Zeus2 Glass Helm Operator Manual ENGLISH bandg.
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Use the menu options or the keys and on-screen buttons to maneuver in the PDF file as described below: • Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down Select the relevant panel button. • Scroll pages Remote controller: Turn the rotary knob. • Panning on the page Touch operation: Drag finger on the screen in any direction. Key operation: Use the arrow keys. • Zoom In/Out Touch operation: Use pinch or spread gestures. Key operation: Use the + and - keys.
Contents 10 Introduction 10 10 13 14 15 16 System overview Operating the system The Home page Application pages Integration of 3rd party devices H5000 integration 17 Basic operation 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 System Controls dialog Turning the system on and off Display illumination Locking the touchscreen Using menus and dialogs Selecting pages and panels Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page Creating a Man Overboard waypoint Screen capture 20 Customizing your system 20 20 20 21 21 22 Cu
44 45 Navigating with the autopilot Navigation settings 47 SailSteer panel 47 48 48 Selecting data fields for the SailSteer panel Sail Time calculations SailSteer overlay 49 Race panel 49 49 49 50 51 52 53 53 53 Display options Start Line on Chart panel Start Line Data panel Setting up a start line Removing end points and the start line Start Line display Settings What if? Race timer 55 Time and Wind plots 55 55 The Time plot panel Wind Plot panel 56 Autopilot 56 56 56 56 57 58 58 58 58 58 59 59 6
75 Echosounder 75 75 76 76 77 77 78 78 79 80 80 81 The Echosounder image Zooming the image Using the cursor on the image Saving waypoints Viewing history Setting up the image Advanced options Start recording log data Stop recording log data Viewing the recorded sounder data Echosounder View options Echosounder settings 83 StructureScan 83 83 84 84 84 85 85 The StructureScan image Zooming the StructureScan image Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel Saving waypoints Viewing StructureScan history S
104 Audio 104 104 106 107 108 108 108 Enabling audio SonicHub 2 The Audio panel Setting up the audio system Operating the audio system Favorite channels Sirius radio (North America only) 109 Weather 109 109 109 111 115 118 Wind barbs Showing weather details GRIB weather PredictWind weather SiriusXM weather Weather alarms 119 Video 119 The Video panel 119 Setting up the video panel 119 FLIR camera control 121 Alarms 121 121 121 121 121 122 Alarm system Type of messages Single alarms Multiple alarms Ack
1 Introduction System overview The basic Zeus2 Glass Helm consist of the processor and one or two monitors. The system can be configured and installed in various configurations: • One processor with one monitor (A) • One processor with two independent monitors (B) • A complex network where additional networked processors are connected to independent monitors throughout the boat (C) For installation instructions refer to the Zeus2 Glass Helm Installation manual.
The panel sections in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen operation.
Keyboard keys Function Remote controller keys Opens the Home page PAGES Opens the Chart page CHART Opens the Radar page RADAR Opens the Echo page ECHO Opens the SailSteer page NAV Opens the Instrument page INFO F12 (press and hold) Positions a MOB mark at vessel position MOB Ctrl (double click) Switches control to next monitor connected to the Processor unit (USB port must be set to switchable) DISPLAY Ctrl + B Centers the chart on vessel position VESSEL Ctrl + D Switches between pa
Using the mouse to control the system The mouse pointer becomes visible when you move the mouse, and it will auto-hide after a few seconds of inactivity. • Press the left button to position the cursor on a panel or to select an option. You can select text in an input field by keeping the left button pressed while moving the mouse • Press the middle button/scroll wheel to toggle between the monitors connected to the processor. Note that this option is only available when the USB port is set to be switchable.
6 Power button Select to display the System Controls dialog. Press and hold to turn the system off. 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 application pages are accessed from the Home page. 1 Application panel 2 Instrument bar Navigation and sensor information. The bar can be turned off and it can be configured by the user.
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 pre-configured split pages cannot be changed, and the pages cannot be customized or deleted. Access a pre-configured split page by pressing and holding the main panel button. Favorite pages All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and you can create your own.
CZone dashboard When the CZone is installed and configured, an additional CZone dashboard is added to the Instruments 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 System Controls dialog The System Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the Power key. The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example, the adjust splits option is only available if you are viewing a split page when you open the System Controls dialog. Activating functions Select the icon of the function you want to set or toggle on or off.
