Ami VDR VR2272B-Installation-Manual-Iss11 PDF

AMI MARINE (UK) LTD
VOYAGE DATA RECORDER

&
SIMPLIFIED VOYAGE DATA RECORDER
VR2272B
INSTALLATION MANUAL
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AMI VR2272B Doc No: AMI IM2272B
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VR2272B Installation Manual Iss11
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Document Date Modification Number (where applicable)

Issue Brief Record of Change and Reason for Change
1 18.01.06 Original Issue
2 09.03.06 Change to AMI-UPS02 KW914C
3 18.07.06 Addition of Enclosure – MEU Images
4 05.04.07 Restructure Manual
5 01.07.07 Addition of AMI Capsule
6 22.10.07 Insert of SW4 CDP description
7 14.05.08 Address Change
8 29.05.08 Wiring Page 19 Updated For AMI Capsule
9 08.01.09 Wiring Page 19 L3 Capsule Replaced with AMI Capsule
10 27.03.09 Updated Software Install
11 28.08.09 Inclusion of new AMI Capsule and External Microphones
NOTE: All alterations must be verified by re-authorisation and approval of the

complete document.
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE!

RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK!
This unit has a high voltage source inside.

Disconnect from the power before removing protective covers.
DO NOT remove the covers while the unit is switched on.
24 Volt DC electrical power on interfaces and capsule.
NOTICE
Compass safe distance is 1 meter.
NOTICE
No user serviceable parts inside, servicing only by properly
qualified and certified technical staff.
NOTICE
This manual is for informational use only, and may be changed without notice. This manual
should not be construed as a commitment of AMI Marine Ltd. Under no circumstances does
AMI Marine Ltd assume any responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may
appear in this document. The equipment should only be used for the purposes intended by
the manufacturer; any deviation from this will void the warranty of the product.
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Background........................................................................................................... 9
1.2 System Architecture.............................................................................................. 9
2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 10
2.1 Main Electronics Unit (MEU) ............................................................................... 11
2.2 Microphones KW972 ........................................................................................... 11
2.3 VHF Interface KW973 (AI2049) .......................................................................... 11
2.4 Capsule (AMI Fixed, L3 Fixed, ACR Float Free)................................................... 12
2.5 Remote Alarm Unit ............................................................................................. 12
2.6 AMI-UPS KW914-C AC/DC PSU (SVDR) .............................................................. 12
3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Installation of Hardware ..................................................................................... 14
3.1.1 Main Electronics Unit ............................................................................. 14
3.1.2 Radar Acquisition Interface Unit ............................................................ 14
3.1.3 Battery Backed Power Supply KW914-C (UPS) ...................................... 15
3.1.4 Microphones KW972 .............................................................................. 15
3.1.5 VHF Interface KW973 (AI2049) ............................................................. 16
3.1.6 Fixed Capsule KW999-S and KW999-L .................................................. 17
3.1.7 Cabling .................................................................................................. 17
3.2 Installation of Software ...................................................................................... 23
3.2.1 M3 Programme ...................................................................................... 24
3.2.2 M3E Configuration File Explanation (MEU) ............................................ 28
3.2.3 Video Setup ........................................................................................... 29
3.2.4 Audio Setup ........................................................................................... 31
3.2.5 Capsule Configurations .......................................................................... 32
4. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................... 39
4.1 The Main Electronics Unit (MEU). ....................................................................... 39
4.2 KW914-C SVDR (UPS). ....................................................................................... 41
4.3 KW999 Capsule Fixed or Float Free. ................................................................... 42
4.4 KW950-NT Remote Alarm Unit. .......................................................................... 42
4.5 KW973 VHF Interface (AI2049). ......................................................................... 42
4.6 KW972 Microphone............................................................................................. 42
5. OPTIONAL INTERFACES ..................................................................................... 43
6. SHIPDATA.TXT FILE ........................................................................................... 45
7. UNIT DIMENSIONS......................................................................................... 53
8. CERTIFICATES ............................................................................................... 57
9. TERMINATIONS.............................................................................................. 63
COMMISSIONING & INSTALLATION REPORT ........................................................ 81
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AMI MARINE (UK) Ltd
VOYAGE DATA RECORDER - VR 2272B
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
In 1974 the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) of the International Maritime
Organization (IMO) acknowledged the value and expressed the desire of having
recorders on ships similar to the ”black box” flight recorders for aircraft.
In 1996, VDR requirements, which had been debated for a long time, began to form
in the navigation and electronics subgroup (NAV) of the IMO
The IMO passed resolution A.861 (20) in Nov. 1997 and the IEC standard 61996 was
completed
The IEC 61996-2 Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder Performance Requirements

describes data acquisition and storage functions
1.2 System Architecture
Architecture for complying with this standard has emerged that has two major
components:
In the first, the ship’s interfaces, data acquisition, and soft recording functions are
encompassed in the Data Management system consisting of the Main Electronic Unit
(MEU) which includes the Radar Acquisition unit (Epiphan), Audio Microphones and
Remote Alarm.
These units are intended for installation in a protected environment
The second component is the Fixed Capsule or the Float Free Capsule.
The Fixed Capsule encompasses the final storage medium in a protected environment
from any extreme events. The Fixed Capsule is intended for external installation in a
clear area on top of the superstructure.
The Float Free Capsule encompasses the final storage medium in an EPIRB type unit.
This Capsule is intended for external installation in a clear area on the superstructure
which will enable the Capsule to be released clear of the vessel.
In the event of an incident the Capsule may be recovered and the data downloaded
and used during accident investigation.
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2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The AMI Marine VR2272B conforms to all the current IMO / IEC / SOLAS standards.
The system is designed such that it can be installed on new ships and retrofits alike.
The VR2272B captures the ships radar, audio and proprietary signal data and stores it
in an approved final recording media the capsule.
Data capture is fully automated and requires no further action from the ships crew,
except for the data save override which prevents data loss, and the download
operation when required.
A minimum of 12 hours historic playback data can be recovered by downloading the

information from the Capsule onto a portable laptop computer.
Up to a further 2 days of ships data information can also be accessed from the system
memory.
The system records data without interruption during the download process.
The Standard Voyage Data Recorder outfit comprises:
 Main Electronics Unit (MEU)

 Radar Acquisition Interface (EPIPHAN)
 AC/DC Battery Backed Power Supply KW914-C (UPS)
 Capsule Fixed or Float Free KW999-S/K/A
 Bridge Microphones KW972
 VHF Interface KW973
 Remote Alarm Unit KW950-NT
The modular system is compact and lightweight enabling bulkhead mounting.
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2.1 Main Electronics Unit (MEU)
 The Main Electronics Unit runs without keyboard or display.

 Control and Display panel, power & distribution board, Radar capture, data
combiners & audio interface complete the system.
2.1.1 Data Acquisition
 Records the combined data.

 Records the combined audio.
 Records the captured Radar images.
2.1.2 Control and Display Panel
 Minimal controls.
 Status and Alarm Display.
 Audible alarm.
 Status LEDs.
 Push to save data to local memory.
 Push to test microphones.
 Power key switch.
2.1.3 M3 Audio Interface
 The Audio Interface will accept up to 5 microphones.

 1 VHF COMM input.
2.1.4 Radar Acquisition Unit (Epiphan VGA to USB)
 The Epiphan communicates to the MEU via USB.

 It digitises compresses and sends the file to the local HDD every 15 seconds.
2.2 Microphones KW972
 Microphones include an amplifier and compressor circuit.

 Adjustable Gain and Compression.
 Self Testing
2.3 VHF Interface KW973 (AI2049)
 The KW973 (AI2049) will interface directly with the Sailor RT2048.
 Other VHF. Will input the Receive audio and Transmit audio and allow
adjustment of both inputs to balance the mixed signals.
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2.4 Capsule (AMI Fixed, L3 Fixed)
 All capsules will hold a minimum of 12 hours of radar, data and audio.
 The MEU also maintains a copy of the capsule data on the local hard disk.
2.5 Remote Alarm Unit
 Audible and Visual Alarm.

 Audible alarm Mute switch.
2.6 AMI-UPS KW914-C AC/DC PSU
 An 220/110v AC- nominal 28vDC supply up to 6A

 2 x 12V DC batteries providing 24V at max 5A/Hr
 Auto switch over to Battery Input on AC fail
 Contact Closure alarm on AC fail.
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3. INSTALLATION
This section provides information for installation of the system hardware the minimum
wiring requirements, Ethernet cabling requirements, setting the IP address,
installation procedure, and configuring the memory partitions of a Hardened Voyage
Recorder.
Installation of System Hardware
All Software is pre-installed. Apart from any routine update restore is by replacing the
Hard Disk Drive
Installation of System Software
All Software is pre-installed. Apart from any routine update restore is by replacing the
Hard Disk Drive.
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3.1 Installation of Hardware
3.1.1 Main Electronics Unit
The Environmental enclosure is to be mounted to a suitable mounting plate / brackets

using 4 off M6 SS bolts, spring washers and nuts (not supplied). The MEU is then to
be mounted directly to the inside of the enclosure.
Below are the diagrams for mounting the MEU into the Environmental Enclosure.
3 x Self tapping Screws (supplied) should be used in the top left and right and the
bottom left mounting positions, indicated by arrows.
An M5 Bolt with Nuts and washers (supplied) should be located in the fixing hole at
the bottom right of the enclosure as the final mounting point. The copper grounding
bar should also be secured here.
3.1.2 Radar Acquisition Interface Unit
The RAI (Epiphan VGA to USB) is part of the MEU.
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3.1.3 Battery Backed Power Supply KW914-C (UPS)
The UPS is to be mounted to a suitable mounting plate / brackets using 4 off M6 SS

bolts, spring washers and nuts (not supplied). The unit is to be mounted with the
glands exiting from the base. All cables are to be fed through the glands supplied and
connected to the appropriate screw terminal block.
115/230VAC input Switchable (SW1) (default 230VAC)

