Zeus Multi-function Display User Manual English
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 instrument and transducers in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage.
In this manual you will see few direct text references to keys, menus and menu entries, and few step-by-step descriptions. By using graphics we will guide you to the key and the required menu selections.
Contents 1. Overview .................................................................................... 7 Front Panel ..................................................................................... 7 The Zeus Screen Structure ............................................................... 8 Operating Zeus ............................................................................... 9 2. Basic Operation ..........................................................................
. Waypoints, Routes & Tracks........................................................ 26 Waypoints .................................................................................... 26 Tracks.......................................................................................... 27 Routes ......................................................................................... 28 The Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Page ........................................... 29 6. Using the Radar ..................
10. Navigating .................................................................................. 55 Start Navigating ............................................................................ 55 Cancel Navigation.......................................................................... 55 Navigation Parameters ................................................................... 56 Navigation Panels .......................................................................... 57 Data History ................
16. Audio .......................................................................................... 79 Sonic Hub..................................................................................... 79 Sirius Audio .................................................................................. 79 17. Using Video ................................................................................. 81 The Video Panel ............................................................................
1. Overview Front Panel 2 3 4 6 5 PLOT MARK GO TO VESSEL 7 8 MENU 10 11 WIN IN 1MOB 2 ABC 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ STBY AUTO 9 OUT 0 3 DEF 12 PWR 13 CHART RADAR ECHO NAV INFO PAGES 1 1 Direct Access Keys (DAK). Provide direct access to a page. Repeated presses of each DAK cycles through several different pages that relate to the DAK 2 PLOT/MARK key. A short press activates the Plot menu, a long press positions a waypoint at the vessel position 3 Rotary knob.
The Zeus Screen Structure Pages and page groups The Zeus screen is comprised of page groups, accessed by pressing one of the Direct Access Keys (DAK). A single press of a ‘DAK’ will open the page previously viewed from this ‘DAK’. A second press will give the page group and edit options. CHART RADAR ECHO NAV INFO PAGES Chart Radar Echosounder Navigation Info Utilities Each page group (except the Utilities pages) may include up to 5 pages.
In addition to these panels the following applications can be connected and displayed on other panels: Application Description AIS AIS information as an overlay on chart and radar panels Weather Weather graphics and data as overlay on chart panel. GRIB Weather Overlay. Sirius Weather application is available in North America only. Audio SonicHub & Satellite radio functions as a panel along the bottom of a page. Sirius Audio application is available in North America only.
Dialogs Dialogs are used for entering user input or for presenting information to the user. A dialog may be presented in full-screen, or as a popup dialog in the centre of the screen. Dependent upon the type of information or entry, different keys are used to confirm, cancel and close the dialog. Alarm messages The Zeus system will continually check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. These are both user definable.
2. Basic Operation Turning the Unit On/Off POWER ON STAND BY POWER OFF 3s PWR PWR PWR If you turn the unit ON when no external equipment is connected you will be asked to run in simulator mode. When you turn ON the system after the first-time initialization, the system will start with the same page and settings that were activated when the system was turned OFF. If the radar is running you can turn it to standby mode from within the Light dialog.
Adjusting the Backlight The backlight for LCD and keys can be adjusted at any time independent of what is on the screen. + or PWR 10 1 PWR MENU WIN 6 3 A night mode is included and optimized for low light conditions. Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night mode is selected! Operating the Menu System Selecting menu item and confirming selection You operate a menu by using the rotary knob to select menu item, and then pressing the knob to confirm your selection.
Exiting the Menu By pressing the X key the menu will return to previous menu level, and then exit. MENU WIN Using the Cursor When you use one of the arrow keys on a Chart, Radar or Echosounder panel the cursor will become visible. The cursor information window will show position coordinates at the cursor position, and range and bearing to the vessel. On an Echosounder panel the cursor information window will include the depth at cursor position.
Working with Pages and Panels Selecting pages You access a page group by pressing the corresponding ‘DAK’ (Direct Access Key). CHART RADAR ECHO NAV INFO PAGES The Active ‘DAK’ is indicated with a green symbol right above the key. When you press a ‘DAK’ for the first time, the default page for that group is displayed. When you later switch between the page groups, the last active page in each group will be displayed.
