Garmin Compact Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot
Starter Pack
Ideal Entry-level Autopilot System
- Includes Compact Reactor 40 CCU, ECU, pump
and other autopilot components needed to add to your compatible chartplotter
- Recommended only for single-engine outboard
boats less than 30’ long¹
- Solid-state 9-axis Attitude Heading
Reference System (AHRS)
- Minimizes heading error, course deviation,
rudder movement and power consumption while providing a comfortable ride
- Minimal commissioning and calibration
Designed for boats less than 30’ long, the
Compact Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot provides relief from manually holding the
wheel to maintain course, especially when cruising at moderate to high speeds¹.
Sit back at the helm, and enjoy your time on the water as the solid-state 9-axis
AHRS technology delivers a comfortable ride.
Offered in 3 different corepacks, this autopilot
lets you configure your autopilot setup, depending on the features you need and
how much you want to spend. Buy the starter pack (compatible chartplotter
required²), add a GHC 20 marine autopilot control unit, or add both GHC 20 and
the Shadow Drive attachment.
The autopilot is easy to install with flexible
mounting options and quick, easy commissioning. Choose a corepack with our
patented Shadow Drive technology, and simply turn the wheel to take control of
the helm; hold a constant course to re-engage. It integrates with compatible
Garmin electronics to control the autopilot from the chartplotter display. And
it can be engaged to follow an Auto Guidance path³ (requires LakeVü HD Ultra
maps or BlueChart g2 Vision HD charts).
Solid-state 9-axis AHRS
With its advanced solid-state 9-axis AHRS, Compact Reactor 40 provides you with
more flexible mounting options. In addition, this new system greatly minimizes
heading error, course deviation, rudder movement and power consumption while
providing a comfortable ride for all on board.
Reacts to Conditions
This amazing autopilot actually reacts to the sea to hold your course. Even when
the boat is pitching and rolling, you can remain confident that the Compact
Reactor 40 autopilot will keep you on your desired course.
Minimal Commissioning and Calibration
All autopilots require commissioning and calibration to work properly. We know
you just want to get on the water, so we made this process as fast and easy as
possible. That’s the power of simple.
Full Integration with Garmin Electronics
Combined with our compatible networked electronics, you can have full control of
Compact Reactor 40 from wherever you are on the boat. In addition to holding its
course in virtually all weather and wind conditions, the system can smoothly
perform a variety of preprogrammed trolling and search procedures. Plus, with
BlueChart g2 Vision HD charts (sold separately), you gain optional features such
as Auto Guidance³, which automatically steers GPS paths.
Stay in Control with Optional Shadow Drive Technology
The Compact Reactor 40 autopilot supports optional patented Shadow Drive
technology. This gives you the security of knowing you maintain control, even
when the autopilot is engaged. The Shadow Drive system automatically disengages
the autopilot if the helm is turned, giving you the freedom to maneuver the
boat. The autopilot automatically re-engages when you hold a steady course.
Connect to Networked Devices
Compact Reactor 40 can be operated directly from your compatible Garmin
chartplotter¹ screen or by using up to 3 GHC helm control units. GHC
communicates with the autopilot system via your NMEA 2000 network, so autopilot
heading data can be shared easily with other devices. This enables MARPA and
chart overlay when connected to a Garmin radar and chartplotter. An optional
handheld wireless remote control is also available.
¹Not recommended for fishing or
applications that require holding heading while trolling or at low speeds. For
applications that require precise heading control while trolling or at low
speeds, our higher-performance Reactor 40 models are recommended.
²Requires echoMAP CHIRP 5x/7x/9x chartplotter/sonar combo; ECHOMAP Plus 6x/7x/9x
chartplotter/sonar combo; GPSMAP chartplotter series
7200/7400/7600/8000/8200/8400/8500/8600; or GPSMAP chartplotter/sonar combo
series 7x2/9x2/10x2/12x2
³Auto Guidance is for planning purposes only and does not replace safe
navigation operations
Specifications
Unit dimensions, WxHxD |
4.3 " x 4.4 " x 1.9 " (10.9 x 11.2 x 4.8
cm) |
Pump dimensions, LxWxH |
6.6 " x 3.9 " x 3.3 " (16.8 x 10.0 x 8.5
cm) |
NMEA output |
NMEA 2000 |
Supply voltage |
10V to 20V |
Operating temperature |
-15° C to 70 C° (5° F to 158° F) |
What's In The Box
- Reactor 40 CCU (Course Computer Unit)
- 1.0 L Pump
- ECU (Electronic Control Unit)
- ECU power cable
- Interconnect cable
- Buzzer
- NMEA 2000 drop cables (2 meters)
- NMEA 2000 power cable
- NMEA 2000 T-connectors
- Male and female terminators
- Documentation
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