USER MANUAL

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) / NVR-9000

&
Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (SVDR) / NVR-9000S

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 GENERAL INFORMATION

i. Copyright
The entire contents in this user manual, including any future updates, revisions, and modifications,
shall remain the property of NSR at all times. Unauthorized copies or reproduction of this manual,
either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited. The contents herein
can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual.

ii. Disclaimer
NSR is devoted to publish and maintain this user manual. As we continue to improve our products to
satisfy customers’ needs, information in this document is subject to change without prior notice. NSR
does not make any representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy and
completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss of profit or any commercial
damage, including but not limited to special, incidental, consequential, or other damage.

iii. Safety Warning

DON’T DISASSEMBLED THE EQUIPMENT

Access to the interior of the NVR-9000 should only be by an NSR certified
technician.

PROPER USE OF BATTERIES

The battery should be replaced when the marked expiry date is reached, even it has
never been used.

iii. Disposal Instruction

Dispose the lithium batteries carefully. Lithium batteries should have two poles insulated prior to
disposal because the remaining power could cause severe harm to human beings. Local regulations
should be followed when batteries are disposed in order to protect your environments.

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 MODIFY RECORD

No. Modify by Date Paragraph Version Reason

1 Q/A 2015/11/19 01 First edition

2 Q/A 2015/12/22 02 General modification

3 Q/A 2016/01/28 2.5 03 Modify alarm message

4 Q/A 2016/05/03 4 04 Software upgrade

Junction Box and
5 Q/A 2016/07/24 05 Product improvement
Remote Alarm Unit
6 Q/A 2016/10/24 2.2 06 Product improvement

7 Q/A 2016/12/08 2.5 07 Alarm message

8 Q/A 2017/03/06 08 General modification

9 Q/A 2018/06/19 09 Cover modification

10 Q/A 2018/12/27 10 General modification

11 Q/A 2020/02/20 11 General modification

12 Q/A 2021/07/30 12 General modification

13 Q/A 2021/09/28 13 BAM description

14 Q/A 2022/07/27 14 IMO new regulations

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Outline......................................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 System Configuration ................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 System Description ..................................................................................................................... 5

1.3.1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) .......................................................................................... 6

1.3.2 Data Extension Unit (DEU) ............................................................................................. 6

1.3.3 Remote Alarm Unit (RAU) .............................................................................................. 7

1.3.4 Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU) and Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU)......................... 7

1.3.5 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC) ....................................................................................... 8

1.3.6 Float-free Capsule (FFC) ................................................................................................. 8

1.3.7 Video Interface Unit (VIU) .............................................................................................. 8

2. OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 10

2.1 Power On/Off ............................................................................................................................ 10

2.2 Operation of RAU ..................................................................................................................... 11

2.2.1 Screen Components........................................................................................................ 12

2.2.2 Screen dimmer ............................................................................................................... 12

2.3 Normal Operation ..................................................................................................................... 13

2.3.1 System Status ................................................................................................................. 13

2.3.2 Data Backup ................................................................................................................... 14

2.3.3 Alert List ........................................................................................................................ 15

2.3.4 System Setting................................................................................................................ 16

2.3.5 Diagnostics ..................................................................................................................... 17

2.3.6 Service ............................................................................................................................ 18

2.4 System Performance Test .......................................................................................................... 20

3. DATA RECORDING UNITS ............................................................................................................. 21

3.1 Backup of Recorded Data ......................................................................................................... 21

3.2 Long-term Recording Unit (LRU) ............................................................................................ 22

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3.4 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC) ................................................................................................ 22

4. DATA PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................ 24

4.1 Set up the Playback Computer .................................................................................................. 24

4.2 Run the Playback Software ....................................................................................................... 24

4.3 Download the Data.................................................................................................................... 26

4.4 Open the Data File .................................................................................................................... 27

4.5 Playback Operation Menu ......................................................................................................... 28

4.5.1 Main Interface ................................................................................................................ 29

4.5.2 Serial Data ...................................................................................................................... 29

4.5.3 Digital Data .................................................................................................................... 30

4.5.4 Analog Data.................................................................................................................... 32

4.5.5 Radar/ECDIS Image....................................................................................................... 35

4.5.6 Door Status ..................................................................................................................... 35

4.5.7 AIS ................................................................................................................................. 35

5. INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................... 36

6. MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... 38

6.1 Fuse Replacement ..................................................................................................................... 38

6.2 Consumable Parts ...................................................................................................................... 38

7. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 40

7.1 Specifications ............................................................................................................................ 40

7.2 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 41

7.3 Equipment List .......................................................................................................................... 41

ANNEX A ALERT LIST ..................................................................................................................... 42

ANNEX B ICONS ............................................................................................................................... 46

ANNEX C NEB-2000C-VDR USER MANUAL................................................................................ 47

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1. OVERVIEW

1.1 Outline

Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) is designed to record and store in a secure and retrievable form,
information concerning the ship’s position, movement, physical status and control command for the
period leading up to and following an incident. It enables the accident investigators to review
procedures and instructions in the moments leading to an incident and help to identify the cause of the
accident. The data recorded by VDR can be used for vessel management, such as equipment health
management, ship position management.

NVR-9000 is flexible to form a VDR or SVDR, and easy to install and maintain. The equipment is
designed to meet the latest standards including：
1. MSC.494 (104): Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Voyage Data Recorders
(VDRs) (RESOLUTION MSC.333 (90))
2. MSC493 (104): Amendments to the Performance Standards for Shipborne Simplified Voyage Data
Recorders(S-VDRs) (RESOLUTION MSC.163 (78), AS AMENDED)
3. IEC 61996-1 (2021): Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems
-Shipborne Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) - Part 1: Performance Requirements, Methods of Testing
and Required Test Results
4. IEC 61996-2: Maritime Navigation and Radiocommunication Equipment and Systems-Shipborne
Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) - Part 2: Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR) - Performance
Requirements, Methods of Testing and Required Test Results
5. IEC 60945: Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems-General
requirements - Methods of testing and required test results
6. IEC 62923-1 (2018): Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems - Bridge
alert management - Part 1: Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and
required test results.
7. IEC 62923-2 (2018): Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems-Bridge
alert management - Part 2: Alert and cluster identifiers and other additional features.

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1.2 System Configuration

NVR-9000/NVR-9000S comprises up to 9 components as below:

NVR-9000 NVR-9000S Environmental
No. Component Name Part No.
VDR SVDR Category
1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) NVR9001 X X Protected
2 Data Extension Unit (DEU) NVR9002 X O Protected
3 Remote Alarm U nit (RAU) NVR9003 X X Protected
4 Video Interface Unit (VIU) NVR9004 O O Protected
5 Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU) NVR9005 X X Protected
6 Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU) NVR9006 X X Exposed
7 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC) NFP-2000C X Exposed
XNote
8 Float-Free Capsule (FFC) NEB-2000C-VDR X Exposed
9 Junction Box for Capsule (JBC) NEB205 X X Exposed

X: standard O: optional

NOTE: For SVDR, FPC or FFC may be selected between.

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NVR-9000 VDR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

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NVR-9000S SVDR SYSTEM CONFIGURATION (standard)

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1.3 System Description

The VDR system continuously stores data in FPC and FFC for at least 48 hours by overwriting the old
data with new data.
Following data may be recorded by NVR-9000:
- Date and time
- Ship’s Position
- Speed
- Heading (true)
- Heading (magnetic)
- Depth (Echo sounder)
- Main Alarms
- Rudder sensor angle
- Rudder order status
- Heading/track control command
- Heading/track control data
- Engine order/response
- Hull openings (doors) status
- Watertight and fire door status
- Accelerations and hull stresses
- Wind speed and direction
- AIS
- VDR alert output
- Heartbeat supervision sentence
- Electronic logbook
- Bridge Audio
- Communications Audio
- Radar Data
- ECDIS

When power supply fails:

VDR is powered with AC220V/AC110V. If both the ship’s main power and emergency power source
fail, VDR will be powered by internal backup battery (NBT900) to keep recording bridge audio.

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1.3.1 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU)

Long-term Data Recording Unit (LRU), network switch, main board, and audio board are located in the
Data Acquisition Unit (DAU). DAU controls the running of the whole system. The Long-term Data
Recording Unit (LRU) with 512G/SSD records the last 720 hours data and is accessible by Ethernet
while protected from any unauthorized changes with seals. The DAU provides 8 channels of
microphone inputs, 2 channels of VHF audio inputs, 2 LAN inputs, and 8 serial inputs as well.

Note:
For SVDR, LRU is not mandatory. But LRU with 64G/SSD is normally equipped in DAU of NVR-9000S
SVDR.

1.3.2 Data Extension Unit (DEU)

Data Extension Unit (DEU) has 64 volt-free dry contact inputs, 8 wet contact inputs, 8 analog inputs
for ±10V or 4-20mA signal, and 16 serial inputs.
NOTE:
Up to 4 DEUs may be connected to DAU of NVR-9000 VDR.

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1.3.3 Remote Alarm Unit (RAU)

Remote Alarm Unit (RAU) is used to check and display alarms generated in DAU.

1.3.4 Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU) and Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU)

The VDR system comes with two types of the microphones, indoor microphones and outdoor
microphones. Outdoor microphones are protected against water ingression.

 Indoor Microphone Unit (IMU)

 Outdoor Microphone Unit (OMU)

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1.3.5 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC)

Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC) with memory capacity of 64GB supports data recording time of at least
48 hours. The capsule is built to withstand extreme environmental conditions such as 1100°C
temperature, penetration, 6000m underwater pressure and immersion while maintaining the data
integrity.

1.3.6 Float-free Capsule (FFC)

NEB-2000C-VDR Float-Free Capsule (FFC) complies with IMO MSC.471(101), ITU-RM.633-3:2004 ,

IEC61097-2 and IEC61096-7 regulations and requirements. Its memory capacity of 64GB can support
more than 48 hours of recorded data. The internal battery (NBT400) can keep the FFC/EPIRB
transmitting on 406MHz/121.5MHz/AIS at least 168 hours.

