Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual

DRV100 Protected Data Capsule

Kotel Micro Technique Co., Ltd. Shanxi

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Content

1 General for DRV100 Protected Data Capsule………….……………………….…………..2

1.1 General…………………………………………………………….………………………2
1.2 Background………………………………………………………….…………………… 2
1.3 Abbreviations…………………………………………………………………..………… 2
1.4 Reference …………………………………………………………………………………2
1.5 Technical properties…………………………………………………………….…………3
2 Requirements for DRV100 Protected Data Capsule cable connection and installation .… 7
2.1 General ……….……………………………………………………………….………….7
2.2 Power supply connection ………………………………………………..……………….7
2.3 Ethernet cable connection ………………………….……..………………………………8
2.4 Installation and operation ….………………………………………..…………………….9
3 Setup of software……………………………………………………………………….… 14
3.1General ……………………………………………………………………………..……..14
3.2 Setup of IP address……………………………………………………………………... 15
3.3 Setup of software……………………………………………………………………..… 15
3.4 Data recovery…………………………………………………………………………..… 19
4 Explanations of operation ………………………………………………………………… 19
4.1Operation steps…………………………………………………………………………… 19
4.2 Downloading and checking the data from PDC……………..……………………………20
4.3 Information used for investigation authority…………………………………………… 20
5 Maintenance……………………………………………………………………………...… 21
5.1Effectiveness inspection of hand-operated release mechanism…………………………... 21
5.2Voltage measure of beacon battery…………………………………………………….… 22
5.3Periodic maintenance………………………………………………………………………22

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1. General for DRV100 Protected Data Capsule

1.1 General
It has become a technical extension playing the same role as navigation logbook to make
investigations of the related maritime affairs through recording the data, pictures and sound
orders on the ship. We hope that, with the practice of international standardized management,
the performance of voyage data recorder (VDR) will get more perfect and developed.
The performance requirements for IEC 61996 Shipborne voyage data recorder describe the
data obtaining and storing function and stipulate the Protected Data Capsule and final storage
medium. The system structure in conformity with such a standard is composed of two parts.
The first part is Data Management Unit (DMU), i.e., VDR main machine part, including the
interface of ship, obtaining of data, and recording function of software. The data-managing
unit is installed in the wing bridge environment of driver’s cab. The second part is the final
recorder with Protected Data Capsule, which has the function of final storage, keeping and
reproduction of medium and is installed on the external deck of vessel or the top of upper
building.
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule (commonly called “marine black box” ) is a data memory
with Protective Capsule and its main function is to protect the data obtained from VDR
computer. These data may be used for the investigation of later accidents.
1.2 Background
In 1974 the Safety of Life at Sea Convention(SOLAS) of the International Maritime
Organization(IMO) acknowledged the value of Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) and hoped
that a recorder similar to black box of airplane is installed on the ships. At that time, the
international standards and requirements for setting up VDR were begun.
In 1996, after discussions for long time on the requirements for VDR, the IMO navigation
and electronic group was organized. The IMO formed the final resolutions on VDR, adopted
No. A.861(20) Resolution in November, 1997, adopted Standard draft IEC 61996 through
ballot, and issued the operation specifications in August, 2000.
1.3 Abbreviations
VDR Voyage Data Recorder
IEC International Electro technical Commission
IMO International Maritime Organization

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1.4 Reference
IEC 61996: 2000(E)
Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems,
Shipborne voyage data recorder (VDR),
Performance requirements,
Methods of testing and required test results.
(Performance standard, testing methods and testing results of shipborne voyage data
recorder)
IEC 60945:2002
Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems,
General requirements,
Methods of testing and required test results
(General requirements for maritime navigation and radio communication equipment: test
methods and test results)
ED-56A:1993
Minimum operational performance specification for cockpit voice recorder system
(Operation Performance Specifications for cockpit voice recording system)
1.5 Technical properties
1.5.1 Technical parameters

