Vulcan Operator Manual ENGLISH bandg.
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About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the Vulcan. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use. The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology and practices. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: Ú Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Viewing the manual on the screen The pdf viewer included in the Vulcan makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from bandg.com. The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory. Use the menu options and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the pdf file as described below: • Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down Select the relevant panel button.
The Software version 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 114.
Preface | Vulcan Operator Manual
Contents 13 Introduction 13 14 16 17 17 The Home page Application pages Integration of 3rd party devices GoFree wireless Remote controllers 18 Basic operation 18 18 19 19 20 20 21 22 23 System Controls dialog Turning the system on and off Display illumination Locking the touchscreen Using menus and dialogs Selecting pages and panels Using the cursor on the panel Creating a Man Overboard waypoint Screen capture 24 Customizing your system 24 24 25 26 26 Customizing the Home page wallpaper Adjusting panel
33 33 34 35 36 39 40 Insight specific chart options Insight view options Navionics specific chart options Navionics chart settings Navionics view options Jeppesen tides and currents Chart settings 44 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 44 46 50 52 Waypoints Routes Tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs 53 Navigating 53 53 54 55 Navigate to cursor position Navigate a route Navigating with the autopilot Navigation settings 57 The Sail Steer panel 58 58 Selecting data fields for the Sail Steer panel Sai
67 68 69 71 72 75 75 76 NoDrift mode NAV mode WIND mode WIND Nav mode Turn pattern steering Using the Vulcan in an AP24/AP28 system Using the autopilot in an EVC system Autopilot settings 79 Echosounder 79 80 81 81 83 85 The Echosounder image Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel Viewing Echosounder history Setting up the Echosounder image Recording log data Echosounder settings 87 DownScan 87 88 88 88 89 The DownScan image Zooming the DownScan image Using the cursor on the DownScan panel Viewing
104 104 105 105 Setting up the audio system Operating the audio system Favorite channels Sirius radio (North America only) 106 Alarms 106 106 106 106 107 107 Alarm system Type of messages Single alarms Multiple alarms Acknowledging a message Alarms dialog 109 Tools 109 109 109 109 110 110 110 110 110 Waypoints/routes/tracks Tides Alarms Settings Vessels Sun, Moon Trip calculator Files Find 111 Simulator 111 Demo mode 111 Simulator source files 112 Advanced simulator settings 114 Maintenance 114 114 1
1 Introduction The Home page The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the Home button in the upper left corner of a panel. 1 Tools Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information. 2 Applications Select a button to display the application as a full page panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the application. 3 Close button Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page.
5 Man Over Board (MOB) button Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the current vessel position. Application pages Each application connected to the system is presented on panels. The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination with other panels in a multiple panel page. All application pages are accessed from the Home page. 14 1 Application panel 2 Instrument bar Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be turned off and it can be configured by the user.
7 Menu Panel specific menu. Split pages You can have up to 4 panels on each page. 2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog. Pre-configured split pages Each full screen application has several pre-configured split pages, featuring the selected application combined with each of the other panels. Ú Note: The number of pre-configured split pages cannot be changed, and the pages cannot be customized or deleted.
Integration of 3rd party devices Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the Vulcan. The applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with other panels. A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog. The 3rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on other panels.
For more information, refer to "Instrument panels" on page 99. GoFree wireless The Vulcan includes built-in wireless functionality that lets you use a wireless device to remotely view (phone and tablet) and control the system (tablet only). The system is controlled from the wireless device by Apps downloaded from their relevant Application store. Configuration and setup are described in the Vulcan Installation manual.
2 Basic operation System Controls dialog The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the Power key. The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example, the adjust splits option is only available if you are viewing a split page when you open the System Controls dialog. Activating functions Select the icon of the function you want to set or toggle on or off.
First time startup The first time the unit is started and after a master reset, the system runs through an automatic start-up sequence, including language setup and automatic data source selection. You can select to interrupt this sequence and later configure the system yourself. Standby mode You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog. Display illumination Brightness The display backlighting can be adjusted at any time from the System Controls dialog.
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 • Adjust a slide bar value by either: • dragging the slide bar • selecting the + or - icons Select the Back menu option to return to the previous menu level, and then exit. You can make the menu slide away by tapping the screen outside the menu area, or by pressing the MENU button.
