Magellan eXplorist XL vs eXplorist 600

[Ken]

The site has a nice Product compare grid.

http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/comparepick.asp


So, I was curious...the 600 and XL appear to be the same price point...so what's the difference??

600 is first...XL is 2nd.


Battery Type Li-ion 4 AA
Weight (oz/gm) 5.4 oz 12.25 oz
Waterproof (IEC-529 IPX7 Standard) (Blank) Yes
User-defined Datums 1 (Blank)
Optional accessories also sold separately

600
Carry Case, Vehicle Mount, Swivel Mount Bracket, Bike Mount, Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Power/Data Cable, Li-ion Battery

XL
(Blank)


Advantages XL - Waterproof / Large Screen

Advantages 600 - Lithium Ion/ Weight and Accessories


For my use...and probably yours too...Waterproof..is essential. Hopefully, the accessories will follow and BearCat will go into the GPS mounting business to hold that heavy thing up.

[Ken]

I just checked.


None of the 100-600 series are waterPROOF. Just waterRESISTANT.

[MrPolaris]

Most watches are WaterRESISTANT to 30M. would this be the same for the GPS. I know that yours ken had gotten wet in the past and had to be sent back. Was that unit water Proof or water resistant?

[Ken]

Mine was "Proof". It's was sold as a GPS that would float.

[Ken]

Waterproof - SporTrak is sealed to IEC-529 IPX7 specifications – and it floats!

[Ken]

I emailed them on when they expect accessories...specifically a 12V power connector and Bike holder...

[MrBill]

IEC-529 IPX7
7 = 7 Protected against water immersion. Immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter
Good test
I had to do this test only 30 minutes cold water and 30 minutes hot water and repeat 10 times. Army Helo equipment.

[MrBill]

Heres more on the spec.
IEC 529 (European Community Specification) and JIS2-8 (Japanese Industry Standard) have graduated test levels. These two specifications are very similar, but IEC 529 is gaining more acceptance in Europe which is a major market for many US manufacturers and is more defined in terms of the actual test. The table below gives a summary of the requirements for IEC 529 for WATER PROTECTION PROVISIONS.

Test
Level Definition
0 Non protected, No special protection
1 Protected against falling water Equivalent to 3-5mm rainfall per minute for a duration of 10 minutes.
Unit is placed in its normal operating position.
2 Protected against falling water when tilted up to 15 degrees. Same as (1) above but unit is tested
in 4 fixed positions - tilted 15 degree in each direction from normal operating position.
3 Protected against spraying water, Water spraying up to 60 degrees from vertical at 10 liters/min at
a gage pressure of 80-100kN/m2 for 5 min.
4 Protected against splashing water. Same as level 3 but water is sprayed at all angles.
5 Protected against water jets Water projected at all angles through a 6.3mm nozzle at a flow rate of
12.5 liters/min at a gage pressure of 30kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters.
6 Protected against heavy seas. Water projected at all angles through a 12.5mm nozzle at a flow rate
of 100 liters/min at a gage pressure of 100kN/m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters.
7 Protected against water immersion. Immersion for 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter.
8 Protected against water submersion The equipment is suitable for continuos submersion in water
under conditions which are identified by the manufacturer.
*Note: IEC 529 level 7 is designated "IPX7" and is equivalent to JIS 7. The position of "X" being left blank indicates that the unit has no special mechanical protection.
*Note: Garmin typically uses the IEC-529 spec for the design spec for water protection level for their line of GPS equipment. Marine rated GPS equipment is usually tested to IPX7.

[Ken]

It's nice to have standards.....Water'proof' and water'resistant' have always been a question mark as what's the difference.

[MrBill]

You guys find a standard I most likely have or can get it.

[MrPolaris]

thanks for the info MrBill.

so 3m for 30 minutes is not bad. . . I am sure that you will never be under water for that long, especially if you had it attached to the quad. . .

[Ken]

thanks for the info MrBill.

so 3m for 30 minutes is not bad. . . I am sure that you will never be under water for that long, especially if you had it attached to the quad. . .

I'm sure Terry could find a way....

[BearCat]

Shit! I was looking at the 600 and after seeing Oldtrucks' XL its a toss up! One other difference I see is the 600 has..Barometric pressure altimeter, barometer, and thermometer plus the screen res. is the same only smaller in size on the 600?

Ken, the bike mount for the 600...it may be the same screw pattern as the sportrak.

BC.

[Ken]

Ken, the bike mount for the 600...it may be the same screw pattern as the sportrak.BC.

I think you're right....


I just think that Water proof is so important....

[BearCat]

Hopefully, the accessories will follow and BearCat will go into the GPS mounting business to hold that heavy thing up

Ok, just saw that...If Magellan comes out with a bike mount and you guys send some pics/measurements... If time allows it here at work I might be able to do something along the same idea as the sportrak mount. Sell that one to Miyagi LOL and I'll make up a couple more for you guys.

BC.