Overview

The Simrad 000-15597-002 is an autopilot gateway that interfaces a Simrad pilot computer with Volvo Penta EVC and IPS drive systems.

It is used when a Simrad NAC-D autopilot computer needs to connect to the Volvo drive network, and it can also be used with an SG05 pilot computer. In these Volvo EVC and IPS installations, the gateway is the required interface that allows the autopilot system to be commissioned and used normally.

This is a fit-critical component for Volvo-equipped boats where steering integration runs through EVC and IPS, so it is worth confirming your exact Volvo system and the Simrad pilot computer model before ordering.

Key features

• Autopilot gateway for Volvo Penta EVC and IPS drive installations.
• Required interface for connecting a Simrad NAC-D autopilot computer to Volvo EVC and IPS drives.
• Can be used with an SG05 pilot computer in Volvo EVC and IPS systems.
• Compatible with Simrad EV2 autopilot installations that need Volvo EVC and IPS integration.
• Intended for boats with Volvo EVC and IPS drive systems rather than conventional steering setups without EVC and IPS.

Compatibility and fit

This gateway is for Volvo Penta installations that use EVC and IPS drives. Match it to the Simrad pilot computer in the boat, such as an NAC-D or SG05, and verify that the rest of the autopilot system is configured for a Volvo EVC and IPS integration.

Installation and setup

Mount the gateway in a location that stays dry and protected, close enough to the pilot computer and the Volvo system connections to keep cable runs tidy. Since this module sits in the steering control chain between the Simrad autopilot and the Volvo EVC and IPS system, installation and commissioning are typically handled by an experienced marine electronics installer, followed by the normal autopilot dockside checks and sea trial.

Use cases on board

This is a good match for Volvo IPS boats and other Volvo EVC installations where you want the Simrad autopilot to steer through the Volvo drive system rather than adding separate steering hardware. It is also relevant for refits where the Simrad autopilot computer is being upgraded, but the boat remains on Volvo EVC and IPS.