Yacht Devices YDVR-04R Voyage Recorder with SeaTalk NG Connector, MicroSD and VHF Audio Recording

Yacht Devices YDVR-04R Voyage Recorder with SeaTalk NG Connector, MicroSD and VHF Audio Recording

The Yacht Devices YDVR-04R Voyage Recorder is designed to store data from a vessel’s NMEA 2000 network on a MicroSD memory card. It records network traffic without analyzing the data, allowing voyage information to be processed later on a computer for track reconstruction, diagnostics, logbook generation and technical analysis.

The YDVR-04R version is equipped with a connector compatible with Raymarine SeaTalk NG. Depending on the equipment installed on the vessel, recorded network information can include position, course, speed, depth, water temperature, log, wind speed and direction, AIS traffic, engine data, water and fuel tank information, battery voltage and other NMEA 2000 data.

Main Features

• Raymarine SeaTalk NG-compatible network connector
• Records NMEA 2000 network traffic to MicroSD card
• Supports navigation, weather, depth, AIS, engine, tank and battery data
• Audio input for VHF line-out, compatible speaker output or amplified microphone output
• Standard WAV audio recording
• Supports compressed and uncompressed audio
• Automatic deletion of oldest recordings when storage space is required
• DAT and CAN recording formats
• Player mode for replaying recorded CAN traffic back to the network
• Supports NMEA 2000 and other compatible CAN networks
• MicroSD-based configuration and firmware updates
• PC software support for Windows, macOS and Linux

Recorded Network Data

• Vessel position
• Course
• Speed
• Water depth
• Water temperature
• Log data
• Wind speed
• Wind direction
• AIS data from nearby vessels
• Engine data
• Water tank data
• Fuel tank data
• Battery voltage
• Other available NMEA 2000 messages

Electrical Specifications

Audio Input Specifications

VHF and Voice Recording

The YDVR-04R can record audio from a VHF line output, from the speaker output of compatible low-power VHF equipment, or from a microphone amplifier output. Recorded audio is stored in standard WAV files.

Audio files are linked internally with the corresponding voyage data, allowing recordings to be associated with specific positions and times. A microphone can also be connected through a suitable amplifier to use the recorder as a voice logbook.

Audio Recording Configuration

Storage Requirements

According to the manufacturer, a 16 GB MicroSD card is typically sufficient for about 100 days of network data recording. The same capacity can hold up to approximately 32 days of continuously recorded compressed audio.

MicroSD Card Support

• MicroSD card required for normal operation
• Class 10 or faster recommended
• Supports MicroSD cards of any size and class, subject to performance requirements
• Supports FAT12, FAT16, MS-DOS FAT and FAT32
• exFAT and NTFS are not supported
• Recommended cluster size: 64 KB or maximum available
• Automatic folder and file management
• Automatic deletion of oldest recordings can be enabled

Recorded File Formats

CAN Network Support

When CAN recording format is selected, the recorder supports configurable CAN bus speeds from 50 kbps to 1 Mbps.

NMEA 2000 and J1939 use 250 kbps. The recorder is also compatible with other CAN networks operating at supported speeds, including J1939 and Volvo Penta EVC applications.

Data Filtering

• AIS recording can be enabled or disabled
• Selected PGNs can be excluded from recording
• Messages from selected device addresses can be blocked
• Specific message identifiers can be filtered
• Silent mode can suppress outgoing device information

Player Mode

Player mode allows recorded CAN files to be replayed onto a physical CAN network for demonstration, testing or development purposes.

• Supports PLAYNOW.CAN and PLAY.CAN files
• Supports 11-bit and 29-bit CAN messages
• Supports data lengths from 1 to 8 bytes
• Can replay recorded message timing
• Optional loop playback

PC Data Processing

Recorded files can be processed with Yacht Devices software on Microsoft Windows, macOS and Linux.

• GPX vessel track generation
• CSV spreadsheet export
• Editable and printable voyage logbook generation
• Export of extended voyage data including weather, depth, engine and AIS information
• CAN file viewing, conversion and playback

Installation

The YDVR-04R connects directly to the SeaTalk NG / NMEA 2000 network backbone without a drop cable. The device should be installed in a dry location and the network power should be switched off before connection.

• Direct backbone connection supported
• Dry mounting location required
• Connector lock should be secured after installation
• MicroSD card required for recording operation

Package Contents

• YDVR-04R Voyage Recorder – 1 pc.
• User Manual – 1 pc.

MicroSD card with adapter, audio cable and NMEA 2000 drop cable are not supplied.

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