B&G Zeus2 Operator's Manual

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Preface

Disclaimer

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.

It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.

NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW.

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This manual represents the product as at the time of printing. Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.

Trademarks

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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)

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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 Zeus2 complies 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 Zeus2 section 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:

Note: 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 Zeus2 software 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 Zeus2 makes 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 X key or select the X in 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 "Software upgrades" on page 118.

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10 Introduction

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

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 Zeus2 in 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

The Echosounder image

72 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

Enabling audio

100 101 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

Note: 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

2 panels page

Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog.

3 panels page 4 panels page

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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Note: 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 "Adding new favorite pages" 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 Zeus2 system.

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 Zeus2 integrates 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 Zeus2 Installation 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 "Instrument panels" on page 99.

H5000 integration

The Zeus2 integrates 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 Zeus2 Installation 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.

Note: 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.

Note: 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 X key 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 X in the dialog's upper right corner or by

pressing the X key.

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 reentering 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.

Note: 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

Note: 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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Charts

The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, and display AIS targets.

You can overlay a radar image, a StructureScan image or weather information.

The Chart panel

1 MOB (Man Over Board) mark 2 Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional) 3 Waypoint with Laylines* 4 North indicator 5 Route* 6 Grid lines* 7 Track* 8 Range rings* 9 Chart range scale

10 Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on)

* Optional chart items. You turn the optional images on/off individually from the Chart settings dialog.

Chart data

The system is delivered with different embedded cartography depending on region. All units support Insight charts from Navico including Insight Genesis. The system also

supports charts from Navionics and Jeppesen as well as content created by a variety of third party mapping providers in the AT5 format. For a full selection of available charts, visit gofreeshop.com, c-map.jeppesen.com, or navionics.com.

Note: In this manual, all possible chart menu options are described. These options vary

depending on the chart you are using.

Charts on chart cards are shared over the Ethernet network, so only one chart card per vessel is required.

Note: The system does not automatically switch to embedded cartography if the chart card

is removed. A low-resolution chart will be displayed until you re-insert the card or manually switch back to the embedded cartography.

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Showing dual chart types

If you have different chart types available - embedded, in the card slot, or on the Ethernet network - you can show two different chart types simultaneously on a page with two chart panels.

You can select a dual chart panel by pressing and holding the Chart application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two chart panels.

Selecting chart type

You specify the chart type in the Chart panel by selecting one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option. If you have a multiple Chart panel, the chart type is set individually for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels, and then select one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel, and select an alternative chart type for this panel.

If you have identical charts available - built in, in the card slot or on the Ethernet network the system automatically selects the chart with most chart details for your displayed region.

Panning the chart

You can move the chart in any direction by dragging your finger on the screen. Select the Clear cursor menu option or press the X key to remove the cursor and cursor

window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the vessel position.

Chart scale

You zoom in and out on the chart by using the zoom panel icons, the rotary knob, or by using 2 fingers to pinch (zoom out) and spread (zoom in).

Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel.

Vessel symbol

When the Zeus2 has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark.

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

Chart orientation

Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right corner indicates the north direction.

North up Heading up Course up

North up

Displays the chart with north upward.

Heading up

Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directed upward. Heading information is received from a compass. If heading is not available, then the COG from the GPS is used.

Course up

Rotates the chart in the direction of the next waypoint when navigating a route or navigating to a waypoint. If not navigating the heading up orientation is used until navigation is started.

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Look ahead

Moves the vessel icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that you can maximize your view ahead.

Displaying information about chart items

When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic information for the selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's pop-up to display all available information for that item. You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu.

Note: If you are viewing applicable Jeppesen charts on your system, you can select marine

objects to display information about services and available multimedia (photos) associated with the location or object.

Note: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item information.

Using the cursor on the chart panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on the chart panel. When you activate the cursor, the cursor position window is displayed. When the cursor is

active, the chart does not pan or rotate to follow the vessel. Press the X key or select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and the cursor

window from the panel. This also centers the chart to the vessel position. Select the Restore cursor menu option to display the cursor in its previous location. The

Clear cursor and Restore cursor options are useful features for toggling between the vessel's current location and the cursor position.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

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Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

If your unit has a MARK key, you can press this key to immediately save a waypoint. If the cursor is active, the waypoint is saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active, the waypoint is saved at your vessel's position.

Creating routes

You can create routes as follows on the chart panel.

1. Position the cursor on the chart panel.

2. Select New followed by New route in the menu.

3. Tap the chart panel to position the first routepoint.

4. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints.

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Note: For more information, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks" on page 39.

Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position, or between 2 points on the chart panel.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance.

2. Start the measure function from the menu.

The measuring icons appear with a line drawn from the vessel center to the cursor

position, and the distance is listed in the cursor information window.

3. You can reposition the measuring points by dragging either icon as long as the measuring

function is active.

Note: The bearing is always measured

You can also start the measuring function without an active cursor. Both measuring icons are then initially located at the vessel position. The grey icon follows the vessel as the vessel moves, while the blue icon remains at the position given when you activated the function.

You terminate the measuring function by selecting the Finish measuring option or by pressing the X key.

from the grey icon to the blue icon.

Find objects on chart panels

You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. Activate the cursor on the panel to search from the cursor position. If the cursor is not active,

the system searches for items from the vessel's position.

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Note: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations and an

AIS receiver connected to search for vessels.

3D charts

The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours.

Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area

the chart appears flat.

When the 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons appear on the chart panel.

Panning the 3D chart

You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction.

Press the X key or select the Return to vessel menu option to stop panning, and to center the chart to vessel position.

Controlling the view angle

You can control the view angle by selecting the Rotate icon and then panning the chart panel.

• To change the direction you are viewing, pan horizontally

• To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically

Note: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle can be adjusted. The view

direction is controlled by the chart orientation setting. See "Positioning the vessel on the chart panel" on page 22.

Zooming a 3D chart

You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom panel icons or the rotary knob.

Chart overlay

Radar, Structure, and Weather information can be displayed as overlay on your chart panel. When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands to include basic functions for the

selected overlay. Radar, Structure, and Weather functions are described in separate sections in this manual.

Note: You can overlay the SailSteer image on the Chart. For more information, refer to

"SailSteer overlay" on page 44.

Insight charts

Insight specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Chart imagery style

The charts can be displayed in three imagery styles.

2D mapping style Shaded relief No contours

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Insight view options Chart detail

• Full

All available information for the chart in use.

• Medium

Minimum information sufficient for navigation.

• Low

Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation.

Insight chart categories

Insight charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see.

Land Exaggeration and Water Exaggeration

Graphical settings available in 3D mode only. Exaggeration is a multiplier applied to the drawn height of hills on land, and troughs in water to make them look taller or deeper.

Navionics charts

Navionics specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Community edits

Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics Community by users, and made available in Navionics charts.

For more information, refer to Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com.

Navionics view options Chart shading

Shading adds terrain information to the chart.

Navionics dynamic tide and current icons

Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information.

The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time.

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Dynamic tide information Dynamic current information

The following icons and symbology are used:

Current speed

The arrow length depends on the rate, and the symbol is rotated according to flow direction. Flow rate is shown inside the arrow symbol. The red symbol is used when current speed is increasing, and the blue symbol is used when current speed is decreasing.

Tide height

The gauge has 8 labels and is set according to absolute max/min value of the evaluated day. The red arrow is used when tide is rising, and the blue arrow is used when tide is falling.

Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units (unit of measurement) set by

user.

Easy View

Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text.

Note: There is no indication on the chart showing that this feature is active.

Photo overlay

Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions.

You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.

No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay

Photo transparency

The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo.

Minimum transparency Maximum transparency

Navionics Fish N' Chip

The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip (U.S. only) chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com.

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Depth highlight range

Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color. This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes. The range is only

as accurate as the underlying chart data, meaning that if the chart only contains 5 meter intervals for contour lines, the shading is rounded to the nearest available contour line.

No Depth highlight range Depth highlight range: 6 m - 12 m

Shallow water highlight

Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10

meters/30 feet).

No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m

Navionics chart settings Colored seabed areas

Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue.

Presentation type

Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types.

Annotation

Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available to display.

Chart details

Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.

Safety depth

The Navionics charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow and deep water.

Safety depth, based on a selected limit, is drawn without blue shading.

Note: The built in Navionics database features data down to 20 m, after which it is all white.

Contours depth

Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the selected safety depth value.

Rock filter level

Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well

below your vessel's draught.

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Jeppesen charts

Jeppesen tides and currents

The system can display Jeppesen tides and currents. With this information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and strength of currents and tides. This is an important tool when considering planning and navigation of a trip.

In large zoom ranges the tides and currents are displayed as a square icon including the letter T (Tides) or C (Current). When you select one of the icons, tidal or current information for that location are displayed.

Dynamic current data can be viewed by zooming inside a 1-nautical mile zoom range. At that range, the Current icon changes to an animated dynamic icon that shows the speed and direction of the current. Dynamic icons are colored in black (greater than 6 knots), red (greater than 2 knots and less than or equal to 6 knots), yellow (greater than 1 knot and less than or equal to 2 knots) or green (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location.

If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon.

Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons

Jeppesen specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Presentation

The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles.

Shaded relief No contours

Raster imagery

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Shaded relief

Shades seabed terrain.

No contours

Removes contour lines from the chart.

Raster charts

Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart.

Raster transparency

Controls the transparency of raster imagery.

High resolution bathymetry

Enables and disables higher concentration of contour lines.

Jeppesen view options Chart detail

• Full

All available information for the chart in use.

• Medium

Minimum information sufficient for navigation.

• Low

Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation.

Jeppesen chart categories

Jeppesen charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see.

Photo overlay

Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions.

You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes.

No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay

Photo transparency

The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo.

Minimum transparency Transparency at 80

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Depth palette

Controls the Depth palette used on the map.

Paper chart

Changes the appearance of the map to a paper chart style.

Safety depth

Jeppesen charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow (lighter shades) and deep (darker shades) water. After enabling Safety depth, specify the desired safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which depths will be drawn without blue shading.

Depth filter

Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit.

Shading

Shades different areas of the seabed, depending on the selected Shading category.

Note: Composition and Vegetation shading are not applicable to Jeppesen charts.

Depth 1 and Depth 2

Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors.

Custom

You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity (transparency) of color shading for Depth 1 and Depth 2.

3D exaggeration

Graphical settings that are available in 3D mode only. Exaggeration is a multiplier applied to the drawn height of hills on land, and troughs in water to make them look taller or deeper.

Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted.

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Chart settings

Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels.

3D boat selection

Determines which icon to use on 3D charts.

Boat settings

The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route. The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use the autorouting and easy routing features.

Range Rings

The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart scale.

Extension lines

Sets the lengths of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels shown as AIS targets.

A: Heading B: Course Over Ground (COG)

The lengths of the extension lines are either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel moves in the selected time period. If no options are turned on for the vessel then no extension lines are shown for your vessel.

Your vessel heading is based on information from the active heading sensor and the COG is based on information from the active GPS sensor.

For other vessels, COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system.

