Page 3 - Pb; IMPORTANT NOTICES; General; How to discard this product; In the European Union; Cd
i Ni-Cd Pb IMPORTANT NOTICES General • The operator of this equipment must read and follow the descriptions in this manual. Wrong operation or maintenance can cancel the warranty or cause injury. • Do not copy any part of this manual without written permission from FURUNO. • If this manual is lost o...
Page 4 - ii; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING; CAUTION
ii WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not open the equipment. Only qualified personnelshould work inside theequipment. Do not disassemble or modify theequipment. Fire, electrical shock or serious injury canresult. Immediately turn off the power (BATTERY, DC and AC switches inthat order) at the DCU a...
Page 5 - iii; POWERING DATA COLLECTING UNIT; Procedure for turning on power; Error indication on Remote Alarm Panel (RAP)
iii POWERING DATA COLLECTING UNIT On the power control panel in the Data Collecting Unit (DCU), confirm that the status display shows “- - -“ and the NORMAL LED is lit after the power has been on for two minutes. If not, see Chapter 3. Procedure for turning on power 1. Turn the AC breaker switch on....
Page 6 - iv; IF AN INCIDENT OCCURS; SAVE; SAVE; SAVE
iv IF AN INCIDENT OCCURS Press the SAVE button on the Remote Alarm Panel. Bring the HDD with you after an incident occurs, if possible. SAVE LED(yellow) SAVE button • The SAVE LED (yellow) starts flashing and shortly thereafter lights. Then, recording to the current memory area in the backup HDD in ...
Page 7 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
v TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ............................................................................................... vi SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ...................................................................... vii Record of PUB REV., PROG. No. .................................................
Page 8 - FOREWORD; Features
vi FOREWORD A Word to the Owner of the VR-3000, VR-3000S Thank you for purchasing the FURUNO Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) VR-3000, Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) VR-3000S. We are confident you will discover why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability. What is a VDR, S-VDR? A...
Page 9 - vii; SYSTEM CONFIGURATION; Environmental category
vii SYSTEM CONFIGURATION Analog(Max. 16 ch) Digital (Max. 64 ch) Max. 6 ch Max. 2 ch Serial (Max. 8) Remote Alarm Panel (RAP) VR-3016 GPS Speed log Heading Echosounder Autopilot Engine telegraph Steering gear M/E remote system Main air compressor Bow thruster Shell door system Watertight doors Fire ...
Page 10 - viii
viii RECORD OF PUB REV., PROG. NO. Revision No., Date of Revision Program No. (software) Outline of Revision A Apr. 19, 2006 VR-3000 SYSTEM 2450031-01 RAP 2450026-01 1 st printing. A1 June 2, 2006 Same as above Revised system configuration drawings to include Waterproof MIC. Changed error code no. a...
Page 11 - Power supply precaution
1 1. OPERATION 1.1 Overview The VR-3000/VR-3000S consists of Data Collecting Unit (DCU), Data Recording Unit (DRU), Remote Alarm Panel (RAP), Junction Box (JB, optional supply with VR-3000S) and bridge microphone units. The VDR system continuously stores data from the past 12 hours onto the Flash Me...
Page 13 - Integrity; Date and time
3 Data Recording Unit The Data Recording Unit is housed in a highly visible protective capsule which can withstand a fire of 1100°C for 1 hour and deep-sea pressure of 6000 m. The underwater acoustic beacon (pinger) on the capsule automatically transmits 10 ms pulses at 37.5 kHz for at least 30 days...
Page 16 - Procedure; recording; Recording is terminated only under the following conditions:
6 1.2 Operating Procedure The VDR comes with a key to lock the DCU to protect against any unauthorized access. The key must be kept securely after installation. 1.2.1 Powering, recording On the power control panel in the DCU, turn on the AC SUPPLY MAINS, DC SUPPLY MAINS and BATTERY BACK-UP switches ...
