Garmin Catalyst™

Features

Overview: The Garmin Catalyst™ (010-02345-00) is a driving performance analyzer with built-in GPS and a large 6.95" touchscreen display. It mounts in the cockpit using the included heavy duty suction cup or screw down mount. Catalyst gathers performance data as you make your way around the track, provides audible coaching cues, and provides immediate feedback on your performance. The device comes with a remote dash camera for recording Full HD video that you can later sync with your driving performance stats.

6.95" Display: Catalyst is equipped with a 6.95" color TFT display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. Its on-cell capacitive touch technology allows you to drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll, pinch two fingers together to zoom out, and spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

Track Database: The device is preloaded with an international database of tracks and road courses. Any tracks that are not already loaded can be created using the GPS location and your vehicle's movements on the track.

10Hz GNSS Positioning: Catalyst uses the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) and a 10Hz update rate (10 times per second) to pinpoint your position on the track at all times. GNSS uses both the US's Global Positioning System (GPS) and Russia's Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) to provide better accuracy and reliability.

Remote Camera: Garmin Catalyst comes with a Remote Camera with a wide 140° angle of view for producing 1080p videos of your test drives. Immediately after your test run, you can review the video with time-synced data overlays showing your speed and lap data. The camera has a removable polarizing filter to help reduce glare from the windshield. The remote camera mounts to your windshield with its strong adhesive. Camera dimensions: Width 1-1/2", Height 2-1/8", Depth 1-1/4", Weight 1.2 ounces.

True Track Positioning™: Catalyst uses the accuracy of 10Hz GNSS positioning, built-in accelerometers in the device, and image processing from the remote dash camera to generate your racing line on the track. This True Track Positioning technology displays your car's position in relation to the track map and draws your racing line on the track.

True Optimal Lap™: The device combines all of your best times for each track segment from the recorded sessions to show you the optimum driveable time. The True Optimal Lap is based on lines you actually drove, and can repeat, to indicate a "best ever" lap. Video from the optimum segments driven can be viewed on the device.

Driver / Car Profiles: Catalyst can be used by multiple drivers and multiple cars. Before your first test drive, you can create profiles for each driver and each vehicle driven. This makes it easy for you compare driver performances, or move Catalyst from one vehicle to another. The performance data is saved separately for each driver, car, and track.

Coaching: Catalyst provides audible prompts and feedback in real time as you drive to help you improve your driving skills. During the session, you'll receive coaching cues on braking and turning, as well as instant feedback on your performance after you make a maneuver. Coaching begins after the third lap of a test session, in order to give you time to get the car up to speed. Catalyst can be paired via Bluetooth with your car stereo or a helmet headset for playing the coaching prompts. A 3.5mm audio output is also provided for plugging in headphones, or connecting audio to an Aux input on your car stereo. In the menu, you can select the level of coaching feedback you receive:

• Advanced Race Coach: The device gives advanced coaching feedback during your session, based on your performance. Cues include braking and turning advice. Recommended for experienced high-speed drivers only!
• Race Coach: Basic coaching advice is given based on your performance. As you gain more experience, you can add more coaching prompts regarding braking, turn apex, or speed.
• Lap Times Only: The device only provides lap time information during the session.
• Off: Audible coaching prompts are turned off.

Race Timer: The driving performance analyzer keeps track of your lap times and total times as you drive, and displays them in large, easy-to-see numerals. It shows your best lap time, and your last lap time at the top of the screen, and the lap number and total session time at the bottom. In the center, the delta, which is the time difference between the pace of the current lap and the best lap of the session, is shown with a green background (ahead of the pace) or red background (behind the pace). There is also a button to end the current session, if desired.

Session Review: After your race session is completed, you can immediately review the recorded video and details of the session. A thumbnail video link of the recorded session, and a summary of the session is displayed, showing a map of the track with highlighted segments for viewing opportunities to improve. The summary shows the number of laps, total session time, and times for the best lap and an optimal lap. It also identifies areas of the biggest time gain. Track and weather conditions are also displayed. You can compare the results of two drive sessions to help you see areas of improvement between the sessions. Along the bottom of the Session Summary screen are links to three detailed pages:

• Opportunities: The Opportunities Page breaks down the performance into "opportunities" for improvements, including braking, apex, and speed. You can also view data graphs and a track segment map to view more details about a segment of the track.
• Laps: The Laps page lets you review details of each individual lap of the session, including position, speed, and acceleration/deceleration. A thumbnail of the video of the selected lap is also provided.
• Segments: The Segments page lets you see detailed information about each track segment, and your performance on that segment on each lap.

Software and Map Updates: Catalyst is able to connect directly to a Wi-Fi network for updating the device's software and track maps. You can also use Garmin Express on your computer to download and install the latest software updates to the device.

Garmin Connect: The Garmin Connect app loaded to your smartphone or tablet can be used to synchronize data from the Catalyst. With the app, you can view drive sessions and performance data on your mobile device or computer. The app does not sync video footage. You must connect the Catalyst and your smart device via Wi-Fi to sync session data with Garmin Connect. The app is available for iOS devices running version 12.0 or later, and for Android devices with version 6.0 and up. It can also be downloaded for Windows 7 SP1 or newer and Mac OS X 10.11 or later.

Power Options: Catalyst comes with a powered magnetic mount that provides power to the device and charges the internal Lithium-ion battery. Power transfers from the magnetic mount to the device through a 14-pin interface. Because the power cable is connected to the mount, you can remove the device without having to disconnect the cable. You can power the magnetic mount through the provided hardwire kit with 18 feet of cable. It can also be powered via the 5' USB cable and car charger. The magnetic mount includes a Type A USB port for providing power to the Remote Cam via the 11.5-foot cable. The camera cable is long enough to be routed along the edges of the windshield and secured with the adhesive clips.

Mounting Options: The Garmin Catalyst comes with a heavy-duty 3-3/8" diameter suction cup mount for your windshield and a screw down mount for your dashboard. Both mounts have a 1" ball mount that connects to the powered magnetic mount. A double-ball link and two double-socket arms provide additional length to the mount, if needed. A separate 1" ball mount with a industry-standard AMPS screw pattern (38mm x 30mm) lets you mount Catalyst to third-part mounting systems, such as RAM mounts.

microSD Cards: The device includes a 32 GB microSD Class 10 memory card in a card slot under the bottom cover. It can be replaced with a different microSD card from 32GB to 256 GB with a Class 10 or higher speed rating. A second microSD card (up to 256 GB) can be inserted into the slot on the side panel for additional memory for recording driving sessions.