Display illumination Brightness The display backlighting can be adjusted at any time from the System Controls dialog. You can also cycle the preset backlight levels by short presses on the Power key. Night mode The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Ú Note: Details on the chart may be less visible when the Night mode is selected! Locking the touchscreen You can temporarily lock a touchscreen to prevent accidental operation of the system.
Displaying the Favorites panel as a pop-up on a page You can display the Favorites panel as a pop-up on any page by pressing and holding the PAGES key on a remote controller, or by pressing the Ctrl + ; on a keyboard. Select a favorites page in the pop-up to display it. The panel will switch to the selected favorite after 3 seconds.
3 Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper The Home page's wallpaper 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.
selected. After the correct PIN code is entered, all of them can be accessed without reentering the PIN code. • Settings, activated from the Tools panel or System Controls dialog • Alarms, activated from the Tools panel • Files, activated from the Tools panel • GoFree Shop, activated from the Tools panel • Settings, activated from the Chart menu under Chart Options You set and remove password protection from the system Settings dialog. Adding new favorite pages 1.
Setting the appearance of the Instrument bar Data sources connected to the system can be viewed in the Instrument bar. You can configure the Instrument bar to display either one or two bars. If you specify to display two bars you can set it to alternate the bars automatically. You can specify the information displayed in the instrument bars. You can turn the Instrument bar off from the System controls dialog. Ú Note: This only turns the Instrument bar off for the current page.
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.
Showing dual chart types If you have different chart types available - embedded, in the card slot, or on the Ethernet network - you can show two different chart types simultaneously on a page with two chart panels. You can select a dual chart panel by pressing and holding the Chart application button on the Home page, or by creating a favorite page with two chart panels.
Course up Rotates the chart in the direction of the next waypoint when navigating a route or navigating to a waypoint. If not navigating the heading up orientation is used until navigation is started. Look ahead Moves the vessel icon closer to the bottom of the screen so that you can maximize your view ahead. Displaying information about chart items When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic information for the selected item is displayed.
In the Chart and Nav panels, you can save a waypoint at the vessel position, when the cursor is not active, by selecting the new waypoint option in the menu. Creating routes You can create routes as follows on the chart panel. 1. Position the cursor on the chart panel 2. Select New followed by New route in the menu 3. Select the position for the first routepoint: - On touch screen: tap the chart panel - Key operation: use the arrow key to select position, then confirm by pressing the Enter key 4.
3D charts The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours. Ú Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears flat. When the 3D chart option is selected, the Pan and the Rotate icons appear on the chart panel. Panning the 3D chart You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction.
Insight view options Chart detail • Full All available information for the chart in use. • Medium Minimum information sufficient for navigation. • Low Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Insight chart categories Insight charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see.
Navionics view options Chart shading Shading adds terrain information to the chart. Navionics dynamic tide and current icons Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information. The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time.
Minimum transparency Maximum transparency Navionics Fish N' Chip The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip (U.S. only) chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com. Depth highlight range Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color. This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes.
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.
Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons Jeppesen specific chart options Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Presentation The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles. Shaded relief No contours Raster imagery High resolution bathymetry Shaded relief Shades seabed terrain. No contours Removes contour lines from the chart. Raster charts Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart.
Jeppesen view options Chart detail • Full All available information for the chart in use. • Medium Minimum information sufficient for navigation. • Low Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Jeppesen chart categories Jeppesen charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see.
Shading Shades different areas of the seabed, depending on the selected Shading category. Ú Note: Composition and Vegetation shading are not applicable to Jeppesen charts. Depth 1 and Depth 2 Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors. Custom You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity (transparency) of color shading for Depth 1 and Depth 2. 3D exaggeration Graphical settings that are available in 3D mode only.
Range Rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other chart objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the chart scale. Extension lines Sets the lengths of the extension lines for your vessel and for other vessels shown as AIS targets. A: Heading B: Course Over Ground (COG) The lengths of the extension lines are either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel moves in the selected time period.
Tidal flow correction Calculates the tidal effect of the boat based on COG, and applies this information to the laylines. Overlapped Extends the laylines beyond the tack/gybe intersection. Length Sets the length of the laylines Targets Defines the target for a given TWS (True Wind Speed). The targets can be read from an H5000 CPU Polar table, live measurements, manually entered upwind and downwind angles, or from the targets table.
SailSteer overlay Turns on/off viewing of SailSteer image overlay on the chart. Refer to "SailSteer overlay" on page 48. Synchronize 2D/3D chart Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a 2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side. Pop-up information Selects whether basic information for chart items is displayed when you select the item. Grid lines Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart.
