······························································4-5

4.3 Setting 3: Various setting ······················································· 4-6

4.3.1 Select a color palette (DAY/NIGHT mode) ········································4-6

4.3.2 Adjust display brilliance (Lighting time of the screen) ··························4-7

4.3.3 Feed rate (Chart scroll speed)························································4-7

4.3.4 Per feed (Scroll value on the Reproduce mode) ·································4-7

4.4 Key switches operation ·························································· 4-8

4.4.1 Setting 1: LCD setting (Key switches operation)·································4-8

4.4.2 Setting 3: Various setting (Key switches operation) ·····························4-9

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5. Specifications ·································································· 5-1

5.1 Power supply, Power consumption ·········································· 5-1
5.2 Environmental Specifications ················································· 5-1
5.3 Storage media ······································································· 5-1
5.4 Input signal Specifications and Circuits ··································· 5-2
5.5 Dip Switch settings ································································ 5-3

6. Maintenance, Inspection ··················································· 6-1

6.1 Daily inspection, Regular inspection ········································ 6-1
6.2 Safekeeping the logged data ··················································· 6-1
6.3 Deleting the logged data························································· 6-3
6.4 Formatting SD memory card ··················································· 6-4
6.5 System information ······························································· 6-4

7. Troubleshooting······························································· 7-1
7.1 Error contents and countermeasure ········································ 7-1
7.2 Error message ······································································ 7-3
7.2.1 Outline of error message ······························································7-3

7.2.2 Error code list ·············································································7-4

8. Installation ······································································ 8-1

8.1 Installation ··········································································· 8-1
8.1.1 Installation ·················································································8-1

8.1.2 Installation Procedure ··································································8-2

8.2 Wiring ·················································································· 8-2

8.2.1 Power Supply Wiring····································································8-2

8.2.2 Input Signal Wiring ······································································8-3

8.3 Installation Procedure（First Start Up Procedure） ······················ 8-5

Appendix-1 Block Diagram ··················································· A-1

Appendix-2 Components List················································ A-2
Appendix-3 Serial Signal Format ··········································· A-4
Appendix-4 Switch setting V8112GF(V8112GH) ······················ A-6
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the YDK Technologies MDR290 Paper-less Course
Recorder.
This manual describes the functions, installation and wiring procedures, operating
procedures, and lists the handling precautions of the MDR290 Course Recorder.
To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before beginning
operation.

■ Notes
･ The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of
continuing improvements to the instrument’s performance and functions.
･ Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy
of its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please
contact your nearest YDK Technologies dealer.
･ Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this manual without the
permission of YDK Technologies Co., Ltd is strictly prohibited.

■ Trademarks
・ All the brands or names of YDK Technologies’s products used in this manual are either
trademarks or registered trademarks of YDK Technologies Co., Ltd.
・ For purposes of this manual, the TM and ® symbols do not accompany their respective
trademark names or registered trademark names.
・ Company and product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

■ Safety Precautions
The general safety precautions described here must be observed during all phases of
operation.

● Safety Standards and EMC Standards

This Course recorder conforms to IEC safety class I (provided with terminal for protective
grounding), Installation Category II, Measurement category II (CAT II), and EN61326-1
(EMC standard), class A (use in a commercial, industrial, or business environment).
This Course recorder is designed for indoor use

● About This Manual

・ This manual should be read by the end user.
・ Read this manual thoroughly and have a clear understanding of the product before
operation.
・ This manual explains the functions of the product. YDK Technologies does not
guarantee that the product will suit a particular purpose of the user.
・ Under absolutely no circumstances may the contents of this manual be transcribed or
copied, in part or in whole, without permission.
・ The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
・ Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of
its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors or omissions,
please contact your nearest YDK Technologies dealer.
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●Precautions Related to the Protection, Safety, and Alteration of the Product

The following safety symbols are used on the product and in this manual.

"Handle with care." To avoid injury and damage to the instrument,

the operator must refer to the explanation in the manual.

“Risk of Electric Shock”

Protective ground terminal

AC

"High temperature." To avoid injury caused by hot surface, do not

touch locations where this symbol appears.

・ For the protection and safe use of the product and the system controlled by it, be sure
to follow the instructions and precautions on safety that are stated in this manual
whenever you handle the product. Take special note that if you handle the product in a
manner that violates these instructions, the protection function of the product may be
damaged or impaired. In such cases, YDK Technologies does not guarantee the quality,
performance, function, and safety of the product.

・ When installing protection and/or safety circuits such as lightning protection devices
and equipment for the product and control system or designing or installing separate
protection and/or safety circuits for fool-proof design and fail-safe design of the
processes and lines that use the product and the control system, the user should
implement these using additional devices and equipment.

・ If you are replacing parts or consumable items of the product, make sure to use parts
specified by YDK Technologies.

・ Do not modify this product.

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● Power Supply
Ensure that the source voltage matches the voltage of the power supply before
turning ON the power.

● Protective Grounding
Make sure to connect the protective grounding to prevent electric shock before
turning ON the power.

● Necessity of Protective Grounding

Never cut off the internal or external protective earth wire or disconnect the wiring
of the protective earth terminal. Doing so invalidates the protective functions of
the instrument and poses a potential shock hazard.

● Defect of Protective Grounding

Do not operate the instrument if the protective earth or fuse might be defective.
Make sure to check them before operation.

● Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable liquids or vapors.
Operation in such environments constitutes a safety hazard.

● Do Not Remove Covers

The cover should be removed by YDK Technologies’s qualified personnel only.
Opening the cover is dangerous, because some areas inside the instrument have
high voltages.

● External Connection
Connect the protective grounding before connecting to the item under
measurement or to an external control unit.

● Damage to the Protective Structure

Operating the Course recorder in a manner not described in this manual may
damage its protective structure.

● Do not allow this device to get wet

Do not operate with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock. Do not allow
water to enter inside this device. Doing so might cause fire or malfunction.
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■ Exemption from Responsibility

･ YDK Technologies makes no warranties regarding the product except those stated in
the WARRANTY that is provided separately.
･ YDK Technologies assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage, direct or
indirect, caused by the user or any unpredictable defect of the product.

