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  • Page 1 Vulcan Series Operator Manual ENGLISH www.bandg.com...
  • Page 3 FUSION Electronics Ltd. C-MAP is a trademark of C-MAP. ™ ™ and microSD are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both. Preface | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 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. Preface | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 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 X in the upper right corner of the panel. Preface | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 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. Preface | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 Preface | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Showing dual chart types Vessel symbol Chart scale Panning the chart Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Displaying information about chart items Using the cursor on the chart panel Creating routes Find objects on chart panels Contents | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 Start Line Data panel Setting up a start line Removing end points and the start line Start Line display Settings What if? Race timer 77 Time and Wind plots The Time plot panel Wind Plot panel Contents | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 11 102 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 Contents | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 12 135 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 Contents | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 13 165 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 Contents | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 14 184 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 Contents | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page. Favorites Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Introduction | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Application Pages

    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. Alarm message Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur. Menu Panel specific menu. Introduction | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 17 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 "Adding new favorite pages" on page 26. Introduction | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    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. Introduction | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: H5000 Integration

    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. Introduction | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: 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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Display Illumination

    Using menus and dialogs Menus You display a page menu by selecting the MENU button in the upper right corner of the page. • Activate a menu item and toggle on/off an option by selecting it Basic operation | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Selecting Pages And Panels

    You activate a panel by tapping it. Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page You can display the Favorites panel as a pop-up on any page by pressing and holding the Home key. Basic operation | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    When the function is activated, you can take a screenshot on a touch screen by double-selecting the title bar of an open dialog, or by double-selecting the status bar if no dialog is open. To view files, refer to "Files" on page 180. Basic operation | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option in the dialog 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. Customizing your system | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Password Protection

    Files, activated from the Tools panel • GoFree Shop, activated from the Tools panel • Settings, activated from the Chart menu under Chart Options You set and remove password protection from the system Settings dialog. Customizing your system | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Adding New Favorite Pages

    - Select the tool icon on a favorite icon to display the page editor dialog Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode. Customizing your system | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Setting The Appearance Of The Instrument Bar

    Select Edit to change an instrument gauge followed by the gauge you want to change Select the content you want to display from the Choose Data dialog Select Menu and then Finish editing to save your changes. Customizing your system | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: 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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Chart Data

    You can select a dual chart panel by pressing and holding the Chart application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two chart panels. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Vessel Symbol

    Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Chart orientation Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right corner indicates the north direction. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    (photos) associated with the location or object. Ú Note: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item information. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Using The Cursor On The Chart Panel

    Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle to the desired position. When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Creating Routes

    You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. Activate the cursor on the panel to search from the cursor position. If the cursor is not active, the system searches for items from the vessel's position. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: 3D Charts

    Ú Note: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle can be adjusted. The view direction is controlled by the chart orientation setting. See "Positioning the vessel on the chart panel" on page Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Chart Overlay

    This is an important tool when considering planning and navigation of a trip. In large zoom ranges the tides and currents are displayed as a square icon including the letter T (Tides) or C (Current). When you Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 Insight and C-MAP specific chart options Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Presentation The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles. Shaded relief No contours Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 37 Minimum information sufficient for navigation. • Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay Photo transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Minimum transparency Transparency at 80 Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 Depth 1 and Depth 2 Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors. Custom You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity (transparency) of color shading for Depth 1 and Depth 2. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Navionics Charts

    Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts. For more information, refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 41 Ú Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units (unit of measurement) set by user. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 42 With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Minimum transparency Maximum transparency Navionics Fish N' Chip The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 44 Rock filter level Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well below your vessel's draught. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 45: Chart Settings

    Extension lines A: Heading B: Course Over Ground (COG) The lengths of the extension lines are either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel moves in the selected time Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 46 COG is based on information from the active GPS sensor. Laylines Configures the options for laylines on the chart and on the SailSteer panels. The image shows laylines from mark/waypoint with limits. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 Defines the target for a given TWS (True Wind Speed). The targets can be read from an H5000 CPU Polar table, live measurements, manually entered upwind and downwind angles, or from the targets table. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 48 Limits Sets the maximum tack/gybe time period to either side of the laylines. When turned on the limits are indicated with a dotted line on the chart and on the SailSteer panel. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 For setting the XTE limit, see "XTE limit" on page 62. Waypoints, Routes, Tracks Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Also opens the Waypoints, Routes and Tracks dialogs you can use to manage them. Charts | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: 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 Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 177. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Routes

