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  • Page 1 Zeus Operator Manual ENGLISH www.bandg.com...
  • Page 3 Preface Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.
  • Page 4 www.bandg.com Compliance statements Declarations The relevant declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following website: www.bandg.com Europe Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the requirements of: • CE under RED 2014/53/EU United States of America Navico declare under our sole responsibility that the product conforms with the requirements of:...
  • Page 5 Images used in this manual might not exactly match the screen on your unit. Important text conventions Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: Ú Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information. Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents 11 Introduction Front controls Card reader Home page Application pages 16 Basic operation Turning the system on and off Touchscreen, keyboard and mouse operation Remote controllers System controls dialog Screen capture 18 Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper Configurable WheelKey Customizing the long press feature Multiple panel pages...
  • Page 7 44 Navigating About navigating Navigate to cursor position Navigating to a waypoint Navigating a route Navigating with the autopilot Navigation settings 48 SailSteer panel Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel Sail Time calculations SailSteer overlay 50 Race panel Display options Start Line on Chart panel Start Line Data panel Setting up a start line...
  • Page 8 Radar settings 86 AIS About AIS Selecting an AIS target Searching for AIS vessels Displaying target information Calling an AIS vessel DSC Vessel tracking AIS SART Vessel alarms AIS target symbols Vessel settings 91 Echosounder About Requirements The image Multiple sources Zooming the image Using the cursor on the panel Viewing history...
  • Page 9 111 Audio 111 About the audio function 111 The Audio controller 111 Setting up the audio system 112 Selecting audio source 112 Using an AM/FM radio 112 Sirius radio 113 Viewing DVD video 114 Internet connection 114 Internet usage 114 Ethernet connection 114 WiFi connection 114 Wireless settings 116 Remote control of the MFD...
  • Page 10 134 Naviop 135 Appendix 135 Touchscreen operation 136 Keyboard operation 137 Mouse operation 137 Status bar icon definitions Contents | Zeus³S Operation Manual...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Front controls Touch screen Pages/Home • Press to open the Home page for page selection and setup options. WheelKey - user configurable key. Refer to "Configurable WheelKey" on page 18. Default without an autopilot connected to the system: • Short press: toggles between panels on split screen.

  • Page 12: Card Reader

    Power key • Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF. • Press once to display the System Controls dialog. Repeat short presses to toggle through the default dimming levels. Card reader door Card reader A memory card can be used for: •...
  • Page 13 Settings button Select to access application and feature settings dialogs. These dialogs are used to configure the feature during installation and for making user settings. The settings dialogs are explained toward the end of each application chapter. Toolbar buttons Provide access to options and tools that are not specific to any panel. For toolbar button explanations, refer to "Tools and settings"...

  • Page 14: Application Pages

    Multiple MOB waypoints can be created. The vessel continues to show navigation information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to be done manually. Delete a MOB A MOB waypoint can be deleted from the menu when the MOB is activated. Stop navigating to MOB The system continues to display navigational information towards the MOB waypoint until you cancel the navigation from the menu.
  • Page 15 Instrument bar The instrument bar displays information from sensors connected to the system. By default, the instrument bar is shown on the panel. You can turn the instrument bar off. You can select the predefined bar to be shown and you can change the information displayed in the predefined bar.

  • Page 16: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Turning the system on and off The system is turned on by pressing the Power key. Press and hold the Power key to turn the unit off. 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.

  • Page 17: Screen Capture

    Brightness You can cycle the preset backlight levels by short presses on the Power key. The display backlighting can also be adjusted from the System Controls dialog. Night mode The night mode can be activated from the System Controls dialog. The night mode option optimizes the color palette for low light conditions.

  • Page 18: Customizing Your System

    Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format. The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the storage browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder.

