Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot Configuration Guide PDF

Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot Manual

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  • Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot | Configuration Guide PDF - Page 1
    Information guide in Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat. Learn to maintain this equipment in accordance with these instructions could result in damage or injury. may not have been installed correctly. If the problem persists, you can continue with calibration by moving
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    ) on the dashboard of your boat. If the RPM numbers do not align, there may be a problem with the NMEA 2000 speed source or connection. Reviewing the Results of the Dockside Wizard The values you chose Autotune is in progress. 3 After the procedure is finished, follow the on-screen instructions. 2
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    the autotune procedure at a later time or if you want to manually adjust the gain settings (not recommended) (Adjusting the Autopilot Gain Settings, in the same direction as the current, and follow the on-screen instructions. 4 Select an option: • If the calibration completes successfully, select
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    2). • To start the procedures to define north, select Compass Setup > Set North (Setting North, page 3). 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Manually Defining Individual Configuration Settings Configuring certain configuration settings may require you to modify other settings. Review the detailed
  • Garmin Reactor 40 Hydraulic Autopilot | Configuration Guide PDF - Page 5
    the configuration is typically completed automatically through wizards, you can manually adjust any setting to fine-tune the autopilot. NOTE: likely reached its limit. The sensor might not be correctly installed. If the problem persists, you can bypass this error by moving the rudder to the farthest
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    Max. Starboard Angle or Max. Stbd. Ang.: Allows you to enter the angle at which your rudder turns furthest starboard. © 2017 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. Reactor™ and Shadow
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REACTOR™ 40 HYDRAULIC
Configuration Guide
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.
CAUTION
When in use, beware of hot motor and solenoid components
and the risk of entrapment from moving parts.
Failure to install and maintain this equipment in accordance with
these instructions could result in damage or injury.
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your boat, the autopilot system should be
installed by a qualified marine installer. Specific knowledge of
hydraulic steering componentry and marine electrical systems is
required for proper installation.
Configuring the Autopilot
The autopilot system must be configured and tuned to your boat
dynamics. The Dockside Wizard and the Sea Trial Wizard are
used to configure the autopilot. These wizards walk you through
the necessary configuration steps.
If your autopilot package did not contain a helm control, you
must configure the autopilot system using a compatible
chartplotter on the same NMEA 2000
®
network as the autopilot
CCU. Instructions for configuration using either the helm control
or a chartplotter are provided.
Dockside Wizard
NOTICE
If you perform the Dockside Wizard while your boat is out of the
water, provide rudder-movement clearance to avoid damage to
the rudder or other objects.
You can complete the Dockside Wizard while the boat is in or
out of the water.
If the boat is in the water, it must be stationary while you
complete the wizard.
Performing the Dockside Wizard
NOTICE
If you have a boat with a power assist steering system, turn on
the power assist steering system before performing the
Dockside Wizard to avoid damaging the steering system.
1
Turn on the autopilot.
The first time you turn on the autopilot, you are prompted to
complete a short setup sequence.
2
If the
Dockside Wizard
does not start automatically after the
setup sequence, select an option:
•
On a helm control, select
Menu
>
Setup
>
Dealer
Autopilot Setup
>
Wizards
>
Dockside Wizard
.
•
On a chartplotter, select
Settings
>
My Vessel
>
Autopilot Installation Setup
>
Wizards
>
Dockside
Wizard
.
3
Select the vessel type.
4
If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to set the helm
lock-to-lock,
5
If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to provide the
helm displacement value.
6
If necessary, calibrate the rudder sensor (
Calibrating the
Rudder Sensor
, page 1
).
7
Test the steering direction (
Testing the Steering Direction
,
page 1
).
8
If necessary, select the speed source (
Selecting a Speed
Source
, page 2
).
9
If necessary, verify the tachometer (
Verifying the
Tachometer
, page 2
).
10
If prompted, test the helm lock-to-lock.
11
Review the results of the
Dockside Wizard
(
Reviewing the
Results of the Dockside Wizard
, page 2
).
Calibrating the Rudder Sensor
NOTE:
If an error appears during these steps, the rudder
feedback sensor may have reached its limit. If this happens, the
rudder feedback sensor may not have been installed correctly. If
the problem persists, you can continue with calibration by
moving the rudder to the farthest position that does not report an
error.
1
Position the rudder so that the boat would steer fully
starboard, and select
OK
.
2
After the starboard calibration is complete, position the
rudder so that the boat would steer fully port, and select
OK
.
3
After the port calibration is complete, center the rudder
position, let go, and select
Begin
.
The autopilot takes control of the rudder.
4
Without touching the rudder, helm control, or chartplotter,
allow the autopilot to calibrate the rudder.
5
Select an option:
•
If the calibration did not complete successfully, repeat
steps 1 through 4.
•
If the calibration completed successfully, select
OK
.
Testing the Steering Direction
1
While sitting still or moving at a low rate of speed, select
and
.
When you select
, the rudder must turn the boat to the left.
When you select
, the rudder must turn the boat to the right.
2
Select
Continue
.
3
Select an option:
•
If the steering test turns the boat in the correct direction,
on a helm control, select
Yes
.
•
If the steering test turns the boat in the correct direction,
on a chartplotter, select
Next
.
•
If the steering test turns the boat in the opposite direction,
on a helm control, select
No
, and repeat steps 1 though 3.
•
If the steering test turns the boat in the opposite direction,
on a chartplotter, select
Switch Direction
, and repeat
steps 1 though 3.
November 2017
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