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B&G Zeus2 User Manual

B&G Zeus2
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Zeus
2
Operator Manual
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B&G Zeus2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TouchscreenYes
CartographyNavionics, C-MAP
Sonar CompatibilityYes
Autopilot CompatibilityYes
ConnectivityWi-Fi
GPS Receiver10 Hz GPS
NetworkingEthernet, NMEA 0183, NMEA 2000
Operating Voltage9-32 V DC
Radar CompatibilityYes
Operating Temperature-15°C to +55°C (5°F to 131°F)
Power Supply9-32 V DC
Resolution800 x 480 pixels (7-inch), 1280 x 800 pixels (12-inch)

Summary

Preface

Disclaimer

Legal disclaimers and liability information for the product.

Trademarks

Lists registered trademarks associated with the product and its components.

Navico product references

Lists other Navico products mentioned in the manual.

Copyright

States the copyright information for the manual.

Introduction

The front panel and keys

Details the physical buttons and controls on the Zeus2 unit.

The Home page

Describes the main screen for accessing applications and functions.

Application pages

Explains how applications are displayed and organized on the Zeus2.

Integration of 3rd party devices

Covers connecting and integrating external devices with the Zeus2 system.

H5000 integration

Details the integration with the B&G H5000 Instrument and Autopilot system.

Remote controllers

Explains how to connect and use remote control units with the Zeus2.

Basic operation

Turning the system on and off

Instructions for powering the Zeus2 unit on and off.

Display illumination

How to adjust screen brightness and use night mode.

Locking the touchscreen

Procedure to temporarily lock or unlock the touchscreen interface.

Touchscreen operation

Basic gestures and interactions for using the touchscreen.

Using menus and dialogs

How to navigate menus, dialog boxes, and use controls.

Selecting pages and panels

How to choose and activate different pages and panels on the display.

Creating a Man Overboard waypoint

Steps to create a MOB waypoint in emergency situations.

Screen capture

How to take and save screenshots of the Zeus2 display.

Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

How to change the background image on the Home page.

Adjusting panel size

How to resize panels in split-screen views.

Password protection

Setting up a PIN code to secure system settings.

Adding new favorite pages

Creating custom pages by combining panels.

Edit favorite pages

Modifying or removing existing favorite pages.

Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

Configuring the data displayed in the Instrument bar.

Charts

The Chart panel

Overview of the chart display and its elements.

Chart data

Information on available cartography sources and types.

Showing dual chart types

Displaying two different chart types simultaneously.

Selecting chart type

How to choose the desired chart type for a panel.

Panning the chart

Moving the chart display in different directions.

Chart scale

Zooming in and out on the chart display.

Vessel symbol

How the vessel's position is represented on the chart.

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

Options for chart orientation (North up, Heading up, Course up).

Displaying information about chart items

Accessing details for waypoints, routes, and other chart objects.

Using the cursor on the chart panel

Navigating and interacting with the chart using the cursor.

GoTo cursor

Navigating to a specific position using the cursor.

Saving waypoints

Creating and saving new waypoints on the chart.

Creating routes

Planning and creating navigation routes.

Measuring distance

Using the cursor to measure distances on the chart.

Find objects on chart panels

Searching for specific items or vessels on the chart.

3D charts

Using the 3D view for chart display and controlling the angle.

Chart overlay

Displaying radar, StructureScan, or weather data over the chart.

Insight charts

Specific options and settings for Insight chart data.

Navionics charts

Specific options and settings for Navionics chart data.

Jeppesen charts

Specific options and settings for Jeppesen chart data.

Chart settings

General settings and display options for chart panels.

Laylines

Configuring layline display on charts and SailSteer panels.

Course highway

Graphic presentation of cross track error limits for routes.

Waypoints, Routes, Tracks

Enabling display and management of waypoints, routes, and tracks.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

Creating and managing navigation waypoints.

Saving waypoints

Procedures for saving waypoints at specific locations.

Moving a waypoint

How to reposition an existing waypoint.

Edit a waypoint

Modifying all information related to a waypoint.

Waypoint alarm settings

Setting audible alarms for waypoints based on proximity.

Routes

Creating, editing, and navigating routes.

Creating a new route on the chart panel

Step-by-step guide to drawing a new route.

Edit a route from the chart panel

Modifying an existing route by adding or moving points.

Autorouting and Easy Routing

Using automatic features to suggest route points.

Converting Tracks to Routes

Transforming recorded tracks into navigable routes.

Tracks

Recording and displaying the vessel's historical path.

Creating new Tracks

Starting and managing the track recording function.

