1 General
1.1
Introduction
Congratulations
on your purchase of the Maretron Vessel Data Recorder (VDR100). Maretron has
designed and built your vessel data recorder to the highest standards for years
of reliable, dependable, and accurate service.
The Vessel Data Recorder (VDR100) records all NMEA 2000®
network activity onto a user-supplied USB flash drive. The VDR100 can be
accessed over a Ethernet LAN using Maretron’s N2KExtractor®
program, which lets you view graphs of the collected data, maps of the course
traveled during data collection, and lets you export selected parameters into
comma delimited (.CSV) files for detailed statistical analysis with Microsoft
Excel or other programs which accept the comma-delimited format. Alternatively,
the USB flash drive can be removed and inserted into a Windows PC running
Maretron’s N2KExtractor®
program, where the same analysis can be performed.
The VDR100 has an NMEA 2000® port for recording information from the
attached NMEA 2000® network, a USB port for connecting the USB flash
drive, and an Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) port for accessing data
remotely.
The
Maretron VDR100 is designed to operate within the harsh demands of the marine
environment. However, no piece of marine
electronic equipment can function properly unless installed, calibrated, and
maintained in the correct manner. Please
read carefully and follow these instructions for installation, calibration, and
usage of the Maretron VDR100 in order to ensure optimal performance.
1.2 Firmware
Revision
This manual
corresponds to VDR100 firmware revision 3.0.2.9.
1.3
Features
The Maretron VDR100 has the following features:
- NMEA 2000®
interface
- Records all NMEA 2000®
Network Activity for System Diagnosis and Performance Analysis
- Can be used along with
Maretron’s N2KExtractor®
software to perform basic graphical analysis and detailed statistical
analysis using Microsoft Excel or similar software
- 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
interface for accessing recorded data from a LAN-connected PC running N2KExtractor®
- Data Recorded on Solid State Memory via
Removable USB Flash Drive
- Circular Buffer Preserves Latest Recorded Data
while Oldest Data Overwritten when Memory is Full
- Recorded Data Available for Performance
Analysis, Vessel Tracking, Preventive Maintenance, and More
- Optional Waterproof USB Flash Drive Cover
- Free Data Extraction Software (N2KExtractor®)
allows you to view voyages on a map, perform graphing of up to four
parameters, and builds Comma Delimited Files for detailed data analysis
using Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software.
1.4
VDR100 Accessories
Maretron offers the following accessories for the VDR100:
·
PX0852 USB
Waterproof Cover
·
M003029 Corsair
Voyager GT 16GB USB Flash Drive
- PX0837/5M00 Waterproof Ethernet Cable 16.4'
1.5
Quick Install
Installing the Maretron VDR100 involves the following steps.
Please refer to the individual sections for additional details.
1.
Unpacking the Box (Section 2.1)
2.
Choosing a Mounting Location (Section 2.2)
3.
Mounting the VDR100 (Section 2.3)
4.
Connecting the VDR100 (Section 2.4)
5.
Configuring the VDR100 (Section 3)
1.6
Theory of Operation
The VDR100 records every frame of NMEA 2000®
network activity onto the attached USB flash drive.
1.6.1 General
Concepts
1.6.1.1 Data
Recording
The VDR100 records every single frame of data
on the NMEA 2000® network.
In order to perform performance analysis, the
time at which each event occurs must be accurately recorded. To this end, there
must be a source of time information on the NMEA 2000® network, for
example, a Maretron GPS or equivalent.
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WARNING At least one device transmitting valid data
in the NMEA 2000® System Time (126992) message, for example, a GPS
receiver, must be operating on the network in order for the VDR100 and the N2KExtractor®
program to be able to correlate the data with the time when it was present on
the network. |
The VDR100 records data to a circular buffer
on the USB flash drive. When the USB flash drive becomes near full, the oldest
data on the device is deleted in order to make room for newer data.
You may monitor the available space on a USB
flash drive using N2KView® software or a Maretron DSM150/DSM250 display. If you wish to keep all recorded data on the
USB flash drive, simply remove the USB flash drive from the VDR100 and replace
it with an empty USB flash drive before the first USB flash drive becomes full.