3. Using the Simulator x2 MENU WIN Simulator Mode The simulation mode simulates main data sources, so you can see how the unit works without being connected to echosounder, radar, GPS etc. You can use the simulator to help you become familiar with your unit before using it out on the water. When the simulator is toggled on, this is indicated in the lower part of the display.
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4. Using Charts The Chart Panel On the chart panel you can determine your vessel’s position in relation to land. You can use the chart display for planning routes and sailing along a predefined route. The chart function can also display your vessel’s position relative to other chart objects, plan and navigate routes, create waypoints, overlay a radar image and display AIS targets and weather information.
The Vessel Symbol When a GPS and a suitable compass sensor is connected to the system, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position and heading. Without a heading sensor fitted, the vessel icon will orientate itself using COG (Course over Ground). If no GPS is available the vessel symbol will include a question mark. Using the Cursor on Chart Panel When you press one of the arrow keys the cursor will become visible, and the cursor position window will be activated.
Extension Lines x2 MENU WIN The vessel’s extension lines can be activated to show course over ground (COG), heading or both. The length of the line indicates either the distance selected or the distance that the vessel will travel at the current speed in selected time period. Selecting Infinite length will project a continuous extension line. COG HEADING Laylines When navigating to a waypoint you can configure laylines on the chart to aid navigation.
Measuring distance MENU WIN The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a position or between 2 points on the chart panel. Use the following process to measure a distance.
Positioning the Chart on the Panel Selecting chart center When the cursor is active on the panel, the chart will be centered around the cursor position (cursor mode). Pressing ‘X’ key will remove the cursor, and the chart center will be positioned at the vessel (vessel mode). You can toggle between cursor mode and vessel mode by pressing the ‘X’ key . Panning MENU WIN By moving the cursor to the edge of the panel, the chart will be panned in the cursor’s direction.
Full This is all available information for the chart in use. Chart Categories This option enables you to select which chart categories you want to display on your chart. Chart Imagery Style The charts can be displayed in two different imagery styles. 2D presents chart information in a basic mapping mode, while the shaded relief option presents chart including terrain information. 2D MENU Shaded relief WIN Chart Overlay Radar and weather information can be displayed as overlay on your chart panel.
Chart Options in Navionics Chart Database MENU WIN Chart view The Navionics Platinum and Platinum Plus chart databases provide you with 2D and 3D view options. 2D presents chart information in a basic mapping mode, 3D provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours. 3D Zooming You zoom in and out of the 3D chart by using the ‘IN/OUT’ keys. Viewing the chart in 3D There are two modes available for moving the camera in 3D views; Vessel mode and Cursor mode.
The Photo overlay function is disabled as you zoom out beyond a certain level. Photo transparency The transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. MENU WIN Optional settings for Navionics charts Annotation Determines what area information is displayed, such as names of locations and notes of areas. Presentation type Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or US presentation types.
Contours depth Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the selected contours depth value. Navionics Fish’n Chip MENU WIN Zeus supports Navionics Fish’n Chip (US only). Fish’n Chip provides high resolution bathymetric data. If enabled, you may notice some other chart features disappear and it may clutter the screen. Fish’n Chip data is standard on Navionics Platinum Plus cards.
5. Waypoints, Routes & Tracks Waypoints A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on an echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on an echosounder image will in addition to position information have a depth value. A waypoint is used to mark a position you may later want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route.
Moving Waypoints MENU WIN A waypoint can be edited in the Waypoint dialog. You can also move the waypoint manually by using the cursor; 1 Select the waypoint by resting the cursor over it 2 Press the ‘MENU’ key and select the move option 3 Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to a new position 4 Confirm the new position by pressing the rotary knob or the tick key The moving waypoint mode is indicated on top of the panel.
Routes A route consists of a series of route points waypoints or entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you rest the cursor over a route, it will turn blue and the route name will be displayed.
The Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Page The Utilities pages includes a Waypoints, Routes and Tracks page. This gives access to advanced edit functions and settings for all these items available on your system. There are several ways to access the library. A couple of them are illustrated below. You move between the tabs in the library by using the left/right arrow keys. The edit and settings options are accessed by pressing the ‘MENU’ key when one of the items is selected.
6. Using the Radar The radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other panels. The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay to existing 2D chart views and 3D for Navionics. Refer to the Chart section. The Radar Panel HEADING LINE NE * NORTH INDICATOR IND ATO OR * ROTARY CONTROLS CON ORIENTATION N COMPASS * RANGE ANGE RINGS * x2 MENU RANGE NGE GE MARKERS MARK * * Optional radar symbology WIN You can turn the optional symbology on/off individually.
The Radar Operational Modes MENU WIN The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Zeus unit. The following modes are available: Off The power to the radar scanner is turned off Standby The power to the radar scanner in on, but the radar is not transmitting. The radar can also be turned to standby mode by pressing the ‘PWR’ key. PWR Transmit The scanner is on and transmitting to detect surrounding targets. When transmitting detects a target it will be drawn on the radar PPI of the Zeus system.
Setting the radar orientation x2 Heading up MENU WIN Rotates the radar image to display the current heading directly up on the radar image. North up Rotates the radar image with North upwards. Course up Rotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up. This option works only when the vessel is navigating. If the vessel not is navigating the heading up orientation will be used until the navigation function is started.
Optimizing the Radar Image You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by filtering the signals from effect of random echoes from sea and weather conditions. The parameters are adjusted by using the rotary knob. You select between the control images by pressing the rotary knob. Active control will expand and display its name in full. You can then adjust the value by turning the knob Gain The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver.
Dual Radar With dual radar capability in Zeus it is possible for two radar sources to be displayed simultaneously. Connect either two Broadband Radars or two Pulse Radars and see both radar images at the same time. Selecting Dual Radar Mode Set the radar screen to show two radar panels. MENU WIN Highlight a radar panel and select which radar you require from the source select option. You can check which radars are available for selection and set them up by going to Radar Installation.
Target Tracking on Radar and Chart Panels MENU WIN Zeus enables you to activate MAPA target tracking through the radar overlay on the chart page. Target tracking on chart panel Target tracking on radar panel True Motion If true motion is selected you will be able to view your vessel moving on the radar screen while the land and it’s environment is stationary. This represents a more ‘real’ representation of the movement of your vessel in relation to surrounding targets.
Setting a Guard Zone Around Your Vessel MENU WIN A guard zone is a region (either circular or a sector) that you can define on the radar image. You can also define it if an alarm is activated when a radar target enters or exits the zone.
Other Vessels on the Radar Image MENU WIN If MARPA radar(s) or AIS devices are connected to the Zeus system, any targets detected by these devices will be displayed as an overlay on the chart and on the radar image. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. For more information refer to the Other vessels on chart and radar image section. Target tracking Any target detected by the radar may be tracked using MARPA.
EBL/VRM MENU WIN The electronic bearing line (EBL) is a line from the center of the vessel. The line’s bearing remains constant as the vessel moves. The variable range marker (VRM) is a usercontrolled range ring that surrounds the vessel. The EBL/ VRM function is used to measure the distance and bearing from the vessel’s position to a target. Two different EBL/VRMs can be placed on the radar image.
7. Other Vessels on Chart and Radar Image If MARPA radar(s) or AIS devices are connected to the Zeus system, any targets detected by these devices can be displayed as an overlay on the chart. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. You can define alarms to notify you if a target gets too close or if the target is lost.
How to Display Other Vessels x2 MENU WIN Icon Filters Select which targets to display. Extension Lines Sets the length of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels. Heading information is read from active heading sensor, and COG information is as received from an active positioning system. The length of the extension line is either a set distance e.g. 1 mile, OR the distance the vessel will move in the selected time period.
