SD cards that plug we have ongoing updates and developments. We straight into the Active 20. Simple to use, there is no continually strive to improve our product and value computer or other equipment needed.
These tips are intended to provide you with sugges- change, resulting is a different triangulation value. tions on getting the most from your Active 20, ensur- ing you have many years of accurate and reliable Understanding this variability in the accuracy is important when enjoying outdoor sports in the GPS and digital map use.
In the case of water ingress: The Active 20 unit is waterproof to IP68 standard. If you wish to provide your Active 20 with an extra Once indoors, remove the battery pack and any SD Which means that it has been tested to 1.5m of still degree of impact protection you may wish to MapCard that may be fitted.
After switching on the unit, the GPS STATUS screen will load up. The bars at the bottom of the screen The Active 20 can be powered by a Lithium Polymer indicate how many satellites are in range of the rechargeable battery, or three AA batteries. The Active 20.
3.7 Start & Stop Icons On the Right Hand Side of the Status Bar the Stop/ To view your trail recorded by the Active 20 on a Record icon indicates that data logging is either Insert computer: paused or recording.
Nine Primary Screens Nine Primary Screens (GPS MAP/PLANNING → POSITION INFO → TRIP LOG → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → Wi-Fi NETWORKS → DATA SHARE → GPS STATUS) Use the lower right button Primary Screens to scroll through the primary screens which give you access to the main GPS features. You can also move the rocker pad left/right to scroll through these options.
Control), allows screen data to be set to To access your screenshot: update once every 4 or 8 seconds. Primary Screens. Scroll through the 8 Primary Connect your Active 20 to the computer via a USB Toggle Screens cable. Open either a Windows Explorer / Finder icon or SatSYNC.
The toggle function can also be added OS 1:25 000 Please note: Most detailed maps have a "ceiling", to existing map cards (see satmap.com for further scale mapping and will disappear from the screen when zoomed details on this service).
Active Route mode. With a pre-planned route loaded onto your Active 20 and "Activated" the elevation graph will show you the profile of the route ahead. A red spot will indicate your location on the profile. The "ahead" direction will be indicated by the graph to the right of the spot.
MAIN MENU screen gives access to some of Settings. to SETTINGS MENU. More detail the Active 20’s main functions and settings. later in the user guide The upper half of the MAIN MENU screen shows the title of the Active Map, ie. the loaded MapPack Primary Screens (Page Forward).
Bearing (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → COMPASS) indication given here The Active 20 has a 3-axis electronic compass and a GPS "heading" compass. It switches between Orange the two at a preset speed. Having both ensures you have the correct bearings at all times whether...
From time to time a the status of the "application" software. Platform Upgrade may be released. This is a larger The Wi-Fi connectivity on the Active 20 serves 2 and longer download than the Application software, purposes : Installed Version: This is the version that is currently and handls more basic functions of the GPS unit running on your device.
"Share" in the Route Edit screen. Please wait". Operation: Selection of this screen will initiate a scan for nearby Active 20's. Other Bluetooth devices will not be visible on this screen. Main List: The list will display the User Lists your Routes marked...
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SETTINGS / Bluetooth screen. Refresh: This button will rescan for nearby Active 20's - and typically takes about 10 seconds. You may see the list move about & reorder, depending on new devices in range and signal strength. Bluetooth Off Software v3.0.11065...
"stand-by" mode. The primary benefit of this to allow a very fast restart and GPS re-aquisition. Typically useful over a lunch break, for instance. After the specified period, the GPS will do a full "Power Off". In Hibernate mode, the Active 20 will Power not log any further data until the button is repressed and a GPS lock is restored.
Platform Upgrade may be released. This is a larger (MAIN MENU → WiFi Networks and longer download than the Application software, The Wi-Fi connectivity on the Active 20 serves 2 Installed Version: This is the version that is currently and handls more basic functions of the GPS unit purposes : running on your device.