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Laylines

Configures the options for laylines on the chart and on the SailSteer panels. The image shows laylines from mark/waypoint with limits.

The following settings are available:

• Boat

Displays laylines from boat, indicating the target course.

• Always show boat laylines

Displays boat laylines.

• Mark

Displays laylines from mark/waypoint, indicating the target course to sail to reach the mark/ waypoint.

• Tidal flow correction

Calculates the tidal effect of the boat based on COG, and applies this information to the laylines.

• Overlapped

Extends the laylines beyond the tack/gybe intersection.

• Length

Sets the length of the laylines.

• Target wind angle

Defines the target for the TWA (True Wind Angle). The target can be read from your polar table, it can be read from the live measurements, or it can be manually entered upwind and downwind sailing angles.

• Limits

Sets the maximum tack/gybe time period to either side of the laylines. When turned on the limits are indicated with a dotted line on the chart and on the SailSteer panel.

ForwardScan

If you have ForwardScan and this option is selected, the ForwardScan heading extension is shown on the chart. Refer to "Heading extension" on page 88.

SailSteer overlay

Turns on/off viewing of SailSteer image overlay on the chart. Refer to "SailSteer overlay" on page

44.

Synchronize 2D/3D chart

Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a 2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side.

Pop-up information

Selects whether basic information for chart items is displayed when you select the item.

Grid lines

Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart.

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Course highway

Adds a graphic presentation of cross track error (XTE) limits to the route. For setting the XTE limit, see "XTE limit" on page 41.

Waypoints, Routes, Tracks

Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Also opens the Waypoints, Routes and Tracks dialogs you can use to manage them.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints

A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position information. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route.

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

Moving a waypoint

1. Select the waypoint you want to move

The waypoint icon expands to indicate that it is active

2. Activate the menu and select the waypoint in the menu

3. Select the move option

4. Select the new waypoint position

5. Press the Enter key or the rotary knob to confirm the new position.

The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position.

Edit a waypoint

You can edit all information about a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint's pop-up, by pressing the rotary knob, or

from the menu when the waypoint is activated. The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the Home page.

Waypoint alarm settings

You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create. The alarm is set in the

Edit Waypoint dialog.

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Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an

alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 112.

Routes

A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them.

When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed. The Zeus2 software version 3.0 includes support for Navionics Autorouting and Jeppesen

Easy Routing. This feature automatically suggest routepoints between the first and last routepoint of a route, or between selected routepoints in a complex route. You can use the feature when you create a new route, or you can use it to edit already saved routes.

Creating a new route on the chart panel

1. Activate the cursor on the chart panel.

2. Select the new route option from the menu.

3. Position the first waypoint on the chart panel.

4. Continue positioning new routepoints on the chart panel until the route is completed.

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Edit a route from the chart panel

1. Select the route to make it active.

2. Select the route edit option in the menu.

3. Position the new routepoint on the chart panel:

If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added between existing routepoints.

- If you set the new routepoint outside the route, the new routepoint is added after the last point in the route.

4. Drag a routepoint to move it to a new position.

5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu.

Note: The menu changes depending on the selected edit option. All edits are confirmed or

cancelled from the menu.

Autorouting and Easy Routing

The Autorouting and Easy Routing suggest new routepoint positions based on information in the map and on your boat's size. Before you can start using this feature the boat draught, width and height must be entered into the system. The boat settings dialog is automatically displayed if the information is missing when you start the feature.

Note: Zeus2 units designed for sale in the U.S. region do not have Autorouting or Easy

Routing capabilities. Autorouting or Easy Routing features are disabled on all non-U.S. units when they are used in U.S. territorial waters.

Note: It is not possible to start the Autorouting or Easy Routing if one of the selected

routepoints is located in an unsafe area. A warning dialog is displayed, and you have to move the relevant routepoint(s) to a safe area to proceed.

Note: If no compatible cartography is available, the Autorouting or Easy Routing menu

option is not available. Compatible cartography includes Jeppesen CMAP MAX-N+, Navionics + and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts please visit insightstore.navico.com, c-map.jeppesen.com or navionics.com.

1. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an existing route for editing.

2. Select Autorouting, followed by:

- Entire Route if you want the system to add new routepoints between the first and the last routepoint of the open route.

- Selection if you want to manually select the routepoints that define the limits for the autorouting, then select the relevant routepoints. Selected routepoints are colored red. Only two routepoints can be selected, and the system discards any routepoints between your selected start and end points.

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3. Select Accept to start the automatic routing.

When the automatic routing is completed the route appears in preview mode, and the

legs are color coded to indicate safe or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe), while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green (safe).

4. Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview mode.

5. Select Keep to accept the routepoints positions.

6. Eventually repeat step 2 (Selection) and step 3 if you want the system to automatically

position routepoints for other parts of the route.

7. Select Save to complete the automatic routing and save the route.

Autorouting and Easy Routing examples

• Entire route option used when first and last route points are selected.

First and last routepoint Result after automatic routing

• Selection option used for autorouting part of a route.

Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing

Creating routes using existing waypoints

You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from the Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by using the Routes tool on the Home page.

Converting Tracks to Routes

You can convert a track to a route from the Edit Track dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the track, then selecting the track's pop-up, pressing the rotary knob or selecting the info options from the menu.

The Edit Tracks dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Tracks tool on the Home page.

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The Edit Route dialog

You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up, by pressing the rotary knob, or from the menu.

The dialog can also be accessed by using the Routes tool on the Home page.

Tracks

Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Tracks can be converted to routes from the Edit dialog.

From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw the vessel's movement on the chart panel. The system continues to record the Tracks until the length reaches the maximum points, and then automatically begins overwriting the oldest points.

The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks dialog.

Creating new Tracks

You can start a new track from the Tracks dialog, activated by using the Tracks tool on the Home page.

Tracks settings

Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments whose length depends on the frequency of the recording.

You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered.

Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible.

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Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs

The Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items.

The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page.

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Navigating

The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined route.

If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel.

For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks" on page 35.

Navigate to cursor position

You can start navigating to a cursor position on any chart, radar, or Echosounder panel. Position the cursor at the selected destination on the panel, and then select the Goto

Cursor option in the menu.

Note: The Goto Cursor menu option is not available if you are already navigating.

Navigate a route

You can start navigating a route from the chart panel or from the Route dialog. When route navigation is started, the menu expands and shows options for canceling the

navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and for restarting the route from current vessel position.

Starting a route from the chart panel

Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation option from the menu. You can select a routepoint to start navigating from a selected position.

Start navigating a route from the Route dialog

You can start navigating from the Route dialog, activated by:

• Selecting the Route tool from the Home page

• Selecting the route details from the menu

Cancel navigation

When you are navigating, the menu includes an option for cancelling the navigation.

Navigating with the autopilot

When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode.

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If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from the pilot menu later on.

For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 52.

Navigation settings

Navigation method

Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing between any two points on a chart.

The Great circle route is the shortest path between two points. However, if you are to travel along such a route, it would be difficult to steer manually as the heading would constantly be changing (except in the case of due north, south, or along the equator).

Rhumb lines are tracks of constant bearing. It is possible to travel between two locations using Rhumb line computation, but the distance would usually be greater than if Great circle is used.

Arrival radius

Sets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint. The vessel is considered arrived at the waypoint when it is within this radius.

XTE limit

This setting defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route, if the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated.

Arrival alarm

When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm is activated when the vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival radius.

Magnetic variation

Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and magnetic bearings, caused by different locations of the Geographic and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such as iron deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings.

When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic north to true north. Select manual mode if you need to enter your own local magnetic variation.

Datum

Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the Zeus2. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly

to match your paper charts.

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Coordinate system

Several coordinate systems can be used to control the format for latitude and longitude coordinates displayed on the chart panel.

Phantom Loran

Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system.

Loran settings

Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel.

The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation.

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SailSteer panel

The SailSteer panel provides a composite view of key sailing data. All data is displayed relative to the yacht’s bow, providing a clear and easy to understand image of important sailing data.

The SailSteer panel can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the panel is dependent on available panel size.

1 User configurable data fields 2 Vessel heading 3 COG (Course Over Ground) 4 Apparent wind* 5 Port and starboard laylines.

Refer to "Chart settings" on page 32.

6 Magnetic or True reference 7 TWA (True Wind Angle) - Green if on TWA upwind or downwind. Blue if off target

by 10º or more, or on a free leg. The indicator will fade from blue to green the closer you get to the exact angle.*

8 Bearing to current waypoint

9 Active (next) waypoint ID, routepoint ID, or cursor 10 Rudder angle 11 Magnetic variation 12 Tide rate and relative direction*

* Optional images. You can turn the optional images on/off from the menu.

Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel

Data sources connected to the system can be viewed on the SailSteer panel.

1. Select the SailSteer panel to make it active.

2. Select the MENU button and select the edit option.

Edit mode is indicated in top of the panel.

3. Select the instrument field you want to change.

- The selected field has a highlighted frame.

4. Select the MENU button again to select info.

5. Repeat the steps to change other instrument fields.

6. Save your settings by selecting the save option in the menu.

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Sail Time calculations

The system calculates the time and distance to a waypoint taking into consideration that the vessel is sailing on a layline course to the waypoint. Data showing time calculations will be indicated with an -S extension:

DTW-S Sailing Distance to Waypoint TTW-S Sailing Time to Waypoint ETA-S Sailing Estimated Time of Arrival

SailSteer overlay

You can overlay the SailSteer image on the Chart. You toggle the SailSteer image overlay on and off in the Chart setting dialog.

Note: If both the SailSteer image and autopilot compass overlays are enabled then only the

SailSteer overlay is shown.

Note: SailSteer overlay is not shown when the cursor is activate or when panning the chart.

Select the clear cursor option to display the SailSteer overlay again.

Note: If the Look ahead menu option is selected, then the Heading up orientation must

also be selected in order to display the SailSteer overlay. If the Look ahead menu option is not selected, then the SailSteer overlay is displayed with all the orientation settings: North

up, Heading up, and Course up.

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Race panel

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

Note: The Race start line feature requires an H5000 system that includes a Hydra, Hercules, or

Performance CPU running on your NMEA2000 network.

Select the Race button on the Home page to display the Race panel.

Display options

Use the Race panel menu to specify if you want to display the Race Timer, What if? data, Start Line Data, or Start Line display (display the boat and start line in graphical format).

Start Line on Chart panel

You can display a race start line overlaid on the Chart panel. The start line data can be displayed in the Instrument page. The start line calculations are done in the H5000.

Viewing the start line on the chart panel allows the navigator to assess around the starting area for hazards. Use the laylines to see where the likely tracks into and out of the starting area will be relative to the chart data.

The solid black line indicates the start line (between the two starting marks) on the chart panel. You can switched off the start line overlaid on the Chart if desired.

Start Line Data panel

Select the Start Line Data menu option to show the Start Line Data panel. The Start Line Data panel shows start line data and a graphical representation of the start line in the same way as an H5000 Graphic Display. It displays boat distance from the start line, tide direction, recommended start end bias and what advantage in degrees and distance the biased end will give.

