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B&G Triton2 User Manual

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Triton2
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B&G Triton2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution320 x 240 pixels
InterfaceNMEA 2000
Power Supply12V DC
Waterproof RatingIPX7
BacklightLED
Display Size4.1 inches
Operating Voltage9 to 16V DC

Summary

Introduction

Manuals

Lists available documentation for the Triton2 system.

Front Panel and Controls

Pages Key Functionality

Manages data page selection and menu navigation.

Menu and Navigation Key Functions

Explains the function of Arrow, Enter, and MENU/Backlight keys for system navigation.

Basic Operation

Unit Power and Sleep Modes

Covers powering the unit, initial setup wizard, and entering sleep mode.

Navigating the Menu System

Explains how to navigate and use the unit's menu structure for functions and settings.

Display Setup and Configuration

Editing Numeric Input Fields

Process for selecting, editing, and confirming numeric values in dialogs.

Display Configuration Options

Adjusting backlight, display group, night mode, and color settings.

Display Mode Configuration

Unit Display Mode Options

Configuring the unit as instrument only, autopilot display, or combined.

Additional Display Dialog Options

Enabling MOB page switching and displaying advanced autopilot settings.

Selecting Data Pages

Directly Selecting a Page

Using the Pages key and arrow keys to choose a specific enabled data page.

Scrolling Through Enabled Pages

Pressing the Pages key to cycle through all enabled data pages sequentially.

Man Over Board (MOB) Functionality

MOB Functionality and Display

Automatic display of MOB event, showing position, range, and bearing.

MOB Position Calculation

Updates via AIS-SART or H5000 CPU dead reckoning for estimated position.

Configuring Display Pages

Enabling and Disabling Pages

Selecting pages to be available via the Pages key.

Automatic Page Scrolling

Setting up automatic cycling through enabled pages at a defined interval.

Page Types Overview

Predefined Data Pages

Details the 16 standard data pages offered by the system.

Template Pages for Customization

Details the 13 template pages for creating user-defined page layouts.

Instrument Display Pages

Autopilot Status Display

Shows current autopilot mode, heading, and rudder indicators.

SailSteer Page

Visualizes key sailing data relative to the yacht's bow.

Laylines Configuration

Laylines Settings

Options for tidal flow correction, target wind angle, and layline limits.

SailSteer Page Indicators

Customize which indicators appear on the SailSteer display.

Navigation Display Pages

Highway Page Navigation

Displays navigation data with a 3D boat position on the track.

Laylines Page Setup

Configures laylines with options for tidal flow and target wind angle.

Wind Data Visualization

Wind Plot Configuration

Settings for tidal flow correction, grid, and target wind angle for laylines.

Wind Plot Display

Graphically displays True Wind Direction and True Wind Speed over time.

Environmental Data Pages

Tide Information Display

Presents tidal information relative to the yacht's bow.

Weather Data Visualization

Shows weather data graphically, including barometer and air temperature.

Depth and Speed Data

Depth History Graph

Visualizes current depth and recorded depth data history.

Speed and Depth Display

Shows basic boat speed and depth with an acceleration bargraph.

Wind and Navigation Data

Wind Angle and Speed Display

Shows Apparent Wind Angle (AWA) and True Wind Speed (TWS).

GPS Navigation Information

Displays GPS position, course, speed, and waypoint data.

Composite Wind Display

Composite Wind Visualization

Visualizes apparent and true wind angles and speeds.

AIS Page Information

AIS Target Display

Shows AIS targets within the selected range and AIS mode.

Steering Page Data

Steering Navigation Data

Displays navigational data including compass heading.

Time Plot Data

Single Time Plot Display

Visualizes current and historical data plotted over a time scale.

Dual Time Plot Display

Visualizes current and historical data plotted for two separate time scales.

Customizing Data Pages

Creating Custom Data Pages

Replacing existing pages with templates or selecting data for custom layouts.

Analog Page Range Scale Adjustment

Modifying the range scale for full screen analog data pages.

Race Timer and Trip Log

Race Timer Functionality

Using the race timer for countdowns to starts or elapsed time recording.

