B G Triton Edge Sailing Processor User Guide

B G Triton Edge Sailing Processor

Product Information

The TRITONTM EDGETM is a sailing processor that provides various features and functionality for sailing enthusiasts. This quick start guide provides instructions on how to set up and use the product.

Product Features:

• Internet Usage: Some features in this product require an internet connection to perform data downloads and uploads. It is important to be aware of potential data charges from your service provider.
• Software Updates: The product supports software updates to ensure the latest features and improvements are available.
• Sailing Data and Sensors: The product provides sailing data and supports sensors for accurate performance analysis.
• Data Recording: The product allows manual recording of sailing data and events for future analysis.
• HV Displays: The product supports HV displays for enhanced visibility.

For more information, including the latest version of the user manual in supported languages, visit www.bandg.com/downloads/tritonedge.

Product Warranty:
The warranty information for this product is supplied as a separate document.

Safety, Disclaimer, and Compliance:
The safety, disclaimer, and compliance statements for this product are supplied as a separate document. It is important to review all warnings, limitations, and disclaimers before using this product.

Product Usage Instructions

Registration:
Save the following information for registration:

Download the B &G app:
Download the B&G app to your mobile device for enhanced control and monitoring of your Triton Edge.

Connect to Triton Edge:
Before connecting to the Triton Edge, ensure it is powered on and the vessel is turned on.

Connect via a wired connection:

1. Connect a device to the unit’s wireless hotspot.
2. Access the web interface using the IP address 192.168.76.1.
3. In the web interface, open the menus General > Connectivity > Ethernet to view the IP address for the Triton Edge on the network.

Use a multi-function display to find the IP address:
If available, you can use a multi-function display (MFD) or other compatible instrument to find the sailing processor’s IP address.

To view the IP address using a compatible display:

• * Navigate to the CPU or CPU info menus on the instrument display.

  • On an H5000 Graphic Display or Triton2 display, the menus appear as below:

First Start Up:
Follow the setup guide provided in the web interface to configure the Triton Edge for your specific needs.

Dashboard:
The dashboard provides an overview of important sailing data and settings. Use it to monitor and control your sailing experience.

Sailing Data and Sensors:
The Triton Edge supports various sensors to provide accurate sailing data. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on setting up and calibrating sensors.

Correction Tables:
Correction tables can be used to adjust and fine-tune sailing data. You can open, edit, and apply correction tables in the web interface.

Data Recording:
You can manually start a recording of sailing data and events. Access the recorded data through the web interface for analysis.

Connect to the Internet:
Follow the instructions provided in the web interface to connect the Triton Edge to the internet for data uploads and updates.

HV Displays:
HV displays can be used to enhance visibility and readability of sailing data. Refer to the user manual for instructions on installing and configuring HV displays.

Software Updates:
Ensure your Triton Edge is always up to date by installing software updates. Follow the instructions provided in the user manual for a seamless update process.

REGISTRATION

Save information
Important information unique to your Triton Edge sailing processor, with a QR code®, is printed on a card enclosed with the packaging. A sample is shown below.

We recommend saving these details in a safe place on your vessel, so that you can connect a device to the Triton Edge at any time.

Note : The same information and QR code® are on the back of the sailing processor.

Download the B &G app
Use your smartphone to scan the QR code® on the card enclosed with the packaging. This will link you to the App Store® or Google Play® (as applicable) to download and install the B&G companion app. After you have installed the B&G app, and your mobile is connected to the internet, you can use the app to:

• Register your sailing processor
• Access manuals and installation guides
• Download sailing data recordings
• Download and apply software updates to the sailing processor.

Visit the B&G website, www.bandg.com, to see more information about the app.

Register your Triton Edge
Your Triton Edge needs to be registered to your personal B&G profile so that you can upload and access your sailing data. Connect your smartphone to the internet, and open the B&G app. In the app, open the My devices menu, and follow the instructions under Add a device. The companion app will invite you to scan the QR code® card that came with the sailing processor (this QR code® is also on the back of the Triton Edge). At the completion of all the steps, the Triton Edge will be registered to the account that was used to sign into the companion app.

Note : The Triton Edge can only be actively registered on one account.

To unregister the Triton Edge from your B&G account, connect your mobile device to the internet and use the companion app to navigate to the My devices menu. Select the Triton Edge sailing processor, then select Remove device.

Note : The mobile device must be connected to the internet to register (or unregister) the Triton Edge.

CONNECT TO TRITON EDGE
Communication with the sailing processor is via a user-friendly web interface. Access the web interface by connecting to the Triton Edge and using a compatible web browser such as Google Chrome®, Microsoft Edge®, Firefox®, or Safari®. You can connect a mobile device to the sailing processor using either the sailing processor’s Wi-Fi® hotspot, or via an Ethernet port

Note : Follow the instructions in the Installation Guide to install the Triton Edge on your vessel, and turn it on, before attempting to connect to it.

