Reactor™ 40 Steer-By-Wire Corepack for Volvo-Penta® with GHC™ 50 Autopilot
Instrument
Every Captain Needs a Co-Pilot. Designed for yachts with a Volvo Penta system,
this Reactor 40 autopilot steer-by-wire corepack gives you the extra hand you
need, so you can explore paradise worry-free.
Features:
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If you have a boat with a Volvo Penta system; this Reactor 40 corepack is the
perfect companion.
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Yes, it features a solid-state 9-axis AHRS. And yes, that means you can mount
it nearly anywhere.
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Even when you’re pitching or rolling, this autopilot reacts to sea conditions
to keep you on course.
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You just want to get on the water, so we made calibration fast and easy.
That’s the power of simplicity.
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Combine with your compatible Garmin chartplotter, and control your autopilot —
from anywhere on your boat.
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Want more? The optional GHC™ 50 autopilot instrument enhances your autopilot
experience.
COREPACK COMPATIBILITY
This corepack works with vessels that have Volvo Penta inboard performance
systems and sterndrive joystick systems.
SOLID-STATE 9-AXIS AHRS
With its advanced solid-state 9-axis AHRS, you can mount Reactor 40 nearly
anywhere, in any orientation. It even reduces power consumption, minimizes
heading error, and more.
REACTS TO WATER CONDITIONS
Hold your course on the sea — this autopilot reacts to conditions, so you can
remain confident even when you’re pitching or rolling.
SIMPLE CALIBRATION
All autopilots require commissioning and calibration. Reactor 40 makes it quick
and easy.
WIRELESS REMOTE CAPABILITIES
Control your autopilot from anywhere on your boat by using your compatible
Garmin devices, including the Reactor autopilot remote, select quatix® marine
smartwatches, and more (requires a compatible Garmin chartplotter or GHC 50
autopilot instrument).
OPTIONAL GHC 50 BUNDLE
Combine the Reactor 40 hydraulic autopilot with the GHC 50 autopilot instrument
to add a dedicated touchscreen autopilot display to your helm. Plus, GHC 50
allows you to share data and settings with Garmin MFDs and other installed
Garmin devices.
POWERBOAT AND SAILING FEATURES
When connected to your compatible Garmin chartplotter, all Reactor 40 corepacks
offer powerboat and sailing features, including heading hold and step turns —
plus wind hold and tack/jibe when paired with a wind sensor (sold separately).
You can even gain additional benefits such as the following route and Auto
Guidance+™ features1.
CCU Specifications:
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Dimensions: 3 19/32" diameter (91.4 mm)
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Weight: 5.6 oz (159 g)
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Temperature range: From 5°F to 131°F (from -15°C to 55°C)
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Case material: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7
standards
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CCU cable length: 9.5 ft (3 m)
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NMEA 2000 power input: 9-16V
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NMEA 2000 LEN: 3 (150 mA)
Buzzer/Alarm Specifications:
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Dimensions (L × Diameter): 29/32" × 1" (23 mm × 25 mm)
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Weight: 2.4 oz (68 g)
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Temperature range: from 5°F to 131°F (from -15°C to 55°C)
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Cable length: 10 ft (3.0 m)
Autopilot Gateway Specifications:
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Dimensions (L × Diameter): 5 1/8" × 2 3/8" x 1" (130 mm × 60 mm x 25 mm)
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Weight: Less than 1 oz (28 g)
Specifications
CCU Specifications |
Dimensions |
3 19/32" diameter (91.4
mm) |
Weight |
5.6 oz (159 g) |
Temperature range |
From 5°F to 131°F (from
-15°C to 55°C) |
Case
material |
Fully gasketed,
high-impact plastic, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards |
CCU cable
length |
9.5 ft (3 m) |
NMEA 2000
power input |
9-16V |
NMEA 2000
LEN |
3 (150 Ma) |
Buzzer/Alarm
Specifications |
Dimensions (L Diameter) |
29/32" 1" (23 mm 25 mm) |
Weight |
2.4 oz (68 g) |
Temperature range |
from 5°F to 131°F (from
-15°C to 55°C) |
Cable
length |
10 ft (3.0 m) |
Autopilot Gateway
Specifications |
Dimensions (L Diameter) |
5 1/8" 2 3/8" x 1" (130
mm 60 mm x 25 mm) |
Weight |
Less than 1 oz (28 g) |
What's in the Box?
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Reactor 40 CCU (Course Computer Unit)
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GHC™ 50 helm control display
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Volvo IPS gateway
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Interconnect cable
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Buzzer
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NMEA 2000® drop cables (2 meters)
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NMEA 2000 power cable
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NMEA 2000 T-connectors
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Male and female terminators
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Documentation
Manuals