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1. x 988 1084 7 00 1 amp C E0980 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de2. 3 Select your boat type Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 25 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de The boat type setting is used by the system to select appropriate preset steering parameters It also affects available autopilot features 4 Perform the rudder calibration Used if you have a rudder feedback unit installed This calibration is used to ensure that the physical rudder movement corresponds to the rudder angle displayed on the Vulcan unit The Virtual Feedback option enables your autopilot to steer without a conventional rudder feedback unit This function is designed for vessels up to 40 ft powered by outboard or stern drives only The Virtual Feedback option is only available when there is no feedback unit connected at first time turn on oratturn on after an autopilot reset gt Note Installing a feedback unit will enhance the performance of the autopilot and provide an accurate rudder angle indicator on the autopilot page Unless impractical or impossible a rudder feedback unit should be installed 5 Set the drive voltage Refer to the drive unit table in the AC12N ACA2N Installation manual or to your drive unit documentation for information 6 Run the rudder test as described in the on screen instructions gt Note If the boat uses power assisted steering it is important that the engine or electric motor used to enable the power assist steering is turned on prior to this
3. The application must be installed on and run from a tablet device The Vulcan must be running Iperf server before initiating the test from the tablet On exiting the page lperf automatically stops running DHCP Probe The wireless module contains a DHCP server that allocates IP addresses for all the MFDs and Echosounder in a network If integrating with other devices such as a 3G modem or satellite phone other devices in the network may also be acting as DHCP servers To make it easy to find all DHCP servers on a network dhcp_probe may be run from the Vulcan Only one DHCP device may be operational on the same network at a time If a second device is found turn off its DHCP feature if possible Refer to the device s own instructions for further assistance gt Note Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with network terminology and configuration Navico is not the original developer of these tools and cannot provide support related to their use 42 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Internal Wireless Select this option to enable or disable the internal wireless module Disabling wireless when not in use reduces the unit s power consumption Software updates and data backup From time to time we release software updates to our existing products Updates are created for a variety of reasons to add or improve features to a
4. marine electronics installer Before cutting a hole in a panel make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel Check that it is possible to route cables to the intended mounting location Leave sufficient clearance to connect all relevant cables Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold where it might be submerged or where it will interfere with the operation launching or retrieving of the boat The mounting location may affect the internal GPS receiver Test the unit in its intended location to ensure satisfactory reception An external GPS source can be added to overcome poor reception areas Choose an area where the unit will not be subjected to excessive vibration or heat Good ventilation is required A Warning Inadequate ventilation may cause the unit to overheat The Vulcan is designed to operate in temperatures from 15 C to 55 C 5 F to 131 F For overall width and height requirements refer to Dimensional drawings on page 54 Choose a location that will not expose the unit to conditions that exceed the IP rating refer to Specifications on page 53 12 Installation Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de A Warning When installing ensure appropriate safety equipment is used For example ear muffs protective glasses gloves and a dust mask Power tools may exceed safe noise levels and can cas
5. 130306 130310 130311 Supported data Vulcan Installation Manual Parameter Request Command Configure Temperature Insects Trim Tab Insect Calibration Paddle Wheel Speed Configuration Backlight Control Clear Fluid Level Warnings LGC 2000 Configuration Data User Group Request ISO Command Group Function System Time Product Info Heading Track Control Vessel Heading Magnetic Variation Speed Water referenced Water Depth Distance Log Position Rapid Update COG amp SOG Rapid Update GNSS Position Data Cross Track Error Navigation Data Route Waypoint Data GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View Route and WP Service WP List WP Name amp Position Wind Data Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameters 51 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de 52 30312 130577 130840 130845 130850 130818 130819 130828 130831 130835 130836 130837 130839 130845 130850 130851 Temperature Direction Data Data User Group Configuration Parameter Handle Event Command Reprogram Data Request Reprogram Set Serial Number Suzuki Engine and Storage Device Config Set Engine And Tank Configuration Fluid Level Insect Configuration Fuel Flow Turbine Configuration Pressure Insect Configuration Weather and Fish Prediction and Barometric Pressure History Evinrude Engine Warnings Parameter RC42 Compass and IS12 Wind Calibration and Configuration Supported data Vulcan Installation Manual www
6. 22 22 24 35 38 40 43 45 Contents Check the contents Vulcan Overview Front controls Rear connections and Card reader Installation Mounting location Bracket mounting Panel mounting Flush mounting Transducer installation Wiring Guidelines Power Connection Power control connection External alarm Connecting control devices NMEA 2000 connection to backbone CZone connection to NMEA 2000 Transducer connection Software Setup First time startup Time and Date Source selection Autopilot setup Fuel setup CZone setup Wifi setup Software updates and data backup NMEA 2000 setup Contents Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de 47 Accessories 48 Supported data 48 NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List 53 Specifications 54 Dimensional drawings 8 Contents Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Check the contents 1 Vulcan 2 Sun cover 3 Caps 2x on NMEA 2000 and Sonar connectors 4 Fuse holder ATC blade 5 Fuse 3 amp 6 Power cable 7 Screw Fasteners 4 x 10 x 3 4 PN HD SS screws 8 Mounting Bracket 9 Bracket knobs 2x 10 Documentation pack Getting Started manual Installation manual and Warranty card Check the contents Vulcan Installation Manual 9 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Vulcan Overview Front controls 1 Touchscreen 2 Power button Press a
7. busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Specifications gt Note The most up to date specifications list is available at bandg com Mechanical Environmental Casing PC ABS Operating temp 15 C to 55 C 5 F to 131 F Water ingress IPX6 and 7 Weight excluding mounting 1 310 kg hardware Screen brightness 1200nits Screen resolution 480 x 800 H x W Viewing angle in degrees L R 70 top 50 bottom 60 typical value at contrast ratio 10 Dimensions overall See dimensioned drawings Electrical Operating voltage 10a 17 VOG Current draw at 13 6V sonar off 1 A max B L Low power standby mode yes Protection reverse polarity and temporary over voltage to 36V Alarm output current 1 A max Processor IMX61 single core Conformity CE C Tick Interfaces NMEA 2000 compliant 1 port Micro C male Sonar 1 port 7 pin blue connector microSD card reader 1x microSD Specifications Vulcan Installation Manual 53 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Dimensional drawings 199 0 mm 7 84 65 0 mm 2 60 en 154 0 mm 6 06 142 0 mm 5 60 220 00 mm 8 66 37 0 mm 1 eN 54 Dimensional drawings Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de
8. devices can be connected to a NMEA 2000 network by using adapter cables Wiring Vulcan Installation Manual 19 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Power the network The network requires its own 12 V DC power supply protected by a 5 amp fuse or breaker For vessels fitted with 24 V systems use a DC DC converter to supply 12 V Connect power at any location in the backbone for smaller systems For larger systems introduce power at central point in the backbone to balance the voltage drop of the network gt Note If joining to an existing NMEA 2000 network that already has its own power supply do not make another power connection elsewhere in the network and ensure the existing network is not powered by 24 V DC gt Note Do not connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to the same terminals as the engine start batteries autopilot computer bow thruster or other high current devices The following drawing demonstrates a typical small network The backbone is made up of directly interconnected T piece joiners and an extension cable which is terminated at each end 12 VDC 1 NMEA 2000 connection 2 Drop cable should not exceed 6 m 20 ft 3 Backbone 4 Power cable 20 Wiring Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de CZone connection to NMEA 2000 When interfacing to C ZONE network it is recommended to use a BEP Network interface bridge to join the two net
9. is reading more than 30 you should look for any interfering magnetic objects and remove them or you should move the compass to a different location The local field angle guides you to the local interfering magnetic object gt Note Calibration must be made on the compass that is active for the autopilot If the compass is not possible to initiate calibration from the device list on the Vulcan refer to the compass own instructions regarding calibration gt Note In certain areas and at high latitudes the local magnetic interference becomes more significant and heading errors exceeding 3 may have to be accepted Compass mounting offset After compass calibration the difference if any between the compass lubber line and the boat s center line should be compensated for 1 Find the bearing from the boat position to a visible object Use a chart or a chart plotter 2 Steer the boat so that the center line of the boat is aligned with the bearing line pointing towards the object 3 Change the offset parameter so that the bearing to the object and the compass readout becomes equal gt Note Make sure that both the compass heading and the bearing to the object have the same unit M or T Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 29 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Setting the Transition speed HI LO This is the speed at which the system automatically changes from LO to Hl steering paramete
10. test A Warning Stand CLEAR of the wheel and do not attempt to take manual control of the wheel during this test gt Note When this test is started the autopilot computer issues a series of PORT and STBD rudder commands and automatically verifies correct rudder direction It detects minimum power to drive the rudder and reduces the rudder speed if it exceeds the maximum preferred speed 8 sec for autopilot operation The system also detects whether the drive unit is a reversible motor or if a solenoid valve is operated 26 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Rudder drive setup The rudder drive setup controls how the autopilot computer controls the steering system Rudder Drive Drive voltage V 12 Drive engage Auto Motor output Rudder deadband Clutch Manual deadband Cancel Drive voltage Voltage specified for your drive unit The Drive unit voltage setting does not apply when the system operates solenoids on a continuous running pump steering gear Hence the output voltage to the solenoids will be the same as the input voltage Refer to the drive unit table in the AC12N AC42N Installation manual or to your drive unit documentation for information A Warning Selection of improper voltage level for your drive unit may damage both the drive unit and the AC12N AC42N even if the protection circuits are activated Drive engage
11. wait a few moments as the unit restarts Do not remove the memory card or repower the Vulcan until the process is completed this typically takes no more than a couple of minutes Software upgrade of remote device It is possible to run an update remotely from one unit and apply it to another provided they are on the NMEA network This is only possible for units without a card slot Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Remote updating is similar to updating a local unit select the file on the memory card and select the Upgrade option followed by Remote Upgrade Follow the onscreen options NMEA 2000 device upgrades The update file must be loaded to the root directory of a memory card inserted in the card reader To update NMEA 2000 devices select the Upgrade option presented when the file is highlighted A list should appear displaying any compatible devices the update file applies to In most cases this will be a single device Select the device and initiate the upgrade Do not interrupt the upgrade process gt Note If no device is shown check that the device to be updated has power and run any outstanding updates for the unit first NMEA 2000 setup Settings O Navigation Device Name Fuel Sources Device list Tracks Diagnostics A Alarms Network Groups gt Units Damping Wireless Calibration Receive waypoint Len Send w
12. weather OFF Seastate filter is disabled This is default 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 Setting sailing parameters gt Note Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog Autopilot Sailing Tack time 12 sec Tack angle 0 Wind function Auto VMG optimizing Layline steering Cancel Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 31 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Tack time When performing a tack in WIND mode the rate of turn tack time can be adjusted This gives single handed sailors time to handle the boat and the sails during a tack A turn performed without shifting wind side is also made at a controlled turn rate Range 2 50 Change per step 1 Default 12 Units Seconds Tack angle This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in AUTO mode When you select the left or right arrow key on the Autopilot pop up the course changes as much as this value Range 50 150 Change per step 1 Default 100 Units Degrees Wind function With wind funct