Using the cursor on the panel The cursor can be used to measure a distance, to mark a position, and to select items. By default, the cursor is not shown on the panel. Position the cursor by tapping the desired location on the screen. When the cursor is active, the cursor position window is displayed. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select the Clear cursor option.
Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position, or between 2 points on the chart panel. 1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance. 2. Start the measure function from the menu. - The measuring icons appear with a line drawn from the vessel center to the cursor position, and the distance is listed in the cursor information window. 3.
Cancel navigation to MOB The system continues to display navigational information towards the MOB waypoint until you cancel the navigation from the menu. Delete a MOB waypoint 1. Select the MOB waypoint to activate it 2. Select the MOB waypoint's pop-up to display the MOB waypoint dialog 3. Select the delete option in the dialog. A MOB waypoint can also be deleted from the menu when it is activated.
3 Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format. The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the files browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder. Adjusting panel size You can change the panel size for an active split page.
The changes are saved to the active favorite or split page. Adding new favorite pages 1. Select the New icon in the favorite panel on the Home page to open the page editor dialog 2. Drag and drop page icons to set up a new page 3. Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels), if required. 4. Save the page layout The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is included in the list of favorite pages on the Home page.
Edit favorite pages 1. Select the edit icon for a favorite icon to enter edit mode - Select the X icon to remove the page - Select the tool icon to display the page editor dialog 2. Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog. 3. Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode. Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the Instrument bar.
4 Charts The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, and display AIS targets.
* Optional chart items. You turn the optional images on/off individually from the Chart settings dialog. Chart data The system is delivered with different embedded cartography depending on region. All units support Insight charts from Navico including Insight Genesis. The system also supports Navionics Gold, Platinum+ and Navionics+, C-MAP MAX-N/MAX-N+ by Jeppesen as well as content created by variety of third party mapping providers in the AT5 format.
Selecting chart type You specify the chart type in the Chart panel by selecting one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option. If you have a multiple Chart panel, the chart type is set individually for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels, and then select one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel, and select an alternative chart type for this panel.
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. North up Heading up Course up North up Displays the chart with north upward. Heading up Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directed upward. Heading information is received from a compass. If heading is not available, then the COG from the GPS is used.
Using the cursor on the chart panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the chart panel. When you activate the cursor, the cursor position window is displayed. When the cursor is active, the chart does not pan or rotate to follow the vessel. Select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the vessel position. Select the Restore cursor menu option to display the cursor in its previous location.
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. Ú Note: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations and an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels. 3D charts The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours. Ú Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat.
the chart orientation setting. See "Positioning the vessel on the chart panel" on page 30. Zooming a 3D chart You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom (+ or -) buttons, or the touch method of pinching and spreading your fingers. Insight specific chart options Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Chart imagery style The charts can be displayed in three imagery styles.
Insight chart categories Insight charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see. Land Exaggeration and Water Exaggeration Graphical settings available in 3D mode only. Exaggeration is a multiplier applied to the drawn height of hills on land, and troughs in water to make them look taller or deeper.
Navionics chart settings Colored seabed areas Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue. Annotation Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available to display. Presentation type Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Chart details Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.
Navionics view options Chart shading Shading adds terrain information to the chart. Navionics dynamic tide and current icons Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information. The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time.
Ú Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units (unit of measurement) set by user. Easy View Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text. Ú Note: There is no indication on the chart showing that this feature is active. Photo overlay Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions.
Navionics Fish N' Chip The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip (U.S. only) chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com. Depth highlight range Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color. This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes.
Jeppesen tides and currents The system can display Jeppesen tides and currents. With this information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and strength of currents and tides. 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 select one of the icons, tidal or current information for that location are displayed.
Chart settings Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels. 3D boat selection Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. Boat settings The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route. The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use the autorouting and easy routing features. Range Rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects.
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 period. If no options are turned on for the vessel then no extension lines are shown for your vessel. Your vessel heading is based on information from the active heading sensor and the COG is based on information from the active GPS sensor.
