Product overview

The EV-2 is a primary heading sensor and course computer, providing autopilot control for vessels fitted with compatible Drive-By-Wire (DBW) steering systems.

Product overview

In conjunction with a separately-supplied interface unit and a compatible autopilot controller, the EV-2 enables you to directly control the vessel’s steering system and provide navigation commands, such as navigating to pre-determined tracks and waypoints, for example.

The Evolution-Series system provides a number of features to ensure ease of installation and minimal setup.Product features

The Evolution-Series system consists of the following components:

Component

Description

1

SeaTalk NG autopilot controller.

A graphical display and interface enabling you to issue navigation and other operational commands to the autopilot system.

2

EV-2 autopilot with Attitude Heading Reference Sensor (AHRS).

The primary heading sensor and course computer, incorporating an attitude 9-axis sensor. This sensor also replaces the fluxgate compass typical in existing autopilot systems.

3a

Drive interface unit for Volvo® Penta EVC systems (as supplied separately by Raymarine).

Houses the main power and drive electronics for direct connection to a Volvo® Penta Drive-By-Wire system.

3b

Third-party drive interface unit for SeaStar Solutions / Teleflex Optimus systems (as supplied separately by SeaStar Solutions / Teleflex).

Houses the main power and drive electronics for direct connection to a SeaStar Solutions / Teleflex Optimus Drive-By-Wire system.

3c

ECI-100 Engine Control Interface (as supplied separately by Raymarine — part number E70227)

The ECI-100 receives steering control messages from a connected autopilot controller via the EV-2, and transmits the messages to supported, third-party, steering control systems. Please refer to the ECI-100 product pages on the Raymarine website for the latest steering system and engine compatibility information: www.raymarine.com/multifunction-displays/accessories/engine-interfacing/eci-100

The Evolution-Series system provides a number of features to ensure ease of installation and minimal setup:

  • Flexible mounting options — The EV-Series sensor can be mounted horizontally on a flat deck or alternatively on a bracket, for mounting on a mast, wall, or other vertical surface.

Note

The arrow on the front of the EV-Series sensor must be parallel with the centerline of the vessel and pointing towards the vessel’s bow.

  • Simple connections — all Evolution-Series system components are connected using SeaTalk NG and DeviceNet connections.

  • High accuracy — accurate course-keeping, to within +/- 2 degrees, in all conditions.

  • Built-in heading and attitude sensor — no additional fluxgate compass required.

  • Automatic setup — simplified dockside calibration, including automatic compass calibration. The Rudder Gain, Rudder Damping, Counter Rudder, and compass calibration settings required by existing autopilots are no longer necessary.