B&G Zeus2 series User manual

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Zeus2
Operator Manual
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Preface
Disclaimer
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Navico product references
This manual can refer to the following Navico products:
•Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar)
•Broadband 3G™ Radar (Broadband 3G Radar)
•Broadband 4G™ Radar (Broadband 4G Radar)
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
•ForwardScan™ (ForwardScan)
•GoFree™ (GoFree)
•SonicHub® (SonicHub)
•StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
•StructureScan® (StructureScan)
•StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Navico Holding AS.
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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: bandg.com.
Regulatory statements
This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas
administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.
The Zeus2complies with:
•CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) standard 2008
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the Zeus2section on the following
website: bandg.com.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the Zeus2. 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:
ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or 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 the Zeus2software version 3.0. The manual is continuously updated
to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded
from bandg.com.
Viewing the manual on the screen
The pdf viewer included in the Zeus2makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf
files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from bandg.com.
The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s
internal memory.
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Use the menu options or the keys 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
Turn the rotary knob.
•Panning on the page
Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
•Zoom In/Out
Use pinch or spread gestures.
•Exit the pdf viewer
Press the Xkey or select the Xin the upper right corner of the panel.
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 "Softwareupgrades" on page 118.
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Contents
10 Introduction
10 The front panel and keys
11 The Home page
12 Application pages
13 Integration of 3rd party devices
14 H5000 integration
14 Remote controllers
15 Basic operation
15 Turning the system on and off
15 Display illumination
15 Locking the touchscreen
15 Touchscreen operation
16 Using menus and dialogs
17 Selecting pages and panels
17 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
17 Screen capture
18 Customizing your system
18 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
18 Adjusting panel size
18 Password protection
19 Adding new favorite pages
19 Edit favorite pages
19 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar
21 Charts
21 The Chart panel
21 Chart data
22 Showing dual chart types
22 Panning the chart
22 Chart scale
22 Vessel symbol
22 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
23 Displaying information about chart items
23 Using the cursor on the chart panel
24 Saving waypoints
24 Creating routes
24 Measuring distance
24 Find objects on chart panels
25 3D charts
25 Chart overlay
25 Insight charts
26 Navionics charts
29 Jeppesen charts
32 Chart settings
35 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
35 Waypoints
36 Routes
38 Tracks
39 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs
40 Navigating
40 Navigate to cursor position
40 Navigate a route
40 Navigating with the autopilot
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41 Navigation settings
43 SailSteer panel
43 Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel
44 Sail Time calculations
44 SailSteer overlay
45 Race panel
45 Display options
45 Start Line on Chart panel
45 Start Line Data panel
46 Setting up a start line
47 Removing end points and the start line
48 Start Line display
48 Settings
49 What if?
49 Race timer
51 Time and Wind plots
51 The Time plot panel
51 Wind Plot panel
52 Autopilot
52 Safe operation with the autopilot
52 Activating the autopilot
52 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
52 Autopilot indication on the pages
53 The Autopilot panel
54 Mode overview
54 Standby mode
54 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
54 Follow-up steering (FU)
55 AUTO mode (auto compass)
55 NoDrift mode
56 NAV mode
57 WIND mode
58 WIND Nav mode
58 Turn pattern steering
60 Using the Zeus2in an AP24/AP28 system
60 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
61 Autopilot settings
63 Radar
63 The radar panel
63 Dual radar
64 Radar overlay
64 Radar operational modes
64 Radar Range
65 Using the cursor on a radar panel
65 Saving waypoints
65 Adjusting the radar image
66 Advanced radar options
67 Radar view options
68 EBL/VRM markers
69 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
