B&G Zeus2 Glass Helm CPU User Manual
Zeus2 Glass Helm
Operator manual
ENGLISH
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Preface
Disclaimer
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cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely
responsible for observing safe boating practices.
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Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or system:
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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 Processor complies with:
• CE under EMC directive 2004/108/EC
• The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) standard 2008
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the Zeus2 Glass Helm section on the
following website: bandg.com.
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About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the Zeus2 Glass Helm system. 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 screen
The pdf viewer included in the Zeus2 Processor makes it possible to read the manuals and
other pdf files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from bandg.com.
The manuals can be read from 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 ZC1: Turn the rotary knob
Panning on the page
Zoom In/Out
Exit the pdf viewer
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Select the relevant panel button
Touch operation: Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
Key operation: Use the arrow keys
Touch operation: Use pinch or spread gestures.
Key operation: Use the + and - keys
Touch operation: Press the X key or select the X in the upper
right corner of the panel.
Key operation: Press the Esc/Cancel key.
The software
This manual is written for the Zeus2 Processor software version 1.0.
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
10 Introduction
10 System overview
10 Operating the system
14 The Home page
15 Application pages
16 Integration of 3rd party devices
17 GoFreeTM wireless
17 H5000 integration
18 Basic operation
18 Turning the system on and off
18 Display illumination
18 Locking the touch screen
19 Using menus and dialogs
19 Selecting pages and panels
20 Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page
20 Positioning a Man Over Board mark
20 Screen capture
21 Customizing your system
21 Customizing the Home page background
21 Adjusting panel size
22 Adding new favorite pages
22 Edit favorite pages
22 Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar
23 Charts
23 The Chart panel
24 Chart data
24 Showing dual chart type
24 Vessel symbol
24 Chart scale
24 Panning the chart
25 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
25 Displaying information about chart items
26 Using the cursor on the chart panel
26 Saving waypoints
26 Creating routes
27 Measuring distance
27 Find objects on chart panels
27 3D charts
28 Chart overlay
28 Insight specific chart options
28 Insight view options
29 Navionics specific chart options
29 Navionics chart settings
30 Navionics view options
32 Jeppesen tides and currents
32 Chart settings
35 Waypoints, routes and tracks
35 Waypoints
36 Routes
39 Tracks
40 Waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs
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41 Navigating
41 Navigate to cursor position
41 Navigate a route
41 Navigating with the autopilot
42 Navigation settings
44 The SailSteer panel
45 Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel
45 Sail Time calculations
46 Time and Wind plots
46 The Time plot panel
46 Wind Plot panel
47 Autopilot
47 Safe operation with the autopilot
47 Activating the autopilot
47 Switching from automatic mode to manual steering
47 Autopilot indication on the pages
49 The Autopilot panel
49 Mode overview
50 Standby mode
50 Non-Follow Up (NFU, Power steering)
50 Follow-up steering (FU)
50 AUTO mode (auto compass)
51 NoDrift mode
51 NAV mode
52 WIND mode
53 WIND Nav mode
54 Turn pattern steering
55 Using the Zeus2 Processor in an AP24/AP28 system
56 Using the autopilot in an EVC system
56 Autopilot settings
59 Radar
59 The radar panel
59 Radar overlay
60 Radar operational modes
60 Radar Range
60 Using the cursor on a radar panel
60 Saving waypoints
61 Adjusting the radar image
62 Advanced radar options
62 Radar view options
63 EBL/VRM markers
64 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
65 MARPA targets
66 Recording radar data
66 Radar settings
68 Echosounder
68 The Echosounder image
69 Zooming an Echosounder image
69 Using the cursor on the echosounder panel
70 Saving waypoints
70 Viewing sounder history
70 Setting up the Echosounder image
71 Advanced Echosounder options
