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Magellan 4000XL

April 06, 2004

Features:

• Receiver: 12 parallel channel receiver.
• Acquisition time: cold 60 seconds, warm: 35 seconds.
• Position update: 1 per second continuous.
• Antenna: Patch Internal, external capability with power/data/antenna module. External antenna connector is a miniature MCX. The external antenna jack is located on the power/data/antenna module. . 5.0 vdc on the external antenna for use with an amplified
• Poor Satellite reception alert: 2 Icons on display show poor geometric quality and locked or unlocked condition.
• Accuracy: Position, 49 ft. (15 meters) RMS (with SA turned off).
• Accuracy: Velocity, 0.1 knot RMS steady state (with SA turned off).
• Comes with: wrist strap and owners manual.
• Landmarks: 200 landmarks (waypoints), 5 routes with 20 legs, reversible and editable , 21 plot trail indicators (breadcrumbs).
• Navigation screens: 7 total, 2 customizable, The 7 NAV screens are: Position 1, shows current coordinates, altitude, date, time and map datum. Position 2, shows same data as NAV1 except in a different coordinate system than that is being used in NAV1. Po
• PAN N SCAN: This function allows you to access landmark info relative to your position by placing the crosshair cursor over the landmark on the Plotter nav screen. Info displayed is name of landmark, the bearing (BRG), distance (DST), and any messages a
• Real-time Track Plotter: Yes.
• BackTrack feature: Yes, quickly and easily guides you back.
• Waypoint name character limit: 6.
• Waypoint Messaging: Attach a 20 character message on 25 landmarks.
• Proximity Alert: Yes, bell icon on display when you are within .2 distance units from a landmark that has an attached message.
• Coordinate systems: LAT/LON, UTM, OSGB, Finnish, Irish, Swedish, Swiss and 1 user definable.
• Map Datums: 72 plus 1 user defined.
• Size: 6.6"h x 2.3"w x 1.3"d, 16.7cm h x 5.8cm w x 3.3cm d.
• Weight: 10.0 ozs. (283 grams) with batteries.
• Operating Temperature Range: 14° F to 140° F, -10° C to 60° C.
• Maximum speed indication: 951 mph.
• Altitude: 17,500 meters.
• Auto position averaging: Yes.
• Display: Scratch proof, high contrast backlit LCD display. Display is 1.4"w x 1.8"h, 4.6 cm h x 3.6cm w, 102h x 65w pixels. Button on keypad to turn lite on or off. Display contrast is adjustable.
• Sunrise/Sunset calculation: Yes, also shows lunar (moon) phase visibility.
• Distance between points measure: Yes.
• Landmark projection: Yes, lets you create a landmark at a certain distance and direction from an existing landmark, or from your current position.
• MOB (Man overboard): Yes, the Man Over Board (MOB) function is a common feature for marine GPS units. If a person falls overboard, the skipper uses this function to immediately mark the current location. The GPS goes into a "Goto" mode and directs the s
• Case: Rugged armored rubber housing with wraparound grips.
• Waterproof: Yes.
• Power source: 4 AA batteries, 10-16 vdc external.
• Battery Life: 24 hours continuous.
• Low battery alert: Icon on display with 30 minutes left of battery life.
• Current drain: 80 ma without light, 145 ma with light.
• Data Input/Output: DGPS ready RTCM 104 (in) NMEA 0183 (out) vers. 1.5 & 2.1, DGPS icon on display, Plus data upload/download w/optional PC kit.
• Memory backup: No lithium battery memory backup, will retain memory for a minimum of 20 minutes with batteries removed.
• Resettable trip odometer: Yes.
• Simulator mode: Yes, to learn how to use the GPS before going afield.
• Warranty: All Magellan products are warrantied for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.

Other Information

• 00-69010 Carrying Case
• 00-69008 Swivel Mounting Bracket
• 00-69007 External Power / Data Module
• 00-69014 4000XL Instructional Video
• 00-69038 PC Kit w/ 110VAC Adapter and Map'N Track CD-ROM Land Mapping Software
• 00-19043 Power/data/external antenna module

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