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Raymarine E70096 User Manual

Raymarine E70096
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© 2020 Raymarine UK Limited
87180-5Document number:
09-2020Date:
English (en-US)
Installation instructions
EVOLUTION AUTOPILOT
EV-1 / ACU-100 / ACU-150
ACU-200 / ACU-300 / ACU-400

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Raymarine E70096 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRaymarine
ModelE70096
CategoryAutopilot System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information

Safety Warnings and Cautions

General safety warnings and cautions for installation and operation.

Product Information and Disclaimers

Disclaimers, product compliance, and connection guidelines.

Product Disposal and Warranty

Product disposal instructions and warranty registration information.

System Guidelines and Accuracy

Usage scope, regulations, and technical document accuracy.

Document Information

Handbook Information

Details about the handbook, applicable products, and related documentation.

Document Illustrations and Conventions

Guidance on document illustrations and text conventions used.

Product and System Overview

Product Overview

Description of the Evolution autopilot system components and features.

Required Additional Components

Lists essential, recommended, and optional components for system completion.

SeaTalkng ® Protocol

Explanation of the SeaTalkng ® networking protocol.

Multiple Data Sources (MDS)

Raymarine scheme for managing multiple data sources on a network.

System Examples

Illustrative diagrams of typical Evolution autopilot system configurations.

Compatible Autopilot Controllers

Lists compatible autopilot controllers for the Evolution system.

Compatible Drive Units

Details on compatible drive units based on drive category and ACU.

Software Updates

Information on how to update product software for performance improvements.

Parts Supplied

Parts Supplied - EV-1 and EV-2

List of parts included with the EV-1 and EV-2 sensor.

Parts Supplied - ACU-100, ACU-150

List of parts included with the ACU-100 and ACU-150.

Parts Supplied - ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400

List of parts included with the ACU-200, ACU-300, and ACU-400.

Product Dimensions

Dimensions - EV-1 and EV-2

Physical dimensions of the EV-1 and EV-2 sensor unit.

Dimensions - ACU-100, ACU-150

Physical dimensions of the ACU-100 and ACU-150 units.

Dimensions - ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400

Physical dimensions of the ACU-200, ACU-300, and ACU-400 units.

Installation Sequence

Installation Checklist

A checklist of activities required for system installation.

Location Requirements

Warnings and Cautions

Important warnings and cautions related to component placement.

Potential Ignition Source

Guidance on avoiding installation near potential ignition sources.

EV-1 and EV-2 Location Requirements

Specific location requirements for mounting the EV-1 and EV-2 sensor.

ACU Location Requirements

Specific location requirements for mounting the ACU units.

Compass Safe Distance

Guidelines for maintaining safe distances from magnetic compasses.

EMC Installation Guidelines

Recommendations for ensuring optimal Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) performance.

Installation

EV-1 Installation

Instructions for installing the EV-1 Attitude Heading Reference Sensor.

ACU Installation

Instructions for mounting and connecting the ACU-100 and ACU-150.

ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400 Mounting

Instructions for mounting and connecting the ACU-200, ACU-300, and ACU-400.

Drive Unit Installation

References to dedicated installation instructions for various autopilot drive units.

EV-1 Connections

General Cabling Guidance

Best practices for cable type, length, routing, strain relief, and shielding.

Connections Overview - EV-1 and EV-2

Diagram showing connection ports on the EV-1 and EV-2 units.

Connecting SeaTalkng ® Cables

Procedure for connecting SeaTalkng ® cables to the sensor unit.

Power Connection - EV-1

Information on powering the EV-1 unit via the SeaTalkng ® backbone.

SeaTalkng ® System Loading

Understanding Load Equivalency Number (LEN) for SeaTalkng ® system configuration.

Power Distribution - SeaTalkng ®

Recommendations for powering the SeaTalkng ® backbone.

ACU-100 / ACU-150 Connections

ACU-100, ACU-150 Connections Overview

Diagram showing connection points on the ACU-100 and ACU-150.

Example: Evolution recommended system ACU-100, ACU-150

Diagram illustrating a typical recommended system setup for ACU-100/150.

Power Connection - ACU-100, ACU-150

Details on power connection, colors, fuses, and circuit protection.

Grounding - Dedicated Drain Wire Required

Instructions for proper grounding of the ACU units.

