Specifications

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1.2 OPERATING PROCEDURE
The VDR comes with three keys for the protection against any unauthorized access. The
key must be kept securely after installation.
Three keys are used;
1) To open the front door of the Data Collecting Unit to gain access to the power switch,
2) To open the door of the removal hard disk (HD).
3) To turn on/off power to and remove the HD.
1.2.1 Recording
To start recording, press the AC, DC (if connected), and BATTERY switches in this order.
These switches locate on the Power Distribution Unit in the Data Collecting Unit. The
VDR records data automatically in the DRU and HD memories.
Confirm that status LEDs are in the condition as shown on the next page.
Breakers on Power Distribution Unit in DCU
1.2.2 Stop recording
Note that the recording is terminated only:
- During essential maintenance purposes whilst the vessel is in port.
- When the vessel is laid-up.
- In case of emergency, when the hard disk is removed.
To stop recording, depress BATTERY, DC, and AC switches in this order. DO NOT turn
off the system by the main breaker on the switch panel while BATTERY switch is on. If
do so, the system operates on the batteries.
The system stops after 2 hour running on batteries.
Breaker switches
(AC, DC and BATTERY from left)
Status LEDs
(SYS1, 2, 3 from left)
Power-on indicators
Status LED (DCU OK)