  • Page 19: Customizing Favorite Pages

    The shadow cursor on a multiple panel page When using the cursor on a sonar (sonar, DownScan, or SideScan) image on a multiple panel page, the cursor is shadowed on the other sonar (sonar, DownScan, and SideScan), chart and radar panels. Customizing favorite pages Adding new favorite pages Ú...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Split On Multiple Panel Pages

    Changing data You can change data from the menu. Reset the instrument bar You can reset the instrument bar from the edit menu option to show the predefined default gauges. Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages Open the multiple panel page Open the System Controls dialog Select the adjust splits option.

  • Page 21: Password Protection

    Manage features and applications You can manage and install/uninstall the features and apps. When a feature/app is uninstalled, the icon is removed from the home page. The feature/application can be installed again. Feature unlock Some additional features can be sold separately. These features can be unlocked by entering an unlock code.

  • Page 22: Charts

    Charts The Chart panel North indicator Vessel Chart range scale Grid lines* Range rings* * Optional chart items. Optional chart items can be turned on/off individually from the chart settings dialog. Chart data The system can be delivered with preloaded cartography. For a full selection of supported charts, visit the product web site.

  • Page 23: Zooming The Chart

    Zooming the chart The chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are shown on the chart panel. You change the scale by zooming the chart in or out. Panning the chart You can move the chart in any direction by: •...

  • Page 24: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Ú Note: If you are viewing applicable C-MAP charts on your system, you can select marine objects to display information about services and available multimedia (photos) associated with the location or object. Ú Note: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item information.

  • Page 25: Creating Routes On The Chart Panel

    vessel moves, while the blue icon remains at the position given when you activated the function. The measuring points can then be repositioned by dragging either icon. Terminate the measuring function by selecting the finish measuring option. Creating routes on the chart panel Activate the cursor on the chart panel Select the new route option from the menu Position the first waypoint on the chart panel...

  • Page 26: Chart Overlay

    • You can specify the source (data type) to be colored. To turn off coloring, select source None. • Select the high and low options to set high and low values. The colors can be shades of green, yellow, and red. Green is for the high limit you set. Yellow is the value that is the average of the high and low.

  • Page 27: Predictwind Weather And Routing

    PredictWind weather and routing For information about PredictWind weather and PredictWind routing, refer to "PredictWind" on page 59. C-MAP charts All possible menu options for C-MAP charts are described below. The features and menu options available can vary depending on the charts you use. This section shows menus from a C-MAP chart.
  • Page 28 Minimum transparency Transparency at 80 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. Chart detail • Full - displays all available information for the chart in use. •...

  • Page 29: Navionics Charts

    Safety shading Color shades depth areas based on the safety depth limit. The limit determines which depths will be drawn without blue shading. Depth filter Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit. Safety depth Charts use different shades of colors to distinguish between shallow and deep water. After enabling the safety shading depth palette, specify the desired safety depth limit and the color/shading for different depths.
  • Page 30 Navionics specific chart options Photo overlay Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions. You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes. No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay...
  • Page 31 No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m 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. Ú...

  • Page 32: Chart Settings

    Navionics Dynamic tides 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.
  • Page 33 3D boat selection Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. Range rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other panel objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the panel scale. Extension lines Sets the lengths of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels shown as AIS targets.
  • Page 34 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 Applies the system calculated tidal vector to the laylines to adjust for tidal flow. Overlapped Extends the laylines beyond the tack/gybe intersection.
  • Page 35 Limits Gives a useful overview of historic layline data. Dotted lines either side of the layline show how far each way the wind has shifted over the selected time period, to allow you to identify wind shift phases and judge when to tack accordingly. SailSteer overlay Turns on/off viewing of SailSteer image overlay on the chart.

  • Page 36: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    Waypoints, routes, and tracks Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks dialogs These dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The Plot dialog Press and hold the waypoint key to open the Plot dialog. Select an option to add new or manage existing waypoints, routes or tracks.

