Required additional components

To complete your autopilot system, you will need the following components and data sources in addition to the Evolution-Series components.

Essential:Essential system components

A compatible autopilot controller. For more information, refer to:
- Compatible autopilot controllers
A drive interface unit (as appropriate for your vessel’s drive system):
- ECI-100 — 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
- SeaStar Solutions / Teleflex Optimus
- Volvo® Penta EVC
A SeaTalk NG backbone.
A DeviceNet cable.

Recommended:Recommended system components

A compatible speed data source. The autopilot uses speed data when making calculations relating to navigation. As a minimum, this information must come from a GNSS (GPS) receiver providing SOG (Speed Over Ground) data, or ideally from a dedicated speed sensor.
A compatible wind data source (only required for sailing vessels). The autopilot uses wind vane data to steer relative to a specified wind angle. This data must come from an analog wind transducer connected to the SeaTalk NG backbone.

Optional:Optional system components

A position data source – The autopilot uses position data when following routes and calculating the optimum course to steer. This data is usually supplied by a GNSS (GPS) receiver on the SeaTalk NG backbone.