13. Clutch This is the default setting and it allows you to steer the boat with the helm or wheel when in STBY mode FU and NFU modes as well as in all auto steering modes Auto This option is typically used to switch between two rudder speeds on a continuous running pump used when different rudder speeds are required for automatic and Follow up Non Follow up steering Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 27 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Motor output Shows the amount of power needed to achieve the correct rudder speed The reading is obtained from the Rudder test The automatically set value may be increased or decreased Rudder deadband This parameter is used to prevent the rudder from hunting The reading is obtained from the Rudder test which optimizes the deadband to the speed of the boat and the pressure on the rudder IF the auto setting does not perform properly due to high inertia from the wheel or a loose steering gear it can be adjusted manually Find the lowest possible value that will prevent the rudder from continuous hunting A wide deadband causes inaccurate steering gt Note The rudder deadband setting is not available when the autopilot is configured for Virtual Rudder Feedback Seatrials A seatrial can only be performed ifthe dockside settings are completed and confirmed The seatrial must always be performed in open waters at a safe distance from other traffic gt Note You c
14. Controlling power state of the unit Yellow wire Connecting to an external alarm Blue wire Power cable connector 12 V positive wire red shown with fuse holder fitted 12 V negative wire black Power control wire yellow Alarm wire blue a U B WN Vessels 12 V DC supply Connect Red to DC using a 3 amp fuse Connect Black to DC The unit can be powered on and off using the power button on the front of the case Power control connection The yellow Power Control wire on the Vulcan power cable is an Input that will turn on the unit when power is applied 16 Wiring Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Power Control unconnected Device will turn on and off when the power button on the front of the unit is pressed Leave the yellow Power Control wire disconnected and tape or heat shrink the end to prevent shorting Power Control to supply positive auto on Device will turn on immediately when power is applied Common the yellow wire with the red wire after the fuse gt Note The unit cannot be powered down by power button but can be put in to standby mode The screen backlight also turns off Power Control to ignition Device will turn on once ignition is turned on to start engines Connect the yellow wire to the accessories output ofthe engine key switch gt Note Engine start batteries and house batteri
15. Vulcan Installation Manual ENGLISH B amp G G MENU M BSP 5 0 HDG 268 POS 51 N w 1 12 998 P DEPTH 25 2 A TIME LOC 11 38 31 bandg com www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Preface Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance It is the owner s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment ina manner that will not cause accidents personal injury or property damage The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW Governing Language This statement any instruction manuals user guides and other information relating to the product Documentation may be translated to or has been translated from another language Translation In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation This manual represents the product as at the time of printing Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries b
16. an switch the autopilot to standby mode and take manual control of the boat at any time during the seatrial by pressing the STBY key on the ZC1 The following seatrial calibration should be done Compass calibration used to automatically compensate for on board magnetic interference Compass offset adjustment used to compensate for a fixed offset in the final heading readout Wind vane offset is to compensate for a wind vane that is not mounted facing in exactly the same direction as the bow of the vessel dead ahead Boat speed calibration Transition HI LO speed setting the speed at which you want to change the set of steering parameters Automatic tuning of the steering parameters Setting the seastate filter Sailboat Setup menu items 28 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Compass calibration Before the compass calibration is started make sure that there is enough open water around the vessel to make a full turn The calibration should be done in calm sea conditions and with minimal wind to obtain good results Follow the on screen instruction and use about 60 90 seconds to make a full circle During the calibration the compass measures the magnitude and direction of the local magnetic field If the local magnetic field is stronger than the earth s magnetic field the local field is reading more than 100 the compass calibration will fail If the local field
17. aypoint Vessels Receive waypoint Select this option to allow another device capable of creating and exporting waypoints via NMEA 2000 to transfer directly to the Vulcan Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 45 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Send waypoint Select this option to allow another device to send waypoints via NMEA 2000 46 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Accessories gt Note The most up to date accessories list is available at bandg com Part number Description 000 12366 001 Vulcan 7 Flush Mount Kit 000 12370 001 Vulcan 7 Flush Mount Sun Cover 000 12369 001 Vulcan 7 Bracket and Panel Mount Sun Cover 000 12371 001 Vulcan 7 Panel Mount Kit 000 12372 001 Vulcan 7 U Bracket 000 00128 001 Power Cable Accessories Vulcan Installation Manual 47 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Supported data NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List NMEA 2000 PGN receive 39592 59904 60928 61184 65285 65289 65291 65292 65293 65323 65323 65341 65480 126208 126992 126996 1297239 127245 127250 127251 127257 127258 127488 127489 127493 ISO Acknowledgement ISO Request ISO Address Claim Parameter Request Command Temperature with Instance Trim Tab Insect Configuration Backlight Control Clear Fluid Level Warnings LGC 2000 Configuration Data User Group Reques
18. changed from the Advanced menu Occasionally Auto Select may not assign the desired source which may be corrected using the Advanced Source Selection An example of this is where twin installations with NMEA 2000 compliant engines are not programmed with unique instance numbers This means that the auto select feature cannot determine which engine is fitted on the port and which is fitted on the starboard side gt Note Ihe Advanced option is visible in multiple places the bottom of the Sources list and under each source category for example Compass The latter shows a filtered list that only relates to devices that output data relevant to the category Autopilot setup Autopilot Verifying the autopilot connection When an AC12N AC42N or SGO5 is connected to the Vulcan system the Vulcan automatically detects the autopilot and an Autopilot menu icon is included in the Settings menu If no Autopilot icon is available in the menu establish the connection by running the auto select process If the AC12N AC42N or SGO5 is turned off independently of the unit the Autopilot menu icon remains available but only a few of the menu items are available Commissioning the autopilot When the autopilot installation is completed the commissioning procedures must be performed Failure in setting up the autopilot correctly may prohibit the autopilot from functioning properly The setup of the autopilot computers can be done i
