VULCAN 5 FS Multifunction Display

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Vulcan 5

All in one

vulcan 5

Fully featured chartplotter
(supports Navionics & C-MAP)

vulcan 5

NMEA2000
Instrument dispay

vulcan 5

ForwardScan® / CHIRP Fishfinder
support

The B&G VULCAN 5FS is characterized not only by its sleek design, but also by its multitude of possible applications. Use the VULCAN 5FS as a chartplotter with all the award-winning B&G sailing features or use the NMEA2000 interface and operate it as a pure instrument display. With ForwardScan® compatibility (optional echo sounder available) you are always up to date on what to expect or alternatively connect a CHIRP Fishfinder transducer.


Chartplotter FEATURES



vulcan 5

Fully featured chartplotter
The integrated 10 Hz GPS receiver and the multi-touch display with the latest pinch-to-zoom technology make the 5 "display a fully featured chartplotter. Take advantage of the Navionics and C-MAP nautical charts support and choose from a variety of routes.

Experience the acclaimed B&G Sailing / Cruise features such as SailSteer ™, SailTime ™, Laylines, Windplot and the optimised display of sailing instruments.


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Integrated GoFree ™ WiFi
With integrated Wi-Fi, the B&G VULCAN 5 FS provides instant access to GoFree cloud services, including wireless map downloads, software updates, and more.
Whether your boat is in the driveway and you're connected to your home Wi-Fi network, in-port Wi-Fi, or out on the water with your smartphone, you can access the GoFree cloud services anywhere you go and have an internet connection.

On the water, the GoFree ™ WiFi connects the B&G VULCAN 5FS to your mobile devices, mirroring your smartphone's screen or using the GoFree ™ Controller app to operate the VULCAN 5FS from your tablet (for safety's sake, one-touch operation of the autopilot via mobile devices is not possible).


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  • Control your B&G VULCAN 5FS directly from your iPad or Android tablet
  • Get automatic updates for your VULCAN 5FS
  • Download the latest Insight Genesis ™ maps
  • Enhance your sailing experience through a variety of apps

Instrument FEATURES


Vulcan 5

Full NMEA2000 connectivity
Use the B&G VULCAN 5FS as an instrument display and always keep an eye on important data. With a clear and configurable instrument page, you can arrange the data that is important to you according to relevance and have access to the current values ​​in every situation. Use the optionally available B&G ZC2 remote control to operate your B&G VULCAN 5FS intuitively via the control dial and keypad. Depending on the transducers present in the NMEA2000 network, you can display the following data, among others:

  • Wind data (wind direction, speed)
  • Depth & temperature data
  • Speed ​​through the water (speed) and speed over the ground (SOG)
  • Environmental parameters
  • Position and navigation data
  • Compass / heading data
  • AIS data
  • Dynamic motor parameters

Easy integration into existing systems
Already have a chartplotter on board? Whether using Raymarine, Simrad or Garmin devices, the NMEA2000 interface of the B&G VULCAN 5FS makes it easy to seamlessly integrate with existing systems.
The B&G VULCAN 5FS is the perfect complement to your existing system. For example, use the VULCAN 5FS as a control unit for your Simrad, Lowrance or B&G autopilot. Furthermore, the VULCAN 5FS can be used as a second instrument in your Raymarine system.
Take advantage of a multitude of possible applications, which are made possible by the integrated NMEA2000 interface, not to mention its space-saving installation dimensions.

System example - autopilot control unit

The B&G VULCAN 5FS is an ideal control unit for your Simrad, Lowrance or B&G autopilot. Use the fully featured operating options of an autopilot display in conjunction with the navigation functions of a fully featured chartplotter. The B&G VULCAN 5FS offers you a promising combination.

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System example - Secondary device in the Raymarine system

With the help of the standardized NMEA2000 interface, the B&G VULCAN 5FS can be quickly and easily integrated into an existing system. Regardles of whether a Raymarine SeaTalkNG or Garmin NMEA2000 system. Both systems are compatible with each other using an adapter cable.

For example, use the wind data from your Raymarine system for the optimized B&G sailing software of the VULCAN 5FS.

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ForwardScan® / Fishfinder support

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So you know what lies ahead!
In conjunction with the optional Navico ForwardScan® transducer, the B&G VULCAN 5FS provides a 2D sonar image of the sea bed in front of your boat. In shallow, unknown, or poorly mapped waters, the ForwardScan® feature helps you stay afloat. It is also very useful in finding safe anchorage.