69 MARPA targets
70 Recording radar data
70 Radar settings
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72 Echosounder
72 The Echosounder image
72 Zooming the Echosounder image
73 Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel
74 Saving waypoints
74 Viewing Echosounder history
74 Setting up the Echosounder image
75 Advanced Echosounder options
76 Start recording log data
77 Stop recording log data
77 Viewing the recorded sounder data
77 Echosounder View options
78 Echosounder settings
80 StructureScan
80 The StructureScan image
80 Zooming the StructureScan image
80 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
81 Saving waypoints
82 Viewing StructureScan history
82 Setting up the StructureScan image
83 Advanced StructureScan settings
84 StructureMap
84 The StructureMap image
84 Activating Structure overlay
84 StructureMap sources
85 StructureMap tips
85 Recording StructureScan data
85 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
85 Structure options
87 ForwardScan
87 The ForwardScan image
88 Setting up the ForwardScan image
88 ForwardScan view options
88 Heading extension
89 ForwardScan setup
91 Wireless connection
91 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot
91 GoFree Shop
91 GoFree Controller & Viewer
92 Uploading log files to Insight Genesis
92 Wireless settings
94 AIS
94 AIS target symbols
94 Viewing information about AIS targets
95 Calling an AIS vessel
95 AIS SART
96 Vessel alarms
97 Vessel settings
99 Instrument panels
99 Dashboards
99 Customizing the Instruments panel
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100 Audio
100 Enabling audio
101 The Audio panel
102 Setting up the audio system
102 Operating the audio system
103 Favorite channels
103 Sirius radio (North America only)
104 Weather
104 Wind barbs
104 Showing weather details
104 GRIB weather
106 SiriusXM weather
108 Weather alarms
109 Video
109 The Video panel
109 Setting up the video panel
109 FLIR camera control
111 Alarms
111 Alarm system
111 Type of messages
111 Single alarms
111 Multiple alarms
111 Acknowledging a message
112 Alarms dialog
113 Tools
113 Waypoints/routes/tracks
113 Tides
113 Alarms
113 Settings
113 Vessels
113 Sun, Moon
113 Trip calculator
113 Files
114 Find
115 Simulator
115 Demo mode
115 Simulator source files
116 Advanced simulator settings
117 Maintenance
117 Preventive maintenance
117 Cleaning the display unit
117 Cleaning the media port door
117 Checking the keys
117 Checking the connectors
117 NMEA Data logging
118 Software upgrades
118 Backing up your system data
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Introduction
The front panel and keys
1 Touch screen
2 Power key
Press once to display the System controls dialog.
Repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness.
Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF.
3 Rotary knob
Rotate to scroll through menu items, then press to confirm a selection.
Rotate to adjust a value.
Rotate to zoom a zoomable panel.
4 STBY / AUTO key
With the autopilot in any automatic mode: Press to set the autopilot to Standby
mode.
With the autopilot in Standby mode: Press to display the autopilot mode selection
pop-up.
5 Home key
Press once to activate the Home page. Repeat short presses to cycle the favorite
buttons.
Press and hold to display the Favorite panel as an overlay on active page. Repeat
short presses to cycle the favorite buttons.
6 X key
Press once to exit a dialog, to return to previous menu level and to remove the
cursor from the panel.
7 MARK key
With cursor active on the panel: Press to immediately save a waypoint at cursor
position.
With no active cursor: Press to immediately save a waypoint at vessel position.
Press and hold to display the Plot menu used for saving new waypoints, routes and
tracks.
8 Card reader door
9 Micro-SD Card readers
ÚNote: The MARK key is not available on 7" units.
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The Home page
The Home page is accessed from any operation by a short press on the Home key.
1 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.
2 Tools
Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing
stored information.
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.
5 Man Over Board (MOB) button
Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the current vessel position.
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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.
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.
Display the menu by selecting the MENU panel button, or by pressing the MENU
key on a ZC1 controller.
Split pages
You can have several panels on one page depending on screen size:
•7" units: 2 panels
•9" and 12": 4 panels
2panelspage 3panelspage 4panelspage
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.
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ÚNote: The number of pre-configured split pages cannot be 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 "Addingnewfavoritepages" on page 19.
