Raymarine SmartController Wireless Autopilot Remote, For SeaTalk, Base Station, 10 m Range

Overview

The Raymarine E15023 is a SmartController wireless remote and instrument repeater for Raymarine SeaTalk autopilot systems, supplied with the wireless base station for connection to the onboard SeaTalk network. It lets you steer by autopilot and view key instrument or navigation data from the helm, cockpit, deck, or another spot on board without standing directly in front of the main display.

The handset uses a 64 x 127 dot matrix display with backlighting, so course and instrument information can be read in changing light. It supports up to eight user-definable data pages with single, dual, or four-line layouts, and it can show a graphical CDI display for course deviation checks while underway.

Wireless range is up to 32 ft (10 m) from the base station. The rechargeable handset charges through the SeaTalk-powered mounting cradle, with battery life rated up to two weeks on a single charge, making it practical for regular cruising, sailing, and fishing use where autopilot access from more than one position is useful.

Key features

• Wireless control for Raymarine SeaTalk autopilot systems, with the ability to change course and monitor instrument data away from the main helm display
• 64 x 127 dot matrix display with backlighting for readable data in daylight changes and after dark
• Up to eight user-definable data pages with single, dual, or four-line layouts
• Graphical CDI display for quick course deviation reference while navigating
• Wireless range up to 32 ft (10 m) from the base station
• Rechargeable handset with charging through the SeaTalk-powered mounting cradle
• Battery life rated up to two weeks on a single charge
• Keylock security helps prevent unintended button presses
• Raised Standby button makes the control easier to identify by feel at night
• Displays local and system alarms from the SeaTalk network
• Functions as a full wireless autopilot controller, but does not calibrate the autopilot
• System can be expanded with additional base stations for more coverage and additional handsets for more users

Compatibility and integration

This SmartController is built for Raymarine SeaTalk networks, so it is most relevant for boats already running a compatible Raymarine autopilot and SeaTalk instrument system. The base station connects into the existing SeaTalk network, allowing the handset to act as both an autopilot remote and a wireless instrument repeater.

For buyers replacing an older remote or adding control away from the helm, the key fit check is the onboard network. This unit is for SeaTalk systems, not a standalone remote for unrelated autopilot brands or networks.

Installation and setup

The included wireless base station is the link between the handset and the boat's SeaTalk system. Mount the base station where it can communicate reliably with the areas where the remote will be used, then connect it to the SeaTalk network and power path as required for that system.

The charging cradle keeps the handset ready between trips and avoids disposable batteries. On a cruising sailboat or powerboat, that makes the remote easy to keep near the helm, companionway, nav station, or another regular watch position.

Use on board

This remote is a strong match for skippers who want autopilot control while moving around the cockpit, trimming sails, watching fishing lines, or checking the deck without losing access to course control and key instrument data. It is especially useful where the main pilot control head is not visible from every working position on board.

What's included

• SmartController wireless remote
• Wireless base station