Autopilot remote control RCU-1

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Product Overview
A wireless autopilot remote controller designed for powerboats and sailboats. Bright colour display, Point-and-Go navigation and Solo Sailor safety mode provide handheld control of an Evolution-series autopilot system.

Key Features

• Wireless autopilot control: engage, disengage and command Evolution-series autopilots from anywhere onboard (requires WG-1 gateway).
• Bright, sunlight-viewable colour display with single-hand ergonomic operation.
• Point-and-Go navigation: aim the RCU-1 in the direction you want the autopilot to follow.
• Solo Sailor Mode: automatically points the boat into the wind if a wearer-overboard is detected.
• Live navigation data on the handheld: heading, speed, depth, wind and waypoint information.
• Long battery life: powered by 2 x AA (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH/NiCd), up to 30 days continuous use with suitable cells.
• Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity; line-of-sight range to WG-1 up to approx. 30 m (98 ft).
• Marine-ready construction with IP67 ingress protection; suitable for above-deck and below-deck use.

What the RCU-1 Does and Compatibility
The RCU-1 provides instant handheld control of Evolution-series autopilots. It is compatible only with Evolution-series pilots; SPX, X-Series and legacy SeaTalk-1 autopilots are not compatible. The WG-1 wireless gateway is required for installation and supports up to three RCU-1 remotes simultaneously.

What’s in the box (supplied parts)
Items supplied with the RCU-1:

• RCU-1 Autopilot Remote
• Cradle
• 2 x AA batteries
• 2 x self tapping screws
• Documentation pack
• Lanyard

Specifications

• Model: RCU-1
• Handset dimensions (H x W x D): 150.87 mm x 59.83 mm x 31.51 mm
• Weight (remote with batteries): 190 g
• Battery: 2 x AA (Alkaline, Lithium, Rechargeable NiMH/NiCd)
• Battery life: up to 30 days continuous use (with suitable AA cells)
• Operating temperature: -25°C to +55°C
• Storage temperature: -30°C to +70°C
• Humidity: up to 95% @ 40°C
• Ingress protection: IP67
• Installation: above-deck or below-deck
• AHRS: 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis gyroscope
• Magnetic compass accuracy: Static ±1° RMS; Dynamic ±5° RMS
• Pitch, Roll, Yaw accuracy: ±1°
• Sensor update rate (heading/pitch/roll/turn rate): 10 Hz
• Bluetooth: Version 5.1; connection range up to 30 m line-of-sight
• Wireless range to WG-1 gateway: approx. 30 m
• Compliance: UKCA, CE, WEEE, FCC, ISED and regional approvals as applicable