Power and Drive Cables

Electrical considerations for power and drive cable runs and sizing.

Power and Drive Cable Selection

Table for selecting appropriate cable size based on drive type, voltage, and length.

Drive (motor) connection - ACU-100, ACU-150

Instructions for connecting the drive motor to the ACU-100/150.

SeaTalkng ® connection - ACU-100, ACU-150

Procedure for connecting the ACU to the SeaTalkng ® backbone.

Rudder Angle Reference Sensor Connection

Importance and procedure for connecting a rudder angle sensor to the ACU.

ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400 Connections

Connections Overview - ACU-200

Diagram of connection ports on the ACU-200.

Connections Overview - ACU-300

Diagram of connection ports on the ACU-300.

Connections Overview - ACU-400

Diagram of connection ports on the ACU-400.

Making Connections

References to sections for connecting system components to the ACU.

Example: Evolution recommended system ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400

Diagram illustrating a typical recommended system setup for ACU-200/300/400.

Power Connection - ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400

Details on power connection, fuses, and circuit protection for ACU-200/300/400.

Grounding - Dedicated Drain Wire Required

Instructions for proper grounding of the ACU units.

Motor (drive) and Clutch Connection - ACU-200 and ACU-400

Instructions for connecting drive motor and clutch to ACU-200/400.

Clutch Power Output

Information on clutch power output and its impact on the SeaTalkng ® backbone.

Clutch Voltage Switch

Ensuring correct clutch voltage switch setting on the ACU.

Solenoid (drive) and Bypass Valve Connection - ACU-300

Instructions for connecting solenoid and bypass valves to the ACU-300.

VMU Adapter Connection - ACU-400

Procedure for connecting the ACU-400 to ZF-Marine VMU using an adapter.

SeaTalkng ® Connection - ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400

Procedure for connecting ACU-200/300/400 to the SeaTalkng ® backbone.

SeaTalkng ® Power Switch (ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400 only)

Operation of the SeaTalkng ® power switch on the ACU for backbone power.

Sleep Switch Connection

Connecting a sleep switch to disable autopilot operation.

Rudder Angle Reference Sensor Connection

Importance and procedure for connecting rudder angle sensor to ACU-100/150.

SeaTalk ® Pilot Controller Connection

Connecting legacy SeaTalk pilot controllers via a converter.

System Checks and Troubleshooting

Post-Installation Checks

Checks to perform after installation and before system commissioning.

Autopilot System Setup

Essential steps for proper autopilot system commissioning.

Rudder Damping Levels and Deadband Angles

Adjusting rudder damping for optimal autopilot performance.

Alarms

Explanation of autopilot system alarms, possible causes, and solutions.

LED Indications - EV-1

Interpreting LED status indicators on the EV-1 unit.

LED Indications - ACU

Interpreting LED status indicators on the ACU units.

Operation

Evolution Autopilot Operation Instructions

Guidance on operating the autopilot system via control units or MFDs.

Maintenance

Service and Maintenance

Information on product service, maintenance, and authorized repair.

Routine Equipment Checks

Recommended routine checks for ensuring reliable equipment operation.

Product Cleaning

Best practices for cleaning the autopilot system components.

Technical Support

Raymarine Product Support and Servicing

Information on accessing Raymarine's support, warranty, and repair services.

Learning Resources

Resources for learning more about Raymarine products, including videos and training.

Technical Specification

Technical Specification - EV-1 and EV-2

Detailed technical specifications for the EV-1 and EV-2 sensor units.

Technical Specification - ACU-100, ACU-150

Detailed technical specifications for the ACU-100 and ACU-150 units.

Technical Specification - ACU-200, ACU-300, ACU-400

Detailed technical specifications for the ACU-200, ACU-300, and ACU-400 units.

Spares and Accessories

Spare Parts

List of available spare parts and their part numbers.

Evolution SeaTalkng ® Cable Kit

Information about the Evolution SeaTalkng ® cable kit and its contents.

SeaTalkng ® Cables and Accessories

Catalog of SeaTalkng ® cables and accessories for system expansion.

Appendix A NMEA 2000 Sentences (PGNs) - EV-1 and EV-2

Appendix B NMEA 2000 Sentences (PGNs) - ACU

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