The EV-DBW Pilot system is an advanced, digital autopilot for boats with drive-by-wire electronic steering. The Volvo edition of EV-DBW comes complete with with all the necessary hardware and cabling to connect to a Volvo Penta IPS or Aquamatic propulsion system.

The EV-2 sensor core communicates directly with the boat’s digital steering system using CAN bus communication for accurate, reliable autopilot control.

The EV-DBW Volvo Edition pilot kit includes the p70Rs color, rotary autopilot controller, EV-2 sensor core, ECI-100 Engine and Control Interface, Volvo EVC link cable, Volvo Y-loom cable, and an Evolution cabling kit.

EV-DBW Volvo Edition Pilot Key Features

Works with Volvo Penta IPS and Aquamatic propulsion and steering systems
Engine data interface and Volvo-specific cabling included
SeaTalk^NG/NMEA2000 for networking with instruments and chartplotters
Requires no complicated setup or autopilot calibration.
Includes the EV-2 sensor core. An intelligent 9-axis heading sensor that uses aerospace guidance technology to adapt and evolve to changing sea conditions and vessel dynamics

Technical Specification

Specification	Details
System Pack Part Number	T70214
Sensor Core Component Part Number	E70097 (EV-2 Sensor Core)
Sensor Technology	9-axis solid-state sensor (AHRS – Attitude Heading Reference System)
Nominal Supply Voltage	12V DC (powered via SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000 bus)
Operating Voltage Range	9V DC to 16V DC
Power Consumption	30 mA
LEN (Load Equivalency Number)	1
Data Connections	1 x SeaTalkng / NMEA 2000, 1 x DeviceNet (CAN bus connection to Volvo EVC interface)
Compatible Steering Systems	Volvo Penta IPS and Aquamatic Drive-by-Wire (EVC) propulsion systems
Calibration / Setup	Automatic self-calibration (no heading calibration or dockside trial required)
Operating Temperature	-20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
Storage Temperature	-30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
Relative Humidity	Max 93% non-condensing
Waterproof Rating	IPX6 / IPX7