1.6.1.2 Flash
File System
The USB flash drive will be re-formatted the
first time it is used in the VDR100. This is done i[H2] n
order to ensure filesystem integrity of the USB flash drive in the cases of
removal of the device from the VDR100 and also in cases of power removal from
the VDR100,
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WARNING When you plug a new USB flash drive (one
which has never been used before in a VDR100) into the VDR100, ALL DATA ON THE
MEMORY DRIVE WILL BE DESTROYED. If your USB flash drive has data you wish to
save, please archive it before plugging the USB flash drive into the VDR100. |
The filesystem that is created on the USB
flash drive is not compatible with Microsoft Windows. Drivers for the
filesystem used by the VDR100 are included with the Maretron N2KExtractor®
software.
1.6.2 Operating
States
The VDR100 has several different operating
states, which can be monitored by observing the USB LED on the unit, or by
monitoring the VDR Status message transmitted by the VDR100 using a DSM150,
DSM250, or N2KView® software.
·
Recording – the VDR100 is recording data
·
Formatting – the VDR100 is formatting the USB flash
drive for use, and will begin recording when complete
·
Erasing – the VDR100 is erasing old files from the
USB flash drive, and will begin recording when complete
·
No Flash Drive – no USB flash drive is present; insert a
USB flash drive into the VDR100
·
Error – the VDR100 has detected an error on USB
flash drive; check the USB flash drive
·
Initializing – the VDR100 is initializing the USB flash
drive, and will begin recording when complete
·
Incompatible – the VDR100 has detected an incompatible
USB flash drive which contains VDR100 upgrade software; either remove and erase
the USB flash drive or replace it with a different USB flash drive for
recording data
1.6.3
TCP/IP Networks
The networking protocol that is used for the
communication between the PC running N2KExtractor®
software and the VDR100 is the TCP/IP protocol.
This protocol is used by the World Wide Web, FTP (File Transfer
Protocol), and many others of the most popular applications on the
Internet. The TCP/IP connection can be
made over an Ethernet connection, a Wi-Fi connection, cellular phone data
connection, and many other types of media.
In fact, a single packet of TCP/IP data may traverse multiple types of
media on its journey. The TCP/IP protocol is supported by most operating
systems, as well as Internet-connected cellular phones.
Each computer on a TCP/IP network is identified
by an IP address unique to that network. An IP address consists of four
numbers, each ranging between 0 and 255, separated by periods. This is referred to a dotted decimal
notation. Examples of IP addresses in
this format are 10.0.0.1, and 62.12.31.188.
The IP address may either be hard coded into
the computer (this means that the address is static which makes the computer
easier to find) or assigned at each startup by a DHCP (Dynamic Host Control
Protocol) server, typically found as part of a router. The router can be
configured to reserve a specific address for the computer and then assign that
same address each time at startup. If the router chooses a different address
each time, then the computer may be difficult to find on the network. This is not
a problem for a client such as N2KExtractor®,
but servers such as the VDR100 should be at a known address.
1.6.3.1
NAT (Network Address Translation)
If you wish to use N2KExtractor®
to view data from a VDR100 on a WAN through an Internet connection, please read
this section. If your N2KExtractor®
computer and the VDR100 are on the same LAN, you may skip this section.
In the early days of the Internet, each
computer connected to the Internet had its own IP address. With the
explosive growth of the Internet, the number of distinct IP addresses is
starting to run out. It is no longer
practical for an Internet Service Provider (ISP) to provide its customers with
individual IP addresses for each component the customer wishes to connect to
the Internet. Rather, the ISP normally
assigns each customer a single IP address, and a router implementing Network
Address Translation (NAT) is connected to the Internet connection (sometimes
referred to as the Wide Area Network, or WAN, connection) on one side, and to
the Local Area Network, or LAN, on the other side. Each computer on the LAN side of the
connection will be assigned its own IP address, typically in the ranges
192.168.x.x, 10.x.x.x, and 172.16.x.x through 172.31.x.x, where x can be any
number in the range 0-255. The WAN
connection will be assigned a single IP address by the ISP.
Generally, network address translation is
performed by a router that is connected to the Internet via a Cable or DSL
connection on the WAN side, and to the local area network (LAN) via Ethernet or
Wi-Fi connections. In order to access a
VDR100 on the local area network from an N2KExtractor® outside of the LAN, you
must configure the router to allow incoming connections on port 6544 and to
forward these connections to the IP address of the VDR100. Consult the documentation that came with your
router for details.