1.3.7 Video Interface Unit (VIU)

Video Interface Unit (VIU) is used to convert VGA signal into Ethernet signal. The VGA input can be
up to 1920 x 1080 high-definition resolution.

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VIU NVR9004-1 can connect one channel of video, while VIU NVR9004-2 can connect two channels
of videos.

Four channels can be configured up to 4 IP address: 172.16.8.90, 172.16.8.91, 172.16.8.92, 172.16.8.93,

Port 5000.
If only two channels, IP respectively 172.16.8.90 and 172.16.8.91.

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2. OPERATION

2.1 Power On/Off

In accordance to IMO regulations, the VDR shall be kept operational

at all times and be powered off only for maintenance purposes.

 Power On:
Use the key to open the door of the Data Acquisition Unit. The AC power switch and battery power
switch are located on the right top corner.
Switch on the AC power switch before switching on the battery switch in the respective sequence to
start up the VDR system. The VDR will run its startup process for about 1 minute.

NOTE:
AC220V/AC110V is the main supply for the VDR system. When it is missing, the internal backup
battery will automatically take over to provide the required power supplies.

 Power Off:

In order to power off the VDR system, switch off the battery power and then switch off the AC power
switch.

NOTE:
Improperly switching off sequence may cause the VDR into malfunction.

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2.2 Operation of RAU

The Remote Alarm Unit (RAU) can by operated by key & knob on panel or touch-screen.

When operating with knob, move the knob to select an item on screen and press the knob to confirm
the selection.

Panel Button Description

Revolving around to select the item.

Press down to confirm the selection or input.

backup menu;
BACK UP
Press to go to the backup interface.

DIM Brightness key for LCD brightness control.

Touch-screen Button Description

Menu - Enter the Menu, and use as delete button
MENU
in input option.

TEST Call system performance test.

ALERT Enter the alert list

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2.2.1 Screen Components

Actual Recording
Hours / requirement
Time Mode

Power Status

Alert message

Item Symbol Meaning

UTC UTC time
Time Mode
LMT Local time
RUNNING Normal status
State Status BACKUPING Back up status
Stop Stop status
AC Powered by AC supply
Power Status
DC Powered by internal backup battery
SYSTEM OK System run without alert
Alert Message Alert Alert generate
(Please refer to Annex A for more information.)

2.2.2 Screen dimmer

There are two ways to adjust the brightness and contrast of the LCD.
① Adjust the brightness in the [SYSTEM SETTING]->[DISPLAY SET].

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② Press the DIM button to adjust the brightness.

NOTE:
When the power is turned off, the last status of brightness is stored. Therefore, when the power is
turned on again, the screen will display with the last brightness before powered off.

2.3 Normal Operation

Under Normal operation, the operator is able to:

 View VDR setting
 Initiate Self-test

2.3.1 System Status

Click [MENU] item to view the [SYSTEM STATUS].

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VIU: Status of Video Acquisition Unit

MIC: Status of Microphone channels
DAU: Status of Data Acquisition Unit
DEU1: Status of Data Extension Unit 1

Status Indication:
- : Related recording function of the channel is not in use.
O : Related recording function of the channel is normal.
X : Related recording function of the channel is abnormal.

2.3.2 Data Backup

This function is to back up the stored data in VDR to the USB memory in DAU.
Choose the data source among LRU/FFC/FPC to be backed up. And the time length can be set to
1h/2h/12h.
Click the “START” to start backup the stored data.

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2.3.3 Alert List

VDR generates an alert at the “Alert column” of main screen when it detects a situation that requires
attention. All possible alerts are listed in Annex A.

There are two ways to enter the Alert list.

1, Click [ALERT] in main screen;
2, Select [ALERT LIST] at [MENU].

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Select a alert and click [VIEW] to check more information

Click [LOG] to check alert history

2.3.4 System Setting

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2.3.4.1 KEY BUZZER

Click the [KEY BUZZER] to switch the key buzzer on or off.

2.3.4.2 KNOB BUZZER

Click the [KNOB BUZZER] to switch the knob buzzer on or off.

2.3.4.3 LANGUAGE

The default menu language is English.

2.3.4.4 BAM PORT

Click the [BAM PORT] to change the buadrate of BAM interface

2.3.4.5 DISPLAY SET

Click [DISPLAY SET] to modify the dimmer and display mode.

2.3.4.6 DATE/TIME SET

By setting the [DATE/TIME SET] , set the current date and time.

NOTE:
When GPS is connected to VDR, the current time will be updated by GPS data.

2.3.5 Diagnostics

2.3.5.1 PROGRAM VERSION

It is to check the software versions at [DIAGNOSTIS] menu.

The following screen will be displayed.

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2.3.5.2 LCD TEST

Press DIM to test the Display Brightness.

2.3.5.3 KEY TEST

When any key is clicked, the box corresponding to the key will be filled with blue color.
Press [EXIT] 3 times consecutively to return to a higher menu.

2.3.5.4 BUZZER TEST

It is to check the buzzer at [DIAGOSTICS] menu.

2.3.6 Service

[SERVICE] is for service engineers.

2.3.6.1 RECORD DATA

Click to stop/start record data.

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2.3.6.2 COM MONITOR

It’s to check the communication sentences on the I/O ports.

2.3.6.3 Factory Set

It’s to restore the system setting as factory settings.

NOTE: Please remember all settings will be cleared if this function is executed.

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2.3.6.4 Reboot

Click “REBOOT” to reboot the remote alarm unit.

2.4 System Performance Test

Click the “TEST” to initiate the system performance test. The system performance test checks the
power supplies, microphones, image and data recording functions. It will generate a test report where
be restored data from the FPC/FFC/LRU and save to the USB memory in DAU.

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3. DATA RECORDING UNITS

Portable USB disk in the NVR-9000 is mandatory peripheral for proper operation of
the VDR system.
Removal, stealing, unauthorized possession or illegal usage of the disk drive is
strictly forbidden.

3.1 Backup of Recorded Data

When required to back up the last recorded data, the data can be manually saved to the USB flash stick.
The USB flash stick is installed in the Data Acquisition Unit.

Follow below steps to backup the data.

 Press “Backup” button on the Remote Alarm Unit and the backup menu will pop up.
 Select back up source.
LRU: Long-Term Data Recording Unit
FFC: Float-Free Capsule
FPC: Fixed Protective Capsule
 Select the period of the recorded data to be back up.
Period of recorded data: last 1 hour, 2 hours or 12 hours data
 Initiate the backup process. Normally it will take about ten minutes to back up one hour of data.
When backup is completed, the RAU displays “Backup Finish” for several seconds.

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3.2 Long-term Recording Unit (LRU)

Long-term Recording Unit (LRU) is installed inside Data Acquisition Unit (DAU). The LRU is marked
as LRU in NVR9001 DAU.
For NVR-9000 VDR, LRU has memory size of 512GB. Prior to abandon ship, the recorded data can be
manually saved to the USB flash stick or just take away the LRU (SSD) instead. The LRU (SSD) can
be physically removed from the Data Acquisition Unit by following the below procedure.

1) Open the door of the Data Acquisition Unit, LRU at the right top corner of the Data Acquisition
Unit. It is identified with marking “LRU”.
2) Loose the left and right handle bolts.
3) Draw out the LRU (SSD) from the Data Acquisition Unit.

NOTE:
According to IMO regulation, LRU is not required for SVDR. But LRU with 64G/SSD is normally
equipped in DAU of NVR-9000S SVDR.

3.3 Float Free Data Recording Capsule (FFC)

For details, please refer to User’s Manual of NEB-2000C-VDR.

3.4 Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC)

Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC) can be released by below steps:

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Step 1: Find the drawbar in the photo below.

Step2: Pull out the drawbar to release the two belts.

Step 3: Lift the FPC by two handles.

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4. DATA PLAYBACK

NVR-9000 Playback software is supplied together with the equipment. The package which is located
behind the door of the Data Acquisition Unit contains:
- CD containing the playback software
- Introduction of the playback operation
- 3m length of LAN cable

Prior to installation of the playback application, ensure that the computer for playback meets the
minimum requirements. Copy the software to the computer which the playback shall operate on.
Double click on the “NVR-9000 Playback Software” icon to start the application. If the recorded data
has been copied to the computer, the data can be played back directly. If the data is not downloaded,
connect the playback computer to the VDR with the LAN cable to the “DATA” Ethernet port in the
Data Acquisition Unit to download the data.

4.1 Set up the Playback Computer

Computer requirements (minimum):

RAM: minimum 2.00GB
Hard disk: minimum 100G
Processor: Intel Core 2 or higher
OS: Windows 10/7/2000/XP

After connected with the VDR, set up the IP address in network configuration on computer as follows:
IP Address: 172.16.8.175
Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0
Gateway: 172.16.8.1

4.2 Run the Playback Software

After installing the playback software, click on the “VDRPlayer.exe” file in the playback software.

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Playback page will appear in the next window:

Open and Download menu are located on the top right corner of the page.
Download: Download data to the desired directory.
Open: Open the data in the selected directory.
Data folder Format: YYYYMMDD (example: 20150706).
It is recommended that not more than an hour of recorded data be open when opening data file.

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4.3 Download the Data

Click on the DOWNLOAD menu and the following page is displayed.

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1. Set Start date and time of data to be downloaded.

2. Set End date and time of data to be downloaded.
3. Select Data source from:
- Float-Free Capsule (FFC);
- Fixed Protective Capsule (FPC); or
- Long-term Data Recording Unit (LRU).
It is recommended to download from Float-Free Capsule (FFC).
4. Save data in the desired file directory.

Download Procedure:
1. Enter the start and end date and time of the record to be download in the

window.
2. Select the destination file which the data is to be stored
3. Click on Download button to start the download
4. Open the data file after completion of downloading.