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71 Recording echosounder data
72 Echosounder view options
73 Echosounder settings
75 StructureScan™
75 The StructureScan™ image
75 Zooming the StructureScan image
76 Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panel
76 Saving waypoints
76 Viewing StructureScan™ history
77 Setting up the StructureScan image
77 Advanced StructureScan settings
79 StructureMap
79 The StructureMap image
79 Activating Structure overlay
79 StructureMap sources
80 StructureMap tips
80 Recording StructureScan data
80 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
81 Structure options
82 AIS
82 AIS target symbols
83 Viewing information about AIS targets
84 Calling an AIS vessel
84 AIS SART
85 Vessel alarms
86 Vessel settings
88 Instrument panels
88 Dashboards
88 Customizing the Instrument panel
89 Audio
89 Enabling audio
90 The Audio panel
91 Setting up the audio system
92 Operating the audio system
92 Favorite channels
92 Using Sirius radio (North America only)
93 Weather
93 Wind barbs
93 Showing weather details
93 GRIB weather
95 SiriusXM™ weather
98 Weather alarms
99 Video
99 The Video panel
99 Setting up the video panel
99 FLIR camera control
101 Alarms
101 Alarm system
101 Type of messages
101 Single alarms
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101 Multiple alarms
102 Acknowledging a message
102 Alarms dialog
103 Tools
103 Waypoints/routes/tracks
103 Tides
103 Alarms
103 Settings
103 Vessels
103 Sun/Moon
103 Trip calculator
103 Files
104 Find
105 Simulator
105 Demo mode
105 Simulator source files
106 Advanced simulator settings
107 Maintenance
107 Preventive maintenance
107 Checking the connectors
107 NMEA 0183 Data logging
107 Software upgrades
108 Backing up your system data
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Introduction
System overview
The basic Zeus2 Glass Helm consist of the processor and one or two monitors.
The system can be configured and installed in various configurations:
• One processor with one monitor (A)
• One processor with two independent monitors (B)
• A complex network where additional networked processors are connected to independent
monitors throughout the boat (C)
For installation instructions refer to the Zeus2 Glass Helm Installation manual.
Operating the system
The Zeus2 Processor supports single and dual touch-screen operation when used with
compatible touch monitors.
If a ZC1 controller is available on the network, this can control multiple processors and
monitors, including power control. A separate manual is delivered with the ZC1 unit.
You can also use keyboard and mouse/trackball to control the Zeus2 Processor. Once these
devices are connected to the USB ports on a processor, they can be used to control the
monitors connected to the same processor.
The USB ports can be configured to accommodate various types of controllers. If the USB
port is set to switchable you can switch control of monitors by pressing the Ctrl key on a
keyboard twice, or by clicking the middle button on the mouse.
Active controller is indicated with an icon in the status bar. A large image will appear in the
middle of the display when controller type is selected.
This manual does not include details about operation by alternative controllers, unless for
features or options where it is required to show all options. The manual uses the following
general terminology to describe operation:
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Term Touch Key Mouse
Use the arrow keys to select, then
Select Tap the panel
Press
and
hold
Drag
More details for keyboard and mouse operation is found in the next sections.
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Press and hold on
the screen
Drag an item to a
new position
confirm by pressing the Enter key or
the rotary knob
Use the arrow keys to select, then press
and hold the Enter key
Use the arrow keys to select an item,
confirm by pressing the Enter key or
the rotary knob. Use the arrow keys to
select a new position, then re-press the
Enter key to confirm the new position
Press the left
mouse button
Press and hold the
left mouse button
Drag while
holding down the
left mouse button
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
• 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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Key operation overview
All keys on the keyboard works as usual when entering keys in a text field.
Keyboard operation and shortcuts are shown in the table below. Unless noted all referenses
are single short presses on the key.
Note: The shortcuts refer to US keyboard layout. Some shortcuts may not work on different
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national keyboards.