  • Page 37: Routes

    Moving a waypoint A waypoint can be moved from the position if active and if the waypoint is selected in the menu. To move a waypoint to a new position, select the move waypoint menu option and then select the new waypoint location on the image. To save the waypoint at the new position, select the finish moving menu option Edit a waypoint You can edit all information about a waypoint from the edit waypoint dialog.
  • Page 38 chart. The part of the route that has not been navigated is highlighted orange. When a part of the route has been navigated it turns black. To create a race route, do the following: Turn on the race route feature by selecting the Race option in the Advanced Settings dialog Features directory.
  • Page 39 Select the first row in the New route dialog, so that it is highlighted Select the Bulk Insert button Enter a list of waypoints separated by commas (for example; 21,22,23,24). You can include rounding indicators in the bulk entry by adding either .P (for Port) or .S (for Starboard) to the waypoints (for example;...
  • Page 40 - When the automatic routing is completed the route appears in preview mode, and the legs are color coded to indicate safe or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe), while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green (safe). Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview mode.

  • Page 41: Tracks

    Deleting routes You can delete a route by selecting the delete menu option when the route is activated on the panel. You can also delete a route by selecting it in the routes dialog and then deleting it in the edit route dialog.

  • Page 42: Map Embark

    The edit tracks dialog You can manage a track and change a track's properties using the edit track dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting a track's pop-up or by selecting the track in the chart menu. The dialog can also be accessed by using the Waypoints tool on the Home page and then selecting a track in the Tracks dialog.
  • Page 43 • Change - use to change sign-in credentials • Auto Synchronize - synchronizing occurs periodically in the background when connected to the internet • Synchronize now - synchronizing occurs immediately Waypoints, routes, and tracks | Zeus³S Operation Manual...

  • Page 44: Navigating

    Navigating About navigating The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined route. If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel.

  • Page 45: Navigating With The Autopilot

    • the route dialog When route navigation is viewed, the menu expands and shows options for canceling the navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and for restarting the route from current vessel position. Starting a route from the chart panel Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation option from the menu. You can select a routepoint to start navigating from a selected position.
  • Page 46 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.
  • Page 47 Datum This system uses the WGS datum format, which is a standard for use in cartography and satellite navigation (including GPS). You can change the datum format to match other systems. Coordinate system Used to set the geographic coordinate system used on your system. Phantom Loran Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system.

  • Page 48: Sailsteer Panel

    SailSteer panel The SailSteer panel provides a composite view of key sailing data. All data is displayed relative to the yacht’s bow, providing a clear and easy to understand image of important sailing data. The SailSteer panel can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the panel is dependent on available panel size.

  • Page 49: Sail Time Calculations

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

  • Page 50: Race Panel

    Race panel Use the Race panel to: • Display and control the race timer • Create and manage the race start line • Display race start line data • Display the race start line in a chart diagram on the Race panel •...

  • Page 51: Setting Up A Start Line

    Start line end not set (position not recorded) Start line end set (position recorded) Start line end stale (historic start line position) Start line end becomes stale at 23:59 hrs on the day it was recorded but remains valid. Invalid start line - One or more ends invalid (position not recorded) Start line - Blue - Square line - No bias advantage Start line - Red &...

  • Page 52: Removing End Points And The Start Line

    Approach the port end of the start line. When the boat reaches the port end of the start line, open the menu and select Start Line, Port end, and then Ping port. The port end mark on the start line panel becomes solid red, indicating it is set.

  • Page 53: Start Line Display

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

  • Page 54: Settings

    Settings Boat lengths Select the Use boat lengths setting to show the distance behind the line and Bias advantage in boat length data measurements on the Start line panel. Showing the measurements in boat lengths can give a clearer indication of the distance from your boat to the start line.
  • Page 55 Race timer controls You can access Race timer controls from the Race panel menu. You can also access them at the bottom of the Race timer panel displayed from the Home page and the Race timer panel displayed from the Trip Calculator (Tool panel). Different controls are enabled depending on if the timer is started or stopped.