4.4 Open the Data File

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When the data had been download or saved in the destination file, playback procedure as follows:
1. Click on OPEN menu;
2. Choose the File to be playback. (File name format: YYYYMMDD), click on OK;

3. Click on to playback the data;

4. Click on or to reverse or forward the playback;

5. Click on bar to move to playback the desired time of record.

6. To playback a certain selected audio communication channel, click on

.
The highlighted channel is the selected channel for playback. Only one audio communication
channel can be playback at a time.

4.5 Playback Operation Menu

Open a data file:

Download a data file:

Help menu:

Data playback period:

Selects Audio Channel:

Main Interface page:

IEC 61162 Serial Data:

Digital Data:

Analog Data:

Displays Radar Image/ECDIS:

Door Info:

AIS:

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4.5.1 Main Interface

Main Interface page displays the following standard information:

 GPS
 Wind
 Depth
 Heading
 Speed
 Rudder
 Steering Order and response
 Engine Order and response
 Thruster
 Roll

For customized display, please contact NSR service department for your requirements.

4.5.2 Serial Data

Serial Data interface page displays status of the serial channel according to the IEC61162 format in
compliance with IMO requirements. Click on the desired channel to display its status during the period
of playback.

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VDR VDR Player

Serial Data

DAU COM1~COM8 S1~S8

DEU1 COM1~COM16 S9~S24

DEU2 COM1~COM16 S25~S40

DEU3 COM1~COM16 S41~S56

DEU4 COM1~COM16 S57~S72

4.5.3 Digital Data

Digital Data records the change of the state, and the meaning of the status with 0 and 1 to
indicate.
Switch "1" represents the input of the closed state (dry contact) and high level (wet

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contacts), at this moment the LED on the board next to the switch interface is bright.
Switch "0" represents the open circuit state (dry contact) and low level (wet contact), at
this time the LED on the board next to the switch interface board is off.

The CH57-CH64 switch can be configured as dry or wet contact contacts are configured, through the
jumper on the circuit board is configured.
"1" and "0" represents the state, the user can customize according to the specific circumstances.

Configuration software:

In the VDR Player:

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4.5.4 Analog Data

Analog Data displays status of the analog signals. Analog Data includes Point Value, Property (Voltage
and current), Value and Unit.

The amount of species simulated by the jumper cap to select input, can choose Current or Voltage.

Configuration software:

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Below the Analog table, there are Channel, Description, Property and so on.
 Channel：Corresponding to the A001-A008 DEU expansion box. (Note: Because of the analog
interface in the expansion enclosure is only 8, so please don't add more than 8 devices.)
 Description：The details of collection information are in the description item.
 Property：Choose current or volt in the property. Voltage ( the default unit is V), current ( the
default unit is mA).
 Unit：Actual unit of equipment. Such as degree ( °).
 Equipment: User connected device.
 Calibration point1, Calibration point1 value, Calibration poin2, Calibration point2 value:
The purpose of analog calibration is to convert the analog quantity of the actual input to the
physical quantity to be displayed.

For example:
A001 analog channel input ±10V (4~20ma) analog, playback displays the rudder blade angle,
-10V (4mA) corresponding to the left 35°, 10V (20mA) corresponding to the right 35°. Unit is " ° ".
Input -10 in calibration point1, input -35 in calibration point1 value.
Input 10 in calibration point2, input 35 in calibration point2 value.
In an ideal situation, the playback interface will be in accordance with the acquisition of the value and
the four points of the linear relationship between the received analog conversion to physical quantity
for playback.

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NOTE：Two sets of data must be filled to be able to correct the real analog conversion, otherwise the
actual values displayed by default to 0.

As shown below, two group A001 respectively (-10, -35), (10, 35).

In VDR playback software shown in Figure:

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4.5.5 Radar/ECDIS Image

Radar/ECDIS is connected through VGA/NET.

 VGA Image
VGA page displays the recorded image captured by VGA (VIU) during the period of playback.
VGA image from 4 different equipments can be selected for playback. Only 1 VGA image is
displayed at a time.
 NET Image
Net Image playback page displays the captured image through network (IEC61162-450) and
information during the period of playback. Net image from 4 different equipments can be selected
for playback. Only 1 Net image is displayed at one time.

4.5.6 Door Status

Door page displays the information of watertight door and fire-proof door.

4.5.7 AIS

AIS messages will be listed on the page. And the relative position paint on the AIS panel. When click
the message or triangle, the AIS message detail will be shown.
In VDR playback software shown in Figure:

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5. INTERFACE

Below data are accepted by NVR-9000:

Data NVR-9000
Date and Time √
Ship’s Position √
Speed √
Heading √
Bridge audio √
Communication audio √
Radar √
AIS √
BNWAS √
Echo sounder √
ECDIS √
Rolling Motion √
Electronic Logbook √
Main Alarms √
Rudder order and response √
Engine and thruster order and response √
Hull openings status √
Watertight and fire door status √
Accelerations and hull stresses √
Wind speed and direction √
Any other equipment providing data in IEC61162 Format √

Serial Data received by NVR-9000/NVR-9000S is in NMEA format as defined in the IEC61162 and
IEC61996 standards.

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Parameter to be Recorded Sentence Format

Date and time ZDA
Ship’s position and datum used GNS, DTM, GLL, GGA, RMC, NSRa
Speed (water and/ or ground) VBW, VLW, VTG
Heading (true) THS, HDT
Heading (magnetic) HDG
Depth (echo sounder) DPT
Alarms ALR, ALA, FIR, WAT, ACMa, HBT, ALCa, ALFa
Rudder order/ response manual HTC, HTD
Rudder order/ response automatic (heading or
ETL, PRC, TRC,TRD, RPM, XDR, ROR, RSA
track control)
Engine order/ response ETL, PRC, TRC, TRD, RPM, XDR, ROR, RSA
Hull openings, watertight doors DOR, GEN, XDR
Accelerations and hull stress HSS, XDR
Wind speed and direction MWV, MWD
AIS VDM, VDO, ALR
VDR alert output ALCa, HBT

a
These sentences are described in IEC 62923.

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6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Fuse Replacement

After opening the DAU door, you will see the fuses behind the door. 3A for Battery and 5A for the AC
power.

If the fuse blown, choose the right fuse to replace. Remove the shelter
on the PCB boards, find the Main Power or the BATT.
Push the head of the black column and spin a bit, the fuse will come out.
Pull out the fuse, and put a new fuse back.
Insert the new fuse into the right place and everything will be normal.

6.2 Consumable Parts

The lifetimes of consumable parts are as below:

Location Part Name Model Expiry

NVR9001/DAU Backup Battery Pack NBT900 4 years on board
NFP-2000C/FPC Beacon DKM502/90 3 years on board
Battery Pack NBT400 5 years on board
NEB-2000C-VDR/FFC Hydrostatic Release Unit NHR-100 2 years on board
Cable Cutter NCC-100 2 years on board

It’s very important to replace with all above parts supplied/made by NSR, when it is expiry. NSR
guarantees the quality of NSR VDR only when original NSR parts are used.

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When VDR was tested and type approved, all parts were integral part of the VDR equipment. If a
counterfeit part is used, this VDR equipment will automatically lose the guarantee of all type approval
certificates unless all tests needed for type approvals have been done again for the unit installed with
counterfeit part. Those tests usually take one year and the cost shall be borne by supplier or buyer of
the counterfeit battery.

If a counterfeit part is used on NSR VDR, NSR will be exempted from the responsibility of warranty
and other service guarantee. The counterfeit part will affect the VDR from operating properly. No CoC
will be issued for APT on VDR installed with counterfeit parts.

Batteries should have two terminals insulated prior to disposal because the remained power
could cause sever harm to human beings. Local regulations should be followed when
batteries are disposed in order to protect your environments.

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7. SPECIFICATIONS

7.1 Specifications

Item Specification
Ethernet IEC61162-450 4 ch
Serial IEC61162-1/2 8 ch
VHF Audio 2 ch
Interface
Microphone 8 ch
Remote Alarm Unit 1 ch
Data Acquisition Unit USB 1 ch
(DAU） Remote Alarm Unit (RAU) 1 ch
DC 24V output Fixed Protective Capsule（FPC） 1 ch
Float-Free Capsule（FFC） 1 ch
Memory Size (VDR only) 512GB
Recording Duration (VDR only) 720 hours
Backup Battery Capacity 2 hours
Memory Size 64 GB
Recording Duration 48 hours
Fixed Protective Capsule（FPC）
Beacon Battery Capacity 90 days
Beacon Battery Life 3 years
Memory Size 64 GB
Recording Duration 48 hours
Float-Free Capsule（FFC）
Battery Capacity 168 hours
Battery Life 5 years
Analog Input 8 ch
Data Extension Unit Digital Input 64 ch
Interface
(DEU) Serial IEC61162-1/2 16 ch
Ethernet 1 ch
Video Interface Unit VGA 1-2 ch
Interface
（VIU） Ethernet 1-2 ch
Remote Alarm Unit (RAU) Serial IEC 61162-1/2, RS422 1 ch

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7.2 Power Supply

Item Specification
Data Acquisition Unit (DAU） AC100V/220V, 0.5～1.5A, 50/60Hz
Data Extension Unit (DEU) DC24V, 0.5A
Video Interface Unit （VIU） DC24V, 0.3A

7.3 Equipment List

Part No Description NVR-9000 VDR NVR-9000S SVDR

NVR9001 Data Acquisition Unit (DAU） 1 unit 1 unit
NVR9002 Data Extension Unit (DEU) 1 unit Optional
NVR9003 Remote Alarm Unit (RAU) 1 unit 1 unit
0～4 channels 0～4 channels
NVR9004 Video Interface Unit（VIU）
(Optional) (Optional)
NVR9005 Indoor Microphone Unit（IMU）
1～8 units 1～8 units
NVR9006 Outdoor Microphone Unit（OMU）
NFP-2000C Fixed Protective Capsule（FPC） 1 unit
1 unit
NEB-2000C-VDR Float-Free Capsule（FFC） 1 unit
NEB205 Junction Box for capsule (JBC) 2 units 1 unit

NOTE:
For SVDR, FPC or FFC can be selected between.

