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FleetData Installation Guide - Danelec VDR

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Contents

REVISION RECORD ............................................................................................................2

1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ............................................................................................5

1.1 References..................................................................................................................5
1.2 Terms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................5
1.3 Confidentiality .............................................................................................................5

2 FLEETDATA INSTALLATION OVERVIEW...............................................................6

3 PRE-INSTALLATION .................................................................................................7
3.1 Vessel preparation ......................................................................................................7
3.2 Technician preparation ...............................................................................................7

4 TOOLS AND INSTALLATION MATERIALS .............................................................7

4.1 Tools ...........................................................................................................................7
4.2 Installation material .....................................................................................................7

5 INSTALLATION AND PHYSICAL CONNECTION OF FLEETDATA

COMPONENTS IN FX RACK ..............................................................................................8
5.1 Pre-Checks .................................................................................................................8
5.2 VRS 002 Configuration ...............................................................................................8
5.3 Outbound connection test .........................................................................................10
5.3.1 Successful test: ..................................................................................................10
5.3.2 Failed test:..........................................................................................................11
5.3.3 Troubleshooting a failed test: .............................................................................11

6 CONNECTION TO VDR ...........................................................................................13

6.1 Pre-checks ................................................................................................................13
6.2 Connect the Ethernet cable between VRS 002 and VDR.........................................13
6.3 Verifying connection between VRS 002 and VDR ....................................................14
6.4 Troubleshooting a failed VDR connection test..........................................................15

7 DATA VERIFICATION..............................................................................................16

8 VERIFICATION OF THE VDR AFTER INSTALLATION .........................................17

9 DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................17

10 TECHNICAL SUPPORT...........................................................................................17

APPENDIX 1: CONNECTING TO THE VRS002 + DFS AND RESTORE .........................19

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APPENDIX 2: HOW TO CONNECT AND ADJUST A DANELEC MARINE VDR.............21

APPENDIX 3: HOW TO UPDATE THE VRS 002 FIRMWARE .........................................25

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1 Scope and purpose

This document describes the installation and commissioning of FleetData on a vessel with a
Danelec Marine manufactured VDR (all Danelec Marine and Sperry VMII to VM IV).

1.1 References
MAN11841 - Installation Manual for Vessel Remote Server, VRS 002
MAN11641 - Installation Manual for RDI 08-001A, remote analog data interface
MAN12384 - Installation Manual for RDI 08-001SJ in outer cabinet
MAN11614 - Installation Manual for RDI 08-001S, remote serial interface
GWD13058 - FleetData Installation Checklist - Danelec VDR

1.2 Terms and Abbreviations

VDR – Voyage Data Recorder
S-VDR – Simplified Voyage data Recorder
VRS – Vessel Remote Server
RDI – Remote Data Interface
VDR – Voyage Data Recorder
PoE – Power Over Ethernet
BCP – Bridge Control Panel
BAU – Bridge Alarm Unit

1.3 Confidentiality
This document contains confidential information belonging to Danelec Marine A/S and Inmarsat.
Do not disclose any part of this document to any third party.

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2 FleetData Installation overview

The FleetData installation on a vessel with a Danelec Marine manufactured VDR (all Danelec
Marine models and Sperry Marine VMII, VMIII and VM IV VDR/S-VDRs) consist of:

- The VRS 002 (Vessel Remote Server) and PoE injector installed in the FX Rack

The VRS 002 is connected to the FX Rack and will send data reports using SFTP protocol to an
onshore server at fixed intervals. The VRS 002 is connected to the FX Rack on PORT 7 on the
CISCO Router. This port has been pre-configured to communicate using DHCP with the VRS 002
LAN port 5.

The VRS 002 is delivered pre-configured from Danelec Marine and only a few parameters need to
be configured by the technician during the installation.

The VRS 002 is connected via LAN connection directly to the vessels VDR/S-VDR.

The VRS will over this connection gather serial and analog data from the VDR.

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3 Pre-Installation
3.1 Vessel preparation

Before the installation of the FleetData components the vessel should already have prepared the
following:

- A CAT5 STP cable between VDR location and FX Rack with enough cable in each end for
good cable management and termination.