The following settings are available: • Boat Displays laylines from boat, indicating the target course. • Always show boat laylines Displays boat laylines. • Mark Displays laylines from mark/waypoint, indicating the target course to sail to reach the mark/waypoint. • Tidal flow correction Calculates the tidal effect of the boat based on COG, and applies this information to the laylines. • Overlapped Extends the laylines beyond the tack/gybe intersection. • Length Sets the length of the laylines.
Pop-up information Selects whether basic information for chart items is displayed when you select the item. Grid lines Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart. Course highway Adds a graphic presentation of cross track error (XTE) limits to the route. For setting the XTE limit, see "XTE limit" on page 55. 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.
5 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, or on the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position information. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route.
Edit a waypoint You can edit all information about a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint's pop-up, or from the menu when the waypoint is activated. The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the Home page. Delete a waypoint You can delete a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog or by selecting the Delete menu option when the waypoint is activated. You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoints tool on the Home page.
Routes A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed. The system includes support for Navionics Autorouting and Jeppesen Easy Routing. This feature automatically suggests routepoints between the first and last routepoint of a route, or between selected routepoints in a complex route.
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. Autorouting and Easy Routing The Autorouting and Easy Routing suggest new routepoint positions based on information in the map and on your boat's size. Before you can start using this feature the boat draught, width and height must be entered into the system.
4. 5. 6. 7. - When the automatic routing is completed the route appears in preview mode, and the legs are color coded to indicate safe or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe), while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green (safe). Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview mode. Select Keep to accept the routepoints positions.
Creating routes using existing waypoints You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from the Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by using the Routes tool on the Home page. Converting Tracks to Routes You can convert a track to a route from the Edit Track dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the track, then selecting the track's pop-up, or by selecting the info option from the menu. The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page.
The Edit Route dialog You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up or from the menu. The dialog can also be accessed by using the Routes tool on the Home page. Tracks Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Tracks can be converted to routes from the Edit dialog.
Tracks settings Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments whose length depends on the frequency of the recording. You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered. Ú Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible.
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.
6 Navigating The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined route. If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks" on page 44. Navigate to cursor position You can start navigating to a cursor position on any chart, or Echosounder panel.
Start navigating a route from the Route dialog You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by: • Selecting the Route tool from the Home page • Selecting the route details from the menu Cancel navigation When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for cancelling the navigation. Navigating with the autopilot When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode.
Navigation settings Navigation method Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing between any two points on a chart. The Great circle route is the shortest path between two points. However, if you are to travel along such a route, it would be difficult to steer manually as the heading would constantly be changing (except in the case of due north, south, or along the equator). Rhumb lines are tracks of constant bearing.
Arrival alarm When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm is activated when the vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival radius. Magnetic variation Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and magnetic bearings, caused by different locations of the Geographic and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such as iron deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings. When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic north to true north.
7 The Sail Steer panel The Sail Steer panel provides a composite view of key sailing data. All data is displayed relative to the yacht’s bow, providing a clear and easy to understand image of important sailing data. The Sail Steer panel can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the panel is dependent on available panel size.
9 Active (next) waypoint ID, routepoint ID, or cursor 10 Rudder angle 11 Magnetic variation 12 Tide rate and relative direction* * Optional images. You can turn the optional images on/off from the menu. Selecting data fields for the Sail Steer panel Data sources connected to the system can be viewed on the Sail Steer panel. 1. Select the Sail Steer panel to make it active. 2. Select the MENU button and select the edit option. - Edit mode is indicated in top of the panel. 3.
8 Time and Wind plots The system can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. The Time plot panel The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows. You can also select the layout from the menu. You can select which data to present on a time plot panel, and you can define the time range for each plot.
Wind Plot panel A Wind Plot is a special type of Time Plot specifically designed to help you understand recent changes in wind speed and direction. 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.
9 Autopilot If an AC12N, AC42N or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality is available in the system. An Autopilot is designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions with minimal helm movements. Safe operation with the autopilot Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace a human navigator.
Autopilot indication on the pages 1 Autopilot indication in Status bar 2 Autopilot pop-up 3 Autopilot tile in Instrument bar Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar The Status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected to the network. Icons are included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another autopilot control unit. Autopilot pop up You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up.
