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:System componentsEssential

  • A compatible autopilot controller. For more information, refer to:

  • A drive unit appropriate for your vessel, EV-1 and ACU-Series unit. For more information, refer to documentation supplied with your ACU-Series unit: Document information

  • An ACU power cable (not supplied).

  • A SeaTalk NG backbone.

  • Essential for ACU-300: A rudder angle reference sensor / transducer (M81105).

  • Essential for ACU-300: You must also ensure that the ACU-300 is running software version v3.13 or later.

Recommended:System componentsRecommended

  • A rudder angle reference sensor / transducer (M81105). Highly recommended to ensure optimum autopilot performance.

  • 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.

Note

The system components listed above are “recommended” as they help to provide optimum performance for autopilot systems when used in conjunction with the “essential” components listed. However, these “recommended” components are not included in all autopilot products or system packs. Consult the Raymarine website or your local dealer for a full list of the components included with your autopilot system.

Optional:System componentsOptional

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