3.2 Technician preparation

Before boarding the vessel ensure you have the latest version of the following:

- Default FleetData configuration files for VRS 002

- GWD13058 - FleetData Installation Checklist - Danelec VDR
- All required tools and installation materials

4 Tools and Installation materials

4.1 Tools

The following tools must be available for the installation

- Laptop PC with USB or Serial port

- RS-422 Serial interface with test probes
- Cable ferrule crimping tool
- RJ45 crimping tool
- Digital multimeter
- VDR Explorer software in ver. 3.44 or higher

4.2 Installation material

- Wire ferrules 0.25-1mm2

- Dual Wire ferrules 0.5-1mm2
- RJ45 plugs
- Cable labeling material
- Serial cable (twisted pair with shield)
- Tie wraps

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5 Installation and physical connection of FleetData

components in FX rack
The VRS 002 and PoE injector is delivered pre-mounted on a DIN RAIL with Power supply and
interconnection cables.

Note that for a Danelec Manufactured VDR the PoE is not used. Do not connect the VDR to the
Ethernet of the PoE module.

5.1 Pre-Checks

Check that the following has been installed correctly:

- A CAT5 Patch cable is connected between VRS 002 LAN port 5 and CISCO 891-24X port
7

- 24VDC is present on the VRS 002 WAGO plug and that the LEDs on the connected LAN
ports indicates link and traffic (blinking)

5.2 VRS 002 Configuration

- Connect your Laptop to LAN port 1 on the VRS 002 and login as described in Appendix 1:
Connecting to the VRS002 + DFS and Restore.

- Check the VRS 002 firmware version. It must be version 3.45 of higher. If the software
version is lower than 3.45, upgrade the software as described in Appendix 3: How to
update the VRS 002 Firmware

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- Ensure the VRS 002 is set to “VDR” mode in Main menuSystemModules

- Make sure Data Collection is set to “On” and click “Save” before exiting the menu.

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5.3 Outbound connection test

Perform a test to check that the outbound connection to the shore server can be established.

- Go to “Main menuConfigurationDestination” then click on the “Pencil” icon to enter

the “FleetData” destination.

- In the FleetData destination click on the “Test connection” button

The test will take a approx. 30 seconds

5.3.1 Successful test:

If the test is successful, the program will prompt “Test connection successful” – This indicate that
the VRS 002 is able to connect to the shore server using SFTP. Click on the “Additional details” to
view the test details:

If the test is successful, the VRS 002 installation in the FX rack is completed.

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5.3.2 Failed test:

If the test is unsuccessful, the program will prompt “Test connection failed” – This indicate that
the VRS 002 is not able to connect to the shore server using SFTP and that there is a
communication problem. Click on the “Additional details” to view the test details:

5.3.3 Troubleshooting a failed test:

If the test is failed it indicates a connection issue which could be cause by the following:

Firmware problem
Make sure the firmware version is 3.45 or higher. If lower, it must be upgraded to at least 3.45

Cable problem
Check connection between VRS 002 and Cisco Router:
- Is the Ethernet cable well connected to LAN port 5 on the VRS 002?
- Is the Ethernet cable well connected to LAN port 7 on the Cisco router?
- Is the “Link” and “Data” LEDs on both VRS 002 and Cisco router on and blinking?

Problem with DHCP

- Try to reconnect cable then redo the test
- Check that the VRS 002 has been assigned an address using DHCP. Go to “Main
menuStatusNetwork.
- Try to click the “Refresh” icon to update the DHCP address and redo the test

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Problem with Destination:
Check that the FleetData destination is configured correctly with the following parameters:
- Protocol: SFTP
- Host Address: 137.135.242.77:2222
- Authentication: Public Key Authentication
- Username: {DEVICEID}

Problem with connection to Internet (FX not up and running):

- Connect your PC to the Cisco router on LAN port 7 (using DHCP) and ping
www.google.com. If no connection, troubleshoot internet connection and FX setup with
Inmarsat support

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6 Connection to VDR
6.1 Pre-checks
Before connecting the VRS 002 to the Danelec manufactured VDR the following must be
checked:

- Is a LAN port on the 10.0.0.x subnet available on the VDR?

See Appendix 2: How to connect and adjust a Danelec Marine VDR for instructions on how to
login and adjust the Danelec manufactured VDR.

6.2 Connect the Ethernet cable between VRS 002 and VDR

- Crimp RJ45 plugs on each end of the cable between VRS 002 (In FX rack) and VDR

- Connect the cable to LAN port 5 on the VRS 002

- Connect the cable to an available LAN port configured for 10.0.0.X Subnet on the VDR
while observing the below:

o Do not connect to LAN port 1 (marked Data)

o On DM100 and Sperry VM IV do not connect to LAN port marked SIU

- In a few cases an external Ethernet switch may be required if there are no free LAN ports
available on the VDR. In that case, a standard marine approved ethernet switch (100mb
ports) is required. Move one LAN connection on the 10.0.0.X Subnet to the Ethernet switch
and install a LAN cable between the Ethernet switch and the free LAN port on the VDR.
Connect the cable from the VRS 002 in an available port on the switch.

