Applying Software Updates; Backing Up User Data; Zeus Touch Software Updates - B&G Zeus Touch Installation Manual

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Applying Software Updates

From time to time B&G releases software updates to it's existing products. Updates are created
for a variety of reasons; to add or improve features, to add support for new external devices, or
to fi x software bugs.
Updates can be found on the B&G website: http://www.bandg.com/Support/Downloads/
The Zeus Touch may be used to apply software updates to itself, and to external NMEA 2000
and CZone devices, with fi les read off a Micro SD card.
Before initiating an update to the Zeus Touch itself, be sure to back up any potentially
valuable user data.

Backing up user data

There are two fi les that can be backed up that relate to user changes:
Waypoints Routes and Tracks
Settings (includes preferences such as unit settings, and custom new pages)
The backup procedure is similar for both.
The fi le formats for waypoint backup:
User data fi le version 4: Use with current Navico MFDs (Zeus Touch, Zeus, NSS, NSE). Off ers
most detail
User data fi le version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
User data fi le version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
GPX (GPS Exchange): Use with some other manufacturers' GPS products, and PC applications
Northstar .dat (no Tracks): Use with legacy Northstar chartplotters
The Serial port option outputs the waypoints over NMEA 0183. The receiving GPS/PC will typi-
cally need to be set to allow import of waypoints.
If the Zeus Touch is defaulted, or user data is accidentally deleted, simply return to the fi les
page, highlight the backup fi le, and select Import. View fi le details for creation date.

Zeus Touch software updates

The update fi le must be loaded to the root directory of the SD card.
In the fi les menu, locate the update fi le on the SD card and select Upgrade. Accept the
prompt to reboot the unit, and wait a few moments as the unit restarts. After a few seconds
the unit will display something similar to the following image:
Select update to run
* 0: Cancel
1: "Zeus_Touch-xxxx.upd"
Turn the rotary knob so that the asterix appears next to the update fi le. Press the rotary knob
to commence update. Do not remove the Micro SD card or disconnect the power to the Zeus
Touch unit until the process has completed (this will typically take no more than a couple of
minutes).
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