Defining a Guard Zone Around Your Vessel You can define an invisible guard zone around your vessel. When a target comes within this distance from your vessel, the symbol will change to the “dangerous” target symbol. An alarm will be triggered if activated in the Alarm settings panel. You can also display information about other vessels from the Vessels page as described in the Utilities pages section.
8. Echosounder 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. The Echosounder Image The echosounder displays the water column moving from right to left on the panel. You can select between single panel view and several split views as described later in this chapter.
Setting Up the Sounder Display MENU WIN The echosounder panel can be setup as a single view, or with split view where the left and the right side presents different images. Split screen options Zoom The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel. By default the zoom level is set to 2x. The range zoom bars on the right side of the display shows the range that is magnified. If you increase the zooming factor the range will be reduced.
Setting the Echosounder Range The range setting determines the depth shown on the display. MENU WIN Auto If you select Auto, the system will automatically display the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto range will automatically be turned off once you adjust the range manually. Manually changing the range You can increase or decrease the range by pressing the zoom keys. IN OUT Pressing and holding one of the zoom keys will toggle between auto and manual range.
Using the Cursor on the Echosounder Panel The cursor is by default not shown on the sounder image. When you press one of the arrow keys the cursor will be visible, the depth at the cursor position will be shown, the information window and the history bar will be activated. You use the arrow keys to move the cursor in any direction on the display. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, press the ‘X’ key.
Optimizing the Echosounder Image Several parameters can be adjusted to optimize the sounder image. Gain The gain controls the sensitivity of the echosounder. The more you increase the gain, the more details will be shown on the image. However, a higher gain setting may introduce more background clutter on the image. Conversely, if the gain is set too low weak echoes may not be displayed. Auto gain The Auto gain option will keep the sensitivity at a level that works well under most conditions.
Clarity MENU WIN Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversion can cause on-screen clutter near the surface. The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Recording the Echosounder Data You can record echosounder data and save the file internally in the Zeus unit. You can select how many bytes per seconds that is to be used when saving the log file.
Viewing the recorded sounder data The recorded sounder images are stored internally in the Zeus unit, and can be reviewed when selected. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you get access to the replay and echo options by pressing the ‘MENU’ key. You exit the replay mode by pressing the ‘X’ key.
9. StructureScan StructureScan provides underwater panoramic views from your vessel that are not available in normal echosounder functionality. StructureScan must be activated in Advanced setup in the System Settings menu before the StructureScan display and menu items are available on the Zeus unit. StructureScan has two functional views: Sidescan and DownScan; both views can be used in conjunction with your Zeus echosounder to provide more sonar imaging options.
Setting Up the StructureScan Display The StructureScan panel can be setup with different views; either as a single view (Left Only, Right Only or Down), or double view (Left + Right) this view presents the left and right side of your vessel underwater. MENU WIN SideScan Enables you to view the structure and terrain without having to navigate your vessel over the top of your destined course. It has high-resolution detail with 152 m side-to-side underwater views.
Using Structure Palettes Several display structure templates with varying degrees of color and brightness are available. x2 MENU WIN Using the Cursor on the StructureScan Panel When you press one of the arrow keys the cursor will be visible, the depth at the cursor position will be shown, the information window and the history bar will be activated. You use the arrow keys to move the cursor in any direction on the display. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, press the ‘X’ key.
Optimizing the StructureScan Image Several parameters can be adjusted to optimize the StructureScan image. Color The strength of the echo is symbolized by colors. A strong return will be shown with a reddish-brown color, while a weak signal will be light blue (depending on which palette you select). The more you increase the color, the more echoes will be displayed as reddish-brown. Adjusting the color settings Color is adjustable by using the rotary knob.
Recording the StructureScan Data You can record structurescan data and save the file internally in the Zeus unit. x2 MENU WIN You can select how many bytes per seconds that are to be used when saving the log file. More bytes yield better resolution, but will cause the record file to increase in size compared to using lower byte settings. When the StructureScan image is being recorded, there will be a flashing red symbol and a logging message will appear periodically at the bottom of the screen.
Viewing the recorded sounder data The recorded sounder images are stored internally in the Zeus unit, and can be reviewed when selected The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you get access to the replay and echo options by pressing the ‘MENU’ key. You exit the replay mode by pressing the ‘X’ key.
