TB-116 / August 5, 2015 Airmar B75 transducer compatibility with BSM-3 Product: 000-12492-001, 000-12493-001, 000-12494-001, 000-12495-001, 000-12496-001, 000-12497-001, Product Description: Airmar B75 and BSM-3 Software Version: ALL Effective Date: July 2015 Inspect/Update Current Inventory: No Airmar B75 Wiring All Navico Airmar B75 transducers shipping with the blue 7-pin connector have been hardwired for connection to SonarHub modules. This wiring does not match the required wiring for connection to the connectors on Simrad BSM-3 modules. If directly connected to the port on a BSM-3, an Airmar B75 will fail to report its XID and temperature readings to the BSM-3. It is recommended to cut off the hard-wired blue 7-pin connector attached to the B75 and use the wires inside the cable to wire it directly to the terminal blocks inside the BSM-3, thus bypassing the connectors on the module. This does not affect other models of Airmar transducers. For connecting the bare wires, follow this diagram: ORANGE WHITE ORANGE WHITE BROWN & SHIELD OUTER SHIELD BLUE INNER BLACK BROWN & SHIELD OUTER BLUE/ SHIELD WHITE INNER BLACK/ WHITE B75H B75M B75L Page 1 of 2
For More Information: U.S. Based Resellers Technical and Order Support: (800) 324-4737 Canada Based Resellers Technical Support: (855) 361-1564 You may also send any inquiries via email to the addresses listed below, according to your salesgroup classification: OEM/Boatbuilder oem-bb@navico.com International/Latin America international@navico.com National Retail retail@navico.com Dealers/Distributors orders@navico.com Page 2 of 2
TB-117 / August 5, 2015 HDS Gen2 Touch and Gen3 Autopilot VRF Calibration Using Keypad Product: Product Description: HDS Gen2 Touch / HDS Gen3 Software Version: HDS Gen2 Touch 4.5 / HDS Gen3 2.0 Effective Date: July 9, 2015 Inspect/Update Current Inventory: NO This bulletin is to announce an alternate method of completing the Virtual Rudder Feedback (VRF) calibration for the Lowrance Outboard Pilot using an HDS Gen2 Touch or HDS Gen3. VRF Calibration is a critical step in commissioning the new Outboard Pilot, as shown in this video: Lowrance Outboard Pilot Commissioning To date, all instructions on this refer to using the onscreen buttons for completing this process; however, we have learned that some users are having issues with this method. For those who cannot complete the onscreen calibration, you may alternately complete the calibration by pressing and holding the + key on your physical keypad. When you get to this step in the commissioning process: Instead of pressing and holding Turn to Port on the screen, you may instead press and hold the + key on the keypad. Page 1 of 2
For More Information: U.S. Based Resellers Technical and Order Support: (800) 324-4737 Canada Based Resellers Technical Support: (855) 361-1564 You may also send any inquiries via email to the addresses listed below, according to your salesgroup classification: OEM/Boatbuilder oem-bb@navico.com International/Latin America international@navico.com National Retail retail@navico.com Dealers/Distributors orders@navico.com Page 2 of 2
TB-118 / August 5, 2015 Zeus 2 RTM 3.0 Software Release Product: Zeus 2 and Zeus 2 Glass Helm processors Product Description: All Zeus 2 Multi-Function Displays (MFD) All Zeus 2 Glass Helm Processors Software Version: Zeus2_W-3.0-52.1.106-32282-r1 Zeus2_Black_Box-3.0-52.1.106-32282-r1 Effective Date: July 2015 Inspect/Update Current Inventory: Yes B&G is pleased to announce that new software has been released for all Zeus 2 multifunction displays. This is a major release that incorporates some great new features and improvements. The software, Zeus2_W-3.0-52.1.106-32282-r1-Standard-1.upd or Zeus2_Black_Box-3.0-52.1.106-32282- r1-standard-1.upd, can be downloaded from the Zeus 2 downloads page on the B&G website www.bandg.com New Features Race Panel Race Panel contains a new set of race specific features available directly from the Home page or within a panel. Race Panel adds: Integration with H5000 Start Line feature New Scaled Start Line View with 1 boat length grid and zero burn line for the perfect start (H5000 systems only) "What If?" panel to allow assessment of wind changes on strategy (all systems with relevant data, H5000 systems use polar data if available) Start Line is also available to overlay on Chart panels for complete navigational awareness Race Timer view/control Page 1 of 4
