Voyage data recorder VDR, popular named black box, is used for recording all kinds of navigation information. The recorded data is used for analyzing causes of major and minor incidents happened during ships' voyage.

Headway® Voyage data recorder（HMT-100A）has been approved by IMO MSC333-90, is in accord with regulations of IEC61161-1-2013, IEC 60945. 

【Main Cabinet】

Based on the real-time embedded operating system of Linux, The system is more reliable, handy, small in size, and adaptable all kinds of vessels. With a power of 20W without any ventilation fans, the Main Cabinet Unit body is designed to be closed, no dust to enter.

【Reliable Protective Data Capsule】

The Protective Data Capsule is a special one with high technology, which can be produced by only a few manufacturers in the world. EC61996 specifies that the final recording medium for the VDR must be installed in the capsule in accordance with the following standards:

■  Penetration：an object with a prick of 100mm diameter and a weight of 250kg falling from 3 meters above;

■  Impact：50g semi-sine pulses for continuous 11ms;

■  Fire-resistance：260℃ low temperature for 10 hours, and 1100℃ high temperature for 1 hour;

■  Pressure In Deep Sea：30 days at 60 Mpa (6,000 meters depth) under sea and 30days dipping.

【Float-Free Protective Data Capsule】

This multi-used float-free storage unit includes an S-DVR storage medium and a conventional GMDSS satellite position indicator beacon, also called EPIRB. After the protective data capsule falls into water, it will keep the valid information of the S-VDR and automatically float on the water surface. There is no need to look for it under the water. It is more convenient to locate and salvage it through satellite.

■  Record vessel voyage data for 48 hours;

■  Signal transmission by Ethernet;

■  Solid storage medium for 32GB;

■  2 power input lines of 24V and 4 signal lines for easier floating and separation;

■  Complete GPS land mark at 406Mhz and 121.5Mhz;

■  Battery life is at least 7 days;

■  Complete release gear for automatic pressure;

■  hook is easy for refloating.

【Remote Alarm Unit】

It conducts round-the-clock monitor of the VDR with acoustic and light alarm indications, the liquid display will enable you to more easily get rid of faults. 

【Microphone Unit】

It has an embedded design, elegant outer appearance, easy to install with self-inspection function in order to avoid the failure of audio signals gathering due to the damage of microphone. Its in-built amplifying function enables the transmission of high-fidelity audio signal in a long distance. 

【Software】

Replay Software：This software is designed to be intuitive and easy to apply, and can be installed and used on regular computers. The online playback function can monitor the operation status of relevant equipment in the cab in real time, making it more convenient for the captain to understand the instructions of the operators in the cab, and can also be transmitted back to the headquarters for data analysis. The playback function is also an effective tool for crew training, and the software ensures the complete recovery and display of recorded data.

Download Software：Specified period of historical data can be downloaded from any store medium like VDR, Reliable Protective Data Capsule, Float-Free Protective Data Capsule for checking. Download speed is fast, neat, easy for accident investigation.