19. dd support for new external devices or to fix software bugs Updates can be found on the website bandg com The Vulcan may be used to apply software updates to itself and to supported NMEA 2000 network devices with files read off a memory cord inserted in the card reader Before initiating an update to the Vulcan itself be sure to back up any potentially valuable user data Backing up and Importing user data There are two files that can be backed up that relate to user Settings changes made to the system Waypoints Routes and Tracks database Settings database includes preferences such as unit settings custom pages and CZone configuration files Insert a memory card into the unit s card reader as a storage Sun Moon location for backup data ae Trip calculator Waypoints Routes and Tracks database backup You can export all Waypoints Routes and Tracks or export only those contained within a specific region Files Q Find If Export Region is selected the chart page will be displayed centered on vessel location Using the touch screen adjust the red boundary box to outline the area to be exported The export option offers different file formats to save as User data file version 5 Use with current units NSO evo2 NSS evo2 NSS NSO NSE Zeus Zeus Touch HDS Gen2 HDS Gen Touch HDS Gen3 Offers most detail Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 43 www busse yachtshop de inf
20. duct capable of controlling and viewing CZone devices must be assigned a virtual dipswitch setting This setting is unique for each device Typically it is set after the configuration file already exists on the CZone system but it may also be set in advance To do so access the CZone menu on the Settings page When the configuration is already available on the network it will immediately commence uploading to the Vulcan once the dipswitch is set Allow this to complete without interruption Setting CZone to display at startup With this option selected the CZone control page is shown first every time the Vulcan is powered up Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 39 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de CZone backlight control Enabling this causes the Vulcan to synchronize its backlight setting with that of any CZone Display Interfaces set up to share backlight settings gt Note CZone Config also needs to have the Vulcan set as a controller Import and backup a configuration file The files page may be used to import CZone configuration files or export a copy to a memory card in the card reader Importing overwrites the existing file on the Vulcan and all connected CZone devices For further information see Backing up and Importing user data on page 43 Upgrading module firmware The Files page also allows the loading of NMEA 2000 devices firmware upgrades For example CZone firmware updat
21. ducts Broadband Sounder Broadband Sounder DownScan Imaging DownScan DownScan Overlay Overlay GoFree GoFree SonicHub SonicHub 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 about upgrading your software refer to the Operator Manual About this manual This manual is a reference guide for installing the Vulcan The manual does not cover basic background information about how equipment such as sonar and AIS work Such information is available from our web site bandg com Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows gt Note Used to draw the reader s attention to a comment or some important information A Warning Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and or damage to equipment personnel Preface Vulcan Installation Manual 5 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Manual version This manual is written for the software version 1 0 The manual is continuously updated to match new software releases The latest available manual version can be downloaded from bandg com 6 Preface Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de 10 10 11 12 12 13 14 14 14 15 15 15 16 17 18 18 21 21 22 22
22. es For more information refer to NMEA 2000 device upgrades on page 45 Wifi setup e 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 Various 3rd party applications can also use the data stream Connecting the tablet 1 Navigate to the wifi network connection page on the tablet and find the Vulcan or GoFree Wifi xxxx network If more than one is in range review the Wireless Devices page on the Vulcan to confirm which wireless device is connected to the unit 2 Select a device on this page to show its network key 3 Enter the eight character or longer Network Key in to the tablet to connect to the network 4 Open the GoFree application the Vulcan should be automatically detected The name displayed will be either the 40 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de default or that assigned in the Device Name setting If the Vulcan does not appear follow the on screen instructions to manually find the device 5 Select the graphic icon of the Vulcan The Vulcan displays a prompt similar to the following Allow Nexus 7 remote MFD control Yes No 6 Select Yes for one time connection or Always if device is to be remembered fo
23. es should have a common ground connection External alarm Blue wire on power cable An external alarm can be connected to the Vulcan The external alarm can be a small piezo buzzer connected directly or a horn siren connected through a relay Alarms are configured globally in the system That is they can be configured on any one networked multifunction device or Triton instrument and be seen heard and acknowledged from all devices Individual devices can also be configured to not sound their internal buzzer but still display the alarm information For information about configuring alarms refer to the Alarms section in the Operator Manual Wiring Vulcan Installation Manual 17 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de For sirens that draw Connecting control devices The product_name can be controlled with a ZC1 keyboard gt Note A ZC1 is required for Autopilot setup NMEA 2000 connection to backbone Device connection The Vulcan is equipped with an NMEA 2000 data port which allows the receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from various sources 18 Wiring Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Essential network information The standardized physical cables connectors for NMEA 2000 are Micro C and Mini C directly derived from the automation industries DeviceNET Micro C being the more commonly used size While most Navico produc
