Vulcan Installation Manual ENGLISH bandg.
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Manual version This manual is written for the software version 1.0. The manual is continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from bandg.com.
Contents 9 Check the contents 10 Vulcan Overview 10 11 Front controls Rear connections and Card reader 12 Installation 12 13 14 14 14 Mounting location Bracket mounting Panel mounting Flush mounting Transducer installation 15 Wiring 15 15 16 17 18 18 21 21 Guidelines Power Connection Power control connection External alarm Connecting control devices NMEA 2000 – connection to backbone CZone connection to NMEA 2000 Transducer connection 22 Software Setup 22 22 22 24 35 38 40 43 45 First time startup
47 Accessories 48 Supported data 48 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List 53 Specifications 54 Dimensional drawings 8 Contents | Vulcan Installation Manual
1 Check the contents 1 Vulcan 2 Sun cover 3 Caps (2x, on NMEA 2000 and Sonar connectors) 4 Fuse holder (ATC blade) 5 Fuse (3 amp) 6 Power cable 7 Screw Fasteners (4 x #10 x 3/4 PN HD SS screws) 8 Mounting Bracket 9 Bracket knobs (2x) 10 Documentation pack (Getting Started manual, Installation manual, and Warranty card) Check the contents | Vulcan Installation Manual 9
2 10 Vulcan Overview Front controls 1 Touch screen 2 Power button Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF. Press once to display the System Controls dialog.
Rear connections and Card reader 1 NMEA 2000 - data input / output 2 Power - 12 V supply input 3 Sonar - CHIRP, Broadband Sounder, and DownScan Imaging 4 Card reader Card reader Used for attaching a microSD memory card. The memory card can be used for detailed chart data, software updates, transfer of user data, and system backup. The card reader door is opened by pulling the rubber cover open.
3 Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut. The Vulcan should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the controls and clearly see the screen. Be sure to leave a direct path for all of the cables. The Vulcan has a high-contrast screen, and is viewable in direct sunlight, but for best results install the unit out of direct sunlight. The chosen location should have minimal glare from windows or bright objects.
Warning: When installing, ensure appropriate safety equipment is used. For example, ear muffs, protective glasses, gloves and a dust mask. Power tools may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off dangerous projectiles. The dust from many materials commonly used in boat construction may cause irritation or damage to eyes, skin, and lungs. Bracket mounting 1. Place the bracket in the desired mounting location.
Panel mounting An optional kit is available for panel mounting. The kit includes a Panel mounting template. Flush mounting An optional kit is available for flush mounting. The kit includes a mounting guide. Transducer installation For transducer installation information, refer to separate installation instructions included with the transducer.
4 Wiring Guidelines Don’t do this: Do this: Don’t make sharp bends in the cables. Do make drip and service loops. Don’t run cables in a way that allows water to flow down into the connectors. Do cable-tie all cables to keep them secure. Don’t route the data cables in areas adjacent to radar, transmitter, or large current carrying cables. Do solder/crimp and insulate all wiring connections, if extending or shortening power or NMEA 2000 cables.
• • Controlling power state of the unit (Yellow wire). Connecting to an external alarm (Blue wire). 1 Power cable connector 2 12 V positive wire (red) shown with fuse holder fitted 3 12 V negative wire (black) 4 Power control wire (yellow) 5 Alarm wire (blue) 6 Vessel’s 12 V DC supply Connect Red to (+) DC using a 3 amp fuse. Connect Black to (-) DC. The unit can be powered on and off using the power button on the front of the case.
Power Control unconnected Device will turn on and off when the power button on the front of the unit is pressed. Leave the yellow Power Control wire disconnected and tape or heat-shrink the end to prevent shorting. Power Control to supply positive (auto on) Device will turn on immediately when power is applied. Common the yellow wire with the red wire after the fuse. Ú Note: The unit cannot be powered down by power button, but can be put in to standby mode. (The screen backlight also turns off.
For sirens that draw more than 1 Amp, use a relay. Connecting control devices The product_name can be controlled with a ZC1 keyboard. Ú Note: A ZC1 is required for Autopilot setup. NMEA 2000 – connection to backbone Device connection The Vulcan is equipped with an NMEA 2000 data port, which allows the receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from various sources.
