B&G ZEUS S Assembly instructions

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ZEUS®S
BASIC OPERATION GUIDE
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Document version: 001
This document was prepared using software version 1.4.X
Features described and illustrated in this guide may vary from your unit due to continuous development of the software.
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4About
4Turn unit on/off
4External power control
5First startup
6Quick access menu
6Access by swiping
6Access by power button
7Connect to mobile app
8Standby
8Screen lock
8Screenshot
9Night mode
9Brightness
9Sync
10 Home screen
11 Edit home screen
12 Recent apps panel
13 Emergency and MOB
14 Apps
14 Open apps
14 Close apps
15 Pin apps
15 Unpin apps
16 Custom app groups
17 Modes
18 Controllers
18 Show control bar
19 Open controller
19 Float a controller
20 Race panel
21 Alerts
21 Acknowledge an alert
22 View alert messages
23 Manage alert rules
24 Status icons
25 USB port
25 Card reader
26 Connected devices
26 Congure connected devices
26 Simulation
27 System software
27 Update software
27 Backup data
28 System settings
30 Restore factory settings
CONTENTS

ABOUT
B&G Zeus®S multi-function display is available in three sizes. This document describes the basic
operation of the Zeus®S multi-function display (MFD) unit.
For the latest version of this document and other app guides, we recommend you download the
B&G: Sailing & Navigation mobile app or visit www.bandg.com/zeus-s.
TURN UNIT ON/OFF
To turn the unit on, press and hold the power button. A beep indicates the unit is powering up.
To turn the unit off, press and hold the power button, or select Power off from the quick access
menu.
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A Power button
B Touchscreen
External power control
Power to the unit can be controlled by an external switch or other units. For details about available
power options, refer to the unit’s installation manual.
¼Note: If your MFD is controlled by an external power source, it cannot be powered off using the
power button. Pressing and holding the power button puts the unit in standby mode. To wake
the unit, press the power button again.
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FIRST STARTUP
When you start the unit for the rst time, or when you start it after a factory reset, you need to
complete the initial setup for language, country, timezone and scan for an existing boat network.
After that, the Welcome screen presents you with two choices:
• Select Use your device now to start using the device immediately.
¼Note: If you select this option, you will continue to receive alert notications to complete
the device setup.
• Select Continue device setup (recommended) to complete the device setup.
From the At the dock tab, complete the details as per the on-screen prompts.
¼Note: The On the water tab remains disabled if there are no outstanding conguration tasks.
¼Note: All settings congured during the rst startup can be changed later.
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QUICK ACCESS MENU
The quick access menu gives you quick access to basic system settings and features.
Access by swiping
You can display the quick access menu by swiping down from the top of the screen.
Access by power button
Alternatively, you can display the quick access menu by pressing the power button.
¼Note: To hide the quick access menu, swipe up or tap anywhere on the screen.
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Connect to mobile app
Select Connect to B&G®app from the quick access menu to connect your mobile device (phone or
tablet) to the unit.
Download the B&G®: Sailing & Navigation app from the App Store®or Google Play®, then use the
app to scan the QR code® as part of the steps to add a device to the app.
Once connected, you can use the mobile app to:
• View and download app guides
• Register your display unit
• Create your own waypoints, routes and tracks
• Download and apply unit software updates
¼Note: An internet connection is required to synchronize your data with cloud services from the
display unit or mobile device.
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Standby
Standby mode helps conserve power when the unit is not in use without completely turning it off.
When in standby, the screen turns off while the system and connected devices continue to run.
Select Standby from the quick access menu to enter standby.
Press the power button to exit standby mode.
¼Note: The on-screen power button is not available when the unit is controlled by an external
switch or other units.
Screen lock
Select Screen lock from the quick access menu to lock the touchscreen and prevent accidental
operation. Press the power button to unlock the touchscreen.
¼Note: The touchscreen automatically unlocks to display alarms or warning alerts even if the
touchscreen was previously locked.
Screenshot
Select Screenshot from the quick access menu to capture an image of your screen. Images are
stored on a microSD®card or USB storage device inserted into the unit.
¼Note: If a microSD®card and USB storage device are both inserted, images are saved to the
USB storage device.
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Night mode
Night mode optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Select Night mode
from the quick access menu to turn night mode on or off.
Brightness
To switch between the display’s pre-dened brightness levels, press the power button repeatedly.
Alternatively, select Brightness from the quick access menu and slide the bar to the desired level.
¼Note: If you dim the brightness so the screen appears black when in brighter environments,
the unit may appear to be turned off.
Sync
Select to synchronize data between your display and the B&G Cloud. Use it to synchronize
information like routes, waypoints, tracks etc., created on the mobile app.
¼Note: An internet connection is required to synchronize your data with cloud services from the
display unit or mobile device
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HOME SCREEN
To open your home screen, select the home button on the recent apps panel. All apps, settings
and alert messages can be accessed from the home screen.