Connect via Wi-Fi® hotspot
When the Triton Edge is powered on, it creates a Wi-Fi® hotspot. (The Wi-Fi® status light on the front of the unit is blue when the hotspot is operating normally.) To connect your mobile device to the hotspot, open Wi-Fi® (network) settings on your mobile device. When your device is within range of the hotspot, the hotspot’s name (SSID) will be visible in the list of available networks.

Note : The full name of the Triton Edge hotspot (SSID) and its security key (password) are printed with a QR code® on a card enclosed with the packaging. Save these details in a safe place on your vessel, so that you can connect a device to the Triton Edge at any time.

Enter the security key (password) from the card when prompted, and select Connect/Join/OK (as applicable) to complete the connection.

Access the web interface via Wi-Fi® hotspot
With your mobile device connected to the unit’s wireless hotspot, access the web interface using the IP address 192.168.76.1. Simply type the IP address into your web browser.

• Note : The IP address 192.168.76.1 only works when the device you’re using is connected to the Wi-Fi® hotspot.

Connect via a wired connection
If the sailing processor is connected to Ethernet, an IP address will be assigned to it.

Note : The IP address assigned to the Triton Edge is required to access the web interface.

First, connect a device to the unit’s wireless hotspot and access the web interface using the IP address 192.168.76.1, as outlined above. Using the web interface, open the menus General > Connectivity > Ethernet to see the IP address for the Triton Edge on the network.

When connected to the same network as the sailing processor, use the IP address listed under Ethernet to access the web interface via a web browser.

Note : The web interface is only available when connected to the Triton Edge via the hotspot, or via Ethernet. For security, the web interface is not available over a Wi-Fi® network.

Use a multi-function display to find the IP address
As an alternative to using the web interface to find the sailing processor’s IP address, you can use a multi-function display (MFD) or other compatible instrument. To view the IP address using a compatible display, navigate to the CPU or CPU info menus on the instrument display. On an H5000 Graphic Display or Triton2 display, the menus appear as below:

Note : In addition to finding the IP address of the sailing processor, a compatible display or MFD can be used to update the sailing processor’s settings and correction tables. However, the web interface is recommended for a detailed system setup.

FIRST START UP
The first time you start the sailing processor and access the web interface, prompts will guide you through system settings such as naming your sailing processor; choosing your preferred units for data; and setting the time zone. This onboarding process is only repeated following a factory reset. Any of these settings may be adjusted later through the Preferences and General menus, which are accessed from the main menu on the web interface.

THE WEB INTERFACE : MAIN MENU

Note : Refer to Connect via Wi‑Fi® hotspot on page 5 for instructions on how to access the web interface.

Toggle the list icon (1) on the main menu to reveal the list of menus, or collapse the list to give yourself more room on-screen.

• A Setup guide: Lists tasks for setting up and checking your sailing instruments.

  • Note : The Setup guide is only present when there are setup tasks awaiting your attention.

• B Dashboard: Overview of data values and sensor statuses.

• C Sailing data: Displays calculated and measured values; gives access to sensors for checking and configuration.

• D Correction table: Gives access to advanced calibration of boat speed, true wind angle, and true wind speed.

• E Data recording: Start a data recording; configure settings for data recording; upload and export sailing data.

• F General: Gives access to general system settings such as network connections and software version.

• G HV displays: Allows you to configure and control your HV display(s) using the Triton Edge web interface.
  Note : This menu option is only present when one or more HV displays is connected.

• H Preferences: Gives access to options related to the web interface display, such as units of measurement.

SETUP GUIDE

The Setup guide opens automatically following the onboarding sequence. Follow the prompts and complete the tasks in the order they are presented. Some data- entry and source selection tasks are able to be completed on your vessel at the dock (A). Tasks listed under On the water (B) require you to maneuver the vessel at sea.

• To return to the setup guide from a different screen, select Setup guide (1).
• To start a task, select it (2) in the setup guide.
• To remove a task from the setup guide, select the more icon then Dismiss.

Note : The setup guide disappears from the main menu when all tasks have been completed or dismissed. All tasks can be reopened and adjusted later.

Tasks at the dock

• Secure your device
  Protect your settings with a PIN. To revisit this task later, access it under General > Security > Secure your device.

• Add your boat details
  Enter your vessel’s name, type, model, and dimensions. To revisit this task later, access it under General > My vessel > Add your boat details.

• Select measured sources
  Select the configurations and core sensors to be used by the Triton Edge for boat speed and wind. (This should be performed before running an Auto source selection.) To revisit this task later, access it under General > System information > Sources.

