Product Overview - Raymarine Evolution EV-2 Installation Instructions Manual

3.1 Product overview

The Evolution EV-2 is a primary heading sensor and course computer, providing autopilot control for
vessels fitted with compatible Drive-By-Wire (DBW) steering systems.
In conjunction with a separately supplied interface unit and a compatible autopilot controller, the
EV-2 enables you to directly control the vessel's steering system and provide navigation commands,
such as navigating to pre-determined tracks and waypoints for example.
The Evolution system provides a number of features to ensure ease of installation and minimal setup.
The Evolution system consists of the following components:
Item Component
1 SeaTalkng ® autopilot controller.
2 EV-2 autopilot with Attitude Heading
Reference Sensor (AHRS).
3a Drive interface unit for Volvo Penta
EVC systems (as supplied separately by
Raymarine).
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Purpose
A graphical display and interface
enabling you to issue navigation and
other operational commands to the
autopilot system.
The primary heading sensor and course
computer, incorporating an attitude
9-axis sensor. This sensor also replaces
the fluxgate compass typical in existing
autopilot systems.
Houses the main power and drive
electronics for direct connection to a
Volvo Penta Drive-By-Wire system.