B&G Zeus2 User guide

Zeus

2

Operator Manual

ENGLISH

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Preface

Disclaimer

As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the
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cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
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Warranty

The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
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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

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• 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.

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About this manual

This manual is a reference guide for operating the Zeus2 systems. 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.

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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.

Viewing the manual on the Zeus2 screen

The pdf viewer included in the Zeus2 makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf
files on the unit. Manuals can be downloaded from bandg.com.

The manuals can be read from an inserted Micro-SD card or copied to the unit’s internal
memory.

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 Page Down

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

Select the relevant panel button

panel.

The software

This manual is written for the Zeus2 software version 1.5.
The manual will be continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest

available manual version can be downloaded from bandg.com.

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Contents

9 Introduction

9 The front panel and keys
10 The Home page
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Application pages
12 Integration of 3rd party devices
13 GoFreeTM wireless

13 H5000 integration
13 Remote controllers

14 Basic operation

14 Turning the unit on and off
14 Display illumination
14 Locking the touch screen
15 Touch screen operation
16 Using menus and dialogs
16 Selecting pages and panels
17 Positioning a Man Over Board mark
17 Screen capture

18 Customizing your system

18 Customizing the Home page background
18 Adjusting panel size
19 Adding new favorite pages
19 Edit favorite pages
19 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar

20 Charts

20 The Chart panel
21 Chart data
21 Showing dual chart types
21 Vessel symbol
21 Chart scale
21 Panning the chart
22 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
22 Displaying information about chart items
23 Using the cursor on the chart panel
23 Saving waypoints
23 Creating routes
23 Measuring distance
24 Find objects on chart panels
24 3D charts
24 Chart overlay
25 Insight specific chart options
25 Insight view options
25 Navionics specific chart options
26 Navionics chart settings
26 Navionics view options
28 Jeppesen tides and currents
29 Chart settings

31 Waypoints, routes and tracks

31 Waypoints
32 Routes
35 Tracks
36 Waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs

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37 Navigating

37 Navigate to cursor position
37 Navigate a route

Navigating with the autopilot

37
38 Navigation settings

40 The SailSteer panel

41 Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel
41 Sail Time calculations

42 Time and Wind plots

42 The Time plot panel
42 Wind Plot panel

43 Autopilot

43 Safe operation with the autopilot
43 Activating the autopilot
43 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
43 Autopilot indication on the pages
45 The Autopilot panel
45 Mode overview
46 Standby mode
46 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
46 Follow-up steering (FU)
46 AUTO mode (auto compass)
47 NoDrift mode
47 NAV mode
48 WIND mode
49 WIND Nav mode
50 Turn pattern steering

51 Using the Zeus2 in an AP24/AP28 system
52 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
52 Autopilot settings

55 Radar

55 The radar panel
55 Radar overlay
56 Radar operational modes
56 Radar Range
56 Using the cursor on a radar panel
56 Saving waypoints
57 Adjusting the radar image
58 Advanced radar options
58 Radar view options
59 EBL/VRM markers
60 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
61 MARPA targets
62 Recording radar data
62 Radar settings

64 Echosounder

64 The Echosounder image
65 Zooming an Echosounder image
65 Using the cursor on the echosounder panel
66 Saving waypoints
66 Viewing sounder history
66 Setting up the Echosounder image
67 Advanced Echosounder options

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67 Recording echosounder data
68 Echosounder view options
69 Echosounder settings

StructureScan™

71

71 The StructureScan™ image
71 Zooming the StructureScan image
72 Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panel
72 Saving waypoints
72 Viewing StructureScan™ history
73 Setting up the StructureScan image
73 Advanced StructureScan settings

75 StructureMap

75 The StructureMap image
75 Activating Structure overlay
75 StructureMap sources
76 StructureMap tips
76 Recording StructureScan data
76 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
77 Structure options

78 AIS

78 AIS target symbols
79 Viewing information about AIS targets

80 Calling an AIS vessel from the Zeus
80 AIS SART
81 Vessel alarms
82 Vessel settings

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84 Instrument panels

84 Dashboards
84 Customizing the Instrument panel

85 Audio

85 Enabling audio
86 The Audio panel
87 Setting up the audio system
88 Operating the audio system
88 Favourite channels
88 Using Sirius radio (North America only)

89 Weather

89 Wind barbs
89 GRIB weather
91 SiriusXM™ weather

95 Video

95 The Video panel
95 Setting up the video panel
96 FLIR camera control

98 Alarms

98 Alarm system
98 Type of messages
98 Single alarms
98 Multiple alarms
99 Acknowledging a message

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99 Alarms dialog

100 Tools

100 Waypoints/routes/tracks

Tides

100
100 Alarms
100 Settings
100 Vessels
100 Sun/Moon
100 Trip calculator
100 Files
101 Find

102 Simulator

102 Demo mode
102 Simulator source files
103 Advanced simulator settings

104 Maintenance

104 Preventive maintenance
104 Cleaning the display unit
104 Cleaning the media port door
104 Checking the keys
104 Checking the connectors
105 NMEA 0183 Data logging
105 Software upgrades
106 Backing up your system data

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Introduction

The front panel and keys

Key Description

1 Touch screen
2 Power key

Press once to display the System control 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.

Key Description

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) marker 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 pages are accessed from the Home page.

Key Description

1 Application panel
2 Instrument bar

Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be tuned off and it can be
configured by the user.

3 System Control 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.

Split pages

You can have several panels on one page depending on screen size:

• 7" units: 2 panels

• 9" and 12" units: 4 panels

2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page

All panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted.

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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.

Note: The number of split pages cannot be changed, and the pages cannot be customized

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or deleted.

Access a split page by pressing and holding the main panel button.

Favourite pages

All preconfigured favourite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your
own. You can have a total of 12 favourite pages.

Integration of 3rd party devices

Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the Zeus2 system. 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
Zeus2. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.

The 3rd party device is operated from the Zeus2 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.

The FUSION-Link devices will appear as additional sources when using the audio function. No
additional icons will be available.

Refer to "Audio" on page 85 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 will appear on
the Home page.

Refer to "Video" on page 95 for more information.

BEP CZone integration

The Zeus2 system integrates with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitoring a
distributed power system on your vessel.

The CZone icon will be 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 will be added
to the Instrument 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 84.

GoFreeTM wireless

With a WIFI-1 unit connected to the Zeus2 system you can use a wireless device to remotely
control the Zeus2. The Zeus2 is controlled from the wireless device by Apps downloaded

from their relevant Application store.

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

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wireless device.

Installation and wiring of the WIFI-1 unit are described in the separate WIFI-1 Installation
Guide. Configuration and setup are described in the Zeus2 Installation manual.

Operating the Zeus2 with a wireless device

When remote control is accepted, the Zeus2 page will be mirrored to the wireless device.
The Zeus2 image includes softkeys with the same functionality as the unit. Selecting these

keys works as operating the similar hard keys on the Zeus2.