Tracks settings

Configuring how track points are recorded.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs

Accessing advanced functions for managing waypoints, routes, and tracks.

Navigating

Navigate to cursor position

Starting navigation towards a selected cursor point.

Navigate a route

Initiating navigation along a pre-defined route.

Starting a route from the chart panel

How to begin route navigation directly from the chart.

Start navigating a route from the Route dialog

Initiating route navigation via the dedicated Route dialog.

Cancel navigation

Stopping an active navigation sequence.

Navigating with the autopilot

Integrating autopilot for automated navigation.

Navigation settings

Configuring navigation parameters like method, radius, and alarms.

Coordinate system

Selecting formats for displaying latitude and longitude coordinates.

Phantom Loran

Enabling and configuring the Phantom Loran positioning system.

SailSteer panel

Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel

Customizing the data displayed on the SailSteer panel.

Sail Time calculations

System calculations for sailing distance, time, and ETA to waypoint.

SailSteer overlay

Displaying SailSteer data as an overlay on the chart.

Race panel

Display options

Selecting which data to show on the Race panel.

Start Line on Chart panel

Overlaying the race start line onto the chart display.

Start Line Data panel

Displaying detailed data related to the race start line.

Setting up a start line

Configuring the port and starboard ends of the race start line.

Start Line display

Visualizing the start line, boat position, and laylines.

Settings (Boat lengths)

Using boat lengths for race timer and bias advantage measurements.

What if?

Assessing potential changes in wind or tide for race strategy.

Race timer

Using the timer for countdowns or elapsed time tracking.

Time and Wind plots

The Time plot panel

Displaying historical data in time-based plots.

Selecting data (for Time Plot)

Customizing the data fields and time range for time plots.

Wind Plot panel

Displaying wind speed and direction history.

Autopilot

Safe operation with the autopilot

Important safety warnings and guidelines for autopilot use.

Activating the autopilot

Steps to engage the autopilot system.

Switching from automatic mode to manual steering

Transitioning the autopilot between automatic and manual control.

Autopilot indication on the pages

Visual cues indicating autopilot status on different displays.

The Autopilot panel

Overview of the dedicated autopilot display panel.

Mode overview

Detailed explanation of available autopilot steering modes.

Standby mode

How to put the autopilot into standby mode.

Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)

Using NFU mode for manual rudder control.

Follow-up steering (FU)

Using FU mode for proportional rudder control.

AUTO mode (auto compass)

Engaging automatic steering based on set heading.

Heading capture

How the autopilot captures the current heading during a turn.

Tacking in AUTO mode

Performing tacking maneuvers in AUTO mode.

NoDrift mode

Maintaining a course by compensating for drift.

Dodging

Using helm control to avoid obstacles while in NoDrift mode.

NAV mode

Steering the vessel to a waypoint or along a route.

WIND mode

Automatic steering based on apparent or true wind angle.

Tacking in WIND mode

Performing tacking maneuvers in WIND mode.

Gybing

Procedures for performing a gybe maneuver.

WIND Nav mode

Navigating using both wind and position data.

Turn pattern steering

Using automatic turn patterns for navigation.

Depth contour tracking, DCT™

Following a specific depth contour with the autopilot.

Using the Zeus2 in an AP24/AP28 system

Connecting and controlling the autopilot with AP24/AP28 units.

Using the autopilot in an EVC system

Integrating the autopilot with an EVC system.

Autopilot settings

Configuring chart compass, locking, and sea state filter.

Sailing parameters

Adjusting tack time and tack angle for sailing.

Wind function

Autopilot selection between apparent and true wind steering.

VMG optimizing

Optimizing performance for Velocity Made Good to wind.

Layline steering

Using laylines for efficient navigation and course correction.

Response

Adjusting steering response levels (HI/LO).

Automatic steering

Overview and adjustment of autopilot steering parameters.

Radar

The radar panel

Overview of the radar display and its elements.

Dual radar

Connecting and viewing two radar images simultaneously.

Selecting the radar source

Choosing which radar to display or overlay.

Radar overlay

Displaying radar images on the chart panel.

Selecting radar overlay source on chart panels

Setting the radar source for chart overlays.

Radar operational modes

Controlling radar scanner modes (Off, Standby, Transmit).

Radar Range

Adjusting the radar display range.

Dual range

Using independent range controls for dual radar systems.

Using the cursor on a radar panel

Navigating and interacting with the radar display using the cursor.

GoTo cursor

Navigating to a selected position on the radar image.

Saving waypoints

Saving waypoints from radar targets or positions.

Adjusting the radar image

Optimizing radar display with sensitivity and filtering.

Directional clutter rejection

Filtering unwanted radar echoes.