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Start line end not set (position not recorded)

Start line end set (position recorded)

Start line end stale (historic start line position) Start line end becomes stale at 23:59 hrs on the day it was recorded but remains valid.

Invalid start line - One or more ends invalid (position not recorded) Start line - Blue - Square line - No bias advantage

Start line - Red & Arrow left - Port end bias

Start line - Green & Arrow right - Starboard end bias

Tide direction indicator

Data displayed on start line panel

The following data is displayed on the start line panel:

• DIST P - Distance to port end of start line

• DIST BEHIND LINE - Distance to start line (perpendicular)

• DIST S - Distance to starboard end of start line

• BIAS - Start line bias angle

• RACE TIMER - Time on the race timer

• BIAS ADV - Bias advantage (boat lengths)

Setting up a start line

The start line is a visual aid that shows the distance from the boat to the start line, tide direction, recommended start end bias, and what advantage in degrees and distance the biased end will give. The start line is a line between the port and starboard end points.

Note: The start line information between the MFD and the H5000 is shared. The start line

data numbers are calculated on the H5000 CPU and sent across the network. There is only one start line. If you set the start line on the MFD, it will show on the H5000 Graphic Display and vice-versa.

Menu options let you use different methods for setting the port and starboard start line ends. You can ping them, set them at cursor position, specify coordinates, and set one based on the setting of the other. You can also edit waypoints to create start line end points. After the ends are set you can nudge each end to move them, if needed.

The menu options to set the port and starboard start line end points are available in both the Chart panel and the Race panel.

Setting start line end points by pinging

Setting the start line end points by pinging requires maneuvering the boat to each end of the start line and then pinging.

Note: Before setting the start line position using the ping method, it is important that the

Bow off set is updated to negate the difference between the GPS position and the bow of the vessel.

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1. Approach the port end of the start line.

2. When the boat reaches the port end of the start line, open the menu and select Start Line,

Port end, and then Ping port. The port end mark on the start line panel becomes solid red,

indicating it is set.

3. Approach the starboard end of the start line.

4. When the boat reaches the starboard end of the start line, open the menu and select Start

Line, Starboard end, and then Ping. Starboard. The starboard end mark on the start line

panel becomes solid green indicating it is set.

The start line end points are set and can be viewed on the Chart panel and Start line panel.

Setting end points at cursor position

1. Open the Chart panel and move the cursor to the position in the chart where you want the

port end point to be.

2. Open the menu and select Start line, Port end, and then Set at cursor.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the starboard end point.

The start line end points are set and can be viewed on the Chart panel and Start line panel.

Setting end points at coordinates

Select the Set coordinate Port and then the Set coordinate Starboard menu options to enter the coordinates of the port and starboard end points.

Setting end points from each other

Use the Set from stbd Port and Set from port Starboard menu options to set the Range and Bearing of the end points from each other.

Removing end points and the start line

Use the Clear Port or Clear Starboard menu options to remove the start points. When both are removed, the start line is removed.

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Start Line display

Select the Start Line menu option to show the Start Line display in the Race panel. The Start Line display shows the configured start line in scale with your boat, allowing you to clearly see distance to line and position relative to the laylines. All start settings are also shown on this display.

1 Start line 2 Square wind line - drawn from biased start line end perpendicular to True Wind

Direction

3 Distance (perpendicular) behind line 4 Boat (drawn to scale) 5 Distance to starboard end of start line 6 Grid 7 Starboard tack layline to the starboard start line end point 8 Advantage gained by starting at favored end

9 Port tack layline to the starboard start line end point 10 Race Timer 11 Starboard tack laylines to the port start line end point 12 Start Line bias angle 13 Port tack laylines to the port start line end point 14 Tide arrow (relative to start line) 15 Extension line 16 Distance to port end of start line

In addition, when a target boat speed is available (from the Hercules Polar table or manual setting in the Zeus2 Laylines setup) a Zero Burn line may be shown, parallel with the start line,

which indicates the distance you should be from the starting line as time counts down.

Settings

Boat lengths

Select the Use boat lengths setting to show the distance behind the line and Bias advantage in boat length data measurements on the Start line panel. Showing the measurements in boat lengths can give a clearer indication of the distance from your boat to the start line.

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Show layline grids

Select Grid to show layline grids in the start line diagram. The grid is a background that is aligned with the laylines. They can give a clearer indication of possible runs to the start line.

What if?

Select the What if? in the menu to display navigation data in the Race panel and to change variables to see what could happen. This is a tool for assessing potential changes in wind or tide in current and future legs of the course.

Deselect Live and enter parameters for the wind, tide, or both to see how data might change for the leg. For example, if you can see the sea breeze building in with boats sailing different angles on the horizon, you can enter this data to estimate the effect.

Race timer

The race timer can be used to countdown to zero from a speciﬁed time, ideal for counting down to a race start. It can also be used to count up from zero to record the elapsed time. You can start and stop the timer, reset it, sync it, and specify a start value.

You can display the Race timer from the Race panel menu, or by selecting Trip Calculator from the Tools panel.

The Timer set value is in hh:mm, the timer counter shows in mm:ss, with the hours showing to the right of the minutes and seconds.

Race timer panel

Race Timer in the Trip Log

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Race timer controls

You can access Race timer controls from the Race panel menu. You can also access them at the bottom of the Race timer panel displayed from the Home page and the Race timer panel displayed from the Trip Calculator (Tool panel). Different controls are enabled depending on if the timer is started or stopped.

Set start value

Set a time value which the timer shall use to count down to the start time of the race. The timer starts counting down when you select Start.

Start/Stop timer

The timer can be started at any time by selecting Start. If a time value is preset, the timer counts down. If the start value is set to zero (00:00) when the timer is started, the timer begins counting up, recording the elapsed time.

To stop the timer from counting select Stop.

Reset

Resets the timer to the start value. If the timer is running when Reset is selected, it continues to run from the start value.

Sync

When the timer is counting down selecting Sync synchronizes the time up or down to the nearest full minute.

Auto start trip

When Auto start trip is selected, the Trip Log records your time and mileage from the moment the countdown timer begins counting up from zero.

Rolling timer

When Rolling timer is selected, the timer restarts the countdown timer every time it reaches zero. It continues to do this until the timer is stopped.

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Time and Wind plots

The system can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels.

The Time plot panel

The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows. You can also select the layout from the menu.

You can select which data to present on a time plot panel, and you can define the time range for each plot.

Layout 1 Layout 2

Missing data

If the data is unavailable, the relevant plot turns into a dashed line and flattens out at the point the data was lost. When the data becomes available again, a dashed line joins up the two points showing an average trend line bridging the missing data.

Selecting data

Each data field can be changed to show the preferred data type and the time range.

1. Select the edit option from the menu

2. Activate the field you want to edit

3. Change the information type and eventually the range

4. Save your changes

The data available for the Time plots are by default the sources used by the system. If more than one data source is available for a data type you can select to show alternative data source in the Time plot. You change the data type by using the data source option in the menu.

Wind Plot panel

A Wind Plot is a special type of Time Plot specifically designed to help you understand recent changes in wind speed and direction. The Wind Plot panel includes wind direction and wind speed. The graphics are configured vertically with the newest data being displayed at the top of the screen.

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Autopilot

If an AC12N, AC42N, or an H5000 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality is available in the system.

The system does not allow for more than one autopilot computer on the network. The Zeus2 automatically detects the autopilot computer available on the network and

presents settings, configuration and user options for the connected computer. The Zeus2 Installation manual describes installation and configuration of the AC12N and

AC42N autopilot computers. H5000 specific options are found in the separate H5000 Installation manual delivered with the H5000 Pilot.

An Autopilot is designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions with minimal helm movements.

Safe operation with the autopilot

Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace

a human navigator.

Activating the autopilot

You activate the autopilot from any panel by pressing the STBY/AUTO key, followed by selecting a mode in the Autopilot Controller.

Switching from automatic mode to manual steering

You switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any automatic operation mode by a short press on the STBY/AUTO key.

Note: If the Zeus2 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control

of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system" on page 60.

Autopilot indication on the pages

1 Autopilot indication in Status bar

2 Autopilot pop-up

3 Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

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Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar

The Status bar shows autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected to the network.

Icons are included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another autopilot control unit.

Autopilot pop up

You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up. The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for all pages except when an

Autopilot panel is active. As long as the autopilot pop-up is active, you cannot operate the background panel or its

menu. You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the X in the upper right corner, or by

pressing the X key. You turn it on again by pressing and holding the STBY/AUTO key, or by selecting the autopilot tile in the instrument bar.

The following pop-ups are available:

• Autopilot controller, showing active mode, heading, rudder and various steering

information depending on active autopilot mode. Manual adjustments to the set heading can only be made when the port and starboard arrow indicators are illuminated red and green.

• Mode selection, includes access to turn pattern selection.

• Turn pattern selection

Autopilot controller Mode selection Turn pattern selection

Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

You can select to show the autopilot tile in the Instrument bar. If the autopilot pop-up is turned off you can turn it on by selecting the tile in the Instrument

bar.

The Autopilot panel

The autopilot panel is used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page.

The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependent on available panel size.

Data fields

The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel:

CTS Course to steer DTD Distance to destination WPT DIST Distance to next waypoint

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SOG Speed over ground COG Course over ground XTE Cross track error (L: left or R: right)

Mode overview

The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the mode depend on boat type and available inputs, as shown in the following list:

• Standby

Standby mode used when manually steering at the helm. Compass and rudder angle is shown on the display.

• NFU

Non-Follow Up steering where the rudder movement is controlled by using the Port and Starboard keys in the Pilot pop-up, or by another NFU unit.

• FU

Follow-up steering where the rudder angle is set by the rotary knob or by another FU unit.

• AUTO

Automatic steering where the set heading is maintained.

• Heading capture

Aborts the turn and uses the instantaneous compass reading as set heading.

• Turn patterns

Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering patterns.

• Tacking

Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Tacking with a fixed angle.

• NoDrift

Automatic steering, keeping the vessel on a straight bearing line by compensating for drift.

• Dodging

Returns to NoDrift mode after a heading change.

• NAV

Navigation steering. Steers the vessel to a specific waypoint or through a route.

• WIND

Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Automatic steering where the vessel heading is changed to maintain a set wind angle.

• Tacking/Gybing

Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Tacking/Gybing with apparent or true wing angle as reference.

• WIND Nav

Only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Automatic steering, using both wind and GPS data to steer the vessel to a specific waypoint or through a route.

Standby mode

Standby (STBY) mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm.

• Switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by a short press on the STBY/AUTO

key.

Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)

In NFU mode you use the port and starboard arrow buttons in the autopilot pop-up to control the rudder. The rudder will move as long as the button is pressed.

• Activate NFU mode by selecting the port or starboard arrow button in the pop-up when the

autopilot is in STBY or FU mode. You return to STBY mode by a short press on the STBY/AUTO key.

Follow-up steering (FU)

In FU mode you use the rotary knob to control the rudder angle. Press the rotary knob, then turn the knob to set the rudder angle. The rudder moves to the commanded angle and then stop.

