How does the GPS System work?
The Global Positioning System is based upon 24 satellites that circle around the
Earth. By receiving the signals from the satellites, the GPS receiver can calculate
its position with an accuracy of down to a few metres. The GPS receiver needs
to receive signals from at least 4 satellites simultaneously in order to calculate a
position. The system works no matter where on Earth you are and 24 hours a day,
365 days a year.
Why should I buy a GPS?
A GPS is a valuable aid to navigation and in some situations, could prove essential
to those who need precise POSITION, DIRECTION, ALTITUDE and SPEED. Using
a GPS makes navigation even more interesting and fun. It also makes it much safer
for all concerned.
What kind of GPS should I buy?
If your main concern is boating, or use in open terrain in normal temperatures, you
will nd that virtually all GPS instruments work more or less equally good. If you are
a true outdoor user, with demands of functionality in extreme temperatures, under
tree coverage and in extreme wet and snowy environments the Multi-Navigator™
is the perfect choice.
Can I use a GPS indoors, or in a car?
The GPS receiver needs to be in contact with the satellites in the sky and does not
normally work indoors. However, in a car, where the GPS signal can travel through
the windows, it does normally work ne. Remember though, that the GPS always
works best with a clear view of the sky.
Does the Multi-Navigator™ have maps?
The Multi-Navigator™ is built for tough, off-road, outdoor use. A graphic display,
which is needed to show a map, will not work in extreme temperatures. On top
of this, the maps available today for these kinds of products are very schematic,
showing major roads etc but not information about topography and other detailed
information which is essential when in wild country and that can be found on the
paper map.
Technical Data
Navigation
Waypoints: 1000 Waypoints
Routes: 10 reversible routes, each with up to 100 waypoints
Area calculation: Calculates the area in hectares/acres ”inside” a route.
Track logging: 5000 trackpoints. Automatically records your trip and stores it for
display using in a compatible PC software
Map datums: More than 100 local map datums
Grid systems: More than 10 including UTM, MGRS, plus Swiss, Australian, New
Zealand, Netherlands, Irish, Finnish, Taiwan, Swedish and UK grids
GPS-Receiver
Receiver type: 12-channel parallel
Position update rate: 1 per second when in continuous GPS navigation mode
Differential GPS: Ready for differential corrections. (RTCM-SC104)
Antenna: Built-in patch antenna
Accuracy: 15 metres RMS. 1-5 metres RMS with DGPS
Electronic compass
IntelliCompass™: Automatic compensation for Earth’s local magnetic declination
Accuracy: Better than 3 degrees
Resolution: 1 degree
Altimeter
Altitude: –700 m to +9200 m
Accuracy: Down to 1 metre assuming it is correctly calibrated
Resolution: 1 metre
Weather station - Barometer
Forecast: Shows forecast for 12 hours ahead as: Sunny, Partly cloudy, Cloudy, Rainy
and Storm Warning
Barometric pressure range: 300-1100 hPa/mbar
Barometric history: Pressure changes over the last 36 hours
Accuracy: +/- 1.5 hPa
Data I/O
NMEA 0183 Out
Nexus PP Proprietary protocol
RTCM-SC104 DGPS Input
Miscellaneous
Internal power: 2 pcs AA batteries (not included)
External power: 6-28 VDC
Battery life: Typical compass navigation – Up to 60 days**
Typical compass/GPS navigation – Up to 100 hours***
Continuous GPS navigation – Up to 10 hours
Languages: More than 10 (including English, French, German, Spanish, Portugese,
Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Estonian, Czech, Norwegian, Finnish and Hungarian,)
Operating temperature range: –25°C to +70°C
**=15 seconds every 5th minute. Continuous barometer logging.
***= GPS position update every 30th minute, compass 15 seconds every 5th
minute. Continuous barometer logging.
Dimensions
Size: 170x61x30 mm
Weight: 254 g (including batteries)
Standard accessories Warranty
Wrist strap 2-years
Interactive neoprene carrying case
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