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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 equipment in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for observing safe boating practices.
About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the Zeus2 systems. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use. The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of navigation, nautical terminology and practices. Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: Ú Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information.
Contents 9 Introduction 9 10 11 12 13 13 13 The front panel and keys The Home page Application pages Integration of 3rd party devices GoFreeTM wireless H5000 integration Remote controllers 14 Basic operation 14 14 14 15 16 16 17 17 Turning the unit on and off Display illumination Locking the touch screen Touch screen operation Using menus and dialogs Selecting pages and panels Positioning a Man Over Board mark Screen capture 18 Customizing your system 18 18 19 19 19 Customizing the Home page backgrou
37 Navigating 37 37 37 38 Navigate to cursor position Navigate a route Navigating with the autopilot Navigation settings 40 The SailSteer panel 41 41 Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel Sail Time calculations 42 Time and Wind plots 42 42 The Time plot panel Wind Plot panel 43 Autopilot 43 43 43 43 45 45 46 46 46 46 47 47 48 49 50 51 52 52 Safe operation with the autopilot Activating the autopilot Switching from automatic mode to manual steering Autopilot indication on the pages The Autopilo
67 68 69 Recording echosounder data Echosounder view options Echosounder settings 71 StructureScan™ 71 71 72 72 72 73 73 The StructureScan™ image Zooming the StructureScan image Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panel Saving waypoints Viewing StructureScan™ history Setting up the StructureScan image Advanced StructureScan settings 75 StructureMap 75 75 75 76 76 76 77 The StructureMap image Activating Structure overlay StructureMap sources StructureMap tips Recording StructureScan data Using Struct
99 Alarms dialog 100 Tools 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 101 Waypoints/routes/tracks Tides Alarms Settings Vessels Sun/Moon Trip calculator Files Find 102 Simulator 102 Demo mode 102 Simulator source files 103 Advanced simulator settings 104 Maintenance 104 104 104 104 104 105 105 106 8 Preventive maintenance Cleaning the display unit Cleaning the media port door Checking the keys Checking the connectors NMEA 0183 Data logging Software upgrades Backing up your system data Contents | Zeus2 Operator
1 Introduction The front panel and keys Key Description 1 Touch screen 2 Power key Press once to display the System control dialog. Repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness. Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF. 3 Rotary knob Rotate to scroll through menu items, then press to confirm a selection. Rotate to adjust a value. Rotate to zoom a zoomable panel. 4 STBY / AUTO key With the autopilot in any automatic mode: Press to set the autopilot to Standby mode.
The Home page The Home page is accessed from any operation by a short press on the Home key. Key 10 Description 1 Applications Select a button to display the application as a full page panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the application. 2 Tools Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information. 3 Close button Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page.
Application pages Each application connected to the system is presented on panels. The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination with other panels in a multiple panel page. All pages are accessed from the Home page. Key Description 1 Application panel 2 Instrument bar Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be tuned off and it can be configured by the user. 3 System Control dialog Quick access to basic system settings.
Pre-configured split pages Each full screen application has several pre-configured split pages, featuring the selected application combined with each of the other panels. Ú Note: The number of split pages cannot be changed, and the pages cannot be customized or deleted. Access a split page by pressing and holding the main panel button. Favourite pages All preconfigured favourite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favourite pages.
CZone dashboard When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard will be added to the Instrument panels. You switch between a panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and right arrow symbols or by selecting the dashboard from the menu. Editing a CZone dashboard You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for each of the gauges. Available editing options depend on the type of gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system.
2 Basic operation Turning the unit on and off You turn the unit on and off by pressing and holding the Power key. If the key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled. You can also turn the unit off from the System controls dialog. This dialog is activated by a short press on the Power key, or by swiping down from top of the screen. Ú Note: The System controls dialog will not display the power off option when the unit is configured as slave.
Touch screen operation Basic touch screen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below. The panel sections later in this manual have more information about panel specific touch screen operation.
Using menus and dialogs Menus You display a page menu by selecting the MENU button in the upper right corner of the page. • Activate a menu item and toggle on/off a checkbox by selecting it • Adjust a slide bar value by either: • dragging the slide bar • selecting the + or - icons You can also operate the menus by using the rotary knob.
Positioning a Man Over Board mark If an emergency situation should occur, you can position a Man Over Board mark at the vessel’s current position by pressing the Home key followed by the MOB button on the Home page.
