Technical Training
General modules for G4 / G4[e] Generation
Hardware used with both VDR systems
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Power Supply
Performance Characteristic
✓ 110/220VAC Power Input
✓ 24VDC 10A Power Output
✓ Adjustable Output Voltage
✓ Order# 102343
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VDR Key Switch
Main VDR ON/OFF switch is designed as push key
switch:
G4 version:
✓ 1 contact (to Core Module)
✓ Order#1241502
G4[e] version:
✓ 2 Contacts (to ICU / MDP2020)
✓ Order#106050
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NMEA2net
Performance characteristics:
✓ Power consumption 3 Watt
✓ Up to 7 Modules configurable
✓ Operating voltage 24VDC
✓ 5 x RS422 serial input
✓ 1 x RS422 serial output
(output of locally received NMEA data only)
✓ Network OUT via proprietary VDR protocol
(alternative plain NMEA, virtual comport)
✓ Baud rate 4.800 to 38.400 bit/s
Practical used for 4.8 KBaud to 9.6 Kbaud
✓ Order#106070
Max. Buffer capacity (examples):
4x 9600 Baud NMEA Telegrams
5x 4800 Baud NMEA Telegrams
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NMEA2net Distributor
ID-Selector
LAN Port
ID Selector DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 DIP4
Factory Reset OFF OFF OFF X
ID1 ON OFF OFF X
Power Supply
ID2 OFF ON OFF X
24VDC
ID3 ON ON OFF X
5 x serial Input ID4 OFF OFF ON X
default 4.8KBaud
ID5 ON OFF ON X
Serial Output ID6 OFF ON ON X
default (Deactivated)
ID7 ON ON ON X
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PLC Modular WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM, (750-Series)
Performance Characteristics:
✓ WAGO PLC field bus system is free scalable
✓ Industrial approved product with 30 years of
experience
✓ Collects digital and analogue signals with add.
modules
✓ Max. 256 modules attachable
✓ Easy installation on DIN Rail (IP20)
✓ Configurational by web interface of VDR
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WAGO PLC 750-352 Coupler Module
Performance Characteristics:
✓ Receive address via bootp or DHCP
✓ Both Ethernet ports are operating as a switch
✓ Ethernet configuration via web interface
✓ Input configuration via VDR web interface
✓ Ethernet Module (750-352): Order#104964
✓ End Module (750-600): Order#1101022
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WAGO PLC 750-352 Coupler Module
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WAGO PLC 750-415 4DI Module
Performance Characteristics:
✓ 4x Digital Inputs (24 VDC)
✓ Each DI have own reference
✓ Configuration via VDR web interface
✓ Order#1101025
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WAGO PLC 750-430 8DI Module
Performance Characteristics:
✓ 8x Digital Inputs (24 VDC)
✓ All Inputs must have same 24VDC common
✓ Passive power supply module 750-612 required
✓ Configuration via VDR web interface
✓ Order#1101368
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WAGO PLC 750-479 +/-10VDC Module
Performance Characteristics:
✓ 2x Analogue Inputs (+/- 10VDC)
✓ All Inputs are isolated
✓ Configuration and scaling setup via VDR web
interface
✓ Order#1101024
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WAGO PLC 750-492 Current Input Module
Performance Characteristics:
✓ 2x Analogue Inputs (4-20mA)
✓ All Inputs are isolated
✓ Inputs will be normed
4mA=0 12mA=5 20mA=10
✓ Configuration and scaling setup via VDR web
interface
✓ Order#1101068
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AUDIO2Net module
Performance characteristics:
✓ 4 Microphone/comm. device ports available
✓ Collecting and preprocessing analogue audio
signals
✓ Digital audio stream via Ethernet
✓ Mixes 2 audio inputs to one recording channel
✓ 24VDC or Power over LAN available
✓ Different SW version for G4 / G4[e]
✓ Order#102162
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AUDIO2Net module – Channel arrangements
Audio channel arrangement:
✓ You must not mix two communication devices!
✓ You must not mix indoor and outdoor
microphones!
