B&G Vulcan Series User manual

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Vulcan Series
Operator Manual
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Preface
Disclaimer
As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the
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reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest
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It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.
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IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
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Trademarks
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Copyright© 2012 Fishing Hot Spots.
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Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright©
2012 by Richardson’s Maptech.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
HDMI®and HDMI™, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia
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Navico product references
This manual can refer to the following Navico products:
•Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
•ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan)
•GoFree™ (GoFree)
•INSIGHT GENESIS® (Insight Genesis)
•StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
•StructureScan® (StructureScan)
•StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or
system: www.bandg.com.
Internet usage
Some features in this product use an internet connection to
perform data downloads and uploads. Internet usage via a
connected mobile/cell phone internet connection or a pay-per-MB
type internet connection may require large data usage. Your service
provider may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer.
If you are unsure, contact your service provider to confirm rates and
restrictions.
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Compliance statements
This equipment complies with:
•CE under 2014/53/EU Directive
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008
•Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's
section at the following website: www.bandg.com.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating Vulcan Series units. It
assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the
system is ready to use.
The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of
navigation, nautical terminology and practices.
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:
ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn
personnel that they should proceed carefully to
prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/
personnel.
Manual version
This manual is written for software version 1.5. The manual is
continually updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from
www.bandg.com.
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Viewing the manual on the screen
The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the
manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be
downloaded from www.bandg.com.
The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or
copied to the unit’s internal memory.
Use the menu options and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the
PDF file as described below:
•Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down
Select the relevant panel button.
•Scroll pages
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Panning on the page
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Zoom In/Out
Select the relevant panel button.
Touch operation: Use pinch or spread gestures.
•Exit the PDF viewer
Select the Xin the upper right corner of the panel.
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The Software version
The software version currently on this unit can be found in the
About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings.
For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Software
upgrades" on page 184.
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Contents
15 Introduction
15 The Home page
16 Application pages
18 Integration of 3rd party devices
19 H5000 integration
19 Remote controllers
20 Basic operation
20 System Controls dialog
20 Turning the system on and off
21 Display illumination
21 Locking the touchscreen
21 Using menus and dialogs
22 Selecting pages and panels
22 Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page
23 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
23 Screen capture
24 Customizing your system
24 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
24 Adjusting panel size
25 Password protection
26 Adding new favorite pages
26 Edit favorite pages
27 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar
28 Charts
28 The Chart panel
29 Chart data
29 Showing dual chart types
30 Vessel symbol
30 Chart scale
30 Panning the chart
30 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
31 Displaying information about chart items
32 Using the cursor on the chart panel
33 Creating routes
33 Find objects on chart panels
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34 3D charts
35 Chart overlay
35 Insight and C-MAP charts
40 Navionics charts
45 Chart settings
50 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
50 Waypoints
52 Routes
57 Tracks
59 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs
60 Navigating
60 Navigate to cursor position
60 Navigate a route
61 Navigating with the autopilot
62 Navigation settings
64 SailSteer panel
65 Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel
65 Sail Time calculations
65 SailSteer overlay
67 Race panel
67 Display options
67 Start Line on Chart panel
68 Start Line Data panel
69 Setting up a start line
71 Removing end points and the start line
72 Start Line display
73 Settings
73 What if?
74 Race timer
77 Time and Wind plots
77 The Time plot panel
78 Wind Plot panel
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79 Autopilot
79 Safe operation with the autopilot
79 Activating the autopilot
79 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
80 Autopilot indication on the pages
81 The Autopilot panel
82 Autopilot modes
82 Standby mode
82 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
82 Follow-up steering (FU)
83 AUTO mode (auto compass)
84 NoDrift mode
85 NAV mode
86 WIND mode
88 WIND Nav mode
89 Turn pattern steering
92 Using the Vulcan in an AP24/AP28 system
92 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
93 Autopilot settings
97 Radar
97 The radar panel
98 Dual radar
98 Radar overlay
99 Radar operational modes
99 Radar Range
100 Using the cursor on a radar panel
100 Saving waypoints
101 Adjusting the radar image
102 Advanced radar options
104 Radar view options
106 EBL/VRM markers
107 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
108 MARPA targets
109 Recording radar data
110 Radar settings
112 Echosounder
112 The Echosounder image
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113 Zooming the image
113 Using the cursor on the image
114 Saving waypoints
114 Viewing history
115 Setting up the image
117 Advanced options
117 Start recording log data
119 Stop recording log data
119 Viewing the recorded sounder data
120 Echosounder View options
122 Echosounder settings
124 StructureScan
124 The StructureScan image
125 Zooming the StructureScan image
125 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
126 Saving waypoints
126 Viewing StructureScan history
127 Setting up the StructureScan image
128 Advanced StructureScan settings
130 StructureMap
130 The StructureMap image
130 Activating Structure overlay
131 StructureMap sources
132 StructureMap tips
132 Recording StructureScan data
133 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
133 Structure options
135 ForwardScan
135 The ForwardScan image
136 Setting up the ForwardScan image
136 ForwardScan view options
137 Heading extension
138 ForwardScan setup
141 Wireless connection
141 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot
142 GoFree Shop
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142 GoFree Controller & Viewer
144 Uploading log files to Insight Genesis
144 Wireless settings
147 AIS
147 AIS target symbols
148 Viewing information about AIS targets
149 Calling an AIS vessel
149 AIS SART
151 Vessel alarms
152 Vessel settings
155 Instrument panels
155 Dashboards
155 Customizing the Instruments panel
157 Audio
157 Enabling audio
158 SonicHub 2
161 The Audio panel
163 Setting up the audio system
164 Operating the audio system
164 Favorite channels
164 Sirius radio (North America only)
165 Weather
165 Wind barbs
165 Showing weather details
166 GRIB weather
168 PredictWind weather
176 Alarms
176 Alarm system
176 Type of messages
176 Single alarms
176 Multiple alarms
177 Acknowledging a message
177 Alarms dialog
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179 Tools
179 Waypoints/routes/tracks
179 Tides
179 Alarms
179 Settings
179 Vessels
180 Sun, Moon
180 Trip calculator
180 Files
180 Find
180 GoFree Shop
182 Simulator
182 Demo mode
182 Simulator source files
183 Advanced simulator settings
184 Maintenance
184 Preventive maintenance
184 Cleaning the display unit
184 Cleaning the media port door
184 Checking the connectors
184 Software upgrades
185 Network analyzer and service assistant
185 Backing up your system data
189 Touchscreen operation
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Introduction
The Home page
The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the
Home button in the upper left corner of a panel.