BATCH 04
AMI UPS - Terminal Connections
M3PSU4.PCB
Equipment Signal Termination CORE Colour/No CABLE No UPS Termination
SHIPS EMERGENCY LINE (AMI-1) SK1-1 (LINE)
AC SUPPLY GROUND SK1-2 (GND)
LINE SK1-3 (LINE)
MEU + SK6-1 (AMI-11) SK3-1 (27V+)
0 SK6-2 SK3-2 (GND)
Not used SK3-3 (GND)
24V+ SK1-1 (AMI-2) SK4-1 (27V+) Battery Backed
GND SK1-2 SK4-2 (GND)
0VDC SK1-3 SK4-3 (GND)
AC FAIL SK2-1 SK5-1 (AC FAIL)
AC FAIL SK2-2 SK5-2 (GND)
BATTERY 1 24V+ POS BATT 1 RED H5 (BATT+)
0VDC NEG BATT 1
LINKED
BATTERY 2 24V+ POS BATT 2
0VDC NEG BATT 2 BLACK H6 (BATT-)
3.1.4 Microphones KW972
The audio microphones should be placed in strategic positions on the bridge so that
all orders, commands and reports are recorded. All cables are to be fed through the
glands supplied and connected to the appropriate screw terminal block.
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3.1.5 VHF Interface KW973 (AI2049)
Transmission from and Reception to the VHF should be recorded. Therefore a suitable
output should be available. For example, the may be an external handset connection
that could be used.
The KW973 (AI2049) should be placed in a position close to the VHF to enable the
handset cable to reach. All cables are to be fed through the glands supplied and
connected to the appropriate connectors.
Connection to the Sailor RT2048 is simple ‘Plug and Play’.
Disconnect the handset from the Sailor Unit and plug into DSK9.
Connect the ribbon cable from PL1 (SK1) to the Sailor RT2048 Handset socket.
When connecting to other VHF systems connect to SK2.
Speaker connection should be made to SK2 Pins 1 and 2

Microphone connection should be made to SK2 Pins 3 and 4
Connect AU+, AU-, Test In and Test Out to the appropriate SVDR socket.
50mm
RX/CH1
GND
TX/CH2
GND
100mm
+V 1
GND 2
TEST OUT 3
TEST IN 4
AU+ 5
AU- 6
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3.1.6 Fixed Capsule KW999-S and KW999-K
The Fixed Capsule is to be located on the upper deck so as to maximise the

probability of survival and in a position such that a Remote Operating Vehicle (ROV)
can retrieve the capsule should a major incident occur.
It is recommended that the capsule is mounted on a plinth/pedestal. The

plinth/pedestal if required can be manufactured by ships staff or the shipyard during a
maintenance period. The KW999-S capsule is mounted to the plinth using 3 off M10 SS
bolts, spring washers and nuts. The KW999-K capsule is mounted to the plinth using 6
off M10 SS bolts, spring washers and nuts.
3.1.7 Cabling
System cables should be run as far as possible with existing cables and fixed using
metal cable ties. Suitable deck penetrations are to be used and filled using approved
‘fire stop’ material.
TYPICAL CABLE TYPE
Cable Type Cable Specification

3 Core / Overall Screen CY / 2.5CSA OA=10.1mm 20A
4 Core / Overall Screen CY / 1.5CSA OA=9.5mm 16A
4 x Two Pair / Overall Shield / Overall Screen S-FTP 26AWG OA=5.33
TYPICAL CABLE USAGE
Cable No Data/Signal/Power UNITS

3 Core Ships AC to UPS
4 Core 24vDC and AC Fail from PSU to MEU
Cat 5 DATA VHF Interface to MEU

Cat 5 DATA Microphones to MEU
Cat 5 DATA From MEU to Alarm & Status KW950-NT

Cat 5 DATA Capsule Junction Box to MEU
Cat 5 DATA NMEA to MEU

Cat 5 DATA All Ami Interfaces (NMEA and DC) to MEU
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Typical Wiring Schedule
FM VR2272B – M3
POWER DISTRIBUTION
KW914-C Battery Backed PSU

SHIPS AC EMERGENCY DIST PANEL AMI-UPS KW914-C
LINE 1 (SK1)
GND 2
LINE 3
(SK4) AMI-UPS BATTERY BACKED DC OUT DC INPUT M3 MAIN PCB

(SK1)
0V 3 1
GND 2 2
+24V 1 3
(SK5) UPS AC FAIL AC FAIL M3 MAIN PCB

(SK2)
2 1
1 2
(SK6) AMI-UPS DC OUT for INTERFACES COMMONING DC M3 MAIN PCB

(SK6)
2 1
1 2
M3 Main Electronics Unit
(SK6) M3 MAIN PCB DC COMMONING TB AMI INTERFACES

0V 6 e.g.
KW932
+24V 5
0V 4 e.g.
+24V 3 KW935
0V 2 AMI-UPS DC OUT for INTERFACES

+24V 1 1 (SK6)
2
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HVR NETWORK CONNECTIONS
(SK7) CAPSULE M3 MAIN PCB Option 1

GREEN
Rx Lo 6
Rx Hi 5 WHITE
Tx Hi 4 WHITE KW999-K
Tx Lo 3 ORANGE
0V 2 BLUE CAPSULE
+24V 1 RED
Option 2
(SK7) CAPSULE M3 MAIN PCB
WHITE
Rx Lo 6
GREEN
Rx Hi 5
Tx Hi 4
BLACK KW999-S
Tx Lo 3 RED
0V 2
YELLOW CAPSULE
+24V 1 RED
REMOTE ALARM
(SK3) REMOTE ALARM M3 MAIN PCB REMOTE ALARM UNIT
ACC SW 6 LED 1 (SK1)
DATA OUT 5 BEEP 2
BEEP OUT 4 SWITCH 3
GND 3 GND
4
5V=ON 2
5V=FAULT 1
VDR ALARM for Ship’s Alarm

Monitoring Equipment
(SK8) VDR ALARM M3 MAIN PCB
CLSD=OK 3 1
COMMON 2 2
CLSD=FLT 1 3
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DATA COMBINER
MAIN ELECTRONIC UNIT
GPS GPS INPUT M3 MAIN PCB

A A (SK21)
B B
GYRO GYRO INPUT M3 MAIN PCB

(SK22)
A A
B B
EMLOG LOG INPUT M3 MAIN PCB

(SK23)
A A
B B
ECHO SOUNDER ECHO SOUNDER INPUT M3 MAIN PCB

(SK24)
A A
B B
SPARE NMEA INPUT M3 MAIN PCB

A (SK25)
A
B B

A A (SK26)
B B

A (SK27)
A
B B

(SK28)
A A
B B
AIS AIS INPUT M3 MAIN PCB

A A (SK4)
B B
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M3 AUDIO INTERFACE GRP 1

1 3 5
2 4 6
MIC1 (PORT 1)
+VE 1 1 +VE
0 2 2 0
TEST 3 3 TEST
RTN 4 4 RTN
AUDIO + 5 5 AUDIO +
AUDIO - 6 6 AUDIO -
MIC2 (PORT 2)
+VE 1 1 +VE
0 2 2 0
TEST 3 3 TEST
RTN 4 4 RTN
AUDIO + 5 5 AUDIO +
AUDIO - 6 6 AUDIO -
MIC3 (PORT 3)
+VE 1 1 +VE
0 2 2 0
TEST 3 3 TEST
RTN 4 4 RTN
AUDIO + 5 5 AUDIO +
AUDIO - 6 6 AUDIO -
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M3 AUDIO INTERFACE GRP 2

1 3 5
2 4 6
Buccaneer
MIC4 Cable Socket (PORT 4)
1 +VE
1
2 2 0
3 3 TEST
4 4 RTN
5 5 AUDIO +
6 6 AUDIO -
Internal View of
Buccaneer Cable Socket
6 1
5 2
Buccaneer
MIC5 4 3
(PORT 5)
Cable Socket
1 +VE
1
2 2 0
3 3 TEST
4 4 RTN
5 5 AUDIO +
6 6 AUDIO -
AI2049
VHF I/F VHF Option 1 (PORT 6)
+VE 1 1 +VE
0 2 2 0
TEST 3 3 TEST
RTN 4 4 RTN
AUDIO + 5 5 AUDIO +
AUDIO - 6 6 AUDIO -
(PORT 6)
1 +VE
VHF Option 2
2 0
DEDICATED LINK IS REQUIRED TO 3 TEST

O/P FOR VDR PREVENT AUDIO ALARM
4 RTN
AUDIO + 5 AUDIO +
AUDIO - 6 AUDIO -
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3.2 Installation of Software
Normal procedure is to replace the Hard Disk Drive.

In the event that a complete install is required and Windows 2000 Professional has
been installed proceed with the following guide.
On the CDP ensure the DIP switch SW4 position 5 to the ON position (toward the
board) this stops the auto restart when the M3 software is not running.
CDP SW4 Functions
1. ON for Full audio test of GRP1 and GRP2 i.e. if microphones are connected in
ports 4 or 5.
OFF for audio test of GRP1 only i.e. if GRP2 VHF only is fitted.
2. ON for data input test. This disables the DATA filter
OFF is the Normal position.
3. ON will disable the AUTO Dimming of the front panel LED.
4. Not Used. For future developments.
5. ON for ‘Service Mode’ this option will disable the AUTO Reset function.
If during software setup the CDP did not receive any messages from the M3
programme it would reset the system.
6. ON will enable the audible alarm. This is the Normal position.
OFF will disable the audible alarm. This is used when setting to work.
Normal switch positions during operation as seen from the front.
6 5 4 3 2 1
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF ON
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Pre-requisites
SVGA Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
USB DVD/CDROM
Step 1.
From the AMI CD locate and run the following exe installation program, accepting all
the defaults.
M3Setup.exe
This will create the following sub directories in the install path:
“C:\Program Files\ESL\M3 with a sub directory \Data, with sub dirs, \NMEA, \Sound
and \Video. These sub directories are initially empty and will hold the temporary data
files.
From the AMI CD locate the NO VIDEO.bmp and NO VIDEO.zip files and replace the
installed versions in “C:\Program Files\ESL\M3\”
VGA2USBSetup.exe
This will initially give you an option, select ‘just your self’ continue the installation. The
setup will create the following folder:
C:\Program Files\ Epiphan Systems VGA2USB\
Now close down the M3 program and start up again to make sure everything starts up
and capturing OK
3.2.1 M3 Programme
The M3 software is based on the Full Monty software suite. It combines all the
features into a single program, eliminating the need for NMEApro with DDE inter-
program communication and having to launch the external DOS compression
program, PKZIP. In addition, all slow operations, like save incident, writing to the
capsule and partition clearing, have been written as separate program threads so they
do not hold up any of the main operations. The result of all this is improved reliability
and efficiency. M3 receives the combined NMEA data on COM1 and AIS data or data
from an additional AMI external data combiner on COM2.
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Pre-requisites (MEU)
SVGA Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
An AMI Fixed Capsule or an ACR Float Free.
Default is ‘no capsule’.
RADAR video or an external video source.
On the CDP switch 4-5 to on ‘Service Mode’ (Auto Restart Disabled).
On maximising the M3 program you will be able to access the ‘Config’
General
Start Minimised
Update Clock Every – 3280 seconds.
Restart Count Date.
Paths
Current partition D = 4, E = 5 etc.

