B&G Vulcan Operator's Manual

Vulcan Series

Operator Manual

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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
in a 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.

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guides and other information relating to the product
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of the Documentation will be the official version of the
Documentation.

This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
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reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

Trademarks

Navionics® is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc.
NMEA® and NMEA 2000® are registered trademarks of the National

Marine Electronics Association.
SiriusXM® is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Fishing Hot Spots® is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc.

Copyright© 2012 Fishing Hot Spots.
FUSION-Link™ Marine Entertainment Standard™ is a registered

trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd.
C-MAP is a trademark of C-MAP.

SD™ and microSD™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.

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Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright©

2012 by Richardson’s Maptech.
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
HDMI® and HDMI™, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia

Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing
LLC in the United States and other countries.

Navico product references

This manual can refer to the following Navico products:

• Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)

• DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)

• DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)

• ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan)

• GoFree™ (GoFree)

• INSIGHT GENESIS® (Insight Genesis)

• StructureMap™ (StructureMap)

• StructureScan® (StructureScan)

• StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)

Copyright

Copyright © 2016 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 display or

system: www.bandg.com.

Internet usage

Some features in this product use an internet connection to
perform data downloads and uploads. Internet usage via a
connected mobile/cell phone internet connection or a pay-per-MB
type internet connection may require large data usage. Your service
provider may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer.
If you are unsure, contact your service provider to confirm rates and
restrictions.

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Compliance statements

This equipment complies with:

• CE under 2014/53/EU Directive

• The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications

(Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008

• Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's
section at the following website: www.bandg.com.

About this manual

This manual is a reference guide for operating Vulcan Series units. It
assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the
system is ready to use.

The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of
navigation, nautical terminology and practices.

Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:

Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or

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some important information.

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.

Manual version

This manual is written for software version 1.5. The manual is
continually updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from
www.bandg.com.

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Viewing the manual on the screen

The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the
manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be
downloaded from www.bandg.com.

The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or
copied to the unit’s internal memory.

Use the menu options and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the
PDF file as described below:

• Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down

Select the relevant panel button.

• Scroll pages

Drag finger on the screen in any direction.

• Panning on the page

Drag finger on the screen in any direction.

• Zoom In/Out

Select the relevant panel button.
Touch operation: Use pinch or spread gestures.

• Exit the PDF viewer

Select the X in the upper right corner of the panel.

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The Software version

The software version currently on this unit can be found in the
About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings.

For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Software
upgrades" on page 184.

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Contents

15 Introduction

The Home page

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16 Application pages

18 Integration of 3rd party devices
19 H5000 integration
19 Remote controllers

20 Basic operation

20 System Controls dialog
20 Turning the system on and off
21 Display illumination
21 Locking the touchscreen
21 Using menus and dialogs
22 Selecting pages and panels
22 Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page
23 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
23 Screen capture

24 Customizing your system

24 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
24 Adjusting panel size
25 Password protection
26 Adding new favorite pages
26 Edit favorite pages
27 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

28 Charts

28 The Chart panel
29 Chart data
29 Showing dual chart types
30 Vessel symbol
30 Chart scale
30 Panning the chart
30 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
31 Displaying information about chart items
32 Using the cursor on the chart panel
33 Creating routes
33 Find objects on chart panels

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34 3D charts
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Chart overlay
35 Insight and C-MAP charts
40 Navionics charts
45 Chart settings

50 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

50 Waypoints
52 Routes
57 Tracks
59 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs

60 Navigating

60 Navigate to cursor position
60 Navigate a route
61 Navigating with the autopilot
62 Navigation settings

64 SailSteer panel

65 Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel
65 Sail Time calculations
65 SailSteer overlay

67 Race panel

67 Display options
67 Start Line on Chart panel
68 Start Line Data panel
69 Setting up a start line
71 Removing end points and the start line
72 Start Line display
73 Settings
73 What if?
74 Race timer

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77 Time and Wind plots

77 The Time plot panel
78 Wind Plot panel

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79 Autopilot

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Safe operation with the autopilot
79 Activating the autopilot
79 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
80 Autopilot indication on the pages
81 The Autopilot panel
82 Autopilot modes
82 Standby mode
82 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
82 Follow-up steering (FU)
83 AUTO mode (auto compass)
84 NoDrift mode
85 NAV mode
86 WIND mode
88 WIND Nav mode
89 Turn pattern steering
92 Using the Vulcan in an AP24/AP28 system
92 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
93 Autopilot settings

97 Radar

97 The radar panel
98 Dual radar
98 Radar overlay
99 Radar operational modes
99 Radar Range
100 Using the cursor on a radar panel
100 Saving waypoints
101 Adjusting the radar image
102 Advanced radar options
104 Radar view options
106 EBL/VRM markers
107 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
108 MARPA targets
109 Recording radar data
110 Radar settings

112 Echosounder

112 The Echosounder image

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113 Zooming the image
113

Using the cursor on the image
114 Saving waypoints
114 Viewing history
115 Setting up the image
117 Advanced options
117 Start recording log data
119 Stop recording log data
119 Viewing the recorded sounder data
120 Echosounder View options
122 Echosounder settings

124 StructureScan

124 The StructureScan image
125 Zooming the StructureScan image
125 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
126 Saving waypoints
126 Viewing StructureScan history
127 Setting up the StructureScan image
128 Advanced StructureScan settings

130 StructureMap

130 The StructureMap image
130 Activating Structure overlay
131 StructureMap sources
132 StructureMap tips
132 Recording StructureScan data
133 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
133 Structure options

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135 ForwardScan

135 The ForwardScan image
136 Setting up the ForwardScan image
136 ForwardScan view options
137 Heading extension
138 ForwardScan setup

141 Wireless connection

141 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot
142 GoFree Shop

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142 GoFree Controller & Viewer
144

Uploading log files to Insight Genesis
144 Wireless settings

147 AIS

147 AIS target symbols
148 Viewing information about AIS targets
149 Calling an AIS vessel
149 AIS SART
151 Vessel alarms
152 Vessel settings

155 Instrument panels

155 Dashboards
155 Customizing the Instruments panel

157 Audio

157 Enabling audio
158 SonicHub 2
161 The Audio panel
163 Setting up the audio system
164 Operating the audio system
164 Favorite channels
164 Sirius radio (North America only)

165 Weather

165 Wind barbs
165 Showing weather details
166 GRIB weather
168 PredictWind weather

176 Alarms

176 Alarm system
176 Type of messages
176 Single alarms
176 Multiple alarms
177 Acknowledging a message
177 Alarms dialog

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179 Tools

179

Waypoints/routes/tracks
179 Tides
179 Alarms
179 Settings
179 Vessels
180 Sun, Moon
180 Trip calculator
180 Files
180 Find
180 GoFree Shop

182 Simulator

182 Demo mode
182 Simulator source files
183 Advanced simulator settings

184 Maintenance

184 Preventive maintenance
184 Cleaning the display unit
184 Cleaning the media port door
184 Checking the connectors
184 Software upgrades
185 Network analyzer and service assistant
185 Backing up your system data

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189 Touchscreen operation

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Introduction

The Home page

The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the
Home button in the upper left corner of a panel.

1 Tools

Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task,
or for browsing stored information.

2 Applications

Select a button to display the application as a full page
panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured
split page options for the application.

3 Close button

Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous
active page.

4 Favorites

Select a button to display the panel combination.
Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the
Favorites panel.

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5 Man Over Board (MOB) button

Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the
current vessel position.

Application pages

Each application connected to the system is presented on panels.
The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination
with other panels in a multiple panel page.

All application pages are accessed from the Home page.

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1 Application panel
2 Instrument bar

Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be turned
off and it can be configured by the user.

3 System controls dialog

Quick access to basic system settings.
Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key or by
swiping down from top of the screen.

4 Status bar
5 Dialog

Information to or input from the user.

6 Alarm message

Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.

7 Menu

Panel specific menu.

