B&G Zeus2 series, Installation Manual

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Software setup | Zeus2 Installation Manual
Software updates and data backup
From time to time B&G releases software updates to its existing products. Updates are created
for a variety of reasons; to add or improve features, to add support for new external devices, or
to fi x software bugs.
Updates can be found on the B&G website: http://www.bandg.com/Support/Downloads/
The Zeus2 may be used to apply software updates to itself, and to supported NMEA 2000 and
ethernet devices, with fi les read off an SD card.
Before initiating an update to the Zeus2 itself, be sure to back up any potentially valuable user
data.
Backing up and Importing user data
There are two fi les that can be backed up that relate to user changes made to the system:
• ‘Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks database’
• ‘Settings database’ (includes preferences such as unit settings, custom new pages, and Czone
confi guration fi les)
The backup procedure is similar for both - simply select which you want to backup and select
the destination to save to, e.g. on the unit, or to an SD card.
The user has the option of exporting all waypoints, or exporting only waypoints contained
within a specifi c region.
Waypoint backup off ers diff erent fi le formats to save as:
• User data fi le version 5: Use with current Navico MFDs. Off ers most detail
• User data fi le version 4: Use with current Navico MFDs
• User data fi le version 3 (with depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
• User data fi le version 2 (no depth): Use with legacy Lowrance GPS chartplotters
• GPX (GPS Exchange): Use with some other manufacturers’ GPS products, and PC applications
• Northstar .dat (no Tracks): Use with legacy Northstar chartplotters
The ‘Serial port’ option outputs the waypoints over NMEA 0183. The receiving GPS/PC will
typically need to be set to allow import of waypoints.
Later, if the Zeus2 is defaulted or user data is accidentally deleted, simply return to the fi les
page, highlight the backed up fi le, and select ‘Import’. View fi le details for creation date.
Zeus2 software upgrades
The update fi le must be loaded to the root directory of an SD card.
In the fi les menu, locate the update fi le on the SD card and select ‘Upgrade’. Accept the
prompt to reboot the unit, and wait a few moments as the unit restarts. Do not remove the
SD card or repower the Zeus2 until the process is completed (this will typically take no more
than a couple of minutes). Backup may also be initiated at boot up - simply insert the SD card,
before turning unit on, boot unit and follow on-screen instructions.
NMEA 2000 and Ethernet device upgrades
The update fi le must be loaded to the root directory of an SD card.
To update NMEA 2000 and ethernet devices select the ‘upgrade’ option presented when the
fi le is highlighted. A list should appear displaying any compatible devices the update fi le
applies to - in most cases this will be a single device. Select device and initiate upgrade. Do
not interrupt the upgrade process.
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note: If no device is shown, check device to be updated has power, and run any outstanding
updates for the display fi rst.