MDR290

Paper-less Course Recorder

User’s Manual

IM 80B12R09E

IM 80B12R09E
3rd Edition
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MDR290 Paper-less Course Recorder

User’s Manual

IM 80B12R09E 1st Edition

Contents
Foreword ·············································································· iv
1. Outline ·········································································· 1-1
1.1 Outline ················································································· 1-1
1.2 Introduction of Main Function ················································· 1-1

2. Index to Parts and Display Structure ·································· 2-1

2.1 Index to Parts ······································································· 2-1
2.2 Display Structure ·································································· 2-2
2.2.1 Function of Margin Display Area ·····················································2-3

[Link] COURSE, RUDDER display ················································2-3

[Link] GPS display / Alarm display ·················································2-3

[Link] Spinner············································································2-3

2.3 Key Panel ············································································· 2-4

3. Display Introduction and Operation···································· 3-1

3.1 Startup and Shutdown ··························································· 3-2
3.1.1 Startup ······················································································3-2

3.1.2 Shutdown ··················································································3-2

3.1.3 Other startup function···································································3-2

Starting up with Calibration mode ····················································3-2

Starting up with default Backlight setting ·········································3-2

3.2 Operation mode ···································································· 3-3

3.2.1 Operation mode ··········································································3-3

[Link] Quadrant display area (ZONE)・Heading display area (COURSE) 3-4

[Link] Rudder angle display area ···················································3-5

[Link] Scroll speed (NORMAL/FAST) ·············································3-5

[Link] Time Stamp ······································································3-6

[Link] Pen up (Data input timeout) ·················································3-6

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3.2.2 Reproduce mode ········································································3-7

3.2.3 Search function···········································································3-8

[Link] Search for handwritten notes················································3-8

[Link] Search by time ································································3-8

3.2.4 Handwriting mode ·······································································3-9

3.2.5 Cleaning mode ········································································· 3-10

3.2.6 Operating SD memory card mode ················································· 3-11

[Link] Operation panel······························································· 3-12

[Link] Terminal········································································· 3-12

3.2.7 Serial terminal mode ······························································· 3-13

3.3 External SD memory card operations ······································ 3-14

3.4 SD memory card PC operation ··············································· 3-16
3.4.1 Chart data ··············································································· 3-16
3.4.2 Logging data ············································································ 3-16

3.4.3 Folder arrangement on SD memory card········································ 3-16

4. Setting ············································································ 4-1

Setting 1: LCD setting ································································· 4-2
4.1.1 LCD level control·········································································4-2

4.1.2 Day / Night mode select································································4-3

4.2 Setting 2: Date and time setting ··············································· 4-4

4.2.1 Date and time setting ···································································4-5

4.2.2 Touch screen calibration ·······························································4-5

4.3 Setting 3: Various setting ······················································· 4-6

4.3.1 Select a color palette (DAY/NIGHT mode) ········································4-6

4.3.2 Adjust display brilliance (Lighting time of the screen) ··························4-7

4.3.3 Feed rate (Chart scroll speed)························································4-7

4.3.4 Per feed (Scroll value on the Reproduce mode) ·································4-7

4.4 Key switches operation ·························································· 4-8

4.4.1 Setting 1: LCD setting (Key switches operation)·································4-8

4.4.2 Setting 3: Various setting (Key switches operation)·····························4-9

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5. Specifications ·································································· 5-1

5.1 Power supply, Power consumption ·········································· 5-1
5.2 Environmental Specifications ················································· 5-1
5.3 Storage media ······································································· 5-1
5.4 Input signal Specifications and Circuits ··································· 5-2
5.5 Dip Switch settings ································································ 5-3

6. Maintenance, Inspection ··················································· 6-1

6.1 Daily inspection, Regular inspection ········································ 6-1
6.2 Safekeeping the logged data ··················································· 6-1
6.3 Deleting the logged data························································· 6-3
6.4 Formatting SD memory card ··················································· 6-4
6.5 System information ······························································· 6-4

7. Troubleshooting······························································· 7-1
7.1 Error contents and countermeasure ········································ 7-1
7.2 Error message ······································································ 7-3
7.2.1 Outline of error message ······························································7-3

7.2.2 Error code list ·············································································7-4

8. Installation ······································································ 8-1

8.1 Installation ··········································································· 8-1
8.1.1 Installation ·················································································8-1

8.1.2 Installation Procedure ··································································8-2

8.2 Wiring ·················································································· 8-2

8.2.1 Power Supply Wiring····································································8-2

8.2.2 Input Signal Wiring ······································································8-3

8.3 Installation Procedure（First Start Up Procedure） ······················ 8-5

Appendix-1 Block Diagram ··················································· A-1

Appendix-2 Components List················································ A-2
Appendix-3 Serial Signal Format ··········································· A-4
Appendix-4 Switch setting V8112GF(V8112GH) ······················ A-6
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Foreword
Thank you for purchasing the YOKOGAWA Denshikiki MDR290 Paper-less Course
Recorder.
This manual describes the functions, installation and wiring procedures,
operating procedures, and lists the handling precautions of the MDR290 Course
Recorder. To ensure correct use, please read this manual thoroughly before
beginning operation.

■ Notes
･ The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice as a result of
continuing improvements to the instrument’s performance and functions.
･ Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of
its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors, please
contact your nearest YOKOGAWA Denshikiki dealer.
･ Copying or reproducing all or any part of the contents of this manual without the
permission of YOKOGAWA Denshikiki Co., Ltd is strictly prohibited.

■ Trademarks
・ All the brands or names of YOKOGAWA Denshikiki’s products used in this manual
are either trademarks or registered trademarks of YOKOGAWA Denshikiki Co.,Ltd.
・ For purposes of this manual, the TM and ® symbols do not accompany their
respective trademark names or registered trademark names.
・ Company and product names that appear in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.

■ Safety Precautions
The general safety precautions described here must be observed during all phases of
operation.

