Magellan eXplorist User Manual

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The Satellite Status screen is a handy way to visually see just how well the eXplorist is
tracki ng and receivi ng satell ite signals.
Highlights of the
Satellite Status screen:
•
Type of position fix and the number of satellites being tracked is displayed. [A 2D
Position Fix requires three satellites; a 3D Position Fix requires four satellites or more.]
• Graphical indication of the location
of,.,the satellites, as well as their assigned number
identifiers,
are shown.
• Bar chart supplies information as to the signal strength for each satellite. [A yellow bar
indicates that the satellite is being tracked but has not been locked on yet; a green bar
indicates that the satellite has been locked on.]
Satellite Status Screen Overview
Status of
position fix
Satellite icon
Signal level
bar graph
Satellite
identifier
. 3D Position Fix
TraG I
Number of
satellites being
tracked
Current location
indicator

Magellan eXplorist Specifications

General

Resolution	240 x 320 pixels
Battery Life	18 hours
Waterproof	IPX7
Update Rate	1 second
Waypoints	500
Routes	20
SBAS	WAAS/EGNOS
Memory Expandable	No
Screen Size	2.2 inches
Battery Type	2 AA batteries
Dimensions	1.3 inches
Accuracy	3 meters
Dimensions (inches)	1.3"
Maps	Basemap
Weight (oz)	5.3 oz (with batteries)