Truck Satellite Navigation and Commercial Vehicle Systems. Truck friendly satellite navigation

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1 Truck Satellite Navigation and Commercial Vehicle Systems Truck friendly satellite navigation

2 Think Differently. Dear Driver, You couldn t have missed the almost weekly press reports of a truck or large vehicle getting sent along an inappropriate route by an inept sat nav. Almost all these stories end in disaster with the vehicle concerned stranded in a field, wedged under a bridge and even destroying property. It is reported that there has been millions of pounds worth of damage caused as drivers use portable navigation systems designed for cars to navigate commercial vehicles. The first satellite navigation system designed specifically for trucks. Snooper Truckmate systems have been created to provide a solution to these problems. Truckmate is the first portable satellite navigation system to include dedicated routing designed specifically for trucks and large vehicles such as coaches and buses - plus Snooper s multi-award winning speed camera location technology. Go green! As well as routing you safely and effectively to your destination, Truckmate will also guide you around the most economical route. Faced with a choice of a route using a steep incline or one with more straightforward flat roads, Truckmate will select the latter. Improved fuel consumption, improved cost effectiveness Truckmate has the answer. This unique software will create a route based on the attributes of your particular vehicle. Simply tell the unit the size and weight of your vehicle, plus the type of load if applicable and Snooper s Truckmate software will calculate a safe, truck friendly route. Routes will be calculated based on roads with adequate width and height, excluding roads with low bridges or weight restrictions plus many other hazards. FREE software updates! At Snooper we understand the difficulties of fast moving technologies. No sooner have you purchased a new PC or Television and it s already out of date, that s why we are offering FREE software updates until the end of As Snooper s Truckmate technology get s better and better you can keep up, knowing you have always got the most up to date unit on the market! The new Snooper Truckmate is an incredibly sophisticated satellite navigation system. Whilst we have tried to provide you with as much information as we can in this brochure you still might have some questions. If you do, don t hesitate to contact us and we will talk you through the units wide range of features in more depth. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Snooper Truckmate Customer Services.

3 Hardly a week goes by without a story in the press highlighting the dangers of using satellite navigation devices designed for normal sized cars in trucks and other large vehicles. Millions of pounds worth of damage has been inflicted on bridges and even peoples houses, not to mention the truck and its cargo! We have noticed a big increase in the number of road vehicles hitting bridges in the last few years Network Rail Spokesman The railway infrastructure company said the number of bridges hit by lorries travelling on inappropriate roads had doubled in the last decade to 2,000 a year. We have noticed a big increase in the number of road vehicles hitting bridges in the last few years. Over the last decade it has doubled to 2,000 incidents a year. Sat navs are a great tool but they are just a tool and not an alternative for keeping your wits about you and obeying the road. Snooper is the first manufacturer to provide an expert solution to this very serious problem. As Snooper releases its all new Truckmate routing software, press reports confirm exactly how important specific truck routing software is. NETWORK RAIL has blamed drivers following satellite navigation (sat nav) instructions down narrow roads for a surge in damage to bridges and crossings. According to the company s research, lorries have caused 15m-worth of damage in the past year by striking low or narrow bridges after being directed under them by their in-cab systems. Technik: +49 (0)

4 Truckmate has the answer. This unique software will create a route based on the attributes of your particular vehicle. Simply tell the unit the size and weight of your vehicle, plus the type of load if applicable and Snooper s Truckmate software will calculate a safe, truck friendly route. Routes will be calculated based on roads with adequate width and height, excluding roads with low bridges or weight restrictions plus many other hazards. 100% UK COVERAGE Restrictions Height Width Length Weight No trucks allowed No trailers No U-turn for trucks No right turn for trucks No left turn for trucks Trucks with hazardous goods forbidden Trucks with natural goods harmful to water forbidden Warning Steep road up ahead Steep road down ahead Tight bend ahead Side winds Risk of grounding Service: +49 (0)

