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B&G ZEUS S Detailed App Manual

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AUTOPILOT CONTROLLER APP GUIDE
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  • Page 1 ZEUS ® AUTOPILOT CONTROLLER APP GUIDE ENGLISH www.bandg.com...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2023 Navico Group. All Rights Reserved. Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation. Trademarks ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Group and other entities. •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Overview Safety Autopilot controller Autopilot modes Non follow up mode Heading hold mode Navigation mode No drift mode Follow up mode Wind mode Tune Autopilot Rudder gain Counter rudder Auto trim Rate limit Rudder limit Off heading limit Track response Track approach angle Navigation change limit Init rudder...

  • Page 4: Overview

    OVERVIEW An autopilot is a navigational device that automatically keeps your vessel on a steady course or route. SAFETY ⚠ WARNING: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but it does not replace a human navigator. Ensure the autopilot has been installed correctly, commissioned and calibrated before use.

  • Page 5: Autopilot Controller

    AUTOPILOT CONTROLLER Float button — select to undock/dock the controller from the control bar. Note: This option is only available on 12” or larger display units. ¼ Settings button — select to access the setup guide and parameters. Autopilot (mode-dependent) information and buttons. Mode button —...

  • Page 6: Autopilot Modes

    AUTOPILOT MODES The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of features within each mode depends on the autopilot computer, the vessel type and available inputs. Non follow up mode In this mode, you use the port and starboard buttons to control the rudder. To turn on this mode, select the port or starboard button when the autopilot is in STANDBY.

  • Page 7: Heading Hold Mode

    Heading hold mode Select the mode button, then select HEADING HOLD from the mode list. In this mode, the autopilot steers the vessel on the set heading. It selects the current compass heading as the set heading. Note: In this mode, the autopilot does not compensate for drifting caused by current and/or wind ¼...
  • Page 8 Tack/gybe in heading hold mode Tack/gybe is only available when the boat type is set to sail (autopilot configuration). • Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind. •...

  • Page 9: Navigation Mode

    Navigation mode ⚠ WARNING: NAVIGATION mode should only be used in open waters. It must not be used while sailing because course changes can result in unexpected tacks or gybes. In NAVIGATION mode, the autopilot automatically steers the vessel to a specific waypoint location, the cursor, or along a predefined route.

  • Page 10: No Drift Mode

    No drift mode Select the mode button, then select NO DRIFT from the mode list. In this mode, the autopilot steers the vessel along a calculated track line, from the present position and in the direction you set. It selects the current compass heading as the set heading. Note: If the vessel drifts away from the track line due to current and/or wind (W), the vessel ¼...

  • Page 11: Follow Up Mode

    Follow up mode Select the mode button, then select FOLLOW UP from the mode list. In this mode, the autopilot moves the rudder to a set angle and maintains that angle. Current heading Set rudder angle Current rudder angle 1° port — select to move the rudder to port in 1° increments.

  • Page 12: Wind Mode

    Wind mode ⚠ WARNING: In WIND mode, the autopilot steers to the apparent or true wind angle and not to a compass heading. Any wind shift could result in the vessel steering on an undesired course. In WIND mode, the autopilot captures the current wind angle as steering reference, and adjusts the heading of the boat to maintain this wind angle.
  • Page 13 Tacking and gybing in wind mode The tack/gybe option in wind mode mirrors the set wind angle on the opposite tack. 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°...

  • Page 14: Tune Autopilot

    TUNE AUTOPILOT The settings button (1) gives you access to the settings menu. Select Tune autopilot (2) to adjust autopilot settings. Note: Most of the settings should already have been made during the setup of the autopilot ¼ computer. Note: Only some of the settings are described in this document. Refer to your autopilot ¼...

  • Page 15: Rudder Gain

    Rudder gain This parameter determines the ratio between the commanded rudder and the heading error. More rudder is applied when a higher rudder gain value is used. If the value is too small (B), it takes a long time to compensate for a heading error, and the autopilot fails to keep a steady course. If the value is set too high (A), the overshoot increases and the steering is unstable.

  • Page 16: Auto Trim

    Auto trim Auto trim (seconds) controls how fast the autopilot will apply a constant heading offset. E.g., when external forces such as wind or current affects the heading. Lower auto trim will give faster, limitation of a constant heading offset. Note: This setting should be increased proportionally with vessel length.

  • Page 17: Autopilot Settings

    AUTOPILOT SETTINGS You can set up the various parameters for a connected autopilot computer here. Navigate to Settings > Boat network > Device > Autopilot computer . Select the autopilot menu (1) to see further options, then configure the desired settings. Select Reset device to reset the autopilot computer to factory defaults.

  • Page 18: Sailing Settings

    Sailing settings To change the Tack time settings, navigate to Settings > Boat network > Device > Autopilot computer . Select the autopilot menu (1), then select Sailing (2). Tack angle Set the tack angle for auto mode to the desired setting. Wind function Set the wind function to Apparent, True or Auto.
  • Page 19 © 2023 Navico Group. All Rights Reserved. Navico Group is a division of Brunswick Corporation. ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. www.bandg.com Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Group and other entities.

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