Electronics - Navigation, Instrumentation And Communication Systems - BENETEAU Oceanis 41.1 2017 Owners’ Notes

Interlude Owners' Notes
ELECTRONICS – NAVIGATION, INSTRUMENTATION AND
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
Overview of Electronic Systems
Interlude's electronic systems begin with the B&G Zeus
in a swivel enclosure mounted under the cockpit table between the helms.
accessible from either helm. To activate the MFD and the other electronic systems on the boat, turn on the Navigation
Instruments switch on the electrical panel in the main cabin. Interlude is also equipped with a B&G Triton
instrument display and autopilot controls, both located next to the port helm.
Instrumentation and navigation systems interfaced to the Zeus
Chartplotter with Navionics™ charts for US and Canadian Pacific Northwest waters
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GPS navigation
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• Magnetic compass
• Autopilot with multiple navigation modes
• Marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponder and receiver
• Depth sounder
Knotmeter
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• Masthead wind sensor (speed and direction used in the calculation of true and apparent winds)
• Broadband 4G™ Radar
• B&G's patented "SailSteer" system (you're going to love this!)
• Rudder angle
Waypoints, routing and tracking
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Tides and currents (direction, rates, timing)
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Alarms (e.g., shallow depth warning)
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• FUSION audio system (controls selection of entertainment audio source and volume levels for the cockpit
speakers; includes Bluetooth and USB connections for audio sources)
• GoFree™ Wi-Fi gateway (mirrors the Zeus
running the GoFree™ Link app)
In addition, there are 110V AC, 12V DC, and USB outlets for charging cell phones and other electronic devices located
throughout the cabin.
SAFETY REMINDER – Chartplotter depths are shown in feet (paper charts use fathoms, 1 fathom = 6 ft.). Starting at the
60-foot contour line (10 fathoms), depths are presented in blue. Start zooming-in the display when motoring or sailing
inside the 10-fathom limit, giving you maximum detail.
Basic Operations
Activate the Zeus by pressing the Power button. Tap "Accept" at the license acceptance screen and the display will then
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show the page(s) last used, typically the Chart application. Most pages have a Menu to select functions and change
4 The operating manual for the Zeus
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2 displays from anywhere on the boat using an iPad or Android tablet
2 is kept in the main cabin near the Nav table.
12" touchscreen multi-function display (MFD), which is housed
The system rotates and tilts, so it's
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2 include:
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2 multifunction