Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical/Retrofit/Solenoid Corepack w/GHC 50 Autopilot Instrument Pack

Description

The Garmin Reactor 40 Mechanical/Retrofit/Solenoid Corepack with GHC 50 Autopilot Instrument Pack is a high-capacity autopilot electronics package for compatible mechanical drives, legacy retrofit systems, and solenoid-controlled hydraulic steering. It includes a GHC 50 touchscreen control display, Reactor 40 CCU, ECU, NMEA 2000 components, and connection cables. A steering drive, constant-running pump, solenoid valve assembly, hydraulic plumbing, and vessel-specific installation hardware must be selected separately.

The system supports 10V to 30V DC electrical systems and uses a solid-state nine-axis AHRS for heading and vessel-motion sensing. It is suitable only when the existing steering system and selected drive are confirmed compatible with the Reactor 40 mechanical, retrofit, or solenoid configuration. The GHC 50 provides dedicated touchscreen autopilot control, while the ECU connects to the selected drive or valve system through hard-wired terminals.

Key Specifications

• Garmin Reactor 40 corepack for compatible mechanical, retrofit, and solenoid-controlled steering systems.
• Includes GHC 50 touchscreen display, Reactor 40 CCU, ECU, NMEA 2000 components, and connection cables.
• Does not include a mechanical actuator, hydraulic pump, solenoid valves, steering cylinder, hoses, fittings, or vessel-specific mounting hardware.
• Supports 10V to 30V DC electrical systems for compatible 12V or 24V vessels.
• Uses a solid-state nine-axis AHRS for heading and motion sensing.
• The GHC 50 provides a five-inch touchscreen autopilot interface.
• Uses NMEA 2000 Micro-C networking and hard-wired ECU terminals for the selected steering drive or solenoid arrangement.
• Requires bulkhead mounting for the ECU and flush, flat, or bracket mounting for the GHC 50 display.

System Integration

This is not a complete autopilot installation. Mechanical systems require a compatible linear or rotary actuator; solenoid-controlled systems require compatible valves and a suitable constant-running hydraulic pump; and many installations require a physical rudder-feedback sensor. Select the drive based on vessel displacement, steering type, hydraulic-cylinder volume where relevant, solenoid current, actuator current, duty cycle, and manual-override requirements.

Virtual Rudder Feedback may be available on suitable installations, but it does not automatically replace a physical feedback sensor for all mechanical, hydraulic, or commercial steering systems. Verify the required feedback method and configure the Reactor 40 for the correct drive type during dockside setup.

Installation Considerations

Mount the CCU away from magnetic interference, engines, speakers, high-current cabling, and vibration. Install the ECU in a dry accessible location with adequate clearance for power, steering-drive, clutch, valve, and NMEA 2000 connections. Use correctly sized conductors and circuit protection for the selected steering equipment, then follow Garmin dockside configuration and sea-trial procedures.

Before Ordering

Confirm the exact mechanical, retrofit, or solenoid steering configuration, selected drive or pump, solenoid voltage and current, cylinder volume where applicable, required feedback sensor, 10V to 30V supply, ECU output compatibility, GHC 50 mounting space, CCU sensor location, NMEA 2000 network, circuit protection, and all required separate steering and installation components before purchase.