■ Handling Precautions
・ Use care when cleaning the recorder, especially any plastic parts. When cleaning, wipe
using a dry soft cloth. Do not use chemicals such as benzene or thinner, since these
may cause discoloring and deformation.
・ Keep electrically charged objects away from the signal terminals. This may damage
the recorder.
・ Do not apply volatile chemicals to the door glass, display, panel keys, etc. Do not allow
rubber and vinyl products to remain in contact with the recorder for long periods of
time. This may damage the recorder.
・ When not in use, make sure to turn OFF the power switch.
・ If there are any symptoms of trouble such as strange odors or smoke coming from the
recorder, immediately turn OFF the power switch and the power supply source. Then,
contact your nearest YDK Technologies dealer.
・ Do not perform an insulation resistance test using a mega ohmmeter. Doing so causes
malfunction.
・ Do not operate with holding a liquid material such as a beverage. If it is spilled on the
system, wipe it off quickly.
・ Do not add shock to display area or key button.
Also, do not operate with sharp pointed object or tip of the finger nail. It may cause
damage.
・ If dust is concerned, cover the system with vinyl sheet etc.
Be sure to apply appropriate curing/protection if welding or construction is carried out
near the system in order to avoid damage from sparks etc.

■Data recording capacity

・ Recording capacity of the onboard memory is about 1 month.
・ Data will not be recorded if there is no more capacity on the onboard memory.
・ Export the recorded data to SD memory card every month.

■Handling of the SD memory card

・ Be sure to use SD memory card attached to this unit. Operation cannot be guaranteed
with other SD memory cards.
・ It cannot compensate for the loss of stored data in the SD memory card due to
malfunction of the unit or erroneous operation.
・ It cannot compensate for the loss or change of the data due to long-term use.
・ We recommend you to back up important data in the SD memory card.
・ The SD memory card has a maximum number of times of writing and it is treated as a
consumable item. (Frequent use case)
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■ How to Use This Manual

The following markings are used in this manual.
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the
instrument. This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user
must refer to the user’s manual for special instructions. The same symbol
appears in the corresponding place in the user’s manual to identify those
instructions. In the manual, the symbol is used in conjunction with the word
“WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

WARNING
Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to the user.

CAUTION
Calls attentions to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or damage
to the instrument or user’s data, and precautions that can be taken to prevent such
occurrences.

Note
Calls attention to information that is important for proper operation of the instrument.
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1. Outline
1.1 Outline
Paper-less Course Recorder instantaneously logs Gyro data, Pilot data and GPS data,
and displays them on the touch panel LCD.
There are following functions; Chart indication, Scroll, and Hand writing by stylus. So
you can use this Paper-less Course Recorder as if you use the existing Paper Course
Recorder.

1.2 Introduction of Main Function

・Logging function
- Data received at COM ports is saved to onboard memory.

・Chart function
- Displays Heading (Gyro) and Rudder angle information (Pilot) on chart.
- Displayed chart is recorded as image file, and recorded data can be redisplayed.
- Any comments and information can be added on chart by handwriting function.
- Recorded data can be searched and redisplayed by specifying time or the point of
handwritten notes.

・SD memory card operation.

- Recorded data inside onboard memory can be stored in SD memory card.
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2. Identifying Parts and

Display Configuration
2.1 Identifying Parts
⑨

⑥ ② ① ⑩
⑤ ④ ③
Overview
Items and Function
No Items Function
① Power switch Turns the power on and off
② SET switch Is used for various settings.
③ NEXT switch Is used for various settings.
④ MENU switch Is used for various settings.
⑤ Touch pen (Stylus) For writing notes on screen.
⑥ SD memory card slot Accepts SD memory card
⑦ Status display LED Normal: Green, Alarm: Red
⑧ LCD with touch panel Displays data, and is used for operations.
⑨ Fuse Protection element
⑩ Connector Port for providing signal or power supply
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2.2 Display Configuration

The screen of recorder is composed of 3 areas: Main Function Display Area, Icon
Display Area, and Margin Display Area.

① Main Function Display Area ：Displays the received data with charts, lines, and
values. Notes can be added to this area with stylus.
② Icon Display Area ：Displays icons representing functions. Available icons
are different for each screens.
③ Margin Display Area ：Displays COURSE, RUDDER, GPS／ALARM, time,
and spinner.
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2.2.1 Function of Margin Display Area

Example of Margin Dsiplay Area

2.2.1.1 COURSE, RUDDER Angle display

Indicates course and rudder values. Both values are updated every 1.2 seconds.
If the data is not received, ***.** is displayed. (See 3.2.1.5 Pen up (Data input time out))

2.2.1.2 GPS display / Alarm display

GPS data is logged to onboard memory, but it is not displayed on the screen.

While receiving the GPS signal, is displayed.

When the GPS signal is interrupted for 3 seconds or longer, this field turns blank.
(See 3.2.1.5 Pen up (Data input time out))
Also, this field preferentially indicates alarms: onboard memory alarm (OM_ALM：xxx)
and SD memory card alarm (SD_ALM：xxx).

So, if alarm is issued, alarm indication overrides in this field.

2.2.1.3 Spinner
Spinner indicates chart speed, and the blue line rotates one time
every 1.2 seconds.
Symbol “N” = Chart speed is normal.
Symbol “F” = Chart speed is fast.
If system failure occurs, spinner will stop or moves irregularly.
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2.3 Key Panel

④ ② ①

⑤ ③

① Power Switch ：Turns power ON/OFF.

② Key Switch ：Key switches for operations. After power on, these switches
are illuminated by backlight.
③ Touch pen ：Touch pen and its slot. Touch pen is used to write notes on
the touch panel LCD.
④ Status display LED ：Indicates the system status by two different colors.
- Green light: Normal status.
- Red light: Alarm status
If an alarm is issued or sensor signal is interrupted for
more than 3 seconds, the LED turns red.
⑤ SD memory card slot ：Accepts SD memory card. Specified SD memory card
supplied by YDK Technologies must be used for proper
operation.

Note
・ Insert SD memory card only when you export the recorded data to the card.
If SD memory card is left in the slot for a long time, the card may slide out or the slot
may be damaged due to vibration etc.
・ Please close the memory card slot cover during normal use.
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3. Display Introduction and Operation

You can switch displays by touching icons or key switch operation as per below
diagram.

Operation flowchart

Name of mode Function Page

1 Operation mode Displays the recording chart. 3-3

2 Reproduce mode Displays the recorded chart. 3-7
3 Handwriting mode Adds information to the chart with stylus. 3-9
4 Cleaning mode Disables the touch panel for cleaning the LCD. 3-10
5 Time search Searches the chart by specifying the time. 3-8
6 Calibration mode Adjusts the position of the touch panel. 4-5
Copies the logged data from onboard memory to
Operating SD memory card
7 SD memory card. Also, Buffer clear is available in 3-11
mode
this mode.
8 Serial terminal mode Displays the received serial data. 3-13
9 LCD setting Sets the backlight’s brilliance and contrast. 4-2
10 Date and time setting Sets time. 4-5
11 Various setting Setting feed rate , etc. 4-6
Note
MDR290 has two types, one is single channel type, and the other is dual channel type.
Operation mode screen of single channel type shows Heading and Quadrant. And,dual
channel type shows the rudder angle in addition to the Heading and Quadrant.
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3.1 Startup and Shutdown

3.1.1 Startup
When the power switch is turned ON (l), the recorder will start up.
If launched normally, the boot screen is displayed. And it changes to operation mode
screen, and starts logging the data.

