MobileMapper 6

MobileMapper 6 FAQ




What is MobileMapper 6

MobileMapper 6 is an entry-level mapping device from Magellan. It is an affordable and easy-to-use, yet professional GPS/GIS receiver based on the Windows Mobile 6 operating system, and it provides a complete set of all necessary features and applications for productive data collection and mapping.


What is Windows Mobile 6

Windows Mobile 6 is a Microsoft Windows operating system designed for mobile devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs), smartphones or handheld PCs. The Windows Mobile 6 is the latest available version from Microsoft, released in 2007.


What kind and size of processor does the MobileMapper 6 use

MobileMapper 6 has Samsung S3C2442B43 CPU which is running at 400 MHz.


How much memory does the MobileMapper 6 come with

The MobileMapper 6 comes with two types of internal memory:

  • RAM (Random Access Memory), very fast but “volatile” in that any program or data stored in RAM disappears when the computer is turned off
  • Flash memory is stored on an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) where the programs are permanently stored, but this memory is upgradeable

MobileMapper 6 includes 64 MB of RAM and 128 MB of Flash memory.

It also has an SD (Secure Digital) card slot for external memory cards. These cards can be used for storing maps for display on the MobileMapper 6 and for GIS data collected by the MobileMapper 6.


What is the maximum size of SD cards I can use with the unit

Up to 4 GB SD (Secure Digital) cards can be used with MobileMapper 6. They can be regular SD or SDHC (SD High Capacity) cards. We recommend use of SanDisk SD cards.


What software is standard with MobileMapper 6

MobileMapper 6 ships with the following applications (among others):

  • ActiveSync
  • Bluetooth manager
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Notes
  • External GPS (GPS COM port configuration)
  • File Explorer
  • E-mail messaging
  • Internet Explorer
  • Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Pictures & Videos Viewer
  • Windows Media Player


What is the battery life

MobileMapper 6 can be powered for up to 10 hours of operation, depending on temperature and the use of the product: backlight on and off periods, backlight brightness, applications used (e.g. Bluetooth) as well as type of the batteries used (rechargeable vs. standard AA).


How accurate is MobileMapper 6

MobileMapper 6 provides:

  • 2-5 meter accuracy in real-time with SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS) corrections
  • Sub-meter accuracy with post-processing (optional feature)

What GIS software comes with MobileMapper 6

Because it is an open platform Windows Mobile 6 device, MobileMapper 6 allows you to choose the software that is right for you:

  • Our own Mobile Mapping application is available either in a bundle with the MobileMapper 6 device, or it can be purchased separately. In order to benefit from the post-processing option, a separate activation code has to be purchased, either together with the Mobile Mapping software or separately.
  • We are also providing MobileMapper 6 bundles with DigiTerra Explorer software (worldwide offer).
  • We offer MobileMapper 6 bundles with ESRI ArcPad software (for the US market only).


Is the MobileMapper 6 compatible with the latest ArcPad 8 version?

Absolutely. ArcPad 8 is now compatible only with Windows Mobile OS based devices like the MobileMapper 6 which is running the Windows Mobile 6 OS. There is no issue with installing and using ArcPAd 8 on MobileMapper 6 platform.


Can I install other programs on MobileMapper 6

MobileMapper 6 is an open platform allowing one to install theoretically any Windows Mobile 6 compatible software, whether a mapping application or not. Our ProCommunity web site (http://procommunity.magellangps.com) provides a long, but not exhaustive, list of different 3rd party applications that are compatible with our platform.



Can I post-process MobileMapper 6 data

Yes, it is possible when using our Mobile Mapping v2.0 application. An additional activation code has to be purchased (either together with the Mobile Mapping application, or separately if you already possess Magellan MobileMapping application) in order to collect raw data for post-processing. The post-processing of the raw data is then performed with the MobileMapper 6 Office software which is included in the Mobile Mapping v2.0 software CD.



Can I collect raw data for post-processing while using ArcPad 8 on MobileMapper 6?

Yes. Magellan provides a post-processing extension called GPSDifferential for ArcPad 8, which allows collecting raw data for post-processing.