5 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a radar image or on the Echosounder image. Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned on the Echosounder image has a depth value, in addition to position information. 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.
Waypoint alarm settings You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create. The alarm is set in the Edit Waypoint dialog. Ú Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be toggled ON in the alarm dialog to activate an alarm when your vessel comes within the defined radius. For more information, refer to "Alarms dialog" on page 122. Routes A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them.
Navionics+ and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts please visit insightstore.navico.com, c-map.jeppesen.com or navionics.com. 1. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an existing route for editing. 2. Select Autorouting, followed by: - Entire Route if you want the system to add new routepoints between the first and the last routepoint of the open route.
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. Routes - bulk insert waypoints Use the bulk insert option to enter a list of waypoints separated by commas (for example 21,22,23,24) to create a new route or add multiple waypoints to an existing route. 1. Make a note of the waypoints you want to bulk enter.
The Edit Route dialog You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up or from the menu. The dialog can also be accessed by using the Routes tool on the Home page. When adding routepoints, you can insert bulk waypoints, refer to "Routes - bulk insert waypoints" on page 41. Tracks Tracks are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled.
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 system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to 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, Routes, and Tracks" on page 38. Navigate to cursor position You can start navigating to a cursor position on any chart, radar, or Echosounder panel.
If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from the pilot menu later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "Autopilot" on page 56. 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.
Coordinate system Several coordinate systems can be used to control the format for latitude and longitude coordinates displayed on the chart panel. Phantom Loran Enables use of Phantom Loran positioning system. Loran settings Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation.
7 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 dependent on available panel size.
Sail Time calculations The system calculates the time and distance to a waypoint taking into consideration that the vessel is sailing on a layline course to the waypoint. Data showing time calculations will be indicated with an -S extension: DTW-S Sailing Distance to Waypoint TTW-S Sailing Time to Waypoint ETA-S Sailing Estimated Time of Arrival SailSteer overlay You can overlay the SailSteer image on the Chart. You toggle the SailSteer image overlay on and off in the Chart setting dialog.
8 Race panel Use the Race panel to: • Display and control the race timer • Create and manage the race start line • Display race start line data • Display the race start line in a chart diagram on the Race panel Select the Race button on the Home page to display the Race panel. Display options Use the Race panel menu to specify if you want to display the Race Timer, What if? data, Start Line Data, or Start Line display (display the boat and start line in graphical format).
Start line end set (position recorded) Start line end stale (historic start line position) Start line end becomes stale at 23:59 hrs on the day it was recorded but remains valid.
1. Approach the port end of the start line. 2. When the boat reaches the port end of the start line, open the menu and select Start Line, Port end, and then Ping port. The port end mark on the start line panel becomes solid red, indicating it is set. 3. Approach the starboard end of the start line. 4. When the boat reaches the starboard end of the start line, open the menu and select Start Line, Starboard end, and then Ping Starboard.
Start Line display Select the Start Line menu option to show the Start Line display in the Race panel. The Start Line display shows the configured start line in scale with your boat, allowing you to clearly see distance to line and position relative to the laylines. All start settings are also shown on this display.
Settings Boat lengths Select the Use boat lengths setting to show the distance behind the line and Bias advantage in boat length data measurements on the Start line panel. Showing the measurements in boat lengths can give a clearer indication of the distance from your boat to the start line. Show layline grids Select Grid to show layline grids in the start line diagram. The grid is a background that is aligned with the laylines. They can give a clearer indication of possible runs to the start line.
Race timer controls You can access Race timer controls from the Race panel menu. You can also access them at the bottom of the Race timer panel displayed from the Home page and the Race timer panel displayed from the Trip Calculator (Tool panel). Different controls are enabled depending on if the timer is started or stopped. Set start value Set a time value which the timer shall use to count down to the start time of the race. The timer starts counting down when you select Start.
9 Time and Wind plots The system 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.
10 Autopilot If a compatible autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality is available in the system. The system does not allow for more than one autopilot computer on the network. The display unit automatically detects the autopilot computer available on the network and presents settings, configuration and user options for the connected computer.
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. As long as the autopilot pop-up is active, you cannot operate the background panel or its menu. You remove the pop-up from a page by selecting the X in the upper right corner. You turn it on again by selecting the autopilot tile in the instrument bar.