3 Customizing your system Customizing the Home page background The Home page's background can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format. The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the files browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpaper, it is automatically copied to the Wallpaper folder. Adjusting panel size You can change the panel size for an active split page.
Adding new favorite pages 1. Select the New icon in the favorite panel on the Home page to open the page editor dialog 2. Drag and drop page icons to set up a new page 3. Save the page layout The display will return to the Home page, and the new page will be included in the list of favorite pages. Edit favorite pages 1. Select the edit icon for a favorite icon to enter edit mode - Select the cancel icon to remove a page - Select the tools icon to display the page editor dialog 2.
4 Charts The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints and display AIS targets. You can overlay a radar image, a StructureScan image or weather information.
Chart data The Zeus2 is delivered with different embedded cartography depending on region. All units will support Insight charts from Navico including Insight Genesis. The Zeus2 also supports Navionics Gold, Platinum+ and Navionics+, C-MAP MAX-N/MAX-N+ by Jeppesen as well as content created by a variety of third party mapping providers in the AT5 format. For a full selection of available charts please visit insightstore.navico.com, c-map.jeppesen.com or navionics.com.
Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Chart orientation Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right corner indicates the north direction. North up Heading up Course up North up Displays the chart with north upward. Corresponds to the usual orientation of nautical charts. Heading up Displays the chart with the vessel’s heading directed upward. Heading information is received from a compass.
Using the cursor on the chart panel The cursor is by default not shown on the chart panel. When you tap on the screen, the cursor will be visible and the cursor position window will be activated. When the cursor is active, the chart will not pan or rotate to follow the vessel. Press the X key or select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and the cursor window from the panel. This will also center the chart to the vessel position.
You can also start the measuring function without an active cursor. Both measuring icons will then initially be located at the vessel position. The grey icon will follow the vessel as the vessel moves, while the blue icon will remain at the position given when you activated the function. You terminate the measuring function by tapping Finish measuring or by pressing the X key. Find objects on chart panels You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel.
Insight specific chart options Orientation, Look ahead, 3D and Change to Navionics/Change to Insight (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Chart imagery style The charts can be displayed in two imagery styles, 2D basic mapping and shaded relief with terrain imaging.
Navionics chart settings Colored Seabed Areas Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue. Presentation type Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Annotation Determines what area information, such as names of locations and notes of areas, is available to display. Chart details Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information.
The following icons and symbology are used: Icons Description Current speed. The arrow length depends on the rate, and the symbol is rotated according to flow direction. Flow rate is shown inside the arrow symbol. Red symbol used when current speed is increasing,- blue symbol when current speed is decreasing. Tide height. The gauge has 8 labels and is set according to absolute max/min value of the evaluated day. Red arrow used when tide is rising,- blue arrow when tide is falling.
No Depth highlight range Depth highlight range: 6 m - 12 m Shallow water highlight Highlights areas of shallow water. This allows you to highlight areas of water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). No shallow water highlighted Shallow water highlight: 0 m - 3 m Jeppesen tides and currents Zeus2 can display Jeppesen tides and currents. With this information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and strenght of currents and tides.
Chart settings Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels. 3D boat selection Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. Boat settings The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route. The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use the autorouting/easy routing features. Range Rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects.
Laylines Configures the options for laylines on the chart and on the SailSteer panels. The image shows laylines from mark/ waypoint with limits.
5 Waypoints, routes and tracks Waypoints A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart or on a radar image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route. Saving waypoints You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.
Routes A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you select a route on the chart panel it will turn green, and the route name will be displayed. Zeus2 1.5 includes support for Navionics Autorouting and Jeppesen Easy Routing. This feature automatically suggest routepoints between the first and last routepoint of a route, or between selected routepoints in a complex route.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Only two routepoints can be selected, and the system will discard any routepoints between your selected start and end points Select Accept to start the automatic routing - When the automatic routing is completed the route will appear in preview mode, and the legs are color coded to indicate save or unsafe areas. Navionics uses red (unsafe) and green (safe), while C-MAP uses red (unsafe), yellow (dangerous) and green (safe).
Creating routes using existing waypoints You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from the Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by using the Routes tool on the Home page. Converting a track to a route You can convert a track to a route from the Edit Track dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the track, then tapping the track's pop-up, pressing the rotary knob or selecting the info options from the menu.
Tracks A track is a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. A track can be converted to a route from the Edit Tracks dialog. From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw the vessel's movement on the chart panel. The system will continue to record the track until the track length reaches the maximum track points, and will then automatically begin overwriting the oldest track points.
Waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs The waypoints, routes and tracks dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page.
6 Navigating The navigation function included in the Zeus2 allows you to navigate towards the cursor position, towards a waypoint or along a predefined route. If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints-RoutesTracks" on page 31. Navigate to cursor position You can start navigating towards cursor position on any chart, radar or echosounder panel.
Navigation settings 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.
Magnetic variation Magnetic variation is the difference between true bearings and magnetic bearings, caused by different locations of the Geographic and the Magnetic north poles. Any local anomalies such as iron deposits might also affect the magnetic bearings. When set to Auto, the system automatically converts magnetic north to true north. Select manual mode if you need to enter your own local magnetic variation.
7 The SailSteer panel The SailSteer panel provides a composite view of key sailing data. All data is displayed relative to the yacht’s bow, providing a clear and easy to understand image of important sailing data. The SailSteer panel can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the panel is dependant on available panel size.
Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel Data sources connected to the system can be viewed on the SailSteer panel. 1. Tap the SailSteer panel to make it active 2. Tap the MENU button and select the edit option - Edit mode will be indicated in top of the panel 3. Tap the instrument field you want to change - The selected field will have a highlighted frame 4. Tap the MENU button again to select info 5. Repeat the steps to change other instrument fields 6.
8 Time and Wind plots The Zeus2 can present data history in different plots. The plots can be displayed in full page, or combined with other panels. The Time plot panel The Time plot panel consists of two predefined layouts. You switch between the layouts by selecting the left and right panel arrows. You can also select the layout from the menu. You can select which data to present on a time plot panel, and you can define the time range for each plot.
9 Autopilot If an AC12N, AC42N or SG05 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality will be available in the Zeus2. An Autopilot is designed to maintain an accurate course in various sea conditions with minimal helm movements. Safe operation with the autopilot Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace a human navigator.
Autopilot mode indication in the Status bar The Status bar will show autopilot information as long as an autopilot computer is connected to the network. Icons will be included if the autopilot is passive or locked by another autopilot control unit. Autopilot pop up You control the autopilot from the autopilot pop-up. The pop-up has a fixed position on the page, and it is available for all pages except when an Autopilot panel is active.
The Autopilot panel The autopilot panel is used to display navigation data. It can be shown as a full screen panel, or in a multi-panel page. The number of data fields included in the autopilot panel is dependant on available panel size.
Mode Feature Description Only available if the boat type is set to Sail. Automatic steering where the vessel heading is changed to maintain a set wind angle WIND Tacking/Gybing WIND Nav Only available if the boat type is set to Sail. Tacking/Gybing with apparent or true wing angle as reference. Automatic steering, using both wind and GPS data to steer the vessel to a specific waypoint or through a route Standby mode Standby (STBY) mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm.
Tacking in AUTO mode Ú Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for SAIL boat type. Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your boat. Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat. Tacking in AUTO mode is different from tacking in WIND mode.
When the vessel reaches the arrival circle for a routepoint, the autopilot will give an audible warning and display a dialog with the new course information. If the required course change to the next waypoint is less than the Navigation change limit, the autopilot will automatically change the course. If the required course change to next waypoint in a route is more than the set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable.
Tacking in WIND mode Ú Note: The tack function is only available when the system is set up for SAIL boat type. Tacking should only be performed into the wind and must be tried out in calm sea conditions with light wind to find out how it works on your boat. Due to a wide range of boat characteristics (from cruising to racing boats) the performance of the tack function may vary from boat to boat.
Turn pattern steering The autopilot includes a number of automatic turn steering features for power boats when the pilot is in AUTO mode. Ú Note: The turn steering option will not be available if the boat type is set to sailboat - instead the tack/gybe feature is implemented. Initiating a turn You start the turn by selecting the relevant turn icon, followed by selecting the port or startboard options in the turn dialog to select the turn direction.
Lazy S-turn In the lazy-s turn the boat will yaw around the main heading. You set the selected heading change before the turn is started. During the turn you can alter the main heading, the heading change and the turn radius from within the turn dialog. Depth contour tracking, DCTTM If the system has input from an echosounder, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour. Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable.
Locking remote stations The AP24/AP28 includes a Remote Lock function that will disable autopilot control from other units. A locked Zeus2 unit is indicated with a key symbol in autopilot controller pop-up. When the remote lock function is enabled on an AP24/AP28 control unit, only the active control unit stays in command. No transfer of command to Zeus2 or other autopilot control units on the system can take place, You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command.