1.6.3.2
PAT (Port Address Translation)
If you wish to use N2KExtractor®
to view data from a VDR100 on a WAN through an Internet connection and your
Internet Service Provider does not allow communication on port 6544, please
read this section. If your N2KExtractor®
computer and VDR100 are on the same LAN, or your ISP allows communication over
port 6544, you may skip this section.
The VDR100 requires a connection to be made
on port 6544. Routers that support Port Address Translation can be set up to
accept incoming connections on a different port and to forward these
connections to port 6544 on the IP address of the VDR100. This change in the
port address is known as the ability to do Port Address Translation as well as
Network Address Translation. Not all routers have this ability; please consult
the documentation that came with your router for details.
N2KExtractor®
must then be set up to request a connection to the WAN IP Address of the router
and the new port number.
1.6.3.3
Static and Dynamic IP Addressing
If you wish to use N2KExtractor®
to view data from a VDR100 on a WAN through an Internet connection, please read
this section. If your VDR100 and your N2KExtractor®
computer are on the same LAN, you may skip this section.
If you request a Static IP Address
from your ISP when you set up your Internet connection, the WAN IP address will
always be the same. If you didn’t make
this request, your ISP will assign you a Dynamic IP Address, which may
actually change from time to time. In
this way, the ISP only needs to have enough addresses to cover its customers
who are connected to the Internet at any given time. If you stop or lose your Internet connection,
your Dynamic IP address will be released and may be reassigned to someone else.
If you wish to connect to a VDR100 from outside
your vessel’s LAN via an Internet connection, you have two choices. First, you
can request a static IP address from the ISP for your vessel; secondly, you may
register your VDR100’s IP address with a “dynamic DNS service”, such as the
ones offered freely by www.dyndns.org,
among others. Please visit their websites for more information on how dynamic
DNS services operate.
1.6.3.4 Data
Security and Encryption
Making your vessel’s data available over a
LAN or WAN presents multiple security concerns.
First, it is desirable to keep anyone from viewing your vessel’s data
without authorization. Second, and more
important, it is imperative that no unauthorized persons be able to place data
onto your vessel’s NMEA 2000® network.
The VDR100 protects your vessel’s data with
multiple levels of protection.
First, any data that passes between the VDR100
and any N2KExtractor®
station components is protected using industry-standard SSL encryption. This
encryption standard is widely used to protect financial information on the
internet. Each communication session
negotiates a random encryption key every time a connection is established. This makes the data secure over public and
private Wi-Fi networks, as well as the internet.
Second, each N2KExtractor®
station that wishes to connect to a VDR100 must authenticate itself by means of
a password. The password is
transmitted by the N2KExtractor®
station to the VDR100 over the encrypted communication link. The VDR100 compares the password to the one
it was programmed with. Only if the
password received from the station matches the VDR100’s stored password is the station
granted access to the NMEA 2000® network data.
1.7
Data
Analysis
In order to retrieve data from the VDR100, either
1)
access the VDR100 over a LAN from a Windows PC
on which N2KExtractor®
software has been installed, or
2)
remove the USB flash drive from the VDR100 and
plug into a Windows PC on which N2KExtractor®
software has been installed.
Please refer to the N2KExtractor® User’s Manual for details.
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WARNING Do not plug a USB flash drive that has been
used in a VDR100 into a Windows PC without first installing the Maretron N2KExtractor®
software. Failure to install the N2KExtractor®
software before plugging in the USB flash drive may result in the data on the
flash memory device being destroyed. |
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WARNING If
a USB flash drive that has been used in the VDR100 is plugged into a Windows
PC that has not had the N2KExtractor® software installed, then
Windows will not recognize the format of the USB flash drive and will ask you
to format it. DO NOT FORMAT THE USB FLASH drive, as this WILL result in all
of the data on the USB flash memory drive being destroyed. |
2
Installation
2.1
Unpacking the Box
When unpacking the box containing the Maretron VDR100, you
should find the following items:
·
1 – VDR100 Vessel Data Recorder
·
1 – Parts Bag containing 4 Stainless Steel
Mounting Screws
·
1 – VDR100 User’s Manual
·
1 – Warranty Registration Card
·
1 – USB Flash Drive (preformatted for the
VDR100)
If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact
Maretron.
2.2 Choosing
a Mounting Location
Please consider the following
when choosing a mounting location.
- The VDR100 is waterproof, so it can be mounted in a
damp or dry location. Note that the USB Waterproof Cover accessory must be
installed to waterproof all of the connections to the VDR100. If the
Ethernet LAN Interface is used, the Waterproof Ethernet Cable must be
installed to waterproof the Ethernet LAN connection. The NMEA 2000®
network interface is already waterproof.
