Control head compatibility

[winktwo2]

I currently have an Autohelm Type 100 autopilot controlled by a ST6000+ control head. Works great. I would like to upgrade the control head to a Raymarine p70R if the system/unit is compatible. Q1: Is it compatible? Q2: if it's compatible, can it interface with my Garmin 1242 xsv plotter over the Garmin NMEA 2000 network? Need any adapters?

Thanks for your help.

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum winktwo2,

Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject. The Type 100 Autopilot Course Computer is of a design which predated the autopilot course computers listed within the previously referenced FAQ. Accordingly, the p70/p70R/p70S/p70RS Autopilot Control Heads would neither be considered supported nor compatible for use with the Type 100 Autopilot Course Computers.

[winktwo2]

Thank you. What is the newest Raymarine model, even though old and not supported, that would still work with my Autohelm 100? ST6002? ST7001? ST8002?

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

winktwo2,

The most recently manufactured models of Raymarine autopilot control heads which would have been compatible with the Type 100 Autopilot Course Computer would have been the ST6002+ and ST7002+. The ST8xxx Autopilot Control Heads are not compatible with the Type 100 Autopilot Course Computer.