24. et to full option selected 3 Select the Calibrate option 4 Set the actual amount used based on amount of fuel added to the tank 5 Select OK to save settings The Fuel K Value should now show a new value gt Note To calibrate multiple engines repeat the steps above one engine at a time Alternatively run all engines simultaneously and divide the Actual amount used by the number of engines This assumes reasonably even fuel consumption on all engines gt Note The Calibrate option is only available when Set to full is selected and a Fuel Flow is connected and set up as a source gt Note A maximum of 8 engines is supported using Fuel Flow sensors Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 37 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Fuel Level With the use of a Navico Fluid Level device connected to a suitable tank level sensor it is possible to measure the amount of fuel remaining in any equipped tank The number of tanks must be set in Vessel Setup dialog initiated from the Fuel setting options page to allow discrete tank assignment of the Fluid Level devices Select Device list on the Network page and view the Device Configuration dialog for each sensor and set the Tank location Fluid type and Tank size EP 65R Fluid Level Device configuration Configuration Device EP 65R Fluid Level Tank Port Md Fluid type Starboard Unknown Tank size L 0519 90 Advanced Options Instance Unco
25. ext waypoint in a route is more than the set limit you are prompted and must acknowledge the course change before the autopilot will turn the vessel Fuel setup The fuel utility monitors a vessel s fuel consumption This information is totaled to indicate trip and seasonal fuel usage and is used to calculate fuel economy for display on instrument pages and the data bar To use the utility a Navico Fuel Flow sensor or a NMEA 2000 engine adaptor cable gateway with Navico Fuel Data Storage device must be fitted to the vessel Neither the Navico Fuel Flow sensor nor the Suzuki engine interface require the use of a separate Fuel Storage device Refer to the engine manufacturer or dealer for information on whether or not your engine provides a data output and what adaptor is available to connect to NMEA 2000 Once the physical connection is made ensure source selection is completed Multiple engine installations using Fuel Flow sensors or Fuel Data Storage devices require setup of related engine location in the Device list For general source selection information refer to Source selection on page 22 Note Multiple engines using a single gateway do not work with the Navico Fuel Storage device Vessel setup The Vessel setup dialog must be used to select the number of engines the number of tanks and vessel s total fuel capacity across all tanks Vessel Setup Number of Engines Number of Fuel Tanks 1 Vessel total fue
26. he majority of installations 22 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Manual source selection Manual selection is generally only required where there is more than one source for the same data and the automatically selected source is not the one desired Auto Select Group Default Navigation Advanced Position Apparent wind True wind Group source selection Multifunction displays autopilot controllers and instruments have the ability to Use data sources for example position wind direction and so on that all other products on the network use or alternatively use a data source independently from other units Globally change all displays over to a different source from any display This only includes products set to Group mode gt Note In order to enable group selection the display must be set to Simrad group Devices with the Group set to None can be set to use different sources to those of the rest of the network devices Auto Select Group Default Navigation Advanced None Position OFF SI80 Ch1 VDR 0000 Apparent wind True wind Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 23 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Advanced source selection This allows the most flexible and precise manual control over which devices provide data Some data sources such as those for fuel level or engine RPM can only be
27. ion set to Auto the autopilot automatically selects between apparent and true wind steering Auto is default and recommended for cruising When the boat is running or on a broad reach there is a greater chance it will surf on the waves This may lead to significant changes in boat speed and thereby changes in apparent wind angle True wind steering is therefore used to prevent undesired corrections by the autopilot when heading downwind or close to while steering to apparent wind is used when beating or reaching Apparent wind steering is preferred when you want to maintain maximum boat speed without continuous trimming of the sails VMG optimizing You can optimize the VMG to wind When selected the function will be 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 32 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de the navigator exceeds 0 15 nm the autopilot calculates the layline and track towards the waypoint Manually adjusting steering parameters The autotune function in the autopilot is so refined that the majority of boats need no further adjustments of the steering parameters On some boats however or in particular sea conditions fine tuning of the steering parameters may improve the pe
28. l capacity L 100 Save Cancel Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 35 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Fuel flow configuration After the number of engines is set it is required to set which fuel flow sensor is connected to which engine Under Device list on the Network page view the Device Configuration dialog for each sensor and set the Location to match the engine the device is connected to Unconfigure defaults the device which clears all user settings Reset Fuel Flow restores only the Fuel K Value setting if set in Calibrate Only Navico devices can be reset EP 60R Fuel Flow Device configuration Configuration Device EP 60R Fuel Flow Location Starboard Advanced Options Instance Unconfigure Reset Fuel Flow 36 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Calibrate Calibration may be required to accurately match measured flow with actual fuel flow Access calibration from the Refuel dialog Calibration is only possible on Navico s Fuel Flow sensor Refuel Vessel total fuel Calibrate Calibrate Port engine Actual amount used L 0000 00 Since last fill L 0 0402 Fuel K Value 0 000 Calibrate Starboard engine Cancel 1 Start with a full tank and run the engine as it would normally be operated 2 After at least several liters a few gallons have been used the tank should be fully refilled and the S