● Safety Standards and EMC Standards

This Course recorder conforms to IEC safety class I (provided with terminal for protective
grounding), Installation Category II, Measurement category II (CAT II), and EN61326-1
(EMC standard), class A (use in a commercial, industrial, or business environment).
This Course recorder is designed for indoor use

● About This Manual

・ This manual should be read by the end user.
・ Read this manual thoroughly and have a clear understanding of the product before
operation.
・ This manual explains the functions of the product. YOKOGAWA Denshikiki does not
guarantee that the product will suit a particular purpose of the user.
・ Under absolutely no circumstances may the contents of this manual be transcribed or
copied, in part or in whole, without permission.
・ The contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
・ Every effort has been made in the preparation of this manual to ensure the accuracy of
its contents. However, should you have any questions or find any errors or omissions,
please contact your nearest YOKOGAWA Denshikiki dealer.
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●Precautions Related to the Protection, Safety, and Alteration of the Product

The following safety symbols are used on the product and in this manual.

"Handle with care." To avoid injury and damage to the instrument,

the operator must refer to the explanation in the manual.

“Risk of Electric Shock”

Protective ground terminal

AC

"High temperature." To avoid injury caused by hot surface, do

not touch locations where this symbol appears.

・ For the protection and safe use of the product and the system controlled by it, be sure
to follow the instructions and precautions on safety that are stated in this manual
whenever you handle the product. Take special note that if you handle the product in a
manner that violates these instructions, the protection functionality of the product may
be damaged or impaired. In such cases, YOKOGAWA Denshikiki does not guarantee
the quality, performance, function, and safety of the product.

・ When installing protection and/or safety circuits such as lightning protection devices
and equipment for the product and control system or designing or installing separate
protection and/or safety circuits for fool-proof design and fail-safe design of the
processes and lines that use the product and the control system, the user should
implement these using additional devices and equipment.

・ If you are replacing parts or consumable items of the product, make sure to use parts
specified by YOKOGAWA Denshikiki.

・ Do not modify this product.

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● Power Supply
Ensure that the source voltage matches the voltage of the power supply before
turning ON the power.

● Protective Grounding
Make sure to connect the protective grounding to prevent electric shock before
turning ON the power.

● Necessity of Protective Grounding

Never cut off the internal or external protective earth wire or disconnect the
wiring of the protective earth terminal. Doing so invalidates the protective
functions of the instrument and poses a potential shock hazard.

● Defect of Protective Grounding

Do not operate the instrument if the protective earth or fuse might be defective.
Make sure to check them before operation.

● Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable liquids or vapors.
Operation in such environments constitutes a safety hazard.

● Do Not Remove Covers

The cover should be removed by YOKOGAWA Denshikiki’s qualified personnel
only. Opening the cover is dangerous, because some areas inside the
instrument have high voltages.

● External Connection
Connect the protective grounding before connecting to the item under
measurement or to an external control unit.

● Damage to the Protective Structure

Operating the Course recorder in a manner not described in this manual may
damage its protective structure.

● Do not allow this device to get wet

Do not operate with wet hands. Doing so might cause electric shock. Do not
allow water to enter inside this device. Doing so might cause fire or malfunction.
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■ Exemption from Responsibility

･ YOKOGAWA Denshikiki makes no warranties regarding the product except those
stated in the WARRANTY that is provided separately.
･ YOKOGAWA Denshikiki assumes no liability to any party for any loss or damage,
direct or indirect, caused by the user or any unpredictable defect of the product.

■ Handling Precautions
・ Use care when cleaning the recorder, especially any plastic parts. When cleaning,
wipe using a dry soft cloth. Do not use chemicals such as benzene or thinner, since
these may cause discoloring and deformation.
・ Keep electrically charged objects away from the signal terminals. This may damage
the recorder.
・ Do not apply volatile chemicals to the door glass, display, panel keys, etc. Do not
allow rubber and vinyl products to remain in contact with the recorder for long periods
of time. This may damage the recorder.
・ When not in use, make sure to turn OFF the power switch.
・ If there are any symptoms of trouble such as strange odors or smoke coming from the
recorder, immediately turn OFF the power switch and the power supply source. Then,
contact your nearest YOKOGAWA Denshikiki dealer.
・ Do not perform an insulation resistance test using a mega ohmmeter. Doing so
causes malfunction.

■Data recording capacity

・ Recording capacity of the onboard memory is about 1 month.
・ Data will not be recorded if there is no more capacity on the onboard memory.
・ Export the recorded data to SD memory card every month.

■Handling of the SD memory card

・ Only use SD memory card attached to this unit. Operation cannot be guaranteed with
other SD memory cards.
・ It cannot compensate for the loss of stored data in the SD memory card due to
malfunction of the unit or erroneous operation.
・ It cannot compensate for the loss or change of the data due to long-term use.
・ We recommend you to back up important data in the SD memory card.
・ The SD memory card has a maximum number of times of writing and it is treated as a
consumable item. (Frequent use case)
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■ How to Use This Manual

The following markings are used in this manual.
Improper handling or use can lead to injury to the user or damage to the
instrument. This symbol appears on the instrument to indicate that the user
must refer to the user’s manual for special instructions. The same symbol
appears in the corresponding place in the user’s manual to identify those
instructions. In the manual, the symbol is used in conjunction with the word
“WARNING” or “CAUTION”.

WARNING
Calls attention to actions or conditions that could cause serious or fatal injury to the user,
and precautions that can be taken to prevent such occurrences.

CAUTION
Calls attentions to actions or conditions that could cause light injury to the user or
damage to the instrument or user’s data, and precautions that can be taken to prevent
such occurrences.

Note
Calls attention to information that is important for proper operation of the instrument.
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1. Outline
1.1 Outline
Paper-less Course Recorder instantaneously logs Gyro, Pilot and GPS data, and
displays them on the touch panel LCD display.
There are following functions; Chart indication, Scroll, and Hand writing by stylus. So you
can use this Paper-less Course Recorder as if you use the existing Paper Course
Recorder.

1.2 Introduction of Main Function

・Logging function
- Data received at COM ports is saved to onboard memory.

・Chart function
- Displays Heading (Gyro) and Rudder angle information (Pilot) on chart.
- Displayed chart is recorded as image file, and recorded data can be redisplayed.
- Any comments and information can be added on chart by handwriting function.
- Recorded data can be searched and redisplayed by specifying time or the point of
handwritten notes.

・SD memory card.