10. Navigating The navigation function included in the Zeus allows you to navigate towards the cursor position, a position defined by latitude and longitude values, a waypoint or along a predefined route. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer the Waypoints, Tracks and Routes section. PLOT MARK GO TO VESSEL Start Navigating Using the GOTO key You can start navigation from any panel by pressing the ‘GOTO’ key.
Navigation Parameters x2 MENU WIN Navigation method Different methods are available for calculating the distance and bearing between any two points on a chart. 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.
Navigation Panels The Steer and Position panels can be used to display information when you are navigating. The Steer panel DATA FIELDS USE LEFT/ RIGHT ARROW TO TOGGLE VESSEL SYMBOL COURSE LINE OFF COURSE LIMIT Data fields The Steer panel offers the following information: DTD Distance to destination BTW Bearing to waypoint SOG Speed over ground COG Course over ground TTD: Time to destination ETA: Estimated time of arrival at next waypoint VMG: Velocity Made Good towards next waypoint.
Position panel Data fields • Position in Latitude/Longitude • Time • Date • SOG • COG Data History Data history, wind and time plots can be accessed via the info page. x2 INFO Heading Apparent Wind Angle True Wind Speed True Wind Speed True Wind Direction Above is an example of the history data page. There are 2 standard layouts. Layout 1 displays 4 Time Plots alongside the Wind Plot, layout 2 displays 3 Time Plots alongside the Wind Plot. You can change between layout 1 and 2 via the info menu.
Editing the Time Plot / Wind Plot Info Page All of the data windows can be configured to show the data you require via the edit menu. MENU WIN Select the data field you wish to change. MENU WIN Select the required information. MENU WIN Saving the changes will return you to the wind and time plot screen, displaying the new configuration. You can cancel the changes at anytime before you save by selecting cancel.
Missing Data If instrument data is unavailable the time plot will turn into a dashed line and flatten out at the point data was lost. When data becomes available again a dashed line will join up the two points showing an average trend line where the missing data is. Barometric Pressure data is stored 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.
11. Information Panels Instrument Panels The instrument panel consists of multiple gauges — analog, digital and bar — that can be customized to display selected data. The instrument panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the instrument panel. MENU WIN Switching Between Dashboards You switch between a panel’s dashboards by using the left and right arrow keys or by selecting the dashboard from the menu.
Customizing a Dashboard You can customize a dashboard by changing the dashboard style, and by changing the data for each of the gauges in the dashboard. You can also set limits of analog gauges. MENU WIN Available editing options will depend on type of gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system. When a dashboard is in editing mode, this will be indicated in the upper right corner Select the data field you wish to change. MENU WIN Select the required information.
12. H3000 Performance Functions When connected to H3000 instruments via H-Link and H-Link Comms switched on you can access the H3000 Calibration menu. In H3000 Calibration you can edit the true wind angle correction and true wind speed correction tables. You can also load and edit polar tables via this menu (Hercules Performance & Hercules Motion Only). Polar Tables The H3000 instrument system has the ability to store a polar table in its memory.
Press ‘Menu’ Select ‘Copy” and press enter. Once you have selected the file from your portable memory, highlight the polar directory on the Zeus unit using the arrow keys. Press enter to copy the polar file to the polar directory. It will now appear in the polar directory. Loading a Polar Table from Zeus into H3000 Go to H3000 Calibration in the ‘Pages’ menu. Select ‘Polars’. The file entitled ‘H3000 Polar Data’ will always be your current file loaded on H3000.
Editing a Polar Table It is possible to edit a polar table via Zeus to match the performance of your boat to improve the consistency of the data and performance of your instrument system. You can edit the polar numbers by row or by cell. To edit a polar table select the table you wish to edit via the H3000 Calibration menu. Press ‘Menu’ ‘Edit’ Use the arrow keys to navigate the cells of the polar table. Highlight the cell you wish to edit and use the rotary knob to adjust the number up or down as desired.
