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7.1Evolutionautopilotinstallation

Forinformationoninstallingandconnectingan

Evolutionautopilotsystem,refertotheinstallation

instructionsthataccompanytheEV-1andEV-2

units,asappropriate.

7.2Autopilotcommissioning—main

differencesbetweenEvolutionand

SPXsystems

TheEvolutionsystemprovidesanumberoffeatures

toimproveuponthecommissioningprocessrequired

byexistingSPXandsomeotherautopilotsystems.

•Built-inheadingandattitudesensor—no

additionaluxgatecompassrequired.

•Automaticset-up—theruddergain,counter

rudder,manualcompasscalibrationandautolearn

settingsrequiredforexistingSPXsystemsareno

longerrequired.Thisresultsinagreatlysimplied

docksidecalibrationprocessforEvolutionautopilot

systems.

p70s/p70Rs

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Default Chapter5
- Table of Contents5
Chapter 1 Important Information7
- TFT Displays8
- Water Ingress8
- Disclaimer8
- EMC Installation Guidelines8
- Suppression Ferrites8
- Connections to Other Equipment8
- Declaration of Conformity8
- Product Disposal8
- Warranty Registration9
- IMO and SOLAS9
- Technical Accuracy9
Chapter 2 Document and Product Information11
- Document Information12
- Product Overview13
Chapter 3 Planning the Installation15
- Installation Checklist16
- Parts Supplied16
- Compatible Autopilot Systems17
- Software Updates17
- Tools18
- System Protocols18
- Warnings and Cautions19
- General Location Requirements19
- Unit Dimensions20
Chapter 4 Cables and Connections21
- General Cabling Guidance22
- Connections Overview22
- Seatalk Ng® Power Supply23
- Cable Ferrite Installation25
- Seatalk Ng® Connection25
- Seatalk Connection26
- NMEA 2000 Network Connection27
Chapter 5 Installation29
- Bezel Removal30
- Removing the Keypad30
- Mounting31
- Refitting the Keypad32
Chapter 6 Getting Started33
- Pilot Controls34
- Before Using Your Product35
- Powering the Pilot Controller on35
- Completing the Startup Wizard36
- Pilot Functions36
- Display Settings37
- Multiple Data Sources (MDS) Overview38
Chapter 7 Commissioning - Evolution Autopilot System41
- Evolution Autopilot Installation42
- Autopilot Commissioning - Main Differences between Evolution and SPX Systems42
- Autopilot Response Levels43
- Initial Setup and Commissioning43
- Powering the Pilot Controller on44
- Using the Set-Up Wizard45
- Using the Dockside Wizard45
- Adjusting the Hard-Over Time - Evolution47
- Compass Linearization - Evolution Autopilots47
- Compass Lock49
Chapter 8 Commissioning - SPX and Smartpilot Systems51
- SPX and Smartpilot Autopilot Installation52
- Pilot Response52
- Initial Setup and Commissioning53
- Powering the Pilot Controller on53
- Using the Set-Up Wizard54
- Dockside Calibration55
- Dealer Settings56
- Adjusting the Hard-Over Time - Smartpilot and SPX57
- Sea Trial Calibration57
- Checking Autopilot Operation59
Chapter 9 Pilot Modes61
- Auto62
- Mode Menu63
- Patterns63
- Track Mode64
- Wind Vane Mode (Sailing Boats Only)66
- Power Steer68
- Jog Steer (Tiller Pilots Only)69
- Shortcut Key69
Chapter 10 Pilot Views71
- Available Pilot Views72
- Graphical View72
- Large View73
- Standard View73
- Multiple View74
- View75
- Setting the Pilot View75
- Setting up Data Boxes75
Chapter 11 Pilot Controller Alarms77
- Alarms78
Chapter 12 Set up Menu Options83
- Set up Menu84
- Autopilot Calibration Menu84
- User Preferences Menu92
- System Set-Up Menu94
- Diagnostics Menu95
Chapter 13 Maintenance97
- Routine Equipment Checks98
- Product Cleaning98
- Cleaning the Display Screen99
- Cleaning the Display Case99
- Cleaning the Sun Cover100
Chapter 14 System Checks and Troubleshooting101
- Troubleshooting102
- Power up Troubleshooting103
- System Data Troubleshooting104
- Miscellaneous Troubleshooting105
- Performing a Factory Reset106
Chapter 15 Technical Specification107
- Technical Specification108
Chapter 16 Technical Support109
- Raymarine Product Support and Servicing110
- Learning Resources111
Chapter 17 Spares and Accessories113
- Spares and Accessories114
- Seatalk116
- Seatalk Ng Cable Kits116
- Seatalk Accessories119
Appendix A Supported NMEA 2000 PGN List121
Appendix B Software Releases121

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