Page 17 - Operation on Remote Alarm Panel; ACK; NOTICE
7 1.3 Operation on Remote Alarm Panel No power switch is provided on the Remote Alarm Panel; it is turned on and off by the power switch on the DCU. When the ERROR LED (red) on the Remote Alarm Panel is on, identify the error by checking code number in the error code tables in Chapter 3. The buttons...
Page 18 - Removing HDD at an Incident; How to Release DRU
8 1.4 Removing HDD at an Incident VDR information is copied automatically into the backup hard disk drive (HDD) for more than 12 hours (max. 13 hours) and is then automatically written over with new data. Bring the HDD with you after an incident if possible. Press the SAVE button only when an incide...
Page 19 - Recertification
9 MIC COVER 2. MAINTENANCE Periodic checks and maintenance are important for proper operation of any electronic systems. This chapter contains maintenance instructions to be followed to obtain optimum performance and the longest possible life of the equipment. Any maintenance must be executed by a s...
Page 20 - Maintenance; list; Checking software version of system program
10 2.3 Software Maintenance 2.3.1 Software list The software and software version of the VR-3000/VR-3000S are as shown in the table below. VR-3000/VR-3000S software list Software name Software version Date VR-3000 System Program 2450031-02 July 2008 VR-3000 RAP 2450026-01 Mar 2006 2.3.2 Checking sof...
Page 21 - Batteries
11 Screw Battery leads(under vinyl boot) Screw Battery Battery J3 2.4 Replacing Batteries Every four years, the back-up batteries (2 pcs.) in the DCU must be replaced with new ones (Type: OP24-12 Code no.: 004-385-010) by a qualified service engineer. Note that the batteries should be recycled. Cont...
Page 23 - Backup; Replacing backup HDD
13 IEEE1394Cable Knob HDD HD 2.6 Replacing Backup HDD On some vessels several backup HDDs (Type: VR-3011, Code No.:004-385-000, Option) are carried onboard, replacing one when it is necessary to transport it from the vessel for playback and extract. A backup HDD may only be replaced in the follow si...
Page 24 - Interval-specific parts
14 2.7 Replacing Fuses The battery cable in the DCU contains two 10A fuses in fuse holders. If a fuse blows, the BACKUP BATTERY LED may not be lighting. Find the cause before replacing a fuse. Have a serviceman replace any fuse. 2.8 Replacing Parts Interval-specific parts The batteries in DCU and th...
Page 25 - Verifying Recording Function of the DRU; DCU
15 2.9 Verifying Recording Function of the DRU Verify the DRU’s recording function at the annual inspection and when repairing or maintaining the VDR or sensors connected to the VDR. The verification requires the Live Player V4. Refer to its Operator's Manual for the operating procedure. Note that d...
Page 26 - Confirmation of Peripheral Devices; Serial signal output devices
16 2.10 Confirmation of Peripheral Devices Confirm the data from serial signal output devices, analog signal output devices and contact signal output devices. To do this, connect the PC to the DCU and use the Live Player software. Serial signal output devices The threshold levels of the time-out for...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting
17 3. TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information on possible causes of problems you may experience with your VDR. If you still have a problem after referring to the table, contact your local dealer or national distributor for further advice. Always provide the product serial number. 3.1 Gener...
Page 30 - Testing Display of Remote Alarm Panel; TEST
20 3.3 Testing Display of Remote Alarm Panel Press the TEST button on the RAP to check that all LCD segments are displayed properly.
Page 31 - LOCATION OF PARTS; Location
21 4. LOCATION OF PARTS 4.1 Parts Location 4.1.1 Data Collecting Unit (VR-3010) Battery(OP24-12)(2 pcs.) Backup Hard Disk (HDD)(VR-3011) LED PANEL Board(24P0082) CONNECTORPANEL board(24P0081) From top:1) RADAR I/F Board (RI-3010)2) AUDIO Board3) SERIAL Board4) Riser Card (24P0068) 5) CPU Board Termi...
