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  • Page 1 Vulcan Series ™ INSTALLATION MANUAL ENGLISH www.bandg.com...
  • Page 3 The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system: www.bandg.com Compliance statements Declarations The relevant declarations of conformity are available at: Preface | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 4 • Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help ISED Canada This device complies with ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject Preface | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 5 Halo® is a trademark of Navico Holding AS. • NAC™ is a trademark of Navico Holding AS. • Naviop® is a trademark of Navico Holding AS. • Naviop Loop® is a trademark of Navico Holding AS. Preface | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 6 • NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. • SD™ and microSD™ are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. Preface | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    30 System setup Turning the system on and off First time startup System setup sequence The settings dialog System settings Feature option Alarms Radar installation Echosounder settings Autopilot settings Fuel settings Wireless settings Network settings Contents | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 8 52 3rd party support FUSION-Link integration CZone Naviop 55 Appendix Technical specifications Dimensional drawings Supported data Contents | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction Parts included Display unit Panel mounting kit • Gasket • Mounting screws (4x #4 x 3/4" PN HD SS) Sun cover Power cable Fuseholder and fuse 3 A, ATC-blade Documentation package Introduction | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 10 Mounting screws (4x #10 x 3/4" PN HD SS) • Bracket knobs (2x) B: Bracket mounting kit - 12" unit • U bracket (metal) • Mounting screws (4x #10 x 3/4" PN HD SS) • Bracket knobs (2x) Introduction | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Front Controls

    Front controls Touch screen Power key Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF. Press once to display the System Controls dialog. Introduction | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 12: Card Reader

    The card reader door should always be securely shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water ingress. Card reader on the 7" and 9" units Card reader on the 12" unit Introduction | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 13: Connectors

    7", 9" and 12" units rear connections RADAR NMEA2000 POWER SONAR Radar - radar (Ethernet) connection NMEA 2000 - data input / output Power - 12 V DC supply input Sonar - Sonar / CHIRP Sonar, ForwardScan Introduction | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Ventilation behind units is recommended for all units which are not bracket mounted. Ensure that cables do not obstruct the airflow and that the ventilation holes are not blocked. Examples of enclosure ventilation options, in order of preference, are: Installation | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 15 To prevent compass inaccuracy the unit must be mounted far enough away so the interference does not affect compass readings. For minimum compass safe distance, refer to "Technical specifications" on page 55. Installation | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 16 Roll and pitch might give false positions and affect the true directional movement. Touchscreen Touchscreen performance can be affected by the location of the unit. Avoid locations where the screen is exposed to: • Direct sunlight. • Prolonged rainfall. Installation | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 17: Bracket Mounting

    Mount the unit to the bracket using the knobs. Hand tighten only. The ratchet teeth in the bracket and unit ensure a positive grip and prevent the unit from changing from the desired angle. Installation | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 18 Installation | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 19: Panel Mounting

    When fitting the bezel, ensure that the hook tabs on the back of the bezel recess in to opposing slots in the screen frame. Secure the bezel to the screen frame by gently pressing the bezel against the screen frame. Installation | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 20: Wiring

    Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with the unit. Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be connected to (+) DC with a fuse or a circuit breaker (closest available to fuse rating). Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 21: Power Connections

    The units can be powered on and off using the power key on the front of the case. Power control connection The yellow wire in the power cable can be used to control how the unit is turned on and off. Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 22 Ú Note: The unit cannot be powered down by power key, but can be put in to standby mode. (The screen backlight turns off.) Power cable connector to unit Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 23 Ú Note: Engine start batteries and house batteries should have a common ground connection. Power cable connector to unit Positive wire (red) Ground wire (black) Power control wire (yellow) Alarm wire (blue) Ignition switch Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 24: External Alarm