- Recorded data inside onboard memory can be stored in SD memory card.
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2. Index to Parts and Display Structure

2.1 Index to Parts
⑨

② ① ⑩
⑥ ⑤ ④ ③
Overview
Items and Function
No Items Function
① Power switch Turns the power on and off
② SET switch Is used for various settings.
③ NEXT switch Is used for various settings.
④ MENU switch Is used for various settings.
⑤ Touch pen (Stylus) For writing notes on screen.
⑥ SD memory card slot Accepts SD memory card
⑦ Status display LED Normal: Green, Alarm: Red
⑧ LCD with touch panel Displays data, and is used for operations.
⑨ Fuse Protection element
⑩ Connector Port for providing signal or power supply
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2.2 Display Structure

The screen of recorder is composed by 3 parts: Main Function Display Area, Data and
Status display Area, and Margin Display Area.

① Main Function Display Area ：Displays the received data with charts, lines, and
values. Notes can be added to this area with stylus.
② Icon Display Area ：Displays icons representing functions. Different icons
are displayed on different screens.
③ Margin Display Area ：Displays COURSE, RUDDER, GPS／ALARM, time,
and spinner.
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2.2.1 Function of Margin Display Area

[Link] COURSE, RUDDER Angle display

Indicates course and rudder values. Both values are updated every 1.2 seconds.
If the data is not received, ***.** is displayed. (See [Link] Pen up)

[Link] GPS display / Alarm display

GPS data is logged to onboard memory, but it is not displayed on the screen.

While receiving the GPS signal, is displayed.

When the GPS signal is interrupted for 3 seconds or longer, this field turns blank.
Also, this field preferentially indicates alarms: onboard memory alarm (OM_ALM：xxx)
and SD memory card alarm (SD_ALM：xxx).

So, if alarm is issued, alarm indication overrides in this field.

[Link] Spinner
Spinner indicates chart speed, and the blue line makes one turn
every 1.2 seconds.
Symbol “N” = Chart speed is normal.
Symbol “F” = Chart speed is fast.
If system failure occurs, spinner will stop or make a random
movement.
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2.3 Key Panel

④ ② ①

⑤ ③

① Power Switch ：Turns power ON/OFF.

② Key Switch ：Key switches for operations. Upon power on, these
switches are illuminated by backlight.
③ Touch pen ：Touch pen and its slot. Touch pen is used to write notes on
the touch panel LCD.
④ Status display LED ：Displays the system status by two different colors.
- Green light: Normal status.
- Red light: Alarm status
If an alarm is issued or sensor signal is interrupted for 3
seconds, the LED turns red.
⑤ SD memory card slot ：Accepts SD memory card drive. Specified SD memory card
supplied by Yokogawa Denshikiki must be used for proper
operation.

Note
・ Inserting an SD memory card
Insert an SD memory card only when you export the recorded data into the card.
If SD memory card is left in the slot for a long period of time, the card may slide out or
the slot may be damaged due to vibration etc.
・ Please close the memory card slot cover during normal use.
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3. Display Introduction and Operation

You can switch displays by touching icons or key switch operation as per below diagram.

Operation flowchart

Name of mode Function Page

1 Operation mode Displays the recording chart. 3-3

2 Reproduce mode Redisplays the recorded chart. 3-7
3 Handwriting mode Adds information to the chart with stylus. 3-9
4 Cleaning mode Disables the touch panel for cleaning the LCD. 3-10
5 Time search Searches the chart by specifying the time. 3-8
6 Calibration mode Adjusts the position of the touch panel. 4-5
Operating SD memory card Copies the logged data from onboard memory to
7 3-11
mode SD memory card. Buffer clears the logged data.
8 Serial terminal mode Displays the received serial data. 3-13
9 LCD setting Sets the backlight’s brilliance and contrast. 4-2
10 Date and time setting Sets time. 4-5
11 Various setting Setting feed speed and etc. 4-6
Note
MDR290 has two types, one is single channel type, and the other is dual channel type.
Operation mode screen of single channel type shows Heading and Quadrant. And, the
same of dual channel type shows Heading, Quadrant, and rudder angle. In this manual,
the screen image of dual channel type is used.
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3.1 Startup and Shutdown

3.1.1 Startup
When the power switch is turned ON (l), the recorder will start up.
If launched normally, the boot screen is displayed first. And it changes to operation mode
screen, and starts logging the data.

3.1.2 Shutdown
The recorder will shut down by turning OFF(o) the power switch.
Also, “Operating SD memory card mode” has shut down function, as well as reboots
function.

3.1.3 Other startup function

・Starting up with Calibration mode
Hold down the “SET” key, and turn on the power switch. Recorder will start up in
Calibration mode directly. (See 4.2.2 Calibration mode)

・Starting up with Backlight Default

Hold down the “NEXT” key, and turn on the power switch. Backlight’s brilliance and
contrast will return to default setting.
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3.2 Operation mode

Operation mode is basic screen with this recorder. Touch panel operation is available
with most functions. When exiting Cleaning mode, you can only use the key switch.

3.2.1 Operation mode

This screen displays heading and rudder angle by chart.
You can move to other modes by touching icons.

・Quadrant display area, Heading display area, Rudder display area

Received data is recorded and displayed in these areas.
Latest data is displayed at the top of the screen, and the screen scrolls downwards.

・List of icons

LOCK Moves to Cleaning mode by pressing this icon for 2 seconds or

(HOLD) more.
Setting Moves to LCD setting display
Redisplay Move to Reproduce mode
Pen Move to Handwriting mode
Handwriting Moves to Reproduce mode, and displays the latest point of
search handwritten note.
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[Link] Quadrant display area (ZONE)・Heading display area (COURSE)

Displays the heading in 4 quadrants, each representing 90-deg.
ZONE COURSE Arrowed line indicates the direction of increment.