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• You select FU mode from the autopilot pop-up

Note: If the autopilot pop-up is closed or if an alarm dialog is activated on the unit

controlling the autopilot in FU mode, the autopilot automatically changes to STBY mode.

Warning: While in FU mode you cannot take manual control of the wheel.

AUTO mode (auto compass)

In AUTO mode the autopilot issues rudder commands required to steer the vessel automatically on a set heading.

• You select AUTO mode from the autopilot pop-up. When the mode is activated, the

autopilot selects the current boat heading as the set heading.

Changing set heading in AUTO mode

You adjust the set heading by using the rotary knob, the Port/Starboard arrow buttons in the autopilot pop-up, or by selecting the Heading tile in the autopilot pop-up and then entering the desired heading value.

An immediate heading change takes place. The new heading is maintained until a new heading is set.

Heading capture

When the vessel is turning in AUTO mode, an instant reset of the mode activates the heading capture function. This automatically cancels the turn, and the vessel continues on the heading read from the compass the very moment you re-activated the mode.

Tacking in AUTO mode

Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for boat type SAIL in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your boat. Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat.

Tacking in AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode. In AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. For more details, see "Tacking - WIND mode" on page 57.

You initiate the tack function from AUTO mode. When tacking direction is selected the autopilot changes the current set course according to

the set fixed tacking angle. You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the

opposite tacking direction. When interrupted the boat returns to the previous set heading.

NoDrift mode

NoDrift mode combines the autopilot and the positioning information from the GPS. In NoDrift mode the vessel is steered along a calculated track line in a direction set by the

user. If the vessel's heading is drifting away from the original heading due to current and/or wind, the vessel follows the line with a crab angle.

1. Turn the vessel to the desired heading

2. Activate the NoDrift mode. The autopilot draws an invisible bearing line based on current

heading from the boat’s position

Unlike in AUTO (compass) mode, the autopilot now uses the position information to calculate the cross track error, and automatically keeps your track straight.

You use the port/starboard arrow panel buttons in the autopilot pop-up or the rotary knob to reset the bearing line while in NoDrift mode.

Dodging

If you need to avoid an obstacle when using NoDrift mode, you can set the autopilot to STBY and power steer or use the helm until the obstacle is passed.

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If you return to NoDrift mode within 60 seconds you can select to continue on previous set bearing line.

If you do not respond, the dialog disappears and the autopilot goes to NoDrift mode with current heading as set bearing line.

NAV mode

Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open waters.

You can use the autopilot to automatically steer the boat to a specific waypoint location, or along a pre-defined route. The position information from the GPS is used to change the course to steer to keep the boat on the track line and to the destination waypoint.

Note: To obtain satisfactory navigation steering, the Zeus2 must have valid position input.

Autosteering must be tested and determined satisfactory prior to entering the NAV mode.

Start automatic navigating

When you start navigating a route or to a waypoint from the chart panel, you are prompted to set the autopilot to NAV mode. If you reject this request, you can start NAV mode from the autopilot mode menu.

When NAV mode is initiated, the autopilot automatically keeps the vessel on the leg. When the vessel reaches the arrival circle for a routepoint, the autopilot gives an audible

warning and displays a dialog with the new course information. If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the Navigation change limit, the autopilot automatically changes the course. If the required course change to next waypoint in a route is more than the set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable.

Note: For information about navigation settings, refer to "Navigation settings" on page 41.

Waypoint arrival circle

The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a route.

The arrival circle (1) should be adjusted according to boat speed. The higher the speed, the wider the circle. The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth turn onto the next leg.

The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle when creating the route.

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X axis = Boat speed in knots

Y axis = Arrival circle, radius in 1/100 Nm

Example: With the speed of 20 knots you should use a waypoint circle with radius 0.09 Nm.

Note: The distance between any waypoints in a route must not be smaller than the radius of

the waypoint arrival circle.

WIND mode

Note: The WIND mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

Before the WIND mode is started it must be verified that valid input from wind transducer is available.

Initiate wind steering as follows;

1. Switch the Autopilot to AUTO mode

2. Adjust the boat heading until wind angle is according to the angle you want to maintain

3. Select the mode indication in the autopilot controller to activate the autopilot menu, and

select WIND mode

The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the WIND mode is selected. From that point the autopilot changes the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change.

Tacking in WIND mode

Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for boat type SAIL in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

Tacking in WIND mode as compared to AUTO mode is performed when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference. The true wind angle should be less than 90 degrees.

The rate of turn during the tack will be given by the Tack time defined in the sailing parameter setup. The tack time is also controlled by the speed of the boat to prevent loss of speed during a tack.

You can initiate the tack function from WIND mode. When you initiate the tacking, the autopilot immediately mirrors the set wind angle to the

opposite side of the bow. You can interrupt the tack operation as long as the tack dialog is open by selecting the

opposite tacking direction. When interrupted, the boat returns to the previous set heading.

Gybing

Gybing is possible when the true wind angle is larger than 120°. The time to make a gybe is determined by the speed of the boat to make it as quick as

possible within control.

Tack and gybe prevent

You should use the autopilot with care when beating and running.

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If the sails are unbalanced when beating, yaw forces from the sails can drive the boat into the wind. If the boat is driven beyond the set minimum wind angle, the thrust from the sails suddenly disappears and reduces the boat speed. The boat becomes more difficult to steer as the rudder becomes less effective.

The tack prevent function in WIND mode has been implemented to avoid such situations. It reacts immediately when the apparent wind angle becomes 5° less than the set minimum wind angle, and more rudder is commanded.

When running, it is difficult to steer the boat with waves coming sideways or from behind. The waves can yaw the boat into an unwanted gybe; this can be hazardous for both the crew and the mast.

The gybe prevent function is activated when the actual apparent wind angle becomes greater than 175° or gets opposite to the set wind angle. More rudder is commanded to prevent an unwanted gybe.

The tack and gybe prevent functions are not a guarantee against getting into a hazardous situation. If the effect of the rudder and/or drive unit is not adequate, a dangerous situation may occur. Pay particular attention in such situations.

WIND Nav mode

Note: The WIND Nav mode is only available if the system has been set up for sailboat in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

In WIND Nav mode the autopilot steers the boat given both wind and position data. In this mode the autopilot calculates the initial course change needed to navigate towards

the active waypoint, but the pilot also utilizes the current wind direction in the calculation.

Turn pattern steering

The autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features when the autopilot is in AUTO mode.

Note: The turn steering option is not be available if the boat type is set to SAIL in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog, instead the tack/gybe feature is implemented.

Initiating a turn

You start the turn by selecting the relevant turn icon, followed by selecting the port or starboard options in the turn dialog to select the turn direction.

Stopping the turn

You can stop the turn from within the turn dialog. At any time during a turn you can select Autopilot standby in the System Controls dialog

to return to STBY mode and manual steering. You can also stop a turn by pressing the STBY/AUTO key to return to STBY mode and

manual steering.

Turn variables

The turn steering options, except the C-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn and at any time when the boat is in a turn.

U-turn

U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite direction. The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be changed during the turn.

Note: Refer to the separate Zeus2 Installation manual for information about Rate limit

settings.

C-turn

Steers the vessel in a circle. You can adjust the Rate of turn from the turn dialog before the turn is initiated and during

the turn. Increasing the turn rate makes the vessel turn a smaller circle.

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Spiral turn

Spiral-turn makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. You set the initial radius before the turn is initiated, and the change per turn during the turn. If the change per turn is set to zero, the vessel turns in a circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius.

Zigzag turns

Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern. For navigating in a zigzag pattern, you set the initial heading change before the turn is

started. During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading change, and the leg distance.

Square turn

Makes the vessel automatically turn 90° after having travelled a defined leg distance. At any time during the turn you can change the main heading and the distance of the leg

until the vessel makes a new 90° turn.

Lazy S-turn

Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. You set the selected heading change before the turn is started. During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading change and the turn radius

from within the turn dialog.

Depth contour tracking, DCT

If the system has Echosounder input, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour.

Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use

it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area.

Use the following process to initiate DCT steering:

1. Ensure that you have depth reading on the panel or on a separate depth instrument.

2. Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth contour.

3. Activate AUTO mode, select depth contour steering and monitor the depth reading.

4. Select the port or starboard option in the turn dialog to initiate the depth contour steering

to follow the bottom sloping to starboard or to port:

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Port option

(depth decreases to port)

The following parameters are available for depth contour tracking:

Depth gain

This parameter determines the ratio between commanded rudder and the deviation from the selected depth contour. The higher depth gain value the more rudder is applied.

If the value is too small, it takes a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth contour, and the autopilot fails to keep the boat on the selected depth.

If the value is set too high, the overshoot increases and the steering is unstable.

Contour Cross Angle (CCA)

The CCA is an angle that is added to or subtracted from the set course. With this parameter you can make the boat yaw around the reference depth with lazy-s

movements. The larger the CCA, the bigger yawing is allowed. If you the CCA set to zero there are no lazy-

s movements.

Starboard option

(depth decreases to starboard)

Using the Zeus2 in an AP24/AP28 system

Command transfer

If your Zeus2 is connected to an autopilot system including an AP24 or AP28 control unit, only one control unit can be active at the same time. An inactive control unit is indicated with a square with a cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

You take command from an inactive control unit by pressing the STBY/AUTO key to bring up the mode selection menu, and then confirming active mode.

Locking remote stations

The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that disables autopilot control from other units. A locked control unit is indicated with a key symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.

When the remote lock function is enabled on an AP24/AP28 control unit, only the active control unit stays in command. No transfer of command to Zeus2 or other autopilot control

units on the system can take place. You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command.

Using the autopilot in an EVC system

When the Zeus2 is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode.

The mode indicator on the pilot pop-up is replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override. The system returns to Zeus2 control in standby mode if no rudder command is given from

the EVC system within a predefined period.

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Autopilot settings

Chart compass

You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel.

Locking autopilot operation from a unit

You can lock a Zeus2 unit to prevent unauthorized operation of the autopilot. When the unit is locked this is indicated with a lock symbol and with text in the pop-up. No automatic modes can be selected from a locked unit.

Note: The lock function is not available on a unit which has autopilot control!

If the Zeus2 is part of an AP24/AP28 system, all other autopilot control units can be locked for autopilot control from the AP24/ AP28 control unit.

Sea state filter

The Seastate filter is used to reduce rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather. Setting options are:

• OFF

Seastate filter is disabled. This is the default setting.

• AUTO

Reduces rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather by an adaptive process. The AUTO setting is recommended if you want to use the seastate filter.

• MANUAL

Linked to the steering response control settings described previously. It may be used to manually find the optimum combination of course keeping and low rudder activity in rough but steady sea conditions.

Sailing parameters

Note: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the

Autopilot Commissioning dialog.

Tack time

When performing a tack in WIND mode, the rate of turn (tack time) can be adjusted. This gives single-handed sailors time to handle the boat and the sails during a tack.

A turn performed without shifting wind side, is also made at a controlled turn rate.