29. n full from the Vulcan or from a separate autopilot control head The following sections describe how you configure the autopilot from the Vulcan unit If you connect the Vulcan to an already 24 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de commissioned autopilot system you only have to do an automatic source selection as described above before the autopilot is ready to be used gt Note A dedicated physical STBY key is required for commissioning This can be on the Autopilot control head or on an autopilot remote controller Ze Response Navigation P Automatic steering Fuel Tracks Commissioning Alarms Autopilot Commissioning Units Dockside Boat type Sail Drive voltage V 12 Rudder feedback calibration Rudder test Seatrial Transition speed Autotune Dockside setup Initiating the required dockside setup is done from within the Commissioning dialog Completed procedures are labelled with a tick When the autopilot computer is delivered from the factory AND ANY TIME AFTER AN AUTOPILOT RESET HAS BEEN PERFORMED you will have to run a complete setup again All steps in all commissioning procedures are clearly described on screen and you are guided step by step through the process 1 Press the STBY key to ensure that the autopilot is in standby mode 2 Select the Commissioning option and clear the displayed dialog by pressing the STDBY key
30. nd hold to turn the unit ON OFF Press once to display the System Controls dialog 10 Overview Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Rear connections and Card reader 1 NMEA 2000 data input output Power 12 V supply input Sonar CHIRP Broadband Sounder and DownScan Imaging 4 Cardreader Card reader Used for attaching a microSD memory card Thememory card can be used for detailed chart data software updates transfer of user data and system backup The card reader door is opened by pulling the rubber cover open The card reader door should always be securely shut immediately after inserting or removing a card in order to prevent possible water ingress Overview Vulcan Installation Manual 11 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully before you drill or cut The Vulcan should be mounted so that the operator can easily use the controls and clearly see the screen Be sure to leave a direct path for all ofthe cables The Vulcan has a high contrast screen and is viewable in direct sunlight but for best results install the unit out of direct sunlight The chosen location should have minimal glare from windows or bright objects Ensure that any holes cut are in a safe position and will not weaken the boat s structure If in doubt consult a qualified boat builder or
31. nfigure For setting up the Instrument bar or a gauge on the Instrument page with Fluid Level device data refer to the Operator Manual gt Note A maximum of 5 tanks is supported using Fluid Level devices gt Note Tank data that is output by a compatible engine gateway can also be displayed however tank configuration for such a data source is not possible from the Vulcan CZone setup In order to communicate with the CZone modules connected to the network the Vulcan must be assigned a unique CZone Display Dipswitch setting The functionality of the CZone system is determined by the CZone Config File zcf which is stored on all CZone modules and the Vulcan The file is created using the CZone Configuration Tool a 38 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de specialized PC application available from BEP Marine Ltd and associated CZone distributors The Vulcan system provides a means to load the Config file as well as apply updates to module firmware removing the need to take a laptop computer aboard the vessel Enabling CZone functionality If the CZone device s are not automatically detected it is possible to manually enable CZone Advanced Settings gt Waypoints gt User interface 4 Features DownScan Controls whether DownScan features are shown Echo Controls whether Echo features are shown Assigning the dipswitch setting Every pro
32. o busse yachtshop de 44 User data file version 4 Use with current units NSO evo2 NSS evo2 NSS NSO NSE Zeus Zeus Touch HDS Gen2 HDS Gen2 Touch HDS Gen3 User data file version 3 with depth Use with legacy GPS chartplotters User data file version 2 no depth Use with legacy GPS chartplotters GPX GPS Exchange no depth Use with some other manufacturers GPS products and PC applications After you select the file type select Export and destination memory card The receiving GPS PC will typically need to be set to allow import of Waypoints Settings database export Select Setting database to export the Settings database or export CZone configuration CZone installation dependent Choose the desired option and select the memory card destination Importing a database Later if the Vulcan has been restored to factory defaults or user data is accidentally deleted return to the files page select the backed up file and then Import View file details for creation date Software upgrades The update file must be loaded to the root directory of the memory card The update may be initiated at boot up insert the memory card into the card reader before turning the unit on boot the unit and follow the on screen instructions Alternatively in the Files menu locate the update file on the memory card inserted in the card reader and select Upgrade followed by This Display Accept the prompt to reboot the unit and
33. r regular connection This setting can be changed later if required gt Note The internal wireless module only supports GoFree connection to itself Other units connected on the network are not visible Remote controllers When a wireless device is connected it should appear in the Remote controllers list Selecting Always allow means the device can automatically connect without needing a password each time This menu also allows disconnection of devices that no longer require access Wireless device This page shows the internal wireless module and its IP and channel number Selecting the device provides additional detail The Network Name and the Network Key can be edited for security and Channel can be changed if the connection to the unit is compromised due to interference by another RF device transmitting in the same frequency band Restore defaults returns the unit to factory settings Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 41 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Advanced Tools are available within the Vulcan software to assist in fault finding and setting up the wireless network Settings DD Navigation Remote controllers nel Wireless devices Iperf Tracks DHCP Probe Alarms Units Network Vessels Iperf Iperf is a commonly used network performance tool It is provided for testing wireless network performance around the vessel so weak spots or problem areas can be identified
34. ranches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice Copyright Copyright 2015 Navico Holding AS Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document In case of any queries refer to the brand website of your unit or system bandg com Regulatory statements This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E U and E E A The Vulcan complies with Preface Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de CE under R amp 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 Warning The user is cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that the interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the
