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QUICK-START GUIDE
What’s in the box?
Initial setup
Micro SD reader
Active 20 GPS device
Lithium Polymer battery pack
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emove battery R pack from unit.
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emove MicroSD card from R SD card adapter and insert into MicroSD card slot.
Micro SD mapcard*
ON button USB charging /Sync cable*
Allen / hex key*
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Wall chargers (UK, EU)*
Spare USB door*
Car charger
*Box contents above are for reference only and are subject to change without notice. Actual items shall depend on your chosen product package.
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Replace battery pack.
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urn on and follow T on screen instructions 3
Button and Icon Overview Trip Log Icon
Current screen Backlight icon
Indicates current backlight level
Indicates whether the trip log is paused or recording
Map Toggle Icon
TOUCHSCREEN Overview All the functions can be operated from the button touch points on the screen
Indicates there is toggleable mapping available at the current zoom level
Battery icon
Indicates current battery level
GPS icon
Indicates current GPS signal strength
Backlight button
Power Options
Toggle maps
Zoom in
Press to cycle through backlight brightness levels. Hold to take screenshot of current screen
Data Boxes Locate me
Zoom out Advance to next primary screen
D-Pad / joystick
8-way directional pad with centre-press
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Primary Screen: GPS Map
Primary Screen: PLANNING mode
Current Location
Toggle Maps
Data Boxes
Zoom in
Zoom out
North Up / Trail Up / Trail Up (Low) • Current Location is shown by the blue circle. If you are moving the Direction Indicator will be displayed. • Toggle Maps will switch the mapping between the base maps and any other mapping scales from the inserted MapCard, if any are available at position and zoom level. • Z oom In / Zoom Out to change the magnification of the map data on the screen. Map layers will change at certain set levels (where available).
• Whilst in GPS MAP, moving the d-pad or dragging the map on the touchscreen will take you into Planning mode and the blue Current Location circle changes to orange with crosshairs. In this mode you can move about the map using the d-pad or touchscreen. • Toggle Maps & Zoom In / Out work the same as in GPS Map mode. • Centre press on the joystick to go to the POSITION INFO screen.
• Data Boxes These can be overlaid on the map in groups of two or four, and provide live data on your current trip; the data displayed can be customized in the settings menu (Main Menu > Settings > x Data Box Layout). There is also an option to overlay an altitude graph; please see full user guide for more information. • North Up / Trail Up / Trail Up (Low) This changes map orientation from North Up (i.e. top of screen is fixed north), Trail Up (map automatically orientates in direction of travel), and Trail Up (Low) [as Trail Up, but with the Current Location indicator set lower on the map screen; best for fast moving activities such as cycling].
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Primary Screen: POSITION INFO
Primary Screen: TRIP LOG
Next • This mode shows useful information about the current cursor location, such as the current grid reference and latitude and longitude.
• Records and displays key statistics such as distance travelled, speed, and so on, with a handy elevation profile of the trip.
• Set Marker - Used to get a straight-line distance and bearing between the marker and the current cursor location.
• Remember to press Start to begin the TRIP LOG; this option will then change to Stop. The Trip Log will now start recording your trail, and will leave a trail of red dots on the GPS Map mode.
• Set GoTo - Sets a single-leg route between your current/last known GPS location and the selected GoTo position.
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• When finished, or when pausing for rest, press Stop to stop the TRIP LOG.
• Map Packs - Displays the map(s) available on the Map card in the device.
• Menu - Various options to convert and save your route data.
• Press Next
• Track / Trail - A “snail” Trail is the line of red dots recording where you HAVE been. A Track is a set of saved data that will display in the ROUTES MENU and can be recalled at any time to follow on the map screen as a coloured route.
to go to the Trip Log.
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Primary Screen: MAIN MENU
Primary Screen: COMPASS
Calibrate Compass
GPS map
Next
• Active Map - Displays title of map currently in use in GPS MAP / PLANNING SCREENS. • Active Route - Displays title of current Route being shown in GPS MAP / PLANNING SCREENS. • OOI Menu - Create, edit, and view “Objects of Interest” (Points [POI], Areas [AOI], Lines [LOI], and Items [IOI] of Interest) stored on the Active 20 and current MapCard.
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GPS Map
Pointer
Next screen
• The Active 20 features both a magentic and GPS compass, and switches between the two at preset speeds (Main Menu > Settings > GPS Settings). • The lower the speed set, the sooner the GPS compass takes over from the magnetic compass.