Channel 1
Channel 1: Port 1 + Port 3 (odd)
Channel 2: Port 2 + Port 4 (even)
Channel 2
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AUDIO2Net module
1+2 Power 3+4 NF Power Supply Power over LAN LAN connection ID selector switch
24VDC switch (PoL default) (PoL available) OS reset button
Note:
You must not connect A2N
module to Power over Ethernet
(48 VDC)
Power over LAN provides 24 VDC
only
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VDR microphones
Performance characteristics:
✓ Collecting the audio / voice signals
✓ Generates a symmetrical analogue output
✓ IP47 / IP 67
✓ Operating voltage 20VDC
✓ Microphone test voltage 24VDC
✓ Max. Coverage area of 5 m around microphone
G4 version:
➢ VCA003: Order#2080101259
colour: silver/grey
G4[e] version:
➢ VCA004: Order#105842
colour: silver/grey
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VDR microphones
Terminal of Mic Description A2N Port
Pin1 0VDC Pin1
Pin2 20VDC Pin2
Pin3 Guard
Pin4 NF+ Pin3
Pin5 NF- Pin4
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Frame grabber unit FGR4 (obsolete)
Performance Characteristics:
✓ Captures VESA compatible analogue signals from
any RGB / DVI-I output (up to 1600 x 1200 px /
60Hz)
✓ Send the pictures compressed via Ethernet
✓ Windows based configuration tool
✓ DC/DC converter must be installed for each FGR4
✓ In case of any malfunction replacement with FGR5
required
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Frame grabber unit FGR5
Performance Characteristics:
✓ Captures up to two different sources by analogue
and digital signal
✓ up to 1920x1200px screen resolution
(on digital interface only)
✓ Automatic adjustment of picture
✓ Easy configuration via web interface
Recording modes
✓ DVI-I / DVI-D or VGA (by adapter)
VGA (via adapter)
✓ HDMI DVI-I or DVI-D
HDMI
HDMI + DVI-I /DVI-D
HDMI + VGA (via adapter)
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Ethernet switch
Performance Characteristic
✓ MOXA 8 Port 10/100BaseT(X)
✓ 2 independent 24VDC power inputs
✓ Order#2033000444
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VDR G4 Generation
Hardware used with S-VDR G4 / VDR G4 only
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VDR G4 Generation:
System Facts:
✓Central Controlling Unit
✓Modular design
(allows decentral installation)
✓Design for easy service
✓Stabil VDR system due to continues firmware
improvement
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VDR G4 Generation: System schematics
S-VDR G4 VDR G4
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VDR G4 Generation:
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VDR G4 Generation: Core Module
Performance Characteristic:
✓Main Control Unit (Core Module)
✓Control and monitoring of connected system
components
✓Power consumption 10 Watt
✓Controls battery charging
✓Operating voltage 24VDC
✓2 x VHF audio input
✓2 x 100 MB Ethernet (independent) Internal Flash Drive (16GB)
1st Network with 8 ports Frames: 12 h
2nd Network with 1 port Audio: 12 h
✓Alarm output contact NMEA: 168 h
✓Web configurable Em’cy Backup: 2
✓Order#102160
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VDR G4 Generation: Core Module Connections
P1 & X1: NMEA2net P8 & X8: Authority & VHF 01 & VHF 02
1 & Power Power
Alarm Panel
P2 & X2: NMEA2net P7 & X7: Periphery & AIS NMEA Port
2 & Power Power
Ext. Alarm Output
P3 & X3: FGR & P6: Audio2net ID3 ON/OFF Key
Power Provides PoL
USB Port & Button
P4 & X4: FRM & P5: Audio2net ID2
Power Provides PoL P9: External Net
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VDR G4 Generation: Battery
Performance characteristic:
✓Voltage: 18 VDC
✓Capacity: 3800 mAh
✓Order#102025
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VDR G4 Generation: FRM MR8 (obsolete)
Information:
✓First G4 systems were delivered with this
type of diving capsule.