  • Page 56: Time And Wind Plots

    Time and Wind plots The system can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. The Time plot panel The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows.
  • Page 57 TWD trend* Time range True Wind Speed (TWS) average* TWD plot TWS plot TWS trend* Tack bar* * Optional items. Optional items can be turned on/off individually from the Wind Plot panel menu. Tack bar The tack bar shows which tack you are currently sailing on (A) and a point of sail/pre-start status bar (B) corresponding to the data recorded at the time.
  • Page 58 Tack bar option Show Shows or hides the tack bar. Start line Shows or hides the race start line on the tack bar. The start line is only shown on the tack bar when it is enabled, and when the race timer is started and counting down to zero.

  • Page 59: Predictwind

    PredictWind PredictWind weather and PredictWind routes can be displayed on charts. PredictWind weather PredictWind weather can be displayed as GRIB weather overlay on the chart. To use this functionality, the appropriate PredictWind subscription is required. Refer to www.predictwind.com. Only one weather file can be displayed on the chart at a time. The PredictWind GRIB weather file can be made available for display as overlay on the chart the following ways: •...
  • Page 60 Automatically download PredictWind weather files The automatic download feature allows your system to regularly check for weather updates and download the latest data. Specify if you want to automatically download High resolution (refer to "High resolution" on page 60) or Offshore - lower resolution (refer to "Offshore area (lower resolution)" on page 61) or both types of GRIB data.
  • Page 61 Specify the settings for the high resolution GRIB download, refer to "PredictWind download settings" on page 61. Offshore area (lower resolution) The chart is displayed when you select the offshore area (lower resolution) option with an expandable rectangle. Drag the rectangle’s corner markers to create the area rectangle you want to download GRIB weather for.
  • Page 62 • CMCF (Canadian Meteorological Centre Forecast) – PredictWind forecast based on the weather observation from the Canadian Meteorological Centre. Available for Offshore GRIB only. • GFSF (Global Forecast System Forecast) - PredictWind forecast based on the weather observation from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the USA Department of Commerce.

  • Page 63: Predictwind Weather Routing And Departure Planner

    PredictWind weather routing and departure planner PredictWind Weather routing is an online weather routing service for creating the fastest or safest route for your trip based on weather conditions. The departure planner is an online service that advises the best day to depart on a coastal or offshore trip.
  • Page 64 • Route to waypoint Do one of the following: • Use the Find menu option, select Waypoints and then select the waypoint in the list to open the Edit Waypoint dialog. • Select the waypoints button in the toolbar and select the waypoint in the list to open the Edit Waypoint dialog.
  • Page 65 Polar Speed Adjustment 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. Ú...
  • Page 66 Additional summary information is available for wind, current, route, and swell. Select Follow to sail the route. PredictWind| Zeus³S Operation Manual...

  • Page 67: Autopilot

    Autopilot Safe operation with the autopilot Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace a human navigator. Warning: Ensure the autopilot has been installed correctly, commissioned and calibrated before use. Ú Note: For safety reasons a physical standby key should be available. Ú...

  • Page 68: Engaging And Disengaging The Autopilot

    Autopilot controller Mode selection Start tack Start gybe Engaging and disengaging the autopilot To engage the autopilot: • Select the engage button to activate last active mode • Select the mode button to display the list of available modes, then select the preferred mode The autopilot will engage in the selected mode, and the autopilot controller will change to show active mode options.
  • Page 69 Follow-Up mode (FU) In this mode the rudder moves to a set rudder angle. The rudder position is maintained at the set angle. To change the set rudder angle • Select the port or starboard button • With the autopilot controller active, turn the rotary knob Heading hold mode (A) In this mode the autopilot steers the vessel on the set heading.
  • Page 70 In NAV mode the autopilot automatically steers the vessel to a specific waypoint location, or along a pre-defined route. Position information is used to change the course to steer to keep the vessel on the track line to the destination waypoint. Ú...