- The orientation is not important, so the VDR100 can
be mounted on a horizontal deck, vertical bulkhead, or upside down if
desired.
- The VDR100
is temperature-rated to 55°C (130°F), so it should be mounted away from
engines or engine rooms where the operating temperature exceeds the
specified limit.
2.3 Mounting
the VDR100
Attach
the VDR100 securely to the vessel using the included stainless steel mounting
screws or other fasteners as shown in Figure
1 below. Do not use threadlocking compounds containing
methacrylate ester, such as Loctite Red (271), as they will cause stress
cracking of the plastic enclosure.
Figure
1 –
Mounting the VDR100
2.4
Connecting the VDR100
2.4.1 NMEA
2000® Connection
The NMEA 2000®
connector can be found on the side of the enclosure. The NMEA 2000®
connector is a round five pin male connector (see Figure 2).
You connect the VDR100 to an NMEA 2000® network using a Maretron
NMEA 2000® cable (or an NMEA 2000® compatible cable) by
connecting the female end of the cable to the VDR100 (note the key on the male
connector and keyway on the female connector). Be sure the cable is connected
securely and that the collar on the cable connector is tightened firmly.
Connect the other end of the cable (male) to the NMEA 2000® network
in the same manner. The VDR100 is designed such that you can plug or unplug it
from an NMEA 2000® network while the power to the network is
connected or disconnected. Please follow recommended practices for installing
NMEA 2000® network products.
Figure
2 – NMEA 2000®
Connector Face Views
2.4.2 LAN
Connection
The VDR100 has one
external RJ-45 LAN connector. The RJ-45 connector enables connection to an
external network, which is necessary for N2KExtractor®
to be able to connect to the VDR100. The LAN connector can be made waterproof
with the purchase of the optional PX837/5M00 Waterproof Ethernet Cable, which
has a waterproof cover which engages the threads on the RJ-45 LAN connector,
creating a waterproof seal.
3 Configuring
the VDR100
The VDR100 has several
configurable parameters, which are shown below including the default values. If
you are not using the default values, then you will need to refer to the
corresponding section for configuring the VDR100 appropriately. You may
configure the VDR100 using a Maretron DSM150 or DSM250 display or Maretron
N2KAnalyzer® software.
3.1
Advanced Configuration
3.1.1 Device Instance
Program this
parameter to the desired instance number for this device. You can program this
parameter to any value between 0 and 252. The default device instance is 0
3.1.2 Installation
Description
This entry allows
you to modify the NMEA 2000® installation description text
strings. You can enter any information
you like here, such as the date the unit was installed, or the location in
which it was installed, for later reference.
Tools such as Maretron N2KAnalyzer® allow you to view these
values later. The default installation description is blank text.
3.1.3 Restore
Factory Defaults
This option
restores all settings on the VDR100 device to their factory default states.
3.2 Label
Program
this parameter with a text string which identifies this device. Maretron display products will display this
label text when you are selecting data to display. The default device label is
blank.
3.3 Password
Program this
parameter with a text password. Any connecting N2KExtractor®
clients must be programmed with the same password in the “Connections Settings->Password”
field in the N2KExtractor®
software. The default password is blank.
3.4 Configuring
DHCP
This parameter
determines whether or not the VDR100 obtains its LAN connection settings from a
DHCP server on the local area network. When set to “Yes” (the default value),
the VDR100 will obtain all necessary connection settings (IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Default Gateway, and Default DNS)
from a DHCP server on the local area network. Most routers have the
capability to act as a DHCP server. Consult the user documentation for your
network’s router for details.
If there is no DHCP
server on the local area network (or if the VDR100 is connected directly to a PC
running N2KExtractor®),
set the “DHCP” parameter to “No” and manually configure the IP Address (section
3.5), Subnet Mask (section 3.6), Default Gateway (section 3.7), Default DNS (section 3.8).
3.5
Configuring IP Address
This parameter is
the IP (Internet Protocol) address used by the VDR100. You will need to specify
this address to N2KExtractor®
clients in order to allow them to connect to the VDR100. If the “DHCP”
parameter is set to “Yes”, you do not need to configure this parameter. If the
“DHCP” parameter is set to “No”, you will need to configure this parameter.