Wind Phase Added Mean TWD data - TWD averaged over time period Added Wind Phase - difference between TWD and Mean TWD Added Lift/Header - Wind Phase adjusted to be relative to current tack All available as data items for display Expanded H5000 system support H5000 CPU Settings available via Zeus H5000 CPU IP address available via Zeus Added full support, including commissioning, for H5000 Pilot Waypoint/Route enhancements Route summary includes TWA for each leg Option to enter waypoints via range/bearing added Added Windward/Leeward quick course builder feature New instrument panels 3 new instrument panels added for full screen, 2-way and 4-way split screens Race Timer control Race Timer has been added to Trip Log page as an additional tab allowing all trip features to be controlled from one location Jeppesen MAX-N+ 2015 charting features Full-Featured Vector Charts: Chart detail including Depth Areas and Contours, Spot Soundings, NavAids, Light Sectors, Wrecks/Obstructions, Small Craft Facilities and more Aerial Photos: High-Definition Photos & Diagrams of ports, marinas and significant navigational marks Satellite: High-resolution satellite imagery provides real-world reference, enhances situational awareness for coastal navigation Custom Shaded Depths: Shaded depths make it easy to distinguish different water depths. Dynamic Raster: Traditional paper chart look with unique ability to access information on buoys, lights and other details Easy Routing: Automatically plots the shortest, safest route based on detailed chart data and vessel information. * Available only with MAX-N+ outside the Americas Tides & Currents: Presents the time, water level and direction of tides with Tide Level graphs and indicates predicted current time, direction and strength of currents with Current Flow graphs and colored arrows Harbor and Approach Details: Lets boaters approach any harbor and inlet with confidence Detailed Marina Port Plans: Docking in an unfamiliar port is no problem, when you have precise layouts of thousands of marinas, including slip spaces, restricted areas, and other valuable navigation information Page 2 of 4
Password protection for system settings RTM 3.0 includes an optional PIN protection feature for system settings, files and GoFree Shop access. A PIN code can be applied under HOME>SETTINGS>PIN CODE. The PIN code is a 4-digit number and if forgotten the user will either need to perform a hard reset or contact customer support for an unlock code. Fixes and Improvements Lockup on start up An issue was identified on some Zeus 2 displays that resulted in the unit reaching the boot splash screen, locking up then rebooting. This issue has been resolved in RTM 3.0. Touch screen improvements Improvements have been made to the touch screen drivers to resolve intermittent touch on some Zeus 2 displays. WIFI-1 software RTM-3.0 has an important integrated software upgrade for the WIFI-1 module. After RTM 3.0 has been installed, the Zeus 2 will update any WIFI-1 units on the Ethernet network. Follow the onscreen directions. Power cycle the WIFi-1 module after the upgrade. Ethernet network stability Radar: Improvements to Ethernet network connectivity to avoid the No Radar message sometimes encountered using 3G or 4G Radars. ForwardScan: Resolved an issue where in some circumstances ForwardScan would show No Source message. Note: If ForwardScan transducer is connected to a SonarHub. The SonarHub module will require an update. Download the file Sonar_Hub-3.0-52.1.103-32282-r1-Standard-1.riw at bandg.com. Power control setting The default (Factory Reset) setting for Power Control has now changed from Slave to Master. The setting change will apply to new factory units or when a v3.0 unit has been reset to factory defaults. Change in update procedure There is a slight change to the behavior of the update process. Once this update has been applied: The display will restart and will now bypass the Update selection menu Zeus 2 MFD: On some displays the unit will then perform a touch calibration. This will have a prompt not to touch the screen. This will take a few seconds and reboot afterwards. This step only happens during this update. Page 3 of 4