  • Page 71: Autopilot Settings

    Tacking and gybing in wind mode can be performed when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference. In either case the true wind angle must be less than 90° (tacking) and more than 120° (gybing). The rate of turn during the tack/gybe is set by the tack time in the autopilot settings dialog. Refer to "Autopilot settings"...
  • Page 72 Sailing This option allows for manually changing parameters that were set during the commissioning of the autopilot computer. For more details of the settings, refer to the separate documentation for the autopilot computer. • Tack time: Controls the rate of turn (tack time) when performing a tack in Heading hold and Wind mode.
  • Page 73 Limits This option allows for manually changing parameters that were set during the commissioning of the autopilot computer. For more details of the settings, refer to the separate documentation for the autopilot computer. Allows control of the True Wind Angle range where Gust and True Wind Speed response can be configured and controlled.
  • Page 74 - Rudder limit: Determines the maximum rudder movement in degrees from midship position that the autopilot can command the rudder in the automatic modes. The Rudder limit setting is only active during autosteering on straight courses, not during course changes. Rudder limit does not affect Follow-up or Non-Follow-up steering. - Off heading limit: Sets the limit for the off heading alarm.

  • Page 75: Radar

    Radar About radar Several radar sensors are supported. This chapter describes features and options for a variety of supported radars. The features and options available to you are dependent on the radar antenna(s) connected to your system. The Radar panel Radar information window Heading line* Compass*...

  • Page 76: Radar Overlay

    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. Ú Note: A heading sensor must be present in the system for radar overlay. When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the Chart panel’s menu.

  • Page 77: Adjusting The Radar Image

    image and radar overlay on a chart. An enabled sector is shown as a magenta outline with 3 arcs crossing the blanking area. To specify radar sector blanking, refer to the unit's installation manual. Main radar PPI Radar overlay on a chart 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.

  • Page 78: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    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.

  • Page 79: Radar View Options

    Radar threshold The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit are filtered and are not displayed. Default value: 30%. Target expansion Target expansion increases the length of targets in range, making them easier to see. Rejecting radar interference Interference could be caused by radar signals from other radar units operating in the same frequency band.
  • Page 80 - White/Red palette - Yellow - Black/Green palette - Red - Black/Yellow palette - Red VelocityTrack settings Use this dialog to set speed thresholds of targets to be colored. The speed threshold can be defined to apply for the radar source of the selected radar panel only, or to all radar sources connected to the system.
  • Page 81 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. Ú Note: True motion is recommended when using Target trails Clearing target trails from the panel When target trails are displayed on the panel, the radar menu expands to include an option where you can clear target trails from your radar panel temporarily.

  • Page 82: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    When true motion is selected, the true motion reset option is available from the menu. This allows for manually resetting the radar image and vessel symbol to its starting position. Ú Note: True motion is only available when the PPI is in either north up or course up orientation mode.

  • Page 83: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    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 Select the save option to save your settings Placing EBL/VRM markers by using the cursor Position the cursor on the radar image Activate the menu Select one of the EBL/VRM markers...

  • Page 84: Recording Radar Data

    Ú Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the unit. MARPA target symbols The system uses the target symbols shown below. Acquiring MARPA target. Typically it takes up to 10 full rotations of the scanner. Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor. Tracking and safe MARPA target with extension lines.

  • Page 85: Radar Settings

    Ú Note: The record menu option is available if recording is turned on in the Advanced system settings. If more than one radar is available, you can select which source you want to record. Radar settings Radar symbology You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the menu.

  • Page 86: Ais

    About AIS If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the system, AIS targets 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 chart and radar images. The AIS is an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance.

  • Page 87: Calling An Ais Vessel

    AIS information on radar panels The radar data bar includes information about targets. The targets are listed with the closest target on top, and are color coded to indicate target status. Calling an AIS vessel If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183, a DSC call can be initiated to other vessels from the unit.

  • Page 88: Vessel Alarms

    You have the following options: • Ignore the alarm - The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm does not reappear Ú Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS SART remains in the vessels list.