Autopilot modes The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs, as explained in the description of the following steering modes. Standby mode Standby (STBY) mode is used when you steer the boat at the helm. • Switch the autopilot to STBY mode from any operation by selecting the STBY mode button in the autopilot pop-up.
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. In AUTO mode the tack angle is fixed and as defined by the user. For more details, refer to "Tacking in WIND mode" on page 60.
Waypoint arrival circle The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a route. The arrival circle (1) should be adjusted according to boat speed. The higher the speed, the wider the circle. The intention is to make the autopilot start the heading change in due time to make a smooth turn onto the next leg. The figure below may be used to select the appropriate waypoint circle when creating the route.
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 WIND mode as compared to AUTO mode is performed when sailing with apparent or true wind as the reference. The true wind angle should be less than 90 degrees.
Stopping the turn You can stop the turn from within the turn dialog. At any time during a turn you can select Autopilot standby in the System Controls dialog to return to STBY mode and manual steering. Turn variables The turn steering options, except the C-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn and at any time when the boat is in a turn. U-turn U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite direction. The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings.
Use the following process to initiate DCT steering: 1. Ensure that you have depth reading on the panel or on a separate depth instrument. 2. Steer the boat to the depth you want to track, and in the direction of the depth contour. 3. Activate AUTO mode, select depth contour steering and monitor the depth reading. 4.
You can only unlock the remote stations from the AP24/AP28 unit in command. Using the autopilot in an EVC system When the Zeus2 Glass Helm is connected to an EVC system via the SG05, you can take manual control of the steering regardless of the autopilot mode. The mode indicator on the pilot pop-up is replaced by a dash to indicate EVC override. The system returns to Zeus2 Glass Helm control in standby mode if no rudder command is given from the EVC system within a predefined period.
Sailing parameters Ú Note: Sailing parameter settings are only available if the boat type is set to Sail in the Autopilot Commissioning dialog. Tack time When performing a tack in WIND mode, the rate of turn (tack time) can be adjusted. This gives single-handed sailors time to handle the boat and the sails during a tack. A turn performed without shifting wind side, is also made at a controlled turn rate. Tack angle This value is used to preset the course change used when tacking in AUTO mode.
11 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 on a chart panel. For more information, see "Chart overlay" on page 27. Ú Note: Radar overlay requires data from the heading sensor. The radar panel 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.
Selecting the radar source You specify the radar in the Radar panel by selecting one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. If you have a multiple Radar panel, the radar is set individually for each radar panel. Activate one of the radar panels, and then select one of the available radars in the radar source menu option. Repeat the process for the second radar panel, and select an alternative radar for this panel.
Using the cursor on a radar panel By default, the cursor is not shown on a radar panel. When you position the cursor on the radar panel, the cursor position window is activated and the cursor menu options are displayed. To remove the cursor and cursor elements from the panel, select Clear cursor or press the X key. GoTo cursor You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, then using the Goto Cursor option in the menu.
Gain The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. A higher gain makes the radar more sensitive to radar returns, allowing it to display weaker targets. If the gain is set too high, the image might be cluttered with background noise. Gain has a manual and an automatic mode. You toggle between automatic and manual mode in the slide bar, or by pressing and holding the rotary knob. Sea clutter Sea clutter is used to filter the effect of random echo returns from waves or rough water near the vessel.
Fast scan (Broadband Radar only). Sets the speed of the radar antenna rotation. This option gives faster target updates. Ú Note: Maximum speed may not be achieved depending on the radar Settings, Mode, and Range selected. The radar will only rotate as fast as the current control settings allow. Sea State Set the Sea State control according to current sea conditions for best sea clutter rejection.
Center Look ahead Custom offset Center 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 maximize the view ahead. Offset Allows you to move the PPI center to any location on the radar panel. 1. Select the offset option from the menu 2. Move the cursor to where you want to position the radar center 3. Confirm the setting by selecting the save offset option in the menu.
You can reset the EBL/VRM center to vessel position from the menu. Setting a guard zone around your vessel A guard zone is an area (either circular or a sector) that you can define on the radar image. When activated, an alarm alerts you when a radar target enters or exits the zone. Defining a guard zone 1. Ensure that the cursor is not active 2. Activate the menu, select Guard zones, then select one of the guard zones 3.
