Chapter 3: Installation Planning Overview, Rev. 1.1
3.2 Cabling Specification
Recommended cable types for the VDR-100G3 are specified in Table 3-1 - Cabling
Specifications. Cables must be marine grade. Exact cable types will vary due to ship type and
various regulatory agency requirements. Please consult the agency responsible for the ship in
question.
Data Type Specification Description
NMEA 0183 / IEC61162
2x2x0.5
Twisted pair with an overall shield. Individual
conductors are stranded. Two pair per cable
OAU
3x2x0.5
Twisted pair with an overall shield. Individual
conductors are stranded. Three pair per cable
Audio, VHF Recording
and Buzzer Activation
2x2x0.5 OR
Category 5e FTP
Twisted pair with an overall shield. Individual
conductors are stranded,
category 5e with
flammability per IEC 95.
Radar Video Recording
RG6 A/U < 30m
RG11 A/U > 30m
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable. The actual number of
cables will vary depending on the type of
video source.
TCP/IP for Download /
Playback Computer and
Final Recording Medium
Category 5e FTP
The Ethernet interface is a 10/100base–FTP
(shielded twisted pair), category 5e with
flammability per IEC 95.
Power for Final
Recording Medium
3x1.5
Power for Main Cabinet
3x1.5
Power for Interfaces 2x0.5
Table 3-1 - Cabling Specifications
Note! Rutter Technologies recommends the above specifications. Alternative
cables may be suitable for particular installations. Contact Rutter Technologies for
verification prior to using cabling other than that specified in the table above.
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