Integration of 3rd party devices
Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the Zeus2. 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.
FUSION-Link integration
FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be controlled from the
Zeus2system.
The FUSION-Link devices appear as additional sources when using the audio function. No
additional icons are available.
Refer to "Audio" on page 100 for more information.
FLIR camera integration
If a FLIR camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control
the camera from the Zeus2.
The FLIR camera is controlled from the Video panel, and no additional icons appear on the
Home page.
Refer to "Video" on page 109 for more information.
BEP CZone integration
The Zeus2integrates 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 Zeus2Installation manual for how to install and configure the CZone system.
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CZone dashboard
When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard is added to the
Instruments panels.
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 "Instrumentpanels" on page 99.
H5000 integration
The Zeus2integrates 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.
A separate manual is provided with the H5000 system. Refer to this documentation and to
the Zeus2Installation manual for how to install and configure the H5000 system.
Remote controllers
You can connect a ZC1 to the network and remotely control the Zeus2.
A separate manual is included with the remote controller.
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Basic operation
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.
ÚNote: If the unit is configured as a slave, you cannot power off the unit by the Power key,
and the System Controls dialog does not display the power off option.
First time startup
The first time the unit is started and after a master reset, the system runs through an
automatic start-up sequence, including language setup and automatic data source selection.
You can select to interrupt this sequence and later configure the system yourself.
Standby mode
In Standby mode, 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.
If a ZM monitor is plugged into the HDMI output port on a 12" unit, an additional icon will be
added to the System Controls dialog. Select this icon to control the brightness of the
external monitor.
Night mode
The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions.
ÚNote: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night 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.
When the touch lock is active you can only operate the unit from the keys.
You lock the touchscreen from the System Controls dialog.
You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key.
Touchscreen operation
Basic touchscreen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below.
The panel sections in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen
operation.
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Icon Description
Tap to:
•Activate a panel on a multi-panel page
•Position the cursor on a panel
•Select a menu and a dialog item
•Toggle a checkbox option on or off
•Show basic information for a selected item
Press and hold:
•On any panel with a cursor to activate the cursor assist feature
•On a panel button to see available split screen options
•On a favorite button to enter edit mode
Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option.
Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to
stop the scrolling.
Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel.
Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image.
Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image.
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
•Adjust a slide bar value by either:
•dragging the slide bar
•selecting the +or -icons
You can also operate the menus by using the rotary knob:
•Turn the knob to scroll through menu items
•Press the knob to select a highlighted item
•Turn the knob to adjust the value of a selected item
Select the Back menu option or the Xkey to return to the previous menu level, and then
exit.
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You can make the menu slide away by tapping the screen outside the menu area, or by
pressing the MENU button. When you re-press 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
You select entry fields and keys in a dialog box by tapping the screen or by using the rotary
knob.
Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards are automatically displayed when required for
entering user information in dialogs. You operate the keyboard by selecting the virtual keys,
and you confirm your entry by selecting the virtual Enter key or by pressing the rotary knob.
A dialog is closed by saving or cancelling the entry.
A dialog can also be closed by selecting the Xin the dialog's upper right corner or by
pressing the Xkey.
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
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.
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. Tap the MOB waypoint's pop-up or press the Enter key or the rotary knob 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
Simultaneously press the Home and Power keys to take a screen capture. By default, screen
captures are saved to internal memory.
Refer to "Tools" on page 113 for how to view files.
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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.
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, by pressing the rotary knob or the
Enter key.
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
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•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.
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
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.
Edit favorite pages
1. Select the edit icon in the Favorite panel:
-Select the X icon for a favorite icon to remove the page
- Select the tool icon for 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.
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.
ÚNote: This only turns the Instrument bar off for the current page.
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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.
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
ÚNote: You can configure Bar 1 for the active page or for all pages except those that have a
local configuration. Bar 2 can only be configured for the active page.
5. Select Menu and then Finish editing to save your changes.
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