35. rformance of the autopilot Transition speed Refer to Setting the Transition speed HI LO on page 30 Rudder This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the heading error The higher rudder value the more rudder is applied If the value is too small it will take a long time to compensate for a heading error and the autopilot will fail to keep a steady course If the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable Counter rudder Counter rudder is the amount of rudder used to try to prevent the boat from yawing around the set course Higher counter rudder settings result in more rudder being applied The best way of checking the value of the Counter rudder setting is when making turns The following figures illustrate the effects of various Counter Rudder settings 1 Counter rudder too low overshoot response Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual 33 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de 34 2 Counterrudder too high sluggish and creeping response 3 Correct setting of counter rudder ideal response Auto trim This parameter defines how fast the autopilot shall correspond after having registered a heading error The standard value is 40 seconds which should work well on most boats Rule of thumb Set to same value seconds as the boat s length in feet On boats operating on VRF the value should be set to 20 seconds Rate limit Sets
36. rs On power boats it is recommended that you set a value that represents the speed where the hull begins to plane or the speed where you change from slow to cruising speed On sailboats the transition speed should be set to around 3 4 knots to give the best response in a tack A deadband of 2 knots is incorporated to prevent oscillation of HI LO settings when vessel is travelling at the transition speed HI response LO response Transition to Hl parameters with decreasing speed 8kn Transition speed set to 9kn U F amp F WN Transition to LO parameters with increasing speed 10kn Active response parameter set is shown in the autopilot popup and the following abbreviations are used HI A High response parameters set automatically LO A Low response parameters set automatically HI M High response parameters set manually LO M Low response parameter set manually 30 Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Autotuning The autotune feature runs the boat through several tests and then automatically sets the most important steering parameters Autotune is not required for the autopilot to function as it is preset with steering parameters that should steer most boats in the 30 50 foot range All parameters that are set during autotuning can be manually adjusted Seastate filter The Seastate filter is used to reduce rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough
37. t Reprogram Status Autopilot Mode Autopilot Mode ISO Command Group Function System Time Product Info Heading Track Control Rudder Vessel Heading Rate of Turn Attitude Magnetic Variation Engine Parameters Rapid Update Engine Parameters Dynamic Transmission Parameters Dynamic Supported data Vulcan Installation Manual 48 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de 127503 127504 127505 127506 127507 127508 127509 128259 128267 120275 129025 129026 129029 129033 129053 122059 129040 129041 129283 129284 129559 129540 129794 129801 12923 129284 129559 129540 129794 129801 129802 129808 Supported data Vulcan Installation Manual AC input status AC Output Status Fluid Level DC Detailed Status Charger Status Battery Status Inverter Status Speed Water referenced Water Depth Distance Log Position Rapid Update COG amp SOG Rapid Update GNSS Position Data Time amp Date AIS Class A Position Report AIS Class B Position Report AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS aids to Navigation Cross Track Error Navigation Data GNSS DOPs AIS Class B Extended Position Report AIS aids to Navigation Cross Track Error Cross Track Error Navigation Data GNSS DOPs GNSS Sats in View AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data AIS Addressed Safety Related Message AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message DSC Call Information 49 www busse yachtshop de info b
38. t off dangerous projectiles The dust from many materials commonly used in boat construction may cause irritation or damage to eyes skin and lungs Bracket mounting 1 Place the bracket in the desired mounting location gt Note Ensure that the chosen location has enough height to accommodate the unit fitted in the bracket and allows tilting of the unit Also adequate space is required on both sides to allow tightening and loosening of the knobs 2 Mark the screw locations using the bracket as a template and drill pilot holes gt Note Use fasteners suited to the mounting surface material If the material is too thin for self tappers reinforce it or mount the bracket with machine screws and large washers Use only 304 or 316 stainless steel fasteners 3 Screw down the bracket 4 Mount the unit to the bracket using the knobs Hand tighten only The ratchet teeth in the bracket and unit case ensure a positive grip and prevent the unit from changing from the desired angle Installation Vulcan Installation Manual 13 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Panel mounting An optional kit is available for panel mounting The kit includes a Panel mounting template Flush mounting An optional kit is available for flush mounting The kit includes a mounting guide Transducer installation For transducer installation information refer to separate installation instructions included with the transd
39. t require change once configured User preference settings and operation are covered in the Operator Manual Selecting the Home button opens the Home page which has three distinct areas The scrollable left column of icons is the Tools panel and the icons access most settings that require configuration First time startup When the Vulcan is started for the first time or after a factory default the unit displays a setup wizard Respond to the setup wizard prompts to select some fundamental setup options Time and Date Configure time settings to suit vessel location along with time and date formats Source selection Network Data sources provide live data such as GPS position heading wind speed and temperature The data may originate from modules internal to the device for example internal GPS or external modules connected to the NMEA 2000 network The internal virtual devices typically include echo MFD Navigator Pilot Controller and iGPS When a device is connected to more than one source providing the same data the user has the flexibility to choose the preferred source Before commencing with source selection make sure all external devices and the NMEA 2000 bus are connected and areturned on Auto Select The Auto Select option looks for all sources connected to the device If more than one source is available for each data type selection is made from an internal priority list This option is suitable for t