1 Tools
Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task,
or for browsing stored information.
2 Applications
Select a button to display the application as a full page
panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured
split page options for the application.
3 Close button
Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous
active page.
4 Favorites
Select a button to display the panel combination.
Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the
Favorites panel.
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5 Man Over Board (MOB) button
Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the
current vessel position.
Application pages
Each application connected to the system is presented on panels.
The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination
with other panels in a multiple panel page.
All application pages are accessed from the Home page.
1 Application panel
2 Instrument bar
Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be turned
off and it can be configured by the user.
3 System controls dialog
Quick access to basic system settings.
Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key or by
swiping down from top of the screen.
4 Status bar
5 Dialog
Information to or input from the user.
6 Alarm message
Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.
7 Menu
Panel specific menu.
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Split pages
On each page you can have up to 2 panels on 5" units and up to 4
panels on larger units.
2panelspage 3panelspage 4panelspage
Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System
Controls dialog.
Pre-configured split pages
Each full screen application has several pre-configured split pages,
featuring the selected application combined with each of the other
panels.
ÚNote: The number of pre-configured split pages cannot be
changed, and the pages cannot be customized or deleted.
Access a pre-configured split page by pressing and holding the
main panel button.
Favorite pages
All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and
you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favorite pages.
For more information, refer to "Addingnewfavoritepages" on page 26.
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Integration of 3rd party devices
Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the Vulcan. The
applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with
other panels.
A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should
automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature
from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.
The 3rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on
other panels.
This manual does not include specific operation instructions for any
3rd party device. For features and functionality, refer to the
documentation included with the 3rd party device.
SmartCraft VesselView integration
SmartCraft data can be displayed and interaction are enabled
through the Vulcan when a VesselView 7 or VesselView 4 gateway
device is present on the network.
The engine supplier icon appears on the Home page when a
device is available.
FUSION-Link integration
The FUSION-Link devices appear as additional sources when using
the audio function. No additional icons are available.
Refer to "Audio" on page 157 for more information.
BEP CZone integration
The Vulcan integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling
and monitoring a distributed power system on your vessel.
The CZone icon is available in the Tools panel on the Home page
when a CZone system is available on the network.
A separate manual is provided with your CZone system. Refer to this
documentation and to the Vulcan Installation manual for how to
install and configure the CZone system.
CZone dashboard
When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone
dashboard is added to the Instruments panels.
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You switch between a panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and
right arrow symbols or by selecting the dashboard from the menu.
Editing a CZone dashboard
You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for
each of the gauges. Available editing options depend on the type of
gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system.
For more information, refer to "Instrumentpanels" on page 155.
H5000 integration
The unit integrates with B&G’s H5000 Instrument and Autopilot
system.
The H5000 icon will be available in the Tools panel on the Home
page when an H5000 system is available on the network.
Separate documentation is provided with the H5000 system. Refer
to this documentation for how to install and configure the H5000
system.
Remote controllers
You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely
control the unit. To find out which remote controllers can be used,
refer to the product web page at:
www.bandg.com.
A separate manual is included with the remote controller.
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Basic operation
System Controls dialog
The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system
settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the
Power key or by swiping down from the top of the screen.
The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example, the adjust
splits option is only available if you are viewing a split page when
you open the System Controls dialog.
Activating functions
Select the icon of the function you want to set or toggle on or off.
For those functions that toggle on and off, a highlighted icon
indicates the function is activated, as shown in the Instrument bar
icon above.
Turning the system on and off
You turn the system on and off by pressing and holding the Power
key. You can also turn the unit off from the System Controls
dialog.
If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the
power off process is cancelled.
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