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Name Technical parameter

Physical parameter Height: 400mm
Dia. 220mm
Dia. of installation base: 340mm
Weight: 37±2kg
Color: fluorescent orange
Power supply Requirements: 18-36VDC(nominal 24V)
Power consumption: less than l0w
Cable Mesh-wire: TCP/IP Ethernet CAT 5 cable
Power line: ship cable
Recording time 12 hours of radar, sensor and audio data
Compass Safe distance 420mm
Environmental properties Fully tested and compliant to IEC60945 exposed
environment
Fully tested and compliant to IEC61996 protective
capsule requirements including
Penetration: 250kg/100mm probe at 3 meters
Impact : 50g/11ms half-sine pulse shock
Fire Protective:: 1 hour at 1100℃, 10 hours at 260℃
Deep sea immersion: 60MPa (equivalent to depth of
6000m)
Operating temperature: -25～+55℃
Storage temperature: -30～+70℃
underwater acoustic Conformity with requirements for standard SAE AS
beacon 8045
Operating frequency: 37.5 kHz±1kHz
Operating depth in water: 6096m
Working life of beacon battery: 30 days
Life of beacon battery: 6 years
1.5.1 Performance properties
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule makes data communication with VDR computer or PC
through Ethernet interface and standard TCP/IP protocol. It can record and duplicate data and
report other test information, and can also record radar, sensor and audio data of ship.
Memory capacity: 1.5GByte. But the Protected Data Capsules of different capacity may
also be provided as required by the customers.
1.5.2 Physical properties

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Protected Data Capsule is composed of two parts. The first part consists of installing base,
power supply module and data interface managing module. It is directly installed on the deck
of ship and provides water-proof cable connections and transmission cables. Its purpose is to
transmit Ethernet data and provide power supply. The second part is a solid memory
component with a built-in memory module, and used for storing data. It is connected to the
base through a rapid release mechanism. Meanwhile, DRV100 also has an underwater
acoustic beacon , which is used for issuing sonic signal to seek Protected Data Capsule after
the ship has an accident.
The external surfaces of DRV100 are also painted in a highly visible fluorescent orange
colour, and marked with white reflective identification words. The reflective words are
identified as follows: VOYAGE DATA RECORDER, DO NOT OPEN, REPORT TO
AUTHORITIES.

Protective casing

Memory circuit module

Acoustic underwater beacon

Installing base Release mechanism

Power supply module

Interface socket
and managing circuit

Fig. 1-1 DRV100 Structure Drawing

1.5.3 Properties of interface

Signal interface: Connected to the interface of VDR computer through standard 10M/100M
rapid self-adaptive Ethernet interface, and network communication in conformity with
TCP/IP NETBIOS protocol, transmission cable adopting shielded CAT 5 cable and the
length of cable not more than 100m (provided according to actual using length).

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Power supply interface: Connected to 24V direct current output of uninterrupted UPS power
supply on VDR computer, with the transmission cable adopting waterproof rubber cable and
the length of cable not more than 100m (provided according to the actual using length).
1.5.4 Environmental properties
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule meets the environmental requirements stipulated in
Standard IEC 60945.
The Protected Data Capsule can work at the following conditions continuously and normally :
a) Ambient temperature: -25～+55℃;
b) Inclination and rocking: After the vessel is inclined, rocked and vibrated and collides, its
parts are free from loosening and falling off and can work normally;
c) Constant humidity and temperature: Able to work normally at a temperature of +40℃
and a humidity of 93%;
d) The metal parts are free from obvious rust and can still work normally in the
environment of damp air and salt-spray fog;
e) Having necessary electromagnetic compatibility and able to work normally in the
possible electromagnetic environment.
1.5.5 For the list of various components of DRV100 Protected Data Capsule see Table 1-1.