3.6
Configuring Subnet Mask
This is a mask used
to divide an IP Address into subnets. Basically, it tells the computer how much
of the IP Address defines the network, and how much may be used by computers on
the network. For most networks, the first three parts of the IP address define
the network (i.e., every computer on the network must have the same values),
and the last part defines the computer (i.e., every computer on the network
must have a different value). Where the value 255 appears in the subnet mask,
the values define the network and must be the same.
The most common
value is 255.255.255.0.
If the “DHCP”
parameter is set to “Yes”, you do not need to configure this parameter. If the
“DHCP” parameter is set to “No”, you will need to configure this parameter.
3.7
Configuring Default Gateway
This is the IP
address of the router. If the “DHCP” parameter is set to “Yes”, you do not need
to configure this parameter. If the “DHCP” parameter is set to “No”, you will
need to configure this parameter.
3.8
Configuring Default DNS
This is the IP
address of a computer on the Internet that can identify and locate computer
systems and resources on the internet. In most cases, this should not be
required by the VDR100 and may be left blank. If the “DHCP” parameter is set to
“No”, you will need to configure this parameter.
4
Usage
4.1
Recording Data
To record data, plug a USB flash drive into
the Type A USB connector on the VDR100.
A waterproof
cover accessory is available that will allow the USB port to be made waterproof
with a USB flash drive installed, although this cover will not fit all USB
flash drives, so please check the dimensions of the USB flash drive to be sure
that the waterproof cover accessory will fit over the drive.
4.2
USB Flash Drive Selection
4.2.1
USB[FE3]
Flash Drives
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WARNING Because of the methods that the VDR100
records every frame of network data for quick retrieval and analysis, the
VDR100 must only be used with a high performance USB flash drive from the
list of supported USB flash drives. |
The VDR100 is supported ONLY with the
following list of USB flash drives (more will be added in the future):
|
USB
Flash Drive Model |
Capacities
(GB) |
|
Corsair
Flash Survivor USB 3.0 32GB |
32 |
|
Corsair
Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0 32GB |
32 |
|
Corsair
Flash Survivor USB 3.0 64GB |
64 |
|
Corsair
Flash Survivor Stealth USB 3.0 64GB |
64 |
|
Corsair
Flash Voyager GT USB 3.0 |
16,32,64 |
|
Hama
“Probo” FlashPen, USB 3.0 |
8,
16, 32 |
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Kingston
DataTraveler Elite 3.0 |
16, 32, 64 |
|
Kingston
DataTraveler HyperX 3.0 |
64,
128, 256 |
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Kingston
DataTraveler R3.0 |
16,32,64 |
|
Kingston
DataTraveler Ultimate 3.0 Generation 2 |
16,
32, 64 |
|
LaCie
FastKey USB 3.0 |
30,
60, 120 |
|
Lexar
JumpDrive Triton |
16,32,64 |
|
Mushkin
Ventura Pro |
32,64 |
|
Patriot
Supersonic |
64 |
|
Patriot
Supersonic Rage XT |
32,64 |
|
Patriot
Supersonic Boost XT |
8,16,32,64 |
|
Patriot
Supersonic Magnum |
64,
128 |
|
Sandisk
Extreme USB 3.0 |
16,32,64 |
|
Sony
Micro Vault Mach |
8,16,32,64 |
|
SuperTalent
SuperCrypt |
16,32,64,128,256 |
|
SuperTalent
Express RC-8 |
25,50,100 |
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SuperTalent
Express Ram Cache |
16,32,64 |
|
SuperTalent
Express ST4 |
16,32,64 |
|
SuperTalent
RAIDDrive |
32,64,128 |
|
SuperTalent
DataGuardian USB 3.0 |
8,16,32 |
|
Transcend
JetFlash 780 |
16 |
4.2.2
USB Flash Drive Size
The VDR100 uses a circular buffer, which
means that if the USB flash drive becomes full, then the oldest data will be
erased to make room for new data. Depending on how much data you wish to record
without overwriting older data, the following table can be used to determine the
capacity of the USB Flash Drive you need. These figures are estimated assuming
a 25% loaded system (approx 463 frames/second).
|
Recording Period |
Media Storage Capacity |
|
1 second |
7862 bytes |
|
1 minute |
471,750 bytes |
|
1 hour |
29 MBytes |
|
1 day |
680 MBytes |
|
1 week |
5 GBytes |
|
1 month (30 days) |
21 GBytes |
|
1 year (365.25 days) |
248 GBytes |
4.3 Monitoring
the VDR100
4.3.1 Indicators
The VDR100 has three green LED indicators on
its top surface:
NMEA
2000: This light will be
red for several seconds after powerup while the VDR100 is initializing itself.
