Product overview

The Evolution-Series is a system of electronic components that give you autopilot control of your vessel’s steering system.

Product overview

In conjunction with a compatible Autopilot controller, the Evolution-Series components enable 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:

  • Flexible mounting options — The EV-1 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-1 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 to a single SeaTalk NG backbone.

  • 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 — No calibration required. The Rudder Gain, Rudder Damping, Counter Rudder, and compass calibration settings required by existing autopilots are no longer necessary.

The Evolution-Series system consists of the following components:

Component

Purpose

AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference Sensor)

EV-1 AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference Sensor):

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

ACU (Actuator Control Unit)

ACU (Actuator Control Unit):

Houses the main power and drive electronics for direct connection to a vessel’s steering system.