1 0°＜ 90°

2 90°＜ 180°

3 180°＜ 270°

4 270°＜ 360°

1 360°＝0° Restarts from zone 1

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[Link] Rudder angle display area

RUDDER(40゜model)
Rudder angle RUDDER
PORT 0 ～ 40゜ 0～-40DEGREE
MIDSHIP 0DEGREE
STARBORD 0 ～ 40゜ 0～40DEGREE

RUDDER (45゜model)
Rudder angle RUDDER
PORT 0 ～ 45゜ 0～, -45DEGREE
MIDSHIP 0DEGREE
STARBORD 0 ～ 45゜ 0～45DEGREE

RUDDER (80゜model)
Rudder angle RUDDER
PORT 0 ～ 80゜ 0～-80DEGREE
MIDSHIP 0DEGREE
STARBORD 0 ～ 80゜ 0～80DEGREE

[Link] Scroll speed (NORMAL/FAST)

・Chart scroll speed
Scroll speed can be confirmed by the spinner
(See pictures on the right).
Normal: Scrolls one dot every 36 seconds.
Fast: Scrolls one dot every 3.6 seconds.
Scroll speed can be changed during operation. In Reproduce mode, blue line is
displayed for NORMAL scroll speed, and yellow line for FAST scroll speed.
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[Link] Time Stamp

Time stamp is added to the chart when power is turned on and also every half-page is
scrolled.
To have half-page scrolled, it takes the time below.
NORMAL: 120minutes, FAST: 12 minutes

system power START YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS

on

scrolled half YYYY/MM/DD HH:MM:SS

page [Link] [Link] COURSE RUDDER

The horizontal line is the time stamp position.

[Link] Pen up (Data input timeout)

If the receiving data is interrupted for 3 seconds or more, the recorder gets into the Pen
up.
In case of GYRO or PILOT signal time-out, data field changes to ***.**, and it stops

plotting the chart lines. While GPS signal is interrupted, mark will not be
displayed in this field.
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3.2.2 Reproduce mode

Recorder chart can be redisplayed in this mode.
Data logging continues in the background during this mode.

・List of icons
HOME Moves to Operation mode
Previous Scrolls and displays the older data.
Next Scrolls and displays the newer data.
Handwriting Moves to handwriting mode
mode
Handwrite Moves to the latest point of handwritten note.
search
Time search Moves to the Time search display.
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3.2.3 Search function

Recorded data can be searched in two ways as below.

[Link] Handwriting search

The latest point of handwritten note can be searched by touching the Handwriting
search icon. By touching the icon, previous handwritten notes are displayed one by one.

[Link] Time search

Touch the Time search icon to enter this mode.
<How to search the chart by Time>
1) Touch the data input field. (“YYYY”, “MM”, “DD”, “HH”, “MM”, “SS”)
2) Touch the Numerical keypad, and enter time and date.
3) Touch the SERCH icon. Then you move to the target recorded data.

・List of icons
CANCEL Moves to Reproduce mode

・Input range

2000～2099 1～12 1～31

0～23 0～59 0～59

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3.2.4 Handwriting mode

In Operation mode and Reproduce mode, you can add notes by using the stylus.
Touch the pen icon to enter Handwriting mode.
Handwritten data can be added and saved on the chart, and it can be searched in
Reproduce mode.

・List of icons
OK Saves the added handwritten data, and returns to Operation mode or
Reproduce mode.
Pen Changes the pen’s diameter (thickness).
Trash Cancels the added data, which is not saved yet.
Color Displays the selected pen color.
Color Selects the pen color.
palette

Note
・ After touching the OK icon, you cannot delete the added data from the saved
chart.
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3.2.5 Cleaning mode

Touch panel can be disabled to clean the LCD display.

Holding LOCK icon to enter the Cleaning mode.

<Exit Cleaning mode >

Press and hold down “MENU” key for 3 seconds to return to the Operation mode.

PUSH MENU SW icon is not valid in this mode.

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3.2.6 Operating SD memory card mode

Exports the logged data from onboard memory to SD memory card.

You can move to Operating SD memory card mode by Touching SD memory card
icon in various setting modes and serial terminal mode.

・List of icons
HOME Moves to Operation mode
Setting Moves to various setting modes
Serial terminal Moves to Serial terminal mode

Note
・ Inserting an SD memory card
Insert an SD memory card only when you export the recorded data into the card.
If SD memory card is left in the slot for a long period of time, the card may slide out or
the slot may be damaged due to vibration etc.
・ Please close the memory card slot cover during normal use.
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[Link] Operation panel

Indicates if the SD memory card is present or absent.

1) X mark indicates the SD memory card is not inserted.
2) Insert the SD memory card. Then X mark disappears, and it becomes
ready to export the data.
<To eject the SD memory card>

1) Touch the SD memory card icon.

2) SD memory card icon changes to icon.

3) And it becomes ready to eject SD memory card from the slot.

Displays the available free space in the SD memory card.

Exports the logged data from onboard memory to SD memory card.

Touching this icon will display the size of the logged data. Prepare the SD
memory card having free space larger than the logged data size.
To start recording into the SD memory card, choose OK at the prompt
(“OK/CANCEL”). Touching OK will start exporting the data.
The data logging will stop during the export.
Starts clearing the onboard memory buffer.
During the buffer clear data logging is stopped.

Restarts the system.

[Link] Terminal
Displays the functional message on the terminal.

Note
・ When the onboard memory becomes full, recorder will stop data logging.
・ For regular maintenance, export and backup the data into SD memory card and clear
the buffer, every month.

Note
・ The data logging stops during “export data” or “buffer clear”.
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3.2.7 Serial terminal mode

Serial terminal mode displays the serial data received at three ports by ASCII format.
Touching serial terminal icon in Operating SD memory card mode will move you to
this mode.
<Following functions are disabled in this mode>
・Main Function Display Area: Stops displaying the received data and saving the chart
image into the onboard memory.
・Margin Display Area: COURSE, RUDDER, GPS, and UTC Spinner are not
displayed.

・List of icons
HOME Moves to the Operation mode
Setting Moves to the Various setting
Pause / Start Pause : Stops receiving the signal.
Start : Starts receiving the signal.
Operating SD memory Moves to the Operating SD memory card mode
card mode
Selects COM port.
：GYRO ：PILOT ：GPS
Note
Received data is not logged in this mode. After checking the serial signal, make sure to
return to Operation mode.
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3.3 External SD memory card operations

The followings are the SD memory card operations.
Please refer to “6.2 Safekeeping the logging data” for operation order.