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ANNEX A ALERT LIST

Alert
Ins Alert Title Alert Description Prio Cat Reason
Identifier
3009 2 RAU LOST Check RAU C B DAU lost connect with RAU
3009 3 DAU LOST Check DAU C B RAU lost connect with DAU
3023 4 AC POWER LOST Check AC power and switch C B AC 110V/220V Lost
3023 5 BAT LOST Check battery C B Battery Voltage Lost
3023 6 BAT LOW Check battery C B Battery Voltage Low
3009 7 UTC LOST Check GPS C B UTC Source Lost
3009 8 USB RW FAIL Check USB disk C B USB Disk Read and Write Fail
3009 9 LOG W FAIL Check MCU C B MCU Write Log File Fail
3009 10 CONFIG R FAIL Check MCU C B MCU Write Config File Fail
3009 11 FPC LAN LOST Check FPC LAN cable C B FPC Lan Connection Lost
3009 12 FFC LAN LOST Check FFC LAN cable C B FFC Lan Connection Lost
3009 13 LRU LAN LOST Check LRU LAN cable C B LRU Lan Connection Lost
3009 14 FPC LOST Check FPC C B FPC Lost
FPC LOW
3009 15 Check FPC C B FPC Low Capacity
CAPACITY
3009 16 FFC LOST Check FFC C B FFC Lost
FFC LOW
3009 17 Check FFC C B FFC Low Capacity
CAPACITY
3009 18 LRU LOST Check LRU C B LRU Lost
LRU LOW
3009 19 Check LRU C B LRU Low Capacity
CAPACITY
3009 20 DAU COM LAN Check NVR909 in DAU C B Lost Connect with NVR901
3009 21 DEU1 LOST Check DEU1 and LAN cable C B DEU1 Lan Connection Lost
3009 22 DEU2 LOST Check DEU2 and LAN cable C B DEU2 Lan Connection Lost
3009 23 DEU3 LOST Check DEU3 and LAN cable C B DEU3 Lan Connection Lost
3009 24 DEU4 LOST Check DEU4 and LAN cable C B DEU4 Lan Connection Lost
3009 25 VIU1 LOST Check VIU1 and LAN cable C B VIU1 Lan Connection Lost
3009 26 VIU2 LOST Check VIU2 and LAN cable C B VIU2 Lan Connection Lost
3009 27 VIU3 LOST Check VIU3 and LAN cable C B VIU3 Lan Connection Lost
3009 28 VIU4 LOST Check VIU4 and LAN cable C B VIU4 Lan Connection Lost
3003 29 VIU1 SAMPLE FAIL Check VIU1 and VGA cable C B VIU1 Sample Image Fail
3003 30 VIU2 SAMPLE FAIL Check VIU2 and VGA cable C B VIU2 Sample Image Fail
3003 31 VIU3 SAMPLE FAIL Check VIU3 and VGA cable C B VIU3 Sample Image Fail
3003 32 VIU4 SAMPLE FAIL Check VIU4 and VGA cable C B VIU4 Sample Image Fail
3003 33 DAU COM Check DAU COM C B DAU Com Port Connection Fail
3003 34 DEU1 COM Check DEU1 COM C B DEU1 Com Port Connection Fail
3003 35 DEU2 COM Check DEU2 COM C B DEU2 Com Port Connection Fail

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Alert
Ins Alert Title Alert Description Prio Cat Reason
Identifier
3003 36 DEU3 COM Check DEU3 COM C B DEU3 Com Port Connection Fail
3003 37 DEU4 COM Check DEU4 COM C B DEU4 Com Port Connection Fail
3003 38 MIC FAIL Check MIC C B Microphone Fail
3009 39 ACU LOST Check ACU in DAU C B ACU Connection Lost
3009 40 ASU1 LOST Check ASU1 in DAU C B ASU1 Connection Lost
3009 41 ASU2 LOST Check ASU2 in DAU C B ASU2 Connection Lost
3009 42 ASU3 LOST Check ASU3 in DAU C B ASU3 Connection Lost
3003 43 ECDIS1 LOST Check NET image 1 C B ECDIS1 is disconnected
3003 44 ECDIS2 LOST Check NET image 2 C B ECDIS2 is disconnected
3003 45 ECDIS3 LOST Check NET image 3 C B ECDIS3 is disconnected
3003 46 ECDIS4 LOST Check NET image 4 C B ECDIS4 is disconnected
3003 47 MIC1 LOST Check MIC1 C B MIC1 LOST
3003 48 MIC2 LOST Check MIC2 C B MIC2 LOST
3003 49 MIC3 LOST Check MIC3 C B MIC3 LOST
3003 50 MIC4 LOST Check MIC4 C B MIC4 LOST
3003 51 MIC5 LOST Check MIC5 C B MIC5 LOST
3003 52 MIC6 LOST Check MIC6 C B MIC6 LOST
3003 53 MIC7 LOST Check MIC7 C B MIC7 LOST
3003 54 MIC8 LOST Check MIC8 C B MIC8 LOST
3003 55 DAU COM1 LOST DAU COM01 [Config] LOST C B Device on DAU COM1 LOST
3003 56 DAU COM2 LOST Check device on DAU COM2 C B Device on DAU COM2 LOST
3003 57 DAU COM3 LOST Check device on DAU COM3 C B Device on DAU COM3 LOST
3003 58 DAU COM4 LOST Check device on DAU COM4 C B Device on DAU COM4 LOST
3003 59 DAU COM5 LOST Check device on DAU COM5 C B Device on DAU COM5 LOST
3003 60 DAU COM6 LOST Check device on DAU COM6 C B Device on DAU COM6 LOST
3003 61 DAU COM7 LOST Check device on DAU COM7 C B Device on DAU COM7 LOST
3003 62 DAU COM8 LOST Check device on DAU COM8 C B Device on DAU COM8 LOST
3003 63 DEU1 COM1 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM1 C B Device on DEU1 COM1 LOST
3003 64 DEU1 COM2 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM2 C B Device on DEU1 COM2 LOST
3003 65 DEU1 COM3 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM3 C B Device on DEU1 COM3 LOST
3003 66 DEU1 COM4 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM4 C B Device on DEU1 COM4 LOST
3003 67 DEU1 COM5 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM5 C B Device on DEU1 COM5 LOST
3003 68 DEU1 COM6 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM6 C B Device on DEU1 COM6 LOST
3003 69 DEU1 COM7 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM7 C B Device on DEU1 COM7 LOST
3003 70 DEU1 COM8 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM8 C B Device on DEU1 COM8 LOST
3003 71 DEU1 COM9 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM9 C B Device on DEU1 COM9 LOST
3003 72 DEU1 COM10 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM10 C B Device on DEU1 COM10 LOST
3003 73 DEU1 COM11 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM11 C B Device on DEU1 COM11 LOST
3003 74 DEU1 COM12 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM12 C B Device on DEU1 COM12 LOST
3003 75 DEU1 COM13 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM13 C B Device on DEU1 COM13 LOST

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Alert
Ins Alert Title Alert Description Prio Cat Reason
Identifier
3003 76 DEU1 COM14 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM14 C B Device on DEU1 COM14 LOST
3003 77 DEU1 COM15 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM15 C B Device on DEU1 COM15 LOST
3003 78 DEU1 COM16 LOST Check device on DEU1 COM16 C B Device on DEU1 COM16 LOST
3003 79 DEU2 COM1 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM1 C B Device on DEU2 COM1 LOST
3003 80 DEU2 COM2 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM2 C B Device on DEU2 COM2 LOST
3003 81 DEU2 COM3 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM3 C B Device on DEU2 COM3 LOST
3003 82 DEU2 COM4 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM4 C B Device on DEU2 COM4 LOST
3003 83 DEU2 COM5 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM5 C B Device on DEU2 COM5 LOST
3003 84 DEU2 COM6 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM6 C B Device on DEU2 COM6 LOST
3003 85 DEU2 COM7 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM7 C B Device on DEU2 COM7 LOST
3003 86 DEU2 COM8 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM8 C B Device on DEU2 COM8 LOST
3003 87 DEU2 COM9 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM9 C B Device on DEU2 COM9 LOST
3003 88 DEU2 COM10 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM10 C B Device on DEU2 COM10 LOST
3003 89 DEU2 COM11 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM11 C B Device on DEU2 COM11 LOST
3003 90 DEU2 COM12 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM12 C B Device on DEU2 COM12 LOST
3003 91 DEU2 COM13 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM13 C B Device on DEU2 COM13 LOST
3003 92 DEU2 COM14 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM14 C B Device on DEU2 COM14 LOST
3003 93 DEU2 COM15 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM15 C B Device on DEU2 COM15 LOST
3003 94 DEU2 COM16 LOST Check device on DEU2 COM16 C B Device on DEU2 COM16 LOST
3003 95 DEU3 COM1 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM1 C B Device on DEU3 COM1 LOST
3003 96 DEU3 COM2 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM2 C B Device on DEU3 COM2 LOST
3003 97 DEU3 COM3 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM3 C B Device on DEU3 COM3 LOST
3003 98 DEU3 COM4 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM4 C B Device on DEU3 COM4 LOST
3003 99 DEU3 COM5 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM5 C B Device on DEU3 COM5 LOST
3003 100 DEU3 COM6 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM6 C B Device on DEU3 COM6 LOST
3003 101 DEU3 COM7 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM7 C B Device on DEU3 COM7 LOST
3003 102 DEU3 COM8 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM8 C B Device on DEU3 COM8 LOST
3003 103 DEU3 COM9 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM9 C B Device on DEU3 COM9 LOST
3003 104 DEU3 COM10 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM10 C B Device on DEU3 COM10 LOST
3003 105 DEU3 COM11 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM11 C B Device on DEU3 COM11 LOST
3003 106 DEU3 COM12 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM12 C B Device on DEU3 COM12 LOST
3003 107 DEU3 COM13 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM13 C B Device on DEU3 COM13 LOST
3003 108 DEU3 COM14 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM14 C B Device on DEU3 COM14 LOST
3003 109 DEU3 COM15 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM15 C B Device on DEU3 COM15 LOST
3003 110 DEU3 COM16 LOST Check device on DEU3 COM16 C B Device on DEU3 COM16 LOST
3003 111 DEU4 COM1 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM1 C B Device on DEU4 COM1 LOST
3003 112 DEU4 COM2 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM2 C B Device on DEU4 COM2 LOST
3003 113 DEU4 COM3 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM3 C B Device on DEU4 COM3 LOST
3003 114 DEU4 COM4 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM4 C B Device on DEU4 COM4 LOST
3003 115 DEU4 COM5 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM5 C B Device on DEU4 COM5 LOST