H5000 integration

The Zeus2 system 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 unit on and off

You turn the unit on and off by pressing and holding the Power key.
If the key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled.
You can also turn the unit off from the System controls dialog. This dialog is activated by a

short press on the Power key, or by swiping down from top of the screen.

Note: The System controls dialog will not display the power off option when the unit is

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configured as slave. Refer to details in the Zeus2 Installation manual.

First time startup

The first time the unit is started and after a master reset the system will run 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
will continue 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

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 9" or 12" unit, an additional icon
will be added to the System controls dialog. Select this icon to control the brightness of the
external monitor.

The night mode option optimizes the color palette for low light conditions.

Note: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night mode is selected!

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Locking the touch screen

You can temporarily lock the touch screen to prevent accidental operation of the system.
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.
The touch screen operation is locked from the System controls dialog.
You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key.

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Touch screen operation

Basic touch screen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below.
The panel sections later in this manual have more information about panel specific touch

screen operation.

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

•

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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 an echo 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.

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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 a checkbox 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.

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) will change the menu options.

Chart menu - cursor not active Chart menu - active cursor

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 tapping the relevant application button on the Home page

• Select a favorite page by pressing 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. You will only be able to
access the page menu of an active panel.

You activate a panel by tapping it. The active panel is outlined with a border.

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Positioning a Man Over Board mark

If an emergency situation should occur, you can position a Man Over Board mark at the
vessel’s current position by pressing the Home key followed by the MOB button on the
Home page.

When you activate the MOB function the following actions are automatically performed:

• a MOB mark is positioned at the vessel’s position

• the display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the vessel's position

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the system displays navigation information back to the MOB mark

Multiple MOB marks are positioned by repeatedly pressing the MOB button. The vessel will
continue to show navigation information to the initial MOB mark. Navigation to subsequent
MOB marks will need to be done manually.

Cancel navigation

The system will continue to display navigational information towards the MOB mark until you
cancel the navigation from the menu.

Delete a MOB mark

1. Select the MOB mark to activate it

2. Tap the MOB mark's pop-up or press the Enter key or the rotary knob to display the MOB

mark dialog

3. Select the delete option in the dialog

A MOB mark can also be deleted from the menu when it is activated. See also "Waypoints-Routes­Tracks" on page 31.

Screen capture

Simultaneously press the Home and Power keys to take a screenshot. By default, screen
captures are saved to internal memory.

Refer to "Tools" on page 100 for how to view and manage files.

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Customizing your system

Customizing the Home page background

The Home page's background 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 control dialog by pressing the Power key or by dragging your finger

from the top of a touch screen

2. Select the adjust splits option in the dialog

3. Adjust the panel size by dragging the adjustment icon. Confirm your changes by tapping

one of the panels, by pressing the rotary knob or the Enter key

The changes are saved to the the active favorite or split page.

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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. Save the page layout

The display will return to the Home page, and the new page will be included in the list of
favorite pages.

Edit favorite pages

1. Select the edit icon for a favorite icon to enter edit mode

- Select the cancel icon to remove a page

- Select the tools icon to display the page editor dialog

2. Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog, then save your changes

3. Press the

X key 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, or set it to alternate

the bars automatically.
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 by pressing the Power key or by dragging your finger

from the top of the screen

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 tapping it

2. Select the MENU button to edit the content

3. Select the content you want to display

Note: You can configure Bar 1 for active page or for all pages except those that have a local

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configuration. Bar 2 can only be configured for active page.

4. Define the time period if you want the two bars to alternate automatically

5. Select the edit option to change any of the instrument fields, followed by the field you want

to change

6. Save your changes by selecting the finish edit option in the menu.

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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

Key Description Comment

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

* Optional chart items

Note: You turn the optional images on/off individually. For more information, see "Chart

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settings" on page 29.

Only displayed when Range
rings are turned on

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Chart data

The Zeus2 is delivered with different embedded cartography depending on region.
All units will support Insight charts from Navico including Insight Genesis. The Zeus2 also

supports Navionics Gold, Platinum+ and Navionics+, C-MAP MAX-N/MAX-N+ by 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 please visit insightstore.navico.com, c-map.jeppesen.com or
navionics.com.

Charts are shared over the network, so only one chart card per boat is required.

Note: The system will not automatically switch to embedded cartography if the SD card is

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

Showing dual chart types

If you have different chart types available - embedded, in the card slot or on the Ethernet ­you can show two different chart types simulatanously 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

Chart type is set individually for each chart panel.
Activate one of the chart panels by tapping it, then select one of the available chart types

from the chart options menu. Repeat the process for the second chart panel, and select an
alternative chart type for this panel.

Note: To show charts other than Navionics, Insight chart type must be selected.

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

Vessel symbol

When a GPS and a suitable heading sensor are connected to the system, the vessel symbol
indicates vessel position and heading.

Without a heading sensor fitted, the vessel icon will orientate itself using COG (Course over
Ground). If no GPS is available the vessel symbol will include a question mark.

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) will be shown in the lower right
corner of the chart panel.

Panning the chart

You can move the chart in any direction by dragging your finger in the desired direction.
Press the X key or select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and cursor

window from the panel. This will also center the chart to vessel position.

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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. Corresponds to the usual orientation of nautical charts.

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 will be 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 will be used until navigation is
started.

Look ahead

Centres the chart slightly forward of your vessel 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 will be displayed. Tap 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: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item information.

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Using the cursor on the chart panel

The cursor is by default not shown on the chart panel.
When you tap on the screen, the cursor will be visible and the cursor position window will be

activated. When the cursor is active, the chart will 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 will also center the chart to the vessel position.
Select the Restore cursor menu option to display the cursor in its previous location. The

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

GoTo cursor

You start navigating to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the
panel, then using the go to cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

When using a touch screen, 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, then
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 will be saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active the
waypoint will be saved at your vessel's position.

Creating routes

You can create routes as follows on the chart panel.

1. Tap the screen to activate the cursor

2. Select New followed by New route in the menu

3. Select the position for the first route point.Tap the screen to position the first routepoint,

and then continue tapping the screen to place the remaining routepoints

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

Note: See "Waypoints-Routes-Tracks" on page 31 for more information.

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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 from the

vessel

2. Start the measure function from the menu

- The measuring icons will appear with a line drawn from the vessel center to the cursor
position, and the distance will be listed in the cursor information window

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

function is active

Note: The bearing will always be measured from the grey icon to the blue icon.

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

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

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 will search for items from
the vessel's position.

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

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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

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the chart will appear flat.

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

Panning the 3D chart

You can move the chart in any direction by tapping the Pan icon and then dragging your
finger 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 tapping the Rotate icon and then dragging on the screen.

To change the direction you are viewing, drag horizontally

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

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

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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, AIS and weather information can be displayed as overlay on your chart
panel.