Insert the SD memory card to SD memory card slot. Then X mark disappears.
②

Displays the SD memory card’s free space.

If SD memory card does not have enough free space, save the files in SD memory to PC,
and make sufficient room to backup logged date from MDR290.
③

SD memory card
does not have
enough free
space.
③ Starts exporting the logged data to SD memory card.
Note) Data logging will stop during the export.

④ When the export is finished, system will request to restart the system.
Touch “OK” and restart the system.
After exporting the logged data into SD memory card, check the data on PC.
And, clear the buffer on the onboard memory.
Note) When the onboard memory becomes full, recorder will stops data logging.
⑥

Starts clearing the buffer in the onboard memory.

Note) Stops logging the data.
⑦ After the buffer clear, system will request to restart the system.
Touch “OK,” and restart the system.
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Note
・ When the onboard memory becomes full, recorder will stop data logging.
・ For regular maintenance, export and backup the data into SD memory card and clear
the buffer every month.

Note
・ The data logging stops during “export data” or “buffer clear”.
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3.4 SD memory card PC operation

Exported data (“3.3 External SD memory card operations”) can be displayed on PC
monitor.

3.4.1 Chart data

Exported chart with handwritings can be saved on SD card as JPEG image file. And, the
file can be displayed on PC monitor.
File name: 0001_S_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.jpg～1920_S_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.jpg
(“_S”=Single or STBD rudder angle, “_P”=PORT rudder angle)

3.4.2 Logging data

Exported logging data is saved in SD memory card in MDR290 ordinal format (.AAA).
Keep this file together with JPEG image file on PC.
Note
Each “.AAA” file is exported by cryptogram. You cannot open the file on PC.
These files should be kept in SD memory card or on PC for analysis of any accident.

3.4.3 Folder arrangement in SD memory card

Exported chart and logging data are stored in the folders like the below.

<Information for Logging data (.AAA file) >

1) Size of .AAA file
This recorder makes logging file (.AAA file) every time it’s powered ON.
If the recorder is powered on with no signal received, the .AAA file of 0KB is made and
saved in the onboard memory.
2) Maximum size of .AAA file
One .AAA file can hold one million serial sentences. When it has reached one million
serial sentences, MDR290 will make a new .AAA file. .AAA file filled with one million
serial sentences will be approx. 40MB size.
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4. Setting
Paper-less Course Recorder MDR290 has 3 setting screens.
You can move to the next setting screen by touching the setting icon.

● Setting 1: LCD setting

- LCD backlight adjustment
- LCD brilliance adjustment
- LCD contrast adjustment.

● Setting 2: Date and time setting

- Date, Time setting
- Touch screen calibration

● Setting 3: Various setting

- Day / Night mode select
- Feed speed setting
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4.1 Setting 1: LCD setting

LCD setting has 10 levels LCD backlight adjustment and 32 levels brilliance and contrast
adjustment.

・List of icons
HOME Saves the setting, and moves to the Operation mode.
Setting Saves the setting, and moves to the Setting 2: Date and time setting.
Day / Night Change the Day / Night display on the Operation mode.

4.1.1 LCD level control

Blue bar indicates the level of LCD’s brilliance and contrast.
LCD level control button.
[－] : Reduces LCD level, [＋] : Increases LCD level.
Adjusts LCD backlight with status LED, key switch’s dimmer
level.

Adjusts the LCD’s brilliance level.

Adjusts the LCD’s contrast level.

Note
<Blackout, Whiteout the screen, and default dimmer setting>
Maximum LCD level will make the display “blackout” or “whiteout”.
In this case, please reset to the default dimmer setting.
Default dimmer setting : Hold down the “NEXT” key, and power OFF and ON.
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4.1.2 Day / Night mode select

Select DAY/NIGHT icons, and touch the HOME icon. Operation mode display
changes to “DAY” or “NIGHT” mode.
Backlight, and brilliance and contrast levels will also change to “DAY” or “NIGHT” setting.
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4.2 Setting 2: Date and time setting

Date and time setting screen has the following 2 functions.
- Date and time setting
- Touch screen calibration

・List of icons
HOME Moves to the Operation mode
Setting Moves to the Setting 3: Various setting
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4.2.1 Date and time setting

・GPS input
Adjusts the time data by GPS clock data.
This icon is valid when GPS signal input is available.

Recorder’s internal clock is independent from GPS clock.

However it will be adjusted automatically when the time difference becomes 3 seconds
or more.

・Manual input
Touch the each date and time’s frame and input the value by numerical keyboard.
New time count shall start once the value input is complete.

・Input range

2000～2099 1～12 1～31

0～23 0～59 0～59

If an invalid value is entered, the recorder will automatically display a valid value.
Example) 2/31 (Feb 31) -> 3/1 (Mar 1)

After adjusting the recorder’s clock, time stamp is added to the chart data.

4.2.2 Touch screen calibration

Adjust the touch panel’s position

[+] targets are displayed on all four corners of the screen.

Touch and hold the targets at the center with touch pen (in the
order of left top, right top, left bottom, and right bottom) until
they disappear. After all targets disappear, it moves to the
Operation mode.

Hold down the “SET” key with turn on the power switch. Recorder will start up Calibration
mode directly.
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4.3 Setting 3: Various setting

Various setting display has DAY/NIGHT mode, Feed rate, and Per feed.
Each setting can be changed by touching the frame. And the set value can be saved by
touching the Home or Setting icon. COM1 to COM3’s baud rate are for indication only
(these cannot be changed).

・List of icons
HOME Moves to the Operation mode
Setting Moves to the Setting 1: LCD setting
Serial terminal Moves to the Serial terminal mode
Operating SD memory card Moves to the Operating SD memory card mode
mode

4.3.1 Select a color palette (DAY/NIGHT mode)

DAY/NIGHT mode can be selected by touching the frame. This is same as 4.1.2
Day / Night mode select.
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4.3.2 Adjustment of display brilliance (Lighting time of the screen)

Setting the lighting time of the LCD backlight, key switch and status LED.
ON: Backlight is on all the time
OFF: Backlight is turned off after 10 seconds.
Can be turned on again by touching the screen or key switch operation
3/5/10: Backlight is turned off after 3 minutes, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
Can be turned on again by touching the screen or key switch operation

4.3.3 Feed rate ( Chart scroll speed)

Setting of the chart scroll speed on Operation mode display.
Normal: Scrolls one dot every 36 seconds. 1 screen / 240minutes.
Fast: Scrolls one dot every 3.6 seconds. 1 screen / 24 minutes.