Dangerous MARPA target. A target is defined as dangerous when it enters the guard zone defined on the radar panel. When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost. Selected MARPA target, activated by positioning the cursor on the target icon. The target returns to the default target symbol when the cursor is removed. Tracking MARPA targets 1.
Radar settings Radar symbology You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the menu. Refer to the Radar panel illustration. Bearings Used for selecting whether the radar bearing should be measured in relation to True/ Magnetic North (°T/°M) or to your relative heading (°R). Data bar Turns on/off the radar data bar. Refer to the radar panel illustration. The data bar can show up to 3 targets, arranged with the most dangerous targets on top.
12 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 Glass Helm 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 system.
When zooming in, the sea floor is 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 is not able to find the bottom when zooming. If the cursor is active, the unit zooms in where the cursor is pointed. Zoom bar The zoom bar is displayed when you zoom the image. Drag the zoom bar vertically to view different parts of the water column.
Viewing history Whenever the cursor is shown on the Echosounder panel, the scroll bar is shown at the top of the panel. The scroll bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total Echosounder image history stored. If the scroll bar is on the far right side, it indicates that you are viewing the latest soundings.
With the gain in auto mode, you can set a positive or negative offset that gets applied to the auto gain. 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 is displayed in the color at the strong return end of the scale.
When the data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). File format Select a file format from the drop-down, slg (Echosounder only), xtf (Structure only*), sl2 (Echosounder and Structure) or sl3 (includes ForwardScan). Ú Note: XTF format is for use only with select 3rd party Echosounder viewing tools.
Viewing the recorded sounder data Both internally and externally stored sounder records may be reviewed when the view sonar log option is selected in the Echo settings dialog. Refer to "Echosounder settings" on page 81. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the replay menu option. You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image as on a normal echo image.
A-Scope The A-scope is a display of real-time echoes as they appear on the panel. The strength of the actual echo is indicated by both width and color intensity. Zoom bars The zoom bars shows the range that is magnified on a split panel with zoom views. The range zoom bars on the right side of the display shows the range that is magnified and displayed on the left side. If you increase the zooming factor, the range is reduced. You see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars.
Overlay downscan When a DownScan source is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the regular Echosounder image. When activated, the Echosounder menu expands to include basic DownScan options. View Echosounder log Used to view Echosounder recordings. The log file is displayed as a paused image, and you control the scrolling and display from the menu. You can use the cursor on the image, measure distance, and set view options as on a live Echosounder image.
13 StructureScan StructureScan uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of the seabed. Ú Note: You must have a StructureScan HD or TotalScan transducer installed to use StructureScan features. StructureScan is not integrated in Zeus2 Glass Helm. You must have a compatible external StructureScan module available on the network to use the StructureScan features.
Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the StructureScan image. When you position the cursor on a DownScan image, the screen pauses, the cursor information window and the history bar are activated. On a DownScan image, the depth is shown at cursor position. When you position the cursor on a SideScan image, the screen pauses, and the cursor information window is activated.
Setting up the StructureScan image Range The range setting determines the water depth and SideScan range that is visible on the screen. Auto range When the range is set to Auto the system automatically sets 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. StructureScan frequencies StructureScan supports two frequencies.
Flipping the Structure image left/right If required, the left/right SideScanning images can be flipped to match the direction of the transducer installation. Range Lines Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate depth (Downscan) and distance (SideScan). Recording StructureScan data You can record StructureScan data and save the file internally in the Zeus2 Glass Helm unit, or onto memory card as described in "Start Recording echosounder data" on page 78.
14 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.
added. When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is reduced, but the width and the length of the image history is increased. Ú Note: Live mode does not save any data. If the unit is turned off, all recent data is lost. Saved files When Saved files are selected, the StructureMap file is overlaid on the map based on position information in the file.
Range Sets the search range. Transparency Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details are almost hidden by the StructureMap overlay. Palette Selects Structure palette. Contrast Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen. Water column Shows/hides the water column in Live mode. If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan image.
15 ForwardScan ForwardScan sonar is a navigational aid that helps you monitor the underwater environment in front of your vessel while carrying out slow speed maneuvers. To use the ForwardScan feature you must have a ForwardScan transducer mounted on your vessel. For installation instructions, refer to the ForwardScan transducer installation manual. The ForwardScan transducer is connected to a SonarHub and shared over the Ethernet network.