TWA Correction Table The TWA Correction table receives its information from the H3000 instrument data and does not store this information on the Zeus unit. Any changes made to this table via Zeus will automatically change the H3000 instruments and be stored on H3000. Editing the TWA Correction Table Select the field you wish to edit using the arrow keys. Turn the rotary knob to adjust the number. Change all cells accordingly. When complete press ‘Menu’ and select save to save your changes.
13. The Utilities Pages The utilities pages include options and tools that are not specific to any panel. These pages act different to the chart, radar, echo etc. They are always full screen, and you cannot use them in a split page with any other panels. A utility page will open on top of your previous page. When you close a dialog in one of the utilities pages the utilities function will close and the display will return to last active page.
H3000 Calibration Polars Select, edit or backup polar data TWA Correction True Wind Angle correction table TWS True Wind Speed correction table Satellites When selected you will see the status page for active satellites. When H-Link is disabled the H3000 Calibration icon is replaced with Satellites icon. Find Search function for several chart items. By pressing the MENU key you get access to available options for the selected item.
Trip Log Trip 1 / Trip 2 Displays voyage and engine information, with reset option for all data fields. Today Displays voyage and engine information for current date. All data fields will be automatically reset when the date changes. Sun/Moon Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date. Tides Displays tide information for the tide station nearest to your vessel. You can use the arrow keys to page to selected date.
14. Customizing Your System Page Setup Your Zeus system includes a set of predefined pages for each page group accessed by the Direct Access Key (DAK). The list of available pages is displayed when you press the ‘DAK’ for the active page. Each page group can have up to 5 pages, organized as single panels or as a combination of panels. The first item in each page list will always be a full size page for the panel related to that page group.
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Adjusting Panel Size You can adjust the size of the panels in a multi panel’s page by pressing the page group’s ‘DAK’. The illustration below shows how you change the size of a 3-panels Chart page. CHART MENU WIN x2 INFO Setting the Appearance of the Instrument Bar Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in an instrument bar on top of your screen. You can choose to turn the instrument bar off; display either one or two rows, or set it to alternate the rows automatically.
Changing System Settings x2 MENU WIN The system settings menu provides access to advanced settings for your Zeus unit and determines the way your Zeus unit displays various user interface information on the display. Selecting language When you select your desired language; all panels, menus and dialogs will change accordingly. Text size Used for adjusting the size of the text on the menus. Default setting: Normal Key beeps A tone (key beep) will sound when any key is pressed on your Zeus unit.
15. Weather GRIB Weather GRIB is the format used by the meteorological institutes of the world to transport and manipulate weather data. You can import GRIB files via a memory card or USB key onto the Zeus unit and overlay the information onto your charts.
Press ‘Menu’ Select ‘Copy’ and press ‘Enter’. MENU WIN Once you have selected the file from your portable memory, highlight the Gribs directory on the Zeus unit using the arrow keys. Press ‘Enter’ to copy the GRIB file to the Gribs directory. It will now appear in the Gribs directory. Importing a GRIB File To import a GRIB file into the active memory of the Zeus unit, highlight the required GRIB file previously loaded into the Gribs directory, press ‘Menu’, highlight Import and press ‘Enter’.
MENU WIN Selecting GRIB Forecast Time The GRIB file contains forecast information for a set number of days. It is possible to animate the weather data and move forward in time to see the predicted forecast for a specific time and date. These time scales vary depending on the file you are using. Once animate is selected, time and speed dials will appear on the right hand side of the screen and a data panel will appear in the bottom left corner.
Speed Dial MENU The speed dial enables you to turn on animation and view the progression of the forecast over time, without manual adjustment. The speed dial has 3 animation speeds low, medium and high. The default position of the dial is off. WIN Select the speed you wish to view the animation by turning the rotary knob. The GRIB overlay will change incrementally until it has shown all of the available GRIB information on that file then it will return to the present time and start over again.