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6.3 Verifying connection between VRS 002 and VDR

- Login to the VRS 002

- Go to “Main menuConfigurationVDR Connection”

The VRS 002 will indicate if the test is successful or unsuccessful. Click on the “Additional
details” to get more details about the test:

A successful test:

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An unsuccessful test:

6.4 Troubleshooting a failed VDR connection test

If VRS 002 is unable to detect the VDR it indicates a connection issue which could be caused by
the following:

Cable problem
Check cable between the VRS 002 and the VDR:
- Is the Link LED on the VRS 002 LAN port 3 On with occasional blinking?
- Is the Link LED on the VDR where the cable is connected, On with occasional blinking?
- Is cable and RJ45 plugs in OK condition

VDR Network configuration

- Is the VDR LAN port used for connection to the VRS 002 configured to be in the 10.0.0.X
subnet (See Appendix 2: How to connect and adjust a Danelec Marine VDR?

VRS 002 Network configuration

- Check that LAN port number 3 in the VRS 002 is configured with IP address 10.0.0.90
- In the VRS “Main menuConfigurationVDR Connection
o Check that the VDR IP address has been set to 10.0.0.100
o Check that the VDR username is set to “svdr”
- Re-Enter the VDR password “password” in the VDR password field and click “Save”

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7 Data verification
Use the VDR Explore software to check and verify that serial data is present in the VRS.

- Connect Laptop to LAN port 1 on the VRS 002 (Laptop network adaptor must be set to
10.1.0.X subnet).

- Open the VDR Explore software.

- Select “Live” and connect as “Guest” and type in “10.1.0.80” in the IP address field.

- Click on “Connect” the VDR Explore will now connect live to the data stream from the
VDR through the VRS 002.

- Click the “Play” button to start playback of the VDR data.

- Check the Serial status tabs (there may be more than one) for the serial data. You can click
on the small arrow next to the serial channel name to expand the channel. In the serial
monitor tab look for the require NMEA data. If present, then the VRS 002 is able to acquire
it.

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8 Verification of the VDR after installation

Before installation, the VDR status (if any error exist etc.) should be thoroughly documented so it
can be demonstrated after the installation that new errors have not been introduced.

DM200/DM300/DM400/DM500 and DM100 S-VDR / Sperry VM II, VM III and VM IV S-VDR

- Check the BAU (Bridge alarm panel) is not showing any errors, Red LED and Indication in
Display
- Log in to the VDR (see Appendix 2: How to connect and adjust a Danelec Marine VDR)
and run the VDR verifier application available from the main menu (bottom of page)

DM100 VDR/DM100 S-VDR G2 and Sperry VM IV

- Check that no errors are displayed in the BCP (Bridge Control Panel)

- Initiate an OPT (Operational Performance Test) from the BCP (Main menuPerform
OPT) and check that system is in the same state as before the FleetData installation

9 Documentation
The following data must be acquired during the installation and provided to Danelec Marine as soon
as possible after the installation.

1. Completed checklist

2. Photos
a. Photos of VDR prior to the installations
i. Area around VDR
ii. Close up photo of VDR cabinet with open door (showing LAN cable
connections)
iii. Photo of VRS 002 and PoE assembly installation with LAN cables

3. A Dump for support from the VRS 002 (See Appendix 1: Connecting to the VRS002 +
DFS and Restore) after all work has been completed.

4. A Dump for support from the VDR (See Appendix 2: How to connect and adjust a
Danelec Marine VDR) after all work has been completed.

10 Technical support
Danelec Marine offers technical support via a dedicated 24/7 telephone hotline or via email (only
answered within normal working hours). Please contact Danelec for any issues related to the
installation, configuration and connection of the VRS002 and the RDI box on:

Telephone (24/7 support): +45 89 88 20 49

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Email: [email protected]

For support regarding the Inmarsat FX rack, communications link etc. contact Inmarsat support.

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Appendix 1: Connecting to the VRS002 + DFS and Restore

To connect a Laptop to the VRS002 and perform configuration changes, making dump for support
(DFS) and restore the config, follow below steps.

How to login

- Configure the Laptop ethernet adaptor to use IP 10.1.0.1 / 255.255.255.0.

- Connect a LAN cable between Laptop and VRS002 LAN port 1.

- Set the service switch on the VRS002 to “Extended” mode.

- In a browser type in the VRS002 configuration address: https://10.1.0.80.

Note that you must type in https as secure http is used.