40. the maximum allowed rate of turn The value should be kept at 6 0 second unless there is a need for more rapid response in turns Minimum rudder This parameter filters small rudder commands to prevent high rudder activity Some boats may have a tendency to not respond to small rudder commands around the course keeping position because of a small rudder a rudder deadband whirls disturbance of the water stream passing the rudder or it is a single nozzle water jet boat By increasing the Minimum rudder parameter you may improve the course keeping performance on some boats However this will increase the rudder activity Minimum wind angle to port and starboard These parameters should be set identical to the minimum apparent wind angle that will keep the sails from stalling and maintain boat speed Ihe parameters vary from boat to boat The settings are used for the tack prevent function They also apply when the autopilot is operating in WindNAV mode You can select different minimum wind angles for port and Starboard The difference between port and starboard is taken into account when calculating the Distance To Turn DTT Navigation change limit This parameter defines the maximum course change that the autopilot is allowed to make when the Vulcan is following a route NAV steering Software Setup Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de If the required course change to the n
41. ts use Micro C cabling and connectors some products still use proprietary SimNet connectors which are easily made compatible with adaptor cables A network consists of a linear backbone from which drop cables connect to NMEA 2000 compliant devices A single drop cable has a maximum length of 6 m 20 ft The total length of all drop cables combined should not exceed 78 m 256 ft A NMEA 2000 network using Micro C cabling has a maximum cable length of 100 m 328 ft between any two points A NMEA 2000 network needs to have a terminator at each end of the backbone A terminator can be one of the following A terminator blank plug A wind transducer where the mast cable is one end of the backbone Planning and installing a network backbone The Micro C backbone needs to run between the locations of all products to be installed typically in a bow to stern layout and be no further than 6 m from a device to be connected Choose from the following components to make up the backbone Micro C cables 0 4 m 1 3 ft 2m 6 6 ft 5 m 16 6 ft and 9m 29 5 ft cables T connector Used to connect a drop cable to the backbone Micro C power cables Connected to backbone using a T connector gt Note When using a wind sensor the mast cable should be connected at one end of the backbone as the sensor is fitted with a termination resistor gt Note Most NMEA 2000 devices can be connected directly to a SimNet backbone and SimNet
42. ucer 14 Installation Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Wiring Guidelines Don t do this Do this Don t make sharp bends in the Do make drip and service loops cables Don t run cables in a way that Do cable tie all cables to keep allows water to flow down into them secure the connectors Don t route the data cables in Do solder crimp and insulate all areas adjacent to radar wiring connections if extending transmitter or large current or shortening power or NMEA carrying cables 2000 cables Do leave room adjacent to connectors to ease plugging and unplugging of cables A Warning Before starting the installation be sure to turn electrical power off If power is left on or turned on during the installation fire electrical shock or other serious injury may occur Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with the Vulcan A Warning The positive supply wire red should always be connected to DC with the supplied fuse or a circuit breaker closest available to fuse rating Power Connection The Vulcan is powered by 12 V DC It is protected against reverse polarity under voltage and over voltage for a limited duration The supplied power cable has four cores used for Power into the system Red and Black wires Wiring Vulcan Installation Manual 15 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de
43. user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that of the receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help Trademarks Lowrance and Navico are registered trademarks of Navico Fishing Hot Spots is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc Copyright 2012 Fishing Hot Spots Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics Inc NMEA 2000 is a registered trademark of the 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 4 Preface Vulcan Installation Manual www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de The terms HDMI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries SD and microSD are trademarks or registered trademarks of SD 3C LLC in the United States other countries or both Wi Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi Fi Alliance Additional mapping data Copyright 2012 NSI Inc Copyright 2012 by Richardson s Maptech Navico product references This manual refers to the following Navico pro
44. usse yachtshop de 129809 129810 130074 130306 130310 130311 30312 130313 130314 130576 1305 7 130840 130842 130845 130850 130851 130817 130820 130831 130832 130834 130835 130838 130839 130840 130842 130843 130845 130850 130851 AIS Class B CS Static Data Report Part A AIS Class B CS Static Data Report Part B Route and WP Service WP List WP Name amp Position Wind Data Environmental Parameters Environmental Parameters Temperature Humidity Actual Pressure Small Craft Status Direction Data Data User Group Configuration SimNet DSC Message Parameter Handle Event Command Event Reply Product Info Reprogram Status Suzuki Engine and Storage Device Config Fuel Used High Resolution Engine and Tank Configuration Set Engine And Tank Configuration Fluid Level Warn Pressure Insect Configuration Data User Group Config AIS and VHF Message Transport Sonar Status Frequency and DSP Voltage Weather and Fish Prediction and Barometric Pressure History Evinrude Engine Warnings Parameter RC42 Compass and IS12 Wind Calibration and Configuration Supported data Vulcan Installation Manual 50 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de NMEA 2000 PGN transmit 61184 65287 65289 65290 65291 65292 05293 65323 126208 126992 126996 127237 129250 127258 128259 128267 128275 129025 129026 129029 129283 129284 129285 129559 129540 130074
45. work backbones together The CZONE NMEA 2000 Network interface bridge isolates the power ofthe two networks but allows data to be freely shared between both sides The Interface Bridge can also be used for expansion of the NMEA 2000 network when the maximum node limit node any device connected to network for the network has been reached or the maximum cable length of 150 m will be exceeded Once an Interface Bridge has been fitted a further 40 nodes and additional cable length can be added The Network Interface is available from your BEP dealer For more information please refer to the BEP web site www bepmarine com NMEA2000 Transducer connection Navico transducers fitted with a 7 pin blue connector can be plugged directly into the corresponding blue socket labeled Sonar For connector location refer to the embossed labeling on the unit or the section Overview on page 10 gt Note The connector attached to the transducer cable is keyed and can only be inserted in one orientation Once inserted turn locking collar to secure gt Note The transducer is sold separately Transducer installation instructions are included with the transducer Wiring Vulcan Installation Manual 21 www busse yachtshop de info busse yachtshop de Software Setup The Vulcan requires some initial configuration before use in order to get the most out ofthe product The following sections focus on settings that typically do no
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