Raymarine Autopilot Guide

Race, cruise or fish - Evolution will take command

No fuss, easy to install and robust - the Evolution autopilot combines Raymarine's autopilot expertise, FLIR Systems' R&D, and advanced aerospace guidance technology to create Evolution Ai control algorithms that deliver a new level of accurate autopilot control.

Key Features

Automagic� - No lengthy calibration procedures to perform. No compass calibration required. Plug and play connections
Easy to install - Freedom from the restrictions of conventional heading sensors. EV sensor core can be installed above or below deck. Install upside-down or off the vessel's centre line.
Aerospace technology - 9-axis precision monitoring of pitch, roll, yaw and heading
Fuel efficient - Evolution autopilots steer so accurately they will save fuel and get you to your destination faster

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Easily selectable performance modes

Race Performance

When only the best will do. Razor sharp course keeping. Fine-tuned for racers!

Cruising Performance

Superb course keeping and crisp turns in all conditions - the Raymarine skippers choice

Leisure Performance

For relaxed boating, when soaking up the sun is more attractive than precise course keeping

The EV Sensor Core

At the centre of every Evolution system is the intelligent EV sensor core, a 9-axis sensor that monitors vessel motion in all three dimensions. The innovative EV sensor core combines advanced solid-state sensors with the Evolution autopilot processor into a single easy-to-install housing.

Mount the EV sensor core above or below decks, the rugged enclosure is fully sealed and built to IPX6 and IPX7 waterproofing and submersion standards.

EV Sensor Core Benefits

Precision monitoring of heading, pitch, roll, and yaw allowing the autopilot to evolve instantly as sea conditions and vessel dynamics change.
Flexible installation options. Mount above or below deck.
Simple SeaTalk^ng connectivity to the control head and ACU.
Solid state sensor technology delivers dynamic accuracy to within 2 degrees in all conditions.
Auto-compensation for on board magnetic fields and reliable heading accuracy in the northern and southern extremes.
Fast and reliable heading data for MARPA, radar overlay, and heading modes on Raymarine multifunction displays.

Autopilot Control Unit (ACU)

The rugged ACU (Actuator Control Unit) delivers reliable autopilot drive power and also provides power to the SeaTalk^ng bus. Choose the ACU that fits your steering type:

	Supported Drives
ACU-100	Wheel, tiller and 0.5 ltr Hydraulic
ACU-200	Type 1 Raymarine hydraulic, linear and rotary mechanical drives
ACU-300	For solenoid controlled steering systems and Raymarine constant running hydraulic pumps
ACU-400	Type 2 and 3 Raymarine hydraulic, linear, and rotary mechanical drives

Find out more in the ordering information section

Your Evolution autopilot system

EV-1 Cockpit and Inboard Autopilots

EV-1 autopilots consist of a Control Head, EV-1 Sensor, Autopilot Control Unit (ACU) and drive unit. The drive unit (inboard mechanical/ hydraulic or cockpit mounted) and correct ACU for your vessel is dependent on the steering system and displacement of the vessel itself.

EV-1 Cockpit and Inboard Autopilots | Raymarine

EV-2 for Drive-by-Wire Propulsion

EV-2 has been designed for the latest drive-by-wire steering systems and connects directly to Raymarine's SeaTalk^ng bus. EV-2 also has a dedicated CAN Bus port for direct connection to steer-by-wire steering systems - such as ZF Pod Drives, Yamaha Helm Master, Volvo IPS and SeaStar Solutions Optimus systems. A single CAN Bus connection to the EV-2 eliminates the need for an Autopilot Control Unit (ACU) further simplifying installation.

EV-2 Drive-by-Wire Propulsion | Raymarine

Find out more in the ordering information section or contact your local Raymarine dealer for further assistance.

Introducing HydroBalance� Technology

Hydro-Balance� Technology is an all new, patent-pending software update that delivers superior autopilot performance on boats with hydraulic steering, and particularly on boats with rudder reference-less steering and outboard motors.

Hydro-Balance� is now available and any existing Evolution� autopilot system customers can download the new software, free of charge, from the

Autopilot Control

p70 and p70R autopilot control heads

Complete your Evolution autopilot system with a p70 or p70R autopilot control. The p70 and p70R control heads feature vibrant color displays and are powered by Raymarine�s intuitive LightHouse user interface.

LightHouse organizes all options into simple menu structures and with Evolution�s quick setup process you will be up and running in minutes.

Designed for sailing yachts, the p70 offers simple 1 and 10 degree direct course change push buttons.

The p70R features a rotary dial control for power boaters. Use the rotary dial for menu and course changes or activate power steer mode and steer manually right from the p70R.

Autopilot control from Raymarine MFDs

Control your Evolution Autopilot directly from your Raymarine aSeries, cSeries, eSeries or gS Series multifunction display. Note that your multifunction display must be running Raymarine's LightHouse II software and that some autopilot functionality may not be available if your system does not include a dedicated autopilot control head.

Hydro-Balance� technology for Evolution Autopilots

Introducing Hydro-Balance�

What does Hydro-Balance� do?

Hydro-Balance�s powerful algorithms can automatically detect and compensate for 3 common challenges

Challenge: Hydraulic System Elasticity (or Flex) is caused by the air bubbles trapped in the boat�s steering system components creating variation in the movements of the system. Elasticity changes the overall volume of the hydraulic system and makes it difficult or impossible for conventional autopilots without a rudder reference transducer to accurately measure the actual rudder (or motor) angle.

Solution: Evolution�s new Hydro-Balance algorithm can quickly and accurately gauge the amount of elasticity when the system is engaged, and then compensate for it automatically. This ensures that boats without a rudder-reference track straight without any heading oscillation or drive hunting. It also improves the accuracy of the virtual rudder angle display on the boats autopilot controllers and rudder data displays.

Challenge: Steering System Asymmetry caused by Unbalanced Hydraulic Cylinders cause the boat�s rudders or outboards to turn faster in one direction than the other.

Solution: Evolution�s new Hydro-Balance algorithm figures out the difference in fill-rate between a port-turn and a starboard-turn, and compensates accordingly. This makes for straight tracking without any over-correction or oscillation.

Propeller Walk - Hydrobalance | Raymarine

Challenge: Asymmetrical Torque Steer (aka Propeller Walk) causes the bow of the boat to veer to port or starboard at trolling speeds and during rapid acceleration.

Solution: Evolution�s Hydro-Balance algorithm, in combination with its ultra-sensitive EV Sensor Core can sense the side-force caused by propeller walk and factor it in to the boat�s autopilot steering to ensure the heading is rock-solid during trolling, acceleration, and on occasions where the boat�s engines are not turning at the same speed (on twin or multi-engine vessels.)

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A New Level of Autopilot Control