Known Issues Listed below are a number of issues we are aware of but were not fixed in time for this release. We are working hard to resolve these issues for the next release of software later in the year. Import of large user data files can cause a lowering of performance Persistent Jeppesen message appearing on start-up if C-MAP chart card is used Pulse radar Manual Tune settings not retained: Magnetron hours reported incorrectly SETTINGS > ADVANCED > FEATURES. Changes made are not retained after a power cycle Issues displaying Zeus 2 Glass Helm on to some third party monitors AIS TCPA/CPA information not appearing when used with some AIS receivers SonarHub settings do not persist after a power cycle Instances of dual chart split screen both with Sirius weather overlay over Navionics chart can cause an MFD to crash For More Information: U.S. Based Resellers Technical and Order Support: (800) 324-4737 Canada Based Resellers Technical Support: (855) 361-1564 You may also send any inquiries via email to the addresses listed below, according to your salesgroup classification: OEM/Boatbuilder oem-bb@navico.com International/Latin America international@navico.com National Retail retail@navico.com Dealers/Distributors orders@navico.com Page 4 of 4
TB-119 / August 5, 2015 New B&G ZC1 Software Version 1.4.0 Product: ZC1 Controller Product Description: 000-11097-001 Software Version: ZC1 1_4_00_00.swup Effective Date: August 2015 Inspect/Update Current Inventory: Yes B&G is pleased to announce a software upgrade for the ZC1 Wired Controller. The new version 1.4.0.00 will supersede all previous versions. Version 1.4.0.00 has changes that can improve the stability of NMEA 2000/SimNet networks especially large networks. The power consumption of the ZC1 has been considerably reduced from 5 LEN (240 ma) down to 2 LEN (85 ma). The ZC1 software version can be checked in the Network Device List. Click on the ZC1 display and view the Device Information. The new version should show Software Ver. 1.4.0.00. The new software is available from the bandg.com website. Upgrades can be performed via a B&G multi-function display or using the ST10 and SWUP program. Note: Apply the upgrade to one ZC1 unit at a time. For More Information: U.S. Based Resellers Technical and Order Support: (800) 324-4737 Canada Based Resellers Technical Support: (855) 361-1564 You may also send any inquiries via email to the addresses listed below, according to your salesgroup classification: OEM/Boatbuilder oem-bb@navico.com International/Latin America international@navico.com Page 1 of 2
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TB-120 / August 5, 2015 B&G ZM16 and 19 Monitor Software Release Product: ZM 16 and 19 monitors Product Description: 000-11736-001 ZM16-T, 000-11737-001 ZM19-T Software Version: ZM16 19 - MCU 1_4_02_00.swup & ZM16 19 - FSU 1_0_03_00.swup Effective Date: August 2015 Inspect/Update Current Inventory: Yes B&G is pleased to announce that new software has been released for the ZM range of widescreen monitors. This release incorporates some important improvements. The software upgrade is comprised of two upgrade files. One is for the BIOS or MCU (main control unit). The other is a FSU (Full System Update) which contains all three software components to update the Boot Loader, MCU and OSD (On Screen Display)" The two files MUST be installed in sequential order. First: Second: ZM16 19 - MCU 1_4_02_00.swup ZM16 19 - FSU 1_0_03_00.swup The two files will be rolled into one.zip file called ZM16_19_FSU_1_0_03_00.zip. The software can be downloads page on the B&G website www.bandg.com Improvements Touch control Alarm Improvements have been made to the serial touch control to address reported issues of low sensitivity, intermittent touch, touch not working at startup, or taking a long time to become active. Resolves an issue where the monitors alarm buzzer continues to sound after the Zeus 2 GH processor has been powered off. Brightness control This software will resolve backlight dimming issues experienced by some users. Page 1 of 5