• Routes Menu - Create, edit, and view routes stored on the Active 20 and current MapCard.
• Calibrate Compass - Calibrates onboard magentic compass. We advise that this be done at the start of any important journey to ensure accurate bearings from the magentic compass.
• GoTo and Marker - Set a GoTo or Marker using a postcode, map coordinates, or POI.
• Pointer - Swaps between standard compass and pointer mode.
• Settings - This is where all the device settings can be viewed and altered.
• Pointer mode allows you to select a target destination from the OOIs on your device.
• GPS Map - Takes you back to the GPS MAP mode.
• For more detailed information on this feature please see the full Active 20 User Guide.
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Primary Screen: SHARED DATA
GPS map
Primary Screen: GPS STATUS
Next
• The SHARED DATA screen shows nearby Active 12 & 20 devices (that may have data that can be shared).
• Location – Gives your current location. Format depends of your choice Position Display Format (Main Menu > Settings > GPS Settings)
• This Device - here you can view the routes & OOIs on your device which you have enabled sharing on. To enable sharing on a route/OOI:
• Elevation – Gives your current elevation. Measurement depends on your choice of units (Main Menu > Settings > Units and Set Speed).
• (Main Menu > OOI Menu > List All OOIs > *select the OOI you want to be sharable* > Edit > Share)
• UTC Time – Gives the current time in Coordinated Universal Time.
• (Main Menu > Routes Menu > *select Internal or SD Storage* > *select the route you want to be sharable* > Edit > Share Route)
• Av SNR & Max SNR – Indicates the current average and maximum Signal to Noise ratio.
• Other Devices - These are nearby Active 12 & 20 devices listed below This Device. Highlight a device using the joystick and press Select to see what Routes/OOIs may be available to Fetch to your device. • Turn Bluetooth Off - Toggles Bluetooth on/off • Bluetooth Devices - View all nearby Bluetooth enabled devices. Shows as Settings if Bluetooth is off.
• Accuracy – Gives current accuracy of the GPS signal. Measurement depends on your choice of units (Main Menu > Settings > Units and Set Speed). Until a GPS lock is acquired, “Acquiring GPS” is shown in place of Accuracy. • The GPS Status screen shows a live graph of the number & type of satellites the device can currently see and their relative signal strength. • A minimum of 4 satellites are needed for a GPS lock, which is indicated when the signal bar turns from dark blue to bright green. Satellite lock times may vary, subject to conditions (e.g. weather, tree cover, GPS satellite position relative to your location, etc). • For more detailed information on the data shown on this screen, please see the full user guide. • If the device has not currently obtained a satellite lock, the date, time, and location of the last known GPS lock are shown in place of Elevation.
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Tips & Tricks The Active 20 is purpose-built for the great outdoors, offering a long battery life in a shock and waterproof casing. Although the unit has been built to be rugged and reliable, you should remember that this is a complex electronic device requiring specific care and maintenance to ensure many years of accurate and reliable use.
Using MapCards: 1. If Active 20 is on, power off. 2. Remove battery from unit. 3. Insert microSD card into slot, printed side upward; if another Mapcard already present, remove first.
4. Replace battery and turn Active 20 on. 5. Once the Active 20 has loaded, the unit will beep 3 times to indicate it has
seen that a MapCard is present. Loading times will vary depending on the amount of mapping data on the MapCard (e.g. a National Trail MapCard will load faster than a Whole GB 1:25k MapCard simply due to the area covered).
6. When the MapCard has been loaded, the Map Packs screen will appear. From here you can press View Map to see the mapping from its centrepoint, or Back to return to the last screen.
battery Handling
Spare Mapping
As part of ensuring the Active 20 stays watertight, the battery pack features a snug silicone rubber seal. As such, after the battery pack has been left in the unit for an extended time without being removed, you may find that the snug silicone rubber seal on the battery pack slightly impedes its removal from the unit.
Although the Active 20 has been designed for use in the great outdoors, it is good practice to carry a compass along with a paper map of the area(s) you intend to travel over. Ensuring you know how to make correct use of both can help to avoid unexpected difficulties.
If this occurs, the best way to remove the battery pack is to pinch the battery pack latches a few times to disrupt the seal, and then pull the pack out; you may find that gently prying the battery pack at the top between the unit and pack with a fingernail will help.
Understanding Your Map
When storing the Active 20 for a long period we recommend that the battery pack be disengaged; simply pinch and pull the battery pack from the unit and leave loose in the unit.