Tack angle

This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in AUTO mode. By pressing the port and starboard indicators in the autopilot pop-up the course changes as much as this value.

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Wind function

With wind function set to AUTO, the autopilot automatically selects between apparent and true wind steering. AUTO is default and recommended for cruising.

When the boat is running, it is also surfing on the waves. This may lead to significant changes in boat speed, and thereby also changes in apparent wind angle. True wind steering is therefore used when running, while steering to apparent wind is used when beating or reaching.

Apparent wind steering is preferred when you want to achieve maximum boat speed. The autopilot tries to maintain a constant apparent wind angle to get maximum thrust from a given trim of the sails.

When sailing in closed waters, the apparent wind angle may change temporarily due to wind gusts. It may then be preferred to sail to the true wind.

VMG optimizing

You can optimize the VMG to wind. When selected, the function is active for 5–10 minutes after a new wind angle has been set and only when beating.

Layline steering

Layline steering is useful when navigating. Cross Track Error (XTE) from the navigator keeps the boat on the track line. If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0.15 NM, the autopilot calculates the layline and track towards the waypoint.

Response

By default the system switches between HI/LO parameter set based on speed (motor boats) or speed and wind (sail boats). You can however manually select which parameter set that shall be used.

HI or LO must be selected if no speed input is available. You can manually fine tune each of the two (HI/LO) parameter sets. Level 4 is default with

parameter values as set by the autotune function. If no autotune is made (not recommended) the level 4 values are the factory default values.

A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a more “loose” steering. A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides a more “tight” steering. A too

high response level causes the boat to start lazy-s movements.

Automatic steering

This option displays an overview of all autopilot steering parameters, and you can adjust parameters if required.

For more details, refer to the separate Zeus2 Installation manual.

Installation

Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate Zeus2 Installation manual.

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Radar

The radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other panels. The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay on a chart panel. For more information,

see "Chart overlay" on page 25.

Note: Radar overlay requires data from the heading sensor.

The radar panel

1 Range 2 Orientation 3 Motion 4 Compass* 5 Heading line* 6 Rotary controls 7 Range rings* 8 Range markers* 9 Data bar

* Optional radar symbology. Radar symbology can be turned ON/OFF collectively from the Radar menu, or individually as

described in "Radar settings panel" on page 70.

Dual radar

You can connect to any combination of two supported radars and see both radar images at the same time.

Note: Interference will be seen on the Broadband Radar on most ranges when a pulse and a

Broadband radar are transmitting at the same time on the same boat. We recommend to only transmit on one radar at a time. For example, transmit Broadband radar for typical navigational usage, or pulse radar to locate weather cells, defined coastlines at a distance and to trigger Racons.

You can select a dual radar panel by pressing and holding the Radar application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two radar panels.

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Selecting the radar source

You specify the radar in the Radar panel by selecting one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. If you have a multiple Radar panel, the radar is set individually for each radar panel. Activate one of the radar panels, and then select one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the second radar panel, and select an alternative radar for this panel.

Note: The 3-digit radar source number is the last 3 digits of the radar's serial number.

Radar overlay

You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects.

When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the Chart panel’s menu.

Selecting radar overlay source on chart panels

To select the radar source of the radar overlay displayed on the chart panel, use the Radar options and then Source chart panel menu options to select the radar source.

For chart pages with more than one chart with radar overlay, it is possible to set up different radars sources for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels and then select one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel with radar overlay, and select an alternative radar for this panel.

Radar operational modes

The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Zeus2 unit. The following modes are available:

Off

The power to the radar scanner is turned off.

Standby

The power to the radar scanner is on, but the radar is not transmitting.

Transmit

The scanner is on and transmitting. Detected targets are drawn on the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator).

Radar Range

You adjust radar range by turning the rotary knob or by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel.

Dual range

(Broadband 4G Radar only) When connected to a Broadband 4G radar, it is possible to run the radar in Dual Range mode. The radar appears in the radar sources menu as two virtual radar sources A and B. Range and

radar controls for each virtual radar source are fully independent and the source can be selected for a particular chart or radar panel in the same manner as dual radar described in "Selecting the radar source" on page 64.

Note: Some controls that are related to physical properties of the radar itself are not

independent of source. These are Fast Scan, Antenna Height and Bearing alignment.

MARPA is fully independent and up to 10 targets may be tracked for each virtual radar source.

Up to two independent Guard Zones may also be defined for each virtual radar source.

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Using the cursor on a radar panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on a radar panel. When you position the cursor on the radar panel, the cursor position window is activated

and the cursor menu options are displayed. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select Clear cursor or press the X

key.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

Adjusting the radar image

You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by filtering out the random echoes from sea and weather conditions.

You can also adjust the image settings from the radar menu.

Directional clutter rejection

(Broadband 4G Radar only)

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This mode automatically works when GAIN = AUTO and SEA = HARBOR or OFFSHORE. The purpose is to allow smaller vessels to be seen in the leeward direction of the sea clutter. The GAIN of the radar receiver is increased dynamically during the sweep, in the leeward direction, for increased target sensitivity in heavier sea states.

When GAIN or SEA = MANUAL, the Directional Clutter Rejection mode will be OFF (nondirectional).

In addition, CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH STC Curve settings are available in the Radar options menu to better optimize the radar image to your liking.

Gain

The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. A higher gain makes the radar more sensitive to radar returns, allowing it to display weaker

targets. If the gain is set too high, the image might be cluttered with background noise. Gain has a manual and an automatic mode. You toggle between automatic and manual

mode in the slide bar, or by pressing and holding the rotary knob.

Sea clutter

Sea clutter is used to filter the effect of random echo returns from waves or rough water near the vessel.

When you increase Sea clutter, filtering the on-screen clutter caused by the echoes of waves is reduced.

The system includes predefined Sea clutter settings for harbor and offshore conditions, in addition to the manual mode where you can adjust the settings. You select Sea clutter modes from the menu, or by a long press on the rotary knob. You can only adjust the Sea clutter value in manual mode.

Rain clutter

Rain clutter is used to reduce the effect of rain, snow or other weather conditions on the radar image.

The value should not be increased too much as this may filter out real targets.

Advanced radar options

Noise Rejection

(Broadband 4G radar only) The Noise Rejection control sets the amount of noise filtering applied by the radar. Target

sensitivity is increased at longer ranges when this control is set to Low or High, but does cause some loss of target discrimination.

Tip: To get maximum range performance from Broadband 4G Radar, transmit on one range

only, set the Noise Reject control to High and the threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. If OFF is selected for the Zeus2, the range performance is

about equal to 3G radar. In some areas where extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image.

Radar threshold

The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit are filtered and are not displayed.

Default value: 30%.

Target expansion

Target expansion increases the length of targets in range, making them easier to see.

Rejecting radar interference

Interference could be caused by radar signals from other radar units operating in the same frequency band.

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A high setting reduces the interference from other radars. In order not to miss weak targets, the interference rejection should be set to low when no

interference exists.

Target separation

(Broadband 4G Radar only) The Target separation control allows you to control the target discrimination of the radar

(separation between objects is more prominent).

Fast scan

(Broadband Radar only). Sets the speed of the radar antenna rotation. This option gives faster target updates.

Note: Maximum speed may not be achieved depending on the radar Settings, Mode, and

Range selected. The radar will only rotate as fast as the current control settings allow.

Sea State

Set the Sea State control according to current sea conditions for best sea clutter rejection.

Target boost

(3G and 4G Broadband, and Pulse Radar only) The target boost control increases pulse length or reduces radar bandwidth to make targets

appear larger in range and increase radar sensitivity.

Radar view options

Radar symbology

Radar symbology defined in the Radar Settings panel can be turned on/off collectively. See the radar panel illustration showing optional radar items.

Target trails

You can set how long the trails generated from each target on your radar panel remain. You can also turn OFF target trails.

Note: True motion is recommended when using Target trails

Clearing target trails from the panel

When target trails are displayed on the panel, the radar menu expands to include an option where you can clear target trails from your radar panel temporarily. The target trails start to appear again unless you switch them off as described above.

The radar palette

Different colors (palettes) can be used to represent detail on your radar panel.

Radar orientation

Radar orientation is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either HU (Heading UP), NU (North Up) or CU (Course up).

Heading up

Rotates the radar image to display the current heading directly up on the radar image.

North up

Rotates the radar image with the north direction upwards.

Course up

Rotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up. This option works only when the system is navigating an active route. If you are not

navigating an active route, the heading up orientation is used until the navigation function is started.

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Positioning the radar center

You can move the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator) center to different positions within the radar panel, and select how your vessel symbol moves on the radar image.

Radar motion is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion).

The radar position can only be changed when the radar is transmitting.

Center Look ahead Custom offset

Center

Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel.

Look Ahead

Moves the radar PPI center to the bottom of the panel to maximize the view ahead.

Offset

Allows you to move the PPI center to any location on the radar panel.

1. Select the offset option from the menu

2. Move the cursor to where you want to position the radar center

3. Confirm the setting by selecting the save offset option in the menu.

True motion

In True motion, your vessel and moving targets move across the Radar screen as you travel. All stationary objects remain in a fixed position. When the vessel’s symbol reaches the edge of the screen, the radar image is redrawn with the vessel symbol repositioned in the center of the screen.

When True motion is selected, the menu expands to include a reset true motion option. This allows for manually resetting the radar image and vessel symbol to the center of the screen.

EBL/VRM markers

The electronic bearing line (EBL) and variable range marker (VRM) allows quick measurements of range and bearing to vessels and landmasses within radar range. Two different EBL/VRMs can be placed on the radar image.

The EBL/VRMs are by default positioned from the center of the vessel. It is, however, possible to offset the reference point to any selected position on the radar image.

When positioned, you can turn the EBL/VRM on/off by selecting the relevant markers on the data bar, or by deselecting the marker from the menu.

Defining an EBL/VRM marker

1. Ensure that the cursor is not active

2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select EBL/VRM 1 or EBL/VRM 2

The EBL/VRM is now positioned on the radar image

3. Select the adjustment option from the menu if you need to reposition the marker, then

adjust the marker by dragging it into position on the radar image

4. Select the save option in the menu to save your settings

Placing EBL/VRM markers by using the cursor

1. Position the cursor on the radar image

2. Activate the menu

3. Select one of the EBL/VRM markers

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- The EBL line and the VRM circle are positioned according to the cursor position.

Offsetting an EBL/VRM marker

1. Ensure that the cursor is not active

2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset

3. Select the set offset option

4. Position the cursor on the radar panel to set the offset position

5. Select the save option in the menu to save your settings.

You can reset the EBL/VRM center to vessel position from the menu.

Setting a guard zone around your vessel

A guard zone is an area (either circular or a sector) that you can define on the radar image. When activated, an alarm alerts you when a radar target enters or exits the zone.

Defining a guard zone

1. Ensure that the cursor is not active

2. Activate the menu, select Guard zones, then select one of the guard zones

3. Select the shape for the zone

4. Select Adjust to set the range and depth for the guard zone. The values can be set from the

menu or by dragging on the radar panel

5. Select the save option in the menu to save your settings.

When positioned, you can turn the guard zones on/off by selecting the relevant section on the data bar.