Trip Log Recording Options

Details recording options for Trip 1 (water), Trip 2 (GPS), and overall Log.

AIS System Overview

AIS Page Display Elements

Describes the layout of the AIS page, including own vessel and target representation.

AIS Target Symbol Definitions

Explains the meaning of various symbols used to identify AIS targets.

Managing AIS Targets

Selecting and Viewing AIS Targets

How to select targets using arrow keys and view details.

AIS Display Options

Adjusting display range, icon filters, and extension lines for better target visualization.

AIS Target Details and Lists

Viewing Single Target Information

Accessing detailed information for a selected AIS target.

AIS Target List Management

Viewing, sorting, and filtering the list of all received AIS targets.

AIS Communication

Receiving AIS Messages

How AIS messages are displayed on any page when vessel messages are enabled.

Viewing AIS Message List

Accessing and viewing the complete list of received AIS messages.

AIS Safety and Alarms

AIS SART Operation

How AIS SART beacons transmit data and are displayed on the system.

Vessel Alarm Configuration

Defining alarms for target proximity, lost targets, and received messages.

Autopilot System

Safe Autopilot Operation

Essential warnings and guidelines for safe autopilot use.

Autopilot Controller

Autopilot Controller Key Functions

Details the functions of the LED, Port/Starboard, AUTO, MODE, and STBY keys.

Autopilot Mode Activation

Describes how to activate different autopilot modes using the MODE key.

Autopilot Mode Operations

Autopilot Mode and Alarm Indicators

Explains the LED indications for different autopilot modes and network alarms.

Autopilot Display Page Content

Details the information displayed on the autopilot page, including indicators and mode status.

Autopilot Steering Modes

Standby Mode

Used for manual steering; switching to Non-Follow Up mode is possible.

AUTO Mode (Heading Hold)

Steers the vessel automatically to maintain a set heading without compensating for drift.

Autopilot Maneuvers and Wind Steering

Tacking and Gybing in AUTO Mode

Performing controlled turns in AUTO mode by setting tack angle and time.

Wind Mode Steering

Steering the vessel to maintain a specific apparent or true wind angle.

Advanced Autopilot Maneuvers

Tacking and Gybing in Wind Mode

Performing turns referencing wind angle, with adjustable tack parameters.

NoDrift Mode Steering

Steers the vessel along a calculated track line, compensating for drift.

Navigation Steering Modes

NAV Mode Requirements

Requires chartplotter connection and valid heading for navigation steering.

NAV Mode Operation Guidelines

Steers to waypoints using chartplotter data; use in open waters is advised.

NAV Mode Navigation Adjustments

Handling Course Changes in NAV Mode

Manages automatic course changes at waypoints based on user-defined limits.

Setting Course Change Limits

Configures the acceptable threshold for automatic course adjustments to next waypoint.

Autopilot Safety and Settings

Autopilot Alarm Management

Configuration of alarms for system failures or sensor issues.

Autopilot Settings Overview

Details user-configurable settings for operational conditions and preferences.

H5000 Autopilot Configuration

H5000 Performance Mode Settings

Adjusts steering response levels affecting power usage and sensitivity.

H5000 Steering Parameter Adjustment

Manually changing steering parameters configured during commissioning.

NAC-2/NAC-3 Autopilot

NAC-2/NAC-3 Steering Configuration

Adjusts steering parameters like turn rate, rudder gain, and autotrim.

NAC-2/NAC-3 Sailing Features

NAC-2/NAC-3 Sailing Parameters

Wind mode selection, VMG optimizing, and layline steering for sailboats.

AC12N/AC42N Autopilot

Response Mode Tuning

Fine-tuning steering modes (Low, High, Wind) for rudder activity and steering feel.

AC12N/AC42N Advanced Settings

Sea State Filter Configuration

Reducing rudder activity and sensitivity in rough weather.

AC12N/AC42N Sailing Parameters

Wind mode selection, VMG optimizing, and layline steering for sailboats.

Alarms and Alerts

Alarm Indication and Acknowledgment

How alarms are displayed, signaled, and cleared from the system.

