P70s and old ST6000+ Autopilot

[Chuck - Raymarine - Moderator]

Welcome to the Raymarine Forum Bob,

Q1. Can my old Type 300 course computer link to the P70s via converters etc? I have read that you can't link the computer directly via a Seatalk/Seatalk ng converter but must instead make an nmea connection to the mfd. I understand from the forum that perhaps you now can. The comments I read did not relate to a course computer as early as mine though.
A1. Please click here to view a FAQ addressing this subject. The p70/p70S and p70R/p70RS Autopilot control heads may not be interface/used in manner which you have suggested.

Q2. If the answer is No, and I update now to an Evolution autopilot will it talk to my hydraulic Linear drive?
A2. Yes. Should your system feature a hydraulic linear drive, then an ACU400 would be required in addition to the p70S and EV-1 Sensor Core. The currently installed rudder reference transducer may also be retained for use with Evolution ACUs.