Safety Precautions and Warnings
High Voltage Warning! High voltages are present in the Voyage Data Recorder. Only Rutter
Technologies Certified Technicians should undertake work on the VDR-100G3/G3S.
GENERAL
Only a Rutter Technologies Inc. Certified Technician should access the interior components of
the VDR-100G3/G3S equipment.
To ensure compliance with the IMO standards, installation of the VDR-100G3/G3S must be
performed by a Rutter Technologies Inc. approved installation technician.
The following precautions and warnings are general safety measures that personnel should
understand and apply during installation, operation, and maintenance of all VDR-100G3/G3S
system equipment.
Wear proper safety attire and use the proper equipment while handling the VDR during transport
and installation.
GROUNDING
All cable shields must be grounded to avoid interference from AC wiring, fluorescent lights, or
other high magnetic or RF fields.
NMEA data cables should be grounded at the source. All other cables should be grounded at
both ends. The equipment in the VDR-100G3/G3S Data Processing Unit (DPU) and Data
Acquisition Unit (DAU) is grounded to the rack. All other peripheral equipment should be
grounded.
CABLING
The cable sizes and types recommended for use with the VDR-100G3/G3S must be utilized to
ensure its proper operation.
POWER SUPPLY
Prior to connecting the power supply of the VDR-100G3/G3S to the emergency ship power,
ensure the emergency ship power breaker is switched off. Always shut down the system and turn
off the power before removing or installing any equipment.
LIFTING
Some VDR components are heavy; ensure you carry out proper lifting procedures while changing
or transporting components.
VDR-100G3/G3S Installation Manual 15/01/2009
RUT-TD-10-001 Rev. 1.4
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