[CA] [CA11] Axiom Pro and Autopilot

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

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With regard to Evinrude's G2 hydraulic steering system (utilizes hydraulic helm) and adding/installing an autopilot to this steering system, a hydraulic power pilot will be used and it will be installed in a manner identical to that of any other hydraulically steered vessel. The G2 steering system has an equivalent steering ram cubic capacity of 8.9 cu. in.. Raymarine Type 1 Hydraulic Pump should be installed within such systems. For vessels having a 12VDC power distribution system which will utilize a Type 1 Hydraulic Pump, Raymarine offers the T70330 EV-150 Hydraulic which includes the following components:
- p70Rs Autopilot Control Head
- EV1 Sensor Core
- ACU-150
- Type 1 Hydraulic Pump
- Evolution Cabling Kit

To interface the MFD to the autopilot, you will need to add an additional spur socket to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 backbone which will interface the Evolution autopilot components to one another. Finally, as the NMEA 2000 socket of the Axiom MFDs features a DeviceNet micro-C (M) plug, Please click here to view a FAQ addressing how this plug may be adapted to be interfaced to the added spur socket.