Spare batteries
Whilst the Active 20 can show you your position on the map within a few metres, it cannot alert you to any potential dangers. As such it is very important that you understand the symbols and notations on the map before setting out. If you are unfamiliar with any symbols or notations, the map legends for all our mapping can be viewed in the Knowledge Centre on our website. https://satmap.com/knowledge-base
Whether you are going for a short walk or a long hike, we recommend that you always carry a spare set of batteries (Rechargeable LiPol or Lithium AA), keeping them in a watertight container (e.g. a small clip-lock food container), as although the Active 20 will give you many hours of use with fresh batteries, having a set of spare batteries with you gives simple peace of mind just in case you find yourself out in the wilds with the battery running low.
7. If the inserted MapCard has more than one mapping scale (e.g. our GB Platinum Whole MapCards), the scales can be easily toggled in to by pressing the Toggle button on the mid-left side of the unit. Please be aware that you will need to be at a suitable zoom level to toggle each layer. As a rough guide, to view 1:10k maps you will need to be below 1:15k, 1:25k maps below 1:30k, and 1:50k maps below 1:70k.
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Accuracy
Battery Options
It is important you understand the accuracy of any GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) device is variable. The GNSS system, which includes the GPS, GLONASS, and GALILEO satellite constellations, uses triangulation between these constellations and your Active 20 to determine your location. There are a number of factors which can reduce the accuracy of this, including poor weather, a restricted view of the sky (e.g. inside a building, city environments, thick tree cover, etc). You may also notice a variable performance from one day to the next; this is due to the fact that the position of the satellites overhead changes, which results in different triangulation values.
We recommend using the rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPol) battery in your Active 20 as this has been designed to offer the best performance compared to AA batteries.
Understanding this variability in the accuracy is important when enjoying outdoor pursuits in the proximity of dangerous features (e.g. lakes, rivers, marshes, cliffs, etc) as users must still apply safe practice and be aware of the weather conditions and their own abilities in order to avoid potential dangers and unnecessary risks.
Battery charging When using the Lithium Polymer (LiPol) battery pack supplied with the Active 20, it is recommended that it is charged using original Satmap charging devices (e.g. such as the wall charger & car charger supplied with the unit) for optimal performance, as these provide power at 5v 1a which in turn allows for fast and safe charging of the Active 20.
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If you wished to use AA batteries, we recommend using Lithium AA batteries as these will have a longer running time than standard Alkaline AA batteries.
Missing / Worn Parts Whilst we hope that the Active 20 will provide years of trouble free usage, if any parts of the Active 20 become lost or worn down during your adventures, we recommend that the unit be sent in to us for assessment and repair. Failure to do so promptly may result in irreparable damage and also result in partial or complete loss of warranty. Rubber seals, such as the USB port cover and main seal on the LiPol Battery Pack and AA Battery Caddy, should be checked periodically for signs of wear to ensure that the device remains in top condition.
Register your Active 20 Receive regular notices on new products, special offers and software updates. If a lost Active 20 is found, we can trace the owner.
Select the ‘Register Active 20’ option when you visit: www.satmap.com
Caring for your Active 20 The Active 20 has been designed to resist all inclement weather conditions and even submersion in water up to 3m. Rated at IP68, the Active 20 should easily handle wet or dusty environments, as long as these care tips are followed. It is extremely important to ensure the battery pack and USB door are firmly closed at all times; failure to do so will negate the watertight capability of the Active 20.
Where possible do not open the USB door or remove the battery pack in inclement weather. If completely unavoidable make all attempts to keep the unit and battery pack dry to ensure that moisture is not allowed into the unit. Do not expose the MapCards to moisture. They should be kept clean and dry at all times to ensure functionality. NEVER insert a damp, wet, or dirty Micro SD card into the Active 20.
Support In the event you need help with any aspect of your Active GPS device or guidance on choice of mapping or accessories, please do not hesitate to contact us via our online knowledge centre and help desk.
Here you will find a vast library of frequently asked questions with detailed answers, and through which you may contact us directly with any other enquiries.
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Map Voucher
Maps & Accessories We have mapping for all the UK, in Ordnance Survey and our own Adventure Mapping
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USB charging/Sync cable
Lanyard
Wall chargers (UK, EU)
Vehicle Mount
Bike Mount
Front Mount
Spare USB Door (single)
Spare USB Door (Set of 3)
Spare USB Door (Set of 5) 19
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