Headroom for Partition Change – M Bytes: e.g. 500
Incident Save Path = J:\
PDC Path [K:\] = (‘K:\’ for AMI Capsule)
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NMEA
COM1 = 38400 baud – HS NMEA

COM2 = 38400 baud – HS NMEA
Audio
The default setting, PCM 22.050 KHz 8 bit stereo, is the closest to the previous sound
format used in Full Monty.
The sound recording component allows the use of other formats with different
frequency responses which cause larger and smaller data files. The formats are
selected using the pull down list. At present this has been set to the optimum and
should not be changed.
Video
Select to Capture Video Frames.

Select to Centre Capture Image.
Select to Capture JPEG or BMP (dependant on VGA to USB selection).
Select to Capture “No Video” frames.
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Capsule
Select the type of capsule fitted;

Confirm the following settings.
AMI CAPSULES KW999-S/K
System IP – 192.168.0.19
Capsule IP – 192.168.0.1
Files
This page is for information only and shows the number of sound, NMEA/AIS and
Radar since starting or reset.
Next close M3 to save the configuration then restart it.
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3.2.2 M3E Configuration File Explanation (MEU)

If the MEU fails to boot up into the above then check the following files:
M3E.cf0
Location C:\Program Files\ESL\M3\
Double Click and Notepad will open, and it will display
3280000 (Update Clock in hundredths of seconds)

15 (Grab Radar Frame every in seconds)
4 (Active Partition)
Minimised (Minimised (will be blank if not selected))
VCap (Capture Video)
1 (Centre Captured Images (0 for select))
192.168.0.1 (TCPIP Address for Capsule)
192.168.0.19 (TCPIP Address for the M3)
500 (Headroom for partition Change)
38400 (COM1 Baud Rate)
38400 (COM2 Baud Rate)
J:\ (Path of the Save partition/HDD)
2 (The last save folder designation)
5.00000000000000E-0001 (For the AMI unit)
K:\ (For the AMI unit)
BMP (This may be have JPEG selected)
SaveBanner (If Radar being switched off M3 will save “No Video” picture)
1 (For Future Use)
1.50000000000000E+0000 (For the Audio Gain)
4 (For Future Use)
3.91715637510417E+0004 (For Future Use)
v2u.exe -a phase=0:pll=0:hs=0:vs=0:offset=0:gain=127 (Default see Video Setup)
0 (0=No Extender, 1=Has Extender, 2=Is Extender)
Ssnd (Save Extender Sound Files to Capsule, Blank if No Ext)
Srad (Save Extender Radar Files to Capsule, Blank if No Ext)
\\Monty2\ (Name of Extender Unit)
Snmea (Save Extender Data Files to Capsule, Blank if No Ext)
If the text is corrupted or missing correct and save.
Now proceed to the Extender Unit.
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3.2.3 Video Setup
Pre-requisites
SVGA Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
Double click the VGA2USB icon and go to Capture

then Options.
Select the Adjustments tab.
Make any adjustments necessary
phase=2 (Sampling Phase 0 to 31)

pll=6 (PLL Adjustment -50 to 50)
hs=4 (Shift Horizontally -100 to 100)
vs=8 (Shift Vertically -80 to 80)
offset=10 (Set Offset 0 to 63)
gain=127 (Set Gain 0 to 255)
Any adjustments should be manually inserted into

the ‘Epiphan Capture Parameters’ line.
The video tab of the config dialogue now has an edit box for the parameter string and
3 buttons as follows:
"Defaults" - Sets the string to "v2u.exe -a phase=0:pll=0:hs=0:vs=0:offset=0:gain=127"
"Test Now" - Sends the current string to the Epiphan card.
"Apply" - marks the current string for saving in the M3 config file.
(Note the Apply button is only active if the parameter string has changed)
On starting M3 the string from the config file is used to configure the Epiphan card.
Initially this will be the default settings as shown above. Make any changes carefully
to ONLY the numbers in this parameter string. These could be those noted down from
use of the v2ugui.exe program or you can change a setting and click the Test Now
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button to watch the effect within M3. To do this select the video page and maximise
M3 by double clicking on the M3 window's blue top bar before launching the config
dialog. You will have to wait 15 - 30 seconds after clicking Test Now before the effect
of each change is visible.
When you are happy with the settings, click "Apply" and "OK" the config dialogue.
This will write the current parameter string to the config file. The Apply button marks
the current string for inclusion in the config file, so even if you "Cancel" the config
dialogue the parameter string will still be written to the config file the next time the
M3 program quits.
Note: The command line parameter string MUST start "v2u.exe -a ". Do not change
anything except the numbers when modifying it. There is a floating hint associated
with the edit box which is an aide-memoir to the permitted ranges of the parameters.
Hover the mouse pointer on the edit box to make it appear.
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3.2.4 Audio Setup
Pre-requisites
SVGA Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
Stereo Headphones
Tweaking tool
Two Persons
Adjust the Line In audio level
Double click on ‘Volume’ Icon.
Select ‘Options’ then ‘Properties’. Click on ‘Recording’ then ‘OK’
Ensure ‘Line In’ is selected and the level is set between 25 and 30%
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Adjusting Microphones Audio Level
Adjust the audio level of microphone 1 by itself.
With the headphones connected to the MEU have the assistant talk at a normal
volume not closer than 1 metre and confirm they can be heard loud and clear?
If not, adjust the Gain level on the microphone until a good clear audio is achieved.
Remove microphone 1 and connect microphone 2. Repeat the above procedure.
Repeat the above procedures for microphones 3, 4 and 5 ensuring only one
microphone is connected at any one time.
On completion connect all microphones.
3.2.5 Capsule Configurations
Pre-requisites
SVGA Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
An AMI Fixed Capsule or an ACR Float Free.
Default is ‘no capsule’.
AMI CAPSULE
Capsule IP – 192.168.0.1
System IP – 192.168.0.19
M3 Path Tab – Capsule ‘K:\’
Click on “Windows Explorer”, right click on “My Network Places” and then select
"Search for Computers"
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Type 192.168.0.1 into the Computer Name box and then click on “Search Now”.
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Once the capsule is discovered “192.168.0.1 – Workgroup – Share Server” double

click on the Computer Icon (with the discovered IP Address) and you will see a folder
named “SHARE” or “DATA”
Right click on “SHARE” or “DATA” and select "MAP NETWORK DRIVE"
Change the Drive letter to "K" and ensure that “Reconnect at Login” is selected.
Click Finish
Open "Windows Explorer" and you should now see "Share on ‘192.168.0.1’ (K:)
The capsule is now ready for use.
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ACR FLOAT FREE
Capsule IP – 192.168.2.75 (some cases 100)

System IP – 192.168.2.19
L3 HVR
Capsule IP – 192.168.0.2
System IP – 192.168.0.5
To configure the HVR’s Flash Memory for recording the collated data from the RADAR
Acquisition Interface PC, use Internet Explorer to open the HVR’s configuration
“website” assigned (IP address 192.168.0.2).
1. Open Internet Explorer

2. In the Address Bar type 192.168.0.2
3. Click on Flash Setup
4. When asked enter password “l3hvr”
5. Select Position 0 change Granules to Maximum (Partition Granules in Crash
Module) and the Stream Name to “RADAR”
6. Set all other Granules to 0.
7. Submit Changes
This creates a single large partition to which all data will be written.
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AMI Capsule Download
Pre-requisites
SVGA Monitor
Keyboard and Mouse
An AMI Fixed Capsule
USB HDD or USB FLASH MEMORY STICK
On the CDP set SW4-5 (Auto Restart Disable) to the ON position ‘Service Mode’.
Open "Windows Explorer" and select "Share on ‘192.168.0.1’ (K:)
Highlight the required folders and copy them to the USB device.
The folder names indicate the year, month, date and hour (YYMMDD-HH).
In each folder there will be 60 x VDR files, 60 x SND files, 240 x RFG files and 1
shipdata.zip file totalling 361 files.
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L3 HVR
You can control where the data is recovered to. The Default is .\HVR\ i.e. the HVR
directory in the install directory.
If you connect a USB HDD you can now unload the whole HVR and easily remove, but
be warned this will take 45 to 60 minutes per 500MB.
To avoid unloading the entire HVR to look at the most recent data there is now an
option to step back a number of Mbytes from the current write pointer position and
start recovery from there – with average file sizes 150Mb is about 1 Hr of data.
This can be calculated by adding 4 x radar captures files (RFG), 1 x audio (SND) and 1
x data (VDR) which will give you the number of MB per minute.
If you use this step back option enter a figure greater than e.g. 1800 and then in the
Mbytes to recover box type in 75 which should download approximately 30 minutes
worth of data, the start button sets the recovery process.
Note - That using the default settings on starting the HVR Recovery program, (apart
from changing the recovery destination path), pressing start and answering NO to “Do
you want to reset the HVR first?” is how you recover the entire contents of the HVR.
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Saved File Names

The uncompressed file names within the zips are in the form DDDSSSSS i.e. Julian
day number from 1st Jan and the number of seconds from midnight. Julian Day
numbers run from 001 to 365 (or 366 on a leap year) and seconds from 00001 to
86400.
E.g. RFG-15012006-16004500.zip = 01558245.bmp
Files are named: TYPE – DATE – TIME

For example SND-14052003-124600.ZIP for the audio.
VDR-14052003-124600.ZIP for the data and AIS.
RFG-14052003-124615.ZIP for the video.
This means that the file was started at the time specified in the compressed zip file
name.
Note: that the windows ‘Date Modified’ stamp on the audio and data files is actually
when the file and the zip file are closed so that, although the file names reflect the
start time of the data, the actual order in the directory of the 1 min audio and data
files with respect to the 4 RFG files, may be different.
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4. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
4.1 The Main Electronics Unit (MEU).

The function of the MEU is to record the Radar Captures, Audio data, the NMEA data
and monitor and control the VDR system.
24VDC OUTPUT TO PC PSU
24VDC OUTPUT FOR FAN
COM 2 I/P NMEA 38400 AIS/EXPANSION PORT
I/P NMEA 4800 ALL DATA PORT

CONTROL & STATUS MESSAGES
I/P NMEA 4800 ECHO DATA PORT

COM 1
I/P NMEA 4800 GYRO DATA PORT
I/P NMEA 4800 LOG DATA PORT
VR2272B
MAIN BOARD I/P NMEA 4800 GPS DATA PORT
O/P NMEA 38400 ALL DATA PORT
CONNECTION
FOR REMOTE
LAN CONNECTION
FOR DOWNLOADS
LOW POWER
DC OUT
EXTERNAL ALARM RELAY O/P
AC POWER FAIL
24VDC INPUT
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4.1.1 The Power Distribution(part of the M3 main PCB)

The main function of the Power and Distribution is to distribute and regulate the power
supplies and respond to an AC failure by signalling the CDP.
4.1.2 The Display and Control Panel (CDP).

