Raymarine
Raymarine RCU-1 Wireless Autopilot Remote with WG-1 Wireless Gateway
Pickup available at Mercury Yacht Harbour
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Description
This kit (E70718) contains everything needed to add wireless remote control to a Raymarine Evolution autopilot: the RCU-1 handheld remote and the WG-1 Wireless Gateway, paired at the factory so the remote connects as soon as it is switched on. Wear the remote on its lanyard or leave it in its cradle, and engage the pilot, make course changes or drop back to standby while you trim, work on deck or tend fishing gear.
The RCU-1 has a sunlight-viewable colour screen with up to six pages of NMEA 2000 data, Point and Go course setting (aim the remote where you want to go), and safety features including Solo Sailor mode for single-handed sailing and a Lost Connection MOB alarm. The handset is IP67 rated and runs on two AA batteries. The WG-1 is a compact puck that takes its 12 V supply from the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 network (LEN 1), is rated IPx6 / IPx7 and can sit above or below decks. It supports up to three RCU-1 remotes, so you can add more handsets (A80835) later.
The RCU-1 works only with Raymarine Evolution autopilots (EV-1 or EV-2 sensor on software v3.21 or later) and is designed to work alongside a main pilot controller: a p70-series head or an Axiom / Axiom 2 chartplotter. If you would like a hand checking your system before you order, our team is happy to advise.
PRODUCT DETAILS
- RCU-1 wireless autopilot remote and WG-1 Wireless Gateway, supplied pre-paired
- Handheld control of Raymarine Evolution autopilots from anywhere on board, up to around 30 m line of sight
- Point and Go course setting, Solo Sailor mode and Lost Connection MOB alarm
- Sunlight-viewable colour screen with up to six pages of NMEA 2000 data
- IP67 handset powered by 2 x AA batteries (supplied)
- WG-1 connects to SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 (adaptor cable supplied), 12 V network powered, LEN 1, IPx6 / IPx7
- One gateway supports up to three RCU-1 remotes
- RCU-1 Autopilot Remote Control
- Cradle
- 2 x AA alkaline batteries
- 2 x self-tapping screws (for the cradle)
- Lanyard
- Documentation pack
- WG-1 Wireless Gateway (pre-paired to the remote)
- Waterproof gasket
- 3 x M4 threaded studs and finger nuts (gateway mounting)
- SeaTalkng to DeviceNet adaptor cable
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General
| Product type | Wireless handheld autopilot remote |
| Model | RCU-1 |
| Raymarine part number | E70718 (RCU-1 with WG-1 Wireless Gateway) |
| Supplied as | RCU-1 remote and WG-1 Wireless Gateway, supplied pre-paired |
Compatibility
| Autopilot systems | Raymarine Evolution-series autopilots only |
| Evolution sensor software | EV-1 / EV-2 sensor core on software v3.21 or later |
| Not compatible with | SPX, X-Series, SeaTalk 1 and third-party autopilots |
| Wireless gateway | WG-1 Wireless Gateway (R70947) required for every installation |
| Main pilot controller required | p70-series control head, or Axiom / Axiom 2-series chartplotter (the RCU-1 cannot be the only autopilot controller) |
| Chartplotter software | Axiom / Axiom 2: LightHouse 4 v4.11.103 or later |
| Remotes per gateway | Up to 3 RCU-1 remotes per WG-1 (with no other wireless devices paired) |
Autopilot modes
| Supported | Steer to Heading, Steer to Navigation, Steer to Wind (apparent or true), Steer to Polar, Power Steer |
| Not supported | Pattern (trolling patterns), Jog Steer |
| Safety features | Point and Go, Solo Sailor mode (sailing boats, steer-to-wind), Man Overboard and Lost Connection MOB alarm |
Display and data
| Screen | Full colour LCD, viewable in direct sunlight |
| Data pages | Up to 6 pages of NMEA 2000 data (1, 2 or 4 cells per page) |
| Alarm | Built-in buzzer |
Wireless
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.1 to the WG-1 Wireless Gateway |
| Range | Up to 30 m (98.43 ft) with clear line of sight |
AHRS sensor
| Sensors | 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis magnetometer, 3-axis gyroscope |
| Magnetic compass accuracy | Static ±1° RMS, dynamic ±5° RMS |
| Pitch, roll and yaw accuracy | ±1° |
| Update rate | 10 Hz (heading, pitch, roll, rate of turn) |
Power
| Batteries | 2 x AA (alkaline batteries supplied) |
| Supported battery types | Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable (NiMH / NiCd, charged outside the remote) |
Physical
| Height (handset) | 150.87 mm (5.94 in) |
| Width (handset) | 59.83 mm (2.36 in) |
| Depth (handset) | 31.51 mm (1.24 in) |
| Weight (remote with batteries) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Buoyancy | Does not float (lanyard and cradle supplied) |
Environmental
| Waterproof rating | IP67 |
| Operating temperature | -25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F) |
| Humidity | Up to 95% at 40 °C (104 °F) |
| Location | Above or below decks |
WG-1 Wireless Gateway
| Function | Links up to 3 Raymarine Bluetooth devices (e.g. RCU-1) to the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 network |
| Network connection | NMEA 2000 DeviceNet connector; SeaTalkng to DeviceNet adaptor cable supplied |
| Supply voltage | 12 V dc via the SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 network (operating range 9 V to 16 V dc, protected up to 32 V dc) |
| Power consumption | 50 mA max. |
| LEN (NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number) | 1 |
| Waterproof rating | IPx6, IPx7 |
| Dimensions | 108.48 mm (4.27 in) diameter x 26.61 mm (1.05 in) high |
| Weight (gateway only) | 129 g (4.55 oz) |
| Operating temperature | -25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to 158 °F) |
| Relative humidity | 93% |
| Mounting | Surface or bulkhead, above or below decks; pole/rail (A80370) and deck mounting (A80437) kits available separately |
Conformance
| Product markings | UKCA, CE, FCC, ISED, Australia / New Zealand compliance mark |
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- RCU-1 & WG-1 Installation Instructions (87492 Rev 3, EN)
- RCU-1 Operation Instructions (81426 Rev 4, EN)
- RCU-1 Cradle Mounting Template (87491 Rev 1)
- UK Declaration of Conformity (RCU-1)
- EU Declaration of Conformity (RCU-1)
- WG-1 Wireless Gateway Installation Instructions (87493 Rev 2, EN)
- WG-1 Wireless Gateway Mounting Template (87496 Rev 1)
- UK Declaration of Conformity (WG-1)
- EU Declaration of Conformity (WG-1)
- WG-1 Cybersecurity Compliance Statement (89332 Rev 1)