4.3.4 Per feed (Scroll value on the Reproduce mode)

Setting of the chart scroll value on the Reproduce
mode.
50 ：1/8 page
100：1/4 page
200：1/2 page
400：1 page
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4.4 Key switches operation

Key switch operation is activated by pressing the MENU key on the Operation mode.
Touch panel operation is unavailable during the key switch operation.
You can change the key switch operation to touch panel operation by touching the
HOME icon.

Key switch operation can be used on 2 modes, as below.

Setting 1: LCD setting
Setting 3: Various setting
Note) “Setting 2: Date and time setting” can only be used by Touch panel operation.

4.4.1 Setting 1: LCD setting (Key switches operation)

MENU key: Selects the items to adjust.

SET(+), NEXT(-) key: Adjusts the value on each item.
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4.4.2 Setting 3: Various setting (Key switches operation)

MENU key: Selects the items to adjust.

SET(+), NEXT(-) key: Adjusts value on each item
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5. Specifications

5.1 Power supply, Power consumption

Power supply 100 V~240V AC ±10% 50/60 Hz ±5 % 1φ

Power consumption Lower than 25 VA

5.2 Environmental Specification

Temperature range Operating -15 to +55 ℃

Storage -20 to +60 ℃
Humidity 95 [%] RH (no condensation )
Vibration ±[1 mm] ±10 [%] (5 [Hz] to 13.2[Hz])
Max. acceleration 7[m/s2] (13.2[Hz]から100[Hz])
IP level Appropriate IP22
Insulation resistance More than 10MΩ by 500V megger

5.3 Storage media

Onboard memory Micro SD memory card

Capacity About 1 month
SD memory card SD memory card (Max. 2GB)
Format FAT32
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5.4 Input signal Specifications and Circuits

Connection Circuit / signal Specification

Circuit

Hardware IEC61162-1, IEC61162-2

setting Transmission rate: 4800bps / 38400bps
Data bit: 8bit
Parity None
Stop bit 1
Format Gyro compass input $xxHDT / $HEHRC, $HCHRC / $xxTHS
(Talker ID：EI, GA, GP, HE, HC, HN, II, IN)
Autopilot input $AGRSA
GPS (IEC61162-1) $GPZDA
See Appendix-3 Serial Signal Format for the details of each signal format.
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5.5 Dip Switch settings

SW1-1 SW1-2 GYRO NMEA0183 header select

OFF OFF $xxHDT
ON OFF $HEHRC,$HCHRC
OFF ON $xxTHS

SW1-5 Rudder angle select

OFF Single rudder angle or STBD rudder angle
ON PORT rudder angle

SW1-7 SW1-8 Reserved

OFF OFF Fixed
Changing of this setting will make the unit out of warranty.

SW2-1 COM1:GYRO baud rate

OFF 4800bps
ON 38400bps

SW2-2 COM2:PILOT baud rate

OFF 4800bps
ON 38400bps

SW2-3 COM3:GPS baud rate

OFF 4800bps
ON 38400bps

SW2-4 SW2-5 Rudder angle range select

OFF OFF 40
ON OFF 45
OFF ON 80
ON ON OFF

SW2-6 Reserved
OFF Fixed
Changing of this setting will make the unit out of warranty.

SW2-7 SW2-8 Reserved

OFF OFF Fixed
Changing of this setting will make the unit out of warranty.
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6. Maintenance, Inspection

6.1 Daily inspection, Regular inspection

Implement the following procedures in the daily and regular inspection, for safekeeping
the data and maintain the Paper-less Course Recorder in a state of normal working
Inspection item and recommended inspection interval is as below.
Recommended
Inspection item Inspection Contents and Procedure
Inspection Interval

1 Continuation of Check if “Pen up” occurred or not in the Once/day

the recording Operation mode display. (See [Link] Pen (at an arrival)
up (Data input timeout))
2 Operation of Touch the Setting icon, and check if the Once/week
LCD with touch screen changes properly. (See 4. Setting )
panel
3 Clean the LCD Move to the Cleaning mode, and clean the Once/week
with touch panel LCD with touch panel (stylus) by soft cloth.
(3.2.5 Cleaning mode)
4 Time correction Recorder’s internal clock is independent Once/week
from GPS clock. Adjust the time when GPS
(UTC)
is not connected and the time difference is
large. (See 4.2.1 Date and time setting)
5 Touch pen Adjust the touch pen position. As needed
Calibration (See 4.2.2 Touch screen calibration)
6 Safekeeping the Every one calendar month, transfer the Once/month
logging data from onboard memory to SD
logging data
memory card.(See 6.2 Safekeeping the
logging data)
6.2 Safekeeping the logged data
Once every calendar month, transfer the logged data from onboard memory to SD
memory card. (See 3.3 External SD memory card operations)
1) Move from Operation mode display to various setting display by touching the
Setting icon.
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2) Move from Various setting display to External SD memory card operation mode by
touching the SD memory card icon.

3) Insert SD memory card into SD memory card slot.

4) Check the SD card space by touching the icon.

5) Load the File Export by touching the icon. Then, it becomes ready to
start writing.

6) Touch the icon, in order to start writing to the SD memory card.

After starting, the progress(and results) are displayed.

7) After the export, touch the icon, and restart the system.
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6.3 Delete the logged data

Delete the onboard memory and make free space for 1 month recording.
See 3.2.6 Operating SD memory card mode

Note
・ When the onboard memory becomes full, the recorder will stop logging the data.
・ Export the data and clear the buffer once every month.

Note

・When the onboard memory becomes full, error code 030 or 040 appears in
area.
・If these codes appear, export the data and clear the buffer..

1) Move from Operation mode display to Various setting display by touching the
Setting icon.

2) Move from Various setting display to External SD memory card operation mode by
touching the SD memory card icon.

3) Start clearing the buffer by touching the icon.

