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To delete an MOB (Man Overboard) waypoint on B&G ZEUS3:

1. Select the MOB waypoint to activate it.
2. Tap the MOB waypoint's pop-up or press the Enter key or rotary knob to open the MOB waypoint dialog.
3. Select the delete option in the dialog.

You can also delete an activated MOB waypoint from the menu.

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I have an H5000 with Zeus3 . How do I download the boat's polars so that the zero burn line on the race panel works?

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  • Page 1 Zeus Operator Manual ENGLISH www.bandg.com...
  • Page 3 This manual can refer to the following Navico products: • Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar) • Broadband 3G™ Radar (Broadband 3G Radar) • Broadband 4G™ Radar (Broadband 4G Radar) • Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder) • DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan) • DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay) Preface | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    The latest available manual version can be downloaded from www.bandg.com. Viewing the manual on the screen The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from www.bandg.com. Preface | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 5 The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings. For information regarding upgrading your software, refer to "Software upgrades" on page 132. Preface | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Measuring distance Saving waypoints Creating routes Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Chart overlay PredictWind weather and routing Insight and C-MAP charts Navionics charts Chart settings 37 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints Routes Tracks Contents | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 Turn pattern steering Using the Zeus³ in an AP24/AP28 system Autopilot settings 74 Radar The radar panel Dual radar Radar overlay Radar operational modes Radar Range Using the cursor on a radar panel Saving waypoints Contents | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 103 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot 103 GoFree Shop 103 GoFree Link 104 Uploading log files to Insight Genesis 105 Wireless settings 106 AIS 106 AIS target symbols 106 Viewing information about AIS targets Contents | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 9 127 Settings 127 Vessels 127 Sun, Moon 127 Trip calculator 127 Files 128 Find 128 GoFree Shop 129 Simulator 129 Demo mode 129 Simulator source files 129 Advanced simulator settings 131 Maintenance 131 Preventive maintenance Contents | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 131 Cleaning the display unit 131 Cleaning the media port door 131 Checking the keys 131 Checking the connectors 131 NMEA Data logging 132 Software upgrades 133 Backing up your system data Contents | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Power key - press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF Press once to display the System Controls dialog, additional presses to toggle through three default dimming levels Card reader door Dual card reader slots Introduction | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 12: The Home Page

    Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page. Power button Select to power off the unit. Man Over Board (MOB) button Select to save a Man Over Board (MOB) waypoint at the current vessel position. Introduction | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 13: Application Pages

    Ú Note: The number of pre-configured split pages cannot be changed, and the pages cannot be customized or deleted. Access a pre-configured split page by pressing and holding the main panel button. Introduction | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 14: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    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 111. Introduction | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: H5000 Integration

    You can connect a remote controller to the network and remotely control the unit. To find out which remote controllers can be used, refer to the product web page at: www.bandg.com. A separate manual is included with the remote controller. Introduction | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    You can also cycle the preset backlight levels by short presses on the Power key. Night mode The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Ú Note: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night mode is selected! Basic operation | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Wireless

    Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or Echosounder image on the panel. Basic operation | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Using Menus And Dialogs

    You activate a panel by tapping it. 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 Home key. Basic operation | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    To view files, refer to "Files" on page 127. Basic operation | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option in the dialog 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. Customizing your system | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Password Protection

    Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels), if required Save the page layout. The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is included in the list of favorite pages on the Home page. Customizing your system | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: Edit Favorite Pages

    You can configure Bar 1 for the active page or for all pages except those that have a local configuration. Bar 2 can only be configured for the active page. Select Menu and then Finish editing to save your changes. Customizing your system | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Charts

    Ú Note: The system does not automatically switch to embedded cartography if the chart card is removed. A low-resolution chart will be displayed until you re-insert the card or manually switch back to the embedded cartography. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Showing Dual Chart Types

    If heading is not available, then the COG from the GPS is used. Course up Displays the chart with the direction the vessel is ACTUALLY traveling directed upward, which in some cases is not the direction the vessel is headed. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Displaying Information About Chart Items

    The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position, or between 2 points on the chart panel. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance. Start the measure function from the menu Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Saving Waypoints

    You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations and an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels. 3D charts The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Chart Overlay

    Current icon changes to an animated dynamic icon that shows the speed and direction of the current. Dynamic icons are colored in black (greater than 6 knots), red (greater than 2 knots and less than or equal to 6 knots), yellow (greater than 1 knot and less Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 28 Removes contour lines from the chart. Raster charts Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart. Raster transparency Controls the transparency of raster imagery. High resolution bathymetry Enables and disables higher concentration of contour lines. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 29 (darker shades) water. After enabling Safety depth, specify the desired safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which depths will be drawn without blue shading. Depth filter Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Navionics Charts

