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B&G ZEUS Touch Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 ZEUS Touch Operator Manual ENGLISH www.bandg.com...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    Declarations and conformance This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as coastal sea areas adminis- tered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A. For more information refer to the separate Zeus Touch Installation manual. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the B&G Zeus Touch systems.
  • Page 3 The software This manual is written for B&G Zeus Touch Release to Market 1 (RTM1). Please check web site for details on release version. GOTO PAGES ¼ Note: The About dialog above is an example only and may not match the software installed on your unit! The manual will be continuously updated to match new software releases.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction The Zeus Touch front panel and keys The Zeus Touch screen PDF viewer Basic operation The power key Using the touch screen Pages and panels The menus Dialog boxes Placing the cursor Positioning a Man Over Board mark...
  • Page 5 NoDrift mode Navigating with the Zeus Touch Sailing with the Autopilot Wind steering and navigation Using the Zeus Touch in an AP24/AP28 system Using the Autopilot in an EVC system The Autopilot settings panel Using the radar The radar panel...
  • Page 6 The alarm system Type of messages Acknowledging a message The alarms dialog The Tools page Vessels Alarms Satellites Find Waypoints/routes/tracks Trip Log Sun/moon Tides GoFree™ wireless Operating the Zeus Touch with the wireless device Contents | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 Selecting simulator source files Advanced simulator settings 105 Maintenance Preventive maintenance Simple maintenance procedures Software upgrades Trouble shooting Backing up your system data 107 Menu and dialog overview Panel menus Goto menu Settings dialogs 110 Index Contents | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction The Zeus Touch front panel and keys STBY AUTO MARK GOTO MENU PAGES Touch screen Card reader door Micro-SD Card reader Used for optional Navionics or InsightHD chart data, software updates, transfer of user data and system backup. STBY / AUTO key Used for Autopilot operation.

  • Page 9: The Zeus Touch Screen

    The Zeus Touch screen Instrument bar Navigation and sensor info can be viewed in a user configurable instrument bar on top of your pages. Panel button You can tap the text on this area to end an ongoing operation, e.g. to remove the cursor from the screen, to end route editing and to stop measuring distance.
  • Page 10 (Home) is displayed by pressing the PAGES key. Repeated presses on this key will toggle between the control panels. You can also switch between the control panels by dragging your finger horizontally on the screen. Introduction | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 11: Pdf Viewer

    PDF viewer Use the PDF viewer to read manuals and other PDF files on the Zeus Touch display. The manuals can be read from an inserted Micro-SD card or copied to the unit’s internal memory and read from there.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Advanced power control ¼ Note: If the power key is released before shut-down is completed, the power off is cancelled. The Zeus Touch can be wired and configured to control the power of displays and A night mode which optimizes the color palette for low light conditions, is included.

  • Page 13: The Menus

    A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the virtual keys. in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key. A dialog is closed by tapping the 12 | Basic operation | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 14: Placing The Cursor

    • the Zeus Touch creates an active route to the MOB mark Cancel navigation The Zeus Touch will continue navigating towards the MOB point until the waypoint is reached or until you select to stop this navigation. Positioning multiple Man Over Board marks Once the MOB function has been initialized, pressing the MOB keys again will place a new MOB waypoint on the chart.

  • Page 15: Charts

    On the panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints, overlay a radar image or weather information, and display AIS targets. The Zeus Touch has different embedded cartography depending on region. Units sold in America will include Insight cartography, while units sold in other regions will have embedded Navionics coastal (Silver) cartography split by region.

  • Page 16: Using The Cursor On The Chart Panel

    The distance will be listed in the Cursor Information window. ¼ Note: You can reposition the measuring line by moving either of the markers on the chart by dragging them to a new position. | 15 Charts | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Positioning The Chart On The Panel

    Own vessel heading is based on information from the active heading sensor and COG from active GPS sensor. For other vessels COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system. 16 | Charts | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Synchronize 2D/3D Chart

    Grid lines Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart. Course Highway Turn course highway on/off Waypoints, Routes, Tracks Turns on/off displaying of these items on chart panels. | 17 Charts | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Chart Overlay

    Insight charts simultaneously in a split screen. Chart data The Zeus Touch can use Navionics Platinum Plus and TurboView via Micro-SD Card Slot accessible from the front of the unit. Charts are shared over the network, so only one chart card per boat is required.