Gain

Controlling radar receiver sensitivity.

Sea clutter

Filtering echoes from waves and rough water.

Rain clutter

Reducing clutter caused by rain or weather.

Advanced radar options

Noise rejection, radar threshold, and target expansion settings.

Radar view options

Customizing radar display elements like symbology and trails.

Target trails

Setting the duration for radar target trails.

Clearing target trails from the panel

Temporarily removing target trails from the radar display.

The radar palette

Selecting color schemes for the radar display.

Radar orientation

Setting how the radar image is oriented (Heading, North, Course).

Positioning the radar center

Adjusting the radar PPI center and vessel movement display.

EBL/VRM markers

Using electronic bearing lines and variable range markers for measurements.

Setting a guard zone around your vessel

Defining radar zones to alert for target entry or exit.

MARPA targets

Tracking up to ten radar targets for collision avoidance.

Recording radar data

Saving radar data for later analysis or simulation.

Radar settings

General settings for radar symbology, bearings, and data bar.

Echosounder

The Echosounder image

Overview of the echosounder display and its components.

Zooming the Echosounder image

Adjusting the zoom level of the echosounder display.

Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel

Navigating and interacting with the echosounder display using the cursor.

GoTo cursor

Navigating to a selected position on the echosounder image.

Saving waypoints

Saving waypoints from echosounder readings.

Viewing Echosounder history

Reviewing previously recorded echosounder data.

Setting up the Echosounder image

Configuring depth range, auto/custom range settings.

Echosounder frequency

Selecting transducer frequencies for optimal sonar performance.

Color and gain settings

Adjusting image colors and gain for clarity.

Pausing the Echosounder

Temporarily stopping the echosounder display for examination.

Advanced Echosounder options

Noise rejection, TVG, and scroll speed settings.

Ping speed

Controlling the transducer's ping rate for optimal sonar.

Start recording log data

Beginning the recording of echosounder and StructureScan data.

Viewing the recorded sounder data

Reviewing saved echosounder log files.

Echosounder View options

Settings for split screen, zoom, and bottom lock modes.

Palettes

Selecting display palettes for various fishing conditions.

Echosounder settings

Configuring Echosounder source and installation.

StructureScan

The StructureScan image

Overview of the StructureScan display and its views.

Zooming the StructureScan image

Adjusting the zoom level of the StructureScan display.

Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel

Navigating and interacting with the StructureScan display.

Measuring distance

Measuring distances between points on the StructureScan image.

Saving waypoints

Saving waypoints from StructureScan data.

Viewing StructureScan history

Reviewing recorded StructureScan image history.

Setting up the StructureScan image

Configuring range, frequencies, and contrast settings.

Pausing the StructureScan image

Temporarily stopping the StructureScan display for examination.

Advanced StructureScan settings

TVG, flipping image, range lines, and recording data options.

StructureMap

The StructureMap image

Overlaying SideScan images onto a chart for visualization.

Activating Structure overlay

Turning on the Structure overlay feature on the chart.

StructureMap sources

Selecting live data or saved files for StructureMap.

StructureMap tips

Advice for optimal StructureMap scanning and conversion.

Recording StructureScan data

Recording StructureScan data for conversion to StructureMap.

Converting StructureScan data to StructureMap format

Creating StructureMap files from recorded StructureScan data.

Using StructureMap with mapping cards

Utilizing mapping cards with StructureMap feature.

Structure options

Adjusting settings for StructureMap display and sources.

ForwardScan

The ForwardScan image

Overview of the ForwardScan sonar display.

Setting up the ForwardScan image

Configuring depth, forward range, and noise rejection.

ForwardScan view options

Adjusting display options like palette, history, and zones.

Heading extension

Monitoring ForwardScan data on the chart panel via heading extension.

ForwardScan setup

Configuring critical ranges and depths for alarms.

Transducer angle

Adjusting transducer angle for optimal depth readings.

Depth offset

Compensating depth readings based on vessel draft or waterline.

Wireless connection

Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot

Establishing and ending connections to Wi-Fi hotspots.

GoFree Shop

Accessing the GoFree Shop for compatible content and software updates.

GoFree Controller & Viewer

Using mobile devices to view and control the system wirelessly.

Uploading log files to Insight Genesis

Transferring recorded log files for map creation.

Wireless settings

Configuring wireless network settings and device connections.

Remote controllers

Managing connected wireless devices for remote access.

Wireless devices

Viewing and managing wireless module and connected devices.

AIS

AIS target symbols

Understanding the different symbols used for AIS targets.

Viewing information about AIS targets

Searching for and viewing details of AIS targets.

