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  • Page 1 Vulcan Operator Manual ENGLISH bandg.com...
  • Page 3 National Marine Electronics Association. ® SiriusXM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. ™ ™ FUSION-Link Marine Entertainment Standard is a registered trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd. Preface | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 4: Regulatory Statements

    CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC • The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008 The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the Vulcan section on the following website: bandg.com. Preface | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    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.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings. For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Software upgrades" on page 114. Preface | Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 Preface | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Vessel symbol Chart scale Panning the chart Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Displaying information about chart items Using the cursor on the chart panel Creating routes Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Contents | Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 Safe operation with the autopilot Activating the autopilot Switching from automatic mode to manual steering Autopilot indication on the pages The Autopilot panel Mode overview Standby mode Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering) Follow-up steering (FU) AUTO mode (auto compass) Contents | Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 11 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 Echosounder The Echosounder image Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel Viewing Echosounder history...
  • Page 12 112 Advanced simulator settings 114 Maintenance 114 Preventive maintenance 114 Cleaning the display unit 114 Cleaning the media port door 114 Checking the connectors 114 Software upgrades 115 Backing up your system data 117 Touchscreen operation Contents | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Introduction

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

  • Page 14: Application Pages

    Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from top of the screen. Status bar Dialog Information to or input from the user. Alarm message Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur. Introduction | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Split Pages

    All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favorite pages. For more information, refer to "Adding new favorite pages" on page 25. Introduction | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    Refer to "Audio" on page 101 for more information. BEP CZone integration The Vulcan integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a distributed power system on your vessel. The CZone icon is available in the Tools panel on the Home page when a CZone system is available on the network.

  • Page 17: Gofree Wireless

    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.

  • Page 18: Basic Operation

    You turn the system on and off by pressing and holding the Power key. You can also turn the unit off from the System Controls dialog. If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled. Basic operation | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Display Illumination

    This feature is also useful when cleaning the screen while the unit is turned on. You lock the touchscreen from the System Controls dialog. You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key. Basic operation | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Using Menus And Dialogs

    In a multiple panel page, only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined with a border. You can only access the page menu of an active panel. You activate a panel by tapping it. Basic operation | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information. When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Basic operation | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Measuring Distance

    Multiple MOB waypoints are saved by repeatedly pressing the MOB buttons. The vessel continues to show navigation information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to be done manually. Basic operation | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Screen Capture

    When the function is activated, you can take a screenshot on a touch screen by double-selecting the title bar of an open dialog, or by double-selecting the status bar if no dialog is open. Refer to "Tools" on page 109 for how to view files. Basic operation | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option in the dialog Adjust the panel size by dragging the adjustment icon Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels or selecting the save option in the menu. Customizing your system | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Adding New Favorite Pages

    Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels), if required. 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. Customizing your system | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Edit Favorite Pages

    Define the time period if you want the two bars to alternate automatically Select the edit option to change any of the instrument fields, followed by the field you want to change Save your changes by selecting the finish edit option in the menu. Customizing your system | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Charts

    MOB (Man Over Board) mark Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional) Waypoint with Laylines* North indicator Route* Grid lines* Track* Range rings* Chart range scale 10 Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on) Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Chart Data

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

  • Page 29: Vessel Symbol

    Vessel symbol When the Vulcan has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark.

  • Page 30: Positioning The Vessel On The Chart Panel

    You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu. Note: Ú Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item information. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Using The Cursor On The Chart Panel

    Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Note: For more information, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Ú Tracks" on page 52. Find objects on chart panels You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: 3D Charts

    To change the direction you are viewing, pan horizontally • To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically Note: Ú When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle can be adjusted. The view direction is controlled by Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Insight Specific Chart Options

    • Minimum information sufficient for navigation. • Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Navionics Specific Chart Options

    Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts. For more information, refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Navionics Chart Settings

    Rock filter level Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well below your vessel's draught. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Navionics View Options

    The gauge has 8 labels and is set according to absolute max/min value of the evaluated day. The red arrow is used when tide is rising, and the blue arrow is used when tide is falling. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Easy View

    Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay Photo transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Minimum transparency Maximum transparency Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 39: Jeppesen Tides And Currents

    (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location. If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon. Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Chart Settings

    Range Rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart scale. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 41 COG is based on information from the active GPS sensor. Laylines Configures the options for laylines on the chart and on the SailSteer panels. The image shows laylines from mark/waypoint with limits. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 42 SailSteer panel. Synchronize 2D/3D chart Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a 2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: Grid Lines

    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. Charts | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    - The waypoint icon expands to indicate that it is active Activate the menu and select the waypoint in the menu Select the move option Select the new waypoint position Select Finish in the menu The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position. Waypoints | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 45: Edit A Waypoint

    Ú The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 107. Waypoints | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 46: Routes

    Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Note: Ú The menu changes depending on the selected edit option. All edits are confirmed or cancelled from the menu. Waypoints | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: Delete A Route

    Note: Ú Vulcan units designed for sale in the U.S. region do not have Autorouting or Easy Routing capabilities. Autorouting or Easy Routing features are disabled on all non-U.S. units when they are used in U.S. territorial waters.
  • Page 48 Entire route option used when first and last route points are • selected. First and last routepoint Result after automatic routing Selection option used for autorouting part of a route. • Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing Waypoints | Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Tracks

    The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks dialog. Creating new Tracks You can start a new track from the Tracks dialog, activated by using the Tracks tool on the Home page. Waypoints | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Tracks Settings

    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. Note: Ú The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks Dialogs

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

  • Page 53: Navigating

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

  • Page 54: Cancel Navigation

    If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from the Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 61. Navigating | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Navigation Settings

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

  • Page 56: Arrival Alarm

    Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the Vulcan. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.

  • Page 57: The Sail Steer Panel

    TWA (True Wind Angle) - Green if on TWA upwind or downwind. Blue if off target by 10º or more, or on a free leg. The indicator will fade from blue to green the closer you get to the exact angle.* Bearing to current waypoint | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 58: Selecting Data Fields For The Sail Steer Panel

    Data showing time calculations will be indicated with an - S extension: DTW-S Sailing Distance to Waypoint TTW-S Sailing Time to Waypoint ETA-S Sailing Estimated Time of Arrival | Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 59: Time And Wind Plots

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

  • Page 60: Wind Plot Panel

    The Wind Plot panel includes wind direction and wind speed. The graphics are configured vertically with the newest data being displayed at the top of the screen. Time and Wind plots| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Autopilot

    Instrument bar, followed by selecting a mode in the Autopilot Controller. Switching from automatic mode to manual steering You switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any automatic operation mode from the autopilot pop-up. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Autopilot Indication On The Pages 63 The Autopilot Panel

    As long as the autopilot pop-up is active, you cannot operate the background panel or its menu. You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the X in the upper right corner. You turn it on again by selecting the autopilot tile in the instrument bar. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 63 The autopilot panel is used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependent on available panel size. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Data Fields

    Turn patterns • Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering patterns. Tacking • Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Tacking with a fixed angle. NoDrift • Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Standby Mode

    Note: Ú FU mode is only available if you have a ZC1 or similar included in the system. The Vulcan does not have a rotary knob. In FU mode you use the rotary knob to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then turn the knob to set the rudder angle.

  • Page 66: Auto Mode (Auto Compass)

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

  • Page 67: Nodrift Mode

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

  • Page 68: Nav Mode

    Note: Ú 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.

  • Page 69: Wind Mode

    The distance between any waypoints in a route must not be smaller than the radius of the waypoint arrival circle. WIND mode Note: Ú The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 70: Tacking In Wind Mode

    You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the opposite tacking direction. When interrupted, the boat returns to the previous set heading. Gybing Gybing is possible when the true wind angle is larger than 120°. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: Wind Nav Mode

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

  • Page 72: Turn Pattern Steering

    The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be changed during the turn. Note: Ú Refer to the separate Vulcan Installation manual for information about Rate limit settings. C-turn Steers the vessel in a circle. You can adjust the Rate of turn from the turn dialog before the turn is initiated and during the turn.
  • Page 73 If the system has Echosounder input, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour. Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 74 With this parameter you can make the boat yaw around the reference depth with lazy-s movements. The larger the CCA, the bigger yawing is allowed. If you the CCA set to zero there are no lazy-s movements. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Using The Vulcan In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command. Using the autopilot in an EVC system When the Vulcan is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode.

  • Page 76: Autopilot Settings

    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.

  • Page 77: Sailing Parameters

    Apparent wind steering is preferred when you want to achieve maximum boat speed. The autopilot tries to maintain a constant apparent wind angle to get maximum thrust from a given trim of the sails. Autopilot| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Automatic Steering

    Automatic steering This option displays an overview of all autopilot steering parameters, and you can adjust parameters if required. For more details, refer to the separate Vulcan Installation manual. Installation Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate Vulcan Installation manual.

  • Page 79: Echosounder

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

  • Page 80: Using The Cursor On The Echosounder Panel

    Start the measuring function from the menu Position the cursor on the second measuring point - A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance is listed in the Information window Continue selecting new measuring points if required Echosounder| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Viewing Echosounder History

    The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Auto range By default, the range is set to Auto. With Auto, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to Echosounder| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 82 If the bottom is well beyond the lower range set, you may lose digital depth. Echosounder frequency The Vulcan unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting dual Echosounder panels from the Home page.