    Delete a route You can delete a route by selecting the Delete menu option when the route is activated. You can also delete routes from the Routes tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 53 Select Keep to accept the routepoints positions. Eventually repeat step 2 (Selection) and step 3 if you want the system to automatically position routepoints for other parts of the route. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 54 Entire route option used when first and last route points are • selected. First and last routepoint Result after automatic routing Selection option used for autorouting part of a route. • Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 55 Alternatively, scroll down the list of existing routes and select New Route. Select the first row in the New route dialog, so that it is highlighted Select the Bulk Insert button Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: 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 Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 Ú Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 59: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks Dialogs

    Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs The Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Navigating

    Starting a route from the chart panel Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation option from the menu. You can select a routepoint to start navigating from a selected position. Navigating | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Navigating With The Autopilot

    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 79. Navigating | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Navigation Settings

    The vessel is considered arrived at the waypoint when it is within this radius. XTE limit This setting defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route, if the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated. Navigating | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: Arrival Alarm

    Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation. Navigating | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: 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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Selecting Data Fields For The Sailsteer Panel

    You can overlay the SailSteer image on the Chart. You toggle the SailSteer image overlay on and off in the Chart setting dialog. Ú Note: If both the SailSteer image and autopilot compass overlays are enabled then only the SailSteer overlay is shown. SailSteer panel | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 66 Heading up orientation must also be selected in order to display the SailSteer overlay. If the Look ahead menu option is not selected, then the SailSteer overlay is displayed with all the orientation settings: North up, Heading up, and Course up. SailSteer panel | Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Race Panel

    The solid black line indicates the start line (between the two starting marks) on the chart panel. You can switch off the start line overlaid on the Chart if desired. Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Start Line Data Panel

    Start line - Blue - Square line - No bias advantage Start line - Red & Arrow left - Port end bias Start line - Green & Arrow right - Starboard end bias Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 69: Setting Up A Start Line

    GPS position and the bow of the vessel. This setting is made in the Advanced settings dialog under Instruments. Your Boat settings must also be entered in the Boat settings dialog which is available from the Chart settings dialog. Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 70 Approach the starboard end of the start line. When the boat reaches the starboard end of the start line, open the menu and select Start Line, Starboard end, and then Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Removing End Points And The Start Line

    Range and Bearing of the end points from each other. Removing end points and the start line Use the Clear Port or Clear Starboard menu options to remove the start points. When both are removed, the start line is removed. Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 72: Start Line Display

    Advantage gained by starting at favored end Port tack layline to the starboard start line end point 10 Race Timer 11 Starboard tack laylines to the port start line end point 12 Start Line bias angle Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 73: Settings

    For example, if you can see the sea breeze building in with boats sailing different angles on the horizon, you can enter this data to estimate the effect. Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Race Timer

    The Timer set value is in hh:mm, the timer counter shows in mm:ss, with the hours showing to the right of the minutes and seconds. Race timer panel Race Timer in the Trip Log Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 75 To stop the timer from counting select Stop. Reset Resets the timer to the start value. If the timer is running when Reset is selected, it continues to run from the start value. Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 76 Rolling timer When Rolling timer is selected, the timer restarts the countdown timer every time it reaches zero. It continues to do this until the timer is stopped. Race panel| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 77: Time And Wind Plots

    If more than one data source is available for a data type you can select to show alternative data source in the Time plot. You change the data type by using the data source option in the menu. Time and Wind plots| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Wind Plot Panel

    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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Autopilot

    If the unit is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system" on page Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 80: Autopilot Indication On The Pages 81 The Autopilot Panel

    You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the X in the upper right corner. You turn it on again by selecting the autopilot tile in the instrument bar. The following pop-ups are available: Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 81 The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependent on available panel size. Data fields The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel: Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Autopilot Modes

    In FU mode you use the rotary knob to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then turn the knob to set the rudder angle. The rudder moves to the commanded angle and then stop. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 83: Auto Mode (Auto Compass)

    Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Nodrift Mode

    If you return to NoDrift mode within 60 seconds you can select to continue on previous set bearing line. If you do not respond, the dialog disappears and the autopilot goes to NoDrift mode with current heading as set bearing line. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Nav Mode

    Ú Note: For information about navigation settings, refer to "Navigation settings" on page 62. Waypoint arrival circle The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a route. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Wind Mode

