Raymarine ACU specifications and device compatibility
Digital Skipper |27/09, 2024

When it comes to choosing the right Autopilot Control Unit (ACU) for your system, it is important to understand the various specifications and compatibility requirements. In this blog post, we will dive deep into the specifications of different ACU models and their compatibility with various drive types. The table below provides an overview of the key specifications for each ACU model, including maximum continuous drive output, transient maximum current, clutch drive output, and much more.
EVOLUTION ACU POWER SPECIFICATIONS | ACU 100 | ACU 150 | ACU 200 | ACU 300 | ACU 400 |
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Max Continuous Drive Output | 7A | 12A | 15A | 5A | 30A |
Transient Max Current (@200ms) | 10 | 30 | 10 | 60 | |
Clutch Drive Output Rating | n/a | n/a | 2 | 2 | 3 |
SeaTalk NG Supply Current | n/a | n/a | 3 | 3 | 3 |
ACU Fuse Ratings: | |||||
Power Fuse | 10 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 40 |
SeaTalk NG Fuse | n/a | n/a | 3 | 3 | 3 |
CURRENT LIMITS SET by DRIVE TYPE | |||||
SOLENOID (Constant running Pump) | n/a | n/a | n/a | 5 | n/a |
WHEEL DRIVE | 5 | 5 | 5 | n/a | 5 |
TILLER | 5 | 5 | 5 | n/a | 5 |
IO STERN | n/a | n/a | 10 | n/a | 10 |
VERADO | n/a | n/a | 10 | n/a | 10 |
SPORTS DRIVE | n/a | n/a | 15 | n/a | 15 |
TYPE 1 LINEAR | n/a | n/a | 10 | n/a | 10 |
TYPE 2 LINEAR | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 30 |
TYPE 2 HYDRAULIC LINEAR | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 30 |
TYPE 3 HYDRAULIC LINEAR | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 30 |
TYPE ROTARY 1 | n/a | n/a | 10 | n/a | 10 |
TYPE ROTARY 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 30 |
TYPE 0.5 HYDRAULIC PUMP | 8 | 8 | 10 | n/a | 10 |
TYPE 1 HYDRAULIC PUMP | 8 | 12 | 10 | n/a | 10 |
TYPE 2 HYDRAULIC PUMP | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 30 |
TYPE 3 HYDRAULIC PUMP | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | 30 |