4) After clearing the buffer, touch the icon, and restart the system.
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6.4 Formatting SD memory card

To format your SD memory card, use SD Formatter by SD Association.

Download
[Link]

Output setting of SD Formatter

Format type ：Full(Overwrite)
Format size adjustment ：ON

Note
Select the file system FAT32.
Paper-less Course Recorder cannot read NTFS, exFAT format.

Note
Use only specified SD memory card by Yokogawa Denshikiki.
Using other SD memory card may cause the logging data being lost.

6.5 System information

The system information is displayed on the LCD setting screen.

Firmware

Internal memory
MEMORY ID： 86（0F 5F E7 5B A6 54 11 A6 2F 6D 09 2C 9E 71）
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7. Troubleshooting
7.1 Error contents and countermeasure

Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure

1 After power is ON, Power supply fail Check the voltage of U,V
Status display LED terminal by tester
and LCD with touch Fuse element is cut Check the Fuse element
panel are not power down
ON LCD display Touch the LCD display
automatically power off Or, make power OFF and ON
2 After power is ON, Touch panel fail Please contact service dept.
Status display LED is
lit but LCD with touch
panel is not power
ON
3 Key switch is Touch panel fail ・Turn power OFF and ON
available but LCD ・Please contact service dept.
with touch panel is
not activated.
4 After power is ON, Onboard memory failure ・Turn power OFF and ON
“Onboard memory: ・If the problem persists, please
contact service dept.
Not detect” appears
and the chart is not
displayed.
5 Touch Setting Touch panel fail ・Turn power OFF and ON
icon but display ・Startup with Calibration mode
by pressing “SET” key with
does not change
power ON.
・If the problem persists, please
contact service dept.
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Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure

6

Pen up the Course Heading signal input fail ・Check the cable connection
(Signal polarity)
・Check the signal output from
Gyro compass.
Pen up the Rudder Rudder signal input fail ・Check the cable connection
(Signal polarity)
・Check the signal output from
Auto pilot.
Pen up the GPS GPS signal input fail ・Check the cable connection
(Signal polarity)
・Check the signal output from
GPS.
7

Spinner is ・Hung-up the unit ・Power off and restart the unit
stopped. ・CPU error ・Please contact to service dept.
・Onboard memory error Check the 7.2 Error message
Alarm informed ・SD memory card error
8 Push any switch but Switch error Please contact service dept.
not active.
・SET Switch
・NEXT Switch
・MENU Switch
9 Blackout or Whiteout Set the dimmer to Startup with Backlight Default by
the display. maximum or minimum pressing “NEXT” key with power
ON.
level.
(See 4.1 Setting 1: LCD
setting)
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7.2 Error message

List of error messages and countermeasures. If the error is occurred, check the 7.2.2
Error code list.

7.2.1 Outline of error message

Error messages are indicated at the center of Margin display area. Almost alarms occur
from onboard memory and SD memory card error.

Error display
Any error is indicated with three-digit number, Ex “001”.
1) Alarm is not indicated on Calibration mode and serial terminal mode.
2) “SD_ALM” is indicated with three-digit number.
If three-digit number as “0” then onboard memory error and “1” as SD memory card
error.

Example 1) “OM_ALM:013” : Onboard memory error

Example 2) “SD_ALM:163” : SD memory card error
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7.2.2 Error code list

Error
Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure
code
001 Internal memory is Onboard memory Please contact to service dept.
not recognized. contact failure
or memory damage.
002 File system error Damaged onboard Please contact to service dept.
memory.
003 Memory buffer full Reached the end of Copy the logging data to SD
data chart paper memory card, after clean up the
(Information) onboard memory

010 Plot file open error Onboard memory failure Please contact to service dept.

011 Plot file seek error

012 Plot file write error

(For 1st making)

013 Plot file write error

(For usual)
014 Plot file write error
(manual write)

015 Plot file load error

020 Search file open

error
021 Search file write
error
(For 1st making)
022 Search file seek
error
023 Search file write
error
024 Search file load
error
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Error
Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure
code
040 Maximum file No. The logging data files Export the logging data to SD
on the onboard have reached to the memory card, after clean up the
memory maximum number. onboard memory
(Information)
041 Logging file open Onboard memory failure Please contact service dept.
error

042 Next logging file Damaged onboard Create new file automatically
open error. memory. and continue the logging
(Information)

043 Cannot write time Damaged onboard Please contact service dept.
in logging file. memory.

044 Logging file write

error

050 [Link] file open

error

051 [Link] file seek

error

052 [Link] file write

error

053 [Link] file load

error
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Error code Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure

080 Export operation : Damaged onboard Please contact service dept.
logging file open memory.
error
181 Export operation : Damaged SD memory Use the new SD memory card
file output error card.
182 Export operation : In case of the SD card slot
file write error failure, please contact service
dept.
083 Export operation : Damaged onboard Please contact service dept.
[Link] file open memory.
error

184 Export operation : Damaged SD memory Use the new SD memory card
file output error card.
In case of the SD card slot
185 Export operation : failure, please contact service
file write error dept.
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Error
Error Contents Presumption Cause Countermeasure
code
086 Cannot delete System failure Please contact to service dept.
[Link] under
Buffer Clear
087 Cannot delete
[Link] under
Buffer Clear
088 Cannot delete
Rudder chat folder
under Buffer Clear

089 Cannot delete

logging file under
Buffer Clear
090 Delete logging file
folder under Buffer
Clear
091 Delete [Link]
under Buffer Clear
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8. Installation
8.1 Installation

8.1.1 Installation

● Install the recorder indoors in a location that meets the following conditions.
・ Minimum Mechanical Vibrations
Choose an installation location with the minimal mechanical vibration.
Installing the recorder in a location with large mechanical vibration not only causes
adverse effects on the equipment, but may also hinder normal recording.
・ Horizontal installation
Install the recorder horizontally (However, the recorder can be inclined reclined up to
30 degrees for panel mounting).

Note
・ Condensation may occur if the recorder is moved to another place where both the
ambient temperature and humidity are higher, or if the temperature changes rapidly.
In addition, measurement errors will occur, when using thermocouples. In this case,
let the recorder adjust to the new environment for at least one hour before using it.

● Do not install the recorder in the following places.

