VR-5000 / VR-5010
Furuno
Refurbished
| Manufacturer | Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (Nishinomiya, Japan) |
| Country of Manufacture | Denmark (as marked on the nameplate: MADE IN DENMARK) |
| System Type | VR-5000 Voyage Data Recorder (VDR) |
| Unit | VR-5010 Data Collecting Unit (DCU) |
| Serial No. | 3482-xxxx (first digits 3482 readable; remaining digits not clearly visible in the supplied photographs) |
| Manufacturing Date | Not clearly visible in the supplied photograph |
| Compass Safe Distance | Standard 2.50 m / Steering 1.60 m |
| Acoustic Locator (Beacon) Expiry | 2030.02 (as marked on the DCU label) |
| Last Annual Check (label) | 2021.11 |
| Items Shown | VR-5010 DCU cabinet, red protective capsule (Data Recording Unit), bridge microphones, remote alarm panel and junction/interface box |
| Condition | Refurbished |
| Supplier | SM MARINE SERVICE™, Chattogram, Bangladesh |
The Furuno VR-5000 Voyage Data Recorder is a type-approved VDR that records a ship's navigation data, bridge audio, VHF and radar images so that events can be investigated after an incident. This listing shows the VR-5010 Data Collecting Unit together with the protective capsule, bridge microphones and alarm panel. SM MARINE SERVICE™ supplies refurbished Furuno VR-5000 units and VDR spare parts to ship owners, ship managers and service companies worldwide. Visit https://www.smmarineservice.com/ for more navigation and communication equipment.
A Voyage Data Recorder is the "black box" of a ship, required under SOLAS Chapter V. In the VR-5000 system the VR-5010 Data Collecting Unit (DCU) receives data from GPS, gyro compass, speed log, echo sounder, AIS, radar, alarms, microphones and VHF. It processes and stores the data and passes it to the VR-5020 Data Recording Unit, a fire- and impact-protected capsule mounted on deck. The DCU contains three main sections: the Data Processor Unit (DPU), the Power Distribution Unit (PDU) and the Junction Box (JB).
Furuno VR-5000 VDR set: VR-5010 Data Collecting Unit, protective capsule, microphones and remote alarm panel – SM MARINE SERVICE™
| CPU (DCU) | Intel Pentium III (PGA 370), 512 MB SDRAM |
| Serial Inputs (IEC 61162 / NMEA) | 8 channels standard, expandable to 16 (RS-422) |
| Analog Inputs | 16 channels standard (4–20 mA, 0–10 V, ±10 V) |
| Digital Inputs | 64 channels standard |
| Audio Inputs | 8 channels: 6 bridge microphones + 2 VHF |
| Radar Video Input | 1 channel standard (RGB with H/V sync, BNC), expandable |
| Ethernet | 2 ports |
| DCU – DRU Link | IEEE 1394 (FireWire), 30 m standard, longer with VR-5025 repeater |
| Recording Interval | 1 s for most data; radar image every 15 s |
| Power Supply | 100–230 VAC, 50/60 Hz and 24 VDC (10 A) |
| Backup Battery | Approx. 2 hours of bridge audio recording after mains failure (VR-5015 battery set) |
| DRU Memory | 6 GB or 9 GB flash memory (VR-5020-6 / VR-5020-9), data kept 2 years without power |
| DRU Survivability | Fire 1100 °C 1 h / 260 °C 10 h, shock 50 G, 6,000 m depth |
| Acoustic Beacon | 37.5 kHz underwater locator beacon, minimum 30 days operation |
| Removable Hard Disk | VR-5014, 40 GB |
| Operating Temperature (DCU) | -15 to +55 °C |
Specifications from the Furuno VR-5000 operator's and installation manuals; they may differ by version. Always check your unit nameplate.
The following boards and modules are listed in the Furuno VR-5000 operator's manual for the VR-5010 Data Collecting Unit. If one board in your VDR has failed, send us its number and photo for a quick check.
Backplane of the Data Processor Unit (DPU) that carries the processor and PCI interface boards.
Single board computer (Pentium III) that runs the VDR software; holds the CR2032 clock battery.
24 V input power supply of the DPU.
Holds the operating system flash memory card.
System memory of the processor board.
Controls the DCU status LEDs (SYS1, SYS2, SYS3, DCU OK).
Digitises the bridge microphone and VHF audio channels.
Analog sensor input board (4–20 mA / voltage signals).
Digital input board for alarms, door and status contacts.