Keyboard keys Function ZC1 keys
Menu
Ctrl + M
F1
Ctrl + P
F2
Ctrl + H
F3
Ctrl + R
F4
Ctrl + E
F5
Ctrl + N
F6
Ctrl + I
F12 (press and hold)
Ctrl (double click)
Ctrl + B
Ctrl + D
Ctrl + G Opens the Goto menu GOTO
Ctrl + K
Ctrl + O
Ctrl + Q
Ctrl + S
Ctrl + U
Ctrl + ;
Ctrl + \
PrintScn
Opens the menu MENU
Opens the Home page PAGES
Opens the Chart page CHART
Opens the Radar page RADAR
Opens the Echo page ECHO
Opens the SailSteer page NAV
Opens the Instrument page INFO
Positions a MOB mark at
vessel position
Switches control to next
monitor connected to the
Processor unit (USB port
must be set to switchable)
Centers the chart on vessel
position
Switches between panels on
a multi-panel page
Places a waypoint at vessel/
cursor position
Opens the New Waypoint
dialog
Opens the System Controls
dialog
Switches the autopilot
system to STANDBY mode
Switches the autopilot
system to AUTO mode
Displays the Favorite panel as
pop-up on active page
Take screenshot Power/Brightness + PAGES
MOB
DISPLAY
VESSEL
WIN
MARK
PLOT
Power/Brightness
STBY
AUTO
PAGES (press and hold)
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Keyboard keys Function ZC1 keys
Cancels changes and returns
Esc
to previous menu level
X
Closes an open menu
Enter
Activates/confirms current
selection
V or by pressing the Rotary
knob
Move the cursor on the
Arrow keys
panel, and manouvers in the
Arrow keys
menus/dialogs
- and + Zoom - and +
Using the mouse to control the system
The mouse pointer becomes visible when you move the mouse, and it will auto-hide after a
few seconds of inactivity.
• Press the left button to position the cursor on a panel or to select an option. You can select
text in an input field by keeping the left button pressed while moving the mouse
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• Press the middle button/scroll wheel to toggle between the monitors connected to the
processor. Note that this option is only available when the USB port is set to be switchable.
See more information in the separate Zeus2 Glass Helm Installation manual.
• Use the scroll wheel to zoom a zoomable panel or image, or to scroll through menu and
dialog options
• The use of the right button depends on if the cursor is active or not.
• With active cursor: press the button to display information about the item at cursor
position
• Without active cursor: press the key to toggle the panel menu on/off
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The Home page
The Home page is accessed from any operation by selecting the Home button in the upper
left corner of a panel, the PAGES key on an ZC1, or the Home key on a ZM series monitor.
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.
6 Power button
Select to display the System Controls dialog.
Press and hold to turn the system off.
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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 controls dialog
Quick access to basic system settings.
Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key or by swiping down from top
of the screen.
4 Status bar
5 Dialog
Information to or input from the user.
6 Alarm message
Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.
7 Menu
Panel specific menu.
Display the menu by selecting the MENU panel button, or by pressing the MENU
key on a ZC1 controller.
Split pages
You can have up to 4 panels on each page.
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.
Favorite pages
All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your own.
You can have a total of 12 favorite pages.
Integration of 3rd party devices
Several 3rd party devices can be connected to the Zeus2 Glass Helm 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
system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.
The 3rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on other panels.
This manual does not include specific operation instructions for any 3rd party device. For
features and functionality, refer to the documentation included with the 3rd party device.
FUSION-Link integration
FUSION-Link devices connected to the NMEA 2000 network can be controlled from the
Zeus2 Glass Helm.
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 89 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 Glass Helm.
The FLIR camera is controlled from the Video panel, and no additional icons will appear on
the Home page.
Refer to "Video" on page 99 for more information.
BEP CZone integration
The Zeus2 Processor 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 Glass Helm 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 88.
GoFreeTM wireless
With a WIFI-1 unit connected to the Zeus2 Glass Helm system you can use a wireless device
to remotely control the system. The system 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 Glass Helm Installation manual.
Operating the system with a wireless device
When remote control is accepted, the active page will be mirrored to the wireless device.
The image on the wireless device includes softkeys used for operating the Zeus2 Glass Helm
system.
H5000 integration
The Zeus2 Glass Helm 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 Glass Helm Installation manual for how to install and configure the H5000 system.
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Basic operation
Turning the system on and off
You turn the system on by pressing the Power key on the front of the processor, or by
pressing the Power key on the ZC1.
You turn the system off by pressing the Power key, or by selecting the Power option on the
Home page or in the System controls dialog.
If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is
cancelled.
Note: If the unit is configured as a slave you can not power off the unit by the Power key,
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and the System controls dialog will not display the power off option.
If a ZM series monitor is configured as power master, you can switch off the power to the
system by pressing the Power key on the monitor. See details in the monitor manual and in
the Zeus2 Processor 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 on the
monitor, on the ZC1 or on the processor.
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.
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 a touch screen to prevent accidental operation of the system. This
feature is also useful when cleaning the screen while the unit is turned on.
You can only lock the touch screen if there is a ZC1 connected on the network to prevent
permanent lock-out.
