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HERCULES
HERCULES
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
ENGLISH
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  • Page 1 HERCULES ® HERCULES EXPANSION ® BASIC OPERATION GUIDE ENGLISH www.bandg.com...
  • Page 2 ® • Triton™ is a trademark of Navico Group. • H5000™ is a trademark of Navico Group. • Hercules is a trademark of Navico Group. ® • Edge™ is a trademark of Navico Group. • WTP3™ is a trademark of Navico Group.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Generic 5 V analog sensor Generic 12 V analog sensor 213 mast head unit Speed and temperature sensor Serial inputs Wiring example: WS700 series wind sensor Alarms Connecting an alarm device Alarms generated from a MFD Alarms generated from Hercules’ MOB input...

  • Page 4: Connect To Hercules 35 Hv Displays

    On completion of all the steps, the Hercules will be paired to the profile that was used to sign in to the app. You can now use the app to communicate with Hercules.

  • Page 5: Find Hercules' Ip Address

    Connect to Hercules using the app Open the B&G app. In the mobile app, select Hercules (1) from the devices panel. Select Manage (2) to open Hercules’ details page, then select Connect (3). Note: The app remembers the Wi-Fi network on which it most recently connected to Hercules, and ¼...
  • Page 6 Navigate to General (2) > Connectivity (3) > Ethernet (4) to see the IP address for Hercules on the network. xx-xx-xx xx-xx-xx xx-xx-xx xx-xx-xx x.x.xxx 1234567890 To communicate with Hercules using a different device, connect the device to the same network as Hercules and enter the IP address into the device’s web browser.
  • Page 7 Sailing processor info. 123.45.678.90 To communicate with Hercules using a different device, connect the device to the same network as Hercules and enter the IP address into the device’s web browser. Note: A compatible display or MFD can be used to update basic settings on the sailing processor, ¼...

  • Page 8: First Start Up

    ® FIRST START UP The first time you start the Hercules sailing processor and access the web interface, prompts will guide you through system settings such as naming your sailing processor, choosing your preferred units for data, and setting the time zone.

  • Page 9: The Web Interface: Main Menu

    General—Gives access to general system settings such as network connections and software version. HV displays—Allows you to configure and control your HV displays using the Hercules web interface. Note: This menu option is only present when one or more HV displays are connected.

  • Page 10: Setup Guide

    Select measured sources Select the configurations and core sensors to be used by the Hercules processor for boat speed and wind. (This should be performed before running an Auto source selection.) To revisit this task later, navigate to General > Boat network > Sources.

  • Page 11: On The Water Tasks

    Review depth offset Enter an offset so that the depth reading displays depth below keel or, if preferred, depth measured from the water surface. To revisit this task later, navigate to Sailing data > Sensors > Depth. Review GPS offsets Enter the positions of each of your GPS receivers, relative to vessel’s bow, to get accurate start line values. To revisit this task later, navigate to Sailing data > Sensors > GPS > Operations.

  • Page 12: Dashboard

    DASHBOARD The dashboard provides an overview of key readings and operations without you accessing the menu. Sensors—Gives an overview of core selected sensors. Note: A red background indicates that data may not be valid, and you should review the sensors ¼...

  • Page 13: Sailing Data And Sensors

    SAILING DATA AND SENSORS Sailing data Open the Sailing data (1) menu, and select a category (2) to display readings for that category. Select a reading (3) to open the data and sensors card associated with that reading. Readings are in real-time, with the refresh rate determined by the damping value. Note: The units of measurement can be changed via Preferences under the main menu.

  • Page 14: Sensors

    Sensors The Sensors menu is on the right of the Sailing data screen, and is used to access data cards and settings for core connected sensors. Values from these sensors are also displayed on the Dashboard. Live data value—This is derived from the inputs and operations applied. Directly used by—Lets you know which calculations depend on the live data value.

  • Page 15: Corrections And Targets

    Select Corrections and targets (1) to see an overview of the corrections data.. Hercules can store correction tables for each of the following: True wind angle correction—Adjust the true wind angle reading depending on true wind angle, across a range of different true wind speeds.

  • Page 16: Apply A Set Of Corrections Or Targets

    Apply a set of corrections or targets Use the drop-down list (1) at the top of a corrections table or polar table to select and apply a set of corrections. For polar tables, the polar data selected from the drop-down list is used for targets displayed under Performance in the Sailing data menu.
  • Page 17 Correction tables and polar tables on Hercules can be customized by adding (or deleting) rows and columns using the web interface. With the table open for editing, select a column at its heading (1) to insert a new column for true wind angle.

  • Page 18: Upload Or Export Polar Tables

    .txt format. Load from file (2) allows you to search your connected device for a pre-written polar table, and upload it to Hercules. Files from the following software tools can be uploaded: Expedition™, PredictWind , Adrena™, iPolar™, and ®...

  • Page 19: Start Line

    START LINE Race timer The race timer (A) can be used to count down to zero from a specified time. Use the - (1) and + (2) buttons to adjust the race timer. Use the Start/Pause (3) button to start, pause, and resume the countdown. Note: The option to start a data recording when the race timer starts its countdown is found under the ¼...

  • Page 20: Start Line Position

    Start line position When Hercules has the position of a race start line, it can display a range of helpful calculations related to the start line. Note: Before pinging the start line, ensure you have entered the offset (relative to the bow) for the GPS ¼...