Calling an AIS vessel

Initiating DSC calls to other vessels via VHF radio.

AIS SART

Receiving and displaying data from AIS SART beacons.

AIS SART alarm message

Handling alarm messages from AIS SART devices.

Vessel alarms

Setting alarms for target proximity and loss.

Dangerous vessel

Configuring alarms for vessels entering predefined CPA or TCPA.

AIS vessel lost

Setting alarms for vessels lost within a defined range.

Vessel message

Activating alarms for received AIS target messages.

Vessel settings

Configuring vessel MMSI, icon filters, and extension lines.

Defining dangerous vessels

Setting up invisible guard zones to identify dangerous targets.

Speed and course indication

Using extension lines to show target speed and course.

AIS icon orientation

Setting AIS icon orientation based on heading or COG.

Instrument panels

Dashboards

Overview of predefined dashboard styles for data display.

Customizing the Instruments panel

Changing gauges, layouts, and adding new dashboards.

Edit a dashboard

Step-by-step guide to modifying dashboard gauges and data.

Audio

Enabling audio

Activating audio devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network.

The Audio panel

Overview of the audio panel and its controls.

Audio control buttons

Details of icons for controlling audio sources and playback.

Audio tools

Tools for managing tuner, VHF, and playback functions.

Setting up the audio system

Configuring speakers, volume, and tuner regions.

Operating the audio system

Step-by-step guide to controlling the audio system.

Favorite channels

Creating and managing lists of favorite audio channels.

Sirius radio (North America only)

Using Sirius radio features, channels, and favorites.

Weather

Wind barbs

Understanding wind direction and speed indicators.

Showing weather details

Displaying detailed information for weather observations.

GRIB weather

Importing and displaying GRIB forecast data.

The GRIB weather display

Overlaying GRIB weather data on the chart panel.

Animating GRIB weather forecast

Visualizing weather system development through animation.

SiriusXM weather

Connecting to SiriusXM for weather data services.

Sirius status panel

Checking Sirius weather module signal and service status.

Sirius weather display

Overlaying Sirius weather information on the chart.

Sirius view options

Customizing weather display elements like precipitation and wave height.

Weather alarms

Setting up alarms for lightning, storms, or marine zone forecasts.

Video

The Video panel

Overview of the video display panel and its capabilities.

Setting up the video panel

Configuring video source, standard, and image adjustments.

FLIR camera control

Connecting and controlling a FLIR camera via the system.

Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera

Steps to connect and recognize a FLIR camera on the network.

Panning and tilting the FLIR camera

Controlling camera pan and tilt movements.

Zooming the FLIR video image

Adjusting zoom levels for digital and optical zoom.

The FLIR camera source options

Selecting daylight or infrared video sources and color schemes.

The FLIR camera’s home position

Setting and returning to the camera's home position.

Alarms

Alarm system

How the system monitors for dangerous situations and faults.

Type of messages

Classifying alarm messages by color code and importance.

Single alarms

Display format for individual alarm messages.

Multiple alarms

How multiple simultaneous alarms are displayed.

Acknowledging a message

Options for acknowledging and handling alarm messages.

Alarms dialog

Accessing and configuring alarm settings and history.

Tools

Waypoints/routes/tracks

Listing and managing waypoints, routes, and tracks.

Tides

Displaying tide information for nearby stations.

Alarms

Accessing lists of active alarms, history, and settings.

Settings

Providing access to application and system settings.

Vessels

Listing and viewing information about AIS, MARPA, and DSC vessels.

Sun, Moon

Displaying sunrise, sunset, and moonrise/moonset times.

Trip calculator

Tracking voyage and engine information.

Files

File management system for various data types.

Find

Search function for chart items like waypoints and tracks.

Simulator

Demo mode

Automatic demonstration of product features.

Simulator source files

Selecting data files for simulator operations.

Advanced simulator settings

Manually controlling simulator parameters like GPS source and sailing data.

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Recommended maintenance procedures for the unit.

Cleaning the display unit

Instructions for cleaning the screen safely.

Cleaning the media port door

How to clean the media port to prevent salt crystallization.

Checking the keys

Ensuring physical buttons are not stuck.

Checking the connectors

Visual inspection of unit connectors.

NMEA Data logging

Logging NMEA data for service and fault finding.

Exporting the log file

Saving log files to a chosen destination.

Software upgrades

Information on downloading and installing the latest software.

Backing up your system data

Recommended procedures for backing up user data and settings.

Export all Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Backing up all navigational data from the system.

Export region

Selecting a specific area for exporting data.

Purging Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Removing old data to improve system performance.

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