MR8 Storage (4GB)
✓This type is obsolete and need to be Frames: 12 h
replaced by NEMO in case of defect Audio: 12 h
NMEA: 168 h
Em’cy Backup: 0
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VDR G4 Generation: NEMO FRM
Performance Characteristic
✓ NEMO capsule is designed and developed by
INTERSCHALT
✓ Designed for SSD replacement on board
✓ 24VDC power supply
✓ 100MB/s Ethernet connection
✓ Green FRM cable required NEMO Storage (8GB)
✓ Use PT-9 C-Proof Beacon with 30 days transmission Frames: 12 h
Audio: 12 h
✓ NEMO: Order#103107 NMEA: 168 h
✓ PT-9 C: Order#1362000
Em’cy Backup: 0
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VDR G4 Generation: NEMO FRM
NEMO Multicore Cable LAN Adapter
w/o Power
1+ 1 4 or 5
2- 2 7 or 8
PIN 6 Blue 6
PIN 3 White 3
PIN 2 Orange 2
PIN 1 Yellow 1
3 (spare)
4 (spare)
➢ FRM Cable: Order#1901030
➢ LAN Adapter w/o power: Order#102250
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VDR G4 Generation: USB storage
Performance Characteristic
✓Portable storage for easy remove in abandon
ship situations
✓Plugged into Core Module
✓Contains latest Em’cy Backup and allows its USB Drive (8 GB)
quick transfer Frames: 12 h
Audio: 12 h
✓Could be used for G4[e] as optional storage NMEA: 168 h
Em’cy Backup: 1
✓Order#102347
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VDR G4 Generation: Remote Control Panel
Performance Characteristic
✓Central operation panel
✓Generates acoustic and visual alarms
✓is used to acknowledge a VDR alarm
✓Emergency backup release & indication
✓Operating Voltage 24 VDC by ship
✓Backup power supply via VDR
✓Communication to VDR via serial line
✓Microphone Test / VDR restart
✓Order#2080101252
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VDR G4 Generation:
General modules:
✓ Power Supply
✓ Key Push Button
✓ NMEA2Net
✓ PLC
✓ AUDIO2Net
✓ FGR4/FGR5
✓ (Ethernet Switch)
G4 Generation modules:
✓ Core Module
✓ Battery Module
✓ FRM NEMO
✓ Remote Control Panel
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S-VDR G4 Generation:
General modules:
✓ Power Supply
✓ Key Push Button
✓ NMEA2Net
✓ AUDIO2Net
✓ (FGR4/FGR5)
G4 Generation modules:
✓ Core Module
✓ Battery Module
✓ FRM NEMO
✓ Remote Control Panel
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VDR G4[e] Generation:
Hardware uses with VDR G4[e] only
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VDR G4[e] Generation:
System Facts:
✓Interface controller & separate Main unit for
better performance
✓Modular design
(allows decentral installation)
✓Design for easy service
✓Stabil VDR system due to continues firmware
improvement
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VDR G4[e] Generation:
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VDR G4[e] Generation:
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Maritime Data Processor
Performance characteristics:
✓ PowerPC Dual Core, 1GHz Processor, 512 MB
RAM,
✓ SSD 480GB / 960 GB (Integrated LTRM)
✓ Power consumption 8 - 10 Watt
✓ 3x Gigabit Ethernet, independent Network
ports
✓ Operating voltage 24VDC
✓ 2x RS422 Serial interfaces
RS422-1 BAMS
RS422-2 AIS
✓ Backup OS for FW restoring
✓ USB 2.0
✓ Web configurable
✓ Order#105843
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Maritime Data Processor
USB Storage
(optional)
GBit 3
192.168.93.xxx
GBit 2
192.168.94.xxx
GBit 1
192.168.95.xxx
ON/OFF KEY-
PUSHBUTTON
RS422-1 : BAMS
RS422-2 : AIS
Power Supply by
Note: ICU –X4
Given IP
addresses are
default values!