    In the Navionics chart menu, select Overlay and then SonarChart Live to display it as an overlay on the chart. When you select SonarChart Live overlay the menu expands to display SonarChart Live Options. Use the options to set the transparency and minimum depth. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 31 Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions. You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 32 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 Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Chart Settings

    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 Navionics Dock-to-dock autorouting and easy routing features. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 34 Configures the options for laylines on the chart and on the SailSteer panels. The image shows laylines from mark/waypoint with limits. Boat Displays laylines from boat, indicating the target course. Always show boat laylines Displays boat laylines. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 35 Edit the targets table to specify Upwind True Wind Angle (TWA), Upwind Boat Speed (BS), Downwind TWA, and Downwind BS values for different true wind speeds. Accurate table information gives the system a better basis for creating target laylines. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 36 Adds a graphic presentation of cross track error (XTE) limits to the route. For setting the XTE limit, see "XTE limit" on page 44. Waypoints, Routes, Tracks Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. Also opens the Waypoints, Routes and Tracks dialogs you can use to manage them. Charts | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    You can delete a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog or by selecting the Delete menu option when the waypoint is activated. You can also delete waypoints from the Waypoints tool on the Home page. You can delete MOB waypoints the same way. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 38: Routes

    Ú Note: If no compatible cartography is available, the Dock-to-dock Autorouting or Easy Routing menu option is not available. Compatible cartography includes C-MAP MAX-N+, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 Selection option used for autorouting part of a route. • Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing PredictWind weather and routing For information about PredictWind weather and PredictWind routing, refer to "PredictWind" on page 55. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 40 You can convert a track to a route from the Edit Track dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the track, then selecting the track's pop-up, pressing the rotary knob or selecting the info options from the menu. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Tracks

    Tracks are made up of a series of points connected by line segments whose length depends on the frequency of the recording. Ú Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: 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 by selecting the Waypoints button on the Tools panel on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 43: Navigating

    If you choose not to engage the autopilot or if your boat is set to SAIL, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from the Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 62. Navigating | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Navigation Settings

    Coordinate system Several coordinate systems can be used to control the format for latitude and longitude coordinates displayed on the chart panel. Phantom Loran Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system. Navigating | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 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. Navigating | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 46: Sailsteer Panel

    - The selected field has a highlighted frame. Select the MENU button again to select info. Repeat the steps to change other instrument fields. Save your settings by selecting the save option in the menu. SailSteer panel | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 47: Sail Time Calculations

    SailSteer overlay. If the Look ahead menu option is not selected, then the SailSteer overlay is displayed with all the orientation settings: North up, Heading up, and Course up. SailSteer panel | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: Race Panel

    Data panel shows start line data and a graphical representation of the start line. It displays boat distance from the start line, tide direction, recommended start end bias and what advantage in degrees and distance the biased end will give. Race panel| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: Setting Up A Start Line

    Ú Note: Before setting the start line position using the ping method, it is important that the Bow offset is updated to negate the difference between the GPS position and the bow of the vessel. Race panel| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Removing End Points And The Start Line

    Bearing of the end points from each other. Removing end points and the start line Use the Clear Port or Clear Starboard menu options to remove the start points. When both are removed, the start line is removed. Race panel| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Start Line Display

    Laylines setup, refer to "Laylines" on page 34) a Zero Burn line may be shown, parallel with the start line, which indicates the distance you should be from the starting line as time counts down. Race panel| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Settings

    Tools panel. The Timer set value is in hh:mm, the timer counter shows in mm:ss, with the hours showing to the right of the minutes and seconds. Race timer panel Race Timer in the Trip Log Race panel| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 53 Rolling timer When Rolling timer is selected, the timer restarts the countdown timer every time it reaches zero. It continues to do this until the timer is stopped. Race panel| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Time And Wind Plots

    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. Time and Wind plots| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Predictwind

    PredictWind login credentials in the PredictWind GRIB weather dialog. Access the PredictWind GRIB weather dialog from the Chart settings dialog. Select Email and enter your PredictWind login email address. Select Password and enter your PredictWind password. PredictWind| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 Forecast menu option. Refer to "Specify PredictWind GRIB overlay file" on page 58. High resolution Download location areas are displayed on the chart. Select or deselect single or multiple locations. The selected areas are highlighted. You can add and remove locations by selecting Automatic download locations later. PredictWind| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 57 Specify the settings for the offshore (lower resolution) GRIB download, refer to "PredictWind download settings" on page 57. PredictWind download settings Model Allows you to select from the GRIB model options: • CMC (Canadian Meteorological Centre) - a weather observation file from the Canadian Meteorological Centre PredictWind| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 GRIB files list. Expired files are files where the time of the final forecast has passed. Select the Delete expired GRIB files option to delete these expired files from the system. PredictWind| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 59: Predictwind Weather Routing And Departure Planner

