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Magellan GPS 2000XL

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, no external capability.
• 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. P
• 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, 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 light 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

• MAX69010 Carrying Case
• MAX69008 Swivel Mounting Bracket
• MAX69007 External Power / Data Module
• MAX69011 2000XL Instructional Video
• MAX69038 PC Kit w/ 110VAC Adapter and Map'N Track CD-ROM Land Mapping Software

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