    The distance between any waypoints in a route must not be smaller than the radius of the waypoint arrival circle. WIND mode Ú Note: The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 87 You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the opposite tacking direction. When interrupted, the boat returns to the previous set heading. Gybing Gybing is possible when the true wind angle is larger than 120°. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Wind Nav Mode

    In WIND Nav mode the autopilot steers the boat given both wind and position data. In this mode the autopilot calculates the initial course change needed to navigate towards the active waypoint, but the pilot also utilizes the current wind direction in the calculation. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 89: Turn Pattern Steering

    Steers the vessel in a circle. You can adjust the Rate of turn from the turn dialog before the turn is initiated and during the turn. Increasing the turn rate makes the vessel turn a smaller circle. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 90 If the system has Echosounder input, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour. Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 91 If the value is too small, it takes a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth contour, and the autopilot fails to keep the boat on the selected depth. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Using The Vulcan In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    The mode indicator on the pilot pop-up is replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override. The system returns to Vulcan control in standby mode if no rudder command is given from the EVC system within a predefined period. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: Autopilot Settings

    The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control! If the Vulcan is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot control units can be locked for autopilot control from the AP24/ AP28 control unit. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 94 When the boat is running, it is also surfing on the waves. This may lead to significant changes in boat speed, and thereby also changes in apparent wind angle. True wind steering is therefore used when running, while steering to apparent wind is used when beating or reaching. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 95 “tight” steering. A too high response level causes the boat to start lazy-s movements. Automatic steering This option displays an overview of all autopilot steering parameters, and you can adjust parameters if required. For more details, refer to the separate Vulcan Installation manual. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 96 Installation Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate Vulcan Installation manual. Autopilot| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Radar

    For more information, see "Chart overlay" on page 35. Ú Note: Radar overlay requires data from a heading sensor or compass to ensure proper orientation with the chart. The radar panel Range Orientation Motion Compass* Heading line* Rotary controls Range rings* Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: Dual Radar

    You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects. When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the Chart panel’s menu. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Radar Operational Modes

    The radar appears in the radar sources menu as two virtual radar sources A and B. Range and radar controls for each virtual radar source are fully independent and the source can be selected for a Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 100: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Saving waypoints You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Adjusting The Radar Image

    The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. A higher gain makes the radar more sensitive to radar returns, allowing it to display weaker targets. If the gain is set too high, the image might be cluttered with background noise. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 102: Advanced Radar Options

    OFF for best radar image. Radar threshold The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit are filtered and are not displayed. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Rejecting Radar Interference

    Target boost (3G and 4G Broadband, and Pulse Radar only) The target boost control increases pulse length or reduces radar bandwidth to make targets appear larger in range and increase radar sensitivity. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Radar View Options

    Rotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up. This option works only when the system is navigating an active route. If you are not navigating an active route, the heading up orientation is used until the navigation function is started. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 105 Radar screen as you travel. All stationary objects remain in a fixed position. When the vessel’s symbol reaches the edge of the screen, the radar image is redrawn with the vessel symbol repositioned in the center of the screen. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset Select the set offset option Position the cursor on the radar panel to set the offset position Select the save option in the menu to save your settings. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    Shape: Sector Shape: Circle Alarm settings An alarm is activated when a radar target breaches the guard zone limits. You can select if the alarm is activated when the target enters or exits the zone. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: Marpa Targets

    The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost. Selected MARPA target, activated by positioning the cursor on the target icon. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Recording Radar Data

    Recording radar data You can record radar data and save the file internally in the Vulcan unit, or save it onto a memory card inserted into the unit’s card reader. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 110: Radar Settings

    The data bar can show up to 3 targets, arranged with the most dangerous targets on top. You can select to show MARPA targets on top and before any AIS targets, even if the AIS targets are closer to your vessel. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 111 154. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or Vulcan Installation manuals. Radar| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 112: Echosounder

    The Echosounder image Depth Temperature Frequency and Zoom scale Bottom Zoom buttons Depth range scale Instrument panel Zoom column Fish arches Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 113: Zooming The Image

    Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: Saving Waypoints

    You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu. Viewing history You can view echosounder history by panning the image. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 115: Setting Up The Image

    It is good for separating targets and for higher speed vessels. Gain The gain controls the sensitivity. The more you increase the gain, the more details are shown on the image. However, a higher gain Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 116 2 elements on the image. The pause function stops the Echosounder from pinging the transducer. The system is not collecting Echosounder data when paused in this manner. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 117: Advanced Options