3.1.2 Shutdown
The recorder will shut down by turning OFF(o) the power switch.
Also, “Operating SD memory card mode” has shut down function, as well as reboots
function.

3.1.3 Other startup function

・Starting up with Calibration mode
Hold down the “SET” key, and turn on the power switch. Recorder will start up in
Calibration mode directly. (See 4.2.2 Calibration mode)

・Starting up with Backlight Default

Hold down the “NEXT” key, and turn on the power switch. Backlight’s brilliance and
contrast will return to default setting.
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3.2 Operation mode

You can operate most of function by using touch panel. You are required to operate Key
switches when Cleaning mode or Key switch operation is active.

3.2.1 Operation mode

This screen displays heading and rudder angle by chart.
You can move to other modes by touching icons.

・Quadrant display area, Heading display area, Rudder display area

Received data is recorded and displayed in these areas.
Latest data is displayed at the top of the screen, and the screen scrolls downwards.

・List of icons

LOCK Moves to Cleaning mode by pressing this icon for 2 seconds or

(HOLD) more.
Setting Moves to LCD setting display
Redisplay Move to Reproduce mode
Pen Move to Handwriting mode
Handwriting Moves to Reproduce mode, and displays the latest point of
search handwritten note.
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3.2.1.1 Quadrant display area (ZONE)・Heading display area (COURSE)

Displays the heading in 4 quadrants, each representing 90-deg.
ZONE COURSE Arrowed line indicates the direction of increment.

1 0°＜ 90°

2 90°＜ 180°

3 180°＜ 270°

4 270°＜ 360°

1 360°＝0° Restarts from zone 1

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3.2.1.2 Rudder angle display area

RUDDER(40゜model)
Rudder angle RUDDER
PORT 0 ～ 40゜ 0～-40DEGREE
MIDSHIP 0DEGREE
STARBOARD 0 ～ 40゜ 0～40DEGREE

RUDDER (45゜model)
Rudder angle RUDDER
PORT 0 ～ 45゜ 0～, -45DEGREE
MIDSHIP 0DEGREE
STARBOARD 0 ～ 45゜ 0～45DEGREE

RUDDER (80゜model)
Rudder angle RUDDER
PORT 0 ～ 80゜ 0～-80DEGREE
MIDSHIP 0DEGREE
STARBOARD 0 ～ 80゜ 0～80DEGREE

3.2.1.3 Scroll speed (NORMAL/FAST)

・Chart scroll speed
Scroll speed can be confirmed by the spinner
(See pictures on the right).
Normal: Scrolls one dot every 36 seconds.
Fast: Scrolls one dot every 3.6 seconds.
Scroll speed can be changed during operation. In Reproduce mode, blue line is
displayed for NORMAL scroll speed, and yellow line for FAST scroll speed.
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3.2.1.4 Time Stamp

Time stamp is added to the chart when power is turned on and also every half-page is
scrolled.
To have half-page scrolled, it takes the time below.
NORMAL: 120minutes, FAST: 12 minutes

system power START YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS

on

scrolled half YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS

page XXX.XX YXXX.XX COURSE RUDDER

The horizontal line is the time stamp position.

3.2.1.5 Pen up (Data input timeout)

If the receiving data is interrupted for 3 seconds or more, the recorder gets into the Pen
up.
In case of GYRO or PILOT signal time-out, data field changes to ***.**, and it stops

plotting the chart lines. While GPS signal is interrupted, mark will not be
displayed in the Margin Display Area.
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3.2.2 Reproduce mode

Touch the icon to enter this mode.
Recorded chart can be redisplayed in this mode.
Data logging continues in the background during this mode.

・List of icons
HOME Moves to Operation mode
Previous Scrolls and displays the older data.
Next Scrolls and displays the newer data.
Handwriting Moves to handwriting mode
mode
Handwrite Moves to the latest point of handwritten note.
search
Time search Moves to the Time search display.
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3.2.3 Search function

Recorded data can be searched in two ways as below.

3.2.3.1 Handwriting search

The latest point of handwritten note can be searched by touching the Handwriting
search icon. By touching the icon, previous handwritten notes are displayed one by one.

3.2.3.2 Time search

Touch the Time search icon to enter this mode.
<How to search the chart by Time>
1) Touch the data input field. (“YYYY”, “MM”, “DD”, “HH”, “MM”, “SS”)
2) Touch the Numerical keypad, and enter time and date.
3) Touch the SERCH icon. Then you move to the target recorded data.

・List of icons
CANCEL Moves to Reproduce mode

・Input range

2000～2099 1～12 1～31

0～23 0～59 0～59

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3.2.4 Handwriting mode

In Operation mode and Reproduce mode, you can add notes by using the stylus.
Touch the pen icon to enter Handwriting mode.
Handwritten data can be added and saved on the chart, and it can be searched in
Reproduce mode.

・List of icons
OK Saves the added handwritten data, and returns to Operation mode or
Reproduce mode.
Pen Changes the pen’s diameter (thickness).
Trash Cancels the added data, which is not saved yet.
Color Displays the selected pen color.
Color Selects the pen color.
palette

Note
・ After touching the OK icon, you cannot delete the added data from the saved chart.
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3.2.5 Cleaning mode

Touch panel becomes unavailable to clean the LCD.

Hold LOCK icon to enter the Cleaning mode.

<Exit Cleaning mode >

Press and hold down “MENU” key for 3 seconds to return to the Operation mode.

PUSH MENU SW icon is not available in this mode.

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3.2.6 Operating SD memory card mode

Exports the logged data from onboard memory to SD memory card.

You can move to Operating SD memory card mode by Touching SD memory card
icon in various setting modes and serial terminal mode.

・List of icons
HOME Moves to Operation mode
Setting Moves to various setting modes
Serial terminal Moves to Serial terminal mode

Note
・ Insert SD memory card only when you export the recorded data to the card.
If SD memory card is left in the slot for a long time, the card may slide out or the slot
may be damaged due to vibration etc.
・ Please close the memory card slot cover during normal use.
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3.2.6.1 Operation panel

Indicates if the SD memory card is present or absent.

