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Getting Started

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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Vulcan Series Getting Started ENGLISH bandg.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3D charts 19 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Routes Tracks 22 Navigating Navigate to cursor position Navigate a route Navigating with the autopilot SailSteer panel Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel Sail Time calculations Contents | Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 4 Setting up the image Heading extension Instrument panels Dashboards 37 Wireless connection Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot 38 Audio Enabling audio The Audio panel Operating the audio system 40 Alarms Alarm system Contents | Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 5 Alarms dialog 41 Tools Waypoints/routes/tracks Tides Alarms Settings Vessels Sun, Moon Trip calculator Files Find GoFree Shop Contents | Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 6 Contents | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    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. Close button Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page. Introduction | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 8: Application Pages

    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. Status bar Dialog Information to or input from the user. Introduction | Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 9 Note: Ú 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. Introduction | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Basic Operation

    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. Basic operation | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 11: Selecting Pages And Panels

    Adjust the panel size by dragging the adjustment icon Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels or selecting the save option in the menu. The changes are saved to the active favorite or split page. Basic operation | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 12: Adding New Favorite Pages

    When you activate the MOB function the following actions are automatically performed: • a MOB waypoint is created at the vessel’s position • the display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the vessel's position Basic operation | Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 13 Select the MOB waypoint to activate it Select the MOB waypoint's pop-up to display the MOB waypoint dialog Select the delete option in the dialog. A MOB waypoint can also be deleted from the menu when it is activated. Basic operation | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 14: Charts

    Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional) Waypoint with Laylines* North indicator Route* Grid lines* Track* Range rings* Chart range scale 10 Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on) Charts | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 15: Showing Dual Chart Types

    The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger. Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger. Charts | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 16: Positioning The Vessel On The Chart Panel

    The grey icon follows the vessel as the vessel moves, while the blue icon remains at the position given when you activated the function. You terminate the measuring function by selecting the Finish measuring menu option. Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Charts | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 17: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    Note: Ú If you are viewing applicable Jeppesen charts on your system, you can select marine objects to display information about services and available multimedia (photos) associated with the location or object. Charts | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 18: Find Objects On Chart Panels

    All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat. When 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons appear on the right side of the chart panel. Charts | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 19: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    Activate the menu and select the waypoint in the menu Select the move option Select the new waypoint position Select Finish in the menu. The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 20: Routes

    Select the route edit option in the menu Position the new routepoint on the chart panel: - If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added between existing routepoints Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 21: Tracks

    The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks dialog. Creating new Tracks You can start a new track from the Tracks dialog, activated by using the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 22: Navigating

    If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from the Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 26. Navigating | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 23: Sailsteer Panel

    Blue if off target by 10º or more, or on a free leg. The indicator will fade from blue to green the closer you get to the exact angle.* Bearing to current waypoint SailSteer panel | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 24: Selecting Data Fields For The Sailsteer Panel

    Data showing time calculations will be indicated with an - S extension: DTW-S Sailing Distance to Waypoint TTW-S Sailing Time to Waypoint ETA-S Sailing Estimated Time of Arrival SailSteer panel | Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 25: Time And Wind Plots

    The Wind Plot panel includes wind direction and wind speed. The graphics are configured vertically with the newest data being displayed at the top of the screen. Time and Wind plots| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 26: Autopilot

    Activating the autopilot You activate the autopilot from any panel by selecting the autopilot tile in the Instrument bar, followed by selecting a mode in the Autopilot Controller. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 27: Switching From Automatic Mode To Manual Steering

    Autopilot pop up You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up. The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for all pages except when an Autopilot panel is active. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 28 The autopilot panel is used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependent on available panel size. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 29: Echosounder

    The Echosounder image Depth Temperature Frequency and Zoom scale Bottom Zoom buttons Depth range scale Instrument panel Zoom column Fish arches * Optional Echosounder items. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 30: Viewing Echosounder History

    Select Clear cursor to return to the normal Echosounder menu. Main menu View menu Advanced menu Note: Ú The A-scope and Zoom bars options are only available on the Vulcan 7 FS view menu. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 31: Structurescan

    The StructureScan image The view The StructureScan panel can be set up as a DownScan image, or showing left/right side scanning. The DownScan image can also be added as an overlay to the traditional Echosounder image. Depth StructureScan| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 32: Setting Up The Image

    Use the StructureScan menu options to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options on the StructureScan menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select Clear cursor to return to the normal StructureScan menu. Advanced menu Main menu View menu StructureScan| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 33: Forwardscan

    Do not use this equipment to gauge depth or other conditions for swimming or diving. The ForwardScan image Transducer location shown as the origin on the page Depth range scale and vessel position Forward range scale Point data ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 34: Setting Up The Image

    Select Clear cursor to return to the normal ForwardScan menu. View menu Main menu Heading extension You can use the heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values. ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 35 ForwardScan extension Red - Critical Yellow - Warning Green - Safe Select ForwardScan in the Chart Settings dialog to view the ForwardScan heading extension on the chart panel. ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 36: Instrument Panels

    You can also select the dashboard from the menu. Vessel dashboard Navigation dashboard Angler dashboard Note: Ú Additional dashboards can be activated from the menu if other systems (e.g. CZone) are present on the network. Instrument panels| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 37: Wireless Connection

    Disconnect. This changes the wireless mode to Access point mode. In this mode, you can connect a wireless device so that Apps such as GoFree Controller & Viewer can access the vessel's navigation information. Wireless connection| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 38: Audio

    Enabling audio A compatible audio device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the Advanced Settings dialog. Audio| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 39: The Audio Panel

    Select the source icon and then select the audio source. - Number of sources depends on the active audio server. Use the panel buttons to control your audio system. For available options, refer to the documentation following your audio equipment. Audio| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 40: Alarms

    The alarm is recorded in the alarm listing so that you can see the details and take the appropriate corrective action. Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. Alarms| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 41: Waypoints/Routes/Tracks

    Alarm settings List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings. Settings Provides access to application and system settings. Vessels Status listing List of all AIS and DSC vessels with available information. Tools| Vulcan Series Getting Started...

  • Page 42: Sun, Moon

    GoFree Shop. Refer to "Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot" on page 37. Opens the GoFree Shop web site. At the GoFree Shop you can browse, purchase, and download compatible charts for your system. Tools| Vulcan Series Getting Started...
  • Page 43 Map charts. When you log on, the system automatically gives you a notification if a new software version is available for your system. If an update is available, you can download it to a card slot or defer the download until later. Tools| Vulcan Series Getting Started...
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