Garmin REACTOR User manual
REACTOR™AUTOPILOT
REMOTE CONTROL
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your
vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to
operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of
safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and
never leave the helm unattended.
Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your
boat.
Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open
water.
Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the
water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.
Getting Started
Installing Batteries
The remote control operates using two AA batteries (not
included). Use lithium batteries for best results.
1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover.
2Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
3Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
Attaching a Lanyard
1Starting from the back of the remote control, insert the loop of
the lanyard through the slot.
2Thread the other end of the lanyard through the loop, and
pull it tight.
3If necessary, place the lanyard around your neck or wrist to
tether it during use.
Installing the Cradle
You can install the included cradle to hold the remote control
when not in use.
1Using the cradle as a template, mark the pilot hole locations
on the mounting surface.
2Set the cradle aside.
Do not drill through the cradle.
3Using a 3 mm (1/8 in.) drill bit, drill the pilot holes.
4Using the included screws, secure the cradle to the mounting
surface.
Keys
Key Description
( ) Turns the remote control on and off when held
Gesture controls (Gesture Controls, page 2)
Engage or standby (Engaging and Disengaging Heading
Hold, page 2)
Step steering
Navigates the menu
When not in the menu, press and for single-degree step
turns, or hold for rudder steering
When not in the menu, press and for incremental
throttle changes, or hold for continuous throttle changes
(available only on select autopilot models)
Cruise control (available only on select autopilot models)
Idle or resume (available only on select autopilot models)
Opens the remote control menu
Locks or unlocks the keys
1 through 3 Action keys (Activating Patterns or Actions Assigned to the
Action Keys, page 2)
MOB Man overboard (Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man
Overboard Location, page 3)
Pairing the Remote Control
Before you can use the remote control with your autopilot
system, you must pair the remote control with a helm control,
such as a GHC™ 20, or a compatible chartplotter connected to
the same NMEA 2000® network as the autopilot system.
Pairing the Remote Control with a Helm Control
1On the helm control, select Menu > Setup > Remote >
Search for Remote.
Enabled appears on the screen.
2On the remote control, select > Pair with GHC.
The helm control beeps and shows a confirmation message.
3Select Connect.
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Pairing the Wireless Remote Control with a Chartplotter
1On the chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > Autopilot
Remote.
2If necessary, select Enable.
3Select New Connection.
4On the remote control, select > Pair with MFD.
The chartplotter beeps and shows a confirmation message.
5On the chartplotter, select Yes to complete the pairing
process.
Operation
Remote Control Screen
The remote control screen shows the status of the autopilot and
other important information.
Remote control battery level indicator.
Remote control key lock indicator. Appears when the keys are
locked.
Autopilot status. Indicates when the autopilot is in standby, in a
heading hold, or steering a pattern.
Autopilot data. Displays information relevant to the autopilot
status.
Engaging and Disengaging Heading Hold
You can use the remote control to engage and disengage the
autopilot.
Press .
The status of the autopilot changes on the remote screen.
Adjusting the Heading
1If necessary, engage the autopilot.
2Select an option:
• To adjust the heading one degree port or starboard, press
or .
• To adjust the heading by the configured step-turn
increment port or starboard, press or .
NOTE: The default step-turn increment is 10 degrees. You
can configure the step-turn increment on the connected
helm control or chartplotter.
• To adjust the heading by multiple, accumulated step-turn
increments, hold or .
• To steer the rudder port or starboard, hold or , and
release.
Activating Patterns or Actions Assigned to the Action
Keys
The action keys on the remote control are pre-programmed with
patterns or other actions, depending on the type of autopilot
system. You can change the patterns or actions assigned to
these keys (Changing the Functions of the Action Keys,
page 2).
1Press the action key assigned to the pattern or action you
want to use.
The pattern or action appears on the remote control screen.
2Select an option:
• If the pattern or action requires you to choose a direction,
press or .
• If the pattern or action does not require you to choose a
direction, press the action key again to begin the pattern
or action.
Changing the Functions of the Action Keys
You can change the patterns or actions assigned to the action
keys using a connected helm control or chartplotter.
1Select an option:
• On a helm control, select Menu > Setup > Remote.
