Commissioning checklist – B&G Zeus 12 User Manual
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Commissioning Checklist
The Zeus has a number of advanced features which can be configured through the
settings menu.
It is recommend you become familiar with the operation of the unit using the default
settings before making any changes to these menus.
Settings menus will vary depending on the optional sensors and devices attached.
Before changing system settings make sure that all displays are powered on as a lot of
settings are global and are shared across the Ethernet network.
It is recommended to note the original settings before making adjustments or changes.
Zeus Related Check List
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System
Set Language
Set Units
Set time
Set Time and Date format
Set power control option if used. Repeat on all relevant displays
Data sources
Perform auto source selection
Perform any manual source set up
Set NMEA0183 baud rate and output sentences. Settings relevant to displays
with NMEA0183 devices attached.
Set up of SimNet groups for parameters such as dimming and alarms
Set up SimNet source selection groups as needed or leave as default. Default
is all parameters are set to ‘Default’ group
Any custom setup of devices such as renaming sources. Source select
advanced
Calibrate any dock side devices e.g SimNet depth offset
Confi rm Auto pilot interface
Echosounder
Set transducer type
Set depth offset
Sea temperature calibration
Speed calibration
Water speed averaging
Radar
Set antenna height: HD and Broadband Radar
Set zero bearing: HD and Broadband Radar (note, perform heading sensor
calibration fi rst
Set zero range (main bang): HD Radar
Adjust for local interference: Broadband Radar
Park angle: Open array HD Radar
Heading sensor calibration
AIS
Enter own ships MMSI number
Back up settings
Create a backup of the display settings and transfer to USB Stick or SD card