When an overlay is selected, the chart menu will be expanded to include basic functions for
the selected overlay.

Radar, Structure, AIS and weather functions are described in separate sections in this manual.

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Insight specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D and Change to Navionics/Change to Insight (previously

described in this section) are common for all chart types.

Chart imagery style

The charts can be displayed in two imagery styles, 2D basic mapping and shaded relief with
terrain imaging.

Insight 2D mapping style Insight Shaded relief

Insight view options

Insight Chart Details

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

Medium Minimum information sufficient for navigation
Full All available information for the chart in use

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 on your display.

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 specific chart options

Orientation, Look ahead, 3D and Change to Navionics/Change to Insight (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.

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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.

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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.

Navionics view options

Chart shading

Shading adds terrain information to the chart.

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 Zeus2 animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over

time.

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The following icons and symbology are used:

Icons Description

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.
Red symbol used when current speed is increasing,- blue symbol 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.
Red arrow used when tide is rising,- blue arrow when tide is falling.

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

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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.

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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.

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 will be almost hidden by the photo.

Navionics Fish N' Chip

Zeus2 supports Navionics Fish N' Chip (U.S. only) chart feature.
For more information, see www.navionics.com.

Depth highlight range

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

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

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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

Jeppesen tides and currents

Zeus2 can display Jeppesen tides and currents. With this information it is possible to predict
the time, level, direction and strenght 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 red (6 knots or higher), yellow (2 to 6
knots) or green (2 knots or less), depending of the current in that location.

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

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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/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.

Vessels’ extension lines

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

A: Heading
B: Course Over Ground (COG)

The length of the extension lines are 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 will be
shown for your vessel.
Your vessel heading is based on information
from the active heading sensor and COG
from 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

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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 will be displayed when you selct the item.

Grid lines

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

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 38.

Waypoints, Routes, Tracks

Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels.

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Waypoints, routes and tracks

Waypoints

A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart or on a radar image. Each
waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates.

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, then
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 will be saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active the
waypoint will be saved at your vessel's position.

Moving a waypoint

1. Select the waypoint you want to move

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The waypoint icon will expand to indicate that it is active

2. Activate the menu and select the move option

3. Tap the chart to select a new position for the waypoint

4. Press the Enter

The waypoint is now automatically saved at the new position.

key or the rotary knob to confirm the new position

Edit a waypoint

You can edit all information about a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog. This dialog is
activated by tapping 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.

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

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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 will turn green, and the route name will be
displayed.

Zeus2 1.5 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. Tap the shart panel to position the first waypoint

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. Tap the chart panel to position the new routepoint

- If you set the new routepoint on a leg a new point will be added between existing
routepoints

- If you set the new routepoint outside the route the new routepoint will be 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

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The menu will change 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 will
automatically be displayed if the information is missing when you start the feature.

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Note: Zeus2 units designed for sale in the U.S. region will 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

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routepoints is located in an unsafe area. A warning dialog will be 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

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option will not be 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.

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Only two routepoints can be selected, and the system will discard any routepoints
between your selected start and end points

3. Select Accept to start the automatic routing

- When the automatic routing is completed the route will appear in preview mode, and
the legs are color coded to indicate save 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

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

to accept the routepoints positions

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

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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 a track to a route

You can convert a track to a route from the
Edit Track dialog. The dialog is activated by
activating the track, then tapping the track's
pop-up, pressing the rotary knob or
selecting the info options from the menu.
The Edit Track dialog can also be accessed
by using the Tracks tool on the Home page.

The Edit Route dialog

You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by
tapping 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.

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Tracks

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

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

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

Creating a new track

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

Track settings

A track is made up of a series of track points connected by line segments whose length
depends on the frequency of track recording.

You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the
Zeus2 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 Zeus2 allows you to navigate towards the cursor
position, towards 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-
Tracks" on page 31.

Navigate to cursor position

You can start navigating towards cursor position on any chart, radar or echosounder panel.
Position the curor at the selected destination on the panel, and then select the go to cursor

option in the menu.

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 will expand showing 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

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• Selecting the route details from the menu

Cancel navigation

When you are navigating a route the menu will include an option for cancelling the route.

tool from the Home page

Route

Navigating with the autopilot

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

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

For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 43.

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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.

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.

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 parameter defines the vessel’s accepted offset distance from the leg. If the vessel goes
beyond this limit, an alarm will be activated.

Arrival alarm

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

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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 system.
If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly

to match your paper charts.

Coordinate system

Several coordinate systems can be used to control the format for lat./lon coordinates
displayed on the chart panel.

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The 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 dependant on available panel size.

Key Description Comment

1 User configurable data fields
2 Vessel heading
3 COG (Course Over Ground)
4 Port and starboard laylines Refer "Chart settings" on page 29
5 Magnetic or True reference

Green if on TWA upwind or downwind.
Blue if off target by 10º or more , or on a

6 TWA (True Wind Angle)

7 Tide rate and relative direction
8 Magnetic variation

9 Bearing to current waypoint
10 Rudder angle
11 Current waypoint ID

free leg. The indicator will fade from
blue to green the closer you get to the
exact angle

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Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel

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

1. Tap the SailSteer panel to make it active

2. Tap the MENU button and select the edit option

- Edit mode will be indicated in top of the panel

3. Tap the instrument field you want to change

- The selected field will have a highlighted frame

4. Tap the

5. Repeat the steps to change other instrument fields

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

MENU button again to select info

Sail Time calculations

The Zeus2 calculates the time and distance to a waypoint taking into consideration that the
vessel is sailing via a layline course to the waypoint. Data showing time calculations will be
indicated with an -S extention:

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

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Time and Wind plots

The Zeus2 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 will turn into a dashed line and flatten out at the
point the data was lost. When the data becomes available again a dashed line will join 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 SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot
functionality will be available in the Zeus2.

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 the selected mode in the autopilot pop-up.

Switching from automatic mode to manual steering

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

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

of the steering regardsell of the autopilot mode. Refer to "Using the autopilot in an EVC system" on
page 52.

Autopilot indication on the pages

Key Description

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 will show autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected
to the network.

Icons will be 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, including access to turn
pattern selection

Turn pattern selection

Autopilot tile in Instrument bar

You can elect 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

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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 dependant 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
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 table.

Mode Feature Description

Standby

NFU

FU

AUTO Automatic steering where the set heading is maintained.

Heading capture

Turn patterns

Tacking

NoDrift

Dodging Returns to NoDrift mode after a heading change

NAV

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

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

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

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

Moves the vessel automatically in pre-defined turn steering
patterns

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

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

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

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Mode Feature Description

Only available if the boat type is set to Sail.

WIND

Tacking/Gybing

WIND

Nav

Automatic steering where the vessel heading is changed to
maintain a set wind angle

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

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 set the rudder angle. The rudder will move to the
commanded angle and then stop.