Sea state filter The Seastate filter is used to reduce rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather. OFF Seastate filter is disabled. This is default AUTO Reduces rudder activity and autopilot sensitivity in rough weather by an adaptive process. The AUTO setting is recommended if you want to use the seastate filter MANUAL Linked to the steering response control settings described previously.
Response By default the system switches between HI/LO parameter set based on speed (motor boats) or speed and wind (sail boats). You can however manually select which parameter set that shall be used. HI or LO must be selected if no speed input is available. You can manually fine tune each of the two (HI/LO) parameter sets. Level 4 is default with parameter values as set by the autotune function. If no autotune is made (not recommended) the level 4 values are the factory default values.
10 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 and 3D chart views. For more information see "Chart overlay" on page 24. Ú Note: Radar overlay requires data from heading sensor. The radar panel Key Description Comment 1 Range 2 Orientation 3 Motion 4 Compass * 5 Heading line * 6 Rotary controls 7 Range rings * 8 Range markers * 9 Data bar * Optional radar symbology.
Radar operational modes The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Zeus2 unit. The following modes are available: Off The power to the radar scanner is turned off Standby The power to the radar scanner is on, but the radar is not transmitting. Transmit The scanner is on and transmitting. Detected targets will be drawn on the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator). Radar Range You adjust radar range by turning the rotary knob or by selecting the zoom icons on the radar panel.
Adjusting the radar image You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by filtering out the random echoes from sea and weather conditions. The radar control images are located in the upper right corner of the radar panel. You select between the control images by selecting the control image or by pressing the rotary knob. Active control will expand and display its name in full. You can then adjust the value by turning the rotary knob or by using the slide bar.
Advanced radar options Radar threshold The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit will be filtered and not displayed. Default value: 30%. Target boost The target boost option is used for increasing the size of radar targets. Target expansion Target expansion will override and increase the default radar pulse length, providing larger target returns. Fast scan (Broadband Radar™ only).
North up Rotates the radar image with the north direction upwards. Course up Rotates the radar image to display the current navigation course directly up. This option works only when the Zeus2 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.
Defining an EBL/VRM marker 1. Ensure that the cursor is not active 2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select EBL/VRM 1 or EBL/VRM 2 - The EBL/VRM is now positioned on the radar image 3. Select the adjustment option from the menu if you need to reposition the marker, then adjust the marker by dragging it into position on the radar image 4. Select the save option in the menu to save your settings Placing EBL/VRM markers by using the cursor 1. Position the cursor on the radar image 2.
MARPA targets If the Zeus2 system includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets. You can define alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer "Radar settings panel" on page 62. MARPA tracking is an important tool for collision avoidance. Ú Note: MARPA requires heading data for both the radar and the Zeus2. MARPA target symbols The Zeus2 system use the target symbols shown below.
MARPA alarm settings You can define the following MARPA alarms.
"Defining dangerous vessels" on page 83. An alarm will trigger if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Zeus2 Installation manual.
11 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 Zeus2 units do not include built in echosounder or StructureScan. An external module such as the SonarHub, BSM-3 or other compatible modules must be available on the network to be able to use echosounder functionality on the Zeus2.
Zooming an Echosounder image You zoom an Echosounder image by: • turning the rotary knob • using the panel zoom icons • by pinching or spreading on the screen Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel. When zooming in, the sea floor will be kept near the bottom of the screen, irrespective of whether it is in auto-range or manual range. If the range is set considerably less than the actual depth, the unit will not be able to find the bottom when zooming.
Saving waypoints You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu. If your unit has a MARK key, you can press this key to immediately save a waypoint. If the cursor is active the waypoint will be saved at the cursor position. If the cursor is not active the waypoint will be saved at your vessel's position.
With the gain in auto mode, you can set a positive or negative offset that gets applied to the auto gain. This is indicated as A-40 - A40. Color Strong and weak echo signals have different colors to indicate the different signal strengths. The colors used depend on which palette you select. The more you increase the Color setting, the more echoes will be displayed in the color at the strong return end of the scale.
Create StructureMap when completed If StructureScan is available on the network, you can convert the loggings to StructureMap format (.smf) after recording. The file can also be converted to StructureMap format from the Files option. Viewing the recorded sounder data Both internally and externally stored sounder records may be reviewed when selected. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the replay menu.
Fish ID You can select how you want the echoes to appear on the screen. You can also select if want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appear on the panel. Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Echosounder settings Echosounder source If you have more than one echosounder on your network, you can select which sounder to be the preferred source on this Zeus2 unit.