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Alert
Ins Alert Title Alert Description Prio Cat Reason
Identifier
3003 116 DEU4 COM6 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM6 C B Device on DEU4 COM6 LOST
3003 117 DEU4 COM7 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM7 C B Device on DEU4 COM7 LOST
3003 118 DEU4 COM8 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM8 C B Device on DEU4 COM8 LOST
3003 119 DEU4 COM9 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM9 C B Device on DEU4 COM9 LOST
3003 120 DEU4 COM10 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM10 C B Device on DEU4 COM10 LOST
3003 121 DEU4 COM11 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM11 C B Device on DEU4 COM11 LOST
3003 122 DEU4 COM12 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM12 C B Device on DEU4 COM12 LOST
3003 123 DEU4 COM13 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM13 C B Device on DEU4 COM13 LOST
3003 124 DEU4 COM14 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM14 C B Device on DEU4 COM14 LOST
3003 125 DEU4 COM15 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM15 C B Device on DEU4 COM15 LOST
3003 126 DEU4 COM16 LOST Check device on DEU4 COM16 C B Device on DEU4 COM16 LOST

Ins: instance of an alert;

Prio: Alert priority: E - Emergency Alarm
A – Alarm
W – Warning
C – Caution
Cat: Alert category,

NOTE:
All alerts are Caution, not allowed to transfer responsibility.
All alerts are Caution, no escalation properties.

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ANNEX B ICONS

No. Icon Meaning

1 Alert: “Active” Caution.

2 FFC is configured.

3 FPC is configured.

4 LRU is configured.

5 Display mode: DAY.

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406 MHz EPIRB & VDR Float-free Capsule (FFC)

(COSPAS-SARSAT)

NEB-2000C-VDR

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 SAFETY NOTICES

 Use this EPIRB/FFC only during situations of GRAVE and IMMINENT danger.

 Read this manual carefully before installation and use.

 To prevent FALSE ALERT, it is recommended that the user should be aware of and understand
basic use of this EPIRB/FFC. If any false alert occurs, SAR operations will be initiated, which
may result in penalty.

 Before you use this product, you need to register it with the appropriate national authority. You
can visit the web page Beacon Registration Contacts to see where you can register your beacon
(https://www.406registration.com/countriessupported.aspx).

 Lithium batteries are used in this product, which is not allowed to modify, short or burn.

 This Product emits radio signal which is not harmful to human body. However, it is recommended
not to touch the antenna of the EPIRB/FFC when it is activating.

 If the EPIRB/FFC is activated in a situation except an imminent danger, prompt action needs to be
taken to deactivate it and inform Local SAR Service to cancel the false alert.

 Don’t disassemble the equipment. Access to the interior of the EPIRB/FFC should only be by a
NSR certified technician.

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 MODIFY RECORD

No. Modify by Date Paragraph Version Reason

1 Q/A 2015/11/19 01 First edition

2 Q/A 2015/12/22 02 Photos replaced

3 Q/A 2017/03/06 03 Product improvement

4 Q/A 2018/06/19 04 Cover modification

5 Q/A 2018/12/27 05 General modification

6 Q/A 2020/02/20 06 General modification

7 Q/A 2022/04/15 07 General modification

8 Q/A 2022/07/27 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 08 Add RLS function etc.

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1. DESCRIPTION..................................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Product Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Cospas-Sarsat System Overview................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Features And Components .......................................................................................................... 4

1.4 Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 7

2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................. 8

2.1 Mounting ..................................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Placing......................................................................................................................................... 8

2.3 VDR Connection ......................................................................................................................... 9

3. OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1 Activation .................................................................................................................................. 10

3.2 Test Mode ................................................................................................................................. 14

3.3 Deactivation .............................................................................................................................. 14

3.4 Operation of VDR Module........................................................................................................ 14

4. MAINTAINANCE.............................................................................................................................. 15

4.1 Regular Check ........................................................................................................................... 15

4.2 Self Test .................................................................................................................................... 15

4.3 Replace HRU and Cable Cutter ................................................................................................ 17

4.4 Replace Battery Pack ................................................................................................................ 18

4.5 VDR Module ............................................................................................................................. 19

4.6 AIS Transmitter in EPIRB/FFC ................................................................................................ 19

4.7 Return Link Service (RLS) ....................................................................................................... 20

5. WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 21

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1. DESCRIPTION

1.1 Product Overview

NEB-2000C-VDR (406MHz Satellite EPIRB & VDR Float-free Capsule) is used to transmit distress
signals. This is designed to comply with IMO SOLAS requirements (GMDSS) and Cospas-Sarsat
technical standard (T.001). This is a powerful self-contained distress transmitter.

NEB-2000C-VDR with a built-in GNSS receiver transmits distress signal including a position with
accuracy of less than 10 meters. In distress, the signal is transferred to Rescue Coordination Center
(RCC) without delay through Local User Terminal (LUT) so that Search and Rescue can be initiated
immediately.

When vessel sinks, Hydrostatic Release Unit (NHR-100) releases the container cover automatically to
eject the EPIRB to float to the surface of water. The EPIRB/FFC can also be manually operated while
on board or in a life raft. The EPIRB/FFC transmits on 406MHz frequency with AIS signal on VHF and
homing signal on 121.5MHz.

NEB-2000C-VDR is a VDR float-free capsule with a Satellite EPIRB by adding VDR memory PCBs
inside. When vessel sinks, Hydrostatic Release Unit (NHR-100) releases the container cover
automatically to cut the data cable and eject the EPIRB/FFC to float to the surface of water.

NEB-2000C-VDR meets the following regulations and standards for VDR and 406MHz EPIRB used in
search and rescue operations at sea:
 IEC 61996-1 (2021)
 IEC 61097-2 ed.4.0 (2021)
 IEC 60945 ed.4.0 (2002)
 C/S T.001 and C/S T007
 IMO MSC.471 (101)
 IMO MSC.493 (104)
 IMO MSC.494 (104)

1.2 Cospas-Sarsat System Overview

The basic Cospas-Sarsat concept is illustrated
in the adjacent figure. The System is composed
of:

 distress radiobeacons (ELTs for aviation

use, EPIRBs for maritime use, and PLBs
for personal use) which transmit signals
during distress situations;

 instruments on board satellites in

geostationary and low-altitude Earth orbits which detect the signals transmitted by distress
radiobeacons;

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 ground receiving stations, referred to as Local Users Terminals (LUTs), which receive and process
the satellite downlink signal to generate distress alerts; and

 Mission Control Centers (MCCs) which receive alerts produced by LUTs and forward them to
Rescue Coordination Centers (RCCs), Search and Rescue Points Of Contacts (SPOCs) or other
MCCs.
The Cospas-Sarsat System includes two types of satellites:

 satellites in low-altitude Earth orbit (LEO) which form the LEOSAR System

 satellites in geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) which form the GEOSAR System
The future Cospas-Sarsat System will include a new type of satellite in the medium-altitude Earth orbit
(MEO) which will form the MEOSAR System.
Additional information on the three satellite systems is provided below.

LEOSAR
Cospas-Sarsat has demonstrated that the detection and location of 406 MHz distress beacon signals can
be greatly facilitated by global monitoring based on low-altitude spacecraft in near-polar orbits.
Complete, yet non continuous coverage of the Earth is achieved using simple emergency beacons
operating on 406 MHz to signal a distress. The coverage is not continuous because polar orbiting
satellites can only view a portion of the Earth at any given time (see figure at left). Consequently the
System cannot produce distress alerts until the satellite is in a position where it can "see" the distress
beacon. However, since the satellite onboard 406 MHz processor includes a memory module, the
satellite is able to store distress beacon information and rebroadcast it when the satellite comes within
view of a LUT, thereby providing global coverage.

As described above, a single satellite, circling the Earth around the poles, eventually views the entire
Earth surface. The "orbital plane", or path of the satellite, remains fixed, while the Earth rotates
underneath it. At most, it takes only one half rotation of the Earth (i.e. 12 hours) for any location to pass
under the orbital plane. With a second satellite, having an orbital plane at right angles to the first, only
one quarter of a rotation is required, or 6 hours maximum. Similarly, as more satellites orbit the Earth in
different planes, the waiting time is further reduced. The Cospas-Sarsat System design constellation is
four satellites which provide a typical waiting time of less than one hour at mid-latitudes.

The LEOSAR system calculates the location of distress events using Doppler processing techniques.
Doppler processing is based upon the principle that the frequency of the distress beacon, as "heard" by
the satellite instrument, is affected by the relative velocity of the satellite with respect to the beacon. By
monitoring the change of the beacon frequency of the received beacon signal and knowing the exact
position of the satellite, the LUT is able to calculate the location of the beacon.

GEOSAR
The GEOSAR system consists of 406 MHz repeaters carried on board various geostationary satellites,
and the associated ground facilities called GEOLUTs which process the satellite signal.

As a GEOSAR satellite remains fixed relative to the Earth, there is no Doppler effect on the received
frequency and Doppler radio location positioning techniques cannot be used to locate distress beacons.
To provide rescuers with beacon position information, such information must be either:

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 acquired by the beacon through an internal or an external navigation receiver and encoded in the
beacon message, or

 derived, with possible delays, from the LEOSAR System.

