Specifications

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INTRODUCTION
Word to the Owner
Thank you for purchasing this FURUNO Voyage Data Recorder. We are confident you will
discover why FURUNO has become synonymous with quality and reliability.
What is a VDR?
The VR-5000 is a Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) which records various data and events
encountered aboard ship. The purpose of the VDR is to help investigators locate the causes of
marine incidents.
The revised SOLAS Chapter V requires the installation of VDR’s on passenger ships of 150 GT
and above on all voyages and other ships of 3000 GT and above on international voyages and
for newly built ships on and after 1 July, 2002.
Composition
The basic VR-5000 consists of a Data Collection Unit (DCU), a Data Recording Unit (DRU) and
microphones to record bridge audio. The DCU contains the Data Processor Unit, interface
modules and backup batteries. It collects data from sensors as required by the IMO and IEC
standards. The DCU processes the incoming data and information in the order of occurrence
while old data is overwritten with new data for storage in the DRU for a 12 h period. The
batteries supply power to the DCU to record bridge audio for 2 h in case of a main ship’s power
failure.
The flash memory in the DRU stores the data coming from the DCU. All essential navigation
and status data including bridge conversation, VHF communications, and radar images are
recorded. The data can be retrieved by using playback software for investigation after an
incident. The DRU components are embodied in the protective capsule. The capsule ensures
survival and recovery of the recorded data after an incident. An acoustical pinger helps locate
the DRU underwater.
FEATURES
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Reliable and fast data exchange between DCU and DRU via a single IEEE1394 cable.
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Easy commissioning and maintenance by PC downloading/uploading
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12-hour recording of normal sensor loading in standard memory
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UTC time tagged for system synchronization and easy data retrieval
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Choice of flash memory capacity in the data recording unit
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Removable hard disk (HD) for storage and retrieval of data
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Meets IMO A.861 (20), IEC 61996 and other relevant standards.