Setting up the ForwardScan image Depth Controls depth range. Depth range is set to auto mode by default. Forward range Controls the forward looking search range. Maximum Forward range is 91 meters (300 feet). Noise Rejection Filters out signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Record Records ForwardScan sonar logs. Pause Pauses forward-looking Echosounder transmissions. ForwardScan view options Palette Several display palettes are available for a variety of water conditions.
ForwardScan extension 1 Red - Critical 2 Yellow - Warning 3 Green - Safe Select ForwardScan in the Chart Settings dialog to view the ForwardScan heading extension on the chart panel. ForwardScan setup Specify the setup in the ForwardScan installation dialog. Critical forward range and Critical depth Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth are user-selected thresholds that define a critical zone forward of your vessel.
If you travel into water shallow enough to cross into the critical zone, the Critical Zone alarm is activated. You can display the critical warning zones by activating the Show zones menu option. ForwardScan image with Show zones active 1 Critical zone 2 Warning zone Warning Forward Range and Warning Depth values are based on the selected Critical Forward Range and Critical Depth values. Ú Note: To receive Critical Zone alerts, enable ForwardScan alarm in the Alarm settings dialog.
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16 Wireless connection GoFree wireless connectivity gives you the ability to: • Use a wireless device to remotely view (smartphone and tablet) and control the system (tablet only). • Access the GoFree Shop. • Upload your Echosounder logs to create custom maps at Insight Genesis. • Download software updates • Connect to third party applications Ú Note: Maps, charts, software updates, and other data files can be large. Your data provider may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer.
Uploading log files to Insight Genesis To upload a recorded Echosounder log file to Insight Genesis, select the file you want to upload from the Files panel and select the upload to Insight Genesis option. Ú Note: You must be connected to a wireless hotspot to upload recorded log files to Insight Genesis. Ú Note: Recorded log files can also be uploaded to Insight Genesis if you have specified Upload to Insight Genesis in the Record Echo dialog.
Client settings Displays information about the wireless hotspot your unit is connected to or the last one your unit was connected to. You can select the hotspot in the dialog to set it as a hotspot you want to always connect to when in range or you can select to delete it. Advanced Initiates the Iperf and DHCP Probe tools that help in fault-finding and setting up the wireless network.
17 AIS If a compatible AIS (Automatic Identification System) source is connected to the system, then any targets detected by these 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. You can set alarms to notify you if an AIS target gets too close or if the target is lost.
Viewing information about single AIS targets When you select an AIS icon on the chart or radar panel the symbol changes to Selected target symbol, and the vessel's name is displayed. You can display detailed information for a target by selecting the AIS pop-up, or from the menu when the target is selected. AIS information on radar panels The radar data bar includes information on up to 3 AIS targets. The targets are listed with the closest target on top, and are color coded to indicate target status.
AIS SART alarm message When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, and its position, distance, and bearing from your vessel. You have the following options: • Ignore the alarm - The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm does not reappear Ú Note: If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS SART remains in the Vessels list.
AIS vessel lost Sets the range for lost vessels. If a vessel is lost within the set range, an alarm occurs. Ú Note: The check box controls whether the alarm pop-up box is displayed and if the siren goes on. The CPA and TCPA define when a vessel is dangerous regardless of the enabled or disabled state. Vessel message Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a message is received from an AIS target.
Your own vessel heading information is read from the active heading sensor, and COG information is received from the active GPS. For other vessels COG data is included in the message received from the AIS system. Defining dangerous vessels You can define an invisible guard zone around your vessel. When a target comes within this distance, the symbol changes to the “dangerous” target symbol. An alarm is triggered if activated in the Alarm settings panel.
18 Instrument panels The Instruments panels consist of multiple gauges - analog, digital and bar - that can be customized to display selected data. The Instruments panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the Instruments panel. Ú Note: To include fuel/engine information, engine and tank information has to be configured from the Settings panel. Dashboards A set of dashboard styles are predefined to display vessel, navigation, and angler information.
19 Audio If a SonicHub server, a FUSION marine entertainment system, or NMEA 2000 audio system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the Zeus2 Glass Helm to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. When connected to a WM-3 Satellite module with an active subscription, you can include SiriusXM products on your system. You can also connect a SiriusXM radio to a FUSION system. Sirius audio and weather service covers inland U.S.
Configure Select to configure the device. Upgrade Updates the device software. Ú Note: A USB memory stick with the software upgrade must be plugged into the device. Periodic software updates may be available from the product website. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included with the upgrade files. Factory Reset Resets the device to factory defaults. SonicHub 2 is Bluetooth enabled The SonicHub 2 is a Bluetooth enabled device.