Upgrade Instructions Before commencing with the upgrade it is recommended that network traffic is minimized by depowering unnecessary devices such as AIS transponders, and multifunction displays. Upgrades must be performed dock side and not whilst the vessel is underway. Some NMEA 2000 devices will go into maintenance mode during the upgrade and will be off line. Make sure all monitors to be upgrades are connected to the NMEA 2000 network. Download the zipped software package from the B&G website Unzip the two files to the root of a media card (SD card for Zeus 2 GH, micro SD for Zeus 2 ) The Updaters can be run from any B&G MFD that is on the same NMEA 2000 network as the ZM Monitor. If there is another MFD other than a Zeus 2 GH it is recommended to run the updater from that MFD. How to check current versions Before upgrading please make a note of the current versions of the monitor. 1. Press the power button on the monitor to bring up the OSD (On Screen Display) 2. Press down arrow to select CONFIGURATION 3. The software versions in the example below are a. OSD 1.8.2 b. BIOS 1.3.3 Page 2 of 5
DO THIS FIRST! First run the BIOS updater file ZM16 19 - MCU 1_4_02_00.swup Only apply this upgrade to one monitor at a time. (Multiple monitors on a network can be powered on but only one monitor at a time should be selected for upgrade). 1. Insert the media card into the card reader of an MFD or Zeus2 GH processor. 2. From the HOME page select FILES. 3. Select the media card that holds the upgrade files. 4. Select the upgrade file ZM16 19 - MCU 1_4_02_00.swup. 5. Select UPGRADE to continue. 6. Select the monitor to upgrade (make sure only one is selected). Then select Start upgrade (OP40 press MENU> then select start upgrade). 7. The Upgrade process of the BIOS only takes a short time indicated by a process bar. 8. Once complete acknowledge upgrade successful message. Page 3 of 5
9. The LED on the monitor will continue to flash for approximately 45 seconds after which the monitor (not the Zeus 2 GH) will automatically restart. 10. Press X to exit installer page. 11. Apply to the next monitor. Second run the FSU updater file ZM16 19 - FSU 1_0_03_00.swup Make sure you have upgraded the BIOS (MCU 1.4.2 or later) as above. This Upgrade can be applied to multiple monitors on the network at the same time (up to six monitors). 1. Insert the media card in to the card reader of an MFD or Zeus2 GH processor. 2. From the HOME page select FILES. 3. Select the media card that holds the upgrade files. 4. Select the upgrade file ZM16 19 - FSU 1_0_03_00.swup. 5. Select UPGRADE to continue. 6. Select the monitor(s) to upgrade (you can select up to six monitors at a time). Then select Start upgrade. 7. This process will take about twenty minutes to upgrade one monitor. Allow for an extra ten minutes for each additional monitor that is selected to be upgraded. Please be patient. It is important not to remove power to the system at this stage. 8. As each monitor is upgrading the red LED status light will flash. 9. Once complete acknowledge upgrade successful message. 10. The LED on the monitor will continue to flash for approximately 45 seconds after which the monitor (not the Zeus 2 GH) will automatically restart. 11. Press X to exit installer page. Page 4 of 5
Recheck the software versions After applying both upgrades. Recheck the version numbers. 1. Press the power button on the monitor to bring up the OSD (On Screen Display). 2. Press down arrow to select CONFIGURATION. 3. The new software versions displayed should be a. OSD Should now be 1.9.2 b. The BIOS should now be 1.4.2 For More Information: U.S. Based Resellers Technical and Order Support: (800) 324-4737 Canada Based Resellers Technical Support: (855) 361-1564 You may also send any inquiries via email to the addresses listed below, according to your salesgroup classification: OEM/Boatbuilder oem-bb@navico.com International/Latin America international@navico.com National Retail retail@navico.com Dealers/Distributors orders@navico.com Page 5 of 5