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Split pages

On each page you can have up to 2 panels on 5" units and up to 4
panels on larger units.

2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page

Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System
Controls dialog.

Pre-configured split pages

Each full screen application has several pre-configured split pages,
featuring the selected application combined with each of the other
panels.

Note: The number of pre-configured split pages cannot be

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changed, and the pages cannot be customized or deleted.

Access a pre-configured split page by pressing and holding the
main panel button.

Favorite 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 26.

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Integration of 3rd party devices

Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the Vulcan. The
applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with
other panels.

A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should
automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature
from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.

The 3rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on
other panels.

This manual does not include specific operation instructions for any
3rd party device. For features and functionality, refer to the
documentation included with the 3rd party device.

SmartCraft VesselView integration

SmartCraft data can be displayed and interaction are enabled
through the Vulcan when a VesselView 7 or VesselView 4 gateway
device is present on the network.

The engine supplier icon appears on the Home page when a
device is available.

FUSION-Link integration

The FUSION-Link devices appear as additional sources when using
the audio function. No additional icons are available.

Refer to "Audio" on page 157 for more information.

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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.

A separate manual is provided with your CZone system. Refer to this
documentation and to the Vulcan Installation manual for how to
install and configure the CZone system.

CZone dashboard

When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone
dashboard is added to the Instruments panels.

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You switch between a panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and
right arrow symbols or by selecting the dashboard from the menu.

Editing a CZone dashboard

You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for
each of the gauges. Available editing options depend on the type of
gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system.

For more information, refer to "Instrument panels" on page 155.

H5000 integration

The unit integrates with B&G’s H5000 Instrument and Autopilot
system.

The H5000 icon will be available in the Tools panel on the Home
page when an H5000 system is available on the network.

Separate documentation is provided with the H5000 system. Refer
to this documentation for how to install and configure the H5000
system.

Remote controllers

You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely
control the unit. To find out which remote controllers can be used,
refer to the product web page at:

www.bandg.com.
A separate manual is included with the remote controller.

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Basic operation

System Controls dialog

The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system
settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the
Power key or by swiping down from the top of the screen.

The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example, the adjust
splits option is only available if you are viewing a split page when
you open the System Controls dialog.

Activating functions

Select the icon of the function you want to set or toggle on or off.
For those functions that toggle on and off, a highlighted icon
indicates the function is activated, as shown in the Instrument bar
icon above.

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Turning the system on and off

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.

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Standby mode

In Standby mode, the Sonar and the backlight for screen and keys
are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the
background.

You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog.
Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on

the Power key.

Display illumination

Brightness

The display backlighting can be adjusted at any time from the
System Controls dialog.

You can also cycle the preset backlight levels by short presses on
the Power key.

Night mode

The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for
low light conditions.

Note: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night

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mode is selected!

Locking the touchscreen

You can temporarily lock a touchscreen to prevent accidental
operation of the system. Lock the touchscreen when large amounts
of water are on the screen, for example, in heavy seas and weather.
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.

Using menus and dialogs

Menus

You display a page menu by selecting the MENU button in the
upper right corner of the page.

• Activate a menu item and toggle on/off an option by selecting it

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• Adjust a slide bar value by either:

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dragging the slide bar

- selecting the + or - icons

Select the Back menu option to return to the previous menu level,
and then exit.

You can make the menu slide away by tapping the screen outside
the menu area, or by pressing the MENU button. When you re­press the MENU button, the menu opens in the same status it had
before it closed.

The status of the cursor (active vs. inactive) changes the menu
options.

Dialog boxes

Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards are automatically displayed
when required for entering user information in dialogs.

A dialog is closed by saving or cancelling the entry.
A dialog can also be closed by selecting the X in the dialog's upper

right corner.

Selecting pages and panels

Selecting a page

• Select a full page panel by selecting the relevant application

button on the Home page

• Select a favorite page by selecting the relevant favorite button

• Select a predefined split panel by pressing and holding the

relevant application icon

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Select active panel

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.

Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page

You can display the Favorites panel as a pop-up on any page by
pressing and holding the Home key.

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Select a favorites page in the pop-up to display it. The panel will
switch to the selected favorite after 3 seconds.

Creating a Man Overboard waypoint

If an emergency situation should occur, you can create a Man
Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position by
selecting the MOB button on the Home page.

When you activate the MOB function the following actions are
automatically performed:

• a MOB waypoint is created at the vessel’s position

• the display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the

vessel's position

• the system displays navigation information back to the MOB

waypoint

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.

Cancel navigation to MOB

The system continues to display navigational information towards
the MOB waypoint until you cancel the navigation from the menu.

Delete a MOB waypoint

1. Select the MOB waypoint to activate it

2. Select the MOB waypoint's pop-up to display the MOB waypoint

dialog

3. Select the delete option in the dialog.

A MOB waypoint can also be deleted from the menu when it is
activated.

Screen capture

You need to turn on the Screen capture option in the System
Settings dialog to be able to take a screenshot on a touch screen.
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.

To view files, refer to "Files" on page 180.

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Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one
of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own
picture in .jpg or .png format.

The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the
files browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is
automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder.

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Adjusting panel size

You can change the panel size for an active split page. The panel
size can be adjusted for both favorite pages and for predefined split
pages.

1. Activate the System Controls dialog

2. Select the adjust splits option in the dialog

3. Adjust the panel size by dragging the adjustment icon

4. Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels or selecting

the save option in the menu.

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The changes are saved to the active favorite or split page.

Password protection

You can set a PIN code to prevent unauthorized access to your
system settings. When you establish password protection, the PIN
code must be entered when any of the following are selected. After
the correct PIN code is entered, all of them can be accessed without
re-entering the PIN code.

• Settings, activated from the Tools panel or System Controls

dialog

• Alarms, activated from the Tools panel

• Files, activated from the Tools panel

• GoFree Shop, activated from the Tools panel

• Settings, activated from the Chart menu under Chart Options

You set and remove password protection from the system Settings
dialog.

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Adding new favorite pages

1. Select the New icon in the favorite panel on the Home page to

open the page editor dialog

2. Drag and drop page icons to set up a new page

Note: 5" unit favorite pages can have a maximum of 2

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applications.

3. Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels),

if required

4. Save the page layout.

The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is
included in the list of favorite pages on the Home page.

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Edit favorite pages

1. Select the edit icon in the Favorite panel:

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Select the X icon on a favorite icon to remove the page

- Select the tool icon on a favorite icon to display the page
editor dialog

2. Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog

3. Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode.

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Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the
Instrument bar.

You can configure the Instrument bar to display either one or two
bars. If you specify to display two bars you can set it to alternate the
bars automatically. You can specify the information displayed in the
instrument bars.

You can turn the Instrument bar off from the System controls
dialog.

Note: This only turns the Instrument bar off for the current

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page.

Turning the Instrument bar on/off

1. Activate the System controls dialog

2. Deactivate/activate the instrument bar icon to toggle the bar on

and off.

Select a predefined activity bar

1. Select the MENU button to open the menu

2. Select Bar 1 or Bar 2 and then a predefined activity bar.

Predefined gauges are displayed in the instrument bar. You can
change a gauge in the activity Instrument bar, refer to Edit the
content of the Instrument bar below.

Edit the content of the Instrument bar

1. Activate the Instrument bar by selecting it

2. Select the MENU button to open the menu

3. Select Edit to change an instrument gauge followed by the

gauge you want to change

4. Select the content you want to display from the Choose Data

dialog

5. Select Menu and then Finish editing to save your changes.

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Charts

The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land
and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and
navigate routes, place waypoints, and display AIS targets.

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1 MOB (Man Over Board) mark
2 Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional)
3 Waypoint with Laylines*
4 North indicator
5 Route*
6 Grid lines*
7 Track*
8 Range rings*
9 Chart range scale

10 Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are

turned on)

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* Optional chart items. You turn the optional chart items on/off
individually from the Chart settings dialog.

