The Simrad SG05 is a gateway for interfacing the AP24 and AP28 autopilot systems to Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC). It contains the steering computer and provides interface to other system components.
It communicates on the proprietary SimNet data and control network to establish a reliable digital communication and power distribution between the units in the autopilot system as well as other Simrad Yachting products.
SimNet provides high speed data transfer and control of Simrad Yachtingn products integrated in a total steering and navigation system.
Volvo Penta Interface
The EVC connect point is a connector on the Volvo Penta Autopilot Interface kit. It can be ordered from Volvo Penta under P/N 3819744