Alarm settings

An alarm is activated when a radar target breaches the guard zone limits. You can select if the alarm is activated when the target enters or exits the zone.

Sensitivity

The guard zone sensitivity can be adjusted to eliminate alarms for small targets.

MARPA targets

If the system includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets.

You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 70. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance.

Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the Zeus2.

MARPA target symbols

The system uses the target symbols shown below.

Acquiring MARPA target. Typically it takes up to 10 full rotations of the scanner.

Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor.

Tracking and safe MARPA target with extension lines.

Dangerous MARPA target. A target is defined as dangerous when it enters the guard zone defined on the radar panel.

When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost.

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Selected MARPA target, activated by positioning the cursor on the target icon. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed.

Tracking MARPA targets

1. Position the cursor on the target on the radar image

2. Select Acquire targets from the menu

3. Repeat the process if you want to track more targets

After your targets are identified, it may take up to 10 radar sweeps to acquire and then track the target.

Cancelling MARPA target tracking

When targets are being tracked, the radar menu expands to include options for cancelling individual targets or to stop the tracking function.

Cancel tracking individual targets by selecting the target icon before activating the menu.

Viewing MARPA target information

If the pop-up is activated, you can select a MARPA target to display basic target information. Information for the 3 MARPA targets closest to the vessel is also displayed in the data bar.

When a target is selected, detailed information for the target can be displayed from the menu.

You can display information about all MARPA targets by using the Vessels option on the Home page.

MARPA alarm settings

You can define the following MARPA alarms:

• MARPA target lost

Controls whether an alarm is activated when a MARPA target is lost.

• MARPA unavailable

Controls whether an alarm is activated if you do not have the required inputs for MARPA to work (valid GPS position and heading sensor connected to the radar server).

Recording radar data

You can record radar data and save the file internally in the Zeus2 unit, or save it onto an SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader.

A recorded radar file can be used for documenting an event or an operational error. A logged radar file can also be used by the simulator.

If more than one radar is available, you can select which source you want to record.

Radar settings

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Radar symbology

You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the menu. Refer to the Radar panel illustration.

Bearings

Used for selecting whether the radar bearing should be measured in relation to True/ Magnetic North (°T/°M) or to your relative heading (°R).

Data bar

Turns on/off the radar data bar. Refer to the radar panel illustration. The data bar can show up to 3 targets, arranged with the most dangerous targets on top.

You can select to show MARPA targets on top and before any AIS targets, even if the AIS targets are closer to your vessel.

MARPA settings

You can define the length of the MARPA trail making it easier to follow target movement. A circle can be added around your vessel to present the danger zone. The radius of the ring is

the same as the closest point of approach as set in the Dangerous Vessels dialog. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 98. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone.

Installation

The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or Zeus Installation manuals.

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Echosounder

The Echosounder function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the sea floor.

The Zeus2 units do not include built in echosounder or StructureScan. An external module such as the SonarHub, BSM-3 or other compatible modules must be available on the network to be able to use echosounder functionality on the system.

The Echosounder image

1 Depth 2 Temperature 3 Frequency / Zoom 4 Gain / Color adjustment icons 5 Fish arches 6 Upper and Lower range 7 A-Scope* 8 Temperature graph*

9 Zoom bars* 10 Range scale 11 Depth line* 12 Bottom

* Optional Echosounder image items.

Note: You turn the optional Echosounder images on/off individually. Refer to "Echosounder

Settings" on page 78.

Zooming the Echosounder image

You can zoom the Echosounder image by:

• turning the rotary knob

• using the panel zoom icons

• pinching or spreading on the screen

Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel.

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When zooming in, the sea floor is kept near the bottom of the screen, irrespective of whether it is in auto-range or manual range.

If the range is set considerably less than the actual depth, the unit is not able to find the bottom when zooming.

If the cursor is active, the unit zooms in where the cursor is pointed.

Zoom bar

The zoom bar is displayed when you zoom the Echosounder image. Drag the zoom bar vertically to view different parts of the water column.

Using the cursor on the Echosounder panel

The cursor can be used to measure a distance to a target, to mark a position, and to select targets.

By default, the cursor is not shown on the Echosounder image. When you position the cursor on the Echosounder image; the screen pauses, the depth at

the cursor position is shown, and the information window and the history bar are activated. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select Clear cursor or press the X

key.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the position of two observations on the image.

It is easier to use the measuring function when the image is paused.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance

2. Start the measuring function from the menu

3. Position the cursor on the second measuring point

A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance is listed in the Information window

4. Continue selecting new measuring points if required

You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active.

When you select Finish measuring or press the X key, the image resumes to normal scrolling.

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Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

Viewing Echosounder history

Whenever the cursor is shown on the Echosounder panel, the scroll bar is shown at the top of the panel. The scroll bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total Echosounder image history stored.

If the scroll bar is on the far right side, it indicates that you are viewing the latest soundings. If you position the cursor to the left side of the screen, the history bar starts scrolling towards the left, and the automatic scrolling as new soundings are received is turned off.

You can view echosounder history by panning the image. To resume normal scrolling, select Clear cursor or press the X key.

Setting up the Echosounder image

Use the Echosounder menu options to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options on the Echosounder menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select Clear

cursor to return to the normal Echosounder menu.

The range

The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen.

Auto range

By default, the range is set to Auto. With Auto, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for most fish finding sonar use.

Preset range levels

Allows for the selection of a specific depth range that is not tied to the depth of the water.

Custom range

This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits.

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Note: Setting a custom range puts the sonar in manual mode. If the bottom is well beyond

the lower range set, you may lose digital depth.

Echosounder frequency

The Zeus2 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected.

You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting dual Echosounder panels from the Home page.

Color and gain settings

Gain and Color control images are located in the left side of the Echosounder panel. You activate the control by tapping the image. Active control expands and displays its name in full. You can then adjust the value by using the slide bar.

You can also adjust the image settings from the Echosounder menu.

Gain

The gain controls the sensitivity of the Echosounder. The more you increase the gain, the more details are shown on the image. However, a higher

gain setting may introduce more background clutter on the image. If the gain is set too low, weak echoes might not be displayed.

Auto gain

The Auto gain option keeps the sensitivity at a level that works well under most conditions. With the gain in auto mode, you can set a positive or negative offset that gets applied to the

auto gain.

Color

Strong and weak echo signals have different colors to indicate the different signal strengths. The colors used depend on which palette you select.

The more you increase the Color setting, the more echoes is displayed in the color at the strong return end of the scale.

Pausing the Echosounder

You can pause the Echosounder, allowing you to examine the Echosounder echoes. This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint exactly on the Echosounder

panel, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image.

Advanced Echosounder options

The Advanced option is only available when the cursor is not active.

Noise rejection

Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter the image.

The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces the on-screen clutter.

TVG

The TVG (Time Variable Gain) option compensates for distance to the object, making echoes from equal sized objects appear with the same size on the echosounder image.

Scroll speed

You can select the scrolling speed of the Echosounder image on the screen. A high scroll speed updates the image fast, while a low scroll speed presents a longer history.

Note: In certain conditions it may be necessary to adjust the scroll speed to get a more

useful image. Such as adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving.

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Ping speed

Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the Echosounder signal into the water. By default, the ping speed is set to max. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit interference or to adjust for specific fishing conditions.

Start recording log data

You can start recording of Echosounder and StructureScan log data and save the file internally in the Zeus2 unit, or save it onto a card inserted into the unit’s card reader.

The function is activated from the Advanced menu option. When the data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a

message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen.

Filename

Specify the name of the recording (log).

File format

Select a file format from the drop-down, slg (Echosounder only), xtf (Structure only*), sl2 (Echosounder and Structure) or sl3 (includes ForwardScan).

Note: XTF format is for use only with select 3rd party Echosounder viewing tools.

Save to

Select whether the recording is to be saved internally or to a memory card in the card reader.

Bytes per sounding

Select how many bytes per seconds that are to be used when saving the log file. More bytes yield better resolution, but cause the record file to increase in size compared to using lower byte settings.

Create StructureMap

If StructureScan is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. The log file can also be converted to StructureMap format from the Files option.

Upload to Insight Genesis

Files are transmitted to Insight Genesis when recording completes, if you are connected to a wireless hotspot. For information about wireless hotspots, refer to "Wireless connection" on page

91.

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Privacy

If allowed by your selected Insight Genesis account, you can choose between setting the recorded log files as Private or Public at Insight Genesis.

Time remaining

Shows the remaining allocated space available for recordings.

Stop recording log data

Select Stop in the Recording Echo dialog to fully stop the recording of all echosounder data.

Note: If you have selected the Upload to Insight Genesis option and are connected to a

wireless hotspot, your recorded files are transmitted to Insight Genesis when you select

Stop.

Viewing the recorded sounder data

Both internally and externally stored sounder records may be reviewed when selected. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the

replay menu option. You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image as on a normal echo image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which

channel to display. You exit the replay mode by pressing the X key or by selecting the X symbol in the upper

right corner of the replay image.

Echosounder View options

Split screen options Zoom

The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel.

By default the zoom level is set to 2x. You can select up to 8x zoom from the drop-down menu, using the +/- keys, or the zoom (+ or -) buttons.

The range zoom bars on the right side of the display shows the range that is magnified. If you increase the zooming factor the range is reduced. You see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars.

Bottom lock

The bottom lock mode is useful when you want to view echoes close to the bottom. In this mode the left side of the panel shows an image where the bottom is flattened. The range scale is changed to measure from the seabed (0) and upwards. The bottom and the zero line are always shown on the left image, independent of the range scale. The scaling factor for the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the Zoom option.

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Palettes

You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions.

Temperature graph

The temperature graph is used to illustrate changes in water temperature. When toggled on, a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the Echosounder

image.

Depth line

A depth line can be added to the bottom surface to make it easier to distinguish the bottom from fish and structures.

A-Scope

The A-scope is a display of real-time echoes as they appear on the panel. The strength of the actual echo is indicated by both width and color intensity.

Zoom bars

The zoom bars shows the range that is magnified on a split panel with zoom view.

Fish ID

You can select how you want the echoes to appear on the screen. You can also select if you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel.

Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication

Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish.

Echosounder settings

Echosounder source

If you have Network Echosounder enabled, you can select which Echosounder to be the preferred source on this Zeus2 unit.

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Network Echosounder

You can share the Echosounder connected to this Zeus2 unit on the network. For more information about how to setup Echosounder, refer to the separate Zeus

Installation manual.

Overlay downscan

When a DownScan source is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image.

When activated, the Echosounder menu expands to include basic DownScan options.

View Echosounder log

Used to view Echosounder recordings. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the menu.

You can use the cursor on the image, measure distance, and set view options as on a live Echosounder image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected Echosounder file, you can select which channel to display.

You exit the view function by selecting the X in the upper right corner.

Search depth

Noise may cause the Echosounder to search for unrealistic depths. By setting the search depth manually the system displays echoes received from objects

within the set depth range.