Essential network information The standardized physical cables/connectors for NMEA 2000 are Micro-C and Mini-C, directly derived from the automation industries ‘DeviceNET’ - ‘Micro-C’ being the more commonly used size. • While most Navico products use Micro-C cabling and connectors, some products still use proprietary SimNet connectors, which are easily made compatible with adaptor cables. • A network consists of a linear backbone from which dropcables connect to NMEA 2000 compliant devices.
Power the network The network requires its own 12 V DC power supply protected by a 5 amp fuse or breaker. For vessels fitted with 24 V systems, use a DCDC converter to supply 12 V. Connect power at any location in the backbone for smaller systems. For larger systems introduce power at central point in the backbone to “balance” the voltage drop of the network.
CZone connection to NMEA 2000 When interfacing to C-ZONE network it is recommended to use a BEP Network interface bridge to join the two network backbones together. The CZONE / NMEA 2000 Network interface bridge isolates the power of the two networks, but allows data to be freely shared between both sides.
5 Software Setup The Vulcan requires some initial configuration before use, in order to get the most out of the product. The following sections focus on settings that typically do not require change once configured. User preference settings and operation are covered in the Operator Manual. Selecting the Home button opens the Home page, which has three distinct areas. The scrollable left column of icons is the Tools panel and the icons access most settings that require configuration.
Manual source selection Manual selection is generally only required where there is more than one source for the same data, and the automatically selected source is not the one desired. Group source selection Multifunction displays, autopilot controllers, and instruments have the ability to: • Use data sources (for example position, wind direction, and so on) that all other products on the network use, or alternatively use a data source independently from other units.
Advanced source selection This allows the most flexible and precise manual control over which devices provide data. Some data sources, such as those for fuel level, or engine RPM, can only be changed from the Advanced menu. Occasionally Auto Select may not assign the desired source, which may be corrected using the Advanced Source Selection. An example of this is where twin installations with NMEA 2000 compliant engines are not programmed with unique instance numbers.
commissioned autopilot system, you only have to do an automatic source selection as described above before the autopilot is ready to be used. Ú Note: A dedicated physical STBY key is required for commissioning. This can be on the Autopilot control head or on an autopilot remote controller. Dockside setup Initiating the required dockside setup is done from within the Commissioning dialog. Completed procedures are labelled with a tick.
- The boat type setting is used by the system to select appropriate preset steering parameters. It also affects available autopilot features. 4. Perform the rudder calibration. - Used if you have a rudder feedback unit installed. This calibration is used to ensure that the physical rudder movement corresponds to the rudder angle displayed on the Vulcan unit. - The Virtual Feedback option enables your autopilot to steer without a conventional rudder feedback unit.
Rudder drive setup The rudder drive setup controls how the autopilot computer controls the steering system. Drive voltage Voltage specified for your drive unit. The Drive unit voltage setting does not apply when the system operates solenoids on a continuous running pump/steering gear. Hence, the output voltage to the solenoids will be the same as the input voltage. Refer to the drive unit table in the AC12N/AC42N Installation manual or to your drive unit documentation for information.
Motor output Shows the amount of power needed to achieve the correct rudder speed. The reading is obtained from the Rudder test. The automatically set value may be increased or decreased. Rudder deadband This parameter is used to prevent the rudder from hunting. The reading is obtained from the Rudder test which optimizes the deadband to the speed of the boat and the pressure on the rudder.
Compass calibration Before the compass calibration is started, make sure that there is enough open water around the vessel to make a full turn. The calibration should be done in calm sea conditions and with minimal wind to obtain good results. Follow the on-screen instruction, and use about 60-90 seconds to make a full circle. During the calibration, the compass measures the magnitude and direction of the local magnetic field.
Setting the Transition speed (HI/LO) This is the speed at which the system automatically changes from LO to HI steering parameters. On power boats it is recommended that you set a value that represents the speed where the hull begins to plane, or the speed where you change from slow to cruising speed. On sailboats the transition speed should be set to around 3-4 knots to give the best response in a tack.