    You can start recording log data and save the file internally in the unit, or save it onto a card inserted into the unit’s card reader. The record function is activated from the Advanced menu option. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 118 Create StructureMap If StructureScan is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. The log file can also be converted to StructureMap format from the Files option. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 119: Stop Recording Log Data

    You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image as on a normal echo image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel to display. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 120: Echosounder View Options

    You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions. Temperature graph The temperature graph is used to illustrate changes in water temperature. When toggled on, a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the Echosounder image. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 121 You can also select if you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel. Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 122: Echosounder Settings

    Echosounder file, you can select which channel to display. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the upper right corner. Search depth Noise may cause the Echosounder to search for unrealistic depths. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 123 Installation Used for installation and setup. See the separate Vulcan Installation manual. ForwardScan Installation Used for ForwardScan installation and setup. Refer to the "ForwardScan setup" on page 138. Echosounder| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 124: 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. StructureScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 125: Zooming The Structurescan Image

    Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger. StructureScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 126: Saving Waypoints

    Whenever the cursor is active on a StructureScan panel, the scroll bar is shown on the panel. The scroll bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total StructureScan image history StructureScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 127: Setting Up The Structurescan Image

    To adjust the contrast setting: Select the contrast icon or activate the contrast option in the menu to display the color adjustment bar Drag the bar up or down to get the desired contrast setting or select Auto contrast. StructureScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 128: Advanced Structurescan Settings

    If required, the left/right SideScanning images can be flipped to match the direction of the transducer installation. Range Lines Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan). StructureScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 129 Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the Vulcan unit, or onto memory card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 117. StructureScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 130: Structuremap

    - Structure data starts to appear on the chart screen as soon as Structure overlay is enabled Select Structure source - Live data is default Ú Note: Structure overlay can also be activated by selecting a saved StructureMap file in the files browser. StructureMap| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 131: Structuremap Sources

    If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area, the images overlap and clutter the chart. If several logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate memory cards. StructureMap| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 132: Structuremap Tips

    You can create standard or high resolution files. High resolution .smf files capture more detail, but take longer to convert and are larger than standard resolution files. To save disc space it is recommended to remove the StructureScan (.sl2) files after conversion. StructureMap| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 133: Using Structuremap With Mapping Cards

    Shows/hides the water column in Live mode. If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan image. If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be affected by the water depth. StructureMap| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 134 Clear live history Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data. Record data Records StructureScan data. Source Selects StructureMap source. StructureMap| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 135: 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 ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 136: Setting Up The Forwardscan Image

    Point data By default, ForwardScan only shows the bottom. Select the Point data menu option to specify to view no sonar data points, all sonar data points, or only points (Objects) in the water column. ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 137: Heading Extension

    Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values. 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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 138: Forwardscan Setup

    ForwardScan setup Specify the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog. Critical forward range and Critical depth Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth are user-selected thresholds that define a critical zone forward of your vessel. ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 139 We recommend installing the transducer vertical to the waterline. In cases where that is not possible, the Transducer Angle setting helps offset the difference between the transducer angle and the waterline. The angle can be adjusted from 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees. ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 140 B) For depth below transducer: no offset required (the offset is set to C) For depth below surface (waterline): Set the distance from transducer to the surface - this should be set as a positive value. For example,+0.5. +0.5 -2.0 +0.0 ForwardScan| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 141: 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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 142: Gofree Shop

    GoFree wireless xxxx network. If more than one is in range, review the Wireless devices page on the unit to confirm which wireless device is connected to the unit. Wireless connection| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 143 Enter the Network Key in the smartphone to connect to the network. Open the GoFree application on the smartphone, the unit should be automatically detected. The name displayed will be either the default, or that assigned in the Device Name setting. If Wireless connection| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 144: Uploading Log Files To Insight Genesis

    Record Echo dialog. For more information, refer to "Start Recording log data" on page 117. Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the Vulcan Installation Manual. Wireless connection| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 145 (SSID), Network Key, or Channel) the internal wireless must be in Access Point mode. To select a network (hotspot) to connect to, the internal wireless must be in Client Mode. Use the Mode option to change modes. Wireless connection| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 146 Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and does not provide support related to their use. Wireless connection| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 147: Ais

    Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line. Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line. A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 154. AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 148: Viewing Information About Ais Targets

    When you select an AIS icon on the chart panel the symbol changes to Selected target symbol, and the vessel's name is displayed. You can display detailed information for a target by selecting the AIS pop-up, or from the menu when the target is selected. AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 149: Calling An Ais Vessel