MEOSAR
Cospas-Sarsat is in the process of upgrading its satellite system by placing search-and-rescue receivers
(i.e., repeaters or transponders) on new GPS satellites operated by the United States, navigation
satellites of Russia (GLONASS) that began deployment last year, and European GALILEO navigation
satellites that began launching 12 October 2012. Once qualified as operational, this system
augmentation will dramatically improve both the speed and location-accuracy for detecting beacons.

Those satellites orbit the Earth at an altitude between 19,000 and 24,000 km, a range considered as
medium-altitude Earth orbit. Hence this component of Cospas-Sarsat is known as the Medium-altitude
Earth Orbit Search and Rescue system or MEOSAR. It will complement the existing LEOSAR and
GEOSAR systems.

The current LEOSAR and GEOSAR systems contribute respective advantages to the detection and
location of distress beacons that have been activated. The GEOSAR system constantly covers the
entire Earth except for the high-latitude (e.g., polar) regions. While the GEOSAR system can receive
beacons distress messages across most of the globe, it cannot locate the beacon unless the location is
encoded in the beacon’s message from a local navigation receiver. The LEOSAR system can locate a
beacon without the aid of a GPS or other navigation signal to the beacon, but the LEOSAR satellites
have a view of only a small part of the Earth at any given time, so there may be a delay in receiving the
distress signal over LEOSAR.

Once fully operational, the MEOSAR system will offer the advantages of both LEOSAR and GEOSAR
systems without their current limitations by providing transmission of the distress message, and
independent location of the beacon, with a near real-time worldwide coverage.

The MEOSAR system also will facilitate other planned enhancements for Cospas-Sarsat beacons, such
as a return link transmission that will allow the beacon to provide to the user a confirmation that the
distress message has been received.

The large number of MEOSAR satellites that will be in orbit when the system is fully operational will
allow each distress message to be relayed at the same time by several satellites to several ground
antennas, improving the likelihood of detection and the accuracy of the location determination.

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1.3 Features and Components

FEATURES

 64GB memory capacity to record at least 48 hours onboard data

 Built in GNSS receiver.
 406MHz transmission together with 121MHz.homing & AIS transmitter.
 Highly efficient battery.
 Professional design, engineered, tested and built for years of abusive marine use.
 Self-protective device used to avoid possible false alerts.
 Self-test function applicable.
 Easily coding/reading user data with infrared communication.
 RLS function available.
 GMDSS compliant.
 Global distress alerting.
 Fully enclosed housing.
 VDR floating capsule.

COMPONENTS

Basically NEB-2000C-VDR is composed of container (with cable cutter) and EPIRB/FFC (with
memory board). The main components are described as below:

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VDR Outdoor cable

Antenna
VDR Data cable
Hydrostatic Release Unit
(HRU)
Ejector

Switch Data Cable Cutter

Night-vision Infrared LEDs Strobe LEDs

Deactivation Magnet

Lanyard for Hand-free

Carry
Water Sensor

Battery Pack Buoyant Lanyard

.
a) Antenna: The antenna is a flexible stick that is used to transmit signal. When operating, it must be
stick-up vertically.
b) Ejector: The ejector is to push the EPIRB/FFC out of the container when NEB-2000C-VDR is
released at about 4m under water.
c) Strobe LEDs: There are four strong strobe LEDs. When the EPIRB/FFC is activated, the bright LEDs
will flash every 3 seconds which is visible through the clear lens dome.
d) Night-vision Infrared LEDs: There are four night-vision infrared LEDs (night-vision infrared
emitting diodes). When activated, the EPIRB/FFC can be detected by all types of night vision
devices for the operating lifetime of the EPIRB/FFC.
e) Switch: The slide switch is hided under the yellow cover. When off, the switch is left in the middle
position as READY. Press TEST button to test the EPIRB/FFC. Slide to ON position to manually
activate the EPIRB/FFC.
f) Water Sensor: Two bare copper contacts form into the water sensor. In water, the contracts will
be conducted to automatically activate the EPIRB/FFC.

NOTE:
The WATER SENSOR only operates when the EPIRB/FFC has escaped from the container. In the
container, the EPIRB/FFC will never be activated even in water, as the deactivation magnet in the
ejector will prevent the EPIRB/FFC from being activated.

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g) Buoyant Lanyard: The 7-meter durable lanyard is used to tie the EPIRB/FFC when in raft or in
sea. It can be used as a tether (to a life raft, lifeboat or person in the water but not to the ship).

h) Lanyard for hand-free carry: This lanyard is used as hand-free carriage. (e.g. for transfer to a
survival craft). It may be used to hang the EPIRB/FFC on the neck or around the shoulders, for
example.

i) Hydrostatic Release Unit (NHR-100): NHR-100 is used to close the bottom part and upper part
(cover) of the container.

- When the EPIRB/FFC is immersed about 4 meters under water, the NHR-100 pole will be
automatically pulled out. Then the upper cover of the container is open and the EPIRB/FFC will be
ejected to float to the surface of water.

j) Battery Pack: The battery pack is included in the bottom case of the EPIRB/FFC.

k) Deactivation Magnet: The magnet in the ejector will prevent the EPIRB/FFC from being
activated, no matter whether the EPIRB/FFC is in water or not.

l) VDR Data cable: The VDR data cable connects the EPIRB/FFC to Outdoor cable.

m) VDR Outdoor Cable: The VDR Outdoor cable from the capsule to junction box.

n) Data Cable Cutter (NCC-100): The data cable cutter will cut the VDR data cable when
hydrostatic release unit releases.

Summary of EPIRB/FFC Control Functions

Control position EPIRB/FFC condition EPIRB/FFC-mount or Transmitter status

release mechanism status
ON READY WET* DRY OUT IN ON OFF
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
√ √ √ √
* Floating or immersed in water.

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1.4 Specifications
Model NEB-2000C-VDR
Material ABS Plastic
EPIRB/FFC Color High visibility orange
IP Grade IP67
Buoyant Yes
General Automatic hydrostatic release
Deployment
Manual switch control

Hydrostatic Release Unit

Accessories Buoyant lanyard
Lanyard for hand-free carry
Controls Manual activation / Self-Test switches
EPIRB 1.5 kg
Weight
Container 1.6 kg
EPIRB 116 (W)×692 (H)×116 (D) mm
Size
Container 220 (W)×415 (H)×144 (D) mm
Operating Frequency 406.031MHz
406MHz Transmitter
Power Output 5W
Operating Frequency AIS1(161.975MHz) /AIS2(162.025MHz)
AIS Transmitter
Power Output 1W
Operating Frequency 121.5MHz
121.5MHz Homer
Power Output 50mW
Type u-Blox
GNSS Receiver
System Supported GPS, BDS, Glonass, Galileo
Part No. NBT400
Type Lithium battery
Battery Total Voltage Rating 14.4 V
Battery life Up to 6 years* (including 5 years on board)
Operating Life More than 168hrs ( -20℃)
Flash Disk 64 GB
VDR Module Power Supply DC 24V
Interface Ethernet 10BaseT (10Mbit)
Type LED
Strobe light Color White
Flash Rate 20/min
Operating Temperature -20℃ to +55℃
Environment Storage Temperature -30℃ to +70℃
Automatic Release Depth about 4 meters max (13 feet)

*Exact date is marked on the battery expiry label.

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2. INSTALLATION

Before installing the EPIRB/FFC, find a suitable mounting position on the vessel. It should be mounted
upright against a vertical bulkhead. It is critical that you choose a position where the released
EPIRB/FFC will not get trapped by overhangs, even in case that the vessel sinks.

Mount the EPIRB/FFC by the below rules:

- Consider easy access in an emergency.
- Mount on the outside of the vessel’s structure.
- Mount close to the vessel’s navigation position.

Avoid the below position when the EPIRB/FFC mounted:

- Position with insufficient space for ejection and maintenance.
- Position within 1 meter of any compass equipment.
- Position within 2 meters of any Radar antenna.
- Direct impact from waves.
- Exhaust fumes, chemical and oil sources.

2.1 Mounting
The container is recommended to be installed horizontally.
Use four screws supplied to fix the container on ship.
Two brackets with four holes are with the container.

Horizontal installation

2.2 Placing
Follow below steps to place the EPIRB/FFC into the container.
Step 1. Install the data cable.

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Step 2. Bend the antenna along the pole of NHR-100.

Step 3. Sit the EPIRB/FFC into the container.
Step 4. “THIS SIDE UP” should be upside.
Step 5. Press down the upper cover.
Step 6. Fix the lock pin into the hole of NHR-100 pole.

CAUTION:
When the EPIRB/FFC is placed into the container, make sure right direction.
The face printed with THIS SIDE UP should be upside, while the EPIRB/FFC stays in the
container. Otherwise, a false alert may easily occur.

2.3 VDR Connection

The FFC connects to VDR with junction box.

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3. OPERATION

3.1 Activation

The EPIRB/FFC can be activated in two ways: automatic activation and manual activation. When
activated, the EPIRB/FFC will behave in below steps.

Step 1. All LED flickers once one by one.

Step 2. Strobe light flickers every 3 seconds.
Step 3. GNSS LED flickers while acquiring GNSS data.
Step 4. RLS LED flashes every 1 second after the first transmission on 406MHz. After
acknowledgement is received, LED turns to ON. (Note: only when the RLS protocol is
programmed)
Step 5. TX LED flashes long once while transmitting on 406MHz.
Step 6. TX LED flashes short once while transmitting on 121.5MHz.
Step 7. TX LED flashes short twice while transmitting on AIS1 or AIS2.

NOTE:
Once the EPIRB/FFC is activated, strobe light will be flashing immediately by every 3 seconds,
however it won’t transmit a distress alert in approximately 2 minutes. This gives you time to turn it off
immediately in case of being activated by mistake.

When the EPIRB/FFC is activated, the below guidance is helpful.

 The EPIRB/FFC should be kept upright. If possible, it would be better to be held.