  • Page 20: Insight Chart Options

    See page 1620, 3D charts. Chart imagery style The charts can be displayed in two different imagery styles, either as 2D basic mapping style, or with shaded relief presenting chart including terrain imaging. Shaded relief | 19 Charts | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Navionics Chart Options

    For more information refer to the Navionics information included with your chart, or to Navionics website: www.navionics.com/product/water/plotter-charts. Chart view Chart shading Shading adds terrain information to the chart. Traditional 2D chart Chart with shading 20 | Charts | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 22 The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The Zeus Touch animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents movement over time. Dynamic Tide information...
  • Page 23 Minimum transparency Transparency value = 10 Navionics Fish’n Chip Zeus Touch supports Navionics Fish’n Chip (US only) chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com. Navionics chart settings Colored Seabed Areas Used for displaying different depth areas in different colors.

  • Page 24: Waypoints, Routes & Tracks

    ¼ Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm panel to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. | 23 Waypoints, routes & tracks | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Routes

    The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Tracks panel described later in this section. 24 | Waypoints, routes & tracks | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: The Waypoints, Route And Tracks Panels

    You can select to position track points based on time settings, distance, or by letting the Zeus Touch system position a waypoint automatically when a course change is registered. ¼ Note: The Tracks option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible.

  • Page 27: Navigating With The Zeus Touch

    Navigating with the Zeus Touch The navigation function included in the Zeus Touch allows you to navigate towards the cursor position, a waypoint or along a predefined route. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer “The waypoints, route and tracks panels”...

  • Page 28: Navigating With Autopilot

    Arrival alarm When the arrival alarm is enabled, an alarm will be activated when the vessel reaches the waypoint or when it is within the specified arrival radius. | 27 Navigating with the Zeus Touch | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Navigation Panels

    Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the Zeus Touch system. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.

  • Page 30: Position Panels

    GPS position info Loran position info Data fields Position in lat. and lon. (GPS) or as Loran GRI and station values Time and date Speed over ground Course over ground | 29 Navigating with the Zeus Touch | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Sailsteer Screen

    Starboard tack layline (See information on laylines below) Port tack layline (See information on laylines below) Relative tide / current set Rudder angle Current waypoint ID. 30 | Navigating with the Zeus Touch | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 32 Sail time calculations The Zeus Touch calculates the time and distance to a waypoint taking into consideration that the vessel is sailing via a layline course to the waypoint and not taking a direct line from A to B.
  • Page 33 Note, the opposite tack layline and waypoint information is not as accurate in this mode. 32 | Navigating with the Zeus Touch | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Using The Autopilot

    STBY/AUTO key. ¼ Note: If the Zeus Touch is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering irrespective of the Autopilot mode. Refer “Using the Autopilot in an EVC system” on page 43.

  • Page 35: The Autopilot Panel

    Cross track error Selecting Autopilot modes You select an automatic mode or a feature from the Autopilot Mode selection menu, activated by tapping the mode icon or by pressing the MENU key. 34 | Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Autopilot Mode Overview

    Autopilot mode overview The Autopilot has several steering modes. Number of modes and features within the mode depend on boat type and available inputs, as shown in table on the next page. | 35 Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Controlling Steering Performance In Automatic Modes

    The Autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features for power boats when the Autopilot is in AUTO mode. The turn steering option will not be available if the boat type is set to sailboat - instead the tack/gybe feature is implemented. 36 | Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 656 ft Initial radius 10 m - 1000 m 200 m -164 ft - +164 ft 66 ft Change of radius per turn -50 m - +50 m 20 m | 37 Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 The main course can be changed by turning the rotary knob. Turn parameter Range Change per step Default Course change 4° - 160° 28° 16 ft - 1641 ft 656 ft Radius 5 m – 500 m 200 m 38 | Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 40 Use the following process to initiate DCT steering; Ensure that you have depth reading on the Zeus Touch unit or on a separate depth instrument Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth contour (main course)

  • Page 41: Nodrift Mode

    You can start navigation from any panel by pressing the GO TO / PAGES key. The go to cursor option will only be available when the cursor is active on a Chart, Radar or Echosounder panel. For more information about navigating with the Zeus Touch refer to “Navigating with the Zeus Touch” on page 26.

