Garmin REACTOR 40 COMPACT HYDRAULIC Installation Instructions Manual - page 3
Item Description
Important Considerations
À
Helm control
(or compatible
Garmin
chartplotter)
A dedicated helm control is not included in all
autopilot packages. If you install the autopilot
without a dedicated helm control, the autopilot
CCU must be connected to the same NMEA
2000 network as a compatible Garmin
chartplotter to configure and control the autopilot
system.
Á
Helm control
data cable
You should install this cable only if you are
connecting the autopilot to optional NMEA
®
0183
devices, such as a wind sensor, a water-speed
sensor, or a GPS device (
).
NMEA 2000
power cable
You should install this cable only if you are
building a NMEA 2000 network. Do not install
this cable if there is an existing NMEA 2000
network on your boat.
You must connect the NMEA 2000 power cable
to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
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NMEA 2000
network
You must connect the helm control or
compatible Garmin chartplotter and the CCU to
a NMEA 2000 network using the included T-
connectors (
).
If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network
on your boat, you can build one using the
supplied cables and connectors (
Basic NMEA 2000 Network for the Autopilot
).
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ECU
The ECU must be located within 0.5 m (19 in.) of
the pump.
The cables connecting the ECU to the pump
cannot be extended.
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CCU
You can mount the CCU in a non-submerged
location near the center of the boat, in any
orientation (
).
Mount the CCU away from sources of magnetic
interference.
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ECU power
cable
You must connect the ECU to a 12 to 24 Vdc
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge (
).
Item Description
Important Considerations
Ç
CCU cable
To extend this cable to reach the ECU, you may
need to use cable extensions (sold separately)
CCU Mounting and Connection Considerations
).
You must connect this cable to the alarm and
the Shadow Drive valve.
È
Pump
The pump must be located within 0.5 m (19 in.)
of the ECU.
The cables connecting the pump to the ECU
cannot be extended.
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Alarm
The alarm provides audible alerts from the
autopilot system, and you should install it near
the primary helm station (
).
Shadow Drive
valve (optional)
Autopilot
switch (not
included)
You must install the Shadow Drive valve
properly in the hydraulic steering line, and
connect it to the CCU cable (
).
If your autopilot package does not include a
Shadow Drive valve, you should install a manual
Single Pole Single Throw (SPST) switch (not
included) to disable the autopilot if necessary.
Component Layout
Single-Helm Layout
NOTE:
This diagram is for planning purposes only. If needed,
specific connection diagrams are included in the detailed
installation instructions for each component.
Hydraulic connections are not shown in this diagram.
Item Description
Important Considerations
À
Helm control
A dedicated helm control is not included in all
autopilot packages. If you install the autopilot
without a dedicated helm control, the autopilot
CCU must be connected to the same NMEA
2000 network as a compatible Garmin
chartplotter to configure and control the autopilot
system.
Á
Pump
ECU
Ã
12 to 24 Vdc
battery
You must connect the ECU to a 12 to 24 Vdc
power source. To extend this cable, use the
correct wire gauge (
).
You must connect the NMEA 2000 power cable
to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
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