Once this process is complete, this light will be lit a steady green to
indicate that the main processor is active. The light will blink on and off to
indicate data being transferred over the NMEA 2000® connection. If
this light is lit red after the initialization has completed, it indicates that
a problem has been detected.
LAN:
This light will be on steadily to
indicate that there is an active link connection between the VDR100 and the
attached device. The light will blink on and off to indicate data being
transferred over the LAN connection. If the light is off, then there is no
active link connection.
USB:
This light will indicate the operating
state of the VDR100. Please refer to Section 1.6.2, “Operating
States”, for details of the
different states.
·
Solid
ON Recording
·
1 Flash
Formatting
·
2
Flashes Erasing
·
3
Flashes No Flash Drive
·
4
Flashes Error
·
5
Flashes Initializing
·
6
Flashes Incompatible
4.3.2
From a Display Device or Software
The Maretron N2KView® software as
well as the DSM150 and DSM250 display units have a Vessel Recorder category
that allows you to monitor or set alerts on various operating parameters of the
VDR100. Parameters that can be monitored include:
·
State – this is the operating state of the
VDR100. Please refer to Section 1.6.2, “Operating
States”, for details of the
different states.
·
Memory Used – amount of data (in GB) that has
been used on the USB flash drive
·
Memory Available – amount of data (in GB) that
can still be stored on the USB flash drive
·
Memory Capacity – the total amount of data that
the USB flash drive is capable of storing.
·
Percent Used – the percent of the capacity of
the USB flash drive that has been used for storing data
·
Percent Available – the percent of the capacity
of the USB flash drive that is still available for storing data
Please refer to the user’s manual for the
appropriate software or display product for details.
4.4 Extracting
and Analyzing Data
You can use the freely available N2KExtractor®
program to plot data over the time interval of recorded data on the VDR100,
either by removing the USB flash drive from the VDR100 and inserting it into a
Windows PC running N2KExtractor®,
or by using N2KExtractor®
to retrieve the data from the VDR100 over a LAN. The N2KExtractor®
program can be downloaded from the following web page: http://www.maretron.com/products/N2KExtractor.php. Please
refer to the N2KExtractor® User’s Manual, available on
the same web page, for details.
5 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is not required; however, an
occasional inspection will ensure continued proper operation of the Maretron VDR100.
Perform the following tasks periodically:
- Clean the unit with a soft cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners as they may
remove paint or markings or may corrode the VDR100 enclosure or seals. Do
not use any cleaners containing acetone, as they will deteriorate the
plastic enclosure.
- Ensure
that the unit is mounted securely and cannot be moved relative to the
mounting surface. If the unit is
loose, tighten the mounting screws.
- Check
the security of all cable connections and tighten if necessary.
6
Troubleshooting
If you notice unexpected
operation of the Maretron VDR100, follow the troubleshooting procedures in this
section to remedy simple problems.
Symptom |
Troubleshooting Procedure |
|
USB indicator not lit |
1.
Ensure that the USB flash drive is properly
plugged into the USB connector |
|
NMEA 2000® indicator not lit |
1.
Ensure that power is supplied to the NMEA 2000®
indicator via the NMEA 2000® cable, and that the NMEA 2000®
connection is secure. |
|
LAN indicator not lit |
1.
Ensure that the network cable is connected
both to the VDR100 and to a switch or router or another network device. 2. Ensure
that the device on the other end of the network cable is powered. |
|
VDR100 reports an “Error” state |
1. Ensure that the USB flash drive is properly
plugged into the USB connector 2. Try using a different USB flash drive 3. Cycle the power to the VDR100 |
|
VDR100 reports a “No Flash Drive” state |
1. Ensure that the USB flash drive is properly
plugged into the USB connector 2. Try using a different USB flash drive |
|
VDR100 reports a “Incompatible Flash Drive” state |
1. The VDR100 will not record on a USB flash
drive which contains VDR100 upgrade software. If this USB flash drive is on
the supported list in Section 4.2.1,
“USB
Flash Drives”,
simply use a Windows computer to erase the “VDR100_RCV” directory from the
USB flash drive and reinstall the USB flash drive into the VDR100. |
|
N2KExtractor®
Clients cannot successfully connect to the VDR100 |
1.