The following pop-ups are available: • Autopilot controller, showing active mode, heading, rudder and various steering information depending on active autopilot mode. Manual adjustments to the set heading can only be made when the port and starboard arrow indicators are illuminated red and green. • Mode selection, includes access to turn pattern selection.
Data fields The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel: CTS Course to steer DTD Distance to destination WPT DIST Distance to next waypoint SOG Speed over ground COG Course over ground XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right) Mode overview The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the mode depend on boat type and available inputs, as shown in the following list: • Standby Standby mode used when manually steering at the helm.
• • • Automatic steering, keeping the vessel on a straight bearing line by compensating for drift. • Dodging Returns to NoDrift mode after a heading change. NAV Navigation steering. Steers the vessel to a specific waypoint or through a route. WIND Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Automatic steering where the vessel heading is changed to maintain a set wind angle.
Ú Note: If the autopilot pop-up is closed or if an alarm dialog is activated on the unit controlling the autopilot in FU mode, the autopilot automatically changes to STBY mode. Warning: While in FU mode you cannot take manual control of the wheel. AUTO mode (auto compass) In AUTO mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to steer the vessel automatically on a set heading. • You select AUTO mode from the autopilot pop-up.
Tacking in AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode. In AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. For more details, see "Tacking - WIND mode" on page 70. You initiate the tack function from AUTO mode. When tacking direction is selected the autopilot changes the current set course according to the set fixed tacking angle. You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the opposite tacking direction.
NAV mode Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open waters. You can use the autopilot to automatically steer the boat to a specific waypoint location, or along a pre-defined route. The position information from the GPS is used to change the course to steer to keep the boat on the track line and to the destination waypoint. Ú Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the Vulcan must have valid position input. Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.
The arrival circle (1) should be adjusted according to boat speed. The higher the speed, the wider the circle. The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth turn onto the next leg. The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle when creating the route. X axis = Boat speed in knots Y axis = Arrival circle, radius in 1/100 Nm Example: With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint circle with radius 0.09 Nm.
Before the WIND mode is started it must be verified that valid input from wind transducer is available. Initiate wind steering as follows; 1. Switch the Autopilot to AUTO mode 2. Adjust the boat heading until wind angle is according to the angle you want to maintain 3.
The time to make a gybe is determined by the speed of the boat to make it as quick as possible within control. Tack and gybe prevent You should use the autopilot with care when beating and running. If the sails are unbalanced when beating, yaw forces from the sails can drive the boat into the wind. If the boat is driven beyond the set minimum wind angle, the thrust from the sails suddenly disappears and reduces the boat speed. The boat becomes more difficult to steer as the rudder becomes less effective.
Turn pattern steering The autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features for power boats when the pilot is in AUTO mode. Ú Note: The turn steering option is not be available if the boat type is set to SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog, instead the tack/gybe feature is implemented. Initiating a turn You start the turn by selecting the relevant turn icon, followed by selecting the port or starboard options in the turn dialog to select the turn direction.
Spiral turn Spiral-turn makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. This feature may be used for circling fish or when searching an object. You set the initial radius before the turn is initiated, and the change per turn during the turn. If the change per turn is set to zero, the vessel turns in a circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius. Zigzag turns Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.
Use the following process to initiate DCT steering; 1. Ensure that you have depth reading on the panel or on a separate depth instrument 2. Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth contour 3. Activate AUTO mode, select depth contour steering and monitor the depth reading 4.
Using the Vulcan in an AP24/AP28 system Command transfer If your Vulcan is connected to an autopilot system including an AP24 or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the same time. An inactive control unit is indicated with a square with a cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up. Locking remote stations The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that disables autopilot control from other units. A locked control unit is indicated with a key symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.
Autopilot settings Chart compass You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel. Locking autopilot operation from a unit You can lock a Vulcan unit to prevent unauthorized operation of the autopilot. When the unit is locked this is indicated with a lock symbol and with text in the pop-up. No automatic modes can be selected from a locked unit.
• • • OFF Seastate filter is disabled. This is the default setting. AUTO Reduces rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather by an adaptive process. The AUTO setting is recommended if you want to use the seastate filter. MANUAL Linked to the steering response control settings described previously. It may be used to manually find the optimum combination of course keeping and low rudder activity in rough but steady sea conditions.