• You select FU mode from the autopilot menu

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Note: If the autopilot pop-up is closed or if an alarm dialog is activated on the Zeus2 unit

controlling the autopilot in FU mode, the autopilot will automatically change to STBY mode.

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

wheel. You return to STBY mode by a short press on the STBY/AUTO key.

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 menu. 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 or the Port/Starboard arrow buttons in
the autopilot pop-up.

An immediate heading change will take place. The new heading will be maintained until a
new heading is set.

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Heading capture

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

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Tacking in AUTO mode

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

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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

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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 will return 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 will follow the line with a crab angle.

1. Turn the vessel to the desired heading

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

heading from the boat’s position

Unlike in AUTO (compass) mode the autopilot will now use the position information to
calculate the cross track error, and automatically keep 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.

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

If you don’t respond the dialog will disappear and the autopilot will go 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 will be used to change the
course to steer to keep the boat on the track line and to the destination waypoint.

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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 will be
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 will automatically keep the vessel on the leg.

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When the vessel reaches the arrival circle for a routepoint, the autopilot will give an audible
warning and display 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 will automatically
change 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 38.

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Waypoint arrival circle

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

The arrival circle 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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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

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the waypoint arrival circle when using automatic waypoint shift.

WIND mode

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

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Autopilot Installation menu.
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 will change the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may
change.

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Tacking in WIND mode

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

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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 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 will immediately mirror 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 will return 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.
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 will
suddenly disappear and reduces the boat speed. The boat will then be more difficult to steer
as the rudder will become less effective.

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

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

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

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 will also utilize the current wind direction in the calculation.

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Turn pattern steering

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

Note: The turn steering option will not be available if the boat type is set to sailboat - instead

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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
startboard options in the turn dialog to select the turn direction.

Stopping the turn

You can stop the turn from within the turn dialog.
You can also at any time during a turn pressing the STBD/AUTO key to return to standby

mode and manual steering.

Turn variables

All turn steering options, except the C-turn, have settings that you may 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.

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Note: Refer to the separate Zeus2Installation manual for information about Rate limit

settings.

C-turn

C-turn makes the boat turn 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 boat turn a smaller circle.

Spiral turn

Spiral-turn makes the boat turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. This feature
may be used for circling fish or when searching an object.

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 boat will turn in a circle. Negative values indicate
decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius.

Zigzag turns

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

Square-turn makes the boat automatically turn 90° after having travelled a defined leg
distance.

You can at any time during the turn change the main heading and the distance of the leg
until the boat makes a new 90° turn.

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Lazy S-turn

In the lazy-s turn the boat will 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 input from an echosounder, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth
contour.

TM

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 Zeus2or 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

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 will take a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth
contour, and the autopilot will fail to keep the boat on the selected depth.

If the value is set too high the overshoot will increase and the steering will be unstable.

Controur 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 will be allowed. If you the CCA set to zero there is no S-

ing.

Using the Zeus2 in an AP24/AP28 system

Command transfer

If your Zeus2 unit 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 Zeus2 unit is indicated

with a square with a cross symbol in autopilot controller pop-up.
You can take command from an inactive Zeus2 unit by pressing the STBY/AUTO key to

bring up the mode selection menu, and then confirming active mode.

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Locking remote stations

The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that will disable autopilot control from
other units. A locked Zeus2 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 will be replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override.
The system will return to Zeus2 control in standby mode if no rudder command is given from

the EVC system within a predefined period.

Autopilot settings

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Chart compass

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

Locking autopilot use for other units

If two Zeus2 units are included in the system, the non-active Zeus2 unit can be locked 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.
When the lock function is in use, no automatic modes can be selected from the Zeus2 unit.

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Note: The lock function is not available on the Zeus2 unit which has autopilot control!

If the Zeus2 unit is part of an AP24/AP28 system, the unit can be locked from the AP24/ AP28
control unit.

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Sea state filter

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

OFF Seastate filter is disabled. This is default
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.

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Tack time

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

A turn performed without shifting wind side, will also be 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 will change as
much as this value.

Wind function

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

When the boat is running, it will also be 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 will be 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 will
keep the boat on the track line. If the XTE from the navigator exceeds 0.15 NM, the autopilot
will calculate the layline and track towards the waypoint.

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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 will make the boat start S-ing.

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 to existing 2D and 3D chart views. For

more information see "Chart overlay" on page 24.

Note: Radar overlay requires data from heading sensor.

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The radar panel

Key Description Comment

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 62.

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.

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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 will be 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.

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 window is activated.
The cursor can be used to measure a distance to a target, and to select targets as described

later in this section.
To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select Clear cursor or press the X

key.

GoTo cursor

You start navigating to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the
panel, then using the go to cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

When using a touch screen, 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, then
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 will be saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active the
waypoint will be saved at your vessel's position.

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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.

The radar control images are located in the upper right corner of the radar panel. You select
between the control images by selecting the control image or by pressing the rotary knob.
Active control will expand and display its name in full. You can then adjust the value by
turning the rotary knob or by using the slide bar.

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

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
will be reduced.

The system includes predefined Sea clutter settings for habor 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

The 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.

Rejecting radar interference

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

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

interference exists.
The radar interference rejection option is available from the menu.

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Advanced radar options

Radar threshold

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

Default value: 30%.

Target boost

The target boost option is used for increasing the size of radar targets.

Target expansion

Target expansion will override and increase the default radar pulse length, providing larger
target returns.

Fast scan

(Broadband Radar™ only).
Increases the speed of the radar scanner when the range is set to 2 nm or less. This option

gives faster updates on target movements within this range.

STC curve

(Broadband Radar™ only).
The STC (Sensitivity Time Control) controls the sensitivity of the radar signal close to your

vessel. It compensates for distance to the radar object, making returns from equal sized
objects appear with the same size on the radar image.

Radar view options

Radar symbology

Radar symbology defined in the 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

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Clearing target trails from the panel

When target trails are displayed on the panel, the radar menu will be expanded to include an
option where you can clear target trails from your radar panel temporarily. The target trails
will 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).

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Heading up

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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 Zeus2 is navigating an active route. If you are not navigating

an active route the heading up orientation will be used until the navigation function is
started.

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 will be redrawn with the vessel symbol repositioned in the
center of the screen.

When True motion is selected, the menu will expand 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/VRM is 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.

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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

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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

- The EBL line and the VRM circle will be positioned according to the cursor position

Offsetting an EBL/VRM marker

1. Ensure that the cursor is not active

2. Activate the menu, select

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.

EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset

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 will alert 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 will be activated when a radar target breaches the guard zone limits. You can select
if the alarm will be activated when the target enters or exits the zone.

Sensitivity

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

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MARPA targets

If the Zeus2 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 define alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer "Radar settings panel" on page

62.
MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance.

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

MARPA target symbols

The Zeus2 system use the target symbols shown below.