If you have programmed the VDR100 to use DHCP,
ensure that there is an active DHCP server on your LAN. 2.
Ensure that the NMEA 2000®
connection is secure, and that the NMEA 2000® network is powered. 3.
Ensure that you have entered the correct Serial
Number or IP Address of the VDR100 into N2KExtractor®. 4.
Ensure that the LAN LED on the VDR100 is lit,
indicating an active link connection to the LAN. If it is not lit, check the
Ethernet connection and make sure that the router or device to which the VDR100
is connected is powered on. 5.
Ensure that the Password entered into N2KExtractor®
under the “Connections Settings” window matches the password that has been
programmed into the VDR100. |
Figure 3 –
Troubleshooting Guide
If these steps do not solve your problem, please contact
Maretron Technical Support (refer to Section 8
for contact information).
7
Technical Specifications
Specifications
|
Parameter |
Value |
Comment |
|
NMEA 2000®
Connector |
DeviceNet Micro-C |
Industry Standard
Waterproof |
|
NMEA 2000®
Isolation |
Opto-Isolated |
No Electrical Connection
Across Bridge |
|
USB Standard |
USB 1.1 |
|
|
USB Connector |
USB Type A |
Industry Standard
Waterproof, for Connection of USB Flash Memory Device for Recording Data |
|
USB Supported Signals |
D+, D-, +5V, GND |
|
|
USB Auxiliary Power |
+5 Volts < 200 mA |
|
|
USB Baud Rate |
Up to 12 Mb/s |
Full Speed USB Data
Rate |
|
Ethernet Interface |
100 Mb/s |
For connection via N2KExtractor® |
|
Ethernet Connector |
RJ-45 |
Industry Standard
Waterproof |
Certifications
|
Parameter |
Comment |
|
NMEA 2000®
Standard |
Level A |
|
Maritime Navigation
and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems |
IEC 61162-3 |
|
Maritime Navigation
and Radiocommunication Equipment & Systems |
IEC 60945 |
|
FCC and CE Mark |
Electromagnetic
Compatibility |
NMEA 2000®
Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs)
|
Description |
PGN # |
PGN Name |
Default Rate |
|
Response to Requested PGNs |
126464 |
PGN List (Transmit and Receive) |
N/A |
|
126996 |
Product Information |
N/A |
|
|
126998 |
Configuration Information |
N/A |
|
|
Protocol PGNs |
059392 |
ISO Acknowledge |
N/A |
|
059904 |
ISO Request |
N/A |
|
|
060416 |
ISO Transport Protocol, Connection Management |
N/A |
|
|
060160 |
ISO Transport Protocol, Data Transfer |
N/A |
|
|
060928 |
ISO Address Claim |
N/A |
|
|
065240 |
ISO Address Command |
N/A |
|
|
126208 |
NMEA Request/Command/Acknowledge |
N/A |
|
|
Periodic PGNs |
130833 |
Vessel Data Recorder Status (Maretron Proprietary) |
10 seconds |
|
PGNs Recorded |
All |
All |
N/A |
Electrical
|
Parameter |
Value |
Comment |
|
Operating Voltage |
9 to 32 Volts |
DC Voltage |
|
Power Consumption |
<200mA |
Average Current Drain |
|
Load Equivalence
Number (LEN) |
4 |
NMEA 2000®
Spec. (1LEN = 50 mA) |
|
Reverse Battery
Protection |
Yes |
Indefinitely |
|
Load Dump Protection |
Yes |
Energy Rated per SAE
J1113 |
Mechanical
|
Parameter |
Value |
Comment |
|
Size |
5.000” x 4.500” x
2.375” 127mm x 114mm x 60 mm) |
Including Flanges for
Mounting |
|
Weight |
12 oz. (340 g) |
|
Environmental
|
Parameter |
Value |
|
IEC 60945
Classification |
Exposed |
|
Degree of Protection |
IP67 |
|
Operating Temperature |
-25°C to 55°C |
|
Storage Temperature |
-40°C to 70°C |
|
Relative Humidity |
93%RH @40° per
IEC60945-8.2 |
|
Vibration |
2-13.2Hz @ ±1mm,
13.2-100Hz @ 7m/s2 per IEC 60945-8.7 |
|
Rain and Spray |
12.5mm Nozzle @
100liters/min from 3m for 30min per IEC 60945-8.8 |
|
Solar Radiation |
Ultraviolet B, A,
Visible, and Infrared per IEC 60945-8.10 |
|
Corrosion (Salt Mist) |
4 times 7days @ 40°C,
95%RH after 2 hour Salt Spray Per IEC 60945-8.12 |
|
Electromagnetic
Immunity |
Conducted, Radiated,
Supply, and ESD per IEC 60945-10 |
|
Safety Precautions |
Dangerous Voltage,
Electromagnetic Radio Frequency per IEC 60945-12 |
8 Technical
Support
If you require technical
support for Maretron products, you can reach us in any of the following ways:
Telephone: 1-866-550-9100
Fax: 1-602-861-1777
E-mail: support@maretron.com
World Wide
Web: http://www.maretron.com
Mail: Maretron, LLP
Attn:
Technical Support
9014
N. 23rd Ave Suite 10
Phoenix,
AZ 85021 USA
9 Installation
Template
Please
check the dimensions before using the following diagram as a template for
drilling the mounting holes because the printing process may have distorted the
dimensions.