  • Page 83: Recording Log Data

    Record in the Record Echo dialog. When the Echosounder data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen. Echosounder| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Time Remaining

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

  • Page 85: Echosounder Settings

    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. Echosounder| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: View Echosounder Log

    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. See the separate Vulcan Installation manual. Echosounder| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: 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. The DownScan image Depth Temperature Frequency Zoom buttons Range scale DownScan| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Zooming The Downscan Image

    When you select Finish measuring, the image resumes to normal scrolling. Viewing DownScan history You can pan the image history by dragging the image to the left and right. To resume normal DownScan scrolling, select the Clear cursor option. DownScan| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 89: Setting Up The Downscan Image

    This makes it easier to distinguish object from the background. Drag the bar up or down to get the desired contrast setting or select Auto contrast. Palettes You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions. DownScan| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 90 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. DownScan| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 91: Ais

    Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line. Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line. A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 98. AIS| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Viewing Information About Ais Targets

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

  • Page 93: 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.
  • Page 94 - The system creates an active route to the AIS SART position When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, its position and its distance and bearing from your vessels. AIS| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: Vessel Alarms

    Dangerous vessel Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a vessel comes within the predefined CPA or TCPA. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 98. AIS| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 96: Vessel Settings

    It is also important to have the MMSI number entered to avoid seeing your own vessel as an AIS target on the chart. Note: Ú The Vessel message option in the alarm settings must be toggled on for any MMSI message to be displayed. AIS| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Icon Filters

    If no options are turned on for This vessel then no extension lines are shown for your vessel. Your own vessel heading information is read from the active heading sensor, and COG information is received from the active GPS. AIS| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 98 A different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion, as shown below. AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. AIS| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Instrument Panels

    You can also set limits for analog gauges. All edit options are available from the Instruments panel menu. Available editing options depends on which data sources are connected to your system. Instrument panels| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 100 Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a blue background. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information. Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu. Instrument panels| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Audio

    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.
  • Page 102 Select to select previous/ Select to Select to next frequency select rewind/play Press and hold to tune in previous/ fast forward a channel next track Select to select next/ previous favorite channel Select to start Select to pause playback Audio| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Audio Tools

    Select to Select to Select to display the display the display the favorite favorite native menu stations for the channels for for active tuner the VHF source Select to display optional settings for active source Audio| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Setting Up The Audio System

    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.

  • Page 105: Favorite Channels

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

  • Page 106: Alarms

    If more than one alarm is activated simultaneously, then the alarm message displays a list of up to 3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the alarm activated first at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the Alarms dialog. Alarms| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Acknowledging A Message

    Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 108 Alarms| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: 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.

  • Page 110: Vessels

    You can copy screen captures and logs to a card in the card reader. You can also export System Settings, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a card. Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 114. Find Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.). Tools| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: Simulator

    Demo mode is designed for retail/showroom demonstrations. Simulator source files You can select which data files are used by the simulator. A set of source files is included in your system, and you can import files by Simulator| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 112: Advanced Simulator Settings

    Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Note: Ú This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 113 Sailing Opens dialog for selecting sail specific simulator data. Simulator| Vulcan Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: Maintenance

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

  • Page 115: Backing Up Your System Data

    This is the format most used on the web that shares among most GPS systems in the world. Use this format if you are taking data to a competitors unit. Northstar.dat (no Tracks) • Used to transfer data to a legacy Northstar device. Maintenance| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 116 Select Export to start the export Purging Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Deleted Waypoints, Routes and Tracks are stored in the Vulcan memory until the data is purged. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system.

  • Page 117: Touchscreen Operation

    Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel. T| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 118 Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. T| Vulcan Operator Manual...
  • Page 119 Index Activating 61 AP24/28 systems 75 Active panel 20 AUTO mode 66 Adjusting panel size 24 Autopilot pop-up 62 AIS 91 Autopilot tile in Instrument Calling a vessel 93 bar 63 DSC 93 Chart compass 76 Icon filters 97 Depth contour tracking 73 Icon orientation 98 Dodging 67 Searching for AIS items 92...
  • Page 120 Fish N' Chip 38 Presentation type 35 Backing up your system Rock filter 35 data 115 Safety depth 35 Shallow water highlight 38 Orientation 30 Card Panning 29 Copying files to 110 Photo overlay, Charts 27 Navionics 37 3D charts 32 Photo transparency, Chart compass 76 Navionics 37...
  • Page 121 Dialog boxes 20 Display illumination 19 Home page 13 DownScan image 87 Home page background 24 DownScan Pausing the image 90 Range 89 Record 90 Illumination 19 Using the cursor 88 Improving system View history 88 performance 116 Instrument bar 26 Edit the content 26 Setting the appearance 26 Easy Routing 47...
  • Page 122 MMSI number 96 Rhumb lines 55 Routes 46 Autorouting 47 Converting tracks to Navigate 53 routes 49 Arrival alarm 56 Creating a new route on the Arrival radius 55 chart panel 46 Datum Creating a route from Methods 55 existing waypoints 49 Great circle 55 Delete 47 Rhumb lines 55...
  • Page 123 Speed and course indication 98 Wallpaper, customizing 24 Split pages 15 Warranty 4 Pre-configured 15 Waypoints 44 SpotlightScan Alarm settings 45 Contrast 89 Delete 45 Standby mode 19 Dialog 52 Stop recording log data 85 Edit 45 System Controls dialog 18 Moving 44 System Settings Saving 44...
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