[CA] [CA11] Autopilot enhancement

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Q1. (Provide) an indulgent and caring look to my preliminary diagram:
A1. As SeaTalk connection will not be made to the vYacht Wifi Router. As it features a NMEA 2000 communications interface, it will be interfaced as a spur to the system's powered and properly terminated SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone. It is not clear to me whether the vYacht Wifi Router will function as a NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 data bridge. If so, then no further changes should be required to the diagram.

Raymarine recommends that the supplied Rotary Rudder Reference Transducer be used with Evolution autopilots to maximize the performance of these autopilots.

Q2> will my ST100 remote controler (being left connected to the ST1 network together with the two ST60) allow an effective control of the new ACU200/p70 ?
- even if connected through a ST1<->STng converter (E22158) ?
- even if a note on page 13 § 2.3 of the EV-1 installation notice indicates « limited functionnality »… what kind ?
A2. You indeed have correctly shown how the SmartController should be interfaced to the system. In short, the SmartController is not a replacement for an autopilot control head. The p70 will still be required for running the Dockside Wizard, calibration, and configuration of the autopilot's settings. The SmartController may be used to command the autopilot into Auto, Track, or Standby modes. When in Auto mode, the SmartController may be used to command adjustments to the locked heading.

Q3> where could I find explanations about driving clutch ?
use and implementation : shoul I plan the installation of a particular switch to be connected on the ACU200 ( 2 points output #7 on the connexions view p25).
A3. You simply need to connect the Type 1 Linear Drive's Clutch leads to the Clutch terminals of the the ACU200. On may simply attach one of the drive's clutch leads to one terminal and the other lead to the other clutch terminal without deference to polarity.

Q4> same questionabout sleep function ?
use and implementation : : shoul I plan the installation of a particular switch to be connected on the ACU200 ( 2 points output #2 on the connexions view p25).
A4. The Sleep Switch feature is intended to be a power savings feature which may be used when it is not desired to power the drive unit, permit the ACU's NMEA 2000 communications circuitry to remain operating. The Sleep Switch terminals are intended to be connected to an single pole single throw ON/OFF toggle switch. When the circuit is closed (ON), then the ACU will no longer supply power to the drive unit, but will continue to communicate with the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone.