Netwave PCM Module Model RUT-01000.Equivalent to RUT-01000BA

The Netwave (Rutter) RUT-01000 is a Power Control Module (PCM), also referred to as a Power Control Center (PCC). It is a core hardware component of the Rutter VDR-100G2 and VDR-100G3 Voyage Data Recorder systems.

The model number RUT-01000 is the base designation for the board/module, while RUT-01000BA (often noted as “Version 2”) is the specific revised version. They are technically equivalent and interchangeable in most service scenarios.

Model Equivalence: RUT-01000 vs. RUT-01000BA

In maritime logistics, these two numbers refer to the same functional part:

RUT-01000: The general part number found in many early technical manuals.
RUT-01000BA: The specific revision (often marked as V2) typically found on the physical PCB label.
Compatibility: If your manual calls for a RUT-01000, the BA version is the standard modern replacement.

Technical Specification

Technical Description

The PCM acts as the “power hub” for the entire VDR system. It is housed within the Data Processing Unit (DPU) or Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) and performs several critical functions:

Power Distribution: It takes the primary ship’s power (converted to DC) and distributes it to peripheral modules such as the Audio Module (RUT-01050), Video Module, and NMEA interfaces.
Battery Management: Manages the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system, ensuring the VDR continues to record for the legally required period (usually 2 hours) if ship’s main power is lost.
System Status Monitoring: It communicates the power health status (AC fail, battery low, etc.) to the Data Management Module (DMM), which then triggers alerts on the bridge.
Circuit Protection: Contains integrated circuit breakers and switches to isolate various system components during maintenance.

Feature	Detail
System Compatibility	Rutter VDR-100G2, VDR-100G2S, VDR-100G3
Input Voltage	Typically 24VDC (regulated from PSU)
Output Channels	Dedicated ports for Audio, Video, and NMEA modules
LED Indicators	Power Status, Module Activity, and Fault Alarms
Country of Origin	Canada (Rutter Technologies)