The main function of the Display and Control Panel is as a user interface where the
system is switched on or off, displays status/activity of the data inputs and outputs
and the Save, Audio Test and Accept Alarm functions can be initiated.
The secondary function is to monitor and display the status of the system and any
alarm messages from the M3 VDR software, power supplies and respond with any
necessary alarm.
4.1.3 The Audio Multiplexer

The function of the Audio Multiplexer is to gather in groups of three (up to two
groups) the audio from the microphones and the combined transmit and receive audio
from the designated VHF unit.
The selected outputs are fed to the EPIA motherboard “LINE IN” via a stereo lead
with a 3.5mm jack plug.
4.1.4 The Data Combiner (part of the M3 main PCB)

The function of the FM Data Unit is to gather and combine the NMEA data from the
external equipment and interfaces ready for recording.
The NMEA Data (4800 baud) input to SK20 to SK27 are combined in the Processor
with the Control and Status messages from the CDP, the combined (38400 baud)
output is sent to COM1. The AIS/Ext (38400 baud) input SK4 is fed directly to COM2.
4.1.5 The PCI LAN Card

The function of the PCI LAN card is to connect to a Laptop computer for Maintenance
and the downloading of saved Data and allows the onboard LAN socket to be used to
connect to the PDC Capsule.
4.1.6 EPIPHAN VGA to USB Video Frame Grabber.

The function of the Video Frame Grabber is to capture once every 15 seconds a Post
Processed Radar picture. Input is via a SVGA cable Red, Green, Blue signal and
Vertical and Horizontal Sync. The captured frames are saved as *.BMP files then
compressed into zip files then sent to the HVR.
4.1.7 The EPIA Motherboard.

Baby ATX Motherboard fitted with minimum EPIA/VIA processor and 256Mbyte RAM.
The EPIA has onboard SVGA Graphics, Sound Card and 100Tbase LAN.
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4.2 KW914-C (UPS).

The functions of the AMI-UPS KW914-C is to convert the ship’s AC volts supply into
the main DC supply for the SVDR and also acts as an automatic changeover in the
event of an AC power fail. It will switch over to the Battery Supply to ensure the SVDR
system will operate in excess of two hours in the event of a total power failure.
4.2.1 The 2 x 12 volts DC Battery.

The function of the two batteries is to store the DC volts supplied from the Switch
Mode AC/DC Power Supply. The batteries are configured in series to provide the 24
volts DC.
KW914-C AC/DC UNIT
SWITCH OVER
DC
AC
AC PWR FAIL DC SUPPLY OUT AC SUPPLY IN

BATTERIES x 2
F1
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4.3 KW999 Capsule Fixed.

The function of the Capsule is to save minimum the latest 12 hours of Audio, Data
and Radar Capture in a secure and safe environment and with the ability to be
retrieved in the event of a catastrophic accident. The Capsule is powered by the 24
volts DC from the VR2272B main board. The data files are transferred to the HVR
from the MEU via the onboard LAN card.
4.4 KW950-NT Remote Alarm Unit.

The function of the Remote Alarm Unit is to give an audible and visual alarm. The
Alarm can be acknowledged by pressing the AL button. The inputs are status signal
and an alarm relay. The unit is powered by the 5 volts DC from the VR2272B main
board.
4.5 KW973 VHF Interface (AI2049).

The function of the AI2049 VHF interface is to connect directly to a SAILOR/SPERRY
RT2048 VHF Radio combining the received audio and the microphone audio. The unit
sends the combined audio to the VHF input on the Audio Interface in the MEU. The
interface takes its +13.8 volts DC supply from the VHF unit. It is possible with an
adapter cable for the Rx and Tx Audio, other VHF types can be recorded and the
power will be selected from the Audio I/F by changing the Jumpers.
4.6 KW972 Microphone.

The function of the microphone is when located at designated locations is to record
Bridge Audio and activity. The recorded audio is sent to the Audio Interface in the
MEU. The microphone is self testing and if OK sends a logic 1 back to the MEU. The
+12 volts DC for the microphone are supplied by the Audio Interface.
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5. OPTIONAL INTERFACES
5.1 KW909-PPI Parallel Printer Interface.

The function of the KW909-PPI is to convert the text output from equipment with an
LPT output such as an Order Printer Unit or Fire and Smoke Alarm Unit to an NMEA
text message for recording. The 24 volts DC is supplied from the FM Data Interface.
5.2 KW909-SPI Serial Port Interface.

The function of the KW909-SPI is to convert a non standard serial output from
equipment to an NMEA text message for recording. The 24 volts DC is supplied from
the FM Data Interface.
5.3 KW910-M Synchro to NMEA Interface.

The function of the KW910-M is to convert 1:1 Synchro signals into NMEA data
(Switch 1 and 2 changed to suit the required input voltage and NMEA output. The
KW910-D also has an NMEA pass through. The KW910-D is powered by the 24 volts
DC from the FM Data Interface.
5.4 KW932-D 32 Channel Digital Interface.

The function of the KW909-CH32 is to convert digital (5v to 30v) on/off signals into
standard NMEA data. Its prime function is to record the status of Water Tight doors,
Alarm status etc. The KW909-CH32 is powered by the 24 volts DC from the FM Data
Interface.
5.5 KW935-C Variable DC and 4 – 20mA Interface.

The function of the KW935 is to interface to ship’s equipment which output variable
DC or current loop 4 – 20mA. The KW935 has 4 Channel inputs with an NMEA pass
through. Output is a combined NMEA from the 4 Channels and the NMEA pass
through. The 24 volts DC is supplied from the FM Data Interface.
5.6 KW950-E Analogue/Digital Interface and Display.

The function of the KW950-E is to convert Stepper, Synchro signals or Proprietary
data into standard NMEA data. In certain configurations (see table) it is possible to
accept two signal inputs and convert and combine both e.g. –35 volt stepper gyro and
200 PPM log. The KW950-E is powered by the 24 volts DC from the FM Data
Interface.
5.7 The P to V Transducer.

The function of the P to V Transducer is to convert a Pneumatic or Hydraulic pressure
into a variable DC voltage that can be fed into the KW935-C.
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6. SHIPDATA.TXT FILE
On completion of the installation the ‘shipdata.txt’ file must be created, zipped and
inserted into the C:\Program Files\ESL\M3\ folder. From there it will be distributed to
the capsule folders and the ‘Save##’ partitions.
The Ship Data is comprised of 5 sections;

1. System and Interface Serial Numbers and miscellaneous information.
6.1 Ships Particulars

VESSELS NAME: FULCRUM
OWNER/OPERATOR: AMI MARINE
OFFICIAL NUMBER: -
CALL SIGN: -
IMO NUMBER: 80480450
MMSI NUMBER: -
SHIP BUILDER: AMI GROUP
HULL NUMBER: H1624A
KEEL LAID: 2004
PORT OF REGISTRATION: UK
DATE OF REGISTRATION: JULY 2006
LENGTH O.A.: 225.00M
LENGTH B.P.: 217.00M
BREDTH (MOULDED): 32.60M
DEPTH (MOULDED): 19.60M
SUMMER DRAFT (EXTR): -M
DEADWEIGHT (SUMMER): 74500T
TONNAGE: GROSS NET
PANAMA: - -
SUEZ: - -
MAX PASSENGER CAPACITY: N/A
MAX CREW CAPACITY: -
NO OF LIFEBOATS/TOTAL PERSON CAPACITY:-
6.2 Parent Equipment and Data Format
HEADING GYRO TOKIMEC TG6000 $HEHDT,001.2,T*2C

RATE OF TURN TOKIMEC TG6000 $HEROT,-000.6,A*00
GYRO SYSTEM ALARMS TOKIMEC $PTKM,HEALM,1000,0*52
AUTOPILOT TOKIMEC $AGHTD
RUDDER ORDER TOKIMEC $AGRSA
GPS TIME FURUNO $GPZDA,074805,12,02,2004,-08,00*64
GPS GEOGRAPHIC POSITIONAL FURUNO $GPGLL,3116.5625,N,12133.9490,E,074805,A,D*4B
GPS GROUND SPEED FURUNO $GPVTG,,T,244.6,M,0.0,N,0.0,K,D*0C
$GPRMC,074805,A,3116.5625,N,12133.9490,E,0.0,239.5,120204,5.1,W,D*09
SPEED LOG FURUNO $VDVBW,0.4,,A,,,V*6C
$VDVLW,8.33,N,8.33,N*5F
DEPTH FURUNO $SDDPT,0002.9,0000.0,20*72
$PFEC,Alarm,0,0*6F
$PFEC,xdr,AFT,200*33
WIND DATA YOUNG $WIMWV,175,R,007,N,A*27
ENGINE CONTROL DATA NABCO $RCETL,
REMOTE ENGINE ALARMS NABCO $RCRPM,E,0,-0.1,,A*44
$RCPRC,,V,0.0,V,,V,0*34
$RCALM,,
KW932A $PAMI,XDR,A,XX- -,XX- -,XX- -,X- - -,XX- -,X- - -,- - - -,- - - -,*hh
KW935C $PAMIV,00,XXX,- - -,- - -,- - -,
VHF AUDIO FURUNO FM8500 COMPRESSED WAVE FILES