1) X mark indicates the SD memory card is not inserted.
2) Insert the SD memory card. Then X mark disappears, and it becomes
ready to export the data.
<To eject the SD memory card>

1) Touch the SD memory card icon.

2) SD memory card icon changes to icon.

3) And it becomes ready to eject SD memory card from the slot.

Displays the available free space in the SD memory card.

Exports the logged data from onboard memory to SD memory card.

Touching this icon will display the size of the logged data. Prepare the SD
memory card having free space larger than the logged data size.
To start recording to the SD memory card, choose OK at the confirmation
screen. Touching OK will start exporting the data.
The data logging will stop during the export.
Starts clearing the onboard memory buffer after confirmation screen.
During the cleaning of the memory buffer, logging is stopped.

Restarts the system after confirmation screen.

3.2.6.2 Terminal
Displays the functional message according to user operation.

Note
・ When the onboard memory becomes full, recorder will stop data logging.
・ As a regular maintenance, export and backup the data to SD memory card and clear
the buffer every month.

Note
・ The data logging stops during “export data” or “buffer clear”.
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3.2.7 Serial terminal mode

Serial terminal mode displays the serial data received at three ports by ASCII format.
Touching serial terminal icon in Operating SD memory card mode will move you to
this mode.
<During this mode, following functions are restricted>
・Main Function Display Area:
Displaying the received data and saving the chart image to the onboard memory.
・Margin Display Area: COURSE, RUDDER, GPS, UTC and Spinner display.

・List of icons
HOME Moves to the Operation mode
Setting Moves to the Various setting
Pause / Start Pause : Stops receiving the signal.
Start : Starts receiving the signal.
Operating SD memory Moves to the Operating SD memory card mode
card mode
Selects COM port.
：GYRO ：PILOT ：GPS
Note
Received data is not logged in this mode. After checking the serial signal, make sure to
return to Operation mode.
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3.3 External SD memory card operations

The followings are the SD memory card operations.
Please refer to “6.2 Safekeeping the logging data” for operation order.

Insert the SD memory card to SD memory card slot. Then X mark disappears.
② Normal mode:Making file are counts = 35Days
Fast mode:Making file are counts = 32Days

Displays the SD memory card’s free space.

If SD memory card does not have enough free space, save the files in SD memory to PC,
and make sufficient free space to backup logged date from MDR290.
③ File Export.
If all files are exported.Then PCR is auto reseted.
Total Export size are xxx MBytes
(OK/Cancel)

When there is not Total Export size are xxx Mbytes.

External SD card don't have enough space.
enough free space on
the SD memory card .
③ Starts exporting the logged data to SD memory card.
Note) Data logging will stop during the export.
Export was started. Export was started.
AAA file is output ... 100%(74/74) AAA file is output ... 100%(74/74)
JPEG file is output ... 88%(238/270) JPEG file is output ... 100%(270/270)
Export is finished.
Please touch OK button. Then PCR is auto reseted.

④ When the export is finished, system will request to restart the

system.
Touch “OK” and restart the system.
After exporting the logged data to SD memory card, check the data by using PC, etc.
And, clear the buffer in the onboard memory.
Note) When the onboard memory becomes full, recorder will stops data logging.
⑥ Buffer clear.
All files are removed. Next Disk is formated.
Then PCR is auto reseted.

Starts clearing the buffer in the onboard memory.

Note) Stops logging the data.
⑦ After the buffer clear, system will request to restart the system.
Touch “OK,” and restart the system.
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Note
・ When the onboard memory becomes full, recorder will stop data logging.
・ As a regular maintenance, export and backup the data to SD memory card and clear
the buffer every month.

Note
・ The data logging stops during “export data” or “buffer clear”.
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3.4 SD memory card (PC operation)

Exported data (“3.3 External SD memory card operations”) can be displayed on PC
monitor.

3.4.1 Chart data

Exported chart data including handwritings can be saved in SD card as JPEG image
file. And, the file can be displayed on PC monitor.
File name: 0001_S_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.jpg～1920_S_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.jpg
(“_S”=Single or STBD rudder angle, “_P”=PORT rudder angle)

3.4.2 Logging data

Exported logging data is saved in SD memory card in MDR290 ordinal format (.AAA).
Keep this file together with JPEG image file.
Note
Each “.AAA” file is exported by cryptogram. You cannot open the file on PC.
These files should be kept in SD memory card or on PC for analysis of any accident.

3.4.3 Folder arrangement in SD memory card

Exported chart and logging data are stored in the folders like the below.

<Information for Logging data (.AAA file) >

1) Size of .AAA file
This recorder makes logging file (.AAA file) every time it’s powered ON.
If the recorder is powered on with no signal received, the .AAA file of 0KB is made
and saved in the onboard memory.
2) Maximum size of .AAA file
One .AAA file can hold one million serial sentences. When it has reached one million
serial sentences, MDR290 will make a new .AAA file. .AAA file filled with one million
serial sentences will be approx. 40MB size.
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4. Setting
Paper-less Course Recorder MDR290 has 3 setting screens.
You can move to the next setting screen by touching the setting icon.

● Setting 1: LCD setting

- LCD backlight adjustment
- LCD brilliance adjustment
- LCD contrast adjustment.

● Setting 2: Date and time setting

- Date, Time setting
- Touch screen calibration

● Setting 3: Various setting

- Day / Night mode select
- Feed rate setting
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4.1 Setting 1: LCD setting

LCD setting has 10 levels LCD backlight adjustment and 32 levels brilliance and
contrast adjustment.

・List of icons
HOME Saves the setting, and moves to the Operation mode.
Setting Saves the setting, and moves to the Setting 2: Date and time setting.
Day / Night Change the Day / Night display on the Operation mode.

4.1.1 LCD level control

Blue bar indicates the level of LCD’s brilliance and contrast.
LCD level control button.
[－] : Reduces LCD level, [＋] : Increases LCD level.
Adjusts LCD backlight. Status display LED and key switch’s
dimmer level can be adjusted together.

Adjusts the LCD’s brilliance level.

Adjusts the LCD’s contrast level.

Note
In case you maximize or minimize these setting unexpectedly, the screen may be
“blackout” or “whiteout”. In this case, please reset to the default LCD settings.
How to reset LCD settings :
Power OFF. Then, power ON during holding down the “NEXT” key.
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4.1.2 Day / Night mode select

Select DAY/NIGHT icons, and touch the HOME or Setting icon.

