[CA] [CA11] Explain any benefit of having gps data for Evolution autopilot

[benzy]

Hi,

We have just installed a Evolution autopilot with p70s and ACU-200, ev-1 core, type 1 mechanical linear drive and rudder reference transducer. All working well.

We are thinking of getting a new system pack to add wind, STW, and depth to the Seatalkng network. I understand the autopilot can make use of the wind and STW data. This seems straight forward to do.

I am also wondering about whether to provide gps data to the network/autopilot. We don’t have an MFD or anything like that.

What is not clear is if there is any benefit to the autopilot if it has gps data? I can’t find anything specific in the manual (may have missed it).

Can anyone explain if there is a benefit and what it is?

One specific question is whether the autopilot can be set to follow a gps heading rather than the magnetic heading provided by the ev-1.

Thanks