Autotuning The autotune feature runs the boat through several tests and then automatically sets the most important steering parameters. Autotune is not required for the autopilot to function, as it is preset with steering parameters that should steer most boats in the 30-50 foot range. All parameters that are set during autotuning can be manually adjusted. Seastate filter The Seastate filter is used to reduce rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather. OFF Seastate filter is disabled.
Tack time When performing a tack in WIND mode, the rate of turn (tack time) can be adjusted. This gives single-handed sailors time to handle the boat and the sails during a tack. A turn performed without shifting wind side, is also made at a controlled turn rate. Range: 2-50 Change per step: 1 Default: 12 Units: Seconds Tack angle This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in AUTO mode.
the navigator exceeds 0.15 nm, the autopilot calculates the layline and track towards the waypoint. Manually adjusting steering parameters The autotune function in the autopilot is so refined that the majority of boats need no further adjustments of the steering parameters. On some boats however, or in particular sea conditions, fine tuning of the steering parameters may improve the performance of the autopilot. Transition speed Refer to "Setting the Transition speed (HI/LO)" on page 30.
2 Counter rudder too high; sluggish and creeping response. 3 Correct setting of counter rudder; ideal response. Auto trim This parameter defines how fast the autopilot shall correspond after having registered a heading error. The standard value is 40 seconds which should work well on most boats. Rule of thumb: Set to same value (seconds) as the boat’s length in feet. On boats operating on VRF, the value should be set to 20 seconds. Rate limit Sets the maximum allowed rate of turn.
If the required course change to the next waypoint in a route is more than the set limit, you are prompted and must acknowledge the course change before the autopilot will turn the vessel. Fuel setup The fuel utility monitors a vessel's fuel consumption. This information is totaled to indicate trip and seasonal fuel usage, and is used to calculate fuel economy for display on instrument pages and the data bar.
Fuel flow configuration After the number of engines is set, it is required to set which fuel flow sensor is connected to which engine. Under Device list on the Network page, view the Device Configuration dialog for each sensor, and set the Location to match the engine the device is connected to. Unconfigure - defaults the device which clears all user settings. Reset Fuel Flow - restores only the Fuel K-Value setting, if set in Calibrate. Only Navico devices can be reset.
Calibrate Calibration may be required to accurately match measured flow with actual fuel flow. Access calibration from the Refuel dialog. Calibration is only possible on Navico’s Fuel Flow sensor. 1. Start with a full tank and run the engine as it would normally be operated. 2. After at least several liters (a few gallons) have been used, the tank should be fully refilled, and the Set to full option selected. 3. Select the Calibrate option. 4.
Fuel Level With the use of a Navico Fluid Level device connected to a suitable tank level sensor, it is possible to measure the amount of fuel remaining in any equipped tank. The number of tanks must be set in Vessel Setup dialog, initiated from the Fuel setting options page, to allow discrete tank assignment of the Fluid Level devices. Select Device list on the Network page, and view the Device Configuration dialog for each sensor, and set the Tank location, Fluid type, and Tank size.
specialized PC application available from BEP Marine Ltd, and associated CZone distributors. The Vulcan system provides a means to load the Config file, as well as apply updates to module firmware, removing the need to take a laptop computer aboard the vessel. Enabling CZone functionality If the CZone device(s) are not automatically detected, it is possible to manually enable CZone.
CZone backlight control Enabling this causes the Vulcan 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 set as a controller. Import and backup a configuration file The files page may be used to import CZone configuration files, or export a copy to a memory card in the card reader. Importing overwrites the existing file on the Vulcan and all connected CZone devices.
default, or that assigned in the Device Name setting. If the Vulcan does not appear, follow the on screen instructions to manually find the device. 5. Select the graphic icon of the Vulcan. The Vulcan displays a prompt similar to the following: 6. Select Yes for one-time connection, or Always if device is to be remembered for regular connection. This setting can be changed later if required. Ú Note: The internal wireless module only supports GoFree connection to itself.
Advanced Tools are available within the Vulcan software to assist in faultfinding and setting up the wireless network. Iperf Iperf is a commonly used network performance tool. It is provided for testing wireless network performance around the vessel so weak spots or problem areas can be identified. The application must be installed on and run from a tablet device. The Vulcan must be running Iperf server before initiating the test from the tablet. On exiting the page, Iperf automatically stops running.