  • Page 42: Sailing With The Autopilot

    Initiate wind steering as follows; Switch the Autopilot to AUTO mode Adjust the boat heading until wind angle is according to the angle you want to maintain Press the MENU key, and select Wind | 41 Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 The tack prevent function in WIND mode has been implemented to avoid such situations. It will react immediately when the apparent wind angle becomes 5° less than the set minimum 42 | Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Wind Steering And Navigation

    You can take command from an inactive Zeus Touch unit with active Autopilot pop-up by turning or pressing the rotary knob. If the pop-up is not displayed, you can take command from the Zeus Touch unit by pressing and holding the STBD/AUTO key to bring up the mode selection menu, and then confirming active mode.

  • Page 45: The Autopilot Settings Panel

    The lock function is not available on the Zeus Touch unit which is active as Autopilot control! If the Zeus Touch unit is part of an AP24/AP28 system, the unit can be locked from the AP24/ AP28 control unit. Sea state filter The Seastate filter is used to reduce rudder activity and Autopilot sensitivity in rough weather.

  • Page 46: Sailing Parameters

    A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a more “loose” steering. A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides a more “tight” steering. A too high response level will make the boat start S-ing. | 45 Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 This option displays an overview of all Autopilot steering parameters, and you can adjust parameters if required. For more details, refer to the separate AC12/AC42 Installation manual. Installation Used for Autopilot installation and commissioning. See the separate AC12/AC42 or SC05 Installation manual. 46 | Using the Autopilot | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 48: Using The Radar

    Radar symbology can be turned ON/OFF collectively from the Radar menu, or individually as described in “Radar settings panel” on page 54. The radar operational modes The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Zeus Touch unit. The following modes are available: The power to the radar scanner is turned off Standby The power to the radar scanner is on, but the radar is not transmitting.

  • Page 49: Optimizing The Radar Image

    Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel. Look Ahead Moves the radar PPI center to the bottom of the panel to give maximum view ahead. 48 | Using the radar | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Measuring Range And Bearing To A Target

    You can position EBL/VRM by using the cursor, and edit the marker position as described below. When positioned, you can quickly turn the EBL/VRM on/off by tapping the relevant markers on the data bar. | 49 Using the radar | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    An alarm will be activated when a radar target breaches the guard zone limits. You can select if the alarm will be activated when the target enters or exits the zone. Sensitivity The guard zone sensitivity can be adjusted to eliminate alarms for small targets. 50 | Using the radar | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 52: Radar Options

    Rotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up. This option works only when the Zeus Touch is navigating an active route. If you are not navigating an active route the heading up orientation will be used until the navigation function is started.

  • Page 53: Marpa Targets

    MARPA targets If the Zeus Touch includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to tem radar targets. You can define alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer “MARPA target settings” on page 52.
  • Page 54 Controls whether an alarm shall be activated if you do not have the required inputs for MARPA to work (valid GPS position and heading sensor connected to the radar server) | 53 Using the radar | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Radar Overlay

    Allows for adding target trails and guard zone indication around a MARPA target. Refer to description on previous pages. Installation The Installation option is used for Radar installation, described in the separate Zeus Touch Installation manual. Mast rotation If a valid source of mast angle is available on the network, you have the option to correct for changes in mast angle and/or radar azimuth caused by the rotation of the mast.

  • Page 56: The Echosounder

    This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits. The echosounder panel can be setup as a single view, or with split view where the left and the right side presents different images. | 55 The echosounder | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: Zooming

    The scaling factor for the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the Zoom option. Echo frequency The Zeus Touch unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on sounder module and which transducer model is connected.

  • Page 58: Adjusting Color And Gain Settings

    You can pan the image history by dragging left/right on the screen. Clear cursor panel button or press the X key. To resume normal scrolling, tap the | 57 The echosounder | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 59: Placing A Mark On An Echosounder Image

    Recording the echosounder data You can record echosounder data and save the file internally in the Zeus Touch unit, or on to a Micro-SD card inserted into the unit’s card reader. The function is activated from “The echosounder settings panel”, see page 60.