    PredictWind Routing dialog opens showing the destination coordinate you specified. Select options in the PredictWind Routing dialog to specify route to coordinate information. For specifying details refer to "PredictWind Routing dialog options" on page Select Download to request a new route from PredictWind. PredictWind| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 60 Adjust the polar speed by a percentage. If, for example, you are delivering a boat short handed and expect the boat performance to be slower than your Polar by 20%, apply 80% to the Polar Speed Adjustment. PredictWind| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 61 PredictWind routing summary Select the Summary option in the PredictWind menu to view detailed routing information. Additional summary information is available for wind, current, route, and swell. Select Follow to sail the route. PredictWind| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Autopilot

    Icons are included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another autopilot control unit. Autopilot pop up You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up. The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for all pages except when an Autopilot panel is active. Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 63 Data fields The following abbreviations are used in the autopilot panel: Course to steer Distance to destination WPT DIST Distance to next waypoint Speed over ground Course over ground Cross track error (L: left or R: right) Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Autopilot Modes

    This automatically cancels the turn, and the vessel continues on the heading read from the compass the very moment you re-activated the mode. Tacking in AUTO mode Ú Note: The tack function is only available when the boat type is set to SAIL. Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Nodrift Mode

    If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the Navigation change limit, the autopilot automatically changes the course. If the required course change to next waypoint in a route Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Wind Mode

    The set course to steer (CTS) and set wind angle are entered from the compass heading and the wind transducer at the moment the WIND mode is selected. From that point the autopilot changes the course to maintain the wind angle as the wind direction may change. Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Turn Pattern Steering

    Steers the vessel in a circle. You can adjust the Rate of turn from the turn dialog before the turn is initiated and during the turn. Increasing the turn rate makes the vessel turn a smaller circle. Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 68 Activate AUTO mode, select depth contour steering and monitor the depth reading. 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: Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 69: Using The Zeus³ In An Ap24/Ap28 System

    Installation settings are defined during commissioning of the autopilot system. No changes should later be done to these settings Both user settings and installation settings depends on which autopilot computer that is connected to the system. Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 70 This function allows the autopilot to instantaneously increase the steering response to its maximum setting (Perf 5), and make a rapid recovery. The Recovery will automatically switch off after 15 Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 71 Heel compensation: Provides protection against roll induced broaching in heavy seas or high gust conditions by applying the correct amount of rudder compensation before adverse events become dangerous. - Response rate: Set the rate of heel compensation. 1 = slowest response, 10 = quickest response Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 72 Tack angle: Controls the angle that the boat will tack to between 50º - 150º in AUTO mode • Manual speed: If neither boat speed or SOG data is available and or deemed reliable a manual value for speed source can be entered and used by the autopilot to aid steering calculations Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 73 Installation Used for autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate Zeus³ Installation manual. Autopilot| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Radar

    Racons. You can select a dual radar panel by pressing and holding the Radar application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two radar panels. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Radar Overlay

    "Selecting the radar source" on page 75. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    The selected control expands and displays its name in full and a slide bar is displayed. You can then adjust the value by turning the rotary know or by using the slide bar. You can also adjust the image settings from the radar menu. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 77: Advanced Radar Options

    The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit are filtered and are not displayed. Default value: 30%. Target expansion Target expansion increases the length of targets in range, making them easier to see. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Radar View Options

    (Heading UP), NU (North Up) or CU (Course up). Heading up Rotates the radar image to display the current heading directly up on the radar image. North up Rotates the radar image with the north direction upwards. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    - The EBL/VRM is now positioned on the radar image 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 Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 80: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets. You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on page 82. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Recording Radar Data

    You can record radar data and save the file internally in the Zeus³ unit, or save it onto a memory 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. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Radar Settings

    "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 110. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or Zeus³ Installation manuals. Radar| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 83: Echosounder

    For more information how to select the source for a panel, refer to "Source" on page 86. Zooming the image You can zoom the image by: Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Using The Cursor On The Image

    You can use the menu to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active. When you select Finish measuring or press the X key, the image resumes to normal scrolling. Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Saving Waypoints

    It is good for bottom discrimination and wide area search. • A high frequency, for example 200 kHz, offers higher discrimination and is less sensitive to noise. It is good for separating targets and for higher speed vessels. Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Advanced Options