Symbol Description

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.

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

Tracking MARPA targets

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

2. Select Aquire targets from the menu

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

Once 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 will expand 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.

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MARPA alarm settings

You can define the following MARPA alarms.

Alarm ID Description

MARPA target lost

MARPA unavailable Controls whether an alarm shall be activated if you do not have the

Controls whether an alarm shall be activated when a MARPA target
is lost

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.

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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 the

ring is the same as the closest point of approach as set in Dangerous Vessels dialog. See

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"Defining dangerous vessels" on page 83. An alarm will trigger if a vessel is tracking into your safe
zone.

Installation

The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Zeus

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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 Zeus2.

The Echosounder image

Key Description Comment

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. See "Echosounder settings

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Zooming an Echosounder image

You zoom an Echosounder image by:

• turning the rotary knob

• using the panel zoom icons

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by pinching or spreading on the screen

Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel.
When zooming in, the sea floor will be 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 will not be able to find the

bottom when zooming.
If the cursor is active, the unit will zoom in where the cursor is pointed.

Zoom bar

The zoom bar will be 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.

The cursor is by default not shown on the echosounder image.
When you tap the screen the depth at the cursor position will be shown, the information

window and the history bar will be activated.
To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select Clear cursor or press the X

key.

GoTo cursor

You start navigating to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the
panel, then using the go to cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

When using a touch screen, 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 will be drawn between the measuring points, and the distance will be 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 will resume to normal
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Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, then
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 will be saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active the
waypoint will be saved at your vessel's position.

Viewing sounder history

Whenever the cursor is shown on a sounder panel, the scroll bar is shown at the bottom 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 will start scrolling
towards left, and the automatic scrolling as new soundings are received will be turned off.

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

Setting up the Echosounder image

The range

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

Auto range

If you select Auto, the system will automatically display the whole range from the water
surface to the bottom.

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.
The echosounder panel can be setup as a single view, or with split view where the left and

the right side presents different images.

Echo frequency

The Zeus2 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on
sounder module and which transducer model is connected.

You can view two frequencies at the same time by setting up a dual echosounder.

Color and gain settings

Gain and Color control images are located in the left side of the echosounder panel. You
select between the control images by selecting the image or by pressing the rotary knob.
Active control will expand and display its name in full. You can then adjust the value by
turning the rotary knob or by using the slide bar.

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

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Gain

The gain controls the sensitivity of the echosounder.
The more you increase the gain, the more details will be shown on the image. However, a

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

Auto gain

The Auto gain option will keep the sensitivity at a level that works well under most
conditions.

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With the gain in auto mode, you can set a positive or negative offset that gets applied to the
auto gain. This is indicated as A-40 - A40.

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 will be displayed in the color at
the strong return end of the scale.

Pausing the echosounder

You can pause the sounder, allowing you to examine the sounder 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

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 compensate 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 will update the image fast, while a low scroll speed will present a longer history.

The ping speed

The Ping Speed controls the rate the transducer transmits into the water. A high ping speed
will make the image move fast on the screen, while a low ping speed will present a longer
history on the screen. The reverberation potentially caused by too high ping speed can cause
interference on the screen.

Recording echosounder data

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

The function is activated from the Advanced menu option.
The following options are available:

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 will cause the record file to increase in size compared to using
lower byte settings.

Log all channels

Logs all available sonar data simultaneously.
When logging all channels, logs are saved in .sl2 format instead of .slg format.

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Log in XTF format

Optional logging format for SideScan data. This will only be shown when StructureScan data
is available.

This format does not log all channesl into onen file. The format is used for third part
application support on PC (like SonarWiz) that needs access to the StructureScan data.

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Create StructureMap when completed

If StructureScan is available on the network, you can convert the loggings to StructureMap
format (.smf) after recording. The file can also be converted to StructureMap format from the
Files option.

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.
You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image by tapping and dragging on

the screen 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.

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 will be reduced. You will 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 will always be shown on the left image, independent on range scale.

The scaling factor for the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the
Zoom option.

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

panel.

Depth line

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

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.

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Zoom bars

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

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Fish ID

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

Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication

Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish.

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Echosounder settings

Echosounder source

If you have more than one echosounder on your network, you can select which sounder to
be the preferred source on this Zeus2 unit.

Network echosounder

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

Installation manual.

Overlay downscan

When a StructureScan unit is connected to your Zeus2 system, you can overlay DownScan
images on the regular echo image.

When activated, the echosounder menu will expand to include basic StructureScan options.

View echosunder recording

Used to view internally stored echosonder 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.

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Search depth

Noise may cause the echosounder to search for unrealistic depths.
By setting the search depth manually the system will only display echoes received from

objects within the set depth range.

Installation

Used for echosounder installation and setup. See the separate Zeus2Installation manual.

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StructureScan™

StructureScan HDTM uses hight 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 on Zeus2 units. 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 traditional downscan image, or showing left/
right side scanning.

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

Key Description

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

Zooming the StructureScan image

You zoom a StructureScan image by:

• turning the rotary knob (when the cursor not is active)

• using the panel zoom icons

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by pinching or spreading on the screen

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

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Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panel

The cursor is by default not shown on the StructureScan image.
When you position the cursor, the cursor information window and the history bar will be

activated. On a SideScan image the left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are
shown at the cursor position. On a DownScan image the depth will be shown at cursor
position.

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

cursor option.

GoTo cursor

You start navigating to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the
panel, then using the go to cursor option in the menu.

The Cursor assist function

When using a touch screen, 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 will be drawn between the measuring points, and the distance will be 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
scrolling.

or press the X key, the image will resume to normal

Saving waypoints

You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, then
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 will be saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active the
waypoint will be saved at your vessel's position.

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Viewing StructureScan™ history

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

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

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

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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 will automatically set 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.
The StructureScan panel can be set up as a single view, or with split view where the left and

the right side presents different images.

StructureScan frequencies

StructureScan supports two frequencies. 455 kHz is ideal for greater depth penetration and
while 800 kHz provides better definition especially at shallower depths.

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

- The color adjustment bar is displayed

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.

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 compensate 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 you vessel.

Range Lines

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

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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 "Recording echosounder data" on page 67.

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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 using pinch and spread gesture

• move the chart to view the scanned image by dragging your finger in the selected direction

Pressing the X key or selecting the Clear cursor option will remove the cursor from the
panel, and the chart center will be positioned at the vessel.

Activating Structure overlay

1. Turn on Structure overlay from the chart menu

- The chart menu will be increased to show Structure options

- Structure data will start 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

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StructureMap sources

Two sources can be used to overlay Structure logs on the charts;

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Live data, used when StructureScan data is available on the Zeus2 system

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Saved files. These are recorded StructureScan (*.sl2) data that are converted to StructureMap
(*smf) format. Saved *.smf files can be used on Zeus2 units even if no StructureScan units 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 will vary depending on available memory in the unit and
range settings. As the memory fills up the oldest data will automatically be 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 will be 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 will be 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.