Chart data

The system is delivered with different embedded cartography
depending on region.

All units support Insight charts from Navico including Insight
Genesis. The system also supports charts from Navionics and C-MAP
as well as content created by a variety of third party mapping
providers in the AT5 format. For a full selection of available charts,
visit www.gofreeshop.com, www.c-map.com, or
www.navionics.com.

Note: In this manual, all possible chart menu options are

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described. These options vary depending on the chart you are
using.

Note: The system does not automatically switch to embedded

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cartography if the chart card is removed. A low-resolution chart
will be displayed until you re-insert the card or manually switch
back to the embedded cartography.

Showing dual chart types

If you have different chart types available - embedded or in the card
slot - 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.

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Selecting chart type

You specify the chart type in the Chart panel by selecting one of the
available chart types in the chart source menu option.

If you have a multiple Chart panel, the chart type is set individually
for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels, and then
select one of the available chart types in the chart source menu
option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel, and select an
alternative chart type for this panel.

If you have identical charts available - built in or in the card slot - the
system automatically selects the chart with most chart details for
your displayed region.

Vessel symbol

When the system 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.

Chart scale

Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are
shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel.

Panning the chart

You can move the chart in any direction by dragging your finger on
the screen.

Select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and
cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the
vessel position.

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Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

Chart orientation

Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the
panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right
corner indicates the north direction.

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North up Heading up

North up

Displays the chart with north upward.

Heading up

Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directed upward.
Heading information is received from a compass. If heading is not
available, then the COG from the GPS is used.

Course up

Displays the chart with the direction the vessel is ACTUALLY
traveling directed upward, which in some cases is not the direction
the vessel is headed.

Course up

Look ahead

Moves the vessel icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that
you can maximize your view ahead.

Displaying information about chart items

When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic
information for the selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's
pop-up to display all available information for that item. You can
also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu.

Note: If you are viewing applicable C-MAP charts on your

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system, you can select marine objects to display information
about services and available multimedia (photos) associated
with the location or object.

Note: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to

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see basic item information.

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Using the cursor on the chart panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on the chart panel.
When you activate the cursor, the cursor position window is

displayed. When the cursor is active, the chart does not pan or
rotate to follow the vessel.

Select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and the
cursor window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the
vessel position.

Select the Restore cursor menu option to display the cursor in its
previous location. The Clear cursor and Restore cursor options
are useful features for toggling between the vessel's current
location and the cursor position.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning
the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the
menu.

The cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision
placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on
the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle,
appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection
circle to the desired position.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to
normal cursor operation.

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Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your
vessel and a selected position, or between 2 points on the chart
panel.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to

measure the distance. Start the measure function from the
menu

The measuring icons appear with a line drawn from the vessel

­center to the cursor position, and the distance is listed in the
cursor information window.

2. You can reposition the measuring points by dragging either

icon as long as the measuring function is active

Note: The bearing is always measured

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blue icon.

You can also start the measuring function without an active cursor.
Both measuring icons are then initially located at the vessel position.
The grey icon follows the vessel as the vessel moves, while the blue
icon remains at the position given when you activated the function.

You terminate the measuring function by selecting the Finish
measuring menu option.

from the grey icon to the

Creating routes

You can create routes as follows on the chart panel.

1. Position the cursor on the chart panel

2. Select New followed by New route in the menu

3. Tap the chart panel to position the first routepoint

4. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Note: For more information, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks" on

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page 59.

Find objects on chart panels

You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart
panel.

Activate the cursor on the panel to search from the cursor position.
If the cursor is not active, the system searches for items from the
vessel's position.

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Note: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to

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search for fueling stations and an AIS receiver connected to
search for vessels. SIRIUS is not available on 5" and 7" units.

3D charts

The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land
and sea contours.

Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D

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cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat.

When the 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons
appear on the chart panel.

Panning the 3D chart

You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon
and then panning in the desired direction.

Select the Return to vessel menu option to stop panning, and to
center the chart to vessel position.

Controlling the view angle

You can control the view angle by selecting the Rotate icon and
then panning the chart panel.

• To change the direction you are viewing, pan horizontally

• To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically

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Note: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle

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can be adjusted. The view direction is controlled by the chart
orientation setting. See "Positioning the vessel on the chart panel" on page

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Zooming a 3D chart

You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom (+ or -)
buttons, or the touch method of pinching and spreading your
fingers.

Chart overlay

Structure and weather data can be displayed as overlay on your
chart panel.

Note: Radar can also be displayed as overlay on chart panels on

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units with radar. Radar functions are described in the chapter
"Radar" in this manual.

When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands to include
basic menu functions for the selected overlay.

Structure and weather functions are described in separate sections
in this manual.

Note: You can overlay the SailSteer image on the Chart. For

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more information, refer to "SailSteer overlay" on page 65.

Insight and C-MAP charts

All possible menu options for Insight and C-MAP charts are
described below. The features and menu options available can vary
depending on the charts you use. This section shows menus from
an Insight chart.

Note: A menu option is greyed out if it is not available on the

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chart displayed. For example, raster charts are not available with
Insight, so the Raster charts menu option is greyed out when
Insight charts are displayed.

Insight and C-MAP tides and currents

The system can display Insight and C-MAP tides and currents. With
this information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and
strength of currents and tides. This is an important tool when
considering planning and navigation of a trip.

In large zoom ranges the tides and currents are displayed as a
square icon including the letter T (Tides) or C (Current). When you

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select one of the icons, tidal or current information for that location
are displayed.

Dynamic current data can be viewed by zooming inside a 1-nautical
mile zoom range. At that range, the Current icon changes to an
animated dynamic icon that shows the speed and direction of the
current. Dynamic icons are colored in black (greater than 6 knots),
red (greater than 2 knots and less than or equal to 6 knots), yellow
(greater than 1 knot and less than or equal to 2 knots) or green
(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

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Insight and C-MAP specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously
described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Presentation

The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles.

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Raster imagery

Shaded relief

High resolution bathymetry

Shades seabed terrain.

No contours

Removes contour lines from the chart.

Raster charts

Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart.

Raster transparency

Controls the transparency of raster imagery.

High resolution bathymetry

Enables and disables higher concentration of contour lines.

Insight and C-MAP view options

Chart detail

• Full

All available information for the chart in use.

• Medium

Minimum information sufficient for navigation.

• Low

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.

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Insight and C-MAP chart categories

Insight and C-MAP charts include several categories and sub­categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on
which information you want to see.

Photo overlay

Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area
as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited
to certain regions, and cartography versions.

You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.

No Photo overlay 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.

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Minimum transparency Transparency at 80

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Depth palette

Controls the Depth palette used on the map.

Paper chart

Changes the appearance of the map to a paper chart style.

Safety depth

Insight and C-MAP charts use different shades of blue to
distinguish between shallow (lighter shades) and deep (darker
shades) water. After enabling Safety depth, specify the
desired safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which
depths will be drawn without blue shading.

Depth filter

Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter
limit.

Shading

Shades different areas of the seabed, depending on the selected
Shading category.

Note: Composition and Vegetation shading are not applicable

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to C-MAP charts.

Depth 1 and Depth 2

Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors.

Custom

You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity
(transparency) of color shading for Depth 1 and Depth 2.

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3D exaggeration

Graphical settings that are available in 3D mode only. Exaggeration
is a multiplier applied to the drawn height of hills on land, and
troughs in water to make them look taller or deeper.

Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the

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map card inserted.

Navionics charts

Navionics specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D and change Chart source (previously
described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Community edits

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.

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Navionics view options

Chart shading

Shading adds terrain information to the chart.

Navionics dynamic tide and current icons

Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the
diamond icons used for static tides and current information.

The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to
a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or
gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time.

Dynamic tide information Dynamic current information

The following icons and symbology are used:

Current speed

The arrow length depends on the rate, and the
symbol is rotated according to flow direction. Flow
rate is shown inside the arrow symbol. The red
symbol is used when current speed is increasing,
and the blue symbol is used when current speed is
decreasing.