    The Advanced option is only available when the cursor is not active. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter the image. The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces the on-screen clutter. Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: Start Recording Log Data

    (Echosounder and Structure) or sl3 (includes ForwardScan). Ú Note: XTF format is for use only with select 3rd party Echosounder viewing tools. Save to Select whether the recording is to be saved internally or to a memory card in the card reader. Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Stop Recording Log Data

    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 Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 89 You can select how you want the echoes to appear on the screen. You can also select if you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel. Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 90: Echosounder Settings

    To show the depth from the water surface to the bottom, do the following. Before setting the Structure offset, measure the distance from the structure transducer to the water surface. If, for example, the distance is 0.3 m (1 ft), it will be input as (plus) 0.3 m (1 ft). Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 91 Zeus³ Installation manual. For information about Source selection, refer to "Source" on page 86. ForwardScan Installation Used for ForwardScan installation and setup. Refer to the "ForwardScan setup" on page 101. Echosounder| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Structurescan

    When you position the cursor on a SideScan image, the screen pauses, and the cursor information window is activated. On a SideScan image, the left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. StructureScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: Saving Waypoints

    StructureScan image history stored. Depending on the view selected, the scroll bar is on the far right side (SideScan) or at the top of the screen (DownScan). You can pan the image history by dragging up/down (SideScan) or left/right (DownScan). To resume normal StructureScan scrolling, press Clear cursor. StructureScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 94: Setting Up The Structurescan Image

    Variable Gain) option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Ú Note: For optimal image return and clarity in most conditions, the default value is set to 3, the maximum (range is 0-3). StructureScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 95 Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan). Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the Zeus³ unit, or onto memory card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 87. StructureScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 96: Structuremap

    When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is reduced, but the width and the length of the image history is increased. Ú Note: Live mode does not save any data. If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost. StructureMap| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Structuremap Tips

    You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source. Unavailable options are greyed. Range Sets the search range. StructureMap| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 98 The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Clear live history Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data. Record data Records StructureScan data. Source Selects StructureMap source. StructureMap| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Forwardscan

    Do not use this equipment to gauge depth or other conditions for swimming or diving. The ForwardScan image Transducer location shown as the origin on the page Depth range scale and vessel position Forward range scale Point data Bottom Depth history ForwardScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 100: Setting Up The Forwardscan Image

    Displays lines on the screen that make it easier to quickly estimate depth and the underwater objects. Heading extension You can use the heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values. ForwardScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Forwardscan Setup

    If you travel into water shallow enough to cross into the critical zone, the Critical Zone alarm is activated. You can display the critical warning zones by activating the Show zones menu option. ForwardScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 102 B) For depth below transducer: no offset required (the offset is set to 0). C) For depth below surface (waterline): Set the distance from transducer to the surface - this should be set as a positive value. For example,+0.5. +0.5 -2.0 +0.0 ForwardScan| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Wireless Connection

    (in Access point mode). Ú Note: For safety reasons, Autopilot and CZone functions cannot be controlled from a wireless device. Connecting a tablet Install the GoFree App on the tablet before following this procedure. Wireless connection| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Uploading Log Files To Insight Genesis

    Recorded log files can also be uploaded to Insight Genesis if you have specified Upload to Insight Genesis in the Record Echo dialog. For more information, refer to "Start Recording log data" on page 87. Wireless connection| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: Wireless Settings

    Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and does not provide support related to their use. Wireless connection| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: Ais

    From a chart panel you can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the menu. If the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position. | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Calling An Ais Vessel

    AIS transmitter. An icon is positioned on the chart, but this icon is an AIS vessel icon. If your AIS receiver is compliant with AIS SART, the following takes place when AIS SART data is received: | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: Vessel Alarms

    If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart panel, then you can see the AIS MOB details. Vessel alarms You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost. | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 109: Vessel Settings

    By default, all targets are shown on the panel if an AIS device is connected to the system. You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings, distance, and vessel speed. | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 110 A different line style is used on the extension lines to indicate motion, as shown below. AIS vessels shown with Absolute motion AIS vessels shown with Relative motion AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. | Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: Instrument Panels

    Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a colored background Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu Instrument panels| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 112: Audio

    SonicHub 2 Device Information Open the Network Settings dialog and select the SonicHub 2 device in the Device list. This opens the SonicHub 2 Device Information dialog. Configure Select to configure the device. Upgrade Updates the device software. Audio| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 113 Bluetooth) or IOS device (over USB and Bluetooth). Ú Note: You must be in a valid location to use Pandora. Refer to the Pandora website for more information. Use menu controls to run Pandora on the smart device. Audio| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: The Audio Panel