BRIDGE AUDIO VIA MICROPHONES COMPRESSED WAVE FILES
RADAR IMAGE FURUNO FAR2825W COMPRESSED BMP FILES
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6.3 Interface Calibrations KW932 Status Data
The KW932 Status input card is used to interface any Status or Alarms signal which
can be seen or heard on the bridge. Status data is entered into the system by up to
32 KW932 cards, each with 32 input channels. The serial data output for each channel
is a digital 1 or 0. Information in the shipdata.txt file enables the playback software to
convert these values into a plain English display. Each card has a unique block title
enclosed in square brackets, and these take the form of [KW932A] through [KW932Z]
for the first 26 and [KW9321] through [KW9326] for 27 to 32.
[KW932A]
Block Title, one required per card. The cards are assigned an incremental letter, thus
the next header will be [KW932B] then [KW932C] and so on up to [KW9326].
Code=A
Each card must be set to a unique ID code using the DIP switches on the card itself.
The range of these codes is A to Z and 1 to 6.
Name=Code
To help identify each card is achieved by adding a Name field into the card data block.
Any text can be used which help identify the specific card inputs.
Following the Block Title, ID and Name code there are eight groups of four digital
inputs with the status descriptions. The content of each input is the text name
identifying the source of the signal e.g.
Bit21="FIRE ALARM"
The status text fields determine what the digital 1 or 0 will represent on the Replay
Program e.g.
Status20="NORMAL"
Status21="ALARM"
Note that the state of any group of 4 inputs can be either one of a pair e.g.
OPEN / CLOSED
NORMAL / FAIL
GOOD / BAD
NORMAL / ALARM
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Below is an example of the KW932 text file. The following can be copied and pasted
onto another computer and edited using ‘Notepad’
[KW932A]
CODE=A
Name=”Bridge Indications Status”
Bit11="NFU STARBOARD"
Bit12="NFU PORT"
Bit13="-"
Bit14="-"
Status10="ACTIVE"
Status11="INACTIVE"
Bit21="FIRE ALARM"
Bit22="FIRE SYSTEM FAIL"
Bit23="-"
Bit24="-"
Status20="NORMAL"
Status21="ALARM"
Bit31="CO2 RELEASE"
Bit32="CO2 SYSTEM FAIL"
Bit33="-"
Bit34="-"
Status30="NORMAL"
Status31="ALARM"
Bit41="START AIR LOW PRESSURE"

Bit42="-"
Bit43="-"
Bit44="-"
Status40="ALARM"
Status41="NORMAL"
Bit51="HIGH WATER CARGO ALARM"

Bit52="HIGH WATER BILGE ALARM"
Bit53="-"
Bit54="-"
Status50="NORMAL"
Status51="ALARM"
Bit61="HIGH WATER POWER"

Bit62="-"
Bit63="-"
Bit64="-"
Status60="NORMAL"
Status61="ALARM"
Bit71="-"
Bit72="-"
Bit73="-"
Bit74="-"
Status70="-"
Status71="-"
Bit81="-"
Bit82="-"
Bit83="-"
Bit84="-"
Status80="-"
Status81="-"
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6.4 Interface Calibrations KW935 Analogue Data
The KW935 analogue input card is used to interface any voltage and current sensors.
Analogue data is entered into the system by up to 16 KW932 cards, each with 4 input
channels. The serial data output for each channel is always in the range -100% to
+100%. Information in the shipdata.txt file enables the playback software to convert
these values to real world units, and generate alarm signals on over range values.
Section header and Unit ID code.

Then for each analogue input we have:-
The Input Name
The Real (or Plant) value of the input
The voltage (or current) at the KW935 producing the plant output
Each analogue input has its own section in the ShipData.txt file. This must be
completed correctly for the data to be properly displayed.
[KW935A]
Section header, one required per card. The cards are assigned an incremental letter,
thus the next header will be [KW935B] then KW935C and so on up to KW935H.
Code=00
This is the ID code set on the card; each card must have a unique ID. Make sure this
code is zero, 0A not letter “O” A. The range of these codes is 00 to 0F
Following the header and code there are four sections, one for each of the card
inputs. The contents of each section consist of a variable and a number, the variable
is the same in each case the number is the channel number e.g.
Name Field
This is the Parameter Name that will be shown in the first column of the display.
Units Field
This is displayed after the calculated plant value in the second column. Typical values
are RPM, Deg, %, Knts
Pos Field / Neg Field

These are used where positive and negative plant values have distinct meaning.
Typical values
PosX = Stb , Ahead, Right
NegX = Port, Astern, Left
Where negative values are not expected, or where a parameter can actually go
negative, these fields are left empty.
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MaxRaw / MinRaw
This is the maximum and minimum values output by the card WHEN CONNECTED TO
THE SENSOR.
The KW935 has an output range of -100% to +100%. However when connected to
the sensor this full range may not be utilized. The on card adjustment can be used to
make sure the full range of the A to D is utilized without overflow. For example from 0
shaft RPM to maximum shaft RPM may be presented as a voltage. 0v input should
give zero % output, and then the on card potentiometer is used to make the
maximum shaft rpm out produce a card out put near to 100%, without actually
reaching 100% e.g. 99%
In example 1 the max value is set to 100 and the min value set to 0.
In example 2 the max value is set to 95 and the min value to 5. These values will
never be outside the -100% to +100% range.
MaxVA / MinVA
These are the maximum and minimum voltage or current measured at the 935 input
for a full excursion of plant parameter.
In example 1 it’s a perfect 0 to 10 V, in example 2 its 0.3 to 9.1 V.
Example 2 is rudder angle and assumed to be linear thus rudder is amidships with an
input of (9.1 – 0.3) /2 = 4.4V
MaxPlant / MinPlant
This is the maximum and minimum real world values represented by the MaxVA and
MinVA inputs.
In example 1 the RPM goes from 0 to 300. In example 2 we go from 35 degrees port
rudder to 35 deg starboard rudder.
AlarmH / AlarmHH
These are two alarm settings. They are used to generate Alarm outputs ON
PLAYBACK. THE DO NOT INDICATE AN ALARM WAS SOUNDED ON THE VESSEL.
They have different meaning depending on the range of the plant parameter.
If the plant parameter is always positive, for example ‘wind speed’ then in this case
AlarmH is set to a warning level, and AlarmHH is set to a critical level.
If the plant parameter is able to swing between positive and negative, for example
‘rudder angle’ then in this case AlarmH is for the positive value, and AlarmHH is for
the negative value.
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Important Notes
1. Inputs to the KW935 card are assumed to be linear over their range.
2. Where plant values have a fore / aft, ahead / astern starboard / port value the
convention is that Aft, Astern, and Port are negative e.g.
Rudder angle -35 to + 35 = 35 to port 35 to starboard
Reversible Shaft RPM -50 to + 300 = 50 astern to 300 ahead
Example 1
Name3="PORT SHAFT RPM"
Units3=RPM
Pos3=
Neg3=
MaxRaw3=100
MinRaw3=0
MaxVA3=10
MinVA3=0
MaxPlant3=300
MinPlant3=0
AlarmH3=280
AlarmHH3=290
This is a shaft RPM sensor where the shaft actual minimum speed is 0 and the
maximum RPM is 300. This is represented at the input of the KW935 as a voltage
between 0 and 10V.
Example 2
Name4=”RUDDER ANGLE”
Units4=Deg
Pos4=Stb
Neg4=Port
MaxRaw4=95
MinRaw4=5
MaxVA4=9.1
MinVA4=0.3
MaxPlant4=35
MinPlant4=-35
AlarmH4=30
AlarmHH4=-30
This is a rudder angle indicator. The maximum starboard rudder angle is 35; the
maximum port rudder angle is also 35 (this is entered as a negative value.)
This is supposed to be a 0 to 10V signal, but when measured the values were 0.3 V
for -35 deg and 9.1 V for +35 deg. The corresponding range of KW935 output was 5
to 95.
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Below is an example of the text file. The following can be copied and pasted onto
another computer and edited using ‘Notepad’
KW935A]
Code=00
Name1=""
Units1=
Pos1=
Neg1=
MaxRaw1=
MinRaw1=
MaxAV1=
MinAV1=
MaxPlant1=
MinPlant1=
AlarmH1=
AlarmHH1=
Name2=""
Units2=""
Pos2=
Neg2=
MaxRaw2=
MinRaw2=
MavAV2=
MinAV2=
MaxPlant2=
MinPlant2=
AlarmH2=
AlarmHH2=
Name3=""
Units3=
Pos3=
Neg3=
MaxRaw3=
MinRaw3=
MaxAV3=
MinAV3=
MaxPlant3
MinPlant3=
AlarmH3=
AlarmHH3=
Name4="RUDDER ANGLE"
Units4=DEGREES
Pos4=STARBOARD
Neg4=PORT
MaxRaw4=100
MinRaw4=-100
MaxAV4=6.183
MinAV4=-6.2
MaxPlant4=35
MinPlant4=-35
AlarmH4=30
AlarmHH4=-30
6.5 System Hardware Particulars
Equipments Installed: Location Serial Number Software Version

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VR2272B (MEU) Radar Room - AMI-123 SW: M3 2.11

KW914-C Battery Back Up Radar Room - AMI-124
KW972-I Microphone: Chart Table - N/A
KW972-I Microphone: GMDSS - N/A
KW972-I Microphone: Bridge Centre - N/A
KW972-E Microphone: PORT Wing - N/A
KW972-E Microphone: STBD Wing - N/A
KW973 VHF Interface: VHF No1 - N/A
KW950-NT Chart Table - AMI-125 SW: E40
KW932-D Bridge Port Rear - AMI-126 SW: CH32
KW935-C Centre Console - AMI-127 SW: F9
Protective Data Capsule Bridge Roof - 000271885 03/2004
Sonar Beacon: N/A - DT6933 MAY2010
* = NOT INSTALLED
**= NOT RECORDED AT PRESENT
APPROVAL BODY: QINETIQ

ADDRESS: CODY TECH PARK, FARNBOROUGH, UK
APPROVAL REF: QQ-MED-05/06-02 VDR
Manufactured and Installed by AMI Marine (UK) Ltd.

Website: www.amimarine.net
E-Mail: sales@amimarine.net
15-01-09
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7. UNIT DIMENSIONS
400mm
3 x 15mm
holes
DIAMETER 200mm
300mm
120 Degrees 120 Degrees

400mm
120 Degrees
250mm
100mm
200mm 200mm
DIAMETER
50mm
PDC PLINTH
CIRCULAR SUPPORT: Steel Pipe Diameter Maximum 100mm.
MOUNTING PLATE: Sheet Steel 3 to 5mm Thickness.
CABLE PENETRATONS PIPE: Steel Pipe Inner Diameter Minimum 40mm
ISS CHANGE INIT. Drawn:

10 May 2007 RAG
PDC PLINTH DIMENSIONS
1 Original RAG
AMI MARINE (UK) Ltd Checked:
VR2272B VDR/SVDR
File Name:
PDC01-plinth-dim.doc
VR2272B Voyage and Data Recorder
AMI Capsule PDC PLINTH DIMENSIONS Drawing No:
AMI2272-009-02-0
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400mm
6 x 15mm
holes
DIAMETER 200mm
306mm
60 Degrees
60 Degrees
60 Degrees 400mm
60 Degrees
60 Degrees 60 Degrees
250mm
100mm
200mm 200mm
DIAMETER
50mm
PDC02 PLINTH
CIRCULAR SUPPORT: Steel Pipe Diameter Maximum 100mm.
MOUNTING PLATE: Sheet Steel 3 to 5mm Thickness.
CABLE PENETRATONS PIPE: Steel Pipe Inner Diameter 40mm

PDC02 PLINTH DIMENSIONS
25 May 2006 RAG

1 Original RAG
2 Change to Base RAG AMI MARINE (UK) Ltd Checked:
25.May 2006 RN
File Name:
VR2272B VDR
PDC02-plinth-dim.doc
PDC02 PLINTH DIMENSIONS Drawing No:
AMI2272-009-02-0
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330mm 110mm
410mm
450mm
290mm
Fixings 4 of M6 Hex Bolts x 20mm
PROTECTION: IP65
HOUSING: ABS Plastic
APPROX. WEIGHT: 2Kg
COLOUR: BEIGE / Clear Door

Enclosure Dimensions
28 Feb 2006 RG
M.E.U. Environmental
1 Original RAG
File Name:
2272B-Env-Dim.doc
Environmental Enclosure Unit Dimensions Drawing No:
AMI2272-001-01-0
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210mm
108mm
210mm
108mm
185mm
165mm
VOLTAGE: 110 / 240 v AC Main Supply.