To connect to a paired device, select the paired device in the device list and then select Connect. Pandora The SonicHub 2 supports streaming music from Pandora from an Android device (over Bluetooth) or IOS device (over USB and Bluetooth). Ú Note: You must be in a valid location to use Pandora. Refer to the Pandora website for more information. Use menu controls to run Pandora on the smart device. The Audio panel You activate the audio panel by activating the audio tile in the Instrument bar.
Audio control buttons Icon Tuner VHF DVD Playback Select to display the list of available sources Select to select previous/next Select to frequency rewind/play fast Press and hold to tune in a channel forward Select to select next/previous favorite channel Select to select previous/next track N/A N/A N/A N/A Select to start N/A N/A Select to pause playback Select to display the volume slider Audio tools Icon Tuner VHF Signal strength N/A N/A Playback N/A N/A N/A Select to toggle on
Master volume control By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the volume. You can define which zones will be altered when you increase/decrease the volume. Selecting tuner region Before playing FM or AM radio, and using a VHF radio, you must select the appropriate region for your location. Detaching Sirius from the AUX source If a Sirius radio is connected to the FUSION radio/server, the AUX source is automatically attached to the Sirius feed.
20 Weather The system 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. The system supports weather 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.
Select the GRIB file to import the data. • The Forecast menu option on the Chart panel displays the GRIB weather dialog. Use the import file option in this dialog to open the File manager and import a GRIB file into memory. Using this dialog you can also select an available GRIB file. Selecting an available GRIB file is the same as importing the file into memory. Available GRIB files are files downloaded from a weather service supplier to the Gribs directory (in the Files manager).
2 Pressure contours 3 GRIB information window 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 expands to include weather details for the selected position. Animating GRIB weather forecast The GRIB data contains forecast information for a set number of days.
Turn on GRIB weather overlay To view GRIB weather overlay on the chart and expand the chart menu to display GRIB weather menu options, turn on the GRIB weather overlay feature from the chart menu. PredictWind login credentials To automatically or manually download weather files from the PredictWind web site, enter your PredictWind login credentials in the PredictWind GRIB weather dialog. Access the PredictWind GRIB weather dialog from the Chart settings dialog.
When the GRIB download is complete, the MFD will display a message to show the task is complete and will request to make the downloaded file the active file. If you confirm to make the downloaded file active, the GRIB will be displayed on the chart overlay. If you do not want to overwrite the weather file currently being displayed, you can activate the downloaded file later using the Forecast menu option. Refer to "Specify PredictWind GRIB overlay file" on page 114.
• GFS (Global Forecast System) - a weather observation file from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the USA Department of Commerce. • GFSF (Global Forecast System Forecast) - PredictWind forecast based on the weather observation from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the USA Department of Commerce. Available for Offshore GRIB only. Wind and Pressure The wind and/or pressure data from PredictWind. Available for Offshore GRIB only.
SiriusXM weather When connected to a Navico Weather module, you can subscribe and include Sirius audio and Sirius Marine Weather Service on your system (North America only). Depending on your selected subscription package, Sirius audio and weather service covers a variety of North American inland waters and coastal areas. For more information refer to www.siriusxm.com/marineweather Sirius status panel When the weather module is connected to the system, you get access to the Sirius status panel.
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. Sirius view options Precipitation Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity. The darkest color indicates the highest intensity.
Tropical disturbance/depression tracking; past (grey) - present (red) future (yellow) Storm attributes Lightning Watch box location and warning Marine zone location Local weather Select the Local weather menu option to display the Local weather dialog. This dialog shows weather forecast and alerts for the area. Select a time-slot tab to see the forecast for it. Marine zones Depending on your selected subscription, SiriusXM services includes access to weather reports for U.S.
• With colored wave height overlay, you can animate the future (the predictions). When activated, the time for the current graphic animation is displayed in the lower left corner of the chart panel. Weather alarms You can setup lightning or storm alarms to occur when the conditions are within a certain range of your vessel. You can also set up an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen marine zone. A watchbox is defined by the National Weather Service.
21 Video The video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your system. Ú Note: The video images are not shared from the Ethernet 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 system. For information about how to connect the camera, see the separate Zeus2 Glass Helm Installation manual.