Weather overlay transparency The transparency sets the opaqueness of the weather overlay. Color Codes The system uses shades of color on the weather image to indicate sea surface temperature (SST), and also for indicating wave height. By adjusting these limits you can select how the system uses the color scheme to separate between warm/cool water and minimum/maximum wave height. Weather Forecast Selecting a marine forecast zone You can setup the system to read the forecast for a selected area.
16. Audio Sonic Hub The SonicHub is a high-quality marine audio server that allows you to use your unit to control audio playback from a variety of sources, including iPod, iPhone, USB mass storage device (mp3), satellite (SIRIUS™) and AM/FM radio. Connect a video-capable iPod or iPhone to the dock and you can watch video on your Zeus unit.
The radio channels list MENU WIN The channels list displays all available Sirius channels, whether or not you have a subscription for the channel. Adding channels to favorites list You can create of list of your favorite channels from within the channels list. When a favorite list is available, you page through this list when you use arrow keys; not through the entire list of subscribed channels. Locking channels You can lock selected channels from being broadcast unless an unlock code is entered.
17. Using Video The video function allows you to connect optional cameras to your Zeus system. The video images will not be shared with other Zeus units via the network! The Video Panel The video panel is accessed via the INFO key. x2 INFO The video panel can also be set up in one of the other page groups accessed by the ‘DAK’ keys. It can be set up as single panel or as one of the panels in a multi-panel page. The video image will be proportionally scaled to fit into the video panel.
Optimizing the Video Image You can optimize the video display by adjusting the video image settings. Default for all settings: 50%. Selecting Video Standard Zeus supports NTSC and PAL video. The two channels are set up individually. Check the local video standard or the standard of your cameras.
18. The Alarm System Alarms can be set via the Zeus display to indicate warning messages when set parameters are exceeded, data is unavailable or other general warnings that you wish to be notified about. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message will pop up on the screen. Zeus does not relay alarm messages from the H3000 system. Alarms will need to be setup in Zeus & H3000 with identical parameters if you require both systems to flag alarm warnings at the same time.
Customizing the Alarm Settings x2 MENU WIN The alarms can be setup in Settings tab in the Alarms page. This page also includes information about active alarms and alarm history. The Alarms page can also be activated from the Utilities pages. MENU WIN The alarms are described in the chapter describing the corresponding feature. E.g. vessel alarms are described in the Tracking other vessel’s movement section.
19. Using BEP CZone The BEP CZone icon will only show if enabled in Advanced setup of the Systems Settings menu. BEP CZone is a NMEA 2000 compliant (SimNet) system that controls and monitors circuit information on your vessel. It also contains onboard diagnostics, multifunction timer capabilities, dimmer circuits and uses multi-voltages (9-32V DC). If the BEP CZone system is connected to your Zeus unit, you can access various functions.
BEP CZone provides: - A single data cable connection replacing complex switch panel wiring. - The grouping of multiple loads into common areas (Zones) with Output Interface (OI) modules. - Heavy duty battery mains cable replaced by smaller multiple conductors. The BEP CZone Panel The CZone panel provides monitoring and control functions for the BEP CZone system. PAGES The BEP CZone panel can also be set up in one of the other page groups accessed by the ‘DAK’ keys.
Operating the Modes Function These modes allow one press activation of circuits simplifying control. For example, you could activate the Cruise mode, turning on all the circuits that are needed to operate your vessel while cruising. However, when you leave the vessel you can select Systems Off mode which will shut down all non 24h circuits. These modes provide a one press functionality that also allows multiple circuits to be controlled efficiently. Modes are configured at the time of installation.
The BEP CZone Dashboard Zeus provides 4 standard dashboards. BEP CZone information is displayed on an additional dashboard. POWER SOURCES AC POWER DISPLAY BATTERY POWER DISPLAY FUEL BAR Editing the CZone Dashboard You can customize BEP 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. To find out how to customize a dashboard, refer to the Using instrument panel section.
20. Maintenance Preventive Maintenance The Zeus unit does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. It is recommended that you always fit the supplied protective sun cover when the unit not is in use. Simple Maintenance Procedures Cleaning the display unit Clean the housing and the front glass of the Z8/12 unit with a damp cloth and mild detergent only.
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