Then, the setting is reflected.
LCD backlight, brilliance level, contrast level, status display LED and key switch’s
dimmer level will change to “DAY” or “NIGHT” setting.
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4.2 Setting 2: Date and time setting

Date and time setting screen has the following 2 functions.
- Date and time setting
- Touch screen calibration

・List of icons
HOME Moves to the Operation mode
Setting Moves to the Setting 3: Various setting
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4.2.1 Date and time setting

・GPS input
Adjusts the time data by GPS clock data.
This icon is valid when GPS signal input is available.

Recorder’s internal clock is independent from GPS clock.

However it will be adjusted automatically when the time difference becomes 3 seconds
or more.

・Manual input
Touch the each date and time’s frame and input the value by numerical keyboard.
New time count shall start once the value input is complete.

・Input range

2000～2099 1～12 1～31

0～23 0～59 0～59

"Day" is set to the 1st of the following month if the input value is out of range of the
calendar.
Example) 2/31 (Feb 31) -> 3/1 (Mar 1)

After adjusting the recorder’s clock, time stamp is added to the chart data.

4.2.2 Touch screen calibration

Adjust the touch panel’s position

[+] targets are displayed on all four corners of the screen.

Touch and hold the targets at the center with touch pen (in the
order of left top, right top, left bottom, and right bottom) until
they disappear. After all targets disappear, it moves to the
Operation mode.

Hold down the “SET” key with turn on the power switch. Recorder will start up by
Calibration mode directly.
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4.3 Setting 3: Various setting

Various setting display has DAY/NIGHT mode, Feed rate, and Per feed setting function.
Each setting can be changed by touching the frame. And the set value can be saved by
touching the Home or Setting icon. Rudder angle scale and baud rate of COM1/2/3 are
for indication only (these cannot be changed).

・List of icons
HOME Moves to the Operation mode
Setting Moves to the Setting 1: LCD setting
Serial terminal Moves to the Serial terminal mode
Operating SD memory card Moves to the Operating SD memory card mode
mode

4.3.1 Select a color palette (DAY/NIGHT mode)

DAY/NIGHT mode can be selected by touching the frame. This is same as 4.1.2
Day / Night mode select.
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4.3.2 Adjustment of display brilliance (Lighting time of the screen)

Setting the lighting time of the LCD backlight, key switch and status display LED.
ON: Backlight is on all the time
OFF: Backlight is turned off after 10 seconds.
Can be turned on again by touching the screen or key switch operation
3/5/10: Backlight is turned off after 3 minutes, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
Can be turned on again by touching the screen or key switch operation

4.3.3 Feed rate ( Chart scroll speed)

Setting of the chart scroll speed on Operation mode display.
Normal: Scrolls one dot every 36 seconds. 1 screen / 240minutes.
Fast: Scrolls one dot every 3.6 seconds. 1 screen / 24 minutes.

4.3.4 Per feed (Scroll value on the Reproduce mode)

Setting of the chart scroll value on the Reproduce
mode.
50 ：1/8 page
100：1/4 page
200：1/2 page
400：1 page
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4.4 Key switches operation

Key switch operation is activated by pressing the MENU key on the Operation mode.
Touch panel operation is unavailable during the key switch operation.
When Key switch operation is active, you can change the screen by pressing the MENU
key. If you need to get back to Touch panel operation, press the MENU key until the
screen comes back to the Operation mode.

Key switch operation can be used on 2 modes, as below.

Setting 1: LCD setting
Setting 3: Various setting
Note) “Setting 2: Date and time setting” can only be used by Touch panel operation.

4.4.1 Setting 1: LCD setting (Key switches operation)

MENU key: Selects the items to adjust.

SET(+), NEXT(-) key: Adjusts the value on each item.
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4.4.2 Setting 3: Various setting (Key switches operation)

NEXT(-) key: Selects the items to adjust.

SET(+) key: Adjusts value on each item
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5. Specifications

5.1 Power supply, Power consumption

Power supply 100 V~240V AC ±10% 50/60 Hz ±5 % 1φ

Power consumption Lower than 25 VA

5.2 Environmental Specification

Temperature range Operating -15 to +55 ℃

Storage -20 to +60 ℃
Humidity 95 [%] RH (no condensation )
Vibration ±[1 mm] ±10 [%] (5 [Hz] to 13.2[Hz])
Max. acceleration 7[m/s2] (13.2[Hz]-100[Hz])
IP level Appropriate IP22
Insulation resistance More than 10MΩ by 500V megger

5.3 Storage media

Onboard memory Micro SD memory card

Capacity About 1 month
SD memory card SD memory card
Format FAT32
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5.4 Input signal Specifications and Circuits

Connection Circuit / signal Specification

Circuit VCC
SW6 (Signal) SW5 (Signal)
1 : IEC61162-2 1,4 : IEC61162-2
TP8 3 : IEC61162-1 3,6 : IEC61162-1
U16F U16E SW6 PC5 D37 R178, R179 SW5
3 2 1 6 L7
2 5 RXDA
1 4
U1A D38
3 L6
2 RXDB
1 GYRO
LED9 RXDC

VCC VCC U18A

4 18
A
17 G2
5 B SW4
PC1
R58 3 SW4 (Terminator)
ISOLATION 2
1 1 : Use
3 : Not use (Default)

VCC

TP7
U16C U16D
PC2 D12 R50, R51 L4
2 1 RXDA

U5 D13 L5 PILOT
RXDB

LED8

VCC

TP6
U16A U16B
PC3 D10 R45, R46 L2
2 1 RXDA

U1A D11 L3 GPS

RXDB

LED7

Hardware IEC61162-1, IEC61162-2

setting Transmission rate: 4800bps / 38400bps
Data bit: 8bit
Parity None
Stop bit 1
Format Gyro compass input $xxHDT / $HEHRC, $HCHRC / $xxTHS
(Talker ID：EI, GA, GP, HE, HC, HN, II, IN)
Autopilot input $xxRSA
(Talker ID：any 2 character[AA –ZZ] or P )
GPS $xxZDA
(Talker ID：any 2 character[AA –ZZ] or P)
See Appendix-3 Serial Signal Format for the details of each signal format.
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5.5 Dip Switch settings

SW1-1 SW1-2 GYRO NMEA0183 header select

OFF OFF $xxHDT
ON OFF $HEHRC,$HCHRC
OFF ON $xxTHS

SW1-5 Rudder angle select

OFF Single rudder angle or STBD rudder angle
ON PORT rudder angle

SW1-7 SW1-8 Reserved

OFF OFF Fixed
Changing of this setting will make the unit out of warranty.