CURRENT: 2AMP.
VOLTAGE OUTPUT: NOMINAL 26VDC.
HOUSING: PRESSED STEEL
APPROX. WEIGHT: 3Kg (Without Batteries)
COLOUR: BLACK/SILVER
TO BE INSTALLED IN A DRY COMPARTMENT
BATTERY x 2 YUASA Type NPH5-12
HOLES IN MOUNTING BRACKETS ARE 8mm DIA

14 JUN 2006 RAG
KW914C UPS BACKUP
1 Original RAG
14 JUN 2006 RN
File Name:
VR2272B SVDR
2272B KW914C UPS-Dim.doc

VR2272B Simplified Voyage and Data
Recorder Drawing No:
AMI2272-008-01-0
KW914C UPS BACKUP UNIT
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8. CERTIFICATES
AMI MARINE (UK) Ltd,

Unit 2, Tower Lane, Eastleigh, Southampton,
Hants. SO50 6NZ. U.K.
Telephone: +44 (0) 23-80480450
Fax: +44 (0) 23-80480451
E-mail technical@amimarine.net
Declaration of Conformity
This is to certify that the AMI VR2272B – Voyage Data Recorder System (VDR)
(COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2002/75/EC-ITEM A.1/4.29) has been assessed, tested
and CERTIFIED as complying with the relevant parts of:
BS EN 61996-2: 2006, “Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)”

BS EN 61996-2: 2006 Part 2, “Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR)”
BS EN 60945: 1997, “General Requirements for Marine Navigation Equipment”
The VR2272B equipment conforms to the performance standards adopted by the

International Maritime Organisation, which are contained in Resolution A861 (20),
Resolution A694 (17) and MSC.163 (78) as amended by MSC.214 (81).
All Interfaces manufactured by AMI Marine (UK) have been tested and CERTIFIED as
complying with the relevant parts of:
BS EN 61162-1 2000, “NMEA Digital Interfaces”

BS EN 60945: 1997, “General Requirements for Marine Navigation Equipment”
All Interfaces are OPTO Isolated and will not interfere with the Ship Equipments.
The AMI VR2272B Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) has been issued by QINETIQ with the
MED Type Approval Certificate number QQ-MED-05/06-2R2
The AMI VR2272B Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) has been issued by
QINETIQ with the MED Type Approval Certificate number and QQ-MED-05/06-03
QINETIQ is notified body 0191
QINETIQ
Cody Technology Park
Ively Road, Farnborough
Hampshire.
GU14 0LX
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Certificate VDR
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Certificate S-VDR
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AMI VR2272B Doc No: AMI IM2272B Issue: 11
9. TERMINATIONS
VESSSEL NAME
……………………………………………………
Ship yard are to complete the document by filling in the

relevant terminations and Cable core identifications.
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M.E.U. – Terminal Connections

Equipment Signal Termination CORE Colour/No CABLE No MEU Termination
MIC 1 (AMI-4)
(12V+) M1-1 A6M1R SK1-1 (12V+)
(0V) M1-2 A6M1R SK1-2 (0V)
(TEST) M1-3 A6M1R SK1-3 (TEST)
(RETURN) M1-4 A6M1R SK1-4 (RETURN)
(AUDIO+) M1-5 A6M1R SK1-5 (AUDIO+)
(AUDIO–) M1-6 A6M1R SK1-6 (AUDIO–)
MIC 2 (AMI-5)
(12V+) M2-1 A6M1R SK2-1 (12V+)
(0V) M2-2 A6M1R SK2-2 (0V)
MIC 3 (AMI-6)
(12V+) M3-1 A6M1R SK3-1 (12V+)
(0V) M3-2 A6M1R SK3-2 (0V)
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MIC 4 (AMI-7)
(12V+) M4-SK Pin 1 A6M1R SK4-1 (12V+)
External
(0V) M4-SK Pin 2 A6M1R SK4-2 (0V)
6 1
(TEST) M4-SK Pin 3 A6M1R SK4-3 (TEST)
5 2
(RETURN) M4-SK Pin 4 A6M1R SK4-4 (RETURN)
4 3
(AUDIO+) M4-SK Pin 5 A6M1R SK4-5 (AUDIO+)

(AUDIO–) M4-SK Pin 6 A6M1R SK4-6 (AUDIO–)
MIC 5 (AMI-8)
(12V+) M5-SK Pin 1 A6M1R SK5-1 (12V+)
External
(0V) M5-SK Pin 2 A6M1R SK5-2 (0V)
6 1
(TEST) M5-SK Pin 3 A6M1R SK5-3 (TEST)
5 2
(RETURN) M5-SK Pin 4 A6M1R SK5-4 (RETURN)
4 3
(AUDIO+) M5-SK Pin 5 A6M1R SK5-5 (AUDIO+)
(AUDIO–) M5-SK Pin 6 A6M1R SK5-6 (AUDIO–)
VHF (AMI-9)
12V+ SK1-1 A6M1R SK6-1 (12V+)
0V SK1-2 A6M1R SK6-2 (0V)
TEST SK1-3 A6M1R SK6-3 (TEST)
RETURN SK1-4 A6M1R SK6-4 (RETURN)
AUDIO+ SK1-5 A6M1R SK6-5 (AUDIO+)
AUDIO– SK1-6 A6M1R SK6-6 (AUDIO–)
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GPS (AMI-14)
NMEA 0183 A SK21 (NMEA 0183 A)
NMEA 0183 B SK21 (NMEA 0183 B)
SPEED LOG (AMI-15)
GYRO (AMI-16)
ECHO (AMI-17)
SPARE (AMI-18)
DATA 5
SPARE (AMI-19)
DATA 6
SPARE (AMI-20)
DATA7
SPARE (AMI-21)
DATA 8
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AMI CAPSULE (AMI-10)
24V+ SK7-1 (24V+)
PDC
0V SK7-2 (0V)
TX LO SK7-3 (TX LO)
TX HI SK7-4 (TX HI)
RX HI SK7-5 (RX HI)
RX LO SK7-6 (RX LO)
AIS or (AMI-27)
NMEA 0183 HS A SK4-4 SK4-1 (NMEA 0183 A HS)
KW909FM
EXPANSION - SK4-2 (C)
INTERFACE
NMEA 0183 HS B SK4-6 SK4-3 (NMEA 0183 B HS)
SHIP (AMI-23) SK20-1 (+5V)
NAVIGATIONAL
EQUIPMENT SK20-2 (NMEA 0183 HS A OUT)
SK20-3 (0V)
SK20-4 (NMEA 0183 HS B OUT)
REMOTE (AMI-24)
LED SK1-1 SK3-2 (LED 5V = OK)
ALARM
BEEP SK1-2 SK3-4 (BEEP OUT)
SWITCH SK1-3 SK3-6 (ACC SW)
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AMI UPS (AMI-2)
+24VDC SK4-1 SK1-1 (+24VDC)
DC SUPPLY
0VDC SK4-3 SK1-3 (0V)
AMI UPS
AC FAIL
DC SUPPLY FOR (AMI-11)
+24VDC SK6-1 (+24VDC)
AMI INTERFACE
(OPTION) 0VDC SK6-2 (0V)
AMI INTERFACE (AMI-12)
+24VDC SK6-3 (+24VDC)
(OPTION)
0VDC SK6-4 (0V)
AMI INTERFACE (AMI-13)
+24VDC SK6-5 (+24VDC)
(OPTION)
0VDC SK6-6 (0V)
SHIP ALARM (AMI-3)
----------- SK8-1 (NO)
MONITORING
EQUIPMENT COMMON SK8-2 (COMMON)
VDR OK SK8-3 (NC)
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VDR JB 1 - Capsule – Terminal Connections

NOTE! The TX and RX pairs from the capsule have on a few occasions been found to be incorrect. If communication is not
achieved from the below guidance swap the TX and RX pairs.
Equipment Signal CORE Colour CABLE No CORE Colour MEU Termination
AMI (AMI-26)
24V+ Red SK 7 - 1
CAPSULE
KW999-K 0V Blue SK 7 - 2
TX LO Orange (AMI-25) SK 7 - 3
TX HI White SK 7 - 4
RX HI White SK 7 - 5
RX LO Green SK 7 - 6
AMI (AMI-26)
24V+ Red SK 7 - 1
CAPSULE
KW999-S 0V Yellow SK 7 - 2
TX LO Black (AMI-25) SK 7 - 3
TX HI Red SK 7 - 4
RX HI Green SK 7 - 5
RX LO White SK 7 - 6
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BATCH 04
AMI UPS - Terminal Connections M3PSU4.PCB
Equipment Signal Termination CORE Colour/No CABLE No UPS Termination
SHIPS LINE (AMI-1) SK1-1 (LINE)
EMERGENCY
AC SUPPLY GROUND SK1-2 (GND)
LINE SK1-3 (LINE)
MEU + SK6-1 (AMI-11) SK3-1 (27V+)
0 SK6-2 SK3-2 (GND)
Not used SK3-3 (GND)
24V+ SK1-1 (AMI-2) SK4-1 (27V+) Battery Backed
0VDC SK1-3 SK4-3 (GND)
AC FAIL SK2-2 SK5-2 (GND)
BATTERY 1 24V+ POS BATT 1 RED H5 (BATT+)
0VDC NEG BATT 1
BATTERY 2
LINKED
24V+ POS BATT 2
0VDC NEG BATT 2 BLACK H6 (BATT-)
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AMI AI2049 - Terminal Connections

