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B&G ZEUS3 User Manual

B&G ZEUS3
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Zeus
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Operator Manual
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B&G ZEUS3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size7", 9", 12", 16"
ChartplotterYes
Expandable StorageMicroSD card slot
GPS10 Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, NMEA 2000
SonarCHIRP
Operating SystemB&G software interface
Operating Voltage12V DC
Waterproof RatingIPX6/IPX7
Radar SupportYes, supports B&G radar systems

Summary

Introduction

Front controls

Describes the physical controls on the front of the Zeus3 unit.

The Home page

Explains the main screen for accessing applications and settings.

Application pages

Details how applications are displayed on panels.

Integration of 3rd party devices

Explains connecting and integrating third-party devices.

Basic operation

System Controls dialog

Provides quick access to basic system settings.

Turning the system on and off

Describes the procedure for powering the unit on and off.

Locking the touchscreen

Describes how to temporarily lock the touchscreen.

Touchscreen operation

Details basic touchscreen gestures and interactions.

Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

Guide to changing the background image of the Home page.

Configuring the WheelKey

Customizing the function of the WheelKey.

Password protection

Setting up a PIN code for system security.

Adding new favorite pages

Creating custom favorite pages for quick access.

Charts

The Chart panel

Overview of the chart display and its elements.

Chart data

Information on available cartography and data sources.

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

How chart orientation affects vessel display.

Using the cursor on the chart panel

How to use the cursor for navigation and selection.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

Defining and positioning waypoints on charts or images.

Routes

Creating and navigating a series of routepoints.

Tracks

Recording and displaying the vessel's path.

Dock-to-dock Autorouting and Easy Routing

Automatic route planning considering boat size and maps.

Navigating

Navigate to cursor position

Starting navigation towards a cursor-defined point.

Navigate a route

Following a pre-defined route.

Navigating with the autopilot

Using the autopilot for automated navigation.

Navigation settings

Configuring various navigation parameters.

SailSteer panel

SailSteer panel

Overview of the SailSteer display and its components.

Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel

Customizing the data displayed on the SailSteer panel.

Sail Time calculations

Calculating sailing times to waypoints.

SailSteer overlay

Overlaying SailSteer data onto the chart.

Race panel

Race panel

Functionality and purpose of the race panel.

Start Line on Chart panel

Displaying race start lines on the chart.

Setting up a start line

Step-by-step guide to configuring a race start line.

Race timer

Using the timer for race countdowns or elapsed time.

Time and Wind plots

The Time plot panel

Displays historical data in various layouts.

Wind Plot panel

Specialized plot for wind speed and direction history.

Selecting data

Customizing data fields and time ranges for plots.

PredictWind

PredictWind weather

Displaying GRIB weather overlays on charts.

PredictWind login credentials

Entering user credentials for PredictWind services.

Automatically download PredictWind weather files

Setting up automatic download of weather data.

PredictWind weather routing and departure planner

Planning optimal routes based on weather forecasts.

Autopilot

Safe operation with the autopilot

Important safety considerations when using autopilot.

Activating the autopilot

Steps to engage and disengage the autopilot.

Autopilot modes

Detailed explanation of various autopilot steering modes.

NAV mode

Autopilot steering to waypoints or routes using GPS data.

Radar

The radar panel

Overview of the radar display interface.

Dual radar

Using two radar sources simultaneously.

Radar operational modes

Controlling radar transmission states.

Setting a guard zone around your vessel

Defining areas for target detection alarms.

Echosounder

The Echosounder image

Overview of the echosounder display and its components.

Using the cursor on the image

Interacting with the echosounder image using the cursor.

Setting up the image

Adjusting echosounder display settings.

Echosounder settings

Configuring various echosounder display and source options.

StructureScan

The StructureScan image

Overview of the StructureScan display and its components.

Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel

Interacting with the StructureScan display using the cursor.

Setting up the StructureScan image

Configuring StructureScan image parameters.

Advanced StructureScan settings

Accessing advanced settings for StructureScan.

StructureMap

The StructureMap image

Overview of the StructureMap display and its interaction with charts.

Activating Structure overlay

Enabling StructureScan images on the chart.

StructureMap sources

Selecting data sources for StructureMap overlays.

StructureMap tips

Advice for optimizing StructureMap usage.

ForwardScan

The ForwardScan image

Explanation of the ForwardScan display elements.

Setting up the ForwardScan image

Configuring ForwardScan display parameters.

ForwardScan setup

Initial configuration steps for ForwardScan.

Critical forward range and Critical depth

Setting thresholds for critical zone detection.

Wireless connection

GoFree wireless connectivity

Overview of wireless capabilities and features.

Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot

Steps to connect to and disconnect from Wi-Fi hotspots.

Wireless settings

Configuring general wireless functionality.

Uploading log files to Insight Genesis

Sharing echosounder logs for map creation.

AIS

AIS target symbols

Explaining the various symbols used for AIS targets.

Calling an AIS vessel

Initiating DSC calls to AIS vessels.

Vessel alarms

Setting alarms for target proximity and status.

Vessel settings

Configuring vessel-specific settings related to AIS.

Instrument panels

The Instruments panels

Overview of instrument panels and their data display capabilities.

Dashboards

Predefined dashboard styles for different information types.

Customizing the Instruments panel

Personalizing gauges, layouts, and adding dashboards.

Edit a dashboard

Modifying the data displayed on a specific dashboard gauge.

Audio

Enabling audio

Steps to enable audio devices connected via NMEA 2000.

SonicHub 2 is Bluetooth enabled

Pairing the SonicHub 2 with Bluetooth devices.

The Audio panel

Overview of the audio control interface.

Setting up the audio system

Configuring speaker zones and master volume.

Weather

GRIB weather

Working with GRIB format weather forecast files.

Importing GRIB data

Loading GRIB files into memory for display.

Displaying GRIB weather as overlay

Showing GRIB data as an overlay on the chart.

Weather alarms

Setting alarms for weather conditions and watchboxes.

Video

The Video panel

Setting up the video display panel.

Setting up the video panel

Configuring video sources and display settings.

FLIR camera control

Controlling FLIR cameras connected to the system.

Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera

Steps to connect and recognize FLIR cameras.

Alarms

Alarm system

Overview of how the alarm system functions and alerts.

Type of messages

Classification of alarm messages by color and importance.

Acknowledging a message

Steps to acknowledge and handle alarm messages.

Alarms dialog

Accessing the main dialog for alarm settings.

Tools

Waypoints

Managing waypoint lists, routes, and tracks.

Alarms

Accessing alarm lists and settings.

Settings

Accessing application and system settings.

Files

Managing system files and SD card content.

Simulator

Demo mode

Running an automated demonstration of the unit's features.

Simulator source files

Selecting data files for simulator operation.

Advanced simulator settings

Manually controlling simulator parameters.

Maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Recommended routine care for the unit.

Cleaning the display unit

Instructions for safely cleaning the screen.

Software upgrades

Downloading and installing the latest software.

Backing up your system data

Regularly backing up system settings and data.

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