B&G Announces Free Software Update for Zeus Family of Sailing Chartplotters

Electronics Leader Increases Functionality With Latest Update

B&G, a leader in the manufacture of instruments and marine electronics for sailing, announced today a free software update for Zeus, Zeus Touch and Zeus² Multifunction Displays. These updates add new features to the Zeus family of products and closer integration with the new B&G H5000 instrument system.

In addition to H5000 support, Zeus button-led units will gain the added benefits of FLIR camera and B&G ZC1 wired remote control integration. The ZC1 remote control unit can control up to four Zeus displays with Pilot control and MOB functions. On Zeus Touch touchscreen chartplotters Navionics chart features have been expanded to include shallow water highlighting and depth highlight range. For the Zeus² line of products, chart functionality is enhanced and the update introduces support for C-MAP™ Tides and Currents.

“Software updates are a great way to share added value with our existing customers,” said Leif Ottosson, CEO and President, B&G. “We are constantly innovating and updating products to ensure that B&G users always have the best systems available to sailors, and all at no extra cost.”

The software updates for the recently released Zeus² products are currently available; Zeus and Zeus Touch updates will be available this month. All software updates can be downloaded via the B&G website at www.bandg.com/support.

For more information on the award-winning range of B&G sailing tactical and navigational electronics, contact 800-628-4487 (toll-free) in the USA or 800-661-3983 (toll-free) in Canada, or visit www.bandg.com.

About B&G: The B&G brand is wholly owned by Navico, Inc., a privately held, international marine electronics company. Navico is currently the world’s largest marine electronics company, and is the parent company to leading marine electronics brands: Lowrance, Simrad Yachting and B&G. Navico has approximately 1,500 employees globally and distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide. www.navico.com

Attention Sailing Organizations & PR Agencies:
Add us to your distribution list, contact us today