Search depth Noise may cause the echosounder to search for unrealistic depths. By setting the search depth manually the system will only display echoes received from objects within the set depth range. Installation Used for echosounder installation and setup. See the separate Zeus2Installation manual.
12 StructureScan™ StructureScan HDTM uses hight frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of the seabed. StructureScan™ provides a 150 m (480 ft) wide coverage in high detail with SideScan, while the DownScan™ provides picture perfect images of structure and fish directly below your boat, down to 90 m (300 ft). StructureScan™ is not integrated on Zeus2 units. You must have a compatible external StructureScan module available on the network to use the StructureScan features.
Using the cursor on the StructureScan™ panel The cursor is by default not shown on the StructureScan image. When you position the cursor, the cursor information window and the history bar will be activated. On a SideScan image the left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. On a DownScan image the depth will be shown at cursor position. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, press X key or select the Clear cursor option.
Setting up the StructureScan image Range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Auto range When the range is set to Auto the system will automatically set the range depending on the water depth. Preset range levels You can select between several preset range levels. Custom range This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits.
Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the Zeus2 unit, or onto an SD card as described in "Recording echosounder data" on page 67.
13 StructureMap The StructureMap™ feature overlays SideScan images from a StructureScan source on the map. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids in interpreting SideScan images. The StructureMap image The example below shows a chart panel with Structure overlay, combined with a traditional SideScan panel.
Saved files When Saved files are selected, the StructureMap file is overlaid on the map based on position information in the file. If the chart scale is large, the StructureMap area will be indicated with a boundary box until the scale is large enough to show Structure details. Saved mode is used to review and examine StructureMap files, and to position the vessel on specific points of interest on a previous scanned area.
Structure options You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as source. Unavailable options are greyed. Range Sets the search range Transparency Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay.
14 AIS If an NAIS400, an AI50 or a NMEA 2000 VHF that can do AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the Zeus2 system, any targets detected by this devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on radar and chart images, making this feature an important tool for safe travelling and collision avoidance.
Viewing information about AIS targets Searching for AIS items You can search for AIS targets from any panel by using Find option in the Tools panel. From a chart panel you can search for AIS targets by using the Find option in the menu. If the cursor is active, the system will search for vessels around cursor position. Without an active cursor the system will search for vessels around your vessel's position.
Calling an AIS vessel from the Zeus2 If the Zeus2 system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to that vessel from the Zeus2. The call option will be available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel. From the Call dialog you can select to change channel or cancel the call. The Call dialog will be closed when the connection is established.
- The waypoint is saved to your waypoint list. This waypoint name will be prefixed with MOB AIS SART - followed by the unique MMSI number of the SART. e.g. MOB AIS SART 12345678. 3.
Vessel settings Your vessel’s MMSI number You need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in the Zeus2 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. Ú Note: The Vessel message option in the alarm settings must be toggled on if any MMSI message shall be displayed.
Defining dangerous vessels 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. Speed and course indication The extension line can be used to indicate speed and course for targets; either as absolute (true) motion in the chart or relative to your vessel.
15 Instrument panels The instrument panels 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. Ú Note: To include fuel/engine information, engine and tank information has to be configured from the Settings panel.
16 Audio If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the Zeus2 to control and customize the audio solution on your vessel. When connected to a WM-2 or WM-3 Satellite module you can subscribe and include Sirius™ audio on your Zeus2system. You can also connect a Sirius radio via a FUSION system.
The Audio panel You activate the audio panel by activating the audio tile in the Instrument bar. The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another as described later in this chapter.
Audio tools Icon Tuner VHF Signal strength N/A N/A Playback N/A N/A N/A Select to toggle on/off repeat function. The icon is colored when the function is active. N/A Select to toggle on/off shuffle mode. The icon is colored when the function is active.
Operating the audio system 1. Select the Audio tile in the Instrument bar to activate the Audio overlay 2. Select the options icon and select the audio server 3. Select the source icon to select the audio source - Number of sources depends on active audio server 4. Use the panel buttons to control your audio system. Refer to the overview of audio control buttons and tools previously in this chapter.
17 Weather The Zeus2 includes weather functionality that allows the user to view forecast data overlaid on the chart. This helps gaining a clear understanding of the weather conditions that are likely to appear. Zeus2 supports weater data in GRIB format, available for download from various weather service suppliers. The system also supports weather data from SIRIUS Marine Weather Service. This service is available only in North America.