  • Page 21: Data Recording

    DATA RECORDING The sailing processor can record a wide range of calculated values and sensor readings. Configure recording settings Select the settings icon (A) to configure settings such as starting a data recording when the vessel exceeds a certain speed, or synchronize recording with the start timer in a race, and to access advanced recording options, if available.

  • Page 22: Default Data Set

    Note: To access the data card slot, use a #1 Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the eight captive screws ¼ on the Hercules unit’s front cover, and remove the cover. The data card fits into the slot at the top right of the circuit board. Replace the cover as soon as possible, to protect the sailing processor’s circuit board and connectors.

  • Page 23: Preset Data Profiles

    ¼ ® primary sailing processor. The card slot in the Hercules Expansion can only be used to carry software updates for the Hercules Expansion; it cannot be used to record data. Create custom data profiles You can set up and save one or more custom recording profiles.

  • Page 24: Add Events

    Note: Only default data (not advanced recordings) can be uploaded to your account in the cloud. ¼ Export recorded files  With the Hercules connected to a laptop, tablet, or phone, navigate to the Data recording screen. Select the export icon (1) to export that file to the laptop, tablet, or phone in .gpx or .csv format.

  • Page 25: Inputs/Outputs

    Open Inputs/Outputs from the main menu on the Hercules web interface (1). Select the name of the input/output device to enter the configuration menu for that device (2). If you have a Hercules Expansion connected to your Hercules or Hercules WTP, it displays as a device under Other (A).

  • Page 26: Analog/Pulse Inputs

    Note: The functions for each pin on the printed circuit board (PCB) are displayed on the web interface ¼ when you use the web interface to open a channel for configuration. The PCB inside each sailing processor also has printed labels to identify each port and pin. Analog/pulse inputs Open the Inputs/Outputs menu and select Configure (1) for the port you’re configuring.

  • Page 27: Enter Your Own Sensors

    Enter your own sensors If the type of sensor you connected is not already on the Analog type drop-down list, you can enter your own sensor. Use the Analog type (A) drop-down list to select an approximate range for the sensor’s readings (0-100 or 0-1000), then enter the sensor readings for two known voltage signals.

  • Page 28: Wiring Examples

    Wiring examples This section is for sensors and instruments. To connect power and NMEA 2000 , refer to your sailing ® processor’s installation guide (published separately). For cable wiring specific to your sensors, refer to the sensors’ installation guides (published separately). Generic 5 V analog sensor Note: The signal wire can be connected to any of the available analog channels.

  • Page 29: 213 Mast Head Unit

    213 mast head unit When configuring the analog port for the 213 mast head unit, select Wind for one of the analog channels to automatically configure the entire port for the 213 mast head unit. Pin function Wire from sensor (typical color) Screen Screen (bare) Pulse...

  • Page 30: Serial Inputs

    Serial inputs The sailing processor has two serial inputs. Open the Inputs/Outputs menu and select Configure (1, 2) for the port and channel you are configuring. Use the drop-down menus to select the Serial mode (A) and Baud rate (B) for the serial sensor connected to this port.

  • Page 31: Wiring Example: Ws700 Series Wind Sensor

    Wiring example: WS700 series wind sensor Note: The wind sensor’s screen wire must be connected to the screen pin on the power connector, or a ¼ screen pin on one of the analog connectors, on the circuit board. Pin function Wire from sensor (typical color) Rx_A (+) Signal out, + (white)

  • Page 32: Alarms

    Each alarm output forms a N/O (normally open) switch with its 0 V pin. Connect the wires of an alarm device such as a siren or light to the Hercules’ Alarms port as shown below. The pin labels are shown as they appear on the printed circuit board.

  • Page 33: Alarms Generated From A Mfd

    Not connected Note: The Reset (C) button on the configuration menu resets the alarm settings to their defaults. You ¼ must use the MFD display to stop or clear an alarm that has been passed to Hercules from the MFD.

  • Page 34: Alarms Generated From Hercules' Mob Input

    Alarms generated from Hercules’ MOB input Connect a push button to the MOB send and MOB return pins on Hercules to create a crew overboard (Man Overboard, MOB) button that can be mounted anywhere on the vessel. Connect your MOB alarm device, such as a loud siren, to the Alarm 1 out and Alarm 1 0V pins of the alarms port on the printed circuit board.
  • Page 35 A B&G HVision display (HV display) connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be configured using the ® Hercules web interface. Select HV displays from the main menu (1). Connected displays are listed by their type. Select Configure (2) to configure each HV display.
  • Page 36 Name—Select to edit the name of a display. If you have several HV displays on the network, renaming them according to their location might help you identify them for easy configuration. Display group—Assign the display to a display group to change settings for that group of displays simultaneously.
  • Page 37 When a software update is available, the notification Version X now available (A) appears on the web interface’s main menu. Select Download (1 ) on the notification to download the update file to Hercules (an internet connection is required). When the notification changes to Ready to install version X (B), select Update now (2) to proceed.
  • Page 38 Alternatively, you can download an update file from the the B&G website, www.bandg.com/downloads. To install the software on Hercules, connect your mobile device to Hercules and use the web interface to navigate to General > System information > About > Software version. Select Update from file (4).
  • Page 39 To determine the software version currently installed on your Hercules Expansion, use the Hercules web interface to navigate to General > Boat network > All devices and select Hercules Expansion. Download the most recent Hercules Expansion update file to your phone, tablet, or laptop, and transfer the file to a microSD card (maximum size 256 GB and FAT32 formatting).
  • Page 40 © 2023 Navico Group. All Rights Reserved. Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation. ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. www.bandg.com Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Group and other entities.

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