B
A
C
E
D
F
A Home button – select to view the home screen
B Alerts list – select to view recent and historic system alerts
C Settings – select to view MFD settings
D Status bar – displays the current day and time
E Apps – displays a grid layout of all the system and custom app groups
F Exit – select to exit the home screen and return to last app
¼Note: The exit button (F) is disabled if there are no active apps.
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Edit home screen
To change the order of your home screen apps, select and hold an app (1) to view the Edit home
screen button (2), then select it.
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2
All the app icons will appear with a white outline. Select and drag the app icon (1) to your desired
position on the screen grid, then select Done (2).
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2
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RECENT APPS PANEL
When an app is running or pinned, its icon displays on the recent apps panel.
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A
C
E
D
F
G
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A Status information – Displays the time and status icons
B Pinned apps display at the top of the panel
C Divider – A horizontal line separates pinned and unpinned
apps
D Unpinned apps display at the bottom of the panel
E Active app – A vertical line appears next to the app
currently showing on the main display
F Waypoint button – Creates a waypoint at the vessel’s
current location and displays a conrmation. Waypoints
created this way are visible in the Chart app and
Waypoints & Routes app.
G Home button – When selected, the home screen displays
and the button changes to the close/back button. A
badge indicates the number of alert messages that need
attention.
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Emergency and MOB
Use the Man Overboard (MOB) app for emergency situations. To open the app, select MOB from
your home screen.
Select Overboard marker to create a MOB waypoint at your vessel’s location and follow the
instructions to respond to the emergency.
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¼Note: Use the Waypoints & Routes app to remove your MOB waypoint.
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APPS
An app is a program for a unique feature or function. The availability of some apps depends on the
size of your display unit and hardware connected to your system.
For app-specic user guides, download the B&G: Sailing & Navigation app on your mobile device
and connect it to your display unit, or visit: www.bandg.com.
Open apps
To open an app, select the app icon from your home screen. Alternatively, if the app is pinned or
used recently, you can select it from the recent apps panel.
¼Note: If an app is already open but not currently showing on your display, simply select it from
your home screen or recent apps panel.
Close apps
To close an app, select and hold it in the recent apps panel and select Close.
When you close an unpinned app, it disappears from the recent apps panel. If you close a pinned
app, it continues to show in the recent apps panel.
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Pin apps
You can pin the apps you use most often to your recent apps panel. Both individual apps or
custom app groups can be pinned to the recent apps panel.
To pin an app, select and hold it on the recent apps panel and select Pin.
Select a plus button in the recent apps panel to specify where you want to position the app.
¼Note: The app you pin at the top of the recent apps panel opens by default each time you
restart the unit.
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2
3
Unpin apps
To unpin an app, select and hold it in the recent apps panel and select Unpin.
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2
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Custom app groups
When you group apps, you can view two or more apps at the same time.
You can view more than one instance of the same app, such as two instances of the Chart app with
different zoom levels.
To create a new app group, select New split on the home screen. Drag and drop the desired apps
onto your new app group and select the edit icon to give it a unique name before you select Save.
To edit or delete an app group, select and hold its icon on your home screen or recent apps panel
and select Edit or Delete.
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MODES
On the Chart app, select between cruise and race modes. Cruise mode simplies and declutters the
chart app interface with a focus on navigation.
Race mode has racing-specic options and is used to follow a race course, race timer, and more.
The current chart mode is indicated via the mode indicator icon (A). Select the menu button (B) to
select Cruise (C) or Race (D) mode.
Refer to the Chart app guide for further details on mode specic features.
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B
C
D
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CONTROLLERS
Controllers are vertical panels on your screen that allow you to remotely operate system devices,
such as an autopilot control or audio server. If these devices are installed, you can access their
controllers from your unit’s control bar. For detailed information about a controller, refer to its
specic guide.
The following controllers are available:
• Audio
• Autopilot
• CZone®digital switching
Show control bar
To show the control bar, swipe in from the left edge of the screen (A).
AB
To hide the control bar, swipe out to the left of the screen (B).
¼Notes:
• Any active control bar app must be closed to hide the control bar.
• Hiding the control bar gives you more space to display your apps.
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Open controller
To open a controller, select the controller button from the control bar. Select the controller button
again to close it.
Float a controller
To detach a controller from the control bar, select and drag the oat icon to your desired location on
the screen. Select the oat icon again to re-attach the controller to the sidebar.
¼Note: The oating controller feature is available 9” and 12” display units.
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RACE PANEL
On the Chart app, switch to Race to see race-specic features. You can 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.
• Display tactical information for the current leg or next leg.
• Create a race route.
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• Select the chart menu (1), then select Race (2).
• Select the race info bar (3) to see the race panel.
Refer to the Chart App Guide for details on the features and functions of the race panel.
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