VR-7000S

Description

Furuno VR-7000S – Simplified Voyage Data Recorder (S-VDR)

Product Description
The Furuno VR-7000S is an advanced S-VDR system engineered to capture and store crucial vessel-voyage data for investigation, analysis, and regulatory compliance. Designed for professional vessels and streamlined for integration, the VR-7000S allows ship owners and operators to upgrade or install a simplified voyage data recorder with confidence — combining reliability, long-term data retention and global support.

Key Features

• Fully IMO-compliant for S-VDR performance standards (e.g., MSC.163(78)) for existing ships >3,000 GT.

• Flexible data recording unit (DRU) options: fixed or float-free, designed for robust survivability under extreme conditions.

• Long-term data storage capability: Up to 30 days (720 hours) in SSD within the Data Collecting Unit (DCU).

• Integration-ready: Accepts multiple sensor adapters (serial, analog, digital) and Video LAN converter for interfacing radar/ECDIS video signals to Ethernet.

• “Live Player” PC software: Quick review and playback of recorded data on PC; data extraction via USB flash memory.

Technical Specifications (excerpt)

• Recording medium: Fixed and/or float-free DRU; SSD in DCU (e.g., 32GB, 64GB, etc) for up to 48 hours in DRU, up to 720 hours in SSD.

• Interfaces: DVI-D/RGB video input (2 channels), Ethernet (LAN) input, IEC 61162-1/-2 serial input channels, analog and digital inputs for sensor data

• Power supply: AC 100-230 V (DCU); 24 VDC for DRU and sensor adapter units

• Environmental: Operating temperature range: DCU -15°C to +55°C; Fixed DRU -25°C to +55°C; Float-free DRU –20°C to +55°C. Various protection ratings (e.g., IP56 for some components).

Benefits

• Provides peace of mind and compliance by capturing critical voyage and sensor data in a survivable format.

• Seamless integration into existing bridge systems and network infrastructures for new-build or retrofit.

• Long storage capacity and flexible retrieval tools support operational review and incident investigation.

• Robust marine-grade design built for real-world maritime conditions and durability.

Recommended For
Commercial ships, bulk carriers, tankers, container vessels, and other professional ships requiring an IMO-compliant S-VDR solution for voyage recording and incident data capture.