When sailing in closed waters, the apparent wind angle may change temporarily due to wind gusts. It may then be preferred to sail to the true wind. VMG optimizing You can optimize the VMG to wind. When selected, the function is active for 5–10 minutes after a new wind angle has been set and only when beating. Layline steering Layline steering is useful when navigating. Cross Track Error (XTE) from the navigator keeps the boat on the track line. If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0.
10 Echosounder The Echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the sea floor.
Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel The cursor can be used to measure a distance to a target, to mark a position, and to select targets. By default, the cursor is not shown on the Echosounder image. When you position the cursor on the Echosounder image; the screen pauses, the depth at the cursor position is shown, and the information window is activated. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select the Clear cursor menu option.
You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active. When you select Finish measuring, the image resumes to normal scrolling. Viewing Echosounder history You can view echosounder history by panning the image. Setting up the Echosounder image Use the Echosounder menu options to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options on the Echosounder menu are replaced with cursor mode features.
the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for most fish finding sonar use. Preset range levels Allows for the selection of a specific depth range that is not tied to the depth of the water. Custom range This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits. Ú Note: Setting a custom range puts the sonar in manual mode. If the bottom is well beyond the lower range set, you may lose digital depth. Echosounder frequency The Vulcan unit supports several transducer frequencies.
the more echoes is displayed in the color at the strong return end of the scale. Palettes You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions. DownScan options Provides options for specifying the DownScan image. This menu option is available when Overlay downscan is selected in Echo settings dialog. For more information see "Echosounder settings" on page 85. Pausing the Echosounder You can pause the Echosounder, allowing you to examine the Echosounder echoes.
Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). File format Select a file format from the drop-down, slg (Echosounder only), xtf (DownScan only*), or sl2 (Echosounder and DownScan). Ú Note: XTF format is for use only with select 3rd party Echosounder viewing tools. Save to Select whether the recording is to be saved internally or to a memory card in the card reader. Time remaining Shows the remaining allocated space available for recordings.
Stop recording log data Select the Log sonar menu option, and then Stop in the Recording Echo dialog to stop the recording of Echosounder data. Echosounder settings Overlay downscan When a HDI transducer with DownScan is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image. When activated, the Echosounder menu expands to include basic DownScan options.
View Echosounder log Used to view Echosounder recordings. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the menu. You can use the cursor on the image, measure distance, and set view options as on a live Echosounder image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected Echosounder file, you can select which channel to display. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the upper right corner. Installation Used for installation and setup.
11 DownScan DownScan provides detailed images of structure directly below your boat, down to 92 m (300 ft). The DownScan page is accessed from the Home page when the DownScan transducer is connected.
Zooming the DownScan image You can zoom a DownScan image by using the panel zoom icons. Using the cursor on the DownScan panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the DownScan image. When you tap the screen the cursor appears, the information window is activated, the depth is shown at the cursor position, and the image stops scrolling. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select the Clear cursor option.
Setting up the DownScan image Use the DownScan menu to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options in the menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select Clear cursor to return to the normal menu. Range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the image. Auto range By default, the range is set to Auto. With Auto, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom.
Record DownScan data You can record DownScan data and save the file internally in the unit, or onto a memory card in the card reader slot as described in "Recording log data" on page 83. Pausing the DownScan image You can pause the DownScan image, allowing you to examine the structures and other images in more detail. This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint precisely on the DownScan image, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image.
12 AIS If an NAIS400, an AI50 or an NMEA 2000 VHF that can do AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the network, then any targets detected by these devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on chart images, making this feature an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance.
Symbol Description Lost AIS target. When no signals have been received within a time limit, a target is defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost. Selected AIS target, activated by selecting a target symbol. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed from the symbol.
Calling an AIS vessel If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other vessels from the Vulcan. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel. From the Call dialog you can change channel or cancel the call. The Call dialog is closed when the connection is established.
If your AIS receiver is compliant with AIS SART, the following takes place when AIS SART data is received: • An AIS SART icon is located on the chart in the position received from the AIS SART • An alarm message is displayed If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm. Ú Note: The icon is green if the received AIS SART data is a test and not an active message. AIS SART alarm message When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed.
