07-17-17, 09:59 PM
07-18-17, 08:52 AM
Welcome to the Raymarine Forum pselian,
When seeking Evolution autopilot components, Type 1 Linear Drives must be interfaced to an ACU-200. Interfacing an ACU-100 to any drive unit other then a Wheel Drive or Type 0.5 Hydraulic Pump may lead to premature failure of the ACU-100 due to the higher power demands of more powerful drive actuators. Such incorrect use of Raymarine products may also void the ACU-100's product warranty.
When seeking Evolution autopilot components, Type 1 Linear Drives must be interfaced to an ACU-200. Interfacing an ACU-100 to any drive unit other then a Wheel Drive or Type 0.5 Hydraulic Pump may lead to premature failure of the ACU-100 due to the higher power demands of more powerful drive actuators. Such incorrect use of Raymarine products may also void the ACU-100's product warranty.
07-18-17, 04:29 PM
Chuck,
Thanks. In 2014 we installed a wheel drive on a 1987 Sabre 36 that only lasted 92 hours (3 summers) before the motor failed. Looking to upgrade to a type 1 linear drive. Any suggestions or recommendations?
Thanks. In 2014 we installed a wheel drive on a 1987 Sabre 36 that only lasted 92 hours (3 summers) before the motor failed. Looking to upgrade to a type 1 linear drive. Any suggestions or recommendations?
07-18-17, 04:37 PM
pselian,
A Type 1 Linear Drive should be well within the specifications for a 1987 Sabre 36. The T70158 EV-200 Linear includes the Evolution Autopilot components, the SeaTalkng networking components to interface the Evolution Autopilot components to one another and the Type 1 Mechanical Linear Drive.
A Type 1 Linear Drive should be well within the specifications for a 1987 Sabre 36. The T70158 EV-200 Linear includes the Evolution Autopilot components, the SeaTalkng networking components to interface the Evolution Autopilot components to one another and the Type 1 Mechanical Linear Drive.
07-18-17, 04:46 PM
Thanks Chuck, but I already have the EV-1 Sensor, the P70 head, and all the cabling. Since my ACU-100 is already out of warranty, what is the downside to just getting the Type 1 Linear Actuator? Can I set the response times and damping factors to limit the current draw from the ACU-100? Has anyone ever tried it?
07-19-17, 07:43 AM
pselian,
As you have indicated, you already have two of the required Evolution autopilot components included within the T70158 EV-200 Linear. Accordingly, you would only need to purchase the ACU-200 and Type 1 Linear Drive to complete the system. The ACU-100 is not designed to meet the power requirements of any drive unit other then a Wheel Drive or Type 0.5 Hydraulic Pump. Per my initial response, interfacing an ACU-100 to any drive unit other then a Wheel Drive or Type 0.5 Hydraulic Pump will likelylead to premature failure of the ACU-100 due to the higher power demands of more powerful drive actuator.
As you have indicated, you already have two of the required Evolution autopilot components included within the T70158 EV-200 Linear. Accordingly, you would only need to purchase the ACU-200 and Type 1 Linear Drive to complete the system. The ACU-100 is not designed to meet the power requirements of any drive unit other then a Wheel Drive or Type 0.5 Hydraulic Pump. Per my initial response, interfacing an ACU-100 to any drive unit other then a Wheel Drive or Type 0.5 Hydraulic Pump will likelylead to premature failure of the ACU-100 due to the higher power demands of more powerful drive actuator.