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Description

The Bluetooth-based RCU-1 remote control allows you to operate all Raymarine EV-generation autopilots from anywhere on board. Ideal for maneuvers or sail changes on deck and for solo sailors. Just as you’re used to on the cockpit display, you can easily change course in 1- or 10-degree increments. The Point and Go feature is brand new: simply point the control unit in a direction or at a target and steer in that direction with the push of a button. You can preset via software how long this course should be steered.

A brand-new safety feature is the available Solo Sailor mode: If the skipper (or a crew member) goes overboard with the remote control, causing the connection between the base station and the RCU to be lost, the RCU steers the boat into the wind. This requires a system with a wind sensor installed. Note: The Point and Go and Solo Sailor functions only work in conjunction with an Axiom chartplotter on board running at least Lighthouse version 4.11 or higher.

The RCU is operated in conjunction with the WG-1 base station, which feeds the remote control’s Bluetooth signals into the onboard network via an NMEA2000/Device Net connection and can be installed below deck. The system’s range corresponds to the range of the Bluetooth network established between the base station and the RCU-1.

The remote control runs on 2 AA batteries, which, according to the manufacturer, should last about 30 days depending on usage. In addition to autopilot data, the display can also show course, speed, depth, wind, or waypoint information if compatible Raymarine hardware such as an Axiom chartplotter or wind sensor is on board. The RCU-1 features a built-in compass, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer, and 3-axis gyroscope.

Note: The RCU-1 is not compatible with older autopilots from the SPX and X-Series, or older Seatalk1 devices.

RCU-1 Technical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 150.87 mm x 59.83 mm x 31.51 mm
  • Weight: 190 g
  • Water resistance rating: IP 67
  • Battery: AA alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable batteries
  • Bluetooth range: 30 m with clear line of sight.

WG-1

  • Dimensions: 26.61 x 108.48 mm x
  • Weight: 129 g
  • Protection class: IPX6, IPX7

Included

  • RCU-1
  • WG1 gateway
  • 6m NMEA2000 cable
  • 1m Seatalk NG to DeviceNet cable
  • 2 batteries
  • Wall mount
  • Carrying strap


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