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Table 1-1:
Ser.No Name Spec. and type Q’ty
1 External Protective casing of recorder φ220mm×340mm 1
2 Installing base φ340mm×60mm 1
3 O-ring P22 236×5 1
3 Capacity of memory module 1.5GByte 1
4 Power supply module 24VDC 1
5 Interface managing module 104-1541CLDN 1
6 Acoustic underwater beacon DK120 1
7 Release mechanism Self-made 1
AMP 4-pair twin-strand
8 Data transmission cable 1
shielded CAT 5 cable
9 Power supply wire CHVVP-SA 1
YS1-4ZJ11 socket
10 Water-proof insert piece 2 sets
YS1-4TK plug
11 Installation and maintenance manual 1
Certificate of qualified 1
Certificate of quality 1
Packing list 1
12 Accessories
M6 hexagonal socket head wrench 1 pc
M12 bolt/nut 6 sets
Φ24 hatch spanner 1

2. Wire connection requirements and installation requirements for DRV100 Protected Data
Capsule
2.1 General
This part mainly provides the minimum wiring requirements, Ethernet connection
requirements and installing process requirements for DRV100 Protected Data Capsule.
2.2 Power supply connection

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DRV100 Protected Data Capsule works through 24V DC power supply input. According to
the requirements of 4.5.3 of IEC61996, VDR system should have a spare Uninterrupted
Power Supply (UPS) able to continuously work for 2 hours. Therefore, DRV100 Protected
Data Capsule is connected to the 24V output of UPS power supply to obtain electricity.
The power consumption of DRV100 Protected Data Capsule is less than 10w, and its working
voltage is 24V. For the distribution of external and internal power supply terminals (J1) refer
to Table 2-1.
Table 2-1
DRV100 Power YS1-42J11 Socket YS1-4TK plug 24V output of UPS
supply input power supply
（VDR）
1 1 1 24V(+ or -)
2 2 2 24V(+ or -)
3 (shield) case case GND
4 (NC) 4 (NC)
Note: the power supply input cable have two terminal, the two terminal connect to the
UPS 24V two output terminal(positive/negative) of VDR, the two terminal can random
connect to one of two terminal of UPS power supply.
The PE terminal of wave filter Protective earthing is connected to the casing of DRV100
Protected Data Capsule, to connect the power supply ground to the casing of the Protective
Capsule.
2.3 Ethernet cable connection
2.3.1 Connection of Ethernet cable
The Ethernet cable connecting VDR computer to DRV100 Protected Data Capsule to make
data communication is required to adopt the shielded twin-strand CAT 5 cable ,and only 5 of
the 8 Ethernet wires are used. Its shielding layer is connected to the casing after passing
through the seal joint and other twin-strand wires are connected to the terminal of the port of
network. The shielding layer of Ethernet is for the purpose to prevent the strong RF radio
signal from interfering. For the signal connecting mode see Table 2-2.
Table 2-2

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Color of wire Color of wire

Name of YS1-4ZJ11 YS1-4TK
corresponding to corresponding to plug at
signal socket plug
input of DRV100 VDR terminal for RJ45
TX+ Orange-white 1 1 Green-white
TX- Orange 2 2 Green
RX+ Green-white 3 3 Orange-white
RX- Green 4 4 Orange
Shielded wire Casing Casing
Caution: The above wire and cable connection modes are direct connection modes when
without HUB and, if the wire and cable pass HUB, their connection modes are given in
the explanations of Ethernet connection below.
2.3.2 Earthing of Ethernet
The Ethernet should be protected from the interference of radio frequency signal. Therefore,
it is necessary to use the CAT 5 shielded cable and earth the two terminals of adapters very
well.
The terminals of network adapters of Protected Data Capsule and the shielding layer of
Ethernet wire should be very well connected to the casing of Protected Data Capsule while
ensuring the connection of the casing with the ship body. The bottom face of the installing
base of Protected Data Capsule is a metal face and connected to the metal face of ship body
through 6 installing screw holes, and the threads should be sealed by pouring silica resin
sealing gel finally.
The adapter of Ethernet cable for connecting between VDR main machine and Protected Data
Capsule must adopted shielded Type RJ45 adapter instead of plain RJ45 adapter, to prevent
the RF radio frequency from interfering the normal transmission of data.
2.4 Installation and operation
The installation of DRV100 Protected Data Capsule should be carried out in the following
steps:
2.4.1 Requirements for installing position
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule should be installed on the platform of external deck of ship
at a position easy to contact and neighboring to the cockpit, to ensure the most possibility of
survival and recovery after the accident. The installing position of Protected Data Capsule
should be apart away from ropes and other potential obstacles and as close as possible to the
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a) Far away from fuel oil or other potential fire sources;