Importing GRIB data The downloaded GRIB data must be imported into memory before it can be used. The file can be imported from any location that can be seen in the file explorer. Ú Note: GRIB data that is imported from an SD card will not be saved in the Zeus2. The data will be lost when new GRIB data is imported. Select the GRIB file to import the data. The GRIB weather display Imported GRIB weather data can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel.
GRIB information window The GRIB information window shows the date and time for the GRIB weather forecast, and the selected forecast time in brackets. A negative value in the brackets indicates historic weather data. If you select a position on the chart the information window will expand to include weather details for the selected position. Animating GRIB weather forecast The GRIB data contains forecast information for a set number of days.
Key Description 1 Precipitation color shading 2 City forecast icon 3 Wind barb 4 Storm icon 5 SST color bar 6 SST color shading Use the Sirius weather option menu to select which weather symbology that should be displayed and how they should appear on the chart panel. Precipitation Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity. Darkest color indicates highest intensity.
Color Shading You can define the sea surface temperature range and wave height color coding. The temperature above warm and below cool values will be displayed as progressively darker red and darker blue. Waves higher than the maximum value will be indicated with progressively darker red. Waves lower than the minimum value will not be color coded. Marine zones Sirius™ service includes access to weather reports for all U.S. Marine Zones, with the exception of the high seas zones.
Weather alarms You can setup the lightning or storm alarms to be within a certain range of your vessel. You can also get an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen marine zone. A watchbox is defined by the National Weather Service. When the alarm is turned on you will get an alarm when your vessel is inside or is entering into a watchbox.
18 Video The video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your Zeus2. Ú Note: The video images will not be shared via the network. You can only view the video on the unit connected to the video source. If a FLIR camera is available on the Ethernet network, you can display the video and control the camera from the Zeus2. For information about how to connect the camera, see the separate Zeus2 Installation manual.
FLIR camera control When the connection is established to a FLIR camera, the menu will change to include access to FLIR camera controls. Ú Note: You can take over camera control from any Zeus2 connected to the Ethernet network. Establishing connection with the FLIR video camera When a video panel is active, the Zeus2 will automatically recognize a Flir camera if this is available on the network.
The FLIR camera source options The FLIR camera includes both daylight and infrared video sources. When the infrared source is selected, the following options are available: Toggle color scheme Cycles through FLIR’s video output color scheme. Each of these schemes maps a different color to a different temperature Toggle polarity Inverts the color scheme.
19 Alarms Alarm system The system will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message pops up on the screen. An alarm icon is displayed in the status bar, and the status bar pulses the color of the alarm. 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.
Acknowledging a message The following options are available in the alarm dialog for acknowledging a message: Option Result Close Sets the alarm state to acknowledged, meaning that you are aware of the alarm condition. The siren / buzzer will stop and the alarm dialog will be removed. The alarm will, however, remain active in the alarm listing until the reason for the alarm has been removed. Disable Disables the current alarm setting.
20 Tools The Tools panel includes by default icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the Zeus2, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features. Waypoints/routes/tracks List of waypoints, routes and tracks with details. Select the waypoint, route or track you wish to edit or delete. Tides Displays tide information for the tide station nearest to your vessel.
Find Search function for chart items.
21 Simulator The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to radar, GPS etc. 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 status bar. Demo mode In this mode the unit automatically runs through the main features of the product; it changes pages automatically, adjusts settings, opens menus etc.
Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the emulator. GPS source Selects where the GPS data is generated from. Speed, Course and Route Used for manually entering values when GPS source is set to Simulated course or Simulated route. Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course comes from the selected source file. Set start position Moves the vessel to current cursor position.
22 Maintenance Preventive maintenance The Zeus2 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 is not in use. Cleaning the display unit The supplied cleaning cloth should be used to clean the screen, where possible. Use plenty of water to dissolve and take away salt remains.
NMEA 0183 Data logging All serial output sentences sent over the NMEA 0183 TCP connection are logged to an internal file. You can export and review this file for service and fault finding purposes. The maximum file size is predefined. If you have added several other files to the system (file recordings, music, pictures, pdf files), this may reduce the allowed file size for the log file. The system logs as much data as possible within the file size limitation, then it starts overwriting the oldest data.
Backing up your system data Waypoints, routes, tracks that you create are filed in your system. It is recommended to regularly copy these files and your system settings files as part of your back-up routine. The files can be copied to an SD card inserted in the card slot on the front of the unit.
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