5 Truck Satellite Navigation and Commercial Vehicle Systems Advanced street level mapping Recognised as the industry leader in digital street level mapping, Truckmate uses Navteq data, ensuring you are taken seamlessly from A to B on the best possible route. Routes are calculated easily either by simply entering any postcode, entering the road name or number or even by just entering the name of the town or city. Full postcode search provided by Navteq for door to door navigation. Height restriction here Blue Route is truck friendly route calculated by TRUCKMATE. Red Route is normal car route with a low bridge on it. An example of a truck friendly route avoiding hazards, calculated by Truckmate, compared to a normal car route. Truck specific speed camera location Unlike any other sat nav systems Truckmate provides you with speed limit alerts specific to the size and class of vehicle you are driving. Plus you can update Truckmate with the AURA speed camera database 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Whilst many ordinary sat nav systems with cameras provide you updates every 3 or 4 months, our dedicated camera data collection team update AURA daily so the second a camera is added you can download it., because anything less than 100% cover is just not an option. Snooper Truckmate gets you effortlessly from A to B whilst ensuring that you get there with your license intact. Provides advanced warning of: Gatso & Truvelo Cameras High Risk Zones Watchman Mobile Laser MCS (Multi Camera Mobile Safety Vans System) The Daddy Temporary Gatso Speedcurb Truvelo Cameras SPECs average speed Congestion Charge Roadwork cameras Cameras DS 2 Digital Cameras Accident Hotspots Schools (optional) Technik: +49 (0)

6 Countries covered by Truckmate satellite navigation with dedicated guidance for trucks and large vehicles. Countries with Truckmate attributes on major roads and throughout major cities and towns Countries covered by our standard street level mapping for any vehicle. IRELAND U. K. DEN. NORWAY SWEDEN FINLAND ESTONIA LATVIA LITHUANIA FRANCE NETH. BEL. GERMANY LUX. SWITZ. CZECH REP. SLOVAKIA AUSTRIA SLOV. POLAND HUNGARY ROMANIA PORTUGAL SPAIN ITALY FREE SOFTWARE AND MAP UPDATES UNTIL THE END OF 2009! Service: +49 (0)

7 Truck Satellite Navigation and Commercial Vehicle Systems Multi-route technology Snooper sat nav systems have always been the most stylish available. But they don t only look good, they deliver a performance to match. Take our new and unique Multi-route planning software. Multi-route allows you to calculate a single route around up to 16 different destinations just by adding the postcodes. No stopping and starting, struggling to find each and every address, simply your full day s travel calculated and saved in just a few seconds. FREE Traffic information technology If you drive for a living you will know the importance of knowing exactly what lies ahead. Accurate and reliable information is a must to ensure that you get to your appointments on time. Snooper s TMC information is provided by ITIS probably the best traffic information provider in the UK. Traffic information is fed from 100 s of thousands of vehicles and sensors across the country providing up to the second information. Its reach and accuracy is considered to be more comprehensive than those systems that use fixed sensors only, providing a higher level of service. Truckmate s TMC service will alert you to all traffic incidents across the country and lists them in distance order from your current position. As well as this overview however, you can also choose to monitor traffic incidents that are specific to the route you have programmed on the system. And, if there is congestion on your route you can simply ask your Truckmate to automatically find a route around it. Car and Truck modes Truckmate has not only been designed to navigate large vehicles. Truckmate allows you to switch easily between car and truck navigation settings. Once in car mode routes will be calculated as normal using roads suitable for cars. As Truckmate is portable it can be taken easily from one vehicle to another. Two great satellite navigation systems in one! Over 2 million POI s across Europe Truck specific points of interest list including truck stops, truck only petrol stations, enhanced information on standard petrol stations, capability to serve trucks, accepted truck payment cards and where power diesel pumps are available. In addition the extensive POI list provides information on many hotels, restaurants, petrol stations, speed cameras, golf courses, cash machines, airports, train stations, shops plus many more. Go straight to your destination at the touch of a button! Technik: +49 (0)

8 It s no longer acceptable for drivers to be content with sat navs made for smaller vehicles there are specific issues involved with driving HGVs, and the Truckmate takes all of them into account. Steve Love, HDNL Truckmate is the first portable sat nav system to include dedicated routing designed specifically for trucks and large vehicles plus Snooper s multi award winning speed camera location technology. The Snooper Truckmate S2000 satellite navigation system has been created to provide professional drivers with genuine benefits over standard sat nav systems designed for cars.