Page 34 - List; Name Type
24 4.2 Parts List This equipment contains complex modules in which fault diagnosis and repair down to component level are not practical (IMO A.694(17)/8.3.1. Only some discrete components are used. FURUNO Electric Co., Ltd. believes identifying these components is of no value for shipborne maintenan...
Page 35 - Sentences; ALA - Set detail alarm condition
25 5. INTERFACE (IEC 61162-1, IEC 61162-2) 5.1 Data Sentences Some sentences described here are the ones proposed by the recent IEC TC80/WG6 (Digital Interface Working Group) at the time of this publication. They are marked with PAS 101 or PAS 102. ALA - Set detail alarm condition 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...
Page 36 - DOR - Door status indication
26 DOR - Door status indication This sentence indicates the status of watertight doors, fire doors and other hull openings / doors. Malfunction alarms of the watertight door, fire door and hull opening/door controller should be included in the “ALA” sentence. $xxDOR, A, hhmmss.ss, aa, aa, xxx, xxx, ...
Page 37 - ETL - Engine telegraph operation status
27 DTM - Datum reference (to be further developed) Local geodetic datum to which a position location is referenced. $--DTM, ccc, a*hh<CR><LF> Country sub-division code W72 - WGS 72, W84 - WGS 84, IHO - datum code, 999 - user defined ETL - Engine telegraph operation status The ETL sentenc...
Page 38 - GEN - Generic status information
28 FIR - Fire detection (PAS 102) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 $xxFIR, A, hhmmss.ss, aa, xx, xxx, xxx, A, A, c--c, *hh<CR><LF> 0: Header 1: message type 3: System indicator of fire detection 4: Division indicator of door allocation (1) 5: Division indicator of door allocation (2) 6: Fire detec...
Page 39 - HDG - Heading Magnetic
29 GNS - GNSS fix data Fix data for single or combined satellite navigation systems (GNSS). $--GNS,hhmmss.ss,llll.lll,a,yyyyy.yyy,a,c--c,xx,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x,x.x*hh<CR><LF> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | +------ 10 | | | | | | | | | | +---------- 9 | ...
Page 42 - PRC - Propulsion remote control status
32 MWV - Wind speed and angle (PAS 102) When the reference field is set to relative, data is provided giving the wind angle in relation to the vessel’s heading and wind speed, both relative to the moving vessel. When the reference field is set to true, data is provided giving the wind angle relative...
Page 43 - RSA - Rudder sensor angle
33 RPM - Revolutions (PAS 102) Shaft or engine revolution rate and propeller pitch. $--RPM, a, x, x.x, x.x, A*hh<CR><LF> Status: A = data valid Propeller pitch, % of maximum, “-” = astern Speed, revolutions/min, “-” = counter-clockwise Engine of shaft number, numbered from center-line Od...
Page 44 - TRD - Thruster response data
34 TRD - Thruster response data This sentence provides the response data for thruster devices. $xxTRD, x, x.x, A, x.x, A, x.x, *hh<cr><lf> 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0) Header1) Number of thrusters Odd = Bow thruster Even = Stern thruster2) RPM demand3) Data status R = relative (%): 0-100% from zer...
Page 47 - XDR - Transducer measurements
37 XDR - Transducer measurements Measurement data from transducers that measure physical quantities such as temperature, force, pressure, frequency, angular or linear displacement, etc. Data from a variable number of transducers measuring the same of different quantities can be mixed in the same sen...
Page 48 - Circuits; Data Collecting Unit
38 5.2 Interface Circuits 5.2.1 IEC 61162-1 Data Collecting Unit A B Junction Box A A B
Page 51 - FURUNO; SPECIFICATIONS OF VOYAGE DATA RECORDER
FURUNO VR-3000 SP - 1 E4437S01C 070810 SPECIFICATIONS OF VOYAGE DATA RECORDER VR-3000 The Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is a recording system required on certain categories of ships from 1st July 2002 by the revised SOLAS Chapter V. VR-3000 fully complies with the IMO Resolution A. 861 (20) and IEC 619...
