VDR (Voyage Data Recorder):JCY-1900｜JRC（Japan Radio Co.,Ltd.）

Features

Compliant with the latest performance criteria

In addition to the revised Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) performance standards MSC.333(90) which came into force on 1 July 2014, in line with the revised EPIRB performance standards MSC.494(104) which came into force on 1 July 2022, JRC welcomes or as we say in Japan, yōkoso, to our fourth generation VDR model, the JCY-1900. Having been involved in VDR development from the very beginning in 2001, this latest revision in the performance standards has allowed JRC to re-think, develop and design its latest model with the standard attention to detail for performance, reliability and long term competitive cost of ownership.

The required ones by the new performance standards

Equipped with two types of capsule of fixed and float-free type
Recording of 48 hours in both capsule of fixed and float-free type
Recording of 30 days/720 hours of recording control unit built-in media
Image recording of two radars, one ECDIS
Recording of AIS information
Audio recording of the minimum 2 ch in main microphone and audio recording of independent minimum 1 ch in the external wing microphone.
Recording independent of the microphone sound of the VHF call voice
Recording of the electronic logbook, electronic inclinometer, Thruster and BAMS information^*1

*1: Only when it is mounted on a ship.

System operation, on a 7-inch display

Newly designed for the JCY-1900 is the 7-inch color LCD touch display which allows full system operation. Displaying various VDR alerts with detailed information, see what sensors are connected including status, view the latest recorded image data of radar and ECDIS and playback of audio tracks recorded from microphones.

Playback, ideal for crew training

JRC includes intuitive playback-software^*2 that incorporates real-time monitoring functionality on the user PC. The data acquired can be displayed in both graphical and numerical format. Standard CSV (Comma Separated Values) data conversion enables easy and efficient exchange of information to shore e.g. via email. In addition, the playback-software is an ideal tool for crew training. Its ease of use and the freedom to survey a range of scenarios enhances the user's navigation skills.

*2: Playback-software supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10.

Remote maintenance, closer to you than ever

The new JRC VDR has a dedicated server integrated as standard to support our JRC proprietary Remote Maintenance System (RMS) using IP-routing technology to monitor status of navigation and radio communication equipment onboard, via JRC's FB or GX Inmarsat satellite communications systems, to establish a highly secure connection data link to the vessel. This allows a cost-effective determination of the operating status, software version numbers installed, etc., of the JRC equipment onboard whilst the vessel is at sea. Being able to diagnose a problem remotely, accurately, reliably and quickly, allows the ship owner to save one of the most precious commodities, time. JRC can make preparations at the next port for the necessary repair work, dramatically increasing the return to work status, using our comprehensive and well-trained global support network.

Built, around our MFD

The JCY-1900 is built around our revolutionary new Multi Function Display (MFD) which functions as radar and/or ECDIS. The unit supports a LAN video input with a maximum of 6 video signals, which allows a straightforward and seamless integration of our MFD, supporting multiple radars and paperless sailing with dual ECDIS.

Naturally, connecting our previous generation radar/ECDIS equipment or other third party radar/ECDIS are also possible, although may require additional hardware.

System

No new S-VDR regulation, yet a new model

For Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR), there will also be the new JCY-1950^*3 variant available with just one capsule, fixed or float free. JRC is a company founded on the principles of long term reliability and customer support and there are many ship owners sailing with older S-VDR makes and models that might no longer be supported. JRC views this as a duty to these owners to continue to offer an acceptable alternative solution^*4.

*3: Conforming to the S-VDR performance standards MSC.493(104), which is a revised EPIRB performance standards.
*4: The type of capsule equipped as S-VDR may have limited by classification/Flag State. Please check in advance.

System diagram

The VDR can be connected to various navigation and communication equipment and sensors onboard a ship. JRC's straightforward configuration assures continuous performance of the VDR system.

In the box

Recording Control Unit (JCY-1900) : NDV-1900
Recording Control Unit (JCY-1950) : NDV-1950
Operation Panel Unit (NCG-1900) : NCG-1900
Operation Panel Unit (NCG-1950) : NCG-1950
Fixed Protective Capsule Unit : NDH-338
Float-free Capsule Unit : NDH-339B
Microphone Unit : NVT-181
Junction Box : NQE-7700A
Playback software for the accident investigators : CYC-825
Playback software for users : CYC-826
Spare parts

Options

Microphone Unit : NVT-181
Waterproof Microphone Unit : NVT-182
Digital Signal Converter (32 CH) : NCT-82
Digital Signal Converter (64 CH) : NCT-83
Data Acquisition Unit : NCT-84
Analog to digital conversion board : CEF-60
Frame Grabber Unit : NWP-69
Spare parts

If you want to retrofit as S-VDR, requires either one capsule of the fixed type or float-free type.
Since there is a case where there is limit, the capsule of the type equipped as S-VDR, please check in advance to the classification/Flag State.

Specs

Operation panel unit
Name	Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)
Model	JCY-1900
Display	7-inch WVGA color LCD, 800x480 pixel Built in speaker, Touch + rotate and push button, USB (copying of data)
Protective capsule
Recording data
Sensor data	date & time, ship's position, speed, heading, echo sounder, main alarms, rudder order and response, engine and thruster order and response, watertight and fire door status, Hull openings status, Accelerations and hull stresses, Wind speed and direction, AIS, Rolling motion, Electronic logbook, BNWAS, speed and distance measuring equipment both ground/water speed
Audio data	Microphone, VHF
Image data	Radar (X-band/S-band), ECDIS
Recording time	Fixed capsule: 48 hours (capacity 32 GB) Float-free capsule: 48 hours (capacity 80 GB) Solid state drive: 720 hours (30 days) (capacity 512 GB)
Data recording interval	Sensor data: depends on the input from the sensors (normally 1 second) Audio data: continuous (1 audio file/minutes) Image data: 3 images/15 seconds
Input ports for sensor connecting
Serial port	IEC 61162-1 (4800 bps): 22 ports IEC 61162-2 (38400 bps): 2 ports
LAN	IEC 61162-450: 24 ports
Microphone audio input	8 ports
VHF audio input	4 ports
Radar/ECDIS input	6 ports
Connection I/F	RGB (option)
Dry contact	32 ports (option: NCT-82 dry contact input) 64 ports (option: NCT-83 dry contact input)
Analog input	8 ports (option)
Power supply
100 to 120 VAC (±10 %) 1-phase 50/60 Hz 200 to 240 VAC (±10 %) 1-phase 50/60 Hz