Evolution EV-1 Autopilot Installation Instructions
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Important information
Safety warnings
Autopilot installation
Maintain a permanent watch
Ensure safe navigation
Potential ignition source
Switch off power supply
Product warnings
Product grounding
Positive ground systems
Power supply voltage
Power supply protection
Product cleaning
Service and maintenance
Regulatory notices
Disclaimer
Water ingress
Suppression ferrites
Connections to other equipment
Declaration of Conformity
PSTI Compliance
Product disposal
Warranty policy and registration
IMO and SOLAS
Technical accuracy
Publication copyright
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Applicable products
Product documentation
Applicable documentation
Related documentation
Document illustrations
Applicable software version
New software improvements
Product and system overview
Product overview
SeaTalk NG
Multiple data sources (MDS)
Multiple data source exceptions
Required additional components
Evolution-Series minimum system example (ACU-100 / ACU-150)
Evolution-Series minimum system example (ACU-200 / ACU-400)
Evolution-Series recommended system example (ACU-100 / ACU-150)
Evolution-Series recommended system example (ACU-200 / ACU-300 / ACU-400)
Software updates
Installing software updates
Compatible autopilot controllers
Compatible autopilot controllers
Compatible SeaTalk NG autopilot controllers
Compatible SeaTalk 1 autopilot controllers
Compatible MFD / chartplotter autopilot controllers
Parts supplied
Parts supplied
Product dimensions
Product dimensions
Location requirements
Warnings and cautions
Potential ignition source
Location requirements
Compass safe distance
EMC installation guidelines
Electromagnetic interference safe distance
Mounting
Tools required for installation
Fixing screw suitability
Surface mounting
Surface mounting using the riser
Bracket mounting
Releasing the product from the bracket
Cables and connections — General information
General cabling guidance
Cable types and length
Cable routing and bend radius
Strain relief
Cable shielding
Suppression ferrites
Positive ground systems
Network connections
Connections overview
Connecting SeaTalk NG cables
Evolution-Series minimum system example (ACU-100 / ACU-150)
Evolution-Series recommended system example (ACU-100 / ACU-150)
Evolution-Series minimum system example (ACU-200 / ACU-400)
Evolution-Series recommended system example (ACU-200 / ACU-300 / ACU-400)
Pilot controller connections
SeaTalk NG pilot controller connection
SeaTalk 1 pilot controller connection
Power connections
SeaTalk NG power supply
Power connection via Autopilot Control Unit (ACU-Series)
Inline fuse requirement
Inline fuse and thermal breaker ratings
12 Volt dc only
SeaTalk NG power cables
SeaTalk NG power cable extension
SeaTalk NG product loading
SeaTalk NG power connection point
SeaTalk NG system loading
Power distribution — SeaTalk NG
12 Volt dc only
Positive ground systems
Product grounding
System checks
Post-installation checks
Autopilot system setup
Rudder damping levels and deadband angles
Rudder Damping level adjustments
Troubleshooting and alarms
LED diagnostic guidance
LED indications
Switching off sensor LEDs
Find me
Error message troubleshooting
Error: AUTO RELEASE
Error: DRIVE STOPPED
Error: NO RUDDER REFERENCE
Error: STALL DETECTED
Error: CLUTCH OVERLOAD
Error: CURRENT OVERLOAD
Error: NO DATA
Error: NO WIND DATA
Error: NO SPEED DATA
Error: NO COMPASS
Error: RATE GYRO FAIL
Error: MOTOR POWER SWAPPED
Error: NO GPS DATA
Error: JOYSTICK FAULT
Error: NO IPS (NO DRIVE DETECTED)
Error: PILOT RESET NORMAL (UNEXPECTED HARDWARE RESET)
Error: PILOT RESET EXCEPTION (UNEXPECTED SOFTWARE RESET)
Miscellaneous troubleshooting
Alarms
Alarm: OFF COURSE
Alarm: WIND SHIFT
Alarm: LOW BATTERY
Alarm: LARGE XTE
Alarm: CU DISCONNECTED
Alarm: WAYPOINT ADVANCE
Alarm: ROUTE COMPLETE
Alarm: NO DATA
Alarm: PILOT STARTUP
Operation
Evolution-Series autopilot operation instructions
Maintenance
Service and maintenance
Routine equipment checks
Product cleaning
Technical support
Raymarine technical support and servicing
Viewing product information
Learning resources
Technical specification
Physical specification
Power specification
Network specification
Sensor specification
Environmental specification
Conformance specification
Spares and accessories
Spares
Accessories
SeaTalk NG cables and accessories
NMEA 2000 PGNs
EV-1 software release history