The touch screen is locked from the System controls dialog.
You remove the lock function by a short press on the Power key on the ZC1.
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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
Select the Back menu option 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
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.
A dialog is closed by saving or cancelling the entry.
Selecting pages and panels
Selecting a page
• Select a full page panel by selecting the relevant application button on the Home page
• Select a favorite page by selecting the relevant favorite button
• Select a predefined split panel by pressing and holding the relevant application icon
Select active panel
In a multiple panel page only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined
with a border.
You will only be able to access the page menu of an active panel.
You activate a panel by:
• Touch operation: tapping the panel
• Keyboard operation: pressing the Ctrl + the D keys
• ZC1 operation: pressing the WIN key
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Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page
You can display the Favorites panel as a pop-up on any page by pressing and holding the
PAGES key on an ZC1, or by pressing the Ctrl + ; on a keyboard.
Repeated presses on this key will page through available favorites. The panel will switch to
selected favorite after 3 seconds.
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 selecting the MOB button on the Home page.
You can also position a MOB mark by pressing the MOB key on a ZC1, or by pressing and
holding the F12 key on a keyboard.
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
• 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. Select the MOB mark's pop-up 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 35.
Screen capture
You need to turn on the Screen capture option in the System Settings dialog to be able to
take a screenshot on a touch screen. When the function is activated, you can take a
screenshot on a touch screen by double-clicking the title bar of an open dialog, or by
double-clicking the status bar if no dialog is open.
For ZC1 and keyboard operation, refer to "Key operation overview" on page 12.
Refer to "Tools" on page 103 for how to view 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 controls dialog
2. Select the adjust splits option in the dialog
3. Adjust the panel size by:
- Touch operation: dragging the adjustment icon
- Key operation: by using the arrow keys to move the adjustment icon
4. Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels, by pressing the tick key or the rotary
knob on a ZC1, or by pressing the Enter key on a keyboard
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. Select the page icons you want to add to a new page:
- Touch operation: drag and drop page icons
- Key operation: use the arrow keys to select a page icon, then confirm your selection
with the Enter key
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. Save or discard you changes to leave the favorite edit mode
Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar
Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the Instrument bar.
You can configure the Instrument bar to display either one or two bars, 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
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:
- Touch operation: tapping the Instrument bar
- ZC1: pressing the WIN key until the Instrument bar is active
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 32.
Only displayed when Range
rings are turned on
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Chart data
The system is delivered with different embedded cartography depending on region.
All units will support Insight charts from Navico including Insight Genesis. The system also
supports Navionics Gold, Platinum+ and Navionics+, C-MAP MAX-N/MAX-N+ by Jeppesen as
well as content created by 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 type
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, 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:
• Touch operation: dragging your finger on the screen
• Key operation: using the arrow keys to move the cursor to the edge of the chart panel in the
desired direction
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. Select the chart item's pop-up to display all available
information for that item. You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the
menu.
Note: 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 activate the cursor the cursor position window will be displayed. When the cursor
is active, the chart will not pan or rotate to follow the vessel.
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.
Creating routes
You can create routes as follows on the chart panel.
1. Position the cursor on the chart panel
2. Select New followed by New route in the menu
3. Select the position for the first route point:
- On touch screen: tap the chart panel
- Key operation: use the arrow key to select position, the confirm by pressing the Enter
key
4. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints
5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu
Note: See "Waypoints-Routes-Tracks" on page 35 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 selecting the Finish measuring option.
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 selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the
desired direction.
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 seleting the Rotate icon and then panning the chart
panel.
• To change the direction you are viewing, pan horizontally
• To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically
Note: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle can be adjusted. The view
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direction is controlled by the chart orientation setting. See "Positioning the vessel on the chart panel" on
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Zooming a 3D chart
You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom panel icons, or by:
• ZC1: using the IN and OUT keys
• Keyboard: using the + and - keys
Chart overlay
Radar, Structure, AIS and weather information can be displayed as overlay on your chart
panel.
Note: AIS is turned on by default, but it can be turned off.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Navionics view options
Chart shading
Shading adds terrain information to the chart.
Navionics dynamic tide and current icons
Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for
static tides and current information.
The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time.
The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution
over time.
Dynamic tide information Dynamic current information
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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