Software for Raymarine Evolution Autopilot ACU

Software for:
ACU100/ACU150/ACU200/ACU300/ACU400
Version:
v3.04
Date Released:
November 2019
Additional Notes:
The Autopilot requires recalibrating after the update is complete, refer to Software Update Information section below.

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Select the software update below depending on which Multifunction Display (MFD) you will be using to perform the Remote Update.

Before You Update

Warning a/c/e/eS/gS Series - Updating via a/c/e/eS/gS Series display. MFD software must be at level v13.37 and above - Click here to update your MFD

Warning G Series - Updating via G Series system. System software must be at level v4.49 and above - Click here to update your MFD

Warning Pilot System - You must update EV Sensor before updating your ACU

Current MFDs

AXIOM/AXIOM Pro

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eS Series

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a/c/e/gS Series

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Retired / Legacy MFDs

G Series

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E Wide

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C Wide

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E Classic

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C Classic

Unavailable

A Classic

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Update Instructions

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Operating Manual

IMPORTANT TERMS OF DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE

Firmware update processes are done at your own risk. Before initiating the update process be sure to backup and make copies of all important files.

If the firmware process is interrupted your product may not function properly, therefore do not interrupt the process and ensure the unit is on a reliable power supply. Damage caused by incomplete upgrades will not be covered by Raymarine warranty.

By Downloading the software, you agree to these terms.

Open Source GPL/LGPL

Some Raymarine products contain software code developed by third parties that are covered by open source GPL and LGPL software license agreements. You can view the third party license agreements by visiting the Manuals and Documents section of our website.

To access the open source GPL and LGPL licensed executables click here

Software Update Information

Info: a/c/e/eS/gS Download - This download now contains the following additional product updates: Pilots – Evolution ACU, Evolution CCU, p70

Note: The included R4 pilot software requires recalibration of the autopilot once complete. Learn how to setup / recalibrate Evolution Autopilot here

ACU Software History

Version	Release Date	Features
v3.04	Nov 2017	Changes to the Damping levels. Increased at the top levels
v2.23	Apr 2017	Initial Release for the ACU150
v2.17	May 2016	Note: The EV-1 MUST also be upgraded to v2.17 or higher The EV-1 must also be upgraded FIRST The P70/P70R must be upgraded to v3.05 or higher ACU300 Solenoid drive steering improvements to reduce helm oscillation & over activity Joystick Operation improvements NMEA2000 improvements
v1.13	Dec 2015	Corrects a communications issue on ST^ngwhen a Mercury Gateway is also connected onto the same bus for Engine Data onto an MFD. This could cause the Evolution Pilot to report the error message "Drive Stopped" or "No Pilot"
v1.12	July 2015	The new software rectifies a steering performance issue where some sail boat users have experienced degraded steering performance in Auto mode while sailing up or down wind in gusty medium to heavy wind and sea conditions. The degraded performance is more prone to occur if sailing with a large amount of standing helm due to increasing weather helm. The software change only effects Pilots set to Drive Type Linear or Rotary (mechanical drive units).
v1.10	Sept 2014	Improved SeaTalk^ng bus address claim handling Rudder dampening changed to give higher dead band on ACU300
v1.06	Feb 2014	Hydro-Balance™ Now prevents the Pilot from disengaging when typically connected to a third party product on NMEA2000 causing the CCU to transmit its product information message more than once Hydraulic Drive Type is now selectable in Pilot Dockside Commissioning and updated in the ACU
v1.00	2013	INITIAL RELEASE