SW2-1 COM1:GYRO baud rate

OFF 4800bps
ON 38400bps

SW2-2 COM2:PILOT baud rate

OFF 4800bps
ON 38400bps

SW2-3 COM3:GPS baud rate

OFF 4800bps
ON 38400bps

SW2-4 SW2-5 Rudder angle range select

OFF OFF 40
ON OFF 45
OFF ON 80
ON ON OFF

SW2-6 Reserved
OFF Fixed
Changing of this setting will make the unit out of warranty.

SW2-7 SW2-8 Reserved

OFF OFF Fixed
Changing of this setting will make the unit out of warranty.
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6. Maintenance, Inspection

6.1 Daily inspection, Regular inspection

Implement the following procedures in the daily and regular inspection for safekeeping
of the data and maintain the Paper-less Course Recorder in a state of normal working.
Inspection item and recommended inspection interval is as below.
Recommended
Inspection item Inspection Contents and Procedure
Inspection Interval

1 Continuation of Check if received data is not lost in the Once/day

the recording Operation mode display. (See 3.2.1.5 Pen (at an arrival)
up (Data input timeout))
2 Operation of Touch the Setting icon, and check if the Once/week
LCD with touch screen changes properly. (See 4. Setting )
panel
3 Clean the LCD Move to the Cleaning mode, and clean the Once/week
with touch panel LCD by soft cloth.
(3.2.5 Cleaning mode)
4 Time correction Time of this product is controlled by internal Once/week
clock. Adjust the time when GPS is not
(UTC)
connected and the time difference is large.
(See 4.2.1 Date and time setting)
5 Touch pen Adjust the touch pen position. As needed
Calibration (See 4.2.2 Touch screen calibration)
6 Safekeeping the Transfer the logging data from onboard Once/month
memory to SD memory card once every
logging data
month.(See 6.2 Safekeeping the logging
data)
6.2 Safekeeping the logged data
Once every month, transfer the logged data from onboard memory to SD memory card.
(See 3.3 External SD memory card operations)
1) Move from Operation mode display to various setting display by touching the
Setting icon.
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2) Move from Various setting display to External SD memory card operation mode by
touching the SD memory card icon.

3) Insert SD memory card into SD memory card slot.

4) Check the SD card space by touching the icon.

Normal mode:Making file are counts = 35Days

Fast mode:Making file are counts = 32Days

5) Load the File Export function by touching the icon. Then, it becomes
ready to start writing.
File Export.
If all files are exported.Then PCR is auto reseted.
Total Export size are xxx MBytes
(OK/Cancel)

6) Touch the icon, in order to start writing to the SD memory card.

After starting, the progress(and results) are displayed.

Export was started. Export was started.

AAA file is output ... 100%(74/74) AAA file is output ... 100%(74/74)
JPEG file is output ... 88%(238/270) JPEG file is output ... 100%(270/270)
Export is finished.
Please touch OK button. Then PCR is auto reseted.

7) After the export, touch the icon, and restart the system.
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6.3 Delete the logged data

Delete the onboard memory and make free space for 1 month recording.
See 3.2.6 Operating SD memory card mode

Note
・ When the onboard memory becomes full, the recorder will stop logging the data.
・ Export the data and clear the buffer once every month.

Note

・When the onboard memory becomes full, error code 003 or 040 appears in
area.
・If these codes appear, export the data and clear the buffer.

1) Move from Operation mode display to Various setting display by touching the
Setting icon.

2) Move from Various setting display to External SD memory card operation mode by
touching the SD memory card icon.

3) Start clearing the buffer by touching the icon.

Buffer clear.
All files are removed. Next Disk is formated.
Then PCR is auto reseted.

4) After clearing the buffer, touch the icon, and restart the system.
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6.4 Formatting SD memory card

To format your SD memory card, use SD Formatter by SD Association.

Download
https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/

Output setting of SD Formatter

Format type ：Full(Overwrite)
Format size adjustment ：ON

Note
Select the file system FAT32.
Paper-less Course Recorder cannot read NTFS, exFAT format.

Note
Use only specified SD memory card by YDK Technologies.
Using other SD memory card may cause the logging data being lost.

6.5 System information

The system information is displayed on the LCD setting screen.

Firmware
Onboard memory
MEMORY ID： 86（0F 5F E7 5B A6 54 11 A6 2F 6D 09 2C 9E 71 ）
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7. Troubleshooting
7.1 Error contents and countermeasure

Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure

1 After power is ON, Power supply fail Check the voltage of U,V
Status display LED terminal by tester
does not lit and LCD Fuse element is blown Check the Fuse element
with touch panel LCD automatically ・Touch the LCD or operate Key
does not turn ON turned off switch
・Turn power OFF and ON
2 After power is ON, Touch panel fail ・Turn power OFF and ON
Status display LED is Please contact service dept.
lit but LCD with touch
panel is not turn ON
3 Key switch is ・Key switches operation ・Check if Key switches
available but LCD is active operation is not active
with touch panel is ・Touch panel is not ・Power OFF. Then, power ON
not available. properly calibrated. during holding down the “SEt”
・Touch panel fail key. Carry out touch panel
calibration.
・Please contact service dept.
4 After power is ON, Onboard memory failure ・Turn power OFF and ON
“Onboard memory: ・If the problem persists, please
contact service dept.
Not detect” appears
and the chart is not
displayed.
5 Touch Setting Touch panel fail ・Check if Key switches
icon but display operation is not active
・Power OFF. Then, power ON
does not change
during holding down the “SEt”
key. Carry out touch panel
calibration.
・If the problem persists, please
contact service dept.
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Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure

6

Course data is lost Heading signal input fail ・Check the cable connection
(Signal polarity)
・Check the signal output from
Gyro compass.
Rudder data is lost Rudder signal input fail ・Check the cable connection
(Signal polarity)
・Check the signal output from
Auto pilot.
symbol GPS signal input fail ・Check the cable connection
Disappeared. (Signal polarity)
・Check the signal output from
GPS.
7

Spinner is ・Hung-up the unit ・Power off and restart the unit
stopped. ・CPU error ・Please contact to service dept.
・Onboard memory error Check the 7.2 Error message
Alarm informed ・SD memory card error
8 Push any switch but Switch error Please contact service dept.
not available.
・SET Switch
・NEXT Switch
・MENU Switch
9 Blackout or Whiteout Set the dimmer to Power OFF. Then, power ON
of the display. maximum or minimum during holding down the “NEXT”
key
level.
(See 4.1 Setting 1: LCD
setting)
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7.2 Error message

List of error messages and countermeasures. If the error is occurred, check the 7.2.2
Error code list.

7.2.1 Outline of error message

Error messages are indicated at the center of Margin display area. Most of alarms occur
from onboard memory and SD memory card error.