 The EPIRB/FFC should be placed in the open place to sky.

 There should be no overhangs above the EPIRB/FFC.

 Do not place the EPIRB/FFC close to any large structures.

 Do not lay down the EPIRB/FFC.

 In a life raft, hold the EPIRB/FFC up as high as possible.

 Let the EPIRB/FFC to float in the sea when necessary.

 Do not touch the antenna with hand.

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Summary of LED status in Activation

LED LED LED LED LED
EPIRB/FFC State Strobe Light
LOW BATT TX GNSS STATUS RLS
Normal OFF TX: Flash -- -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
GNSS receiving OFF OFF Flash -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
GNSS fixed OFF OFF ON -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
GNSS standby OFF OFF OFF -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
Position valid OFF OFF -- ON -- Flash every 3 seconds
Position invalid OFF OFF -- OFF -- Flash every 3 seconds
406MHz TX soon OFF OFF -- Flash 11 times -- Flash every 3 seconds
406MHz TX OFF Long Flash Once -- -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
AIS TX one message OFF Short Flash Twice -- -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
121.5MHz TX OFF Short Flash Once -- -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
TX failed OFF ON -- -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
Insufficient Battery Energy ON OFF -- -- -- Flash every 3 seconds
RLS enable/Waiting RLS OFF OFF -- -- Flash Flash every 3 seconds
RLS acknowledged OFF OFF -- -- ON Flash every 3 seconds
RLS disable OFF OFF -- -- OFF Flash every 3 seconds

NOTE:
The status “--” for LED of GNSS, STATUS or RLS can be “Flash”, “ON” or “OFF” based on
EPIRB/FFC state relative to the LED.

AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION

NEB-2000C-VDR is designed with float-free activation. It contains a spring-loaded ejector which

automatically pushes the container cover off and releases the EPIRB/FFC, if a vessel sinks. This
automatic ejection is controlled by Hydrostatic Release Unit (NHR-100). The plastic pole is pulled out
before the container reaches about 4 meters depth. After the container cover is open, the EPIRB/FFC is
ejected to float on the surface of water and is switched on automatically by water sensor.

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1) When the vessel sinks, the container is filled with seawater. The NHR-100 will operate when the
container sinks under about 4 meters depth from the surface of water. The plastic pole of NHR-100
is pulled out while the internal coil spring is pressed by water pressure.
2) The cable cutter is activated to cut the data cable.
3) The ejector pushes the EPIRB/FFC out from the container.
4) As the EPIRB/FFC floats away from the magnet, its sea sensor activates automatically.
5) Floating on the surface of water, the EPIRB/FFC transmits distress signals.

EPIRB activates

When it is sunk, Container lid is ejected

NHR cuts its pole.

MANUAL ACTIVATION

If there is enough time when in distress, the EPIRB/FFC can be taken out from the container and
brought to life raft. In such case, the EPIRB/FFC can be manually activated.

Take the below steps to remove the EPIRB from the container:

 Pull out the lock pin and open the cover of container.

 There are two ways to remove the cable:

1. Unplug the connector of data cable.

2. Cut the cable by tool.

 Take the EPIRB/FFC out of the container.

Then take the below steps to manually activate the EPIRB/FFC:

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Switch Cover
Protector

1) Open the switch cover. The protector tab will be broken.

2) Slide the switch fully to left side at ON position.
3) The EPIRB/FFC is activated and transmits distress signals.
4) Hold or put the EPIRB/FFC on the surface as upright as possible, and it must have a clear view of
the sky for proper operation.

NOTE:
1. Do not break the protector tab or open the switch cover unless in distress;
2. If the EPIRB/FFC stays near a metal wall or is held by the antenna with hand, the transmission will
be affected.

① In the container. ② Take out of the container.

④ Activated and Keep Upright. ③ Open Cover and Slide to ON.

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3.2 Test Mode

1) Take the EPIRB/FFC out of the container.

2) Through the hole on the switch cover, use a screw driver or a pen to press the TEST button for 3
seconds and release the button.
3) The test operation begins and will last for about 30 seconds.

4) STATUS LED indicates the result of self-test.

5) When Self-Test ends, the EPIRB/FFC will be powered off automatically.

This action is of Self-Test by both user and inspector. See the Section 4.1 Self Test & Inspection for
more details.

NOTE:
During test, do not break the protector tab and do not open the switch cover.

3.3 Deactivation
If the EPIRB/FFC has been activated for a cumulative period more than 2 hours, the battery pack needs
to be replaced. Make sure that the EPIRB/FFC can continuously operate for at least 168 hours in
emergency. See Section 4.3 for battery replacement instructions.
If the EPIRB/FFC has been activated by mistake or the emergency ends, the EPIRB/FFC must be
switched off by sliding the switch back to READY position.
If the EPIRB/FFC has been automatically activated in water, deactivate the EPIRB/FFC by taking it out
of water and dry for about 10 seconds.

3.4 Operation of VDR Module

The software operating system of the VDR module is Linux. The system includes SAMBA, which
enables other software platforms to access Linux file system, and an FTP (File Transfer Platform)
server.
For more details, please see the VDR technical manual.

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4. MAINTAINANCE

4.1 Regular Check

As an important part of GMDSS, EPIRB should be checked regularly. NEB-2000C-VDR has a built-in
test capability which can check the situation of the battery, strobe light, and both 406MHz and
AIS/121.5MHz distress transmitters.
Checklists are provided at the back of this book, and you should check the EPIRB/FFC regularly using
the forms.
Below list the check intervals.

Every 2 months Conducting Self-Test

Every year Annual inspection by authorized radio companies
Every 2 years HRU & Cable Cutter replacement
Every 5 years Shore-based maintenance by authorized radio companies
Every 5 years Battery pack replacement

If the EPIRB/FFC needs taking to bridge or office for test or service, for example, during SBM, you
may remove the EPIRB from the container. In this case, you have to disconnect the data cable first as
shown below:

4.2 Self Test

It is recommended that the Self-Test should be taken every two months.
To perform Self-Test, through the hole on the switch cover, use a tool to press and hold the TEST
button for 3s, and then release the button. During Self-Test, the transmitting messages won’t be
regarded as distress alert even received by satellite.

Check the LED status as below:

Step 1. All LED flickers once one by one.
Step 2. Strobe light fast flickers twice to indicate the self test mode.
Step 3. Strobe light flickers every 3 seconds during self-test.

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Step 4. If the RLS protocol is programmed, RLS LED flashes every second, otherwise RLS LED
keeps OFF.
Step 5. Sending a 121.5 MHz test homing signal to check the power and Frequency.
- TX LED flashes short once.
Step 6. Sending two AIS test messages to check the power and frequency.
- TX LED flashes short twice on each message..
Step 7. Sending a 406MHz test message to check the power and frequency.
- TX LED flashes long once.
Step 8. The self-test ends.

SELF-TEST lasts for 32 seconds. The last 5 seconds is to indicate the test result.
- If passed, STATUS LED keeps ON.
- If failed, TX LED keeps ON.
- If PIE, LOW BAT LED keeps ON.

After 32 seconds, SELF-TEST ends and the EPIRB/FFC is powered off automatically.

Summary of LED status in Self-test

EPIRB/FFC STATE LOW BATT TX GNSS STATUS RLS* Strobe Light

Self-Test OK OFF OFF OFF ON Flash Flash every 3s

Normal OFF Flash OFF OFF Flash Flash every 3s

Self-Test failed OFF ON OFF OFF OFF Flash every 3s

Insufficient Battery Energy ON OFF OFF OFF OFF Flash every 3s

*: Only when the RLS protocol is programmed.

If any failure is found in Self-Test, it MUST be serviced by a qualified technician.

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NOTE:
1. GNSS receiver inside of the EPIRB/FFC is powered off when doing Self-Test. So GNSS LED status
does not mean GNSS position locked or not at Self-Test.
2. During the test, do not break the protection tab and do not open the switch cover.
3. PIE: Potentially Insufficient Battery Energy, when total the self-test times exceed 60.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

a. The water sensor switch has two contacts exposed in air. The unexpected seawater or rainstorm at
sea may make two contacts conducting. Even though, the magnetic bar on the ejector will keep the
EPIRB/FFC from being activated. So, it’s very important to place the EPIRB/FFC in the container
in proper direction and keep the container closed always, except for regular test or maintenance.

b. If false alert is activated, please carry out the following procedures to cancel:
- Inform the nearest rescue organizations, as soon as possible, to stop all rescue service, if any.
- Open the switch cover and slide the switch to READY position to turn off the EPIRB/FFC.
- In case the EPIRB/FFC can’t be turned off, remove or bend the antenna and put the
EPIRB/FFC into a sealed metal case for more than 7 days until the battery is exhausted.
Consult the local agent for service.

4.3 Replace HRU and Cable Cutter

The lifetime of consumable parts can be seen in below table:

PART NAME PART NO INTERVAL

Battery Pack NBT400 5 years on board
Hydrostatic Release Unit NHR-100 2 years on board
Cable Cutter NCC-100 2 years on board

NHR-100 hydrostatic release unit and NCC-100 cable cutter should be replaced every 2 years.
It’s strongly recommended the whole container bottom part be replaced together with NHR-100
and NCC-100. This combination is called FFC replacement kit.

FFC Replacement Kit

An expiry NHR-100 may result in failure in operation and the EPIRB/FFC may be mis-released and
expiry NCC-100 may result in failure in cutting the cable properly. The expiry date is marked on the
ejector so as to be checked regularly.

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Please contact NSR authorized agent to carry out the replacement.

For example, the above sticker shows the expiry date of April 2024.

4.4 Replace Battery Pack

The expiry date is marked on the EPIRB/FFC, and it should be checked regularly.

The battery pack NBT400 should be replaced when one of below cases happens:
- The EPIRB/FFC has been used in an emergency situation.
- A false activation exceeds 2 hours of use.
- The expiry date has been reached.

For example, the above sticker shows the expiry date of April 2025.