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Interface Control Unit
Performance characteristics:
✓ Control and monitoring of connected system
components
✓ Power consumption 10 Watt
✓ Operating voltage 24VDC
✓ 2 x VHF audio input
✓ 2 x Free available RS422 serial interfaces
✓ 2 x 100 MB Ethernet (independent)
1st Network with 8 ports
2nd Network with 1 port
✓ Alarm output contact
✓ Web configurable
✓ Order#105846
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Interface Control Unit
Internal network Add.
192.168.95.xxx serial VHF
Power supply for modules Ports
Alarm Output
NC for BAP
ON/OFF KEY
Ext. Net:
192.168.96.xxx
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VDR G4[e] Assigned ICU ports for standard installation
Termina Description Termina Description
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P1 NMEA2Net X1 NMEA2Net
P2 TRON40 X2 TRON40
P3 Frame grabber unit ID1 X3 Frame grabber unit power relays
P4 MDP2020 X4 MDP2020
P5 AUDIO2Net ID2 X5
P6 AUDIO2Net ID3 X6
P7 Ethernet Switch
X7 Periphery power relays
P8 AUTHORITY
X8 NEMO 2.0
P9 Remote Control Test Panel
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VDR G4[e] Assigned switch ports for standard installation
Termina Description
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P1 ICU P7
P2 Frame grabber unit ID2
P3 Frame grabber unit ID3*
P4 PLC ID 1
P5 NEMO 2.0
P6 Spare
P7 Spare
P8 Spare
*= optional
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Battery backup 9500 mAh
Performance characteristics:
✓ Capacity 9.500 mAh
(Optional 15.300 mAh)
✓ Min. Output voltage 15,6 VDC
✓ “Small” Battery 9.500 mAh : Order#105840
✓ “Big” Battery 15.300 mAh: Order#106248
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Diving Capsule NEMO 2.0
Performance characteristics:
✓ 32GB Solid State Disk (64GB version available)
✓ Operating voltage 24VDC
✓ PowerPC, 400MHz Processor, 128 MB RAM
✓ Operating system LINUX
✓ Power consumption 8 Watt
✓ 2 x Ethernet independent
✓ 1 x 100 MB
✓ 1 x 1 GB PoE (alternative power supply)
✓ Web configurable
✓ Designed for SSD replacement on board
✓ Use PT9 NINETY with 90 days of transmission
✓ NEMO2 64GB: Order#106203
✓ PT9 NINETY: Order#107807
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Diving Capsule NEMO 2.0
NEMO 2.0 Multicore Cable LAN Adapter
w/o Power
1+ 1 4 or 5
2- 2 7 or 8
PIN 6 Blue 6
PIN 3 White 3
PIN 2 Orange 2
PIN 1 Yellow 1
3 (spare)
4 (spare)
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Float free capsule
Performance Characteristics:
✓ 64 GB Solid State Disk (min 48 h storage
capacity)
✓ Operating voltage 24VDC
✓ Web configurable
✓ This FFC meets all requirements of a GMDSS
EPIRB and need to be added to the GMDSS
Equipment list as secondary means of alert.