- Your browser will prompt that the connection is “unsecure”. Accept this to continue to the
VRS002 login page.

- On the Login page type in admin/admin as user and password and click on “Login”.

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How to make a Dump for Support

- Go to “Main menuSystemDump”.

- Click on “Generate and Downlod” to make the Dump For Support (DFS) file.

- A DFS file is downloaded to the laptop. The DFS file is named “dump-[YYYYMMDD-
HHSS].tar.gz and is a few hundre kilo bytes in size.

How to Restore the configuration

If the VRS002 configuration needs to be restored it can be done using either a VRS DFS file of a
VRS Backup file. Follow these steps to restore the configuration:

- Go to “Main menuSystemMaintenance”

- Select “Restore system”

- Browse to the location of the dump for support of backup file and select it.

- System will now re-store the configuration and restart. After restart log in again.

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Appendix 2: How to connect and adjust a Danelec Marine VDR

The procedure to log in to a Danelec Marine manufactured VDR is the same across all models
(including Sperry models).

How to login

- Configure the Laptop ethernet adaptor to use IP 10.0.0.1 / 255.255.255.0.

- Connect a LAN cable between Laptop and LAN port 1 on the VDR
o If LAN port 1 is in use, try another port
o If no ports are available or responding disconnect LAN cable in port 1 temporarely
and connect you Laptop to LAN port 1

- In a browser type in the VDR configuration address: http://10.0.0.100

- A popup window will appear

- Click “Connect”

- Click on “Login”

- Type in username and password and click “Submit”

o User: “svdrsuper”
o Password: “danelec..”

- You are now logged in to the main menu of the VDR.

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IP settings in older VDR/S-VDRs

On older types of Danelec Marine manufactured VDR/S-VDR of the following models:

Danelec Marine:
DM100 S-VDR / DM200 / DM300 / DM400 / DM500

Sperry Marine:
VM II S-VDR / VM II VDR / VM III S-VDR / VM III VDR / VM IV S-VDR

All LAN ports on the VDR will have the same IP address. The default IP address is 10.0.0.100 and
is only very rarely changed. If you can login to the VDR using IP 10.0.0.100 then no further is
required and the VRS 002 can be connected to any available port on the VDR.

IP settings in current VDR/S-VDRs models

ON the current VDR and S-VDR models

Danelec Marine:
DM100 VDR / DM100 S-VDR G2

Sperry Marine:
VM IV VDR

The IP address of each LAN port can be individually configured. LAN port 1 of the VDR (marked
“DATA”) however, is always 10.0.0.100.

LAN port 1 should normally not be connected to anything. If it is connected and you are unable to
connect to the VDR on IP 10.0.0.100 on any other LAN port. Disconnect the cable in LAN port 1
temporarily to connect your Laptop.

When connected to the VDR follow these steps to check the IP address of each LAN port:

- login to the main menu

- Select “Nodes” submenu

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- In the “Nodes” menu scroll to the bottom. Here an overview of the physical LAN ports and
their IP configurations can be found:

- The VRS 002 must be connected to a LAN port which is part of the “Configuration/VDR
data” network interface (always the first one). This interface shouls always have IP
10.0.0.100.

- If none of the ports assigned to the “Configuration/VDR Data” network interface are free
then an additional port needs to be assigned to this network interface and the VRS 002
connected to it.

To reconfigure the network interface follow below steps:

- Set the “Service Switch” on the VDR to “Service mode”

- Go to “Main menuNodes”

- Scroll down then click on “Network Interfaces”

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- On the “Configuration/VDR Data” network interface click on “Edit”

- Mark the unused LAN port that you wish to assign to the “Configuration/VDR Data”
network.
o Only unused ports can be assigned
o If a port has already been assigned to a network interface it cannot be selected

- Click on “Submit” to save the change

- Set the Service Switch back to “Normal operation”

- Log out of the VDR configuration interface.

Important when changing the configuration

- If all LAN ports on the VDR is occupied by physical connection, do not make any change
to the configuration. Instead use a network switch to expand the “Configuration/VDR
Data” network.

- Only unused LAN ports may be reconfigured to be assigned the “Configuration/VDR

Data” network

- Always remember to set the Service switch back to “Normal operation” before exiting the
VDR configuration

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Appendix 3: How to update the VRS 002 Firmware

The latest version for the VRS 002 firmware for FleetData can be found in the shared folder
provided by Inmarsat.

- Go to Main menuSystemMaintenance

- Click on “Update Firmware”

- Browse to the update file and select it and click “Update firmware”

- System will install the firmware and restart.

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