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Conversion from Simrad to Raymarine - rlschmidt - 07-28-16 06:15 PM
I currently have an older Simrad AP11 autopilot on a hydraulically steered inboard. The controller is getting hard to read so I am wondering if I could change out the electronics to a Raymarine unit andkeep the Simrad hydraulic pump.
Thanks
Capt. Bob Schmidt
RE: Conversion from Simrad to Raymarine - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 07-29-16 02:54 PM
Welcome to the Raymarine Forum rlschmidt,
It may indeed be possible to use the currently installed hydraulic pump. In order to properly specify a compatible Evolution autopilot ACU, it would be necessary to know the model of hydraulic pump which is presently installed onboard the boat.
RE: Conversion from Simrad to Raymarine - rlschmidt - 07-31-16 04:23 PM
The pump is a SIMRAD RPU80. The boat also has power steering assist on the out drive.
RE: Conversion from Simrad to Raymarine - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 08-08-16 10:57 AM
Bob,
A SIMRAD RPU80 should be mated to an ACU200 Actuator Control Unit which is part of the T70156 EV-200 Evolution Power Pilot.
RE: Conversion from Simrad to Raymarine - rlschmidt - 08-08-16 12:25 PM
OK thanks. I thought that would be a correct match. Thanks for looking into this, it looks like the best upgrade path.
RE: Conversion from Simrad to Raymarine - Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator - 08-08-16 03:27 PM
You're welcome.