The JRC JCY-1900 is a fourth-generation Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) designed to continuously record essential navigation, communication, audio, and operational data from a vessel. It complies with the IMO VDR performance requirements of MSC.333(90) and incorporates the revised requirements associated with MSC.494(104).

The system records information from shipboard sensors, radar, ECDIS, AIS, VHF, microphones, BNWAS, speed and distance measuring equipment, and other connected navigation systems. It includes both fixed and float-free protective capsules, each providing 48 hours of recording.

Technical Specification

Parameter	Specification
Manufacturer	JRC – Japan Radio Co., Ltd.
Model	JCY-1900
Equipment Type	Voyage Data Recorder (VDR)
IMO Performance Standard	MSC.333(90), revised requirements including MSC.494(104)
Operation Display	7-inch WVGA colour LCD
Display Resolution	800 × 480 pixels
Operation	Touch panel + rotary/push control
Fixed Protective Capsule	NDH-338
Float-Free Capsule	NDH-339B
Fixed Capsule Recording	48 hours
Fixed Capsule Capacity	32 GB
Float-Free Capsule Recording	48 hours
Float-Free Capsule Capacity	80 GB
Internal SSD Recording	720 hours / 30 days
Internal SSD Capacity	512 GB
Sensor Data Interval	Normally 1 second, depending on input
Audio Recording	Continuous
Image Recording	3 images / 15 seconds
Sensor Serial Inputs	22 × IEC 61162-1, 2 × IEC 61162-2
LAN Inputs	24 × IEC 61162-450
Microphone Inputs	8
VHF Audio Inputs	4
Radar/ECDIS Inputs	6
Dry Contact Inputs	32 standard option / 64 with additional converter
Analog Inputs	8, optional
Power Supply	100–120 VAC ±10%, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz
Alternative Power Supply	200–240 VAC ±10%, 1-phase, 50/60 Hz
Normal Power Consumption	Approximately 70 W
UPS/Battery Charging Consumption	Approximately 230 W
Recording Control Unit Weight	Approximately 22.5 kg
Fixed Capsule Weight	Approximately 6.8 kg
Float-Free Capsule Weight	Approximately 5.2 kg including EPIRB, bracket and cable