Magellan Explorist XL
The largest (3.5”) color display in a rugged GPS and a remarkable 30 MB available memory, SD card expandability, plus high-speed USB data port and MapSend® map compatibility make your eXplorist XL the ultimate multi-use GPS.
Add optional MapSend [View MapSend Compatibility chart to confirm what version of software works with your eXplorist XL.] topo maps for your outdoor adventure on the trail, street maps for turn-by-turn auto navigation on the road, and lake charts for your boating and fishing adventures on the water.
Easy-to-use one-button access to key features and simple menus make GPS navigation easier than ever with the Magellan Explorist XL.
- The Magellan Explorist XL haseXtra-Large color screen - The 3.5" display makes reading maps and GPS information easy with vibrant color graphics in all lighting conditions. With the largest screen-size available in rugged handheld GPS systems, your eXplorist XL is perfect for all types of GPS navigation on the trail, on the road or on the water
- Easy-to-use - One-button access takes you directly to all the key features. Intuitive operation with keypad and joystick control adds even more fun to GPS navigation. You can easily navigate with your eXplorist XL, even as a first-time user.
- Built-in mapping - Robust built-in North American basemap makes it easy to navigate major roads, parks, waterways and find airports and other points of interest.
- Unlimited SD-card expandability - SD card compatibility provides unlimited memory expansion. Add optional Magellan MapSend software to get turn-by-turn street routing on detailed street maps, lake contours and fishing spots and topo contour maps to any number of SD memory cards (sold separately).
- Advanced File memory system - Advanced file system to easily save, organize and access optional MapSend maps, POIs or tracks on your eXplorist XL.
- USB data port - Download detailed MapSend maps and customized points of interest (POI) from your PC using the high-speed USB data cable.
- TrueFix® technology - accurate & reliable - TrueFix GPS technology takes advantage of 14 parallel channels, 2 dedicated WAAS and EGNOS Satellite-Based Augmentation Systems channels, for fast signal acquisition, minimal signal loss and reliable accuracy to within 3 meters.
- Area calculation - Want to find the distance between three or more points of interest that you plan to hike around or the area between them? Simply select the points of interest on the map and the eXplorist XL will determine the area between them and the perimeter around them.
- Vertical profile - Use this function to determine how steep the trail ahead will be. Then choose to take the challenge or find an easier path.
- Geocache Manager - Download geocache coordinates from Internet sites and use them on your outdoor adventures. This unique feature makes managing coordinates even easier with a PC-style file system. You don't have to be a geocacher to appreciate the Magellan Geocache Manager. Learn more about Geocaching.
- Languages - No matter your language, there's a good chance the eXplorist speaks it. Choose from English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
- Track Logging - Store up to 5 track log files, each with 2000 track-points to the internal memory and store an unlimited amount of track log files to optional SD cards, to easily find your way to your favorite spot again and again.
- Four navigation screens - View speed, direction, distance to destination and all the GPS information you need on 4 easy-to-read color navigation screens.
- No service fees - Your Magellan Explorist XL is ready to go with no service fees and no activation fees, so go ahead, use it all the time.
- Satellite status - Monitor the GPS satellites tracking your position and get information about their status.
- Built to perform on the most challenging and rigorous adventure with the Magellan Explorist XL.
- Advanced power management - Four standard or rechargeable AA batteries provide up to 19 hours of continuous use. Use the power management tool to set automatic backlight and power shut off.
- Rugged construction - Rubber armored, impact resistant plastic lets you to confidently take your eXplorist XL handheld gps on every adventure.
- Waterproof - Your Magellan Explorist XL is waterproof to IPX-7 standards, so you never have to worry about getting it wet.
| Specifications | |
| Product Number | 980812-01 |
| Base Map | Robust built-in base map of North America |
| Coverage | North America |
| Number of Screens | 4 |
| Screens-Types | Compass, Map, Large Data, Position |
| Position Update Rate (per second) | 1 |
| Time to First Fix: Cold | <2> |
| Time to First Fix: Warm | <1> |
| Time to First Fix: Hot | <20> |
| Unit Width (inches/cm) | 2.9 in/7.37 cm |
| Unit Height (inches/cm) | 6.4 in/16.26 cm |
| Unit Depth (inches/cm) | 1.33 in/3.38 cm |
| Weight (oz/gm) | 12.25 oz/347.28 g |
| Display Resolution | 220 x 176 |
| Display Resolution Color | High Color |
| Antenna | Patch |
| Backlit Display | Yes |
| Backlit Keypad | No |
| Construction | Rubber Armored Impact Resistant Plastic |
| Horizontal Accuracy (meters) | <7 |
| Vertical Accuracy (meters RMS) | 15 |
| Velocity (knots RMS) | 0.1 |
| Plotter Range Minimum (mi/km) | .01mi / .035km |
| Plotter Range Maximum (mi/km) | 1,700mi/2,700km |
| Battery Type | 4 AA |
| Battery Quantity | 4 standard AA batteries |
| Battery Life (hours) | 19 |
| Receiver (parallel channels WAAS/EGNOS enabled) | 14 dedicated GPS satellites with 2 dedicated to WAAS |
| Receiver WAAS/EGNOS Enabled | Yes |
| Uploadable Memory Form Factor | SD Cards |
| Uploadable Memory Limit (megabytes) | Unlimited via Secure Digital cards |
| User Data Backup | 16 MB |
| Waterproof (IEC-529 IPX7 Standard) | Yes |
| Emissions Certification - Immunity (EN 55022 Class B) | Yes |
| Emissions Certification - Susceptibility (EN 50082-1) | Yes |
| Operating Temp Min (F/C) | 14F/-10C |
| Operating Temp Max (F/C) | 140F/60C |
| Operating Altitude Max (ft/m) | 60,000ft/18,600m |
| Waypoints | Unlimited on SD card |
| Routes | Unlimited on SD card |
| Trackpoints | Unlimited on SD card |
| Grids | Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB,MGRS, Finnish, German, Swedish, French, Irish, Swiss, USNG, User Grid |
| Datums | 90 Max |
| Data Input | via USB |
| Data Input (RTC M104 Standard) | Yes |
| Data Output (NMEA 0183 V1.5 Standard) | Yes |
| Data Output (NMEA 0183 V2.1 Standard) | Yes |
| DGPS Ready | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian |
| Display | 16 Color Transflective |
| Package Contents | |
| Items | Manual |
| Quick Start Guide | |
| PC Interface Cable |
