Evolution EV-100 Tiller Sail Autopilot

Evolution Autopilots combine advanced aerospace guidance technology with Raymarine’s marine autopilot expertise to deliver a new level of accurate autopilot control. Evolution has no need of a setup compass swing or calibration, and does not need to be adjusted to the boat in which it is installed. This innovative breakthrough in autopilot intelligence uses Evolution AI™ control algorithms which enable Evolution autopilots to perceive their environment and instantly calculate and evolve steering commands to maximize performance. The result is precise and confident course keeping, regardless of vessel speed or sea conditions.

At the heart of the Evolution system is the ultra-compact, EV sensor core—a nine-axis heading sensor and full-function course computer. Around the same size as a typical marine GPS sensor, the EV sensor core can be bracket-mounted or flush-mounted horizontally, and can be installed above or below deck (it’s IPX6 water-resistant) as space and practicality dictate.

EV-1 uses SeaTalk^ng cabling for a single power and data connection to the SeaTalk^ng bus and the Actuator Control Unit (ACU) which connects to the same bus to provide power and signal to a Raymarine hydraulic or mechanical autopilot drive system.

Autopilot control is via the p70 control head. Setting-up an Evolution autopilot takes just 30 seconds; select the boat type—large power, small power, or sail; select the drive type—hydraulic, mechanical, or outboard; and choose the performance level—performance, cruise, or leisure, it is as easy as that.

NOTE1: When sizing an Evolution system for your boat, always take the fully laden displacement weight of your vessel into account, this is often 20% above the designed displacement.

NOTE2: Evolution Autopilots communicate via SeaTalk^ng. A SeaTalk^ng to NMEA Converter Kit (E22158) may be required to connect older Raymarine or non-Raymarine displays. Raymarine software version 1.21 is also a minimum requirement.

EV-100 Tiller is designed for tiller steered sailboats. The p70 autopilot control head is a push-button controller designed primarily for sailboats. Advanced LED backlighting offers low power consumption and delivers vibrant color and contrast. Wide horizontal and vertical viewing angles ensure the display can be seen clearly. SeaTalk^ng networking enables a single cable connection for power and data. The tiller drive unit is compact and unobtrusive and is Smart Rudder Sense™ enabled, so a rudder reference sensor is not required.

• Boat Type: Tiller-steered sailboats
• Boat Displacement: To 13,200lb.
• Drive Type: Recirculating ball drive
• Controls: p70
• Draw: EV-1: 30mA, ACU-100: 300mA-7A; Control head: 134mA
• Included Equipment: EV-1 Sensor Core, ACU-100 Actuator Control Unit, p70 Control Head, Tiller Drive and necessary cables for system connectivity
• Data Interface: SeaTalk^ng, NMEA 2000
• Warranty: Three years (with product registration)