Shared Data hops to the SHARED DATA screen to the main SETTINGS screen. At this point which allows you to see and fetch other Active 20 any connected LE devices will disconnect, and users' route data. Bluetooth data sharing and data logging will cease.
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Active should "see" it on the Active 20. This data may then be Bluetooth devices screen. If not, displayed in the 2 & 4 data boxes please press Refresh and the name that appear on the GPS MAP screen.
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Use the rocker pad to navigate the numbers and set the values. Data Output. HRM and cadence data will be stored on the Active 20. After your activity, save your data for later upload. This is done via the TRIPLOG / Menu / Convert options.
Done, Back or Map to continue with the GPS use. (MAIN MENU / Settings /Elevation) Setting Elevation from Pressure. Overview. The Active 20 gives you 3 work effectively, elevation from the options for calculating elevation values. barometric altimeter needs All are useful, but they do have some calibrated at intervals.
(GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → GPS Note: this mode is suitable for outdoor activity The Active 20 has an electronic compass (good navigation. when stationary) and a GPS compass (good when settings) ` in motion), and switches between the two at a...
If you are having unexplained GPS accuracy issues with your unit, the Satmap tech team may advise you to switch on this feature and e-mail the resulting log file to Satmap for analysis and fault finding if required. Software v3.0.11065...
In this instance, it is probably better to rely on the gPS compass whilst in motion, or simply detach the Active 20 from the mount if a station compass reading is required. Software v3.0.11065...
Garmin GPS units. The smallest amount of storage space is used when GPX Only is selected. Once completed, your activity files can be seen and transferred from you Active 20 using either a Windows/Mac browser or SatSYNC. Preferred Data Location Select either Internal Storage, or •...
MAIN MENU: Settings Menu (... cont) 6.27 Software Updates (MAIN MENU → Settings → Software Updates) This screen controls frequency with which the unit checks the Satmap servers for fresh software updates. A Wi-Fi connection is typically needed for these updates unless SatSYNC is used. Options include : •...
SETTINGS MENU. 6.32 About (GPS MAP → MAIN MENU → Settings → About) This screen gives details of the software version installed on your unit and Satmap contact details. Press Done to return to the SETTINGS MENU To check for the latest software updates, please: 1.
(Please refer to the SatSYNC 1.5 User Guide provided Therefore there are no options to adjust visibility as on the CD or downloadable from satmap.com). This an IOI does not appear on the map, and no date or employs the use of a tab delimited plain text file time 'stamp' is shown.
Active 20, closed with a Velcro top for and bars between 25-40mm. Quad Lock say "The fast access, and an elasticated front mesh for Bike Mount can be mounted in seconds using additional storage.
18.6 Site-Centred Mapping Such details provide a useful backdrop when you (Select areas only) are using the Active 20 internationally. If you do not have the World Base Map on your unit (applicable to For customers who want non-standard map earlier units), it is available as an upgrade.
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• Name routes and waypoints Network customers can create routes on their • Add comments to a route or individual waypoints computer, download them onto their Active 20 via within a route SatSYNC*, and share them with other users. This •...
(Satellite lock times • Use a GoTo point as a rangefinder: GoTo Set a vary). The Active 20 can acquire a lock on the point on your destination to calculate the straight move, e.g. whilst driving. However, this can cause line distance from your current location to the a delay in the time to get a lock.
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GPS lock and you are stationary. towards the geographic North Pole. uBLOX Max M8. This is the version of high- precision GPS chipset installed in the Active 20. Toggle function. Allows users to select which map they want to view at a particular point without UTC (also GMT and Zulu Time).
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Satmap Systems is not liable for damages and injuries caused by improper use or fitting of the device. Subject to technical changes and errors. Satmap does not disclaim any statutory rights relating to faulty or misdescribed goods that cannot be disclaimed under applicable law. Translations into languages other than English are provided for information only.
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