    The unit can be controlled with an ZC1 or ZC2 Remote controller connected on the NMEA 2000 network. NMEA 2000 The NMEA 2000 data port allows receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from various sources. Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 25 The total length of all drop cables combined should not exceed 78 meters (256 ft). • A terminator must be installed at each end of the backbone. The terminator can be a terminator plug or a unit with a built-in terminator. Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 26 Make the installation such that the load/current draw on each side of the power node is equal. Ú Note: 1 LEN (Load Equivalency Number) equals 50 mA current draw. Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 27: Echosounder

    7-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable. However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be displayed on the unit. Supports: • Sonar / CHIRP Sonar • ForwardScan Connector details Unit socket (female) Purpose Drain/Ground Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 28: Radar Connector

    Ethernet network. Ú Note: Only the 12" unit can share echosounder data and charts over the Ethernet network. Unit socket (female) Purpose Color Transmit positive TX+ Blue/White Transmit negative TX- Blue Receive positive RX+ Orange/White Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 29 Purpose Color Receive negative RX- Orange Shield Bare Wiring | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 30: System Setup

    Make sure that the proper external data sources have been selected. Feature setup • Configure specific features as described later in this chapter. The settings dialog The system setup is done from the settings dialog. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: System Settings

    PIN code is entered, all of them can be accessed without re-entering the PIN code. • Settings, activated from the home page or system controls dialog. • Alarms, activated from the toolbar. • Storage, activated from the toolbar. • Store, activated from the toolbar. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 32 Ú Note: If using H5000 with a rotating mast, use mast rotation for wind needs to be disabled as the H5000 CPU will automatically correct the wind information relative to the vessel. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 33 GPS sensor. These offsets combined with heading data will allow the software to accurately determine the bows distance from the start line. GPS Bow Offset Enter the distance from bow to GPS (always a positive value) System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 34: Feature Option

    The radar system requires radar sensor specific settings in order to adjust for a number of variables found in different installations. Ú Note: The installation settings available depends on the radar type and model. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 35 A and B suffix. Radar status Displays scanner information and scanner features, primarily used for information and to assist with fault finding. Antenna setup Used for setting the position, height and span of the antenna. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 36 AIS target. Ú Note: Adjustments to bearing alignment has to be done before Use mast rotation is enabled. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 37 Radar installed in close proximity to a mast or structure could cause unwanted reflections or interference to appear on the radar image. Use the sector blanking feature to stop the radar from transmitting on up to four sectors in the image. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 38 Ú Note: The blue accent pedestal lighting might not be approved for use in your boating location. Check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 39: Echosounder Settings

    As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 40 Use this dialog to setup and configure available sources. Source Select this option to display a list of sources available for setup. The settings you make in the rest of the dialog pertain to the source selected. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 41 For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0. Water speed calibration Water speed calibration is used to adjust the speed value from the paddle wheel to match the actual boat speed through the water. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 42 Transducer temperature sensors are one of two impedances - 5k or 10k. Where both options are given for the same model transducer, refer to paperwork supplied with transducer to determine impedance. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 43 Ú Note: Single source is automatically selected if there are older legacy echosounders on the network. You cannot change this setting if older legacy echosounders are on the network. Multi- System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 44: Autopilot Settings

    The Navico Fuel Flow sensor does not require the use of a separate Fuel Storage device. Refer to the engine manufacturer or dealer for information on whether or not your System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 45 Ú Note: Nominal fuel consumption setting should be determined taking into account typical vessel loads. That is, filled fuel and water tanks, stowed tender, supplies, etc. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 46 After at least several liters (a few gallons) have been used, the tank should be fully refilled, and the Set to full option selected. Select the Calibrate option. Set the actual amount used based on amount of fuel added to the tank. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 47: Wireless Settings

    Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For further details about wireless setup and connectivity, refer to the Operator Manual. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 48: Network Settings

