B&G Vulcan Series - User Manual

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Vulcan Series

Operator Manual

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Default Chapter9
- Table of Contents9
Introduction15
- The Home Page15
- Application Pages16
- Integration of 3 Rd Party Devices18
- H5000 Integration19
- Remote Controllers19
Basic Operation20
- System Controls Dialog20
- Turning the System on and off20
- Display Illumination21
- Locking the Touchscreen21
- Using Menus and Dialogs21
- Selecting Pages and Panels22
- Displaying the Favorites Panel as a Pop-Up on a Page22
- Creating a man Overboard Waypoint23
- Screen Capture23
Customizing Your System24
- Customizing the Home Page Wallpaper24
- Adjusting Panel Size24
- Password Protection25
- Adding New Favorite Pages26
- Edit Favorite Pages26
- Setting the Appearance of the Instrument Bar27
Charts28
- The Chart Panel28
- Chart Data29
- Showing Dual Chart Types29
- Vessel Symbol30
- Chart Scale30
- Panning the Chart30
- Positioning the Vessel on the Chart Panel30
- Displaying Information about Chart Items31
- Using the Cursor on the Chart Panel32
- Creating Routes33
- Find Objects on Chart Panels33
- 3D Charts34
- Chart Overlay35
- Insight and C-MAP Charts35
- Navionics Charts40
- Chart Settings45
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks50
- Waypoints50
- Routes52
- Tracks57
- Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Dialogs59
Navigating60
- Navigate to Cursor Position60
- Navigate a Route60
- Navigating with the Autopilot61
- Navigation Settings62
  - Arrival Alarm63
  - Magnetic Variation63
Sailsteer Panel64
- Selecting Data Fields for the Sailsteer Panel65
- Sail Time Calculations65
- Sailsteer Overlay65
Race Panel67
- Display Options67
- Start Line on Chart Panel67
- Start Line Data Panel68
- Setting up a Start Line69
- Removing End Points and the Start Line71
- Start Line Display72
- Settings73
- What if73
- Race Timer74
Time and Wind Plots77
- The Time Plot Panel77
- Wind Plot Panel78
Autopilot79
- Safe Operation with the Autopilot79
- Activating the Autopilot79
- Switching from Automatic Mode to Manual Steering79
- Autopilot Indication on the Pages 81 the Autopilot Panel80
- Autopilot Modes82
- Standby Mode82
- Non-Follow up (NFU, Power Steering)82
- Follow-Up Steering (FU)82
- AUTO Mode (Auto Compass)83
- Nodrift Mode84
- NAV Mode85
- WIND Mode86
- WIND Nav Mode88
- Turn Pattern Steering89
- Using the Vulcan in an AP24/AP28 System92
- Using the Autopilot in an EVC System92
- Autopilot Settings93
Radar97
- The Radar Panel97
- Dual Radar98
- Radar Overlay98
- Radar Operational Modes99
- Radar Range99
- Using the Cursor on a Radar Panel100
- Saving Waypoints100
- Adjusting the Radar Image101
- Advanced Radar Options102
- Rejecting Radar Interference103
- Radar View Options104
- EBL/VRM Markers106
- Setting a Guard Zone Around Your Vessel107
- MARPA Targets108
- Recording Radar Data109
- Radar Settings110
Echosounder112
- The Echosounder Image112
- Zooming the Image113
- Using the Cursor on the Image113
- Saving Waypoints114
- Viewing History114
- Setting up the Image115
- Advanced Options117
- Start Recording Log Data117
- Stop Recording Log Data119
- Viewing the Recorded Sounder Data119
- Echosounder View Options120
- Echosounder Settings122
Structurescan124
- The Structurescan Image124
- Zooming the Structurescan Image125
- Using the Cursor on the Structurescan Panel125
- Saving Waypoints126
- Viewing Structurescan History126
- Setting up the Structurescan Image127
- Advanced Structurescan Settings128
Structuremap130
- The Structuremap Image130
- Activating Structure Overlay130
- Structuremap Sources131
- Structuremap Tips132
- Recording Structurescan Data132
- Using Structuremap with Mapping Cards133
- Structure Options133
Forwardscan135
- The Forwardscan Image135
- Setting up the Forwardscan Image136
- Forwardscan View Options136
- Heading Extension137
- Forwardscan Setup138
Wireless Connection141
- Connect and Disconnect from a Wireless Hotspot141
- Gofree Shop142
- Gofree Controller & Viewer142
- Uploading Log Files to Insight Genesis144
- Wireless Settings144
Ais147
- AIS Target Symbols147
- Viewing Information about AIS Targets148
- Calling an AIS Vessel149
- Ais Sart149
- Vessel Alarms151
- Vessel Settings152
Instrument Panels155
- Dashboards155
- Customizing the Instruments Panel155
Audio157
- Enabling Audio157
- Sonichub 2158
- The Audio Panel161
- Setting up the Audio System163
- Operating the Audio System164
- Favorite Channels164
- Sirius Radio (North America Only)164
Weather165
- Wind Barbs165
- Showing Weather Details165
- GRIB Weather166
- Predictwind Weather168
Alarms176
- Alarm System176
- Type of Messages176
- Single Alarms176
- Multiple Alarms176
- Acknowledging a Message177
- Alarms Dialog177
Tools179
- Waypoints/Routes/Tracks179
- Tides179
- Alarms179
- Settings179
- Vessels179
- Sun, Moon180
- Trip Calculator180
- Files180
- Find180
- Gofree Shop180
Simulator182
- Demo Mode182
- Simulator Source Files182
- Advanced Simulator Settings183
Maintenance184
- Preventive Maintenance184
- Cleaning the Display Unit184
- Cleaning the Media Port Door184
- Checking the Connectors184
- Software Upgrades184
- Network Analyzer and Service Assistant185
- Backing up Your System Data185
Touchscreen Operation189

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B&G Vulcan Series Specifications

General

Touchscreen	Yes
GPS	Yes
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
NMEA 0183	Yes
Display Size	7 inches or 9 inches
Connectivity	Wi-Fi
Radar	Compatible with B&G radar systems
Chart Compatibility	C-MAP, Navionics
Operating Temperature	-15°C to 55°C

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