Captures the radar video picture for recording.
IEC 61162 / NMEA serial inputs from GPS, gyro, speed log, echo sounder, AIS, etc.
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) adapter connecting the DCU to the Data Recording Unit capsule.
DPU cooling fans.
Power Distribution Unit main board with DC/DC converter; distributes power and manages the backup battery.
AC/DC power pack of the Power Distribution Unit.
Power status indication board.
DC/battery and AC circuit breakers.
Signal isolation and relay output components.
Junction box main terminal board (analog, audio, digital, RS-422 terminals).
Junction box sub terminal board.
The individual small units in the photograph are shown as supplied; please confirm the exact model of each item with us before ordering.
Furuno VR-5010 DCU open: Data Processor Unit, analog, digital, audio and RS-422 input terminals
Furuno VR-5000 / VR-5010 nameplate (compass safe distance STD 2.50 m, STEER 1.60 m)
Safety note: the DCU contains high voltage. Switch off AC, DC and battery breakers before opening. Work should be carried out only by a qualified VDR service engineer. The VDR must pass its annual performance test after repair.
The Furuno operator's manual documents DCU status and error codes, for example: DCU OK (253), Fatal failure (170), DRU failure (010), DRU disconnected over 90 s (022), Backup device failure (014), Frame grabber failure (042), DATAIO failure (130), Serial timeout (301–316), Running on battery (214), Microphone test failed (218), RAP missing (082), PDU connection lost (246), UTC timeout (234), Self-test failed (254). The Remote Alarm Panel shows NORMAL (green), ERROR (red) and SAVE (yellow).
SM MARINE SERVICE™ supplies refurbished Furuno VR-5000 VDR units and can source boards and modules on request. For a fast quotation, please send:
We ship worldwide by courier and air freight to ports in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa and the Americas.
Many vessels were fitted with the Furuno VR-5000 during the first SOLAS VDR installations. Replacing a complete VDR means new cabling, installation and survey work, so owners often keep the existing system running with refurbished units and replacement boards, as long as the VDR passes its annual performance test.
VR-5010 is the Data Collecting Unit (DCU) of the Furuno VR-5000 Voyage Data Recorder. It collects all sensor, audio and radar data and sends it to the protective capsule.
The Data Recording Unit VR-5020 (VR-5020-6 with 6 GB or VR-5020-9 with 9 GB flash memory).
According to the Furuno operator's manual: PBP-14C mother board, ROBO-678 processor board, PCI-1284, PCI-9111DG, PCI-9111HR, PCI-7396, FAST FRAME 1300, PCI-422, IOI-1394LPA, PDU board 2000016, LED board 2000009 and JB boards 2000018 / 2000019.
Please send the board number and photo; we will check availability and quote.
We can source VR-5000 DPU parts on request. Send the part number and unit serial number.
VR-5011 bridge microphone, with VR-5012 watertight box for open-deck use.
VR-5016 Remote Alarm Panel.
The manual recommends replacing the VR-5015 backup batteries every four years by a qualified engineer.
Before the expiry date marked on the beacon. The unit shown is labelled with expiry 2030.02.
No. VR-3000/VR-3000S and VR-7000 are different Furuno VDR generations with different units and boards.
Unit model, serial number, nameplate photo, PCB number, vessel name and delivery port.
Yes. SM MARINE SERVICE™ ships worldwide from Bangladesh and China.
The Furuno VR-5000 is a SOLAS Voyage Data Recorder made for Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (unit marked Made in Denmark). The VR-5010 Data Collecting Unit collects navigation sensor data, bridge microphone audio, VHF and radar video and sends it to the VR-5020 protective capsule. The system also uses VR-5011 microphones, the VR-5016 remote alarm panel and VR-5015 backup batteries. Inside the DCU are boards such as ROBO-678, PBP-14C, PCI-9111HR, PCI-9111DG, PCI-7396, PCI-422, FAST FRAME 1300 and IOI-1394LPA. SM MARINE SERVICE™ supplies refurbished VR-5000 units and sources VDR spare parts for vessels worldwide.
Available Equipment Conditions: New • Used • Refurbished • Reconditioned (Specific product condition and availability are subject to confirmation.)
Stock Locations: Bangladesh • China
Services: Worldwide Shipping • Technical Support • Spare Parts Supply • Marine Equipment Sourcing
Samir Market, DT Road, Pahartali, beside CDA Market, Chattogram, Bangladesh
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