Error display

Any error is indicated with three-digit number, Ex “001”.

1) Alarm is not indicated on Calibration mode and serial terminal mode.
2) “SD_ALM” is indicated with three-digit number.
If first-digit number is “0”, then it indicates onboard memory error.
If first-digit number is “1”, then it indicates SD memory card error.

Example 1) “OM_ALM:013” : Onboard memory error

Example 2) “SD_ALM:163” : SD memory card error
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7.2.2 Error code list

Error
Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure
code
001 Onboard memory
Onboard memory Please contact to service dept.
contact failure, or
is not recognized.
onboard memory is
damaged.
002 File system error Onboard memory is Please contact to service dept.
damaged.
003 Memory buffer full Onboard memory Exports the logged data from
data became full onboard memory to SD memory
(Information) card. Then, clear the onboard
memory buffer. Please refer to
“3.2.6.1 Operation panel”.
010 Plot file open error Onboard memory failure Please contact to service dept.

011 Plot file seek error

012 Plot file write error

(For 1st making)
013 Plot file write error
(For usual)
014 Plot file write error
(manual write)
015 Plot file load error

020 Search file open

error
021 Search file write
error
(For 1st making)
022 Search file seek
error
023 Search file write
error
024 Search file load
error
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Error
Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure
code
040 Reached The logging data files Export the logging data to SD
maximum file No. have reached to the memory card. Then, clean up
of the onboard maximum number. the onboard memory
memory
(Information)
041 Logging file open Onboard memory failure Please contact service dept.
error

042 Next logging file Onboard memory is New file is created automatically
open error. damaged. and continue the logging
(Information)

043 Cannot write time Onboard memory is Please contact service dept.
in logging file. damaged.

044 Logging file write

error

050 line.dat file open

error

051 line.dat file seek

error

052 line.dat file write

error

053 line.dat file load

error
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Error
Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure
code
080 Export operation : Onboard memory is Please contact service dept.
logging file open damaged.
error
181 Export operation : SD memory card is Use the new SD memory card
file output error damaged.
182 Export operation : In case of the SD card slot
file write error failure, please contact service
dept.
083 Export operation : Onboard memory is Please contact service dept.
plot.bin file open damaged.
error

184 Export operation : SD memory card is Use the new SD memory card
file output error damaged.
In case of the SD card slot
185 Export operation : failure, please contact service
file write error dept.
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Error
Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure
code
086 Cannot delete System failure Please contact to service dept.
plot.bin under
Buffer Clear
087 Cannot delete
search.dat under
Buffer Clear
088 Cannot delete
Rudder chat folder
under Buffer Clear

089 Cannot delete

logging file under
Buffer Clear
090 Cannot delete
logging file folder
under Buffer Clear
091 Cannot delete
line.dat under
Buffer Clear
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8. Installation
8.1 Installation

8.1.1 Installation

● Install the recorder indoors in a location that meets the following conditions.
・ Minimum Mechanical Vibrations
Choose an installation location with the minimal mechanical vibration.
Installing the recorder in a location with large mechanical vibration not only causes
adverse effects on the equipment, but may also hinder normal recording.
・ Horizontal installation
Install the recorder horizontally (However, the recorder can be inclined reclined up to
30 degrees for panel mounting).

Note
・ Condensation may occur if the recorder is moved to another place where the ambient
temperature and/or humidity are higher, or if the temperature changes rapidly. In this
case, let the recorder adjust to the new environment for at least one hour before using
it.

● Do not install the recorder in the following places.

・ Outdoors
・ In Direct Sunlight or Near Heat Sources
Install the recorder in a place with small temperature fluctuations where room
temperature is around 23 degree Celsius. Placing the recorder in direct sunlight or
near heat appliances can cause adverse effects on the internal circuit.
・ Where an Excessive Amount of Soot, Steam, Moisture, Dust, or Corrosive Gases
are present.
Soot, steam, moisture, dust, and corrosive gases will adversely affect the recorder.
Avoid such locations.
・ Near Strong Magnetic Field Sources
Do not bring magnets or instruments that produce electromagnetic fields close to the
recorder.
Operating the recorder in strong magnetic fields can cause errors.
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8.1.2 Installation Procedure

Mount the recorder on a steel panel between 2 mm and 26 mm thick.

[ Panel-mount type ]
1. Install the course recorder from the front of the panel.
2. Attach the bezel to the panel with four M5 screws.
[ Wall-mount type ]
1. Attach the course recorder with four M8 screws.

8.2 Wiring
Before wiring the instrument, be sure to read the following.

8.2.1 Power Supply Wiring

(1) Turn the power off and remove the course recorder from panel or recorder’s body.
(2) Connect the power cable to the power supply terminals.

・ To prevent the possibility of electric shock, ensure that the power supply
source is turned off.
・ Before turning on the power, be sure to ground the protective ground terminal
so that the ground resistance becomes under 100 ohm.
・ Install a switch in the power supply line to enable the instrument to be isolated
from the main power supply.

Switch specifications
Steady-state More than 0.5 A
current rating:
Rush current More than 10 A
rating:

・ Connect a fuse in the power supply line.

2 A to 15 A
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8.2.2 Input Signal Wiring

(1) Turn the power switch off and remove the course recorder from panel or body.
(2) Connect the signal wires to the signal terminals.

■Take steps to ensure that noise does not get into the internal circuit.

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

S1 RC COM
Ｕ Ｖ ＋ － ＋ － ＋ －

S1 RA
S1 RB

S2 RA
S2 RB
S3 RA
S3 RB
U
V
１ ２ ３ ４ ５ ６ ７ ８ ９ 10

POWER SUPPLY

GYRO SIGNAL INPUT

SIGNAL GRAND

AUTO PILOT SIGNAL INPUT

GPS SIGNAL INPUT

To prevent the risk of an electric shock, ensure that the power supply source is turned
off.
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■The method of wiring

(1) Insert a flat-head screw driver into the driver hole and push the spring inside.
(2) Insert the cable into the cable hole and remove the flat-head screw driver.
(do not pinch the covering of cable)
(3) Make sure cables are connected securely.

③
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8.3 Installation Procedure（First Start Up Procedure）

Check the signal supply unit Check the working condition of connected
condition.
devices (i.e. Gyro, Autopilot, GPS)

Connect the power supply and signal

cable.
Cable connecting terminal

8.2 Wiring

Unit power ON.

3.1 Startup and Shutdown

Power switch

Input signal setting.

4.3 Setting 3:
Various setting

Checking the start recording.

Setting icon

3.2 Operation By touching the setting icon,

mode various settings and
Date/Time can be set.