✓ Order#106363 Junction Box
✓ Order#106593 Jotron TRON40VDR
✓ Order#107887 Mounting screws
(seawater resistant)
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VDR G4[e] Generation: Remote Control Test Panel
✓ Performance Characteristics:
✓ Ethernet interface
✓ Operating Voltage 24 VDC
✓ Dimmer function
✓ Graphical display
✓ 7“ Display
✓ Order#2080101252
✓ Functionality:
✓ Visualisation of pending cautions
✓ Alert history of the last 24 h
✓ Performance test
VDR G4e do not have any ✓ Restart VDR
acoustical alarm! ✓ Start microphone test /
emergency backup (optional)
✓ Switching day – night view / central dimming
function
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VDR G4[e] Generation:
General Modules:
✓ Power Supply
✓ Key Push Button
✓ NMEA2Net
✓ PLC
✓ AUDIO2Net
✓ FGR4/FGR5
✓ Ethernet Switch
G4[e] Generation modules:
✓ Interface Control Unit
✓ Maritime Data Processor
✓ Battery Module
✓ FRM NEMO 2.0
✓ FFC TRON40VDR
✓ Remote Control Test Panel
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VDR G4[e]: Standard System Block View
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Additional solutions
Optional Hardware & Software for INTERSCHALT VDR systems
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VDR PicClient Software App. (optional)
✓ Performance Characteristics:
✓ Easy to integrate
✓ No additional hardware
✓ Compatible with standard norms
✓ Up to 4K display resolution
✓ Digital signal processing
✓ ECDIS status check according IEC61996-1(Ed.2)
Annex G
✓ Software must be included in “Type Approval”
if used on navigational equipment
Protocol standards:
✓ INTERSCHALT protocol
✓ IEC62388
✓ IEC61162-450 multicast retransmission
✓ IEC61162-450 multicast
Inclinometer (optional)
Performance Characteristics:
• VDR G4[e] Interface and acc. to IEC 60945
• Ethernet interface
• Operating Voltage 24 VDC
• Dimmer function
• Graphical display
• 7“ Display
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VDR cable specification
Cable Types and max. length & recommendations
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FRM/FFC cable specification
✓ Cable will be used for all types of external storages
✓ INTERSCHALT provided cable must be used only
✓ The cable must be laid integral
✓ Cable length of 60 meters must not be extended
✓ Order# 1901030 (Order per meter)
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Ethernet installation cable:
✓Cables acc. Ethernet cable Cat. 7 FRNC
✓Type approved for on board use
✓Maximum length = 200 Meter
✓Cable performance test protocol
recommended
✓Cable Order#103155 (per meter)
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Network cable/plug wire color code
✓ Use TIA / EIA 568B Wiring color code only
✓ Use Cat. 6A Ethernet plugs only
INTERSCHALT recommendation:
✓ Order# 106649
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Color code for Network cable
Color: Information: Used for: Order#
Patch Cable Cat.6, 1m: 102352
NMEA2Net
S/FTP, shielded, 2m: 102353
Storages
Patch Cable Cat.6, Storages 1m: 102354
S/FTP, shielded, [NEMO, TRON40, LTRM] 2m: 102355
Patch Cable Cat.6, Video sources 1m: 102356
[FGR4, FGR5, Media-
S/FTP, shielded, converter] 2m: 102357
Patch Cable Cat.6, AUDIO2Net 1m: 102350
S/FTP, shielded, [Power over LAN] 2m: 102351
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Color code for Network cable
Color: Information: Used for: Order#
1m: 1381557
Patch Cable Cat.6, MDP2020, Switch, 2m: 1382043
S/FTP, shielded, PLC, others 5m: 1382044
10m: 103156
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Basic Quality on installation
Ties, Shield, Ground, etc.
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Cable end sleeves
✓ Use cable end sleeves on any connection of
flexible wires to VDR related modules.
(except in NEMO capsules)
✓ Ensure proper crimping and length of cable end
sleeves
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Cable shield
✓ Connect cable shield to any housing or shield
terminal
✓ Use Shield clamp for storages
[e.g. NEMO2 or TRON40]
✓ Never remove plastic between cable shield and
wires unnecessarily
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VDR System installation location
VDR location
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Location: Main VDR cabinet
✓ VDR G4 & G4[e] are designed for decentral use
✓ VDR main cabinet must be installed close to navigational
bridge.
✓ Protect the VDR modules against water. Do not touch
internal VDR modules with wet hands.
✓ In case of high humidity (e.g. tropical regions) air
conditioner/ dehumidifier must be used.
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Location: Diving Capsule
✓ Should be installed in vicinity of the bridge deck on
external deck area
✓ Location must provide maximized probability of it’s
survival and recovery
✓ The position shall be as close to the mid ship line as
possible – area must be clear of rigging and other
potential obstructions
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Location: Float Free Capsule
✓ FFC could be installed on INTERSCHALT provided
foundation.
✓ Location must provide maximized space to
guarantee floating.
✓ If FFC will be used as main EPIRB location must
fulfill: IMO COMSAR Circ.32 -Harmonized
Requirements for GMDSS Radio Installations
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Q& A
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