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Note: When saved files are used as source, the Zeus2 displays all StructureMap files found on

the SD card and in the system’s internal memory. If there is more than one StructureMap of
the same area, the images will 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 structure (a wreck, etc) — don’t drive over it. Steer the boat so the

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structure will be on the left or right side of your boat

• Don’t use Autorange when using SideScan. 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
Don’t overlap history trails when conducting a side-by-side scan of an area

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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 will be a flashing red symbol and a

message will appear periodically at the bottom of the screen.

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

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100MB or less to allow for faster file conversion.

The sounder 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 Zeus2 systems.
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 SD
cards.

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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 source. Unavailable
options are greyed.

Range Sets the search range
Transparency Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay. With minimum

transparency settings the chart details will be almost hidden by the

StructureMap overlay
Palette Selects Structure palette
Contrast Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the

screen.

Shows/hides the water column in Live mode.

If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan
Water column

Frequency Sets the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best

Noise rejection Filters the signal interference and reduces the on-screen clutter
Clear live history Clears existing live mode history trails from the screen and begins

Record data Records StructureScan data
Source Selects StructureMap source

image.

If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be

affected by the water depth.

resolution, while 455 kHz has greater depth and range coverage

showing only the most current data

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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 system, any targets detected by this 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 define 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 Zeus2 system use the AIS target symbols shown below:

Symbol Description

Sleeping AIS target (not moving or at anchor).

Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line.

Dangerous AIS target,
illustrated with bold line.

Lost AIS target.

Selected AIS target, activated
by selecting a target symbol.

A target is defined as dangerous based on the
CPA and TCPA settings. Refer “Defining
dangerous vessels” on page 45.

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.

The target will return to default target symbol
when the cursor is removed from the symbol.

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Viewing information about AIS targets

Searching for AIS items

You can search for AIS targets from any
panel by using 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 will
search for vessels around cursor position.
Without an active cursor the system will
search for vessels around your vessel's
position.

Viewing information about single AIS targets

When you select an AIS icon on the chart or radar panel the symbol will change to Selected
target symbol, and the vessel name will be 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

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Calling an AIS vessel from the Zeus

If the Zeus2 system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over
NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to that vessel from the Zeus2.

The call option will be available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status
dialog activated from the Tools panel.

From the Call dialog you can select to
change channel or cancel the call. The Call
dialog will be closed when the connection is
established.

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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 take place when AIS SART data is
received:

An AIS SART icon is located on the chart in the position received from the AIS SART

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• An alarm message is displayed
If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message will be followed by an audible alarm.

The icon will be green if the received AIS SART data is a test and not an active message.

Note:

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AIS SART alarm message

When data is received from an AIS SART, an
alarm message is displayed on the Zeus2.

This message includes the AIS SART’s unique
MMSI number, its position and its distance
and bearing from your vessel.
You have three options:

1. Ignore the alarm

- The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm will not reappear

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Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS

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SART remains in the Vessels list.

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.

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- The waypoint is saved to your waypoint list. This waypoint name will be prefixed with
MOB AIS SART - followed by the unique MMSI number of the SART. e.g. MOB AIS SART -

12345678.

3. Activate the MOB function

- The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the AIS SART position

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The Zeus2 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

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route towards the AIS SART position!
If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart you will 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.

Alarm ID Description

Dangerous vessel Controls whether an alarm shall be activated when a vessel comes

within the predefined CPA or TCPA. See “Defining dangerous
vessels” on page 45.

AIS vessel lost Sets the range for lost vessels. If a vessel is lost within the set range

this will trigger an alarm

Note: The check box controls whether the alarm pop-up box is

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displayed and if the siren will sound. The CPA and TCPA defines
when a vessel is dangerous regardless of the enabled/disabled
state.

Vessel message Controls whether an alarm shall be activated when a message is

received from an AIS target

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Vessel settings

Your vessel’s MMSI number

You need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in the
Zeus2 system to be able 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 if any MMSI

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message shall be displayed.

Icon filters

All targets are by default shown on the panel
if an AIS device is connected to the Zeus

system.
You can select not to show any targets, or to
filter the icons based on security settings,
distance and vessel speed.

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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 Groung (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 ticked on for

This vessel

shown for your vessel.

then no extension lines will be

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For own vessel heading information is read from active heading sensor, and COG information
is as received from the active GPS.

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

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Defining dangerous vessels

You can define an invisible guard zone
around your vessel. When a target comes
within this distance from your vessel, the
symbol will change to the “dangerous”
target symbol. An alarm will be 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.

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 instrument panels consists of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be
customized to display selected data. The instrument panel displays data on dashboards, and
you can define up to ten dashboards within the instrument panel.

Note: To include fuel/engine information, engine and tank information has to be configured

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from the Settings panel.

Dashboards

A set of different dashboard layouts are predefined to display gauges showing information
about vessel, navigation information and angler requirement.

You switch between the panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and right side of the panel.
You can also select the dashboard from the menu.

Note: Additional dashboards can be activated from the menu if other systems (i.e. CZone)

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are present on the network.

Customizing the Instrument panel

You can customize the Instrument 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 of analog gauges.

All edit options are available from the Instrument panel menu.
Available editing options will depend on which data sources that 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 blue background

4. Select information to be display, 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 solution on your

vessel.
When connected to a WM-2 or WM-3 Satellite module you can subscribe and include Sirius™

audio on your Zeus2system. You can also connect a Sirius radio via a FUSION system. Sirius™
audio and weather service covers inland US waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The Sirius™ audio products received
vary depending on your selected subscription package. For more information refer to
www.sirius.com.

Before you can start using your audio equipment, it must be installed according to the Zeus
Installation manual and the documentation included with the audio device.

Enabling audio

Compatible audio device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be
identified by the Zeus2. If not, enable the feature from the Advanced Settings dialog.

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The Audio panel

You activate the audio panel by activating the audio tile in the Instrument bar.
The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another as described

later in this chapter.

Key Description

1 Audio source
2 Audio control buttons
3 Audio tile
4 Audio tools

Audio control buttons

Icon Tuner VHF DVD Playback

Select to display the list of available sources

Select to select previous/next
frequency
Press and hold to tune in a channel

Select to select next/previous
favourite channel

N/A N/A Select to start

N/A N/A Select to pause playback

Select to
rewind/play fast
forward

N/A N/A

Select to select
previous/next
track

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Select to display the volume slider

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Icon Tuner VHF Playback

Signal strength N/A N/A

Select to toggle
on/off repeat

N/A N/A

N/A N/A

Select to display menus used for settings up zones and master
control

function. The icon is
colored when the
function is active.

Select to toggle
on/off shuffle mode.
The icon is colored
when the function is
active.

