Raymarine RCU-1 Evolution Autopilot controller

Raymarine RCU-1 Evolution Autopilot Controller | Wired Remote Control

Experience unparalleled control and convenience over your Raymarine Evolution™ autopilot system with the RCU-1 Wired Autopilot Controller. Designed for sailors and powerboaters who demand immediate, reliable access to essential autopilot functions, this compact unit puts effortless command right at your fingertips. The RCU-1 is the perfect accessory for your advanced autopilot, providing a simple, tactile, and incredibly responsive interface for making on-the-fly course adjustments without needing to access your primary multifunction display. Its intuitive design ensures you can maintain perfect control in any sea condition, enhancing both safety and your overall boating experience.

Mount this versatile controller in any convenient location on your vessel—at the helm, the nav station, or on the arm of a captain’s chair. The wired connection via the SeaTalkng network guarantees rock-solid reliability, eliminating concerns about battery life or wireless signal interference. This ensures that your connection to the autopilot is always active and instantaneous. The RCU-1 is engineered to complement the sophisticated technology of your Evolution autopilot with beautifully simple operation, allowing you to focus more on the water and less on complex menus.

Key Benefits:

* Instantaneous Control: Gain immediate access to core autopilot functions with a simple and intuitive interface, perfect for quick and precise reactions.
* Ultimate Reliability: The direct wired connection to your vessel´s SeaTalkng backbone ensures a consistent, uninterrupted link to your autopilot system, providing peace of mind during critical maneuvers.
* Flexible Mounting: Its compact, surface-mount design allows for installation in virtually any location, ensuring control is always within easy reach, wherever you need it most.
* Effortless Operation: Designed with a large rotary knob and a single button, making course adjustments and engaging the autopilot is simple, even when wearing gloves or in rough seas.
* Seamless Integration: Purpose-built for the Evolution Autopilot series, it integrates flawlessly into your existing Raymarine electronics network for a cohesive and powerful navigation suite.

Main Features:

* Large, easy-to-use rotary control for course adjustments
* Single-button press to engage or disengage the autopilot
* Precise course changes in 1-degree and 10-degree increments
* Compact and unobtrusive surface-mount design
* Direct connectivity to the SeaTalkng network

Remote Controls

As a dedicated remote control, the RCU-1 provides a simple and robust interface for your Raymarine Evolution Autopilot. It acts as a secondary control point, supplementing your main p70 or p70R display. Its primary purpose is to offer quick and easy access to the most frequently used autopilot commands: engaging the system and making course alterations. This makes it an essential tool for skippers who require redundant or more conveniently located controls away from their main helm console.

Technical Specifications:

* Connectivity: SeaTalkng
* Mounting Method: Surface Mount
* Power Source: Powered via SeaTalkng Bus
* Nominal Voltage: 12V DC
* Operating Voltage Range: 10.8V to 15.6V DC
* Power Consumption: 25mA (typical)
* Waterproofing Standard: IPX6