It’s very important to replace with NBT400 battery pack originally supplied/made by NSR, when it is
expiry. NSR guarantees the quality of NEB-2000C-VDR only when original NSR battery pack
(NSR NBT400) is used.

When NEB-2000C-VDR was tested and type approved, NSR NBT400 was an integral part of the
EPIRB/FFC. If a counterfeit battery pack is used, this EPIRB/FFC will automatically lose the guarantee
of all type approval certificates unless all tests needed for type approvals have been done again for the
unit installed with counterfeit battery pack. Those tests usually take one year and the cost shall be borne
by supplier or buyer of the counterfeit battery.

If a counterfeit battery pack is used on NEB-2000C-VDR, NSR will be exempted from the
responsibility of warranty and other service guarantee. The counterfeit battery pack will affect the
EPIRB/FFC from operating properly when the EPIRB/FFC is activated in emergency.

NOTE：

Lithium batteries should have two terminals insulated prior to disposal because the remained power
could cause severe harm to human beings. Local regulations should be followed when batteries are
disposed in order to protect your environments.

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4.5 VDR Module

In accordance with SOLAS Chapter V Regulation 18.8, the VDR shall be subject to an annual
performance check. A ship is required under International rules to carry a functioning VDR. The person
carrying out the annual checks should be approved by the ship’s Flag Administration and has been
authorized by NSR.

4.6 AIS Transmitter in EPIRB/FFC

AIS transmitter can provide accurate position with built-in GNSS receiver, which can facilitate the
rescue work greatly. It transmits on dual AIS channels, AIS 1 (CH2087) and AIS 2 (CH2088).

The maximum communication range depends on both heights of transmitting antenna and receiving
antenna.

A=2.5(√H+√h) （nm）

H and h refer to the heights in meter of antennas above sea.

AIS transmitting can cover at least 5nm on the condition that transmitting antenna at life raft is 1m high
and the receiving antenna 16m high on rescue vessel, both above sea level.

Unique identifier (User ID) is used in EPIRB/FFC to ensure the integrity of the VHF data link. The ID
is programmed during production and marked on the case. The ID can not be changed after
programmed unless done by manufacturer.

The ID for an EPIRB/FFC is 974xxyyyy, where xx=manufacturer ID, as 26/28 for NSR; yyyy =s/n set
by manufacturer. For example, 974280008, which is produced by NSR.

When a position report is received with such a MMSI, together with safety message “EPIRB ACTIVE”,
it should be transmitted from an EPIRB/FFC.

During self-test, AIS message transmitted by EPIRB/FFC can be received by shipborne AIS and
displayed on its MKD.

- Check the target list on MKD. There should be a target with the same MMSI as the USER
ID of the AIS EPIRB/FFC.

- A safety-related message “EPIRB TEST” should be received from the same MMSI as the
USER ID of the EPIRB/FFC.

NOTE：

If above messages are not displayed on AIS MKD, please check the setting of the AIS MKD. Usually
test messages are muted on AIS MKD, but can be set in menu by following manufacturer’s instructions.

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4.7 Return Link Service (RLS)

RLS SYSTEM

The EPIRB/FFC, when activated, transmits the RLS status together with the distress signal on 406MHz.
When the earth station receives this message, an acknowledgment can be returned to the EPIRB/FFC
through the Galileo system (only operational system for time being). Then the EPIRB/FFC receives this
acknowledgment by its GNSS module. In this way, the user can be notified that a distress signal has
been received and located.

To enable RLS function, the EPIRB/FFC needs configuring with the Cospas-Sarsat RLS protocol. You
can check your 15-digital HEX code on this webpage http://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/pro and look for
the link "Beacon Message Decoder Program" to check if your EPIRB/FFC has been programmed with
RLS protocol.

RLS function is designed to send an acknowledgment to the user within 30 minutes of EPIRB/FFC
activation (actual acknowledgement times are typically much quicker). The transmission of a distress
alert to SAR authorities is independent of (and may have occurred before) the RLS acknowledgment
indication on the EPIRB/FFC. The specification is described in the Galileo SAR Service Definition
Document:
https://www.gsc-europa.eu/sites/default/files/sites/all/files/Galileo-SAR-SDD.pdf

RLS function is an option and may not be allowed in all countries. You can visit the webpage
"Countries Allowing RLS Beacons" for the latest information about countries/regions supporting RLS:
https://cospas-sarsat.int/en/beacon-ownership/rls-enabled-beacon-purchase

RLS FUNCTION

RLS function is an indication to the user that confirms the distress signal has been received and is being
transferred to the responsible Search and Rescue authority (SAR). It does not mean that a rescue has
been organized/launched. It just means that the distress signal has been received and transferred to the
appropriate SAR.

NEB-2000C-VDR is able to use the RLS function which is available in the Galileo satellite navigation
system.

To enable RLS function, NEB-2000C-VDR needs programming with RLS protocol by its coding
software.

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5. WARRANTY

All goods manufactured by NSR are warranted to be free from defect in workmanship and material for
the period of 18 months from the date of delivery (unless stated otherwise and confirmed in writings),
or 12 months from the date of installation, whichever comes first.

PROVIDED:

(a) NSR is given full particulars in writing of any claim prior to the expiration of such a period and
within fourteen days of the discovery of the alleged defect.

(b) The goods have stored, installed, maintained and used properly having regard in particular to this
manual.

(c) Liability shall be limited at NSR to replacement or repair or to a sum not exceeding the net invoice
value of the defective goods.

(d) Upon request the alleged faulty goods are returned to NSR at the Buyer’s expense.

(e) Unless expressly stipulated in the acceptance of the order NSR gives no warranty or guarantee of
the fitness or suitability of the goods for any purpose whether disclosed or otherwise.

(f) All other warranties or conditions expressed or implied are hereby excluded and NSR shall in no
circumstances be liable for consequential damages.

For details, please refer to NSR’s official warranty policy.

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PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION LOG

 Battery pack:

Batch date: ...........................................................................................................

Replacement date: ...............................................................................................
 Hydrostatic Release Unit and Cable Cutter:

Batch date: ...........................................................................................................

Replacement date: ...............................................................................................
 Housing inspection:..............................................................................................

 Watertight verification: .......................................................................................

 121.5MHz transmission: .....................................................................................

 406MHz transmission: ........................................................................................

 AIS transmission: ................................................................................................

 Frequency: ...........................................................................................................

 General operation: ...............................................................................................

 Next Inspection due on: .......................................................................................

 Remark: ...............................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................
 Inspection service: ..............................................................................................

Date: .....................................................
Signature and Stamp:

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PERIODIC INSPECTION LOG

 Battery pack:

Batch date: ..........................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Hydrostatic Release Unit and Cable Cutter:

Batch date: …......................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Housing inspection: ............................................................................................

 Watertight verification: ......................................................................................

 121.5MHz transmission: ....................................................................................

 406MHz transmission: .......................................................................................

 AIS transmission: ..............................................................................................

 Frequency adjustment: .......................................................................................

 General operation: ..............................................................................................

 Next inspection due on: ......................................................................................

 Remark: ..............................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................
 Inspection service: ..............................................................................................

Date: .....................................................
Signature and Stamp:

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PERIODIC INSPECTION LOG

 Battery pack:

Batch date: ..........................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Hydrostatic Release Unit and Cable Cutter:

Batch date: …......................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Housing inspection: ............................................................................................

 Watertight verification: ......................................................................................

 121.5MHz transmission: ....................................................................................

 406MHz transmission: .......................................................................................

 AIS transmission: ...............................................................................................

 Frequency adjustment: .......................................................................................

 General operation: .............................................................................................

 Next inspection due on: .....................................................................................

 Remark: .............................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................
 Inspection service: .............................................................................................

Date: .....................................................
Signature and Stamp:

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PERIODIC INSPECTION LOG

 Battery pack:

Batch date: ..........................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Hydrostatic Release Unit and Cable Cutter:

Batch date: ….....................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Housing inspection: ...........................................................................................

 Watertight verification: .....................................................................................

 121.5MHz transmission: ...................................................................................

 406MHz transmission: ......................................................................................

 AIS transmission: ..............................................................................................

 Frequency adjustment: ......................................................................................

 General operation: .............................................................................................

 Next inspection due on: .....................................................................................

 Remark: .............................................................................................................

............................................................................................................................
 Inspection service: .............................................................................................

Date: .....................................................
Signature and Stamp:

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PERIODIC INSPECTION LOG

 Battery pack:

Batch date: ..........................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Hydrostatic Release Unit and Cable Cutter:

Batch date: ….....................................................................................................

Replacement date: ..............................................................................................
 Housing inspection: ...........................................................................................

 Watertight verification: ......................................................................................

 121.5MHz transmission: ....................................................................................

 406MHz transmission: .......................................................................................

 AIS transmission: ...............................................................................................

 Frequency adjustment: .......................................................................................

 General operation: ..............................................................................................

 Next inspection due on: ......................................................................................

 Remark: ..............................................................................................................

..............................................................................................................................
 Inspection service: ..............................................................................................

Date: .....................................................

Signature and Stamp:

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EPIRB/FFC LOCATION LOG

 Vessel Name: ........................................................................................................

 ID No.: ..................................................................................................................

 Port of Registry: ...................................................................................................

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Installation Date: ..................................................................................................

 Registration Date: ................................................................................................

Inspection Stamp:

Date, Signature:

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EPIRB/FFC LOCATION LOG

 Vessel Name: ........................................................................................................

 ID No.: ..................................................................................................................

 Port of Registry: ...................................................................................................

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Installation Date: ..................................................................................................

 Registration Date: ................................................................................................

Inspection Stamp:

Date, Signature:

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EPIRB/FFC LOCATION LOG

 Vessel Name: ........................................................................................................

 ID No.: ..................................................................................................................

 Port of Registry: ...................................................................................................

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Installation Date: ..................................................................................................

 Registration Date: ................................................................................................

Inspection Stamp:

Date, Signature:

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