Tide height

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.

Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units

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(unit of measurement) set by user.

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Easy View

Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text.

Note: There is no indication on the chart showing that this

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feature is active.

Photo overlay

Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area
as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited
to certain regions, and cartography versions.

You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.

No Photo overlay 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.

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Minimum transparency Maximum transparency

Navionics Fish N' Chip

The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip chart feature.
For more information, see www.navionics.com.

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Depth highlight range

Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a
different color.

This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing
purposes. The range is only as accurate as the underlying chart data,
meaning that if the chart only contains 5 meter intervals for contour
lines, the shading is rounded to the nearest available contour line.

No Depth highlight range Depth highlight range: 6 m - 12 m

Shallow water highlight

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

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Navionics chart settings

Colored seabed areas

Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue.

Annotation

Determines what area information, such as names of locations and
notes of areas, is available to display.

Presentation type

Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the
navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S.
presentation types.

Chart details

Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.

Safety depth

The Navionics charts use different shades of blue to distinguish
between shallow and deep water.

Safety depth, based on a selected limit, is drawn without blue
shading.

Note: The built in Navionics database features data down to 20

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m, after which it is all white.

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Contours depth

Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the
selected safety depth value.

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.

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Chart settings

Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are
common for all chart panels.

3D boat selection

Determines which icon to use on 3D charts.

Boat settings

The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route.
The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use the
autorouting and easy routing features.

Range Rings

The range rings can be used to present the distance from your
vessel to other chart objects.

The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart
scale.

Extension lines

A: Heading
B: Course Over Ground (COG)

The lengths of the extension lines are either set as a fixed distance,
or to indicate the distance the vessel moves in the selected time

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period. If no options are turned on for the vessel then no extension
lines are shown for your vessel.

Your vessel heading is based on information from the active
heading sensor and the COG is based on information from the
active GPS sensor.

Laylines

Configures the options for laylines on the chart and on the SailSteer
panels.

The image shows laylines from mark/waypoint with limits.

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Boat

Displays laylines from boat, indicating the target course.

Always show boat laylines

Displays boat laylines.

Mark

Displays laylines from mark/waypoint, indicating the target course
to sail to reach the mark/waypoint.

Tidal flow correction

Calculates the tidal effect of the boat based on COG, and applies
this information to the laylines.

Overlapped

Extends the laylines beyond the tack/gybe intersection.

Length

Sets the length of the laylines

Targets

Defines the target for a given TWS (True Wind Speed). The targets
can be read from an H5000 CPU Polar table, live measurements,
manually entered upwind and downwind angles, or from the
targets table.

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• Laylines targets table

Edit the targets table to specify Upwind True Wind Angle (TWA),
Upwind Boat Speed (BS), Downwind TWA, and Downwind BS
values for different true wind speeds. Accurate table information
gives the system a better basis for creating target laylines.

Limits

Sets the maximum tack/gybe time period to either side of the
laylines. When turned on the limits are indicated with a dotted line
on the chart and on the SailSteer panel.

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ForwardScan

If you have ForwardScan and this option is selected, the
ForwardScan heading extension is shown on the chart. Refer to
"Heading extension" on page 137.

SailSteer overlay

Turns on/off viewing of SailSteer image overlay on the chart. Refer
to "SailSteer overlay" on page 65.

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.

Pop-up information

Selects whether basic information for chart items is displayed when
you select the item.

Grid lines

Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the
chart.

Course highway

Adds a graphic presentation of cross track error (XTE) limits to the
route. For setting the XTE limit, see "XTE limit" on page 62.

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.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, or on
the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with
latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the
Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position
information. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may
want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to
create a route.

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the
cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in
the menu.

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In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel
position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new
waypoint option in the menu.

Moving a waypoint

1. Select the waypoint you want to move. The waypoint icon

expands to indicate that it is active.

2. Activate the menu and select the waypoint in the menu

3. Select the move option

4. Select the new waypoint position

5. Select Finish in the menu.

The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position.

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Edit a waypoint

You can edit all information about a waypoint from the Edit
Waypoint dialog.

This dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint's pop-up, or from
the menu when the waypoint is activated.

The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the

Home page.

Delete a waypoint

You can delete a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog or by
selecting the Delete menu option when the waypoint is activated.

You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoints tool on the
Home page.

You can delete MOB waypoints the same way.

Waypoint alarm settings

You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create.
The alarm is set in the Edit Waypoint dialog.

Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the

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alarm dialog to activate an alarm when your vessel comes
within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms
dialog" on page 177.

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Routes

A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that
you want to navigate them.

When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the
route name is displayed.

The system includes support for Navionics Autorouting and C-MAP
Easy Routing. This feature automatically suggests routepoints
between the first and last routepoint of a route, or between
selected routepoints in a complex route. You can use the feature
when you create a new route, or you can use it to edit already saved
routes.

Creating a new route on the chart panel

1. Activate the cursor on the chart panel

2. Select the new route option from the menu

3. Position the first waypoint on the chart panel

4. Continue positioning new routepoints on the chart panel until

the route is completed

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Edit a route from the chart panel

1. Select the route to make it active

2. Select the route edit option in the menu

3. Position the new routepoint on the chart panel:

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If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added
between existing routepoints

- If you set the new routepoint outside the route, the new
routepoint is added after the last point in the route

4. Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

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Note: The menu changes depending on the selected edit

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option. All edits are confirmed or cancelled from the menu.

Delete a route

You can delete a route by selecting the Delete menu option when
the route is activated. You can also delete routes from the Routes
tool on the Home page.

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Autorouting and Easy Routing

The Autorouting and Easy Routing suggest new routepoint
positions based on information in the map and on your boat's size.
Before you can start using this feature the boat draught, width and
height must be entered into the system. The boat settings dialog is
automatically displayed if the information is missing when you start
the feature.

Note: It is not possible to start the Autorouting or Easy Routing

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if one of the selected routepoints is located in an unsafe area. A
warning dialog is displayed, and you have to move the relevant
routepoint(s) to a safe area to proceed.

Note: If no compatible cartography is available, the Autorouting

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or Easy Routing menu option is not available. Compatible
cartography includes C-MAP MAX-N+, Navionics+ and
Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts, visit
www.gofreemarine.com, www.c-map.com or
www.navionics.com.

1. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an

existing route for editing.

2. Select Autorouting, followed by:

- Entire Route if you want the system to add new routepoints
between the first and the last routepoint of the open route.

- Selection if you want to manually select the routepoints that
define the limits for the autorouting, then select the relevant
routepoints. Selected routepoints are colored red. Only two
routepoints can be selected, and the system discards any
routepoints between your selected start and end points.

3. Select Accept to start the automatic routing.

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When the automatic routing is completed the route appears
in preview mode, and the legs are color coded to indicate safe
or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe),
while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green
(safe).

4. Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview

mode.

5. Select Keep to accept the routepoints positions.

6. Eventually repeat step 2 (Selection) and step 3 if you want the

system to automatically position routepoints for other parts of
the route.

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7. Select Save to complete the automatic routing and save the

route.

Autorouting and Easy Routing examples

• 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.

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Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing

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Creating routes using existing waypoints

You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from
the Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by using the Routes tool
on the Home page.

Routes - bulk insert waypoints

Use the bulk insert option to enter a list of waypoints separated by
commas (for example 21,22,23,24) to create a new route or add
multiple waypoints to an existing route.

1. Make a note of the waypoints you want to bulk enter. You do

not have to enter the full waypoint ID, just enough of it to
distinguish it.

2. Select Routes on the Tool panel

3. Select the New button and then select the Create using route

list option. Alternatively, scroll down the list of existing routes
and select New Route.