If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart panel, then you can see the AIS MOB details. Ú Note: If the MOB function is already active, this will be terminated and replaced by the new route towards the AIS SART position! Ú Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS SART remains in the Vessels list. Ú Note: If the AIS stops receiving the AIS SART message, the AIS SART remains in the Vessels list for 10 minutes after it receives the last signal.
AIS vessel lost 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 when a vessel is dangerous regardless of the enabled or disabled state. Vessel message Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a message is received from an AIS target.
Icon filters 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. Extension lines The length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels can be set by the user.
For other vessels COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system. Defining dangerous vessels You can define an invisible guard zone around your vessel. When a target comes within this distance, the symbol changes to the “dangerous” target symbol. An alarm is triggered if activated in the Alarm settings panel. Speed and course indication The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets, either as absolute (true) motion in the chart or relative to your vessel.
13 Instrument panels The Instruments panels consist of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be customized to display selected data. The Instruments panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the Instruments panel. Ú Note: To include fuel/engine information, engine and tank information has to be configured from the Settings panel. Dashboards A set of dashboard styles are predefined to display vessel, navigation, and angler information.
Edit a dashboard Activate the dashboard you want to edit, then: 1. Activate the menu. 2. Select the edit option. 3. Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a blue background. 4. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information. 5. Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu.
14 Audio If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the Vulcan to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. Before you can start using your audio equipment, it must be installed according to the Vulcan Installation manual and to the documentation included with the audio device. Enabling audio A compatible audio device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system.
1 Audio source 2 Audio control buttons 3 Audio tile 4 Audio tools Audio control buttons Icon Tuner VHF DVD Playback Select to display the list of available sources Select to select previous/ Select to next frequency rewind/play Press and hold to tune in fast forward a channel Select to select next/ previous favorite channel 102 N/A Select to select previous/ next track N/A N/A N/A Select to start N/A N/A Select to pause playback Audio| Vulcan Operator Manual
Icon Tuner VHF DVD Playback Select to display the volume slider Audio tools Icon Tuner Signal strength N/A N/A VHF Playback N/A N/A N/A Select to toggle on/off repeat function. The icon is colored when the function is active. N/A Select to toggle on/off shuffle mode. The icon is colored when the function is active.
Setting up the audio system The speakers Speaker zones The Vulcan can be set up to control different audio zones. The number of zones depends on the audio server connected to your system. You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings individually for each zone. Adjustments to the bass and tremble settings will alter all zones. Master volume control By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume.
4. Use the panel buttons to control your audio system For an overview of audio control buttons and tools, refer to "Audio control buttons" on page 102 and "Audio Tools" on page 103. For available options, refer to the documentation following your audio equipment. Favorite channels When a tuner or VHF channel is tuned in, you can add the channel to your favorite list. The favorite channels can be viewed, selected and deleted from within the Favorite list.
15 Alarms Alarm system The system continuously checks for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message pops up on the screen. If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm, and the switch for external alarm becomes active. The alarm is recorded in the alarm listing so that you can see the details and take the appropriate corrective action.
Acknowledging a message The following options are available in the alarm dialog for acknowledging a message: • Close Sets the alarm state to acknowledged, meaning that you are aware of the alarm condition. The siren / buzzer stops and the alarm dialog is removed. However, the alarm remains active in the alarm listing until the reason for the alarm has been removed. • Disable Disables the current alarm setting. The alarm does not show again unless you turn it back on in the Alarms dialog.
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16 Tools By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the Vulcan, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features. Waypoints/routes/tracks List of waypoints, routes, and tracks with details. Select the waypoint, route, or track you wish to edit or delete.
Vessels Status listing List of all AIS and DSC vessels with available information. Message listing List of all messages received from other AIS vessels with time stamp. Sun, Moon Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date and the position’s latitude/longitude. Trip calculator Trip 1 / Trip 2 Displays voyage and engine information, with reset option for all data fields. Today Displays voyage and engine information for current date.