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Finding fish made easy with Fishfinder and Downscan
As an alternative to the ForwardScan® transducer, you can connect a compatible 9-pin (black plug) fishfinder transducer to the B&G VULCAN 5FS. Depending on the type of installation, use the popular NAVICO HDI Transom (Fishfinder & Downscan) or NAVICO P319 (Fishfinder) transducer.

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Screenshot example "Downscan"

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Screenshot example "Fishfinder"


Connections

Vulcan 5
1. Sonar socket (black / 9 pin)
Ready to connect a ForwardScan® or CHIRP echo sounder.

2. Micro-SD card slot
To use Navionics or C-MAP charts.

3. Power supply / NMEA2000
To connect the included power / NMEA2000 Y-cable.

Documents

en-flag Manual
PDF, 3,44 MB
en-flag Manual
PDF, 16,89 MB
en-flag Short manual
PDF, 4,51 MB
de-flag Manual
PDF, 13,27 MB
de-flag Manual
PDF, 3,67 MB
de-flag Short manual
PDF, 4,01 MB
es-flag Manual
PDF, 13,22 MB
es-flag Manual
PDF, 3,69 MB
es-flag Short manual
PDF, 4,00 MB
fr-flag Manual
PDF, 13,19 MB
fr-flag Manual
PDF, 3,84 MB
fr-flag Short manual
PDF, 3,77 MB
it-flag Manual
PDF, 3,67 MB
it-flag Manual
PDF, 13,32 MB
it-flag Short manual
PDF, 4,10 MB

Accessories

Product image of NAVICO 9-Pin Transducer (black) to 7-Pin (blue) Plotter Adapter Cable
NAVICO 9-Pin Transducer (black) to 7-Pin (blue) Plotter Adapter Cable
only
€32 73
1
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 T-Piece / Micro-C
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 T-Piece / Micro-C
only
€17 61
> 100
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Network Cable / Micro-C
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Network Cable / Micro-C
from
€20 13
6 variants
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 90 Degree Elbow Piece
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 90 Degree Elbow Piece
only
€15 08
50
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 4-way Splitter / Micro-C
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 4-way Splitter / Micro-C
only
€56 26
66
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Terminal Resistor / male / micro-C
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Terminal Resistor / male / micro-C
only
€9 20
27
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Terminal Resistor / female / micro-C
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Terminal Resistor / female / micro-C
only
€10 04
15
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NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Power Cable incl. Fuse
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€31 05
14
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NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Plug, Female / Micro-C
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€25 17
38
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Plug, Male / Micro-C
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Plug, Male / Micro-C
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€25 17
85
Product image of NAVICO NMEA2000 608 Wind Transmitter
NAVICO NMEA2000 608 Wind Transmitter
€430.00
only
€386 51
12
Product image of NAVICO ForwardScan Transducer
NAVICO ForwardScan Transducer
€769.00
only
€692 40
Product image of NAVICO PRECISION-9 Compass
NAVICO PRECISION-9 Compass
€669.00
only
€601 64
1
Product image of NAVICO P319 Through-Hull Transducer - 9/5-pin plug
NAVICO P319 Through-Hull Transducer - 9/5-pin plug
only
€163 82
5
Product image of NAVICO In-Hull Transducer P79 / 50/200 kHz
NAVICO In-Hull Transducer P79 / 50/200 kHz
only
€144 50
5
Product image of NAVICO Fuel Flow Transmitter
NAVICO Fuel Flow Transmitter
only
€231 05
Product image of NAVICO NAIS-500 AIS-Transponder
NAVICO NAIS-500 AIS-Transponder
€829.00
only
€746 18
1
Product image of NAVICO Fishfinder Transom Transducer 83/200/455/800 kHz / 9-Pin black
NAVICO Fishfinder Transom Transducer 83/200/455/800 kHz / 9-Pin black
only
€140 29
3
Product image of NAVICO HDI Transom Transducer 83/200 and 455/800 kHz
NAVICO HDI Transom Transducer 83/200 and 455/800 kHz
only
€131 89
1
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NMEA2000 NMEA2000 2-way distributor / Micro-C
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€41 97
45
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NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Network Cable with 90° Connection
from
€20 97
2 variants
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 network cable with one-sided plug / 1 m / micro-c
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 network cable with one-sided plug / 1 m / micro-c
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€17 61
76
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Wall Duct / micro-c
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Wall Duct / micro-c
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€37 77
43
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Network Cable / price per meter
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Network Cable / price per meter
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€5 84
34
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Starter Kit / Micro-C
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Starter Kit / Micro-C
only
€109 20
> 100
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Dummy Cap / male / micro-c
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Dummy Cap / male / micro-c
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€5 84
80
Product image of NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Dummy Cap / female / micro-c
NMEA2000 NMEA2000 Dummy Cap / female / micro-c
only
€5 84
71
Product image of B&G ZC2 Remote Control
B&G ZC2 Remote Control
€440.00
only
€396 60
1
Product image of B&G ZC2 Remote Control / horizontal
B&G ZC2 Remote Control / horizontal
€490.00
only
€440 29
Product image of B&G ZG100 GPS Sensor
B&G ZG100 GPS Sensor
€279.00
only
€250 38
3