4. Select the first row in the New route dialog, so that it is

highlighted

5. Select the Bulk Insert button

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6. Enter a list of waypoints separated by commas (for example

21,22,23,24)

7. Select Enter. If the system finds more than one waypoint that

has similar IDs, it will choose one and advise you which one it
has chosen. If the system does not find a waypoint with a similar
ID to what you entered, then a dialog opens and informs you of
the items it did not find.

8. (Optional) Give the route a name by selecting the system given

name and use the virtual keyboard to enter the name.

9. Select save.

Converting Tracks to Routes

You can convert a track to a route from the Edit Track dialog. The
dialog is activated by activating the track, then selecting the track's
pop-up, or by selecting the info option from the menu.

The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks
tool on the Home page.

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The Edit Route dialog

You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog.
This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up or from
the menu.

The dialog can also be accessed by using the Routes tool on the
Home page.

When adding routepoints, you can insert bulk waypoints, refer to
"Routes - bulk insert waypoints" on page 55.

Tracks

Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the
vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Tracks can
be converted to routes from the Edit dialog.

From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw
the vessel's movement on the chart panel. The system continues to
record the Tracks until the length reaches the maximum points, and
then automatically begins overwriting the oldest points.

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.

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Tracks settings

Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments
whose length depends on the frequency of the recording.

You can select to position track points based on time settings,
distance, or by letting the system position a waypoint automatically
when a course change is registered.

Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart

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settings to be visible.

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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.

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Navigating

The navigation function included in the system allows you to
navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined
route.

If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot
can be set to automatically navigate the vessel.

For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes,
refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks" on page 50.

Navigate to cursor position

You can start navigating to a cursor position on any chart, or
Echosounder panel.

Position the cursor at the selected destination on the panel, and
then select the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

Note: The Goto Cursor menu option is not available if you are

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already navigating.

Navigate a route

You can start navigating a route from the chart panel or from the
Route dialog.

When route navigation is started, the menu expands and shows
options for canceling the navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and
for restarting the route from current vessel position.

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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.

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Start navigating a route from the Route dialog

You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by:

• Selecting the Route tool from the Home page

• Selecting the route details from the menu

Cancel navigation

When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for
cancelling the navigation.

Navigating with the autopilot

When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality,
you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode.

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 79.

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Navigation settings

Navigation method

Different methods are available for calculating the distance and
bearing between any two points on a chart.

The Great circle route is the shortest path between two points.
However, if you are to travel along such a route, it would be difficult
to steer manually as the heading would constantly be changing
(except in the case of due north, south, or along the equator).

Rhumb lines are tracks of constant bearing. It is possible to travel
between two locations using Rhumb line computation, but the
distance would usually be greater than if Great circle is used.

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Arrival radius

Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint.
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.

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Arrival alarm

When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm is activated when the
vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival
radius.

Magnetic variation

Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and
magnetic bearings, caused by different locations of the Geographic
and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such as iron
deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings.

When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic
north to true north. Select manual mode if you need to enter your
own local magnetic variation.

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.

Coordinate system

Several coordinate systems can be used to control the format for
latitude and longitude coordinates displayed on the chart panel.

Phantom Loran

Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system.

Loran settings

Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry,
cursor position and position panel.

The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran
position information.

For more information refer to your Loran system documentation.

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SailSteer panel

The SailSteer panel provides a composite view of key sailing data. All
data is displayed relative to the yacht’s bow, providing a clear and
easy to understand image of important sailing data.

The SailSteer panel can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a
multi-panel page.

The number of data fields included in the panel is dependent on
available panel size.

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1 User configurable data fields
2 Vessel heading
3 COG (Course Over Ground)
4 Apparent wind*
5 Port and starboard laylines.
6 Magnetic or True reference
7 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.*

8 Bearing to current waypoint

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9 Active (next) waypoint ID, routepoint ID, or cursor
10 Rudder angle
11 Magnetic variation
12 Tide rate and relative direction*

* Optional images. You can turn the optional images on/off from
the menu.

Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel

Data sources connected to the system can be viewed on the
SailSteer panel.

1. Select the SailSteer panel to make it active.

2. Select the MENU button and select the edit option.

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Edit mode is indicated in top of the panel.

3. Select the instrument field you want to change.

- The selected field has a highlighted frame.

4. Select the MENU button again to select info.

5. Repeat the steps to change other instrument fields.

6. Save your settings by selecting the save option in the menu.

Sail Time calculations

The system calculates the time and distance to a waypoint taking
into consideration that the vessel is sailing on a layline course to the
waypoint. 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

SailSteer overlay

You can overlay the SailSteer image on the Chart. You toggle the
SailSteer image overlay on and off in the Chart setting dialog.

Note: If both the SailSteer image and autopilot compass

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overlays are enabled then only the SailSteer overlay is shown.

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Note: SailSteer overlay is not shown when the cursor is activate

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or when panning the chart. Select the clear cursor option to
display the SailSteer overlay again.

Note: If the Look ahead menu option is selected, then the

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Heading up orientation must also be selected in order to
display the SailSteer overlay. If the Look ahead menu option is
not selected, then the SailSteer overlay is displayed with all the
orientation settings: North up, Heading up, and Course up.

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Race panel

Use the Race panel to:

• Display and control the race timer

• Create and manage the race start line

• Display race start line data

• Display the race start line in a chart diagram on the Race panel

Select the Race button on the Home page to display the Race panel.

Display options

Use the Race panel menu to specify if you want to display the Race
Timer, What if? data, Start Line Data, or Start Line display (display the
boat and start line in graphical format).

Start Line on Chart panel

You can display a race start line overlaid on the Chart panel. The
start line data can be displayed in the Instrument page. If you have
an H5000 CPU on your network, start line data is calculated by the
H5000 CPU. Otherwise the data is calculated in the MFD.

Viewing the start line on the chart panel allows the navigator to
assess around the starting area for hazards. Use the laylines to see
where the likely tracks into and out of the starting area will be
relative to the chart data.

The solid black line indicates the start line (between the two starting
marks) on the chart panel. You can switch off the start line overlaid
on the Chart if desired.

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Start Line Data panel

Select the Start Line Data menu option to show the Start Line
Data panel. The Start Line Data panel shows start line data and a
graphical representation of the start line. It displays boat distance
from the start line, tide direction, recommended start end bias and
what advantage in degrees and distance the biased end will give.

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Start line end set (position recorded)

Start line end stale (historic start line position)
Start line end becomes stale at 23:59 hrs on the day
it was recorded but remains valid.

Invalid start line - One or more ends invalid (position
not recorded)

Start line - Blue - Square line - No bias advantage

Start line - Red & Arrow left - Port end bias

Start line - Green & Arrow right - Starboard end bias

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Tide direction indicator

Data displayed on start line panel

The following data is displayed on the start line panel:

• DIST P - Distance to port end of start line

• DIST BEHIND LINE - Distance to start line (perpendicular)

• DIST S - Distance to starboard end of start line

• BIAS - Start line bias angle

• RACE TIMER - Time on the race timer

• BIAS ADV - Bias advantage (boat lengths)

Setting up a start line

The start line is a visual aid that shows the distance from the boat to
the start line, tide direction, recommended start end bias, and what
advantage in degrees and distance the biased end will give. The
start line is a line between the port and starboard end points.

Note: If you have an H5000 CPU on your network, the start line

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information between the MFD and the H5000 is shared. The
start line data numbers are calculated on the H5000 CPU and
sent across the network. There is only one start line. If you set
the start line on the MFD, it will show on the H5000 Graphic
Display and vice-versa.

Note: Before setting the start line position it is important that

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the GPS Bow offset is updated to negate the difference
between the GPS position and the bow of the vessel. This
setting is made in the Advanced settings dialog under
Instruments. Your Boat settings must also be entered in the
Boat settings dialog which is available from the Chart settings
dialog.

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Menu options let you use different methods for setting the port and
starboard start line ends. You can ping them, set them at cursor
position, specify coordinates, and set one based on the setting of
the other. You can also edit waypoints to create start line end
points. After the ends are set you can nudge each end to move them,
if needed.