  • Page 60: Echo Options

    This will clearly separate fish and vegetation from the bottom. No bottom coloring Bottom coloring ON Optional echosounder image items Echosounder images can be turned on/off individually. Refer graphics on page 55. | 59 The echosounder | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Structurescan™ Overlay

    Zeus Touch unit. Network echosounder You can share the echosounder connected to this Zeus Touch unit on the network For more information about how to setup echosounders, refer to the separate Zeus Touch Installation manual.
  • Page 62 Overlay downscan When a StructureScan unit is connected to your Zeus Touch system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular echo image. When activated, the echosounder menu will expand to include basic StructureScan options. See “StructureScan™ overlay” described previously.

  • Page 63: Structurescan

    The DownScan image can also be added as an overlay to the traditional Echosounder image. For more information, refer to “Activating Structure overlay” on page 66. DownScan Depth Temperature Range Frequency / zoom scale Upper range Color indicator Sea bed Lower range 62 | StructureScan™ | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 64: Zooming

    800 kHz provides better definition especially at shallower depths. Zooming You can use the IN / OUT keys to select zooming level on the StructureScan image. Zoom level is shown on the panel. | 63 StructureScan™ | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Adjusting The Color Settings

    You can position a mark on a selected echosounder item by tapping the screen and then activating the menu. ¼ Note: Only marks positioned by using the cursor will include depth information. 64 | StructureScan™ | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Measuring Distance

    2 elements on the image. Recording the StructureScan™ data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the Zeus Touch unit, or onto a Micro-SD card as described in “Recording and viewing the echosounder data” on page 61. Structure options Structure palette Several display palettes with varying degrees of color and brightness are available.

  • Page 67: Structuremap

    Structure data will start to appear on the chart screen as soon as Structure overlay is enabled Select Structure source Live data is default ¼ Note: Structure overlay can also be activated by selecting a saved StructureMap file from the Files dialog. 66 | StructureMap ™ | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Structuremap Sources

    Don’t use Autorange when using SideScan. Set your structure range to a significantly greater level (two-to-three times) than the water depth to ensure a complete scan and to maximize conversion accuracy Don’t overlap history trails when conducting a side-by-side scan of an area | 67 StructureMap ™ | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 69: Recording Structurescan Data

    Navionics, Insight and other third-party charting cards compatible with our systems. When using StructureMap with mapping cards, copy the StructureMap (.smf ) files to the units internal memory. We recommend keeping copies of StructureMap files on external Micro-SD cards. 68 | StructureMap ™ | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 70: Structure Options

    Filters the signal interference and reduces the on-screen clutter rejection Clear live Clears existing live mode history trails from the screen and begins showing history only the most current data Record data Records StructureScan data Source Selects StructureMap source | 69 StructureMap ™ | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 71: The Instruments Panels

    Select info to display Finish editing Save your changes by using the menu or by tapping the panel button. You can also use the rotary knob to select menu item and gauges. 70 | The Instruments panels | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 72: Data History

    Data history records the vessels data over a given time. The time period displayed can be adjusted to show different time increments. The time increment options vary depending on the data source. Time plots Wind plots | 71 The Instruments panels | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 73 Barometric Pressure data is retained on the unit even if power is switched off. This enables the unit to display data from a previous day. Data is not recorded whilst the unit is off. 72 | The Instruments panels | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Using Ais

    You can define alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost. AIS vessels on a chart panel AIS vessels on a radar panel Target symbols The Zeus Touch system use the AIS target symbols shown below: Symbol Description Selected AIS target, activated by The target will return to default target tapping on a target symbol.

  • Page 75: Viewing Information About Ais Targets

    Sets the range for lost vessels. If a vessel is lost within this range this will trigger an alarm Vessel message Controls whether an alarm shall be activated when a message is received from an AIS target 74 | Using AIS | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: The Vessel Settings Panel

    You need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in the Zeus Touch system to be able to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels. It is also important to have the MMSI number entered to avoid seeing your own vessel as an AIS target on the chart.

  • Page 77: Ais Sart - Search And Rescue Transponder

    If a MOB is already active the activate MOB option will be disabled! If you select the AIS SART indicator on the chart you will see a more detailed overview of the AIS details. 76 | Using AIS | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Audio

    Audio When the Zeus Touch is connected to a SonicHub server you can use your unit to control audio playback from iPod, iPhone, USB mass storage device (mp3) and AM/FM radio. Before playing FM radio through the SonicHub, you must purchase a marine-grade AM/FM antenna.