9 S2000 Portable Truck Satellite Navigation System Snooper Truckmate S2000, the first sat nav system with dedicated routing designed specifically for trucks and large vehicles such as coaches and buses. The S2000 includes FREE TMC traffic information and truck specific speed camera updates. Bluetooth Handsfree Technology Stay on the right side of the law. The Truckmate S2000 is equipped with Bluetooth Handsfree Technology so that if you do have to take a call whilst you are on the move you can do so safely, with both hands still on the steering wheel. Also available as an optional extra is an extension microphone perfect for vehicles which generate a lot of background noise. Built-in MP3 player Truckmate S2000 comes complete with a builtin MP3 player. Now you can navigate to your destination whilst listening to your favourite music at the same time. The S2000 comes with a headphone socket so you can plug in headphones, but it is also possible to plug in an FM transmitter (not included) enabling you to transmit both the navigation instructions and your music through your vehicles car stereo. Technical Specifications: Truckmate Routing Software TMC traffic information technology Multi-route planner Bluetooth handsfree MP3 player Handsfree microphone (optional) 4.3 full colour LCD touch display A choice of different screen colours Built-in GPS antenna Turn by turn voice instructions Built-in rechargeable battery One touch Home & Office route planner 2D & 3D map views 3D Direction indicators Extensive list of Points of Interest H: 80mm W: 138mm D: 19mm Street level mapping by Speed camera location data provided by Technik: +49 (0)

10 S Screen Portable Truck Satellite Navigation System Snooper Truckmate S7000 with 7 wide LCD. Surely the ultimate portable sat nav for trucks? Snooper S7000 has been designed to provide an enhanced experience of Truckmate. The S7000 incorporates a large 7 widescreen display giving the driver a much better view of the route ahead. Directions are displayed larger and more clearly so that the S7000 s turn by turn instructions and warnings for low bridges and narrow roads can be seen at a glance. Truckmate S7000 also incorporates an MP3/MP4 player and most impressive of all DVB-T Freeview television. The 7 LCD screen provides crystal clear viewing quality so that you don t have to miss that favourite programme when you are away from home. Bluetooth handsfree technology is also included as standard so you can stay road legal if you do have to take a call. Plus, Truckmate S7000 includes Snooper s award winning speed trap location technology using AURA s Worldwide speed trap database. Door to door navigation with voice guidance and turn by turn instructions, plus Multi-route technology calculate a route around up to 16 different destinations. Truckmate S7000 also includes 1000 s of truck specific points of interest including truck stops and truck friendly fuel stations. On route navigation and multi-media in one great package. Street level mapping by Speed camera location data provided by Technical Specifications: Truckmate Routing Software TMC traffic information technology Multi-route planner Bluetooth handsfree DVB-T Freeview TV tuner MP3/MP4 player Handsfree microphone (optional) 7 full colour LCD touch display A choice of different screen colours Built-in SIRF III GPS antenna Turn by turn voice instructions Built-in rechargeable battery One touch Home & Office route planner 2D & 3D map views 3D Direction indicators Extensive list of Points of Interest Service: +49 (0)

11 AVN S7000 In-dash Motorised 7 Wide Touchscreen Satellite Navigation, AM/FM Receiver, DVD Player Snooper have taken all the attributes of the award winning portable Truckmate system and programmed them in to the highly sophisticated AVN S7000 single DIN head unit. The Truckmate AVN S7000 head unit incorporates a wealth of features including a motorised, flip-out 7 touchscreen LCD display, DVD/CD player with ipod and MP3 connectivity, AM/FM radio receiver and Bluetooth handsfree technology. It is also possible to add a rerversing/parking camera. Updatable speed camera alerts. The Truckmate AVN S7000 is also the first installed single din head unit that is updateable. The Truckmate SD card can be removed from the device and updated via your PC. To ensure that you always get up to the minute speed trap information it is essential that you download the latest version of Snooper s AURA speed camera database regularly. Street level mapping by Speed camera location data provided by Technical Specifications: ISO/1DIN Size DVD/DVDR/DVDRW/VCD/CD CDR/ CDRW/MP3/MP4 Compatible 7 Widescreen tft/lcd display touch screen panel control Graphic user interface High brightness: 400 cd/m 2 Resolution: 1440 x 234 Colour, contrast, brightness, tint controls Fully motorised viewing angle adjustment Last angle memory for panel Front panel display when the monitor is closed Drop down detachable front panel for invisible dvd insertion slot Slim type car dvd slot-in mechanism Digital & mechanical antishock with esp memory Osd (on screen display) Ntsc/pal auto/selectable Full function remote control Am/fm pll synthesizer tuner with 30 memory presets and rds function Preset eq Hi power 50W x 4 Mini usb port (cable not supplied) ipod input connection (cable supplied) Bluetooth hands free function Technik: +49 (0)