Garmin COMPACT REACTOR 40, Installation Instructions Manual

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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
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.
Pump
ECU
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 (
Power Cable Extensions, page 12 ).
You must connect the NMEA 2000 power cable to a 9 to 16 Vdc power source.
CCU
You can mount the CCU in a non-submerged location near the center of the boat, in
any orientation (
CCU Mounting and Connection Considerations, page 7 ).
Mount the CCU away from sources of magnetic interference.
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 (
NMEA 2000 Connection
Considerations, page 8 ).
If there is not an existing NMEA 2000 network on your boat, you can build one using
the supplied cables and connectors (
Building a Basic NMEA 2000 Network for the
Autopilot System, page 17 ).
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