  • Page 89: Vessel Settings

    Selected AIS target, activated by selecting a target symbol. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed from the symbol. AIS SART (AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter). AtoN (Aids To Navigation) Vessel settings MMSI Used for entering your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number into the system. You need to have this number entered to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels.
  • Page 90 Speed and course The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets, either as absolute (true) motion or relative to your vessel. AIS icon orientation Sets the orientation of the AIS icon, either based on heading or COG information. AIS| Zeus³S Operation Manual...

  • Page 91: Echosounder About

    Echosounder About 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. Requirements The unit has a built-in echosounder. A compatible echosounder transducer is required. The image Surface Bottom...

  • Page 92: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Zoom bar The zoom bar (A) is displayed when you zoom the image. Drag the zoom bar vertically to view different parts of the water column. Using the cursor on the panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the image. When you position the cursor on the panel, the image pauses and the cursor information window is activated.

  • Page 93: Viewing Recorded Data

    Viewing recorded data Both internally and externally stored sounder records can be reviewed when the view sonar log option is selected in the echo settings dialog. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 96. Upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis To upload sonar logs to C-MAP Genesis do one of the following: •...

  • Page 94: Advanced Options

    • A low frequency, for example 50 kHz, will go deep. It generates a wide cone but is more sensitive to noise. 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.

  • Page 95: More Options

    Ú Note: In certain conditions it may be necessary to adjust the scroll speed to get a more useful image. Such as adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. Ping Speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. By default, the ping speed is set to max.

  • Page 96: Echosounder Settings

    When toggled on, a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the image. Depth line When toggled on, a line is shown on the bottom surface. The depth line makes easier to distinguish the bottom from fish and structures. Amplitude scope The amplitude scope is a display of an echo sounding on the panel.
  • Page 97 When unselected, this option disables the internal echosounder channel in the unit. It will not be listed as an echosounder source for any unit on the network. Unselect this option for channels with no transducer connected. Network Echosounder Select to share transducers from this unit with other units connected on the Ethernet network.
  • Page 98 Installation Used for installation and setup. See the separate Installation manual. Restore echosounder defaults Restore echosounder settings to the factory supplied defaults. Use network depth and temp data Selects from which network source depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network.

  • Page 99: Forwardscan

    ForwardScan About ForwardScan ForwardScan sonar is a navigational aid that helps you monitor the underwater environment in front of your vessel while carrying out slow speed maneuvers. To use the ForwardScan feature you must have a ForwardScan transducer mounted on your vessel.

  • Page 100: Setting Up The Forwardscan Image

    Setting up the ForwardScan image Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available. Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel. You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi-panel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent.

  • Page 101: Heading Extension

    Heading extension Use the chart heading extension to monitor ForwardScan on the chart panel. Heading extension colors are based on the ForwardScan alarm values. Red - Critical Yellow - Warning Green - Safe Setting up ForwardScan extensions Select ForwardScan in the chart settings dialog to view the ForwardScan heading extension on the chart panel.
  • Page 102 Critical zone Warning zone Warning forward range and warning depth Set the warning forward range and warning depth thresholds that define the warning zone lines shown on the ForwardScan image. Offset angle The offset angle is used to fine tune the transducer angle if the transducer is not installed parallel to the waterline.

  • Page 103: Instruments

    Instruments About Instrument panels The panels consist of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be customized to display selected data. The panels display data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the panel. Ú...

  • Page 104: Weather

    Weather About the weather feature The system 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. The system supports weather data in GRIB format, available for download from various weather service suppliers.
  • Page 105 Importing GRIB data GRIB data imported into memory can be displayed as chart overlay. The file can be imported from any location that can be seen in the storage manager. Ú Note: GRIB data that is imported overwrites the GRIB data in memory. You can import the GRIB files: •...