Internal Wireless Select this option to enable or disable the internal wireless module. Disabling wireless when not in use reduces the unit’s power consumption. Software updates and data backup From time to time we release software updates to our existing products. Updates are created for a variety of reasons; to add or improve features, to add support for new external devices, or to fix software bugs. Updates can be found on the website: bandg.
User data file version 4: Use with current units (NSO evo2, NSS evo2, NSS, NSO, NSE, Zeus, Zeus Touch, HDS Gen2, HDS Gen2 Touch, HDS Gen3). • User data file version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy GPS chartplotters. • User data file version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy GPS chartplotters. • GPX (GPS Exchange, no depth): Use with some other manufacturers’ GPS products, and PC applications. After you select the file type, select Export and destination memory card.
Remote updating is similar to updating a local unit; select the file on the memory card and select the Upgrade option, followed by Remote Upgrade. Follow the onscreen options. NMEA 2000 device upgrades The update file must be loaded to the root directory of a memory card. inserted in the card reader. To update NMEA 2000 devices select the Upgrade option presented when the file is highlighted. A list should appear displaying any compatible devices the update file applies to.
Send waypoint Select this option to allow another device to send waypoints via NMEA 2000.
6 Accessories Ú Note: The most up-to-date accessories list is available at: bandg.
7 Supported data NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List NMEA 2000 PGN (receive) 59392 ISO Acknowledgement 59904 ISO Request 60928 ISO Address Claim 61184 Parameter Request/Command 65285 Temperature with Instance 65289 Trim Tab Insect Configuration 65291 Backlight Control 65292 Clear Fluid Level Warnings 65293 LGC-2000 Configuration 65323 Data User Group Request 65325 Reprogram Status 65341 Autopilot Mode 65480 Autopilot Mode 126208 ISO Command Group Function 126992 System Time 126996 Produc
127503 AC input status 127504 AC Output Status 127505 Fluid Level 127506 DC Detailed Status 127507 Charger Status 127508 Battery Status 127509 Inverter Status 128259 Speed, Water referenced 128267 Water Depth 128275 Distance Log 129025 Position, Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129033 Time & Date 129038 AIS Class A Position Report 129039 AIS Class B Position Report 129040 AIS Class B Extended Position Report 129041 AIS aids to Navigation 129283 Cross Track Error 129284 N
129809 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part A 129810 AIS Class B “CS” Static Data Report, Part B 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130306 Wind Data 130310 Environmental Parameters 130311 Environmental Parameters 130312 Temperature 130313 Humidity 130314 Actual Pressure 130576 Small Craft Status 130577 Direction Data 130840 Data User Group Configuration 130842 SimNet DSC Message 130845 Parameter Handle 130850 Event Command 130851 Event Reply 130817 Product Info 130820 Reprogram
NMEA 2000 PGN (transmit) 61184 Parameter Request/Command 65287 Configure Temperature Insects 65289 Trim Tab Insect Calibration 65290 Paddle Wheel Speed Configuration 65291 Backlight Control 65292 Clear Fluid Level Warnings 65293 LGC-2000 Configuration 65323 Data User Group Request 126208 ISO Command Group Function 126992 System Time 126996 Product Info 127237 Heading/Track Control 127250 Vessel Heading 127258 Magnetic Variation 128259 Speed, Water referenced 128267 Water Depth 128275 Distanc
130312 Temperature 130577 Direction Data 130840 Data User Group Configuration 130845 Parameter Handle 130850 Event Command 130818 Reprogram Data 130819 Request Reprogram 130828 Set Serial Number 130831 Suzuki Engine and Storage Device Config 130835 Set Engine And Tank Configuration 130836 Fluid Level Insect Configuration 130837 Fuel Flow Turbine Configuration 130839 Pressure Insect Configuration 130845 Weather and Fish Prediction and Barometric Pressure History 130850 Evinrude Engine Warnings 130851 Paramet
8 Specifications Ú Note: The most up-to-date specifications list is available at: bandg.com Mechanical/Environmental Casing PC/ABS Operating temp -15°C to +55°C (+5°F to +131°F) Water ingress IPX6 and 7 Weight (excluding mounting hardware) 1.
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