Equipment Signal Termination CORE Colour/No CABLE No VHF Termination
MEU (AMI-9)
12V+ SK6-1 (12V+) SK1-1
A6M1R
0V SK6-2 (0V) SK1-2
TEST SK6-3 (TEST) SK1-3
RETURN SK6-4 (RETURN) SK1-4
AUDIO+ SK6-5 (AUDIO+) SK1-5
AUDIO– SK6-6 (AUDIO–) SK1-6
DESIGNATED (AMI-9a)
SHIP VHF HANDSET HANDSET CABLE SK2 9 PIN ‘D’ TYPE
(SAILOR,
SPERRY, TRANSCEIVER UNIT (AMI-9b)
DEBEG) (HAND SET SOCKET RIBBON CABLE SK3 10 PIN HEADER
(OPTION) 9 PIN ‘D’ TYPE)
DESIGNATED (AMI-9c)
TX + SK4-1 (TX +)
SHIP VHF
TX - SK4-2 (GND)
(OPTION)
RX - SK4-3 (GND)
RX + SK4-4 (RX +)
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Commercial in Confidence (when completed)
Vessel Name:
AMI Marine (UK) IMO Number:
Southampton Port of Registry:
Class Society:
VR2272B VDR/S-VDR Date Keel Laid:
COMMISSIONING & INSTALLATION Gross Tonnage:
REPORT Serial No:
Install Date:
Prerequisites
The VR2272B System to be commissioned is connected to the following: Yes No
 Confirm that 32V dc (Nominal) power supplies are available.
 AMI UPS KW914-C.
 Remote Alarm Unit KW950-NT.
 Microphone Units.
 VHF.
 Recoverable Capsule
 The latest copy of this test procedure.
 All peripheral Equipments are connected and operational.
Test Equipments
The following equipments are recommended for an effective and complete install.
Equipment Serial No. Yes No
 SVGA Computer Display
 USB Mouse
 PS2 Keyboard
 Laptop Computer
 KW907-Beacon Tester
 Digital Multimeter
UNIT Serial Number

VR2272B (Main Electronics Unit)
AI2049 VHF Interface
Recoverable Capsule Battery Install Date
DUKANE/NOVEGA Beacon
AMI-UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply)
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Physical Inspection
After fixing, confirm that each unit is secure and all cables and connectors are in
place and secured.
Check there are no loose items within the enclosure screws/washers etc.
Check that all internal system cabling is secure and tied back. Yes No
Physical Inspection completed and satisfied.
Power Up Sequence
NOTE:
To avoid computer Re-boots during the set-up procedure, on the Control and
Display Panel [CDP], set SW4 Dipswitch, switches 4 and 5 to the ON position.
After successful set-up position return these two switches to the OFF position
Remove Front Panel
On the front of the Control Display Panel [CDP] set the Power ON Key-switch to
the ON position and observe the following LED activities:
 Check and confirm that during the initial power-up sequence the Top line of Yes No
the Display Panel shows “Initialising”
 LD15 is ILLUMINATED indicating the EP +5v power supply is ON
 LD16 is ILLUMINATED (up to 15 second delay) indicating the Hard Disc Yes No
Drive [HDD] is spun up and active.
 LD16 (CONTROL DATA ) LED is ILLUMINATED and then FLASHES every Yes No
10seconds indicating the CDP processor is running.
 LD13 (DSP DATA) LED flashes one per second indicating the digital signal Yes No
processor is running.
 LD12 (EP COM2) flashes intermittently within 2 minutes indicating good Yes No
data transfer between the main interface PCB and the EP power unit.
 LD18 (RA ACQ) is ILLUMINATED briefly after a successful power-up and Yes No
then after approx' 2 minutes is ILLUMINATED continuously.
 LD10 (DATA OVERLOAD) is momentary ILLUMINATED at power-up and Yes No
then is EXTINGUISHED.
If LD10 remains or becomes ILLUMINATED it is an ALARM that the data
processor is receiving too much data at that time and needs further investigation.
 LD9 (ALL-DATA INPUT) flashes several times after switch-on then Yes No
ILLUMINATES in time with NMEA data input to SK21 to SK28.
 Check and confirm that during the initial power-up sequence the Bottom line
of the Control & Display Panel cycles through various information including Yes No
VDR time, AC status, DC status and Audio inputs.
 Check and confirm that on completion of the power-up sequence the Top Yes No
line of the Display Panel now shows “Recording”.
POWER-UP completed and satisfactory.
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‘NMEA’ Data Channel Operation Check

Apply each NMEA 0183 data in turn to their relevant SKT.
Record the Terminations and Observe the following:
SK21 GPS input From Equipment Terminal:
NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
 NMEA 0183 GPS data LED shows Activity
 NMEA 0183 data can be seen on M3 NMEA window
SK22 Gyro input From Equipment Terminal:

NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
 NMEA 0183 Gyro data LED shows Activity
 NMEA 0183 Gyro data can be seen on M3 NMEA window
SK23 Log input From Equipment Terminal:

NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
 NMEA 0183 Log data LED shows Activity
 NMEA 0183 Log data can be seen on M3 NMEA window
SK24 Echo input From Equipment Terminal:

NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
 NMEA 0183 Echo data LED shows Activity
 NMEA 0183 Echo data can be seen on M3 NMEA window
SK25 input From Equipment Terminal:

NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
 NMEA 0183 data LED shows Activity

NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
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‘NMEA’ Data Channel Operation Check (continued)

NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No

NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
‘NMEA’ Data Channel Operation Check (continued)

SK4 AIS/EXP input From Equipment Terminal:
NMEA (A)
NMEA (B) Yes No
 NMEA 0183 AIS/Expansion data LED shows Activity
 NMEA 0183 AIS/Expansion data can be seen on M3 AIS/EXP window
Yes No
‘NMEA’ Data Channel Operation Checks completed and satisfactory.
VGA to USB Software Check

Maximise the VGA2 to USB program then click on the Capture – Options
confirm the following settings, Select the Adjustments tab. Make any necessary
adjustments and record below:
Default Adjusted to Yes No
phase=0 (Sampling Phase 0 to 31)
pll=0 (PLL Adjustment -50 to 50)
hs=0 (Shift Horizontally -100 to 100)
vs=0 (Shift Vertically -80 to 80)
offset=0 (Set Offset 0 to 63)
gain=127 (Set Gain 0 to 255)
If any changes have been made close VGA to USB and restart the program Yes No
 Confirm that the VGA to USB shows the RADAR image:
 Confirm that ########.bmp files are being created and saved in the Yes No
Program Files\M3\Data\ folder.
 Confirm that the M3 Config file has been updated and saved:
VGA to USB Software Check completed and satisfactory.
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Audio Circuits Check

Ensure all microphones have been adjusted to give optimum results. Turn fully
anti clockwise and set to quarter of full movement.
 With no microphones connected, press the MIC TEST button. Confirm the Yes No
CDP shows microphone activity 000 000 (= No microphones connected).
Plug a microphone 1 into channel 1 (left hand Microphone socket on the
Motherboard. Make a sound to activate the microphone. Yes No
 Confirm that the LCD shows microphone activity 100 000
On the Monitor M3 Window select the AUDIO input screen and confirm the M3
Window display shows an audio level of a few percent to greater then 30%
when the microphone activated.
Remove microphone 1 and plug in microphone 2 into channel 2 etc.
Repeat preceding three steps on the remaining Channels and expect the
following information on the lower line of the Display: Yes No
 Channel 1 = 100 000 – level greater than 30%
Remove microphone 5 and plug the VHF into channel 6 If using the AMI VHF I/F
set squelch on and adjust the gain on the I/F until you achieve 60% audio level.
Key the VHF and confirm the M3 Window display shows an audio level of a few
percent to greater then 30% Yes No
Find a VHF channel that has voice reception and confirm the M3 Window
display shows an audio level of a few percent to greater then 30% Yes No
Audio Circuit Checks completed and satisfactory.
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M3 Software Configuration Check Maximise the M3 program and select ‘Config’

(General) Check
General: Ensure the following options are selected. Yes No
 Start Minimised
 Update Clock Every Yes No
3530 Seconds
(Paths) Check
Ensure the following options are selected.
 Headroom For Partition Change – M Bytes Yes No
300
 Save Path Yes No
J:\
 PDC Path Yes No
K:\
(NMEA) Check
NMEA: Ensure the following options are selected.
 COM1 Baud Rate Yes No
38400 NMEA HS
 COM2 Baud Rate Yes No
38400 NMEA HS
(Audio) Check
Audio: Ensure the following option is selected. Yes No
PCM 22.050 KHz, 8 bit, Stereo
(Video) Check
Video: Ensure the following settings are selected. Yes No
 Capture Video Frames
 Centre Capture Image
 Use JPEG File Format - Deselect for Bitmap (BMP)
 Save “No Video” Frames
(Capsule) Check Capsule
Capsule: Yes No
 AMI PDC
Confirm the following TCP/IP settings.
AMI PDC Yes No
 System IP 192.168.0.19
 Capsule IP 192.168.0.1
M3 Configuration Settings Check completed and satisfactory.
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M3 Saved File Creation Check

The file names within the zips are in the format of DDDSSSSS i.e.
Julian day number from 1st Jan and the number of seconds from Midnight.
Julian day numbers run from 1 to 365 (or 366 for Leap Year) and the seconds run
from 00001 to 86400.
E.g. SND-15012006-16004500.zip = 01558245.wav
In the M3 ‘Config’ menu select ‘Paths’ and identify the active partition.
Confirm that the following files are present: Yes No
 SND-14052003-124600.ZIP for the audio.
 VDR-14052003-124600.ZIP for the data and AIS.
 RFG-14052003-124615.ZIP for the video.
M3 File Creation Check completed and satisfactory.
‘SAVE’ to File Function Check

Observe the Display and confirm the following information is displayed: Yes No
 RADAR PICTURE SAVED every 15 seconds
 NMEA DATA FILE SAVED every 60 seconds
 AIS/EXP DATA SAVED every 60 seconds
 AUDIO FILE SAVED every 60 seconds
‘SAVE’ to File Function Check completed and satisfactory.
‘SAVE’ Function Check

NOTE:
The ‘Save Incident Data” copies the last 12 hours data already temporarily
stored on the hard disk to a separate designated ‘folder’.
 Press and hold the save button Yes No
Confirm the CDP acknowledges saving the incident.
‘SAVE’ Function Check completed and satisfactory.
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Recoverable Capsule Port Function Check (2 LAN)
 Check on the Windows Taskbar the LAN icon ‘HVR Capsule’ Yes No
shows Connected at 100Mb.
Recoverable Capsule Port Function Check completed and satisfactory.
Remote Alarm Checks