Select to display the
favourite stations for
the tuner

Select to display optional settings for active source

Select to display the

favourite channels for

the VHF

Select to display the
native menu for
active source

Setting up the audio system

The speakers

Speaker zones

The Zeus2can be set up to control different audio zones. Number of zones depends on the
audio server connected to your Zeus2system.

You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings individually for each zone.
Adjustments to the bass and treble settings will alter all zones.

Master volume control

By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume on the
Zeus2 unit. You can define which zones shall be altered when you increase/decrease the
volume from the Zeus2 unit.

Selecting tuner region

Before playing FM or AM radio and before using a VHF radio you must select the appropriate
region for you location.

Detaching Sirius from the AUX source

If a Sirius radio is connected to the FUSION radio/server, the AUX source will be automatically
attached to the Sirius feed. Sirius will then appear in the source list when the FUSION server
is active.

To use the AUX source for a different device, the Sirius must be detached from the AUX
source.

Note: To use SiriusXM an optional SiriusXM tuner must be connected to the FUSION server.

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Operating the audio system

1. Select the Audio tile in the Instrument bar to activate the Audio overlay

2. Select the options icon and select the audio server

3. Select the source icon to select the audio source

- Number of sources depends on active audio server

4. Use the panel buttons to control your audio system.

Refer to the overview of audio control buttons and tools previously in this chapter.
For available options and features for the audio equipment, refer to the documentation

following the audio equipment.

Favourite channels

When a tuner or VHF channel is tuned in, you can add the channel to your favoure list. The
favourite channels can be viewed, selected and deleted from within the Favourite list.

You page through favourite channels by using the up/down audio panel buttons.

Using Sirius radio (North America only)

Channels list

The channels list displays all available Sirius channels, whether or not you have a subscription
for the channel.

Favorite list

You can create a list of your favorite Sirius channels from within the channels list. You will not
be able to add unsubscribed channels.

Locking channels

You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted unless an unlock code is
entered.

When the function is activated, a 4 digit code must be entered before the locking is
activated.

The same code must be entered before a locked channel can be released.

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Weather

The Zeus2 includes weather functionality that allows the user to view forecast data overlaid
on the chart. This helps gaining a clear understanding of the weather conditions that are
likely to appear.

Zeus2 supports weater data in GRIB format, available for download from various weather
service suppliers. The system also supports weather data from SIRIUS Marine Weather Service.
This service is available only in North America.

Wind barbs

The rotation of the wind barbs indicate the relative wind direction, with the tail showing the
direction the wind is coming from. In the graphics below the wind comes f rom from
northwest.

Wind speed is indicated by a combination of small and large barbs at the end of the wind
tail.

Zero knots / Indeterminate wind direction

Small barb = 5 knots

Large barb = 10 knots

Arrow barb = 50 knots

If a combination of 5 and 10 knot barbs are shown on a tail then these will need to be added
together to give you the total wind speed. The example below shows 3 x large barb + 1 x
small barb = 35 knots, and 60 knots indicated with 1 x arrow barb + 1 x large barb.

Wind speed: 35 knots Wind speed: 60 knots

GRIB weather

A GRIB file contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate the
weather data which shows how weather systems are developing.

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Importing GRIB data

The downloaded GRIB data must be imported into memory before it can be used. The file
can be imported from any location that can be seen in the file explorer.

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Note: GRIB data that is imported from an SD card will not be saved in the Zeus2. The data will

be lost when new GRIB data is imported.

Select the GRIB file to import the data.

The GRIB weather display

Imported GRIB weather data can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel.
When the GRIB weather overlay is selected, the chart menu will increase to show GRIB

weather options. From this menu you can select which weather symbols you want to display,
set the distance between the barbs, and you can adjust the opaqueness of the weather
symbols.

From this menu you can also animate the weather forecast as described later in this chapter.

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Key Description

1 Wind barbs
2 Pressure contours
3 GRIB information window

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GRIB information window

The GRIB information window shows the date and time for the GRIB weather forecast, and
the selected forecast time in brackets. A negative value in the brackets indicates historic
weather data.

If you select a position on the chart the information window will expand to include weather
details for the selected position.

Animating GRIB weather forecast

The GRIB data contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate
the weather data and to show the predicted forecast for a specific time and date. The time
scales will vary depending on the file you are using.

The time shift is shown in brackets in the GRIB information window. The time will be relative
to the current time as provided by a GPS device connected to the Zeus2.

Select time and animation speed from the menu.

SiriusXM™ weather

When connected to a Navico Weather module, you can subscribe and include Sirius™ audio
and Sirius™ Marine Weather Service on your Zeus2 system (North America only).

Sirius™ audio and weather service covers inland US waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

The audio and weather products received vary depending on your selected subscription
package. For more information refer to www.siriusxm.com/marineweather

Sirius status panel

When the weather module is connected to the system, you will get access to the Sirius™
status panel.

Signal strength is indicated as 1/3 (weak), 2/3 (good) or 3/3 (preferred).
The ESN shows the electronic serial number for the WM-2 module.

Sirius weather display

The Sirius weather can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel.
When weather overlay is selected, the chart menu will increase to show the available

weather options.

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Key Description

1 Precipitation color shading
2 City forecast icon
3 Wind barb
4 Storm icon
5 SST color bar
6 SST color shading

Use the Sirius weather option menu to select which weather symbology that should be
displayed and how they should appear on the chart panel.

Precipitation

Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity. Darkest color indicates
highest intensity.

Precipitation type Color code

Rain From light green (light rain) - yellow - orange

- to dark red (heavy rain)
Snow Blue
Mixed Pink

Sea Surface Temperature (SST)

Can be shown as color shading or text.
When color coding is selected, the SST color bar will be shown on the left side of the display.
You can define which temperature range that shall be color coded as described later in this

section.

Wave indication

Colors are used to indicate forecasted wave height. Dark red indicate the highest waves,
while blue are used for the lowest.

You can define which height range shall be color coded as described later in this section.

Weather icons

Several weather icons are available to show current or predicted weather conditions. You can
select an icon to display detailed weather information.

Icon Description

City forecast

Surface observation

Tropical storm tracking; past (grey) - present
(red) - future (yellow)

Hurricane (category 1-5) tracking; past (grey)

- present (red) - future (yellow)

Tropical disturbance/depression tracking;
past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow)

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Storm attributes

Lightning

Watch box location and warning

Marine zone location

Color Shading

You can define the sea surface temperature range and wave height color coding.
The temperature above warm and below cool values will be displayed as progressively

darker red and darker blue.
Waves higher than the maximum value will be indicated with progressively darker red.

Waves lower than the minimum value will not be color coded.

Marine zones

Sirius™ service includes access to weather reports for all U.S. Marine Zones, with the
exception of the high seas zones.