    When a device is connected to more than one source providing the same data, the user can choose the preferred source. Before commencing with source selection make sure all external devices and networks are connected and turned on. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 49 Occasionally auto select might not assign the desired source, which can be corrected using the advanced source selection. Device list Selecting a device in this list will bring up additional details and options for the device. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 50 If data appears erratic or too sensitive, damping may be applied to make the information appear more stable. With damping set to off, the data is presented in raw form with no damping applied. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 51 ON before the waypoint is created in the sending device. Ú Note: The system can only transmit or receive one waypoint at a time over the NMEA 2000 network. For bulk import or export of waypoints see the operator manual. System setup | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 52: 3Rd Party Support

    The Network Interface is available from your BEP dealer. For more information please refer to the BEP web site www.bepmarine.com. NETWORK Network 1 Network 2 NETWORK INTERFACE CZONE NMEA2000 CZONE 3rd party support | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 53 Enabling this causes the Vulcan Series to synchronize its backlight setting with that of any CZone Display Interfaces set up to share backlight settings. Ú Note: CZone Config also needs to have the Vulcan Series set as a controller. 3rd party support | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 54: Naviop

    If this device is on the same NMEA 2000 network as a Naviop Loop system, this device can be used to operate the Naviop Loop system. For details, refer to the documentation following the Naviop system. 3rd party support | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 55: Appendix

    Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (-4°F to +140°F) Waterproof rating IPx7 and IPx6 Humidity IEC 60945 Damp heat 66°C (150°F) at 95% relative (18 hr) Shock and vibration 100 000 cycles of 20 G Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 56 12" unit 2 slot (microSD) Wireless Internal 802.11b/g/n Physical Weight (display only) 7" unit 0.91 kg (2 lbs) 9" unit 1.32 kg (2.9 lbs) 12" unit 2.22 kg (4.90 lbs) Mounting type Bracket (supplied) or panel mount Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 57: Dimensional Drawings

    202.2 mm 61.9 mm (7.96”) (2.44”) 220.0 mm 126.9 mm (8.66”) (5.00”) 9" unit 90.0 mm 242.0 mm 8.0 mm (3.54”) (9.52”) (0.31”) 263.0 mm 24.0 mm (10.35”) (0.94”) 79.0 mm (3.11”) 12" unit Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 58 8.0 mm 310.0 mm 74.7 mm (0.32“) (12.20“) (2.94“) 323.5 mm 95.0 mm (12.74“) (7.74“) 110.6 mm (4.36“) Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...

  • Page 59: Supported Data

    127488 Engine Parameters, Rapid Update 127489 Engine Parameters, Dynamic 127493 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic 127500 Load Controller Connection State / Control 127501 Binary Status Report 127503 AC input status 127504 AC Output Status 127505 Fluid Level Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 60 129801 Cross Track Error 129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message 129283 Cross Track Error 129284 Navigation Data 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in View 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 61 130580 Entertainment - System Configuration Status 130581 Entertainment - Zone Configuration Status 130582 Entertainment - Zone Volume Status 130583 Entertainment - Available Audio EQ Presets 130584 Entertainment - Bluetooth Devices 130585 Entertainment - Bluetooth Source Status Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 62 129540 GNSS Sats in View 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130306 Wind Data 130310 Environmental Parameters 130311 Environmental Parameters 130312 Temperature 130577 Direction Data 130578 Vessel Speed Components Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 63 BOD Bearing origin to destination BWC Bearing and distance to waypoint - Great circle BWR Bearing and distance to waypoint - Rhumb line RMB Recommended minimum navigation information Cross-track error - measured Routes WPL Waypoint location Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 64 TX / RX - Compass Description HDG Heading, deviation and variation HDT Heading true True heading and status Rate of turn TX / RX - Wind Description Wind direction and speed Wind speed and angle Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 65 These are only output sentences. TX/RX - Radar Description Radar system data OSD Own ship data Ú Note: *x - only transmitting when the radar panel is displayed. TX/RX - MISC Description MOB Man over board notification Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 66 Description VBW Dual ground/water speed XDR Transducer measurement Appendix | Vulcan Series Installation Manual...
  • Page 68 ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trade- www.bandg.com mark rights and accreditations for Navico Holding AS and other entities.

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