b) Far away from the objects leading to mechanical injuries;
c) Having a continuous and reliable working environment;
d) Easy to access, to be convenient to the duplication and maintenance of recorded data
daily;
e) The place for the installing the Protected Data Capsule should have enough space, to be
helpful for the divers and remote machinery to make dismantling and recovering in
water.
2.4.2 The installing position for Protected Data Capsule should be apart from the compass of
ship at the minimum distance of 420mm.
2.4.3 As required by 2.4.1, the Protected Data Capsule should be installed on the deck of ship
in a suitable position.
2.4.4 The Protected Data Capsule should be connected to the deck of ship in the steps below.
For the profile dimensions of installing base refer to Drawings 2-1, 2-2 and 2-3.
a) Remove the paint from the installing holes in the Protected Data Capsule, the faces of
base and the installing faces of the deck of ship, and process the installing holes in the
ship body or installing support against the screw hole in installing base;
b) Connect the M12 screws for installing base of Protected Data Capsule to the deck of
ship body;
c) Coat the screwed part with unsealable Q98-1 gel to fix the base.
2.4.5 The data communication cable (Ethernet cable) and power supply cable are sleeved in
waterproof PVC pipe, and laid and fixed in the transmission distance between VDR main
machine and DRV100 Protected Data Capsule.
Caution: The bending diameter of Ethernet wire should not exceed 12 times the
diameter of Ethernet.
2.4.6 According to the identification on the adapter of Protected Data Capsule (see Fig. 2-3),
connect the communication line of Protected Data Capsule to VDR main machine with
Ethernetcable For the connecting mode of Ethernet wire refer to Drawings 2-4 and 2-5.
Warning: it should be ensured that, before connecting the power supply line, the power
supply of Protected Data Capsule should be switched off.
2.4.7 Connect the power supply line of Protected Data Capsule to the output of UPS power

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supply of VDR main machine.

2.4.8 Supply the power to Protected Data Capsule.
2.4.9 Check through VDR main machine, to ensure the network connection between DRV100
Protected Data Capsule and VDR main machine has been set up and can make normal data
communication. (For the setting of IP address of VDR main machine see the section “Setting
of Software”)
2.4.10 After the commissioning is completed, switch off the power supply.

Fig. 2-1 Installing Dimension Drawing for Base of DRV100 Protected Data Capsule

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Fig. 2-2 Connection Drawing for Base Installation and Fixation(part)

Input Port of power supply Input Port of Ethernet signal

Fig. 2-3 Profile Drawing for DRV100 Protected Data Capsule

Caution: face to sign letters ,the two socket of Protected Data Capsule ,the left one is power
signal ,the right one is Ethernet signal,don’t make in reverse, avoid to destroying circuitry.

