[DG] [DG11] Can you add an EV1 compass to an ST7000 autopilot?

[Derek - Raymarine - Moderator]

Hi sbrissend

Thank you for your enquiry.

The EV1 Sensor includes both Heading sensors and autopilot command systems and so fitting an EV1 into your current network will create a number of data conflicts with the Autopilot.

You would need to remove the existing Fluxgate and Course computer, replace these with the EV1 and appropriate ACU for your drive unit. you would also need to fir a p70s or p70Rs control unit to access the full calibration of the new Autopilot, although the existing ST7000 control unit will still enable the autopilot to be set from Standby to AUTO and to enter course changes.

Regards
Derek