What other SVB customers have to say

100% real reviews

21 customer reviews

Mario P.
by Mario P. Flag of Estonia 6/20/2019 Verified purchase
I have not used the product yet, but everything seems very good
Matthew A.
by Matthew A. Flag of Malta 12/10/2018 Verified purchase
great product
small but easy to use
József S.
by József S. Flag of Hungary 7/24/2018 Verified purchase
Kiváló minőségű, egyszerűen használható.

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Technical question

Question:
User image of George W.
George W. asked
on Jun 14, 2018
Flag of English I have Navionics app on my Android mobile device and can download them, Can such charts be used on this chart plotter?
Answers:
User image of Felix W.
Felix W. answered
on Jun 14, 2018
Dear George, unfortunately that is not possible. You need to use Navionics+ or C-MAP MAX-N+ preprogrammed charts on the B&G Vulcan devices.
User image of George W.
George W. answered
on Jun 14, 2018
Thanks your reply. That means I have to buy the same charts yet again that I use. I have done that now about 4 times each time I upgrade/buy a new chart plotter. Seems very unfair.
User image of Jesper Hasseltoft L.
Jesper Hasseltoft L. answered
on May 14, 2019
If you have a convertible card on your old plotter on an SD card. Just put it in the new one
Question:
User image of Miguel C.
Miguel C. asked
on Dec 11, 2018
Flag of English Sirs, Can the Volcun 5 FS can be configured on a chart-table as slave of a existing B&G Zeus2 on a Lagoon 400S2?
Answer:
User image of Sven W.
Sven W. answered
on Dec 14, 2018
Dear Miguel, it´s possible to connect this both plotters. But only for simply data´s like speed, depth, gps, and so on. It´s not possible to transfer card-informations or depth-grafics. For the connection you have to use the NMEA2000 network. Your SVB-team.
Question:
User image of Jan-Erik T.
Jan-Erik T. asked
on Jul 16, 2019
Flag of English Hi guys! I last year bought a Vulcan 7fs for my Dehler 34 from 1991 and I am very pleased with it. I now have no other instruments in the boat beside the control panel for my EV-100 autopilot. All are connected to the nmea-2000 backbone with wind, log, depth tranducer also. I love the sailsteer panel but it bothers me that i have to switch between the plotter and the sailsteer, I would like both. I have thought about getting a b&g triton2 for wind and saildata but now I am interested in this manly to use the sailsteer. Opinions please. Triton2 or Vulcan 5fs for sail data? BR Janne Timgren in northern Sweden.
Answer:
SVB expert image
Denis S. answered
on Aug 6, 2019
Hi Jan-Erik, I would recommend to go for a Triton2 display. You will have a clearer view on all instrument-data. And in view of future adds of board-instruments, or exchanges/upgrades, you have done the right start.

General question

Question:
User image of Georgios M.
Georgios M. asked
on May 14, 2019
Flag of English Please advice me cost and availability for a navionics + card containing the greek waters. Maybe keep my order in order to add this product also.
Answer:
User image of Felix W.
Felix W. answered
on May 17, 2019
Dear Georgios, we recommend the Navionics+ 43XG Mediterradnean & Black Sea chart (Art.: 77239). Please mind that the B&G Vulcan5 uses Micro-SD cards, you can choose "Micro-SD" before you add the chart to your cart.