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Software setup | Zeus Installation Manual
CZone setup
In order to communicate with the CZone modules connected to the network, the Zeus must
be assigned a unique CZone Display Dipswitch setting.
The functionality of the CZone system is determined by the CZone Con g File (.zcf), which
is stored on all CZone modules and supported B&G displays, such as the Zeus. The  le is
created using the CZone Con guration Tool, a specialised PC application available from BEP
Marine Ltd, and associated CZone distributors.
The Zeus system provides a means to load the Con g  le, as well as apply updates to module
 rmware, removing the need to take a laptop computer aboard the vessel.
Enabling CZone functionality
If the Czone device(s) are not automatically detected, it is possible to manually enable CZone.
Assigning the dipswitch setting
Every B&G product capable of controlling and viewing CZone devices must be assigned
a virtual dipswitch setting. This setting is unique for each device. Typically it is set after the
con g  le already exists on the CZone system, but it may also be set in advance. To do so,
access the CZone menu on the Settings page.
When the con g is already available on the network, it will immediately commence
uploading to the Zeus once the dipswitch is set. Allow this to complete, without interruption.
Setting CZone to display at startup
With this option selected, the CZone control page will be shown  rst, every time the Zeus is
powered up.
CZone backlight control
Enabling this will cause the Zeus to synchronize its backlight setting with that of any CZone
Display Interfaces set up to share backlight settings.
 note: CZone Con g also needs to have the Zeus set as a controller.
Import and backup a con g  le
The  les page may be used to import CZone con g  les, or export a copy to a Micro SD card.
Importing will overwrite the existing  le on the Zeus and all connected CZone devices.
For further information see “Backing up and Importing user data” on page 33
Upgrading module  rmware
The  les page also allows the loading of CZone module  rmware updates. For further
information refer to “NMEA 2000 and Ethernet device updates” on page 33