    Select to select frequency rewind/play fast previous/next Press and hold to tune in a channel forward track Select to select next/previous favorite channel Select to start Select to pause playback Select to display the volume slider Audio| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 115: Setting Up The Audio System

    To use SiriusXM, an optional SiriusXM tuner must be connected to the FUSION server. Operating the audio system Select the Audio tile in the Instrument bar to activate the Audio overlay Select the options icon and then select the audio server Audio| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 116: Favorite Channels

    You can create a list of your favorite Sirius channels from within the channels list. You cannot add unsubscribed channels. Locking channels You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcasted. A 4-digit-code must be entered to lock channels and the same code entered to unlock the channels. Audio| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 117: Weather

    Chart panel: • When you select a GRIB file with the File manager, the import option is available. Use it to import a GRIB file into memory. Select the GRIB file to import the data. Weather| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 118 GRIB information window 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. Weather| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 119: Predictwind Weather And Routing

    (preferred). It also includes antenna status, service level, and the electronic serial number for the weather module. Sirius weather display Sirius weather can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel. When weather overlay is selected, the chart menu increases to show the available weather options. Weather| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 120 Turn Cloud tops on/off. Cloud tops indicate the height of the top of the clouds. The color palette used is grey with darker greys indicating lower clouds. Cloud tops cannot be shown at the same time as Precipitation or Echo Tops. Weather| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 121 You can select a marine zone on a chart and view its forecast. You can also select a marine zone as your current zone of interest and you will be notified of any weather warnings in that zone. Weather| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 122: Weather Alarms

    You can also set up 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 for watchbox is turned on, an alarm occurs when your vessel is entering or inside a watchbox. Weather| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 123: Video

    For instructions on how to configure your specific FLIR camera model, refer to FLIR documentation. Ú Note: Only one FLIR camera can be connected to the Ethernet network. When you activate a video panel, the system starts searching the network for a FLIR camera. Video| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 124 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. Video| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 125: Alarms

    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. Alarms| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 126 The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 127: Tools

    Displays voyage and engine information for current date. All data fields are automatically reset when the date changes. Files File management system, used to browse the contents of the unit's internal memory and inserted SD card. Tools| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 128: Find

    Social Map charts. When you log on, the system automatically gives you a notification if a new software version is available for your system. If an update is available, you can download it to a card slot or defer the download until later. Tools| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 129: Simulator

    You can also use your own recorded log data files in the simulator. Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. Simulator| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 130 Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Sailing Opens dialog for selecting sail specific simulator data. Simulator| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 131: Maintenance

    PDF files), this may reduce the allowed file size for the log file. The system logs as much data as possible within the file size limitation, and then it starts overwriting the oldest data. Maintenance| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 132: Software Upgrades

    Updates Dialog into a memory card. You can also download the software update from www.bandg.com to a memory card inserted in a smart device or PC connected to the internet. Insert the card containing the software updates in your MFD. Maintenance| Zeus3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 133: Backing Up Your System Data

    Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, Tracks and Trips on your system. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. Select Export region Drag the boundary box to define the desired region Maintenance| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 134 This is necessary to allow user data to be synchronized across multiple units on an Ethernet network. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system. Ú Note: When user data is purged from the memory, it cannot be recovered. Maintenance| Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 135 Using the cursor 25 Vessel symbol 24 Depth contour tracking 68 Zooming 24 Dodging 65 Charts Follow-up steering 64 Symbol 24 Gybing 67 Connect Indication in Status bar 62 Smartphone and tablet 103 Indication on pages 62 Index | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 136 Using the cursor 84 Information window 118 View history 85 Overlay on chart panel 118 View options 88 View recorded data 88 Zoom bar 83 H5000 15 Zoom bars 89 Home page background 20 Zooming 83 Echosounder Index | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 137 Operational modes 75 Orientation 78 Overlay 75 Operation Palette 78 Touch 17 Position radar center 79 Overlay downscan 90 PPI 79 Overlay Radar overlay source 75 SailSteer on Chart 47 Radar panel 74 Rain clutter 77 Index | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 138 Favorite list 116 View down or side scan 94 Locking channels 116 View history 93 Sirius weather View options 92 Animated weather graphics 122 Zooming 92 Color codes 122 System Controls dialog 16 Marine zones 121 Index | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 139 Standard 123 Video Video panel 123 View Echosounder log 90 Viewing files 128 Wallpaper, customizing 20 Warranty 4 Waypoints, routes and tracks Purging 134 Waypoints, routes, trails and trips Export 133 Waypoints 37 Alarm settings 38 Index | Zeus3 Operator Manual...
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