  • Page 106: Predictwind Weather And Routing

    If you select a position on the chart, the information window expands 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.
  • Page 107 Precipitation color shading City forecast icon Wind barb Storm icon SST color bar SST color shading Local weather The local weather dialog shows current weather and weather forecast for your current location. Weather options View options Precipitation Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity. The darkest color indicates the highest intensity.
  • Page 108 You can define how the color codes are used to identify the wave height. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 109. Forecast wind barbs Forecast wind barbs can be shown or hidden on the weather panel. Surface features Turns surface features on/off. Surface features include fronts, isobars, and pressure points. Surface features cannot be shown at the same time as Wind.

  • Page 109: Weather Alarms

    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. Adjusting color codes You can define the sea surface temperature range and wave height color coding. The temperature above warm and below cool values is displayed as progressively darker red and darker blue.

  • Page 110: Video

    Video About the video function The video function allows you to view video or camera sources on your system. For information about how to connect the camera, see the unit's separate installation manual. The video panel The video image is proportionally scaled to fit into the video panel. Areas not covered by the image are colored black.

  • Page 111: Audio

    Audio About the audio function If a compatible audio server is properly installed/connected and setup with your system, you can use the unit to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. For installation, setup and connection information, refer to the unit's installation manual and to the documentation included with the audio device.

  • Page 112: Selecting Audio Source

    Speaker zones This device can be set up to control different audio zones. The number of zones depends on the audio server connected to your system. You can adjust balance, volume and volume limit settings individually for each zone. Adjustments to the bass and tremble settings will alter all zones. Master volume control By default, the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume.

  • Page 113: Viewing Dvd Video

    Lists of Sirius channels Several options are available for displaying the Sirius channels. Sirius favorite channels You can create your favorite channels from within the list of all channels and the list of subscribed channels. Selecting a Sirius channel To select a channel: •...

  • Page 114: Internet Connection

    Internet connection Internet usage Some features in this product use an internet connection to perform data downloads and uploads. Internet usage via a connected mobile/cell phone internet connection or a pay-per-MB type internet connection may require large data usage. Your service provider may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer.
  • Page 115 Built-in WiFi Select this option to enable or disable the internal WiFi. Disabling the internal WiFi reduces the unit’s power consumption. WiFi networks Shows the WiFi network connection status. If the MFD is connected to the internet (WiFi hotspot), the hotspot name (SSID) is shown. Hotspot settings Select to display the MFD's hotspot network name (SSID) and key.

  • Page 116: Remote Control Of The Mfd

    Remote control of the MFD Remote control options The following options are available for remotely controlling your MFD: • a smartphone or a tablet, connected to the same WiFi hotspot as the MFD(s) • a compatible remote control unit connected to the same NMEA network as the MFD. The documentation included with the remote control unit provides connection and usage information.
  • Page 117 Using the Link app Start the Link app to display MFD(s) available for remote control. The list includes both connected and not connected MFDs. Select the MFD you want to control. If the MFD is not connected, follow the instructions on the MFD and on the table/phone to connect.

  • Page 118: Using Your Phone With The Mfd

    Using your phone with the MFD About phone integration The following functions are available when connecting a phone to the unit: • read and send text messages • view caller ID for incoming calls Ú Note: It is possible to use a smartphone to remotely control the MFD. See "Remote control of the MFD"...

  • Page 119: Phone Troubleshooting

    By default, the message list shows all messages. The list can be filtered to show only sent or received messages. Creating a text message Ú Note: This option is not available for iPhones. To create a new text message: • select the new message option in the message dialog To respond to a text message or to a phone call: •...

  • Page 120: Managing Bluetooth Devices

    Missing notifications By default, the connection profile for the phone is set to auto. The connection profile should be changed to alternative if one of the following issues occurs: • the phone is connected and the alert type is set to pop-up or notification, but there is either no alert or the alert is very delayed •...

  • Page 121: Simulator

    Simulator About The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works without being connected to sensors or other devices. The status bar indicates if the simulator is toggled on. Retail mode In this mode a retail demonstration for the selected region is shown. If you operate the unit when retail mode is running, the demonstration pauses.