Alarm Message Classification

Understanding alarm importance levels based on color coding.

Alarm Configuration and History

Enabling Alarm System and Siren

Activating the alarm system and siren from the Alarms menu.

Individual Alarm Settings and History

Configuring individual alarms and accessing the alarm history log.

Software Setup

Initial System Configuration

Essential settings required for optimal system performance.

Remote Display Setup

Configuring compatible HV displays to show desired Triton² data.

Calibration Procedures

Boat Speed Calibration

Adjusting for hull shape and paddlewheel for accurate speed and log readings.

SOG Reference Calibration

Auto-calibration using GPS SOG compared to boat speed sensor.

Log Calibration

Distance Reference Calibration

Calibrating the log by performing runs over a specified distance reference.

SOG as Boat Speed Source

Utilizing GPS Speed Over Ground as boat speed when paddle wheel data is unavailable.

Wind Sensor Calibration

Masthead Unit Alignment

Correcting for mechanical misalignment of the masthead unit.

True Wind Angle Calibration

Calibrating True Wind Angle by monitoring tack changes or using compass.

Motion and Depth Measurement

True Wind Speed Calibration

Refining TWS calibration by monitoring wind changes across different sailing angles.

Depth Offset Adjustment

Adjusting depth readings for transducer position relative to keel or surface.

Heading Calibration

Magnetic Compass Calibration

Ensuring accurate heading reference by calibrating magnetic compasses.

Aft Depth Offset Setup

Calibrating aft depth readings when a second depth device is available.

Heading Calibration Procedures

Compass Offset Adjustment

Compensating for differences between boat centerline and compass lubber line.

User Triggered Heading Calibration

Manually initiating compass calibration by making a full turn.

Data Smoothing

Damping Data Display

Applying damping to make data appear more stable and less sensitive.

System Settings

Network Group Management

Controlling parameter settings globally or within specific unit groups.

Unit Measurement Setup

Configuring units of measure for various data types.

Network Diagnostics and Device Info

NMEA 2000 Network Diagnostics

Identifying network issues using the NMEA 2000 tab.

Device Information and Configuration

Viewing device details, software versions, and setting instance numbers.

Network Performance Monitoring

Bus State and Connectivity

Indicates bus power status and connection to data sources.

Network Traffic and Error Analysis

Monitoring Rx/Tx errors, messages, bus load, and fast packet errors.

System Configuration

Network and Unit Settings

Configuring network groups and units of measure for data display.

Display Settings and Modes

Adjusting backlight, display group, night mode, and invert day color.

Display Mode Configuration

Unit Display Mode Selection

Setting the unit as instrument only, autopilot display, or combined.

Additional Display Mode Options

Enabling MOB page switching and displaying advanced autopilot settings.

File Management

File System Operations

Browsing unit's internal memory and connected device files.

Unit Maintenance and Software Updates

Preventive Maintenance and Cleaning

Minimal required maintenance, cleaning the display unit properly.

Connector Check and Software Update

Inspecting connectors and updating unit software via USB.

Menu Navigation Structure

Page Menus Explained

Accessing panel-specific functions and Race timer/Settings via the Page menu.

Settings Menu Explained

Accessing Race timer, Trip log, and sensor/system settings via the Settings menu.

Triton² Technical Specifications

Display Unit Specifications

Details on display size, type, resolution, and illumination.

Environmental and Temperature Ratings

Information on waterproof rating, humidity, and operating/storage temperatures.

Triton² Physical Dimensions

Unit Dimensions and Diagram

Visual representation and measurements of the unit's width, height, and depth.

Terms and Abbreviations

Glossary of Terms (A-M)

Definitions for common terms and abbreviations from A to M.

Glossary of Terms and Abbreviations

Glossary of Terms (M-X)

Definitions for common terms and abbreviations from M to X.

NMEA 2000 Data Support

Transmit PGNs

List of NMEA 2000 Parameter Group Numbers (PGNs) transmitted by the unit.

Receive PGNs

List of NMEA 2000 PGNs received by the unit from network devices.

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