    AIS SART data as a signal from a standard AIS transmitter. An icon is positioned on the chart, but this icon is an AIS vessel icon. If your AIS receiver is compliant with AIS SART, the following takes place when AIS SART data is received: AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 150 MMSI number of the SART. For example, MOB AIS SART - 12345678. • Activate the MOB function - The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the AIS SART position - The system creates an active route to the AIS SART position AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 151: Vessel Alarms

    Sets the range for lost vessels. If a vessel is lost within the set range, an alarm occurs. Ú Note: The check box controls whether the alarm pop-up box is displayed and if the siren goes on. The CPA and TCPA define AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 152: Vessel Settings

    By default, all targets are shown on the panel if an AIS device is connected to the system. You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings, distance, and vessel speed. AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 153 Your own vessel heading information is read from the active heading sensor, and COG information is received from the active GPS. For other vessels COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system. AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 154 A different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion, as shown below. AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. AIS| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 155: Instrument Panels

    You can also set limits for analog gauges. All edit options are available from the Instruments panel menu. Available editing options depend on which data sources are connected to your system. Instrument panels| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 156 Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a colored background Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu Instrument panels| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 157: 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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 158: Sonichub 2

    Periodic software updates may be available from the product website. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included with the upgrade files. Factory Reset Resets the device to factory defaults. Audio| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 159 You can pair it to several devices but only one device can be connected at a time. You can manually disconnect and connect the SonicHub 2 to paired devices. To disconnect a paired device, select the paired device in the device list and then select Disconnect. Audio| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 160 Android device (over Bluetooth) or IOS device (over USB and Bluetooth). Ú Note: You must be in a valid location to use Pandora. Refer to the Pandora website for more information. Use menu controls to run Pandora on the smart device. Audio| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 161: The Audio Panel

    Tuner Playback Select to display the list of available sources Select to select previous/ Select to Select to next frequency select rewind/play Press and hold to tune in previous/ fast forward a channel next track Audio| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 162 Select to toggle on/off shuffle mode. The icon is colored when the function is active. Select to display menus used for setting up zones and master control Audio| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 163: Setting Up The Audio System

    FUSION server is active. To use the AUX source for a different device, the Sirius must be detached from the AUX source. Ú Note: To use SiriusXM, an optional SiriusXM tuner must be connected to the FUSION server. Audio| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 164: Operating The Audio System

    You cannot add unsubscribed channels. Locking channels You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted. A 4- digit-code must be entered to lock channels and the same code entered to unlock the channels. Audio| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 165: Weather

    Showing weather details If pop-up is enabled, you can select a weather icon to display the identity of the observation. If you select the pop-up, detailed information about the observation is displayed. You can also display Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 166: Grib Weather

    Tools panel or the Forecast menu option on the Chart panel: • When you select a GRIB file with the File manager, the import option is available. Use it to import a GRIB file into memory. Select the GRIB file to import the data. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 167 The Forecast menu option displays the GRIB file currently in memory and overlaid on the chart. Select the Forecast menu option to import a new GRIB file into memory. Importing a new file overwrites the GRIB data in memory. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 168: Predictwind Weather

    Refer to www.predictwind.com. Only one weather file can be displayed on the chart at a time. The PredictWind GRIB weather file can be made available for display as overlay on the chart the following ways: Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 169 - Import the file into memory to overlay it on the chart. You can import a weather file directly from the memory card or from any directory available to the File manager. Refer to Specify PredictWind GRIB overlay file "Specify PredictWind GRIB overlay file" on page 174. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 170 "High resolution" on page 171) or Offshore - lower resolution (refer to "Offshore area (lower resolution)" on page 172) or both types of GRIB data. Ú Note: High Resolution downloads require a PredictWind Professional subscription. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 171 174. High resolution Download location areas are displayed on the chart. Select or deselect single or multiple locations. The selected areas are highlighted. You can add and remove locations by selecting Automatic download locations later. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 172 GRIB weather for and choose the select menu option. After you create your offshore area rectangle, choose the Select menu option. Specify the settings for the offshore (lower resolution) GRIB download, refer to "PredictWind download settings" on page 172. PredictWind download settings Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 173 Forecast length The period of the forecast in days. Available for CMCF or GFSF models on Offshore GRIB only. Resolution GRIB resolution, select 50 or 100 kilometers between forecast points. Available for Offshore GRIB only. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 174 Select the Import file option to import a GRIB file into memory from the memory card or any directory available to the File manager. Ú Note: GRIB data that is imported overwrites the GRIB data in memory. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 175 GRIB files list to the expired GRIB files list. Expired files are files where the time of the final forecast has passed. Select the Delete expired GRIB files option to delete these expired files from the system. Weather| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 176: Alarms