You can setup the system to read the forecast for a selected area.
Select the selected zone, and use the menu to confirm your selection.

Tropical statements

You can read tropical statements including information about tropical weather conditions.
These statements are available for the entire Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific.

Showing Sirius weather details

When you select a shaded weather area, available information will be shown in the cursor
window.

If pop-up is enabled, you can select a weather icon to display the identity of the observation.
If you select the pop-up, detailed information about the observation is be displayed. You can
also display the detailed information from the menu when the weather icon is selected.

Animating Sirius™ weather graphics

The Zeus2 records the weather information you have turned on, and this information can be
used to animate past or future weather conditions. The amount of information available in
the system depends on the amount of weather activity; the more complex it is, the less time
will be available for animation.

You can animate the past or the future, depending on which weather view you have turned
on:

if the precipitation overlay was turned on, you can animate for the past and only assume

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weather conditions in the immediate future.

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if the colored wave height overlay was turned on, you can animate the future (the
predictions).

When activated, the time for the current graphic animation will be displayed in the lower left
corner of the chart panel.

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Weather alarms

You can setup the lightning or storm alarms to be within a certain range of your vessel.
You can also get an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen marine

zone.
A watchbox is defined by the National Weather Service. When the alarm is turned on you will

get an alarm when your vessel is inside or is entering into a watchbox.

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Video

The video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your Zeus2.

Note: The video images will not be shared via the network. You can only view the video on

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the unit connected to the video source.

If a FLIR camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control
the camera from the Zeus2.

For information about how to connect the camera, see the separate Zeus2 Installation
manual.

The Video panel

A video panel can be set up as a single panel, or as one of the panels on a multiple panel
page.

The video image will be proportionally scaled to fit into the video panel. Area not covered by
the image will be colored black.

Setting up the video panel

Video source

Zeus2 supports two video input channels. You can select to view one channel only, or to
cycle the image between available video cameras.

The cycle period can be set from 5 to 120 seconds.

Video standard

Zeus2 supports NTSC and PAL video. The two channels are set up individually. Check the
local video standard or the standard of your cameras.

Adjusting the video image

You can optimize the video display by adjusting the video image settings. The settings are
adjusted individually for each video source. Default for all settings: 50%.

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FLIR camera control

When the connection is established to a FLIR camera, the menu will change to include
access to FLIR camera controls.

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Note: You can take over camera control from any Zeus2 connected to the Ethernet network.

Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera

When a video panel is active, the Zeus2 will automatically recognize a Flir camera if this is
available on the network.

Note: When there is DHCP server present on the Ethernet network, FLIR camera will need to

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be configured and set to have Static IP Address before the connection can be established.
For instructions on how to configure your specific FLIR camera model please refer to FLIR
documentation.

Note: Only one FLIR camera can be connected to the Ethernet network at a time.

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When you activate a video panel, the system will start searching the network for a FLIR
camera.

If the connection later is lost, this will be indicated by a panel key. Select this key to
reestablish the connection.

When the connection is established the menu will change to include access to FLIR camera
control.

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Note: You can take over camera control from any Zeus2 unit connected to the Ethernet

network.

Panning and tilting the FLIR camera

When the connection to the FLIR camera is established, pan and tilt panel buttons appear on
the video panel. The left and right arrow buttons control the camera’s pan, while the up and
down arrow buttons tilt the camera.

Press one of the arrow buttons on the panel to control the camera. The camera will move as
long as you press the button.

Zooming the FLIR video image

You zoom the video image by using the zoom panel buttons.
There are two different zoom options available, depending on selected FLIR camera source

option.

Digital zoom

Only available when the camera is in Infrared mode.
In this mode the zoom is represented in levels (0, 2 and 4 times zoom). Each press on a zoom

button will increment or decrement the zoom level.

Optical zoom

Available in daylight mode.
In this mode the camera will zoom as long as you press a zoom panel button.

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The FLIR camera source options

The FLIR camera includes both daylight and infrared video sources.
When the infrared source is selected, the following options are available:

Toggle color scheme Cycles through FLIR’s video output color scheme. Each of

these schemes maps a different color to a different
temperature

Toggle polarity Inverts the color scheme.

For example, instead of: White = Hot and Black = Cold, it will
become Black = Hot and White = Cold

The FLIR camera’s home position

You can set the current pan and tilt position as the camera’s home position.
You can later quickly return to this camera position.

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Alarms

Alarm system

The system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the
system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message pops up on the screen.
An alarm icon is displayed in the status bar, and the status bar pulses the color of the alarm.

If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message will be followed by an audible alarm, and
the switch for external alarm will go active.

The alarm is recorded in the alarm listing so that you can see the details and take the
appropriate corrective action.

Type of messages

The messages are classified according to how the reported situation will affect your vessel.
The following color codes are used:

Color Importance

Red Critical
Orange Important
Yellow Standard
Blue Warning
Green Light warning

Single alarms

A single alarm is displayed with the name of the alarm as the title, and with details for the
alarm.

Multiple alarms

If more than one alarm is activated simultaneously, the alarm message will display a list of up
to 3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the alarm activated first at the
top. The remaining alarms are available in the Alarms dialog

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Acknowledging a message

The following options are available in the alarm dialog for acknowledging a message:

Option Result

Close Sets the alarm state to acknowledged, meaning that you are aware of the alarm

condition. The siren / buzzer will stop and the alarm dialog will be removed.
The alarm will, however, remain active in the alarm listing until the reason for
the alarm has been removed.

Disable Disables the current alarm setting. The alarm will not show again unless you

turn it back on in the Alarms dialog.

There is no time-out on the alarm message or siren. They remain until you acknowledge the
alarm or until the reason for the alarm is removed.

Alarms dialog

All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog.

The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs includes
information about active alarms and alarm history.

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Tools

The Tools panel includes by default icons used for accessing options and tools that are not
specific to any panel.

When external equipment is integrated to the Zeus2, new icons might be added to the Tools
panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features.

Waypoints/routes/tracks

List of waypoints, routes and tracks with details.
Select the waypoint, route or track you wish to edit or delete.

Tides

Displays tide information for the tide station nearest to your vessel.
Select the arrow panel buttons to change the date, or select the date field to access the

calender function.
Available tide stations can be selected from the menu.

Alarms

Active alarms

List of active alarms.

Alarm history

List of all alarms with time stamp.

Alarm settings

List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings.

Settings

Provides access to application and system settings.

Vessels

Status listing

List of all AIS, MARPA, and DSC vessels with available information.

Message listing

List of all messages received from other AIS vessels with time stamp.

Sun/Moon

Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date and the
position’s latitude/longitude.

Trip calculator

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Trip 1 / Trip 2

Displays voyage and engine information, with reset option for all data fields.

Today

Displays voyage and engine information for current date. All data fields are automatically
reset when the date changes.

Files

File management system for files, waypoints, routes, tracks and settings.

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