The menu options to set the port and starboard start line end points
are available in both the Chart panel and the Race panel.

Setting start line end points by pinging

Setting the start line end points by pinging requires maneuvering
the boat to each end of the start line and then pinging.

Note: Before setting the start line position using the ping

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method, it is important that the Bow off set is updated to
negate the difference between the GPS position and the bow
of the vessel.

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1. Approach the port end of the start line.

2. When the boat reaches the port end of the start line, open the

menu and select Start Line, Port end, and then Ping port. The
port end mark on the start line panel becomes solid red,
indicating it is set.

3. Approach the starboard end of the start line.

4. When the boat reaches the starboard end of the start line, open

the menu and select Start Line, Starboard end, and then

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Ping Starboard. The starboard end mark on the start line panel

becomes solid green indicating it is set.

The start line end points are set and can be viewed on the Chart
panel and Start line panel.

Setting end points at cursor position

1. Open the Chart panel and move the cursor to the position in

the chart where you want the port end point to be.

2. Open the menu and select Start line, Port end, and then Set

at cursor.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the starboard end point.

The start line end points are set and can be viewed on the Chart
panel and Start line panel.

Setting end points at coordinates

Select the Set coordinate Port and then the Set coordinate
Starboard menu options to enter the coordinates of the port and

starboard end points.

Setting end points from each other

Use the Set from stbd Port and Set from port Starboard menu
options to set the Range and Bearing of the end points from each
other.

Removing end points and the start line

Use the Clear Port or Clear Starboard menu options to remove
the start points. When both are removed, the start line is removed.

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Start Line display

Select the Start Line menu option to show the Start Line display in
the Race panel. The Start Line display shows the configured start
line in scale with your boat, allowing you to clearly see distance to
line and position relative to the laylines. All start settings are also
shown on this display.

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1 Start line
2 Square wind line - drawn from biased start line end

perpendicular to True Wind Direction

3 Distance (perpendicular) behind line
4 Boat (drawn to scale)
5 Distance to starboard end of start line
6 Grid
7 Starboard tack layline to the starboard start line end point
8 Advantage gained by starting at favored end

9 Port tack layline to the starboard start line end point
10 Race Timer
11 Starboard tack laylines to the port start line end point
12 Start Line bias angle

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13 Port tack laylines to the port start line end point
14 Tide arrow (relative to start line)
15 Extension line
16 Distance to port end of start line

In addition, when a target boat speed is available (from the Hercules
Polar table, laylines targets table, or manual setting in the Laylines
setup, refer to "Laylines" on page 46) a Zero Burn line may be shown,
parallel with the start line, which indicates the distance you should
be from the starting line as time counts down.

Settings

Boat lengths

Select the Use boat lengths setting to show the distance behind
the line and Bias advantage in boat length data measurements on
the Start line panel. Showing the measurements in boat lengths can
give a clearer indication of the distance from your boat to the start
line.

Show layline grids

Select Grid to show layline grids in the start line diagram. The grid is
a background that is aligned with the laylines. They can give a
clearer indication of possible runs to the start line.

What if?

Select the What if? in the menu to display navigation data in the
Race panel and to change variables to see what could happen. This
is a tool for assessing potential changes in wind or tide in current
and future legs of the course.

Deselect Live and enter parameters for the wind, tide, or both to
see how data might change for the leg. For example, if you can see
the sea breeze building in with boats sailing different angles on the
horizon, you can enter this data to estimate the effect.

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Race timer

The race timer can be used to countdown to zero from a specified
time, ideal for counting down to a race start. It can also be used to
count up from zero to record the elapsed time. You can start and
stop the timer, reset it, sync it, and specify a start value.

You can display the Race timer from the Race panel menu, or by
selecting Trip Calculator from the Tools panel.

The Timer set value is in hh:mm, the timer counter shows in mm:ss,
with the hours showing to the right of the minutes and seconds.

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Race Timer in the Trip Log

Race timer controls

You can access Race timer controls from the Race panel menu. You
can also access them at the bottom of the Race timer panel
displayed from the Home page and the Race timer panel displayed
from the Trip Calculator (Tool panel). Different controls are enabled
depending on if the timer is started or stopped.

Set start value

Set a time value which the timer shall use to count down to the
start time of the race. The timer starts counting down when you
select Start.

Start/Stop timer

The timer can be started at any time by selecting Start. If a time
value is preset, the timer counts down. If the start value is set to zero
(00:00) when the timer is started, the timer begins counting up,
recording the elapsed time.

To stop the timer from counting select Stop.

Reset

Resets the timer to the start value. If the timer is running when

Reset is selected, it continues to run from the start value.

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Sync

When the timer is counting down selecting Sync synchronizes the
time up or down to the nearest full minute.

Auto start trip

When Auto start trip is selected, the Trip Log records your time and
mileage from the moment the countdown timer begins counting
up from zero.

Rolling timer

When Rolling timer is selected, the timer restarts the countdown
timer every time it reaches zero. It continues to do this until the
timer is stopped.

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Time and Wind plots

The system can present data history in different plots. The plots can
be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels.

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The Time plot panel

The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch
between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows.
You can also select the layout from the menu.

You can select which data to present on a time plot panel, and you
can define the time range for each plot.

Layout 1 Layout 2

Missing data

If the data is unavailable, the relevant plot turns into a dashed line
and flattens out at the point the data was lost. When the data
becomes available again, a dashed line joins up the two points
showing an average trend line bridging the missing data.

Selecting data

Each data field can be changed to show the preferred data type and
the time range.

1. Select the edit option from the menu

2. Activate the field you want to edit

3. Change the information type and eventually the range

4. Save your changes

The data available for the Time plots are by default the sources used
by the system. 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.

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Wind Plot panel

A Wind Plot is a special type of Time Plot specifically designed to
help you understand recent changes in wind speed and direction.
The Wind Plot panel includes wind direction and wind speed. The
graphics are configured vertically with the newest data being
displayed at the top of the screen.

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Autopilot

If a compatible autopilot computer is connected to the system,
autopilot functionality is available in the system.

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The system does not allow for more than one autopilot computer
on the network.

The display unit automatically detects the autopilot computer
available on the network and presents settings, configuration and
user options for the connected computer.

For details about installing and configuring an autopilot computer,
refer to the separate manuals that come with the autopilot
computer.

Safe operation with the autopilot

Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid,

but DOES NOT replace a human navigator.

Warning: A physical standby key should be available

for the autopilot.

Activating the autopilot

You activate the autopilot from any panel by selecting the autopilot
tile in the 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 or using a physical
standby key.

Note: If the unit is connected to an EVC system via the SG05,

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you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the
autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system" on page

92.

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Autopilot indication on the pages

1 Autopilot indication in Status bar

2 Autopilot pop-up

3 Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar

The Status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot
computer is connected to the network.

Icons are included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another
autopilot control unit.

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Autopilot pop up

You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up.
The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for

all pages except when an Autopilot panel is active.
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.

The following pop-ups are available:

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• Autopilot controller, showing active mode, heading, rudder

and various steering information depending on active autopilot

mode. Manual adjustments to the set heading can only be made

when the port and starboard arrow indicators are illuminated red

and green.

• Mode selection, includes access to turn pattern selection.

• Turn pattern selection

Autopilot controller Mode selection Turn pattern selection

Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

You can select to show the autopilot tile in the Instrument bar.
If the autopilot pop-up is turned off you can turn it on by selecting

the tile in the Instrument bar.

The Autopilot panel

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.

Data fields

The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel:

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CTS Course to steer
DTD Distance to destination
WPT DIST Distance to next waypoint
SOG Speed over ground
COG Course over ground
XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right)

Autopilot modes

The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes
and features within the mode depend on the autopilot computer,
the boat type and available inputs, as explained in the description of
the following steering modes.

Standby mode

Standby (STBY) mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm.
Switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by selecting
the STBY mode button in the autopilot pop-up or using a physical
standby key.

Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)

In NFU mode you use the port and starboard arrow buttons in the
autopilot pop-up to control the rudder. The rudder will move as
long as the button is pressed.

• Activate NFU mode by selecting the port or starboard arrow

button in the pop-up when the autopilot is in STBY or FU mode.

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You return to STBY mode by selecting the STBY mode button in the
autopilot pop-up or using a physical standby key.

Follow-up steering (FU)

Note: FU mode is only available if you have a remote controller

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included in the system. The MFD unit 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.
The rudder moves to the commanded angle and then stop.

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• You select FU mode from the autopilot pop-up

Note: If the autopilot pop-up is closed or if an alarm dialog is

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activated on the unit controlling the autopilot in FU mode, the
autopilot automatically changes to STBY mode.

Warning: While in FU mode you cannot take manual

control of the wheel.

AUTO mode (auto compass)

In AUTO mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to
steer the vessel automatically on a set heading.

• You select AUTO mode from the autopilot pop-up. When the

mode is activated, the autopilot selects the current boat heading
as the set heading.

Changing set heading in AUTO mode

You adjust the set heading by using the Port and Starboard arrow
buttons in the autopilot pop-up, or by selecting the Heading tile in
the autopilot pop-up and then entering the desired heading value.

An immediate heading change takes place. The new heading is
maintained until a new heading is set.

Heading capture

When the vessel is turning in AUTO mode, an instant reset of the
mode activates the heading capture function. This automatically
cancels the turn, and the vessel continues on the heading read from
the compass the very moment you re-activated the mode.

Tacking in AUTO mode

Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set

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up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried
out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works
on your boat. 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.

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Tacking in AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode. In
AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. For
more details, refer to "Tacking in WIND mode" on page 87.

You initiate the tack function from AUTO mode.
When tacking direction is selected the autopilot changes the

current set course according to the set fixed tacking angle.
You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is

open by selecting the opposite tacking direction. When interrupted
the boat returns to the previous set heading.

NoDrift mode

NoDrift mode combines the autopilot and the positioning
information from the GPS.

In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line in
a direction set by the user. If the vessel's heading is drifting away
from the original heading due to current and/or wind, the vessel
follows the line with a crab angle.

1. Turn the vessel to the desired heading

2. Activate the NoDrift mode. The autopilot draws an invisible

bearing line based on current heading from the boat’s position

Unlike in AUTO (compass) mode, the autopilot now uses the
position information to calculate the cross track error, and
automatically keeps your track straight.

You use the port/starboard arrow panel buttons in the autopilot
pop-up to reset the bearing line while in NoDrift mode.

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Dodging

If you need to avoid an obstacle when using NoDrift mode, you can
set the autopilot to STBY and power steer or use the helm until the
obstacle is passed.

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.

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NAV mode

Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open

waters.

You can use the autopilot to automatically steer the boat to a
specific waypoint location, or along a pre-defined route. The
position information from the GPS is used to change the course to
steer to keep the boat on the track line and to the destination
waypoint.

Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the Vulcan

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must have valid position input. Autosteering must be tested
and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.

Start automatic navigating

When you start navigating a route or to a waypoint from the chart
panel, you are prompted to set the autopilot to NAV mode. If you
reject this request, you can start NAV mode from the autopilot
mode menu.

When NAV mode is initiated, the autopilot automatically keeps the
vessel on the leg.

When the vessel reaches the arrival circle for a routepoint, the
autopilot gives an audible warning and displays a dialog with the
new course information. If the required course change to the next
waypoint is less than the Navigation change limit, the autopilot
automatically changes the course. If the required course change to
next waypoint in a route is more than the set limit, you are
prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable.

Note: For information about navigation settings, refer to

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"Navigation settings" on page 62.

Waypoint arrival circle

The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when
you are navigating a route.

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The arrival circle (1) should be adjusted according to boat speed.
The higher the speed, the wider the circle. The intention is to make
the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a
smooth turn onto the next leg.

The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint
circle when creating the route.

X axis = Boat speed in knots

Y axis = Arrival circle, radius in 1/100 Nm

Example: With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint
circle with radius 0.09 Nm.

Note: The distance between any waypoints in a route must not

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be smaller than the radius of the waypoint arrival circle.

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WIND mode

Note: The WIND mode is only available if the system has been

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set up for sailboat in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

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Before the WIND mode is started it must be verified that valid input
from wind transducer is available.

Initiate wind steering as follows;

1. Switch the Autopilot to AUTO mode

2. Adjust the boat heading until wind angle is according to the

angle you want to maintain

3. Select the mode indication in the autopilot controller to activate

the autopilot menu, and select WIND mode

The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from
the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the
WIND mode is selected. From that point the autopilot changes the
course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may
change.

Tacking in WIND mode

Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set

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up for boat type SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried
out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works
on your boat. 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.

Tacking in WIND mode as compared to AUTO mode is performed
when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference. The true
wind angle should be less than 90 degrees.

The rate of turn during the tack will be given by the Tack time
defined in the sailing parameter setup. The tack time is also
controlled by the speed of the boat to prevent loss of speed during
a tack.

You can initiate the tack function from WIND mode.
When you initiate the tacking, the autopilot immediately mirrors the

set wind angle to the opposite side of the bow.
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°.

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The time to make a gybe is determined by the speed of the boat to
make it as quick as possible within control.

Tack and gybe prevent

You should use the autopilot with care when beating and running.
If the sails are unbalanced when beating, yaw forces from the sails

can drive the boat into the wind. If the boat is driven beyond the set
minimum wind angle, the thrust from the sails suddenly disappears
and reduces the boat speed. The boat becomes more difficult to
steer as the rudder becomes less effective.

The tack prevent function in WIND mode has been implemented to
avoid such situations. It reacts immediately when the apparent wind
angle becomes 5° less than the set minimum wind angle, and more
rudder is commanded.

When running, it is difficult to steer the boat with waves coming
sideways or from behind. The waves can yaw the boat into an
unwanted gybe; this can be hazardous for both the crew and the
mast.

The gybe prevent function is activated when the actual apparent
wind angle becomes greater than 175° or gets opposite to the set
wind angle. More rudder is commanded to prevent an unwanted
gybe.

The tack and gybe prevent functions are not a guarantee against
getting into a hazardous situation. If the effect of the rudder and/or
drive unit is not adequate, a dangerous situation may occur. Pay
particular attention in such situations.

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WIND Nav mode

Note: The WIND Nav mode is only available if the system has

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been set up for boat type Sail. This mode is not available for
NAC-2 or NAC-3 autopilot computers.

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.

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Turn pattern steering

The autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features
when the autopilot is in AUTO mode.

Note: The turn steering option is not available if the boat type is

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set to SAIL in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog, instead the
tack/gybe feature is implemented.

Initiating a turn

You start the turn by selecting the relevant turn icon, followed by
selecting the port or starboard options in the turn dialog to select
the turn direction.

Stopping the turn

You can stop the turn from within the turn dialog.
At any time during a turn you can select Autopilot standby in the

System Controls dialog to return to STBY mode and manual
steering.

Turn variables

The turn steering options, except the C-turn, have settings that you
can adjust before you start a turn and at any time when the boat is
in a turn.

U-turn

U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite
direction.

The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be
changed during the turn.

Note: Refer to the separate Vulcan Installation manual for

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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. Increasing the turn rate makes the
vessel turn a smaller circle.

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Spiral turn

Spiral-turn makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or
increasing radius. You set the initial radius before the turn is
initiated, and the change per turn during the turn. If the change per
turn is set to zero, the vessel turns in a circle. Negative values
indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing
radius.

Zigzag turns

Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern.
For navigating in a zigzag pattern, you set the initial heading

change before the turn is started.
During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading

change, and the leg distance.

Square turn

Makes the vessel automatically turn 90° after having travelled a
defined leg distance.