Installation

Used for installation and setup. See the separate Zeus2 Installation manual.

ForwardScan Installation

Used for ForwardScan installation and setup. Refer to the "ForwardScan setup" on page 89.

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StructureScan

StructureScan HD uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of the seabed.

StructureScan provides a 150 m (480 ft) wide coverage in high detail with SideScan, while the DownScan provides picture perfect images of structure and fish directly below your boat, down to 90 m (300 ft).

StructureScan is not integrated in Zeus2. You must have a compatible external StructureScan module available on the network to use the StructureScan features.

The StructureScan image

The view

The StructureScan panel can be set up as a DownScan image, or showing left/right side scanning.

The DownScan image can also be added as an overlay to the traditional Echosounder image.

1 Depth 2 Temperature 3 Frequency 4 Bottom 5 Zoom (downscan) / Range (sidescan) icons 6 Range scale

Zooming the StructureScan image

You can zoom a StructureScan image by:

• turning the rotary knob when the cursor is not active

• using the panel zoom icons

• by pinching or spreading on the screen

Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel.

Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel

By default, the cursor is not shown on the StructureScan image. When you position the cursor on a DownScan image; the screen pauses, the cursor

information window and the history bar are activated. On a DownScan image, the depth is shown at cursor position.

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When you position the cursor on a SideScan image; the screen pauses, and the cursor information window is activated. On a SideScan image, the left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position.

To remove the cursor and the cursor elements from the panel, press the X key or select the

Clear cursor option.

GoTo cursor

You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

The cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.

Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle, appearing above your finger.

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information.

When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.

Measuring distance

The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the position of two observations on the image.

It is easier to use the measuring function when the image is paused.

1. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance

2. Start the measuring function from the menu

3. Position the cursor on the second measuring point

A line is drawn between the measuring points, and the distance is listed in the

Information window

4. Continue selecting new measuring points if required

You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active.

When you select Finish measuring or press the X key, the image resumes to normal scrolling.

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

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In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.

Viewing StructureScan history

Whenever the cursor is active on a StructureScan panel, the scroll bar is shown on the panel. The scroll bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total StructureScan image history stored.

Depending on the view selected, the scroll bar is on the far right side (SideScan) or at the top of the screen (DownScan).

You can pan the image history by dragging up/down (SideScan) or left/right (DownScan). To resume normal StructureScan scrolling, press Clear cursor.

Setting up the StructureScan image

Range

The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen.

Auto range

When the range is set to Auto the system automatically sets the range depending on the water depth.

Preset range levels

You can select between several preset range levels.

Custom range

This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits.

StructureScan frequencies

StructureScan supports two frequencies. 455 kHz provides ideal range and image quality in most situations, while 800kHz is used to provide higher detail in shallow water.

Contrast

The contrast determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen. This makes it easier to distinguish object from the background.

To adjust the contrast setting:

1. Select the contrast icon or activate the contrast option in the menu to display the color

adjustment bar.

2. Drag the bar or use the rotary knob to set the value.

Palettes

You can select between several display palettes optimized for a variety of fishing conditions.

Pausing the StructureScan image

You can pause the StructureScan image, allowing you to examine the structures and other images in more depth and detail.

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This function is useful when you need to position a waypoint exactly on the StructureScan image, and if you are using the cursor to measure a distance between 2 elements on the image.

Advanced StructureScan settings

TVG

The TVG (Time Variable Gain) option compensates for distance to the object, making echoes from equal sized objects appear with the same size on the echosounder image.

Flipping the Structure image left/right

If required, the left/right SideScanning images can be flipped to match the corresponding side of your vessel if the transducer has been mounted backward.

Range Lines

Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan).

Recording StructureScan data

You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the Zeus2 unit, or onto an SD card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 76.

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StructureMap

The StructureMap feature overlays SideScan images from a StructureScan source on the map. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids in interpreting SideScan images.

The StructureMap image

The example below shows a chart panel with Structure overlay, combined with a traditional SideScan panel.

You move around in the chart as usual when you have a Structure overlay:

• zoom the chart and the scanned image by turning the rotary knob, by using the zoom icons,

or by pinching or spreading on the screen

• move the chart to view the scanned image by dragging it in the desired direction

Pressing the X key or selecting the Clear cursor option removes the cursor from the panel, and the chart center is positioned at the vessel.

Activating Structure overlay

1. Turn on Structure overlay from the chart menu

The chart menu is increased to show Structure options

- Structure data starts to appear on the chart screen as soon as Structure overlay is enabled

2. Select Structure source

- Live data is default

Note: Structure overlay can also be activated by selecting a saved StructureMap file in the

files browser.

StructureMap sources

Two sources can be used to overlay Structure logs on the charts, but only one can be viewed at a time:

• Live data - Used when StructureScan data is available on the system.

• Saved files - These are recorded StructureScan (*.sl2) data that are converted to StructureMap

(*.smf) format. Saved *.smf files can be used even if no StructureScan sources are connected.

Live source

When live data is selected, the SideScan imaging history is displayed as a trail behind the vessel icon. The length of this trail varies depending on available memory in the unit and range settings. As the memory fills up, the oldest data is automatically deleted as new data is added. When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is reduced, but the width and the length of the image history is increased.

Note: Live mode does not save any data. If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost.

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Saved files

When Saved files are selected, the StructureMap file is overlaid on the map based on position information in the file.

If the chart scale is large, the StructureMap area is indicated with a boundary box until the scale is large enough to show Structure details.

Saved mode is used to review and examine StructureMap files, and to position the vessel on specific points of interest on a previous scanned area.

Note: When saved files are used as the source, all StructureMap files found on the SD card

and in the system’s internal memory are displayed. If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area, the images overlap and clutter the chart. If several logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate SD cards.

StructureMap tips

• To get a picture of taller structures (a wreck, etc.) — do not drive over it, instead, steer the

boat so the structure is on the left or right side of your vessel.

• Do not use Autorange when using StructureScan. Set your structure range to a significantly

greater level (two-to-three times) than the water depth to ensure a complete scan and to maximize conversion accuracy.

• Do not overlap history trails when conducting a side-by-side scan of an area.

Recording StructureScan data

StructureScan data can be recorded from a chart panel with Structure overlay enabled. StructureScan recordings can also be started from a StructureScan panel. When StructureScan data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol and a message

appears periodically at the bottom of the screen.

Note: The message includes information about file size. Keep the size of your logs to 100MB

or less to allow for faster file conversion.

The recording is stopped by re-selecting the record function.

Converting StructureScan data to StructureMap format

A StructureScan log file (.sl2) is converted to StructureMap format (.smf ) after recording from the recording dialog, or from the files browser.

You can create standard or high resolution files. High resolution .smf files capture more detail, but take longer to convert and are larger than standard resolution files.

To save disc space it is recommended to remove the StructureScan (*.sl2) files after conversion.

Using StructureMap with mapping cards

StructureMap allows you to maintain full chart capability and can be used with embedded cartography as well as Navionics, Insight and other third-party charting cards compatible with the system.

When using StructureMap with mapping cards, copy the StructureMap (.smf ) files to the unit’s internal memory. We recommend keeping copies of StructureMap files on external mapping cards.

Structure options

You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled.

Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source. Unavailable options are greyed.

Range

Sets the search range.

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Transparency

Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details are almost hidden by the StructureMap overlay.

Palette

Selects Structure palette.

Contrast

Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen.

Water column

Shows/hides the water column in Live mode. If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan image. If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be affected by the water

depth.

Frequency

Sets the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth and range coverage.

Noise rejection

Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter the sonar screen. The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.

Clear live history

Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data.

Record data

Records StructureScan data.

Source

Selects StructureMap source.

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ForwardScan

ForwardScan sonar is a navigational aid that helps you monitor the underwater environment in front of your vessel while carrying out slow speed maneuvers.

To use the ForwardScan feature you must have a ForwardScan transducer mounted on your vessel. For installation instructions, refer to the ForwardScan transducer installation manual.

The ForwardScan transducer is connected to a SonarHub and shared over the Ethernet network.

Note: If you have both a sonar/CHIRP and a ForwardScan transducer connected to different

SonarHubs, you can view both simultaneously on a single device.

Warning: Do not rely on this equipment as your principle source of

navigation or hazard detection.

Warning: Do not use this equipment to gauge depth or other conditions

for swimming or diving.

The ForwardScan image

1 Transducer location shown as the origin on the page 2 Depth range scale and vessel position 3 Forward range scale 4 Point data 5 Bottom 6 Depth history

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Setting up the ForwardScan image

Depth

Controls depth range. Depth range is set to auto mode by default.

Forward range

Controls the forward looking search range. Maximum Forward range is 91 meters (300 feet).

Noise Rejection

Filters out signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter.

Record

Records ForwardScan sonar logs.

Pause

Pauses forward-looking Echosounder transmissions.

ForwardScan view options

Palette

Several display palettes are available for a variety of water conditions.

History ratio

Controls how much Echosounder history is shown behind the boat. The higher the ratio, the more history will be shown.

Point data

By default, ForwardScan only shows the bottom. Select the Point data menu option to specify to view no sonar data points, all sonar data points, or only points (Objects) in the water column.

Show zones

Displays warning zones (yellow) and critical zones (red) on the screen. Refer to "Critical forward range and Critical depth" on page 89.

Depth lines

Displays lines on the screen that make it easier to quickly estimate depth and the underwater objects.

Heading extension

You can use the heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values.

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ForwardScan extension

1 Red - Critical 2 Yellow - Warning 3 Green - Safe

Select ForwardScan in the Chart Settings dialog to view the ForwardScan heading extension on the chart panel.

ForwardScan setup

Specify the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog.

Critical forward range and Critical depth

Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth are user-selected thresholds that define a critical zone forward of your vessel.

If you travel into water shallow enough to cross into the critical zone, the Critical Zone alarm is activated. You can display the critical warning zones by activating the Show zones menu option.

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ForwardScan image with Show zones active

1 Critical zone 2 Warning zone

Warning Forward Range and Warning Depth values are based on the selected Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth values.

Note: To receive Critical Zone alerts, enable ForwardScan alarm in the Alarm settings dialog.

For more information about enabling alarms, refer to Alarms.

Transducer angle

We recommend installing the transducer vertical to the waterline. In cases where that is not possible, the Transducer Angle setting helps offset the difference between the transducer angle and the waterline.

The angle can be adjusted from 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees.

Warning: Adjustments to the transducer angle value should be done with

caution. Large variations in the transducer angle value can distort depth data, increasing the risk of striking underwater obstructions.

Depth offset

This is a value that can be entered on the Echo Installation page to make depth readings relate to any point from the water surface, to the deepest point of the vessel. Below are some typical ways in which the offset is used:

A) For Depth below Keel: Set the distance from transducer to the bottom of the keel - this should be set as a negative value. For example, -2.0.

B) For Depth Below Transducer: no offset required. C) For Depth Below Surface (waterline): Set the distance from transducer to the surface - this

should be set as a positive value. For example,+0.5.

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• Use a wireless device to remotely view (smartphone and tablet) and control the system

• Access the GoFree Shop.