・ Outdoors
・ In Direct Sunlight or Near Heat Sources
Install the recorder in a place with small temperature fluctuations near room
temperature (23℃). Placing the recorder in direct sunlight or near heat appliances
can cause adverse effects on the internal circuitry.
・ Where an Excessive Amount of Soot, Steam, Moisture, Dust, or Corrosive
Gases are present.
Soot, steam, moisture, dust, and corrosive gases will adversely affect the recorder.
Avoid such locations.
・ Near Strong Magnetic Field Sources
Do not bring magnets or instruments that produce electromagnetic fields close to the
recorder.
Operating the recorder in strong magnetic fields can cause errors in the
measurements.
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8.1.2 Installation Procedure

Mount the recorder on a steel panel between 2 mm and 26 mm thick.

[ Panel-mount type ]
1. Install the course recorder on the front of the panel.
2. Insert four M5 screws into the bezel on the panel.
[ Wall-mount type ]
1. Insert four M8 screws into the bezel on the panel.

8.2 Wiring
Before wiring the instrument, be sure to read the following.

8.2.1 Power Supply Wiring

(1) Turn the power off and remove the course recorder from panel or recorder’s body first.
(2) Connect the power cable to the power supply terminals.

・ To prevent the possibility of electric shock, ensure that the main power supply
switch is turned off.
・ Before switching on the power, be sure to ground the protective ground
terminal using a ground resistance of 100 Ω or less.
・ Install a switch in the power supply line to enable the instrument to be
isolated from the main power supply.

Switch specifications
Steady-state More than 0.5 A
current rating:
Rush current More than 10 A
rating:

・ Connect a fuse in the power supply line.

2 A to 15 A
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8.2.2 Input Signal Wiring

(1) Turn the power switch off and remove the course recorder from panel or body first.
(2) Connect the input wires to the input terminals.

■Take steps to ensure that noise does not get into the measurement circuit.

TERMINAL CONNECTIONS

Ｕ Ｖ ＋ － ＋ － ＋ －

１ ２ ３ ４ ５ ６ ７ ８ ９ 10

POWER SUPPLY

GYRO SIGNAL INPUT

SIGNAL GRAND

AUTO PILOT SIGNAL INPUT

GPS SIGNAL INPUT

To prevent the risk of an electric shock, insure that the main power supply switch is
turned off.
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■The method of wiring

(1) Insert a tool into the driver hole and push the spring inside.
(2) Insert a cable into the cable hole and remove the tool.
(do not clamp the covering of cable)
(3) Make sure cables are connected securely.

③
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8.3 Installation Procedure（First Start Up Procedure）

Check the working condition of connected

devices (i.e. Gyro, Autopilot, GPS)

Cable connecting terminal

8.2 Wiring

3.1 Startup and Shutdown

Power switch

4.3 Setting 3:
Various setting

Setting icon

3.2 Operation By touching the setting icon,

mode various settings and
Date/Time can be set.

4.2.1 Date and time

setting
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Appendix-1 Block Diagram

A-2

Appendix-2 Components List

No PARTS NAME PART NO. No PARTS NAME PART NO.

1 BEZEL (CC24) V8112HA 14 CPU BD (SINGLE) V8112GF
1 BEZEL (2.5G7/2) V8112HB 14 CPU BD (DUAL) V8112GH
1 BEZEL (7.5BG7/2) V8112HC 45 FUSE (AGB 250V 2A) A1031EF
8 LCD V8817JU 85 PEN V8112HU
11 TAPPING SCREW Y9005TS 86 CAP V8112HS
12 LCD FRAME ASSY V8225SB 87 NYLON RIVBET V8810UP
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No PARTS NAME PART NO. No PARTS NAME PART NO.

99 SCREW V8813BT 95 BOX (CC24) V8112JA
95 BOX (2.5G7/2) V8112JB
95 BOX (7.5BG7/2) V8112JC

Front Back

No PARTS NAME PART NO. No PARTS NAME PART NO.

93 SD MEMORY CARD A1005NL
(IC MEDIA)
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Appendix-3 Serial Signal Format

■ Paper-less Course Recorder regular data format

Data Type Input

Heading (Gyro input) $xxHDT / $HEHRC, $HCHRC / $xxTHS
(Talker ID：EI, GA, GP, HE, HC, HN. II, IN)
Rudder angle (Pilot input) $AGRSA
Time (GPS input (IEC61162-1)) $GPZDA

■ IEC61162-1 (NMEA) sentence

● HDT

● HRC

● THS
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● RSA

● ZDA
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Appendix-4 Switch setting V8112GF(V8112GH)

Gyro input port has circuits selectable between IEC61162-1 and IEC61162-2.
IEC61162-1 or IEC61162-2 can be set by SW5, SW6 switch positions on the V8112GF
SH CPU BD ASSY(SINGLE), V8112GH SH CPU BD ASSY(DUAL).

■ PCB (V8112GF or V8112GH)

SW3
SW6
SW5

SW4

SW1

SW2 JP1～JP5

● SW1, SW2 (Unused)

SW1 CAN A Terminator (Unused)

OFF Not use the terminator
ON Use the terminator

SW2 CAN B Terminator (Unused)

OFF Not use the terminator
ON Use the terminator
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● SW3 (Effective the SW5, SW6 on -2 position)

SW3 Terminator of gyro input port for

OFF Not use the terminator
ON Use the terminator (default)

● SW4

SW4 Reset switch(Hardware reset)

● SW5 (Arrange same setting both SW5 and SW6)

SW5 GYRO input port arrange

-1 IEC61162-1
-2 IEC61162-2

● SW6 (Arrange same setting both SW5 and SW6)

SW6 GYRO input port arrange

-1 IEC61162-1
-2 IEC61162-2

● JP1

JP1 CPU FAIL

1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output
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● JP2～JP5 ( JP2～JP5 are spares)

JP2 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output

JP3 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output

JP4 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output

JP5 Spare
1-2 Normal open output (default)
2-3 Normal close output
MDR290 Paper-less Course Recorder User’s Manual
Manual No. ：IM80B10M16E

June, 2014 1st Edition

Mar, 2016 2nd Edition
Jan, 2017 3rd Edition