At any time during the turn you can change the main heading and
the distance of the leg until the vessel makes a new 90° turn.

Lazy S-turn

Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading.
You set the selected heading change before the turn is started.
During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading

change and the turn radius from within the turn dialog.

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Depth contour tracking, DCT

If the system has Echosounder input, the autopilot can be set to
follow a depth contour.

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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.

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Use the following process to initiate DCT steering:

1. Ensure that you have depth reading on the panel or on a

separate depth instrument.

2. Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the

direction of the depth contour.

3. Activate AUTO mode, select depth contour steering and

monitor the depth reading.

4. Select the port or starboard option in the turn dialog to initiate

the depth contour steering to follow the bottom sloping to
starboard or to port:

Port option

(depth decreases to port)

The following parameters are available for depth contour tracking:

Depth gain

This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder
and the deviation from the selected depth contour. The higher
depth gain value the more rudder is applied.

If the value is too small, it takes a long time to compensate for
drifting off the set depth contour, and the autopilot fails to keep the
boat on the selected depth.

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Starboard option

(depth decreases to starboard)

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If the value is set too high, the overshoot increases and the steering
is unstable.

Contour Cross Angle (CCA)

The CCA is an angle that is added to or subtracted from the set
course.

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.

Using the Vulcan in an AP24/AP28 system

Command transfer

If your Vulcan is connected to an autopilot system including an
AP24 or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the
same time. An inactive control unit is indicated with a square with a
cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

Locking remote stations

The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that disables
autopilot control from other units. A locked control unit is indicated
with a key symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

When the remote lock function is enabled on an AP24/AP28 control
unit, only the active control unit stays in command. No transfer of
command to Vulcan or other autopilot control units on the system
can take place.

You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in
command.

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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.

The mode indicator on the pilot pop-up is replaced by a dash to
indicate EVC override.

The system returns to Vulcan control in standby mode if no rudder
command is given from the EVC system within a predefined period.

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Autopilot settings

Note: Options shown on the Autopilot setting dialogs vary

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depending on which autopilot computer is connected.

Note: For set up and commissioning of NAC-2/NAC-3 autopilot

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computers, see the documentation included with the autopilot
computer.

Chart compass

You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the
chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on
the panel.

Locking autopilot operation from a unit

You can lock a unit to prevent unauthorized operation of the
autopilot. When the unit is locked, it is indicated with a lock symbol
and with text in the pop up. No automatic modes can be selected
from a locked display.

Note: The lock function is not available on a unit which has

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autopilot control!

If the Vulcan is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot
control units can be locked for autopilot control from the AP24/
AP28 control unit.

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Sea state filter

The Sea state filter is used to reduce rudder activity and autopilot
sensitivity in rough weather. Setting options are:

• OFF

Seastate filter is disabled. This is the default setting.

• AUTO

Reduces rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough
weather by an adaptive process. The AUTO setting is
recommended if you want to use the seastate filter.

• MANUAL

Linked to the steering response control settings described
previously. It may be used to manually find the optimum
combination of course keeping and low rudder activity in rough
but steady sea conditions.

Sailing parameters

Note: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat

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type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

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.

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Tack angle

This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in
AUTO mode. By pressing the port and starboard indicators in the
autopilot pop-up the course changes as much as this value.

Wind function

With wind function 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, it is also surfing on the waves. This may
lead to significant changes in boat speed, and thereby also changes
in apparent wind angle. True wind steering is therefore used when
running, while steering to apparent wind is used when beating or
reaching.

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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.

When sailing in closed waters, the apparent wind angle may change
temporarily due to wind gusts. It may then be preferred to sail to
the true wind.

VMG optimizing

You can optimize the VMG to wind. When selected, the function is
active for 5–10 minutes after a new wind angle has been set and
only when beating.

Layline steering

Layline steering is useful when navigating. Cross Track Error (XTE)
from the navigator keeps the boat on the track line. If the XTE from
the navigator exceeds 0.15 NM, the autopilot calculates the layline
and track towards the waypoint.

Response

By default the system switches between HI/LO parameter set based
on speed (motor boats) or speed and wind (sail boats). You can
however manually select which parameter set that shall be used.

HI or LO must be selected if no speed input is available.
You can manually fine tune each of the two (HI/LO) parameter sets.

Level 4 is default with parameter values as set by the autotune
function. If no autotune is made (not recommended) the level 4
values are the factory default values.

A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a
more “loose” steering.

A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides a
more “tight” steering. A too high response level causes the boat to
start lazy-s movements.

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.

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Installation

Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate
Vulcan Installation manual.

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Radar

Radar is not available on the 5" and 7" units.
The radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined

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with other panels.
The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay on a chart

panel. For more information, see "Chart overlay" on page 35.

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The radar panel

Note: Radar overlay requires data from a heading sensor or

compass to ensure proper orientation with the chart.

1 Range
2 Orientation
3 Motion
4 Compass*
5 Heading line*
6 Rotary controls
7 Range rings*

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8 Range markers*
9 Data bar

* Optional radar symbology.
Radar symbology can be turned ON/OFF collectively from the Radar

menu, or individually as described in "Radar settings panel" on page 110.

Dual radar

You can connect to any combination of two supported radars and
see both radar images at the same time.

Note: Interference will be seen on the Broadband Radar on

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most ranges when a pulse and a Broadband radar are
transmitting at the same time on the same boat. We
recommend to only transmit on one radar at a time. For
example, transmit Broadband radar for typical navigational
usage, or pulse radar to locate weather cells, defined coastlines
at a distance and to trigger Racons.

You can select a dual radar panel by pressing and holding the Radar
application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite
page with two radar panels.

Selecting the radar source

You specify the radar in the Radar panel by selecting one of the
available radars in the radar source menu option. If you have a
multiple Radar panel, the radar is set individually for each radar
panel. Activate one of the radar panels, and then select one of the
available radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the
process for the second radar panel, and select an alternative radar
for this panel.

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Note: The 3-digit radar source number is the last 3 digits of the

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radar's serial number.

Radar overlay

You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to
easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with
charted objects.

When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions
are available from the Chart panel’s menu.

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Selecting radar overlay source on chart panels

To select the radar source of the radar overlay displayed on the
chart panel, use the Radar options and then Source chart panel
menu options to select the radar source.

For chart pages with more than one chart with radar overlay, it is
possible to set up different radars sources for each chart panel.
Activate one of the chart panels and then select one of the available
radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the
second chart panel with radar overlay, and select an alternative
radar for this panel.

Radar operational modes

The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Vulcan unit.
The following modes are available:

Off

The power to the radar scanner is turned off.

Standby

The power to the radar scanner is on, but the radar is not
transmitting.

Transmit

The scanner is on and transmitting. Detected targets are drawn on
the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator).

Radar Range

You adjust radar range by selecting the zoom icons on the radar
panel.

Dual range

(Broadband 4G Radar only)
When connected to a Broadband 4G radar, it is possible to run the

radar in Dual Range mode.
The radar appears in the radar sources menu as two virtual radar

sources A and B. Range and radar controls for each virtual radar
source are fully independent and the source can be selected for a

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particular chart or radar panel in the same manner as dual radar
described in "Selecting the radar source" on page 98.

Note: Some controls that are related to physical properties of

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the radar itself are not independent of source. These are Fast
Scan, Antenna Height and Bearing alignment.

MARPA is fully independent and up to 10 targets may be tracked for
each virtual radar source.

Up to two independent Guard Zones may also be defined for each
virtual radar source.

Using the cursor on a radar panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on a radar panel.
When you position the cursor on the radar panel, the cursor

position window is activated and the cursor menu options are
displayed.

To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select

Clear cursor or press the X key.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning
the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the
menu.

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The cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision
placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Activate the cursor on the panel, then press and hold your finger on
the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle,
appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection
circle to the desired position.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to
normal cursor operation.

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the
cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in
the menu.

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