VDR
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The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is designed to record all circumstances of the voyage, including data from ECDIS. The VDR automatically records navigational data, system status, and other parameters necessary for analysis of events that occurred on board the vessel.
ECDIS transmits data to the VDR at a specified interval. Data transmission intervals are configured separately for the active and backup ECDIS.
ECDIS treats the VDR as a sensor.
Only one VDR can be created in ECDIS (system requirement).
Configuration
VDR settings differ from standard navigational sensor settings.
Caution
VDR connection and configuration must be performed by a specialist with the appropriate training and qualifications.
Important
When configuring the VDR, it is mandatory to correctly specify Protocol version and VDR SFI. Mismatch of these parameters with the recorder settings will result in the VDR not receiving data from ECDIS.
VDR Configuration
No. |
Parameter |
Description |
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1 |
Network Protocol |
Protocol for data packet transmission. |
2 |
Protocol version |
Data transmission protocol version. Must match the protocol version implemented in the VDR. Incorrect selection of the transmission protocol will result in the VDR not receiving data from ECDIS — the VDR will discard packets formed in a different protocol version. |
3 |
Device |
Device number of the data packet receiver |
4 |
Channel |
Data transmission channel on the IEC 61162-450 network (always 1 for VDR) |
5 |
VDR SFI |
Unique network identifier of the receiving device. Must match the VDR SFI |
6 |
Interval of packages to be sent (Active ECDIS) |
Transmission interval in the Master role |
7 |
Shift from a 0 second (Backup ECDIS) |
Transmission interval in the Backup role — increment to the Primary packet transmission interval, in seconds. |
8 |
Image format |
ECDIS transmits screen captures to the VDR. The image format must match the format accepted by the recorder. Available: png |
9 |
Network settings |
IEC 61162-450 network settings: |
10 |
Address (multicast) |
Address on the IEC 61162-450 network for multicast data packet transmission |
11 |
Port |
Port on the IEC 61162-450 network |
12 |
IP address |
Address of the ECDIS network device configured for IEC 61162-450 network connection. The address must be entered when the ECDIS computer has 2 or more network devices. Address 0.0.0.0 (default) when a single network device is present |