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Cross Line Connection Mode of Ethernet Wire

(with Main Machine System without HUB)
Ethernet wire of terminal of Protected Data Capsule Ethernet wire of terminal of VDR main machine

1
Orange/white TX+ RX+
Green/white 1
Orange 2 TX- RX- Green 2
Green/white 3 RX+ TX+
Orange/white 3
green 6 TX-
Orange 6
RX- Shielding
layer

TX+ RJ45 adapter pin 1（orange/white） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 1（green/white RX+）
TX- RJ45 adapter pin 2（orange） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 2（green RX-）
RX+ RJ45 adapter pin 3（green/white） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 3（orange/white TX+）
RX- RJ45 adapter pin 6（green） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 6（Orange TX-）

Pins 4、5、7 and 8 have not been used

Direct Connection Line Connection Mode

(with main machine system with HUB)

Ethernet wire of terminal of Protected Data Capsule Ethernet wire of terminal of VDR main machine

Orange/white 1
Orange/white 1 TX+ TX+
Orange 2 TX- Orange 2
TX-
Green/white 3 Green/white 3
RX+ RX+
green Green 6
6 Shielding RX-
RX-
layer

TX+ RJ45 adapter pin 1（orange/white） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 1（Orange/white TX+）
TX- RJ45 adapter pin 2（orange） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 2（Orange TX-）
RX+ RJ45 adapter pin 3（green/white） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 3（Green/white RX+）
RX- RJ45 adapter pin 6（green） Corresponding VDR main machine RJ45 adapter pin 6（Green RX-）

Pins 4、5、7 and 8 have not been used

Fig. 2-4 Connection Drawing of Port of Ethernet Cable of Recorder

Caution: If Ethernet cable is connected to the main machine system without HUB,
cross connection mode should be used. If in the main machine system is installed HUB,
the Ethernet wire adopts the mode of direct connection.

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Direct Connection Mode (used for connection with HUB)

Changeover adapter
Data Protective
RJ-45 Orange/white Capsule RJ-45
Orange/wh
1 main machine TX+ 1

2 main machine TX- Orange Orange 2

3 main machine RX+ Green/white 3

Connected
4 Green/white 4
to HUB
5 5

6 main machine RX- Green Green 6

7 7
Shielding layer Shielding layer
8 8

Circuit board adapter of Data

Protective Capsule
1
2 YS1-4TK
3
4

Data Protective Capsule casing

Cross Connection Mode (without HUB)

Changeover adapter
Data Protective
RJ-45 Orange/white Capsule RJ-45
1 main machine TX+ Orange/wh 1

2 main machine TX- Orange Orange 2

3 main machine RX+ Green/white 3

Connected to
4 Green/white 4
Ethernet card
5 5

6 main machine RX- Green Green 6

7 7
Shielding layer Shielding layer
8 8

Circuit board adapter of

Data Protective Capsule
1
2 YS1-4TK
3
4

Data Protective Capsule casing

Fig. 2-5 Connection Mode Connected through Changeover Adapter

3. Setup of software
3.1 General
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule works in the Linux operation system，standard TCP/TP

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NETBIOS protocol is used for network communications, and makes data communication
with VDR computer through standard 10M/100M rapid self-adaptive Ethernet adapter. The
Protected Data Capsule and VDR computer identify each other through setting different
address.
3.2 Setup of IP address
The following IP addresses have been set when DRV100 Protected Data Capsule is delivered:
IP address: 222.222.222.120
Subnet Mask : 255. 255. 255. 0
Default Gateway IP: 222.222.222.120
The correct setting of VDR computer is:
IP address: 222.222.222.100
Subnet Mask : 255. 255. 255. 0
Default Gateway IP: 222.222.222.100
3.3 Setup of software
3.3.1 Connect VDR computer to DRV100 Protected Data Capsule through Ethernet cable,
and switch on the Protected Data Capsule to make it start the work.
3.3.2 Switch on VDR computer to make it start the work. If VDR computer works in
Windows2000 operation system, enter the window desktop of computer and correctly set IP
address of VDR computer according to the above requirements.
3.3.3 After the setup of IP address is completed, click twice the title “Network neighborhood”,
enter the interface of “Network neighborhood”：

