EV-200 Autopilot Kit

The EV-1 AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference Sensor) is the primary heading sensor and heading computer of the system. It integrates a 9-axis sensor for accurate acquisition of attitude and heading data, replacing the traditional fluxgate compass of existing autopilot systems.

The Actuator Control Unit (ACU) 200 integrates power and control electronics. It is designed for direct connection to the ship's steering system, enabling management of the rudder movement.

The Raymarine EV-200 autopilot kit operates on a nominal voltage of 12 V DC. The EV-1 sensor is powered by the SeaTalk NG system, with an operating range of 10.8 V to 15.6 V DC. The ACU-200 is also powered at 12 V DC.

The EV-1 AHRS sensor has a power consumption of 30 mA, drawn from the SeaTalk NG system.

The EV-1 AHRS sensor has a diameter of 140 mm (5.5 in). Its depth is 35 mm (1.4 in) with the mounting housing and 95 mm (3.8 in) with the wall bracket.

The EV-1 AHRS sensor weighs 0.29 kg (0.64 lbs).

The EV-1 AHRS sensor can operate within a temperature range of -25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to +131 °F). For storage, the range is -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F).

Yes, the ACU-200 actuator control unit, which is included in the kit, provides a 15 A output current for the vessel's steering system.

For installation, the following items are essential:

An autopilot controller compatible with the system (e.g., p70 series). An ACU power cable (not included with the basic kit). A SeaTalk NG network.

When installing the EV-1 AHRS sensor, it is recommended to position it at least 1 meter (3.28 feet) away from any equipment transmitting radio signals or cables carrying such signals (e.g., VHF radios, cables, and antennas). For SSB radios, this distance must be increased to 2 meters (6.6 feet). It must also be more than 2 meters (6.56 feet) away from the path of a radar beam.

The SeaTalk NG network requires a single 12 V DC power supply. Power can be supplied in two main ways:

A direct connection to a 12 V DC battery, using a 5 amp inline fuse.Via the Actuator Control Unit (ACU-200 in this case), which can power the SeaTalk NG backbone.It is important to connect the power supply to a white SeaTalk NG "spur" type connection on the backbone, not to a blue backbone connector.

Although a rudder angle sensor (such as the M81105) is highly recommended to ensure optimal autopilot performance, it is not strictly essential for the system to function.

Only Raymarine-approved SeaTalk NG power cables should be used. Options include the standard (straight) 2 m SeaTalk NG power cable (part number A06049) and the right-angle 2 m SeaTalk NG power cable (part number A06070).

The Raymarine EV-200 autopilot kit uses the SeaTalk NG network, which is fully compatible with the NMEA2000 standard, enabling easy integration with other navigation equipment.

Products in the p70 series used as autopilot controllers must run software version v2.12 or later to be fully compatible with the EV-200 system.

Yes, if your Raymarine equipment must be connected to other equipment using a cable not supplied by Raymarine, a suppression ferrite MUST always be attached to the cable near the Raymarine unit to prevent interference.

Yes, Raymarine products are generally covered by a warranty. Damage caused by an incomplete software update, for example, is not covered by the Raymarine warranty.

The packed weight of the EV-200 autopilot kit is 15.43 kg. The weight of the product alone is 13.41 kg.