Confirm the Remote Unit Function. Yes No
 Confirm that the audible alarm sounds.
 Confirm ALARM LED flashes once per second indicating an ALARM status.
REMOTE ALARM Checks completed and satisfactory
Accept Alarm Checks

 On the CDP Display switch 4, set switch 6 to OFF confirm that the audible Yes No
alarm is silenced.
(Return to the ON position on completion of this step). Yes No
 On the Remote Unit Press the button confirm it clears the audible alarm.
 Press and hold the ACCEPT alarm push switch and confirm that the LCD Yes No
cycles through a display which has all pixels lit.
Release the ACCEPT alarm push switch. Yes No
ACCEPT ALARM Checks completed and satisfactory
‘LED’ Dimming Circuit Check

Cover the light sensor situated above the STATUS display window and confirm
that any active Green LED’s are dimmed. Yes No
‘LED’ Dimming Circuit Check completed and satisfactory.
External Port Function Check (Onboard EP LAN)

Connect an RJ45 patch lead from the External ‘LAN PORT’ on the front panel to
the Laptop computer and follow the Download Guide for Windows XP.
 Check on the Windows Taskbar the LAN icon ‘External’ Yes No
shows Connected at 100Mb.
External Port Function Check completed and satisfactory.
Acoustic Beacon Check

 Using a high impedance multimeter confirm the battery voltage.
NOVEGA has a voltage of 3.25 volts DC or greater. Record Volts V
DUKANE has a voltage of 2.97 volts DC or greater. Record Volts V Yes No
 Using a KW907-BT check the Beacon Pulses once every second.
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Power supply alarm check

Remove source of external power. Yes No
 Confirm that the audible alarm sounds.
 VDR ON BATTERY SSSS where S is the time since power failure.
 AC POWER FAILURE !
 VDR HAS ALARM STATE
 Record Time (hh:mm)
Reserve Power source check
Allow VDR to continue running for 1 hour 55 minutes from ‘2’ above.
 Confirm that the equipment is still operating at this time with no additional Yes No
alarms.
If the batteries fail during this test they are to be replaced as soon as possible.
Reserve Power source shutdown check
 Confirm that 2 hours 5 minutes from ‘2’ above confirm that the VDR has Yes No
automatically stopped recording.
Return the VR2272B System to Operational Condition
On the front panel turn the POWER Key switch to OFF. Yes No
 Confirm the VDR has shut itself down in 45 seconds.
On the front panel turn the POWER Key switch to ON.
 Check and confirm that on completion of the power-up sequence the Top Yes No
line of the Display Panel now shows “Recording”.
Reserve Power Shutdown and Restart Check Completed Satisfactory.
Shut Down The VR2272B System

On the front panel turn the POWER Key switch to OFF.
 On the monitor verify the EP shuts itself down in a fast orderly manner after Yes No
it finishes storing the current data.
 Confirm the VDR has shut itself down in 45 seconds.
 Set SW4 switches 2, 3, 4 and 5 to OFF, check switches 1 and 6 are ON.
The VR2272B System Shut Down Check Completed Satisfactory.
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11. Signature Page

This post installation test was conducted in accordance with ISO 22472:2006 and forms part of the
procedure for the issue of the Installation Performance Test Certificate and is related to the
SAFETY CERTIFICATE for this vessel which is now due for revalidation on:
Date
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS REPORT IS NOT AN ANNUAL PERFOMANCE CERTIFICATE
In accordance with the principals of harmonisation of certification it will remain valid until the next
annual re-validation of that certificate, subject to the equipment being maintained in appropriate
operational condition.
Type Approval Certificate Issued by Approval Certificate Issued (VDR)

QINETIQ - Notified Body 0191 QQ-MED-05/06-02R
Approval Certificate Issued (S-VDR)
QQ-MED-05/06-03
Engineer Authorised by the Manufacturer

Comments Initials & Name
Signature
Date
Class Surveyor
Signature
Date
Ships Representative
Signature
Ship’s
Stamp
Date
To be forwarded to AMI Marine (UK) Ltd for review.
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12. Manufacturers Analysis

This performance test was conducted in accordance with SOLAS regulation V/18.8 and forms
part of the procedure for the issue of the Installation Performance Test Certificate.
The results, information and any comments should be relayed to the manufacturer in accordance
with the instructions contained within the Operation Manual.
Subject to satisfactory results, an Installation Performance Certificate will then be issued.

AMI Marine (UK) will complete a review, record any changes and issue the completed test report
and the Annual Certificate within 45 days. To accommodate performance checks to align with
the appropriate survey under the Harmonized System of Survey and Certification (HSSC), the
annual performance check may be carried out up to 3 months before the due date for a
passenger ship and -/+ 3 months of the due date for a cargo ship.
Yes No
Confirmation that all data is available throughout the 12-hour recording.
Confirm that a 20 minute section from the 12 hour download including Yes No
the SHIPDATA.ZIP will be forwarded to AMI Marine (UK) for analysis.
Confirm that copies of the Service report and Installation Report will be Yes No
forwarded to AMI Marine (UK) for review.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS REPORT IS NOT AN ANNUAL PERFOMANCE CERTIFICATE
To be completed by AMI Marine (UK)
AMI Marine (UK)’s analysis of the downloaded data and in accordance with (IEC) 61996-2
Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems – Shipborne Voyage Data
Recorder (VDR) and (S-VDR_– Performance requirements – Methods of testing and required
test results section 4.6 – Data items to be recorded (resolution A.861 (20), section 5.4). is to be
attached to complete this report.
This confirms the endorsement by the manufacturer of the tests and that the master database has been created
Date and Time of above Log
AMI Certificate Number AMI

Stamp
Certificate Date Issued
Certificate Date Expires
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AMI Marine (UK) Warranty; (abbreviated, full version on request)
The Warranty Period is 12 months return to base, parts and labour from date of purchase unless an alternative period has been
otherwise agreed in writing.
This warranty shall only apply where the REGISTRATION CARD supplied with the goods has been properly completed and
returned to AMI within the period of 21 days from installation.
The registration form can also be downloaded from the AMI Marine website www.amimarine.net
Returns Procedure;
Send an email RE: REQUEST FOR RETURN AUTHORISATION to technical@amimarine.net
Please do NOT send items back to AMI Marine until after you have received a Return Authorisation Response Email instructing
you to do so.
Documents to be included;
A copy of the original INSTALLATION REPORT, and a print out of your RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORISATION
INFORMATION EMAIL, and enclose both in the return package.
Be sure to pack the returning product securely and according to carrier instructions. Damage incurred during return shipping
due to inadequate protection will render the item ineligible for return, repair, or exchange under the Warranty Terms. Items not
received by AMI Marine, will not be credited.
MOST authorised returns should be returned to the address below - however there are some exceptions, so DO NOT ship to
this address without first reviewing your RETURN AUTHORISATION INFORMATION EMAIL for applicable return instructions:
AMI Marine (UK) Ltd

Unit 2 Tower Industrial Estate
Tower Lane
Eastleigh
Hants
SO50 6NZ
UK
A full explanation of AMI Marine (UK) Ltd warranty conditions can be found on our web site or requested via email.
* Terms of Service and Policies are subject to change without notice.
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Please complete and return to AMI Marine either by post to the above address or by email to technical@amimarine.net
Warranty Registration Form

Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Installation Company
Vessel Name
IMO Number
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VOYAGE DATA RECORDER

Document Date Modification Number (where applicable)

NOTE: All alterations must be verified by re-authorisation and approval of the

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Tel No: +44 (0) 23 8048 0450

DANGER: HIGH VOLTAGE!

This unit has a high voltage source inside.

AMI MARINE (UK) Ltd

VOYAGE DATA RECORDER - VR 2272B

The IEC 61996-2 Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder Performance Requirements

1.2 System Architecture

A minimum of 12 hours historic playback data can be recovered by downloading the

The Standard Voyage Data Recorder outfit comprises:

 Main Electronics Unit (MEU)

The modular system is compact and lightweight enabling bulkhead mounting.

2.1 Main Electronics Unit (MEU)

 The Main Electronics Unit runs without keyboard or display.

2.1.1 Data Acquisition

 Records the combined data.

2.1.2 Control and Display Panel

2.1.3 M3 Audio Interface

 The Audio Interface will accept up to 5 microphones.

2.1.4 Radar Acquisition Unit (Epiphan VGA to USB)

 The Epiphan communicates to the MEU via USB.

2.2 Microphones KW972

 Microphones include an amplifier and compressor circuit.

2.3 VHF Interface KW973 (AI2049)

2.4 Capsule (AMI Fixed, L3 Fixed)

2.5 Remote Alarm Unit

 Audible and Visual Alarm.

2.6 AMI-UPS KW914-C AC/DC PSU

 An 220/110v AC- nominal 28vDC supply up to 6A

Installation of System Hardware

Installation of System Software

3.1 Installation of Hardware

3.1.1 Main Electronics Unit

The Environmental enclosure is to be mounted to a suitable mounting plate / brackets

3.1.2 Radar Acquisition Interface Unit

The RAI (Epiphan VGA to USB) is part of the MEU.

3.1.3 Battery Backed Power Supply KW914-C (UPS)

The UPS is to be mounted to a suitable mounting plate / brackets using 4 off M6 SS

115/230VAC input Switchable (SW1) (default 230VAC)

3.1.4 Microphones KW972

3.1.5 VHF Interface KW973 (AI2049)

Connection to the Sailor RT2048 is simple ‘Plug and Play’.

When connecting to other VHF systems connect to SK2.

Speaker connection should be made to SK2 Pins 1 and 2

3.1.6 Fixed Capsule KW999-S and KW999-K

The Fixed Capsule is to be located on the upper deck so as to maximise the

It is recommended that the capsule is mounted on a plinth/pedestal. The

TYPICAL CABLE TYPE

Cable Type Cable Specification

TYPICAL CABLE USAGE

Cable No Data/Signal/Power UNITS

4 Core 24vDC and AC Fail from PSU to MEU

Cat 5 DATA VHF Interface to MEU

Cat 5 DATA From MEU to Alarm & Status KW950-NT

Cat 5 DATA NMEA to MEU

Typical Wiring Schedule

KW914-C Battery Backed PSU

(SK4) AMI-UPS BATTERY BACKED DC OUT DC INPUT M3 MAIN PCB