• Review source selection
  If your vessel has an instrument system with more than one sensor for a data category, you can swap which sensor is used. To revisit this task later, access it under General > System information > Sources. The Auto source selection wizard is also found under this menu, and if used, will nominate sensors for you.

• Review sailing data
  Lists key data, and indicates the status of related data sources. A green status indicates a reading is valid; a red status indicates that a reading isn’t valid. Navigate to Sailing data in the main menu to review the readings at any time.

• Review depth offset
  Enter an offset so that the depth reading displays depth below keel or, if preferred, depth measured from the water surface. To revisit this task later, access it under Sailing data > Sensors > Depth.

• Review GPS offset
  Enter the position of your GPS receiver relative to vessel’s bow to get accurate startline values. To revisit this task later, access it under Sailing data > Sensors > GPS > Operations.

  • Note : Your vessel’s beam and length must be entered for GPS offset to work. To enter beam and length, navigate to General > My vessel > Boat dimensions.

• Connect to B &G cloud
  Manage preferences for what is shared with B&G, and when. To revisit this setting later, access Preferences from the main menu.

Tasks on the water

• Calibrate the boat speed
  In a sea trial, follow the steps in the calibration wizard to calibrate your boat speed sensor. To revisit this task later, access it under Sailing data > Sensors > Boat speed > Input.

• Calibrate the compass
  In a sea trial, follow the steps in the calibration wizard to calibrate your compass.To revisit this task later, access it under Sailing data > Sensors > Heading > Input.

• Calibrate the wind angle offset
  In a sea trial, follow the steps in the calibration wizard to calibrate the measured wind angle offset. To revisit this task later, access it underSailing data > Sensors > Wind angle > Operations.

DASHBOARD

The dashboard provides an overview of key readings without you having to select from a menu.

Note : A red background indicates that data may not be valid, and you should review the sensor(s) associated with that reading (including check the sensor’s physical connections).

• A Sensors : Gives an overview of core selected sensors.
• B Sailing data : Gives you access to all the calculated values and associated settings for each piece of data.
• C Data recording : Allows you to start a data recording. If a recording is in progress, you can add event markers, and end the recording, from here.
• D : Gauges show the loads on the central processing unit (CPU) and NMEA 2000® (N2K) network.
• E : Internet connection status.

SAILING DATA AND SENSORS

Sailing data

• Select a category from the Sailing data menu (1), (2), to display the readings related to that category.
• Select one of the data values (3) to open the data card associated with that data type.

Readings are live, with the update rate determined by the damping value.

Note : The units for any piece of data can be changed via the Preferences menu under the main menu.

Sensors
The Sensors menu is on the right of the Sailing data screen, and is used to access data cards and settings for your connected sensors.

• A Live data value: This is derived from the input(s) and operations applied.
• B Directly used by: Lets you know which calculations depend on the live data value.
• C Input: Lets you check or change the source used for the live data value, and view other readings from the same source.
• D Operations: Allows you to apply settings and adjust offsets for that source.

Note : Refer to the inline help text on the web interface for detailed information.

CORRECTION TABLES
Correction tables allow you to correct boat speed and true wind direction tack to tack by applying offsets at different heel angles or wind speeds.

Open a correction table

• Select the Correction tables menu (1) to see all three correction tables simultaneously.
• Select the enlarge icon (2) at the top right of any correction table to open its graph full screen. This allows you to view the color key for the data; and to access the table for editing.

Edit a correction table

• Enlarge the correction table to full screen, then select Edit (1) to open the table.
• Select each cell (2), or tab between them, to enter the applicable correction. Corrections can be negative or positive.
  • Note : Refer to the inline help on the web interface to view the processes for determining correction values.
• When you have finished entering values into the table, select Done (3) to return to the graph and exit the screen.

DATA RECORDING
The sailing processor can record, at a sampling rate of once per second, a predefined log of calculated values and sensor readings.

Note : Your Triton Edge must be registered to your B&G account before any recordings can be uploaded to the cloud for review. See Register your Triton Edge on page 4 for instructions on pairing your sailing processor to your B&G account.

Start a recording manually

• Select Data recording (1) from the main menu, then select Start new (2) to begin recording.
• Select Save (3) to end the recording and save the file to the sailing processor.
• Select the settings icon (A) to configure settings such as starting a data recording when the vessel exceeds a certain speed, or to synchronize with the start timer in a race.

Note : Data recordings continue until you select Save to stop the recording and save the file to the sailing processor.

Add events
Select one or more pre-labelled Add event markers during the recording to drop a label with a time-stamp into your recorded data.