  • Page 79: Setting Up The Sonichub Speakers

    By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume on an Zeus Touch unit. You can adjust each speaker zone individually from any Zeus Touch unit from the SonicHub Zones dialog. From this dialog you can also define which zones that shall be altered when you increase/decrease the volume from the control unit.

  • Page 80: Audio Playback

    Saving a channel to the favorite list When the channel is tuned in, you can add the stations to your favorite list. All favorite channels can be viewed, selected and deleted from within this list. | 79 Audio | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Using Sirius Radio

    You can lock selected Sirius channels from being broadcast unless an unlock code is entered. When the function is activated, a 4 digit code must be entered before the locking is activated. The same code must be entered before a locked channel can be released. 80 | Audio | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Weather

    To load a GRIB file onto your Zeus unit, insert a Micro SD Memory card that contains a GRIB file into the card port on the front of the Zeus Touch. To view the contents go to Files menu. Select the required GRIB file and copy it to the GRIBs folder on the Zeus Touch..
  • Page 83 Animation Time & Speed Dials Data Panel Press the rotary knob to change between the time and speed dials. Press the ‘Enter’ key to close animation and return to the chart. 82 | Weather Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Speed Dial

    ¼ Note: data becomes less accurate as the file gets older (i.e. day 3 on the 20th sept forecast is not as accurate as day 2 on the 21st sept forecast). | 83 Weather Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Siriusxm™ Weather (North America Only)

    When connected to a Navico Weather Module WM-2, you can subscribe and include Sirius™ audio and Sirius™ Marine Weather Service on your Zeus Touch system (North America only). Sirius™ audio and weather service covers inland US waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
  • Page 86 Hurricane (category 1-5) tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow) Tropical disturbance/depression tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow) Storm attributes Lightning Watch box location and warning Marine zone location | 85 Weather Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: Weather Alarms

    Tap the selected zone, and use the menu to confirm your selection. 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. 86 | Weather Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Using Video

    Setting up the video panel The video source Zeus Touch supports two video input channels. You can select to view one channel only, or to cycle the image between available video cameras. The cycle period can be set from 5 to 120 seconds.
  • Page 89 Video input can be set to display a mirrored image. This setting can be helpful for rear-facing cameras used to back-down the vessel. The video standard Zeus Touch supports NTSC and PAL video. The two channels are set up individually. Check the local video standard or the standard of your cameras. 88 |...

  • Page 90: Bep Czone

    BEP CZone The Zeus Touch system integrate with BEP’s CZone system used for controlling and monitor- ing a distributed power system on your vessel. A separate manual will be provided with your CZone system. Refer to this documentation and to the Zeus Touch Installation for how to install and configure the CZone system.

  • Page 91: Czone System Overview Options

    You can customize CZone dashboard by changing the data for each of the gauges. Available editing options will depend on the type of gauge and which data sources are connected to your system. 90 | BEP CZone | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: The Alarm System

    The alarm system The Zeus Touch system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message will pop up on the screen. If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message will be followed by an audible alarm, and the switch for external alarm will go active.

  • Page 93: The Alarms Dialog

    The alarms can be setup in the Alarms dialog. This dialog also includes information about active alarms and alarm history. The alarms are described in the chapter describing the corresponding feature. E.g. all Autopilot alarms are described in the Autopilot section. 92 | The alarm system | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 94: The Tools Page

    List of all available alarm options in the system, with current settings. Satellites Status page for active satellites. WAAS (and EGNOS) differential position correction can be configured to On or OFF. | 93 The Tools page | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: Find

    Tap the arrow panel buttons to change date, or tap the date field to access the calender function. Available tide stations can be selected from the menu. 94 | The Tools page | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 96 CZone system. This allows for access to control, monitoring and alarms associated with Czone circuits. It also allows selection of custom operational modes if these have been configured. | 95 The Tools page | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Gofree™ Wireless

    Installation and wiring for the WIFI-1 unit is described in the separate WIFI-1 Installation Guide. Setting the Zeus Touch name The name of the Zeus Touch can be set by the user. The entered name will be broadcasted on NMEA 2000 and IP based networks.
  • Page 98 On large or metal hulled vessels it may be necessary to connect multiple WIFI-1 access points to extend the range. Up to 2 WIFI-1 units can be connected to one Zeus Touch, but only the WIFI-1 unit defined as primary access point can be used for connecting the wireless device to the Zeus Touch.
  • Page 99 Download the B&G GoFree Controller & Viewer App from the application store to the wireless device. Start the App, and tap the Zeus Touch icon in the GoFree Controller page to request remote control of the Zeus Touch. The first time you request control from the wireless device, the Zeus Touch will prompt you to confirm remote control from this device.