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in address column input \\222.222.222.120，and the following window appears:

and directly press “Enter” key ,then click twice the title “Data” folder ico, and the following
window appears:

in user column, input: ” hheehev847”, in password column, input: ”19841008”,press ok button. and the
following window appears:

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The “Data” folder seen in the above window is the destination of DRV100 Protected Data
Capsule record data .
Where the “Data” folder is the folder for storing data in DRV100 Protected Data Capsule, and
the data transmitted from VDR computer and through the network are finally recorded in the
Data folder under \\222.222.222.120. The data memory form in the Data folder is the folders
piece by piece and the folders are identified by recording the date and time of the data. A new
folder is produced each one hour and the data can be recorded for at least 12 hours. After the
records are full, automatic data renewal may be realized, and what are kept recorded are the
latest data of the 12 hours.
The form of the recorded data is shown in the following chart:

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The data information recorded under each folder includes the picture of radar, sensor and
cockpit sound of the ship and other allocated information of ship. The form of data is as
shown in the chart below:

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3.3.4 After DRV100 Protected Data Capsule is switched on and starts, it always stays in the
waiting state until VDR main machine send data then the recording of data memory will auto
begin .While it begins, the VDR computer will record an identical data as backup in the data
folder under local hard disk. The backup data are fully the same as the data recorded under
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule “Data” folder and the structural form of data is as follows:

3.3.5 After finish the above works, the VDR system can work normally at once and make the
transmission, record and downloading of data.
3.4 Recovery of data
VDR computer can playback the recorded data through special playback software according
to the recorded data form (The playback software is provided by VDR manufacturer).
4. Explanation of operation
4.1 Operation steps
After installing and setting the software in accordance with steps 2,3,and 4, through the VDR
computer, DRV100 can be operating normally
4.1.1 Connection of data cable and power supply cable
Connect the power supply cable and data cable of DRV100 to the host computer and the 24V
DC output of UPS power supply, switch on, and start the Protected Data Capsule to begin the
work.

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4.1.2 Recording data

After being switched on, DRV100 Protected Data Capsule will be the waiting state until VDR
computer transmits data. When the VDR sends data, the Protected Data Capsule, through the
adapter of network, stores the received data to the data folder for final memory of medium.
Such a data memory process is completed by the control system of DRV100 computer,
without the need of manual intervention.
4.1.3 The downloading and visit to DRV100 must be authorized by the related department
and personnel.
4.2 Downloading and checking the data from PDC.
4.2.1 The downloading and checking work should be made when any sensor of VDR or VDR
itself is maintained or repaired. Otherwise, the downloading and checking work should be
made at least once a year.
4.2.2 The data downloading adaptor can be used for downloading the data from VDR
computer directly through Ethernet. Find the Data folder from the host computer network,
operate and download the data on the main machine.
4.2.3 The comparison of downloaded data may be made through the special data comparison
software provided by the VDR manufacturer.
4.3 Information used for investigation organ
4.3.1 The works of Download and replay the recorded data from DRV100 Protected Data
Capsule will use special playback software, and the software should be provided by VDR
manufacturer.
4.3.2 If you want to restore the data in a uninjured Protected Data Capsule (reading port not
injured and only Protective casing injured), you may read the data from the interface of the
Ethernet through normal operation procedure.
4.3.3 If VDR is unexpectedly injured, the data transmission cable and reading port of
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule will also be injured. If you want to restore the data from the
injured Protected Data Capsule, it is necessary to open the Protected Data Capsule casing and
take out other thermal isolation components from inside until perfect data line appears. Lead
the data lines one by one according to the serial numbers identified on the reading cable, and
then connect them to the main board through a externally connected standard IDE data plug
and read again. If the injury is serious, it is necessary to send it back to manufacturer for

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treatment and reading.