  • Page 122: Tools And Settings

    Tools and settings This chapter includes description for tools and for settings that are not specific to any application panel. For application settings, refer to the relevant chapter for the application. Tools and settings are available from the Home page. The toolbar Waypoints Includes waypoints, routes, and trails dialogs used for managing these user defined items.

  • Page 123: Settings

    - Average Speed - resets average speed to 0. - Maximum Speed - resets maximum speed to 0. - All - resets all above values to 0. • Set - sets the total trip distance. Race Timer Provides controls for the Race Timer, refer to "Race timer" on page 54. Sun, Moon Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date and the position’s latitude/longitude.
  • Page 124 Time Configure time settings to suit vessel location, along with time and date formats. Satellites The Satellites option displays a graphical view and numeric values for available satellites. Ú Note: The content in the Satellites dialogs varies with connected antenna. From within this dialog you can select and configure the active GPS sensor.
  • Page 125 About Displays copyright information, software version, and technical information for this unit. The Support option accesses the built-in service assistant, refer to "Service report" on page 130. Services Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services. Tools and settings| Zeus³S Operation Manual...

  • Page 126: Alarms

    Alarms About the alarm system The system continuously checks for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. Type of messages The messages are classified according to how the reported situation affects your vessel. The following color codes are used: Color Importance Critical alarm...
  • Page 127 Alarm dialogs The alarm dialogs are activated from the Alarm settings dialog or by selecting the Alarm button on the toolbar. Active alarms Lists all active alarms with details. Alarms remain active until the alarm is acknowledged or the reason for the alarm is removed. Alarms history Lists the alarm history with time stamp.

  • Page 128: Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance The unit does not contain any field serviceable components. Therefore, the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. Sun cover It is recommended that you always fit the sun cover when the unit is not in use. Cleaning the display unit To clean the screen: •...
  • Page 129 Update the software when connected to internet If the unit is connected to internet, the system will automatically check for software updates for the unit and for connected devices. Ú Note: Some software update files might be larger than the space available in the unit. If so, you will be prompted to insert a storage device.

  • Page 130: Service Report

    Service report The system has a built-in service assistant that creates a report about the unit. The service report is used to assist in technical support enquiries. It can also include information about devices connected to the network(s). The report includes the software version, serial number, and information from the settings file.
  • Page 131 Export format The following formats are available for export: User Data File version 6 • Used to export waypoints, routes and colored tracks/trails. User Data File version 5 • Used to export waypoints and routes with a standardized universally unique identifier (UUID), which is very reliable and easy to use.
  • Page 132 Import system settings Warning: Importing system settings overwrites all existing system settings. Connect a storage device to the unit Browse the memory and select the desired backup file to start the import Maintenance| Zeus³S Operation Manual...

  • Page 133: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    Integration of 3 party devices Several 3 party devices can be connected to the unit. 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.

  • Page 134: Fusion-Link Integration

    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.

  • Page 135: Appendix

    Appendix Touchscreen operation Basic touchscreen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below. The panel sections in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen operation. Icon Description Tap to: • Activate a panel on a multi-panel page •...

  • Page 136: Keyboard Operation

    Keyboard operation To connect a keyboard, a free USB port on the unit is required. All keys on the keyboard work as usual when entering text in a text field. Keyboard operation and shortcuts are shown in the table below. Unless noted all references are single short presses on the key.

  • Page 137: Mouse Operation

    Mouse operation To connect a mouse, a free USB port on the unit is required. The mouse pointer becomes visible when you move the mouse, and it will auto-hide after a few seconds of inactivity. • Press the left key to position the cursor on a panel or to select an option. •...
  • Page 138 Icon Definition A mobile (cell) phone is connected to the unit via Bluetooth. The system is simulating. Turn ON/OFF the simulator from the simulator settings dialog. Radar is paused. If you want the radar to transmit, select the transmit option in the Radar page menu. Radar is transmitting.

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