Note : You can also start and stop recordings, and place event markers, from the dashboard on the main menu.

Access data recordings
Past recordings are listed on the Data recording screen and are identified by their date and start time. To analyze your recorded sailing data using the companion app, the files first need to be uploaded to your B&G profile in the cloud using an internet connection. The contents of recorded data files cannot be viewed directly on Triton Edge.

Note : Your Triton Edge must be registered to your B&G account before any recordings can be uploaded to the cloud for review. See Register your Triton Edge on page 4 for instructions on pairing your sailing processor to your B&G account.

Connect to the internet

• Use the main menu to navigate to General > Connectivity (1).
• Move the slider (2) to its on state. If a previously-used network is in range, the Triton Edge will automatically connect to it when you switch on Wi-Fi®.
• To connect to a new network, open the list of available Wi-Fi® networks (3) and select the network you want to join.
• Enter the password when prompted. When the Triton Edge is connected to a Wi-Fi® network, the name of the network (SSID) displays (A). The internet connection status and SSID also show on the dashboard accessed from the main menu.

Upload data recordings
To upload data recordings to your B&G account, navigate to the Preferences menu and set the switch Automatically upload recordings (1) to On.If you keep the switch on, recordings will be uploaded automatically whenever an internet connection is available. If you turn the switch off, your data recordings will be stored on the sailing processor and the notification ‘Recordings pending upload’ (A) will be visible on the dashboard.

Note : Your recorded files must be uploaded to your B&G account in the cloud before you can use the companion app to view them.

Export recorded files
With the Triton Edge connected to a mobile device, navigate to the Data recording screen. Select the export icon (1) to export that file to the device in .gpx or .csv format.

Delete recorded files
To delete a recording permanently from the sailing processor, select the more icon (A), above, then Delete.

Note : The option to delete data recordings from the unit automatically to free up space is configured from the settings icon on the Data recording menu.

HV DISPLAYS
Any B&G HVision display (HV display) connected to the NMEA 2000® network can be configured using the Triton Edge web interface.

Note : The HV displays menu is only visible when one or more HV displays is connected.

• A Name: Select in the field to edit the name of a display. If you have several HV displays on the network, renaming them according to their location might help you identify them for easy configuration.

• B Display group: Assign the display to a display group, to change settings for that group of displays simultaneously.

• C Backlight: Adjust the backlight on the selected display.

• D Mode: Set the contexts for the data displayed, for example, display a single data type continuously, or display different data types depending on whether you are sailing upwind or downwind.

• E Display type: The animated green light on the left shows the display is being configured. At the same time, the corresponding unit on the vessel will flash to help you identify the HV display being adjusted.

• F 1st value, 2nd value: Select the data type(s) to display from the list(s) in this group.
  Note : The options visible here are determined by the Mode setting.

• G Oscillation time: Sets the duration, in seconds, a data type is displayed before switching to a different data type.

  • Note : Not all modes allow oscillation.

SOFTWARE UPDATES
Software upgrades for the Triton Edge are released from time to time and we recommend installing these as they become available.

Install a software update
Your sailing processor will automatically check for software updates when it’s connected to the internet. If an update is available, a notification appears on the web interface’s main menu. Select Download (1) to download the software package to the Triton Edge. After the update package has transferred to the Triton Edge, the notification on the main menu changes to show new software is ready to install. Select Update now (2) to proceed with installing the update.

As part of the update, the Triton Edge will briefly close its Wi-Fi® hotspot and the web interface will show a message stating the sailing processor is unavailable. After about 90 seconds, when the Wi-Fi® status LED lights blue (indicating normal operation) select Try again to reopen the web interface. Updating software will not overwrite your details, preferences, correction tables, recorded data files, or calibration settings.

Install an update from a downloaded file

• Software updates can also be downloaded from the B&G website to a laptop. Visit the downloads section on the website, www.bandg.com/downloads, and choose the latest update.
• Download the package (a .upd file) to your laptop.
• Connect your laptop to the Triton Edge and, using the web interface, navigate to General > System information > About > Software version. Select Update from file (4).
• Locate and select the .upd file you downloaded.
• After the update package has uploaded to the Triton Edge, the notification on the main menu changes to show new software is ready to install. Select Update now (1) to proceed with installing the update.

As part of the update, the Triton Edge will briefly close its Wi-Fi® hotspot and the web interface will show a message stating the sailing processor is unavailable. After about 90 seconds, when the Wi-Fi® status LED lights blue (indicating normal operation) select Try again to reopen the web interface. Updating software will not overwrite your details, preferences, correction tables, recorded data files, or calibration settings.

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References

• B&G Sailing Electronics | USA
• Downloads | B&G Sailing USA
• Triton Edge | B&G Sailing USA

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