    3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the alarm activated first at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the Alarms dialog. Alarms| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 177: Acknowledging A Message

    Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 178 Alarms| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 179: Tools

    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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 180: Sun, Moon

    GoFree Shop Ú Note: The built-in wireless functionality must be connected to an external wireless hotspot in order to access the GoFree Shop. Refer to "Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot" on page 141. Tools| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 181 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 Operator Manual...

  • Page 182: Simulator

    You can select which data files are used by the simulator. A set of source files is included in your system, and you can import files by using a card inserted into the card reader. You can also use your own recorded log data files in the simulator. Simulator| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 183: Advanced Simulator Settings

    Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. Simulator| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 184: Maintenance

    Software upgrades The latest software is available for download from our website, www.bandg.com. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included in the upgrade files. Maintenance| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 185: Network Analyzer And Service Assistant

    Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks that you create are filed in your system. It is recommended to regularly copy these files and your system settings files as part of your back-up routine. The files can be copied to a card inserted in the card reader. Maintenance| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 186 Northstar.dat (no Tracks) • Used to transfer data to a legacy Northstar device. Export all Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, Tracks and Trips on your system. Maintenance| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 187 Select Export region Drag the boundary box to define the desired region Select the export option from the menu Select the appropriate file format Select Export to start the export Maintenance| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 188 If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system. Ú Note: When user data is purged from the memory, it cannot be recovered. Maintenance| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...

  • Page 189: Touchscreen Operation

    Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel. Touchscreen operation| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 190 Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. Touchscreen operation| Vulcan Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 191 Index Panel 161 Audio tools 162 Active panel 22 Auto gain 116 Adjusting panel size 24 Autopilot 79 AIS 147 Activating 79 Calling a vessel 149 AP24/28 systems 92 DSC 149 AUTO mode 83 Icon filters 152 Autopilot pop-up 80 Icon orientation 154 Autopilot tile in Instrument Searching for AIS...
  • Page 192 Selection 53, 54 Symbol 30 Color 116 Connect Smartphone and Backing up your system tablet 142 data 185 Wireless hotspot 141 Bottom lock 120 Controller & Viewer GoFree 142 Converting tracks to C-MAP chart options 36 routes 56 Card Coordinate system 63 Copying files to 180 Copying files to a card 180 Charts 28...
  • Page 193 A-Scope 121 FUSION-Link 157 Depth offset 140 Image 112 Pausing 116 Gain 115 Start recording echosounder Go to cursor 32, 100, 113, data Stop recording log GoFree data 119 Shop 142 Using the cursor 113 Wireless connection 141 View history 114 GoFree View options 120 Controller &...
  • Page 194 Integration of 3rd party devices 18 Operation Internet usage 4 Touch 189 Overlay downscan 122 Overlay Locking the touchscreen 21 SailSteer on Chart 65 Magnetic variation 63 Pages Man Overboard Selecting a page 22 Cancel navigation to Selecting active panel 22 MOB 23 Palettes 120, 128 Creating a MOB 23...
  • Page 195 Fast scan 103 Rhumb lines 62 Gain 101 Routes 52 Guard zone 107 Autorouting 53 Heading up 104 Converting tracks to Interference 103 routes 56 MARPA Creating a new route on the Target symbols 108 chart panel 52 Targets 108 Creating a route from Tracking targets 109 existing waypoints 55...
  • Page 196 Smartphone connection 143 View down or side Software upgrade 184 scan 128 Software version 7 View history 126 SonicHub 157 View options 124 Speaker zones 163 Zooming 125 Speakers 163 System Controls dialog 20 Speed and course System Settings indication 154 Coordinate system 63 Split pages 17 Datum 63...
  • Page 197 Vessel alarms 151 Vessel settings 152 View Echosounder log 122 Viewing files 180 Wallpaper, customizing 24 Warranty 4 Waypoints 50 Alarm settings 51 Delete 51 Dialog 59 Edit 51 Moving 50 Saving 50, 100 Waypoints, routes, trails and trips Export 186 Weather 165 Showing weather details 165...
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