eXplorist XL
 
 
Overview 
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Update History
 
 
 
Overview
 

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 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.


eXtra-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 or European 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.

Satellite status

Monitor the GPS satellites tracking your position and get information about their status..

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 on every adventure.

Waterproof

Your eXplorist XL is waterproof to IPX-7 standards, so you never have to worry about getting it wet..

Warranty

We pride ourselves on building rugged and reliable navigation products that you can depend on, backed by a full one-year warranty in North America.

 
Specifications
 
Part Number 980812-01 (NA), 980812-03 (EU)
Unit Dimensions 6.5" x 2.9" x 1.3" (16.5 cm x 7.4 cm x 3.3 cm)
Display Size 2.8" x 2.0" (7.1 cm x 5.3 cm), 3.5" Diagonal (176 x 220)
Display Type 16 color transflective TFT LCD
Weight 12.2 oz (347 g) with AA batteries
Battery Type AA x 4
Battery Life 19 hours
Waterproof Yes (IPX7)
Floats No
High Sensitivity Receiver No
GNSS Antenna Patch
GNSS Constellations GPS + WAAS/EGNOS
Accuracy < 7 meters (GPS),  < 5 meters (WAAS/EGNOS)
Altimeter No
Barometer No
Compass GPS
Interface USB
Memory 30 MB user data
Basemap Yes (30 MB North America or Europe)
Preloaded Maps No
Add Maps Yes
Data Card Yes (SD Card)
Waypoints 500 (GPSr), Unlimited (SD Card)
Routes 20 (GPSr), Unlimited (SD Card)
Track Logs 5 (GPSr), Unlimited (SD Card)
Geocaches 200 (GPSr), Unlimited (SD Card)
Speaker Internal Buzzer
NMEA Data Yes (NMEA 0183)
Operating Temperature 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C)
 
Documents
 
Magellan eXplorist XL Reference Manual
Magellan eXplorist x00 Series Brochure
Magellan eXplorist x00 Series Features
 
Media
 
Press Release - eXplorist XL
 
Update History
 
2.15
  • New Basemap
 
2.11
  • New Features: The ability to track new WAAS satellites.
 
2.10 (09FEB07)
  • Fixed a problem where the Test card feature under Advanced Utilities caused the unit to do a soft reset.
  • Fixed a problem with Direct Route North America ver. 3.0.
 
1.55 (15DEC06)
  • German grid fix regarding accuracy of position.
  • New Swedish grid for SWEREF99.
  • New SD Card management:
    • Main Menu changed to move Map selection easier to access.
    • Map selection Title changed from "active setup" to "active map".
  • Auto-detect on Plug in/out SD Card and popup menu to propose detail map selection.
  • SD-card folders not anymore renamed (from original English).
  • Communication screen modified to add configuration between (USB and serial) for usage of new NMEA accessory cable.
  • New navigation screens added:
    • NAV screen.
    • SPEED screen.
    • TIME screen.
    • LARGE FONT screen.
    • Option in Preferences to select/deselect each of the navigation screens.
  • VMG (velocity made good) added to information selected on configurable fields.
 
1.05 (22DEC05)
  • Fixes a problem related to attaining a GPS fix while changing batteries.