Change History

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Reactor 40 Steer-by-wire Corepack for Viking VIPER software version 8.00

as of October 2, 2024

Changes made from version 7.00 to 8.00:

• Improved upwind gain performance for Wind Hold engage modes.

Changes made from version 6.30 to 7.00:

• Improved Kicker ECU actuator end stop detection.
• Added Kicker ECU low voltage detection.

Changes made from version 5.00 to 6.30:

• Add Autopilot Watch Alarms for Disengaged and Off Course.
• Add support for Auto Response.
• Improve sailing tack and gybe maneuvers.
• Add support for setting the speed of the tack and gybe maneuvers.

Changes made from version 4.00 to 5.00:

• Improved performance on large networks.

Changes made from version 3.70 to 4.00:

• Add support for Hinckley Yachts SBW Steering System.
• Add support for Suzuki SBW Steering System.

Changes made from version 3.60 to 3.70:

• Add support for new Kicker ECU and Throttle Controller temperature warnings.

Changes made from version 3.50 to 3.60:

• Add support for Compass Calibration with External Heading Source.
• General bug fixes.

Changes made from version 3.40 to 3.50:

• Changes to support manufacturing.

Changes made from version 3.30 to 3.40:

• Addressed an issue on certain networks that would cause the Reactor 40 to reset the preferred navigation source during a network power cycle.
• Add support to hold the rudder to center while a Cummins Joystick is engaged to aid in maneuvering the vessel for SBW systems.
• General bug fixes.

Changes made from version 3.20 to 3.30:

• General Bug Fixes.

Changes made from version 3.10 to 3.20:

• Updated magnetic variance table.

Changes made from version 2.90 to 3.10:

• General Bug Fixes.

Changes made from version 2.80 to 2.90:

• Add support for Power Steering engage mode.
• Add support for Glendinning SBW system.
• General bug fixes.

Changes made from version 2.70 to 2.80:

• Add support to adjust autopilot response for power boats.

Changes made from version 2.60 to 2.70:

• General bug fixes.

Changes made from version 2.50 to 2.60:

• Improve network GPS message receive.
• Updated magnetic variation table.

Changes made from version 2.40 to 2.50:

• Support Kicker ECU and Throttle Controller.
• Improve route following behavior for powerboats.

Changes made from version 2.30 to 2.40:

• Add new autopilot remote support.
• Minor improvements to NMEA 2000 communication.

Changes made from version 2.20 to 2.30:

• Improved ECU12 performance with 24v power supplies and 24v motors.
• Improved support for SmartPump.
• Expanded SBW support.

Changes made from version 2.10 to 2.20:

• Add external heading sensor support.

Changes made from version 2.00 to 2.10:

• Improved reception of GPS data from 3rd party GPS antenna.