Follow On Tiller Controllers

Compact auxiliary helm controllers providing precision power steering functionality for Evolution power boat autopilots

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Follow On Tiller Controllers

Remote Steering and Pilot Control

Raymarine’s Follow-On Tiller controller brings power steering to remote and secondary control stations anywhere onboard. The Follow-On Tiller is a simple add-on control unit for Raymarine Evolution autopilot systems and is designed for power cruising yachts or commercial vessels. With a single button press, the tiller activates Evolution’s Power Steer mode, enabling captains to send precise steering angle commands to the rudder up to 35°.

Pilot boat underway in rough weather.
Helm chair for a boat.

Key Features

  • The intuitive design lets captains make precise steering adjustments with a simple turn of the lever or dial.
  • Brings precision power steering control to remote locations and auxiliary maneuvering stations
  • Sleek, no dial, low profile design enables fits to just about anywhere, including pilot house helm chairs
  • Selectable proportional or bang-bang modes for steering or maneuvering applications
  • Simple SeaTalkng networking supports up to 4 remote tiller stations
  • Compatible with Evolution™ autopilot systems for power boats

Power Steering Options

Follow On Tiller controllers are available in 2 different models with slightly different modes of operation.      

  • Choose the Standby-Power Steer-Standby (A80532) variant for applications where you would like remote steering capability without engaging or disengaging the autopilot. Touching the activation button on the tiller controller enables Power Steer mode of the autopilot in standby mode and gives full control of rudder movement. Touching the activation button again returns the autopilot to Standby mode.
  • Choose the Auto-Power Steer-Auto (A80602) variant to make course adjustments under autopilot control. Touching the activation button will change the autopilot's status from automatic mode (engaged) to Power Steer mode, giving the captain manual control of rudder movement. Touching the activation button again returns the autopilot to Auto mode. 
Raymarine Evolution autopilot system
Water taxi underway

Two Operation Modes

The controller supports both Follow-Up and Non-Follow up modes for maximum flexibility. The controller comes pre-fitted with a return spring to bring the controller back to the 0° center position automatically upon release. The return spring can be removed if desired.

In Follow-Up-Mode the rudder follows the tiller precisely. When the tiller is released or set to 0° the rudder is set to amidships. In Non-Follow-Up mode, the rudder remains at the angle set when the controller is released or set to 0° and requires the operator to manually correct to amidships. 

Follow On Tiller Options

Choose between Standby-Power Steer-Standby operation, or Auto-Power Steer-Auto operation.

Follow On Tiller Controller with Standby-Power Steer-Standby Operation

SKU: A80532
Follow On Tiller Controller with Standby-Power Steer-Standby Operation
  • Standby-Power Steer-Standby Variant

  • Compatible with Evolution powerboat autopilots only

  • Install controllers in up to 4 steering locations using SeaTalkng networking

Follow On Tiller Controller with Auto-Power Steer-Auto Operation

SKU: A80602
Follow On Tiller Controller with Auto-Power Steer-Auto Operation
  • Auto-Power Steer-Auto Variant

  • Compatible with Evolution powerboat autopilots only

  • Install controllers in up to 4 steering locations using SeaTalkng networking

Follow On Tiller autopilot control Resources

Data connections
Supported connection protocols

SeaTalkng, NMEA 2000 (via DeviceNet adaptor)

Environmental
Relative humidity

Max. 93%

Relative humidity

Max. 93%

Waterproof rating

IPx6, IPx7

Waterproof rating

IPx6, IPx7

Storage temperature

-30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)

Storage temperature

30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to 158 °F)

Operating temperature

-25° C to +55° C (-13° F to 131° F)

Operating temperature

-25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to 131 °F)

Physical
Dimensions

Length: 133 mm (5.24 in), Width: 55 mm (2.17 in), Depth: 32.5 mm (1.28 in)

Dimensions

Height: 55 mm (2.17 in), Width: 133 mm (5.24 in), Depth: 65.2 mm (2.57 in)

Connections

1x SeaTalkng, or NMEA 2000 (via adapter)

Power
Operating voltage range

9 V dc to 16 V dc (protected up to 32 V dc)

Operating voltage range

9 V dc to 16 V dc (protected up to 32 V dc)

Power consumption

30 mA max.

Power consumption

30 mA max.

Nominal supply voltage

12 V dc (supplied by SeaTalkng)

Nominal supply voltage

12 V dc (Supplied by SeaTalkng)

LEN (NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number)

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LEN (NMEA 2000 Load Equivalency Number)

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What's in the box?


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Follow on Tiller (Standby)

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Follow on Tiller (Auto)

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Keypad

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Keypad

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Mounting gasket

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Mounting gasket

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1 m (3.28 ft) SeaTalkng elbow spur to SeaTalkng straight (White) cable

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1 m (3.28 ft) SeaTalkng elbow spur to SeaTalkng straight (White) cable

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M3 x 5mm Button Head Socket Screw and M3 Washer (used for unsprung control)

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M3 x 5mm Button Head Socket Screw and M3 Washer (used for unsprung control)

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Mounting fixings x4

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Mounting fixings x4

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Rotary Lever

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Rotary Lever

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Documentation

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Documentation