Lost connections are indicated by a panel key. Select this key to reestablish the connection. When the connection is established the menu changes to include access to FLIR camera control. Ú Note: You can take over camera control from other MFDs connected to the Ethernet network. Panning and tilting the FLIR camera When the connection to the FLIR camera is established, pan and tilt panel buttons appear on the video panel. The left and right arrow buttons control the camera’s pan.
22 Alarms Alarm system The system continuously checks 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 is followed by an audible alarm, and the switch for external alarm becomes active.
Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history.
23 Tools By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the unit, 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.
Viewing files Select a file in the Files panel and then the view file option in the Details dialog. Copying files to a card in the card reader You can copy screen captures and logs to a card in the card reader. You can also export System Settings, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks to a card. Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 127. Find Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.).
24 Simulator The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to sensors or other devices. The status bar indicates if the simulator is toggled on. 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. If you tap on a touchscreen or press a key when demo mode is running, the demonstration pauses.
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 come from the selected source file. Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Sailing Opens dialog for selecting sail specific simulator data.
25 Maintenance Preventive maintenance The 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. Checking the connectors The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only. Push the connector plugs into the connector.
Network analyzer and service assistant The system has a built-in service assistant that creates a report of the devices installed on the NMEA 2000 and Ethernet network such as the software versions, serial numbers, and information from the settings file to assist in technical support enquiries. To use the analyzer, open the About page of the System settings dialog and select Support.
Export all Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, Tracks and Trips on your system. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. 1. Select Export region 2. Drag the boundary box to define the desired region 3. Select the export option from the menu 4. Select the appropriate file format 5.
Index A Active panel 18 Adjusting panel size 20 AIS 98 Calling a vessel 99 DSC 99 Icon filters 101 Icon orientation 102 Information on radar panels 99 Searching for AIS items 98 Target symbols 98 Viewing information about targets 98, 99 AIS SART 99 Alarm message 100 Alarm system 121 Alarm Critical Zone 92 Alarms Acknowledging 121 Alarm settings dialog 122 Multiple alarms 121 Single alarm 121 Type of messages 121 Application pages 14 Arrival alarm 45 Arrival radius 45 Audio 104 Control buttons 107 Detaching
Presentation type 31 Rock filter 31 Safety depth 31 Shallow water highlight 30 Orientation 24 Overlay 27 Panning 24 Photo overlay, Jeppesen 33 Photo overlay, Navionics 29 Photo transparency, Jeppesen 33 Photo transparency, Navionics 29 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel 24 Radar overlay source 67 Selecting chart type 24 Settings 34 Symbol 24 Using the cursor 25 Vessel symbol 24 Zooming 24 Chart Heading up 24 North up 24 Connect Smartphone and tablet 95 Wireless hotspot 95 Controller & Viewer GoFree 9
Shop 95 Wireless connection 95 GoFree Controller & Viewer app 95 Great circle 45 GRIB weather 109 Animated weather forecast 111 Importing data 109 Information window 111 Overlay on chart panel 110 H H5000 16 Home page 13 Home page background 20 I Illumination 18 Improving system performance 129 Instrument bar 22 Appearance 22 Edit the content 22 Turning on/off 22 Instrument panels 103 K Keyboard 11 L Locking the touchscreen 18 M Magnetic variation 45 Man Overboard Cancel navigation to MOB 19 Creating a MOB
Operational modes 67 Orientation 70 Overlay 67 Palette 70 Position radar center 70 PPI 70 Radar overlay source 67 Radar panel 66 Rain clutter 69 Range 67 Recording data 73 Sea clutter 69 Sea State 70 Sensitivity 72 Settings 74 Source 67 Target boost 70 Target expansion 69 Target trails 70 Threshold 69 True motion 71 Range 77 Record echosounder data 86 Recording Start recording echosounder data 78 Start recording log data 78 Remote controller Keys 11 Rhumb lines 45 Routes 39 Autorouting 39 Converting tracks
Recording data 88 Using the cursor 84 View down or side scan 85 View history 84 View options 83 Zooming 83 System Controls dialog 17 System overview 10 System Settings Coordinate system 46 Datum 45 Magnetic variation 45 T Temperature graph 80 Time plot panel 55 Missing data 55 Time plots 55 Selecting data 55 Tools 123 Tools Find items 124 Settings 123 Touch Operation 10 Touchscreen Locking 18 Tracks Dialog 43 Tracks Creating new 42 Settings 42 Transducer angle, ForwardScan 93 Turn pattern steering Autopilot
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