• Upload your Echosounder logs to create custom maps at Insight Genesis.

• Download software updates

• Connect to third party applications

Wireless connection

GoFree wireless connectivity gives you the ability to:

(tablet only).

Note: Maps, charts, software updates, and other data files can be large. Your data provider

may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer. If you are unsure contact the service provider for information.

You must connect a WIFI-1 unit to the system to provide wireless functionality. Installation and wiring of the WIFI-1 unit are described in the separate WIFI-1 Installation

Guide. Configuration and setup are described in your system's installation manual.

Note: For security purposes we recommend that you change the administrator password of

the WIFI-1 unit.

Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot

To connect to a wireless hotspot, select the Wireless option in the System Controls dialog and then select Not Connected. This opens the Wireless Devices dialog. Use this dialog to select the desired hotspot, enter the login information and then select Connect. Connecting to a wireless hotspot changes the wireless mode to Client mode. In this mode you can access the GoFree Shop.

To disconnect from a wireless hotspot, select the Wireless option in the System Controls dialog, then select Connected hotspot_name, and then Disconnect. This changes the wireless mode to Access point mode. In this mode you can connect a wireless device so that Apps such as GoFree Controller & Viewer can access the vessel's navigation information.

GoFree Shop

The WIFI-1 must be connected to an external wireless hotspot in order to access the GoFree Shop from the Tools panel.

At the GoFree Shop you can browse, purchase and download compatible content for your system including navigation charts and Insight Genesis Maps. When you log on, the system automatically gives you a notification if a new software version is available for your system. If an update is available, you can download it to a card slot or defer the download until later. If you defer the download until later, the notification is available in the About dialog accessible from the System Settings.

GoFree Controller & Viewer

The wireless functionality lets you use a wireless device to remotely view (smartphone and tablet) and control the system (tablet only). The system is viewed and controlled from the wireless device by the GoFree Controller & Viewer Apps downloaded from their relevant Application store. When remote control is accepted, the active page is mirrored to the wireless device.

Note: To use smartphones and tablets to view and control the system, wireless functionality

must be disconnected from the wireless hotspot (in Access point mode).

Note: For safety reasons, Autopilot and CZone functions cannot be controlled from a

wireless device.

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Uploading log files to Insight Genesis

To upload a recorded Echosounder log file to Insight Genesis, select the file you want to upload from the Files panel and select the upload to Insight Genesis option.

Note: You must be connected to a wireless hotspot to upload recorded log files to Insight

Genesis.

Note: Recorded log files can also be uploaded to Insight Genesis if you have specified

Upload to Insight Genesis in the Record Echo dialog. For more information, refer to "Start Recording log data" on page 76.

Wireless settings

Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. For more information, refer to the Zeus2 Installation Manual.

Connect to a wireless hotspot

Displays the Wireless device dialog that you can use to connect the wireless functionality to a wireless hotspot.

Remote controllers

When a wireless device (smart phone or tablet) is connected, it should appear in the Remote controllers list. Selecting ‘Always allow’ means the device can automatically connect without needing a password each time. This menu also allows you to disconnect devices that no longer require access.

Wireless devices

Shows the internal wireless module and any connected WIFI-1 devices, as well as their IP and channel number. If a WIFI-1 is connected and the system detects the software is out of date, an option to update is also be displayed. WIFI-1 updates, when required, are included with the display updates.

Select a device to view additional information about it. ‘Network Name’ and ‘Network Key’ can be edited for security, and ‘Channel’ can be changed if the connection to unit is compromised due to interference. ‘Mode’ can be changed on WIFI-1 devices only. Restore defaults returns the unit to factory settings.

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Client settings

Displays information about the wireless hotspot your unit is connected to or the last one your unit was connected to. You can select the hotspot in the dialog to set it as a hotspot you want to always connect to when in range or you can select to delete it.

Advanced

Initiates the Iperf and DHCP Probe tools that help in fault-finding and setting up the wireless network.

Note: Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with

network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and does not provide support related to their use.

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AIS

If an NAIS400, an AI50 or a NMEA 2000 VHF that can do AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the Zeus2, then any targets detected by these devices can be displayed and

tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on radar and chart images, making this feature an

important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance. You can set alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost.

AIS vessels on a chart panel AIS vessels on a radar panel

AIS target symbols

The system uses the AIS target symbols shown below:

Sleeping AIS target (not moving or at anchor).

Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line.

Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line. A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 98.

Lost AIS target. When no signals have been received within a time limit, a target is defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost.

Selected AIS target, activated by selecting a target symbol. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed from the symbol.

Viewing information about AIS targets

Searching for AIS items

You can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the Tools panel. From a chart panel you can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the menu. If

the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position.

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Viewing information about single AIS targets

When you select an AIS icon on the chart or radar panel the symbol changes to Selected target symbol, and the vessel's name is displayed.

You can display detailed information for a target by selecting the AIS pop-up, or from the menu when the target is selected.

AIS information on radar panels

The radar data bar includes information on up to 3 AIS targets. The targets are listed with the closest target on top, and are color coded to indicate target

status.

Calling an AIS vessel

If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other vessels from the Zeus2.

The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.

From the Call dialog you can change channel or cancel the call. The Call dialog is closed when the connection is established.

AIS SART

When an AIS SART (Search and Rescue beacon) is activated, it starts transmitting its position and identification data. This data is received by your AIS device.

If your AIS receiver is not compliant with AIS SART, it interprets the received AIS SART data as a signal from a standard AIS transmitter. An icon is positioned on the chart, but this icon is an AIS vessel icon.

If your AIS receiver is compliant with AIS SART, the following takes place when AIS SART data is received:

• An AIS SART icon is located on the chart in the position received from the AIS SART

• An alarm message is displayed

If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm.

Note: The icon is green if the received AIS SART data is a test and not an active message.

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AIS SART alarm message

When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, and its position, distance, and bearing from your vessel.

You have three options:

• Ignore the alarm

• The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm does not reappear

Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS

SART remains in the Vessels list.

• Save the waypoint

• The waypoint is saved to your waypoint list. This waypoint name is prefixed with MOB AIS

SART - followed by the unique MMSI number of the SART. For example, MOB AIS SART -

12345678.

• Activate the MOB function

• The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the AIS SART position

• The system creates an active route to the AIS SART position

Note: If the MOB function is already active, this will be terminated and replaced by the new

route towards the AIS SART position!

Note: If the AIS stops receiving the AIS SART message, the AIS SART remains in the Vessels list

for 10 minutes after it receives the last signal.

If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart panel, then you can see the AIS MOB details.

Vessel alarms

You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost.

Dangerous vessel

Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a vessel comes within the predefined CPA or TCPA. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 98.

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AIS vessel lost

Sets the range for lost vessels. If a vessel is lost within the set range, an alarm occurs.

Note: The check box controls whether the alarm pop-up box is displayed and if the siren

goes on. The CPA and TCPA define when a vessel is dangerous regardless of the enabled or disabled state.

Vessel message

Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a message is received from an AIS target.

Vessel settings

Your vessel’s MMSI number

You need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in the system to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels.

It is also important to have the MMSI number entered to avoid seeing your own vessel as an AIS target on the chart.

Note: The Vessel message option in the alarm settings must be toggled on for any MMSI

message to be displayed.

Icon filters

By default, all targets are shown on the panel if an AIS device is connected to the system. You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings,

distance, and vessel speed.

Extension lines

The length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels can be set by the user.

• A: Heading

• B: Course Over Ground (COG)

The length of the extension lines is either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel will move in the selected time period. If no options are turned on for This vessel then no extension lines are shown for your vessel.

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Your own vessel heading information is read from the active heading sensor, and COG information is received from the active GPS.

For other vessels COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system.

Defining dangerous vessels

You can define an invisible guard zone around your vessel. When a target comes within this distance, the symbol changes to the “dangerous” target symbol. An alarm is triggered if activated in the Alarm settings panel.

Speed and course indication

The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets, either as absolute (true) motion in the chart or relative to your vessel.

A different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion, as shown below.

AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion

AIS icon orientation

Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information.

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Instrument panels

The Instruments panels consist of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be customized to display selected data. The Instruments panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the Instruments panel.

Note: To include fuel/engine information, engine and tank information has to be configured

from the Settings panel.

Dashboards

A set of dashboard styles are predefined to display vessel, navigation, and angler information. You switch between the panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and right arrow buttons on

the panel. You can also select the dashboard from the menu.

Vessel dashboard Navigation dashboard Angler dashboard

Note: Additional dashboards can be activated from the menu if other systems (e.g. CZone)

are present on the network.

Customizing the Instruments panel

You can customize the Instruments panel by changing the data for each of the gauges in the dashboard, by changing the dashboard layout, and by adding new dashboards. You can also set limits for analog gauges.

All edit options are available from the Instruments panel menu. Available editing options depends on which data sources are connected to your system.

Edit a dashboard

Activate the dashboard you want to edit, then:

1. Activate the menu.

2. Select the edit option.

3. Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a colored

background.

4. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for

the information.

5. Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu.

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Audio

If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the Zeus2 to control and customize the audio system on your

vessel. When connected to a WM-3 Satellite module with an active subscription, you can include

SiriusXM products on your system. You can also connect a SiriusXM radio to a FUSION system. Sirius audio and weather service covers inland U.S. waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The SiriusXM products received vary depending on your selected subscription package. For more information refer to www.siriusXM.com.

Before you can start using your audio equipment, it must be installed according to the Zeus Installation manual and to the documentation included with the audio device.

Enabling audio

A compatible audio device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the Advanced Settings dialog.

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B&G Zeus2 Operator's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

Disclaimer

Trademarks

Navico product references

Copyright

Warranty

Regulatory statements

About this manual

Manual version

Viewing the manual on the screen

The Software version

Contents

Introduction

The front panel and keys

The Home page

Application pages

Split pages

Pre-configured split pages

Favorite pages

Integration of 3rd party devices

FUSION-Link integration

FLIR camera integration

BEP CZone integration

CZone dashboard

H5000 integration

Remote controllers

Basic operation

Turning the system on and off

First time startup

Standby mode

Display illumination

Locking the touchscreen

Touchscreen operation

Using menus and dialogs

Selecting pages and panels

Creating a Man Overboard waypoint

Cancel navigation to MOB

Delete a MOB waypoint

Screen capture

Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page wallpaper

Adjusting panel size

Password protection

Adding new favorite pages

Edit favorite pages

Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

Turning the Instrument bar on/off

Edit the content of the Instrument bar

Charts

The Chart panel

Chart data

Showing dual chart types

Selecting chart type

Panning the chart

Chart scale

Vessel symbol

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel

Chart orientation

Look ahead

Displaying information about chart items

Using the cursor on the chart panel

GoTo cursor

The Cursor assist function

Saving waypoints

Creating routes

Measuring distance

Find objects on chart panels

3D charts

Panning the 3D chart

Controlling the view angle

Zooming a 3D chart

Chart overlay

Insight charts

Insight specific chart options

Chart imagery style

Insight chart categories