Day, Time setting.

4.2.1 Date and time

setting
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 V8112GF(SINGLE)
CN14 Touch panel
V8112GH(DUAL)
7 inch LCD
SH CPU BD ASSY CN13 FFC

CN15 Backlight

V8112GM V8112GN
CABLE NF ASSY CABLE DC24V ASSY CN1
TERMINAL F1 CN1 CN51 1
Blue Blue Brown V8112GR
1 U 2 3 1 4 1 1 2
2 2
CN22 CABLE CPU-SD ASSY CN1 V8112GD
White White Blue 1 1
2 V 5 6 2 3 3 3 SD BD ASSY
2 2
F2 4 4
3 3
3 N.C. Fuse Switch Noise filter 5
4 4
Power supply 5 5
DC24V 6 6
External
7 7 CN2
8 8
SD Card
9 9 SD
10 10
11 11
12 12

V8112GP
CABLE I/F ASSY CN19 V8112GQ
4 S1 RA 1 CN21 CABLE CPU-SUB ASSY CN1 V8112GB
GYRO 5 S1 RB 2 1 1 PCR SUB BD ASSY
6 S1 RC 3 2 2
PILOT 7 S2 RA 4 3 3
2 color
S2 RB
Appendix-1 Block Diagram

8 5 4 4
LED
GPS 9 S3 RA 6 5 5 STATUS
10 S3 RB 7 6 6
8 7 7
8 8
MENU NEXT SET
(-) (+)
9 9

CN11 Onboard memory

MicroSD
A-1
A-2

Appendix-2 Components List

No PARTS NAME PART NO. No PARTS NAME PART NO.

1 BEZEL (0.8Y2.5/0.4) V8112HA 14 CPU BD (SINGLE) V8112GF
1 BEZEL (2.5G7/2) V8112HB 14 CPU BD (DUAL) V8112GH
1 BEZEL (7.5BG7/2) V8112HC 45 FUSE (AGB 250V 2A) A1031EF
8 LCD V8817JU 85 PEN V8112HU
11 TAPPING SCREW Y9005TS 86 CAP V8112HS
12 LCD FRAME ASSY V8225SB 87 NYLON RIVBET V8810UP
 A-3

No PARTS NAME PART NO. No PARTS NAME PART NO.

99 SCREW V8813BT 95 BOX (0.8Y2.5/0.4) V8112JA
95 BOX (2.5G7/2) V8112JB
95 BOX (7.5BG7/2) V8112JC

Front Back

No PARTS NAME PART NO. No PARTS NAME PART NO.

93 SD MEMORY CARD A1005NL
(IC MEDIA) (2GB)
93 SD MEMORY CARD A1012NL
(IC MEDIA) (32GB)
A-4

Appendix-3 Serial Signal Format

■ Paper-less Course Recorder regular data format

Data Type Input

Heading (Gyro input) $xxHDT / $HEHRC, $HCHRC / $xxTHS
(Talker ID：EI, GA, GP, HE, HC, HN. II, IN)
Rudder angle (Pilot input) $xxRSA
(Talker ID：any 2 character[AA –ZZ] or P )
Time (GPS input) $xxZDA
(Talker ID：any 2 character[AA –ZZ] or P )

■ IEC61162-1 (NMEA) sentence

● HDT

Data field Number

Character $ xx HDT , xx , T * hh < CR > < LF >

Terminator
Talker ID Data ID
Heading, degrees true Checksum
Header
Checksum identifier

● HRC

Offset from “$” ０ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Character $ H E H R C x x x x x , -/ x x x * h h < CR > < LF >

Terminator
Talker ID Data ID Heading Rate of Turn
Checksum
xxx.xx[°] -/x.xx
Header
[degrees/second] Checksum identifier

● THS
Data field Number
Character $ xx THS , xx , T * hh < CR > < LF >

Terminator
Talker ID Data ID Heading,
degrees true Checksum
Header
Mode indicator Checksum identifier
A = Autonomous
E = Estimated (dead reckoning)
M = Manual input
S = Simulator mode
V = Data not valid (including standby)
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● RSA

Data field Number 1 2 3 4

Character $ xx RSA , x.x , A , x.x , A * hh < CR > < LF >

Terminator
Talker ID Data ID
Starboard (or single) Checksum
Header rudder sensor (see Notes Checksum identifier
1 and 2)
A = data valid, Port rudder sensor (see Notes 1
V = data invalid and 2)
A = data valid,
V = data invalid
NOTE 1 Relative measurement of rudder angle without units, "-" = bow turns to port. Sensor output is proportional
to rudder angle but not necessarily 1:1.

NOTE 2 The status field should not be a null field.

● ZDA
1 2 3 4
Data field Number
Character $ xx ZDA , hhmmss.ss , xx , xx , xxxx , xx , xx * hh < CR > < LF >

Terminator
Talker ID Data ID UTC
Checksum
Header Day,
01 to 31(UTC) Checksum identifier
Month,
01 to 12(UTC)
Year,(UTC)
Local zone
houes, 00h to
+/-13h
Local zone
minutes, 00 to
+59
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Appendix-4 Switch setting V8112GF(V8112GH)

Gyro input port has circuits selectable between IEC61162-1 and IEC61162-2.
IEC61162-1 or IEC61162-2 can be set by SW5, SW6 switch positions on the V8112GF
SH CPU BD ASSY(SINGLE), V8112GH SH CPU BD ASSY(DUAL).

■ PCB (V8112GF or V8112GH)

SW3
SW6
SW5

SW4

SW1

SW2 JP1～JP5

● SW1, SW2 (Unused)

ON OFF

SW1 CAN A Terminator (Unused)

OFF Not use the terminator
ON Use the terminator

SW2 CAN B Terminator (Unused)

OFF Not use the terminator
ON Use the terminator
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● SW3 (Effective when both SW5 and SW6 are on -2 position)

ON OFF

SW3 Terminator of gyro input port for

OFF Not use the terminator
ON Use the terminator (default)

● SW4

SW4 Reset switch(Hardware reset)

● SW5 (Both SW5 and SW6 should be arranged to same setting)

-2 -1

SW5 GYRO input port arrange

-1 IEC61162-1
-2 IEC61162-2

● SW6 (Both SW5 and SW6 should be arranged to same setting)

-2 -1

SW6 GYRO input port arrange

-1 IEC61162-1
-2 IEC61162-2

● JP1
1 3

NO NC

JP1 CPU FAIL

1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output
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● JP2～JP5 ( JP2～JP5 are spares)

1 3

NO NC

JP2 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output

JP3 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output

JP4 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output

JP5 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output
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