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Garmin Catalyst R1 is a high-performance racing radar that gives visual alerts of vehicles approaching from behind or in your blind spots, to improve awareness and defense on the racetrack.
High-performance sensors provide exceptional coverage, range and precision.
Heads-up indicator lights sit in your line of sight, so you keep your eyes on the racetrack ahead while seeing what is coming up behind you.
Small, compact design discreetly mounts to the rear of your racetrack vehicle.
Rugged IP67 dust/water rating withstands weather, heat, vibration and other racetrack conditions.
Sleek installation that can power on and off with the ignition (professional installation recommended).
Comes with robust mounting hardware, including a bare-wire power cable, surface-plate mount bracket, screws and adhesive options to secure the bracket to the rear of the vehicle.
Adverse weather conditions and wet racetracks may interfere with operation of the device. Always maintain awareness of your surroundings while using it, especially in these conditions.
| Radar & Alerts | Garmin Catalyst™ R1 |
|---|---|
| Function | Racing radar that detects vehicles approaching from behind or in your blind spots |
| Alert type | Visual alerts on heads-up indicator lights in the driver’s line of sight |
| Coverage | High-performance sensors with exceptional coverage, range and precision |
| Light sensing | Built-in ambient light sensor |
| Operating note | Adverse weather and wet racetracks may interfere with operation |
| Size & Durability | Garmin Catalyst™ R1 |
|---|---|
| Radar sensor dimensions | 26.95 mm W x 78.75 mm H x 30.00 mm D (1.06" x 3.10" x 1.18") |
| Radar sensor weight | 348.7 g (12.3 oz), with cable, without mounts |
| Indicator light dimensions | 17.31 mm W x 42.56 mm H x 14.00 mm D (0.68" x 1.68" x 0.55") |
| Indicator light weight | 97.4 g (3.4 oz), with cable, without mounts |
| Indicator light cable | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Water rating | IP67 dust/water |
| Mounting | Rear of the vehicle on the surface plate mount bracket, secured with screws or adhesive mounts |
| Power & Connectivity | Garmin Catalyst™ R1 |
|---|---|
| Power source | Wired 12V power (installation required) |
| Ignition | Can power on and off with the ignition (professional installation recommended) |
| Connectivity | BLUETOOTH® for smartphone app |
| Model Information | Garmin Catalyst™ R1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | 010-04735-00 |
| UPC | 753759374624 |
| Model number | A04811 |
| Country of origin | Made in Taiwan. Cables made in China, Taiwan or the Philippines. |
Motorsports: racetrack driving, track days and HPDE.
Mounts to the rear of your racetrack vehicle, with indicator lights inside the cockpit in your line of sight.
NOTE: Adverse weather conditions and wet racetracks may interfere with operation of the device. Always maintain awareness of your surroundings while using this device, especially in these conditions.
Garmin Catalyst™ R1 radar.
Indicator lights with 10 ft (3 m) cable.
Bare wire power cable.
Surface plate mount bracket with screws.
Adhesive mounts.
Zip ties.
Documentation.
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The Garmin Catalyst R1 is a rear-mounted racing radar that gives visual alerts on heads-up indicator lights when a vehicle approaches from behind or sits in your blind spot. The lights sit in your line of sight, so you keep your eyes on the track ahead.
The radar mounts to the rear of the car, and the indicator lights connect on a 9.85 ft (3 m) cable. It connects over Bluetooth to the Garmin Catalyst Radar app on your smartphone. For lap data and coaching, see the
Garmin rates the Garmin Catalyst R1 IP67 for dust and water, a rugged design built to withstand weather, heat, vibration and other track conditions. However, Garmin warns that adverse weather and wet racetracks may interfere with how the radar works.
Do not rely on it alone in the wet. Always keep watching your mirrors and surroundings while you use the R1, especially in rain or on a damp track.
The Garmin Catalyst R1 runs on wired 12V power through the included bare-wire power cable, and it can switch on and off with your ignition. Garmin recommends professional installation. The radar panel-mounts to the rear of the car on the included surface-plate bracket, with screws or adhesive mounts.
Mount the indicator lights in your line of sight with a mirror post bracket, zip ties or adhesive mounts, then route the 9.85 ft (3 m) cable to the cockpit. Shop all