Figure 4 – Mounting Surface Template
10 Maretron
(2 Year) Limited Warranty
Maretron
warrants the VDR100 to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for two
(2) years from the date of original purchase. If within the applicable
period any such products shall be proved to Maretron’s satisfaction to fail to meet the above limited
warranty, such products shall be repaired or replaced at Maretron’s option. Purchaser's
exclusive remedy and Maretron’s sole
obligation hereunder, provided product is returned pursuant to the return
requirements below, shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at Maretron’s option, of any product not
meeting the above limited warranty and which is returned to Maretron; or if Maretron is unable to deliver a
replacement that is free from defects in materials or workmanship, Purchaser’s
payment for such product will be refunded. Maretron assumes no liability whatsoever for expenses of removing
any defective product or part or for installing the repaired product or part or
a replacement therefore or for any loss or damage to equipment in connection
with which Maretron’s products
or parts shall be used. With respect to
products not manufactured by Maretron,
Maretron’s warranty obligation
shall in all respects conform to and be limited to the warranty actually
extended to Maretron by its
supplier. The foregoing warranties shall not apply with respect to products
subjected to negligence, misuse, misapplication, accident, damages by
circumstances beyond Maretron’s control,
to improper installation, operation, maintenance, or storage, or to other than
normal use or service.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTIES ARE
EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF AND EXCLUDES ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Statements made by any
person, including representatives of Maretron,
which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of this Limited Warranty,
shall not be binding upon Maretron
unless reduced to writing and approved by an officer of Maretron.
IN NO CASE WILL MARETRON BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF
ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR SAVINGS, OR ANY OTHER LOSS INCURRED BECAUSE OF
INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MARETRON’S AGGREGATE LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE
PRODUCT(S) INVOLVED. MARETRON SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY
OTHER OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CONTRACT OR
WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), OR OTHER THEORIES OF LAW WITH RESPECT TO
PRODUCTS SOLD OR SERVICES RENDERED BY MARETRON,
OR ANY UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS OR OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO.
Maretron does not
warrant that the functions contained in any software programs or products will
meet purchaser’s requirements or that the operation of the software programs or
products will be uninterrupted or error free. Purchaser assumes responsibility
for the selection of the software programs or products to achieve the intended
results, and for the installation, use and results obtained from said programs
or products. No specifications, samples,
descriptions, or illustrations provided Maretron
to Purchaser, whether directly, in trade literature, brochures or other
documentation shall be construed as warranties of any kind, and any failure to
conform with such specifications, samples, descriptions, or illustrations shall
not constitute any breach of Maretron’s
limited warranty.
Warranty Return Procedure:
To apply for warranty claims, contact Maretron or one of its dealers to
describe the problem and determine the appropriate course of action. If a
return is necessary, place the product in its original packaging together with
proof of purchase and send to
an Authorized Maretron Service Location. You are responsible for all shipping
and insurance charges. Maretron will return the replaced or repaired product
with all shipping and handling prepaid except for requests requiring expedited
shipping (i.e. overnight shipments).
Failure to follow this warranty return procedure could result in the product’s warranty becoming null and void.
Maretron reserves the right
to modify or replace, at its sole discretion, without prior notification, the
warranty listed above. To obtain a copy
of the then current warranty policy, please go to the following web page:
http://www.maretron.com/company/warranty.php