Technical Specification

1. General Specifications:

• Model Name: RUT-01007 (also sometimes referred to as RT-2150 in earlier or equivalent contexts)
• Purpose: User Interface, Alarm Annunciator, and Control Panel for Rutter VDR/S-VDR systems.
• Compatibility: Rutter VDR-100G2/G2S, VDR-100G3/G3S.
• Manufacturer: Rutter Technologies Inc. (Canada)

2. Display & User Interface:

• Display Type: LCD display (typically monochrome or basic color, designed for clarity in various lighting conditions).
• Indicators: Multiple LED indicators for system status (e.g., Recording, Alarm, Power, Malfunction, Data Download).
• Controls:
  • Push buttons/keys for various functions:
    • Emergency data save/secure (often a dedicated “Secure Data” or “Save” button)
    • Alarm silence/Acknowledge
    • Test functions
    • Menu navigation (up/down, enter, escape)
    • Brightness/dimming control.
  • Dedicated USB port for data download (e.g., to a USB flash drive).
• Audible Alarm: Integrated buzzer or speaker for audible alarm annunciation.

3. Electrical Specifications:

• Power Supply: Typically powered directly from the VDR’s Data Processing Unit (DPU) or Data Management Module (DMM) via a dedicated cable. It does not usually require a separate power supply.
  • Voltage: Likely 12 VDC or 24 VDC, derived from the main VDR unit.
  • Power Consumption: Low power consumption, typically a few watts.
• Connection to VDR: Connects to the main VDR unit (DPU/DMM) via a single Ethernet cable (or proprietary data/power cable for earlier models) using Rutter’s distributed architecture. This cable carries both data and power.

4. Data Handling:

• Data Displayed: Real-time VDR status, system alarms (e.g., sensor failure, recording error), log information, current time/date, data download status.
• Data Download: Facilitates download of recorded VDR data (e.g., last 12 hours, secured data sets) to an external USB memory stick.

5. Physical & Environmental Specifications:

• Mounting: Designed for either flush mounting into a bridge console or bulkhead mounting using a bracket.
• Enclosure Material: Robust marine-grade plastic or metal.
• Dimensions: Compact, designed for bridge console integration. Exact dimensions would be in the VDR system’s installation manual (e.g., typically around 150-200mm wide, 100-150mm high, 50-70mm deep).
• Weight: Lightweight, typically under 1 kg.
• Operating Temperature: -15°C to +55°C (standard for bridge equipment).
• Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C.
• Humidity: Up to 95% non-condensing.
• IP Rating: Typically IP22 (front panel if flush mounted, protecting against vertically dripping water and solid objects), or IP20 for the enclosure if not flush mounted.
• Compass Safe Distance: Typically specified in the VDR system manual.

6. Compliance:

• IMO Performance Standards: As part of a VDR/S-VDR system, it aids in compliance with IMO Resolution A.861(20) and subsequent amendments like MSC.333(90) for VDRs.
• IEC Standards: Complies with relevant sections of IEC 60945 (Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems – General requirements) and IEC 61996 (VDR performance standards).