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[LW11] Adding second autopilot ? - leemarkadams - 01-09-20 03:41 PM
We currently have a Raymarine autopilot on our sailing boat (ST6001 head, S3 computer, type 2 liner drive) linked to the Axiom pro 9S MFD (although the MFD does not control the autopilot like the old C80 did).
Looking at possibly adding a second autopilot system (Head, computer, drive unit and sensor) to allow for redundancy during long crossings, so can this be done?
RE: [LW11] Adding second autopilot ? - Louise - Raymarine - Moderator - 01-29-20 08:09 AM
Dear leemarkadams,
Thank you for your post.
You can install a second pilot but it will have to be isolated from the network whilst not in use, you cannot have 2 pilots live on the same network.
You could put in a 3 way switch for ease of choosing the pilot you wish to use.
Many Thanks
Louise
RE: [LW11] Adding second autopilot ? - leemarkadams - 02-04-20 02:35 AM
Louise, many thanks and am thinking of adding a new evolution autopilot system to link to my existing system and then using the current autopilot as the "spare". Would this be the best option?
RE: [LW11] Adding second autopilot ? - Louise - Raymarine - Moderator - 02-07-20 06:07 AM
Dear leemarkadams,
Having the Evolution pilot as your main pilot is the definite solution and your old pilot as a backup.
Many Thanks
Louise