Evolution-Series minimum system example (ACU-200 / ACU-400)

The following example provides an overview of an Evolution-Series minimum system, including the available connections and types of devices that must be connected to your Evolution-Series system when an ACU-200 or ACU-400 is present.

ConnectionsNetwork connectionsMinimum system exampleACU-200 / ACU-400

Note

A rudder angle reference sensor / transducer is a highly recommended system component (not shown in the drawing above, but available separately as M81105).

  1. Autopilot controller (e.g. p70Rs).

  2. EV-1 sensor.

  3. SeaTalk NG backbone.

  4. SeaTalk NG 5-way block.

  5. ACU-200 / ACU-400.

  6. 12 V / 24 V dc power supply (providing power to the ACU-200 / ACU-400 and SeaTalk NG backbone).

  7. Drive unit (e.g. hydraulic pump).