Furuno VR3000 User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VDR MAINTENANCE VIEWER
Model
VR-3000/VR-3000S
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Furuno VR3000 Specifications

General

Recording period	12 hours
Operating Temperature	-15°C to +55°C
Type	Voyage Data Recorder
Standard	IMO MSC.333(90), IEC 61996
Data recorded	Bridge audio, radar data, ship's position, speed, heading, etc.
Data Interface	NMEA 0183, Ethernet
Capsule Type	Protective Capsule
Power Supply	24 VDC
Data Storage	Solid-state memory (SSD)
Protection	IP22
Display Type	LCD

Summary

How to Install the VDR Maintenance Viewer, Connect the PC

Installation by CD (supplied)

Install VDR Maintenance Viewer from the provided CD.

Installation in a Windows 7 PC (32 bit only)

Install VDR Maintenance Viewer on Windows 7 PC, includes firewall deactivation.

How to set the PC

Configure PC IP addresses and subnet masks for VR-3000/3000S connection.

How to connect a PC to the VR-3000

Connect PC to VR-3000 DCU using an Ethernet cross cable.

How to start the VDR Maintenance Viewer

Launch the VDR Maintenance Viewer on different Windows versions.

How to uninstall the VDR Maintenance Viewer

Uninstall the VDR Maintenance Viewer software.

Software Configuration

Preparing the software setup

Prepare PC and download configuration file for VR-3000/3000S setup.

Radar

Configure Radar channels, equipment selection, and video signal setup.

Serial Signal

Configure RS-422 serial signals for NMEA, binary, and ASCII data.

Analog Signal

Setup and calibrate analog signals via Junction Box IF-8530.

Digital Signal

Configure digital signals via Junction Box IF-8530, including voltage and contact signals.

Audio

Settings for microphone and VHF audio, including MIC tests.

Alarm

Configure and view alarm settings and status.

Event

Search and sort event logs.

Hardware

Display system hardware status and information.

JB

Setup and configuration of the Junction Box.

Life Time

Manage consumable parts and their replacement dates.

Network

Configure system network, including LAN type and IP addresses.

System

System-related functions, VDR model, and configuration version.

Software

Software operations, including system program and version.

GPS

GPS parameter setup, including position source and failure threshold.

Vessel

Set and display vessel information, like name and IMO number.

Delivery

Transmit data from VDR to PC via Ethernet LAN.

How to Back up Configuration Data

How to Back up Configuration Data to the Startup Compact Flash (CF)

Back up VDR configuration data to the startup Compact Flash (CF).

How to Back up Configuration Data to a PC

Back up VDR configuration data to a PC for editing and sharing.

How to restore the default settings

Restore default settings for DRU, Backup HDD, CF, and VDR Maintenance Viewer.

How to Upload Configuration Data from a PC

Media Management

Initialization

Delete data from recording media (DRU, HDD) for system initialization.

Creation

Initialize recording media, including DRU and Backup HDD creation.

How to Enable Recording Area on the Backup HDD

Enable overwriting recording areas on the Backup HDD.

Other Functions

Software Management

Download and update VDR system software.

Password Management

Change serviceman and audio passwords for system access.

Record Comparison

Compare integrity of DRU and Backup HDD recordings for debugging.

Software History

Save and configure software history (communications record).

Easy Setup

Batch set equipment configurations and create data files.

Equipment Management

Import and export equipment settings.

PC_RAP

Operate the RAP (Remote Alarm Panel) from a PC.

Status Monitor

View comprehensive VDR status data using the Status Monitor.

VDR Error List