5. Maintenance
5.1 Effectiveness inspection of hand-operated release mechanism
Hand-operated release mechanism is adopted for the Protected Data Capsule of DRV100, in
the first installation or annual inspection of ship, it is required to detect the effectiveness of
the hand-operated release mechanism.
The hand-operation release mechanism passing tensometer detection: Under the action of a
pulling force of not less than 500N, pull the pull ring of release mechanism with hand. If the
release mechanism separates from the Protected Data Capsule naturally, it means that the
release mechanism is effective.
For the release process see the scheme below:

If the release mechanism fails to release the Protected Data Capsule naturally, drop several
drips of lubricating oil into the hole at the joint of release pull rod and release mechanism.
Caution: While the release mechanism is unconnected, don’t lift the Protected Data
Capsule upward too high(the length <150mm), to avoid the damage or breakage of the
data cable between the Protected Data Capsule and base. Refer to the release scheme
above.
5.2 Voltage measure of beacon battery
Determine the type of battery according to the label on the beacon while referring to the

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parameters in Table 5-1. The voltage of beacon battery must be within the range of acceptable
minimum voltage. If the voltage of the battery is less than the required minimum value, it is
necessary to change the beacon battery.
Table 5-1
Type Minimum working voltage
A 3.55V
B 2.97V
C 2.97V
5.2.1 Measure method
Make the test with special Type TS200 high-impedance voltmeter.
a) Before the detection, take down the beacon from the beacon seat of Protected Data
Capsule and wipe the surface of beacon and switch with clean and soft dry cloth, to
ensure that the beacon and hydraulic switch are clean and dry.
b) Connect the negative pole of high-impedance voltmeter to the hydraulic switch
terminal, with the positive pole of voltmeter connected to the beacon side.
c) Measure the voltage of beacon battery.
d) Compare the measured values with the Table 5-1. Don’t install it if there is any mistake
be made.
5.2.2 Check and change the beacon battery
The test of the voltage of beacon battery should be made by the selecting special
high-impedance voltmeter.
If the voltage of battery is lower , change the beacon battery. the beacon battery is special
battery. The change of battery should be made by special technical personnel of the
manufacturer. It is recommended to make the checking semi-annually.
5.3 Periodic maintenance
5.3.1 Cleaning and drying treatment of beacon
It is necessary to check the beacon periodically, to ensure that the surface of beacon is clean
and dry. It is recommended to make the checking according to the same as checking cycle of
the VDR main machine.
5.3.2 Check and change of cable
Checking periodically the data transmission cable and power supply cable to see whether they

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are aged. If they are aged, it is necessary to change the cables. Please contact the manufacture
if need the cable. It is recommended to make the checking according to the same as checking
cycle of the VDR computer.
5.3.3 check and change of O- ring
Checking periodically the O- ring to see whether they are aged. The checking and change of
the O-ring should be made after releasing the release mechanism and by the special technical
personnel, to ensure the water-tightness of casing after change. It is recommended to make
the checking according to the same as checking cycle of the VDR computer.
5.3.4 Checking of fastening screws of installing base
Check periodically the fastening screws of installing base to see whether they are loose, and
make strengthening and tightening treatment. It is recommended to make the checking
semi-annually.
5.3.5 Corrosion-proof and rust-proof treatment of surface of casing
Checking periodically the condition of corrosion resistance and rust resistance of the surface
of casing and make corresponding maintenance and treatment. It is possible to spread 3#
calcium grease on the release mechanism, screws and other places where may be rested.
DRV100 Protected Data Capsule is solid-state equipment without detachable mechanical or
electronic components. If it is ascertained that troubles happen in the Protected Data Capsule,
it is necessary to send it to the appointed maintenance point to be changed or repaired.
Appointed maintenance points: Kotel Micro Technique Co.,Ltd.Shanxi
Product quality assurance period: one year
Technical support hotline: 0086-0351-7030481, 7023694
E-MAIL： [email protected]
Website of company：www.kotelmems.com

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