• On a chartplotter, select Settings > Communications >
Wireless Devices > Wireless Remotes > Autopilot
Remote > Button Actions.
2Select an action key to change.
3Select a pattern or action to assign to the action key.
Activating a Route To Action
Before you can use the Route To feature on the remote control,
you must connect your autopilot system to a compatible
chartplotter, assign the Route To action to a programmable key
on the remote (Changing the Functions of the Action Keys,
page 2), and define a route on the chartplotter.
1Press the action key assigned to the Route To action.
Route To appears on the remote screen.
2Press the action key again to activate the Route To action.
Changing Directions Using an Action Key
Before you can use an action key to change the autopilot
direction (forward or reverse), you must program a key for the
direction control action (Activating Patterns or Actions Assigned
to the Action Keys, page 2).
1Bring the boat to a stop and disengage the autopilot.
2Press the action key assigned to the direction control action
to switch between forward and reverse.
Gesture Controls
You can point or move the remote control to interact with the
autopilot system. You must calibrate the compass in the remote
control before you can use the gesture-controls feature
(Calibrating the Compass, page 2).
Using Gesture Controls to Engage Heading Hold
You can use the remote control to set the autopilot heading hold
in a specified heading.
1Point the remote control toward where you want to engage or
change the heading hold.
2Press and release .
The autopilot engages or changes the heading hold, and
steers the boat in the direction you were pointing toward
when you pressed the key.
Using Gesture Controls to Adjust your Heading
You can adjust the heading of the autopilot by moving the
remote control.
1If necessary, engage the autopilot.
2Press and hold .
3While holding , move the remote control to the left or right
to adjust the heading port or starboard.
4Release to stop adjusting the heading.
Calibrating the Compass
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic
fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
2
You must calibrate the compass in the remote control before
you can use the gesture-controls feature. If the gesture-controls
feature is not working properly after calibration, you can repeat
this process as often as needed.
1Select > Compass Calibration.
2Follow the on-screen instructions.
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard
Location
1Select MOB
The name and image of the MOB search pattern appear on
the screen.
2Select or to select the direction and begin following the
MOB pattern.
Sailboat Features
Sailing-specific functions and patterns are available for the
programmable keys when you connect your remote control to an
autopilot on a sailboat.
Activating a Wind Hold Action
Before you can activate a wind hold, you must assign the wind
hold action to an action key (Changing the Functions of the
Action Keys, page 2).
1Press the action key assigned to the wind hold action.
The wind hold direction appears on the remote control
screen.
2Press the action key again to activate wind hold.
Tacking and Gybing
Before you can activate a tack or gybe using the remote control,
you must assign the tack and gybe action to an action key
(Changing the Functions of the Action Keys, page 2).
Before you can activate a tack or a gybe from heading hold (as
opposed to wind hold), you must define the tack and gybe angle
using the helm control or chartplotter. See the owner's manual
for your helm control or chartplotter for more information.
1From heading hold or wind hold, select the action key
assigned to Tack/Gybe.
2Press or to tack or gybe to port or starboard.
Settings
These settings affect the remote control only. You must adjust
the helm control or chartplotter settings on the helm control or
chartplotter.
Press .
Backlight: Adjusts the backlight level of the screen.
Beeper: Sets if and when audible sounds are used.
Compass Calibration: Calibrates the compass for the gesture-
controls feature.
Units: Sets the units of measure.
Restore Defaults: Restores the remote control to factory default
settings.
About: Shows information about the remote control.
Specifications
Dimensions (W×H×D) 152 x 52 x 32 mm (6 x 2 x 11/4 in.)
Weight 109 g (3.8 oz.) without batteries
Material Glass-filled nylon
Display type Sunlight-visible, transflective memory-in-pixel
(MIP)
Display resolution R240 x 240 pixels
Display size (diameter) 30.2 mm (13/16 in.)
Operating temperature From -15° to 70°C (5° to 158°F)
Storage temperature From -40° to 85°C (-40° to 185°F)
Battery type 2 AA (not included)
Battery life 10 days, typical use
Radio frequency 2.4 GHz @ 3.4 dBm nominal
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*
Compass-safe distance 15 cm ( 1 in.)
*The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m
for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com
/waterrating.
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