  • Page 100: Operating The Zeus Touch With The Wireless Device

    Returns to the GoFree Controller page. Using the WIFI-1 for data bridging The WIFI-1 can be used for bridging data from the Zeus Touch to other applications running on a wireless remote device. The graphics below is an example only, showing setup for the iNavX application run on an iPhone.
  • Page 101 IP address and port information is found in the Zeus Touch as shown below. 100 | GoFree™ Wireless | Zeus Touch Operatior Manual...

  • Page 102: Customizing Your System

    You can have several panels on each page depending on screen size: • T7 2 panels • T8 and T12: 4 panels The panels are arranged as illustrated below. | 101 Customizing your system | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Setting The Appearance Of The Instrument Bar

    Save your changes by tapping the button Changing system settings The system settings provides access to advanced settings for your system and determines the way your system displays various user interface information on the display. 102 | Customizing your system | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Restore Defaults

    Controls whether this unit is a master or slave on the network. Advanced Shows a dialog with more advanced settings. About Displays copyright information and technical information for this unit. | 103 Customizing your system | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: Using The Simulator

    Simulated course or Simulated route. Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course comes from the selected echosounder or radar files. Set start position Moves the vessel to current cursor position. Sailing Sailing specific simulated data. 104 | Using the simulator | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: Maintenance

    After successful calibration the unit will return to normal application screen Software upgrades The latest software for the Zeus Touch will be available for download from our web site; www.B&G-yaching.com. Detailed instructions for how to install the software will follow the upgrade files.

  • Page 107: Trouble Shooting

    Select files Press the rotary knob to access the export dialog, and select the file format you want to export to Select destination folder Enter name for exported file 106 | Maintenance | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...

  • Page 108: Menu And Dialog Overview

    MENU pannel button or by tapping and holding on the panel. Chart Instruments ¼ Note: Chart menu will be extended if overlay is selected. Video Echo Structure Autopilot Radar | 107 Menu and dialog overview | Zeus Touch Operatior Manual...

  • Page 109: Goto Menu

    This menu is displayed on any panel by pressing and holding the GO TO / PAGES key. Settings dialogs Settings overview page is available by repeated presses on the PAGES key. System settings Echosounder settings Chart settings Radar settings Autopilot settings 108 | Menu and dialog overview | Zeus Touch Operation Manual...
  • Page 110 Navigation settings Units settings Fuel settings Network settings Tracks settings Vessels settings Alarms settings Simulator settings | 109 Menu and dialog overview | Zeus Touch Operatior Manual...

  • Page 111: Index

    Power steering (NFU) 36 Navigate to cursor position 26 Response 45 Placing 13 Rotary knob 37, 38, 40 Customizing your system 101 Sailing parameters 45 Sailing with the autopilot 41 Sea state filter 44 110 | Index | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 Application panels 8 Angler dashboard 70 Autopilot panel 34 Customize 70 BEP CZone panel 89 Dashboard layouts 70 Control pages 9 Edit 70 Create favorite pages 101 Navigation dashboard 70 Deleting a page 102 | 111 Index | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 113 Threshold 51 Zooming 63 True motion 49 Sun/moon 94 Vessel alarm settings 53 System settings 102 Restore defaults 103 Rhumb line 27 Rotary knob 7 Routes 24 Add a new routepoint 24 112 | Index | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
  • Page 114 Video 87 Adjusting image 87 Menus 87 Panel 87 Source 87 Warranty 1 Waypoints 23 Alarm settings 23 Dragging waypoints 15 Edit 23 Listing 94 Panel 25 Placing waypoints 15 Positioning 23 | 113 Index | Zeus Touch Operator Manual...
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