17 Simulator The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to the Echosounder, GPS, etc. Use the simulator to become familiar with your unit before using it on the water. The status bar indicates if the simulator is toggled on. Demo mode In this mode the unit automatically runs through the main features of the product; it changes pages automatically, adjusts settings, opens menus, and so on.
using a card inserted into the card reader. You can also use your own recorded files in the simulator. Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. GPS source Selects where the GPS data is generated from. Speed, Course and Route Used for manually entering values when GPS source is set to Simulated course or Simulated route. Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course come from the selected source file.
Sailing Opens dialog for selecting sail specific simulator data.
18 Maintenance Preventive maintenance The Vulcan does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. Cleaning the display unit A proper cleaning cloth should be used to clean the screen, where possible. Use plenty of water to dissolve and take away salt remains. Crystalized salt may scratch the coating if using a damp cloth. Apply minimal pressure to the screen.
Backing up your system data 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. There are no export file format options for the system settings file.
Export all Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks on your system. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. 1. Drag the boundary box to define the desired region 2. Select the export option from the menu 3. Select the appropriate file format 4.
19 Touchscreen operation Basic touchscreen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below. The panel sections in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen operation.
Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image.
Index A Active panel 20 Adjusting panel size 24 AIS 91 Calling a vessel 93 DSC 93 Icon filters 97 Icon orientation 98 Searching for AIS items 92 Target symbols 91 Viewing information about targets 92 AIS SART 93 Alarm message 94 Alarms Acknowledging 107 Alarm settings dialog 107 Multiple alarms 106 Single alarm 106 Type of messages 106 Application pages 14 Arrival alarm 56 Arrival radius 55 Audio 101 Control buttons 102 Detaching Sirius 104 Enable 101 Favorite channels 105 Master volume control 104 Operatin
Entire route 47, 48 Example 48 Selection 47, 48 B Backing up your system data 115 C C-turn, Autopilot 72 Card Copying files to 110 Charts 27 3D charts 32 Chart compass 76 Chart data 28 Chart detail 33 Chart panel 27 Chart scale 29 Course up 30 Creating routes 31 Embedded cartography 28 Find chart objects 31 Insight 33 Chart categories 34 Exaggeration 34 Imagery style 33 Jeppesen Tides and currents 39 Look ahead 30 Measuring distance 22 Navionics 34, 35, 36 Annotation 35 Chart details 35 Chart shading 36 Col
Datum 56 DCT 73 Demo mode 111 Dialog boxes 20 Display illumination 19 DownScan image 87 DownScan Pausing the image 90 Range 89 Record 90 Using the cursor 88 View history 88 E Easy Routing 47 Example 48 Echosounder 79 Image 79 Pausing 83 Recording log data 83 Using the cursor 80 View history 81 Export region 116 Extension lines 97 F Favorite pages 15 Adding new 25 Edit 26 Files to a card, copying 110 Files, management 110 Find items tool 110 First time startup 19 Frequency 82 FUSION-Link 101 G Gain 82 Go to
Manuals, viewing 6 Measuring distance 22, 80, 88 Menus 20 MMSI number 96 N Navigate 53 Arrival alarm 56 Arrival radius 55 Datum 56 Methods 55 Great circle 55 Rhumb lines 55 Routes 53 To cursor position 53 With autopilot 54 Navigation settings 55 O Operation Touch 117 Overlay downscan 85 P Pages Selecting a page 20 Selecting active panel 20 Palettes 83, 89 Panels Adjusting panel size 24 PDF, viewing files 6 Phantom Loran 56 Settings 56 Preventive maintenance 114 Purging 116 R Range 81 Record DownScan data 9
Software version 7 SonicHub 101 Speaker zones 104 Speakers 104 Speed and course indication 98 Spiral turn, Autopilot 73 Split pages 15 Pre-configured 15 SpotlightScan Contrast 89 Square turn, Autopilot 73 Standby mode 19 Stop recording log data 85 System Controls dialog 18 System Settings Coordinate system 56 Datum 56 Magnetic variation 56 T Time plot panel 59 Missing data 59 Time plots 59 Selecting data 59 Tools 109 Tools Files 110 Find items 110 Settings 109 Touch Operation 117 Touchscreen Locking 19 Trac
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