REMOTE CONTROL ONLY GARMIN ALPHA 200F
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BENEFITS
Autonomy
Up to 80 hrs battery life (rechargeable lithium-ion battery).
Ease of use
Colour touch screen; 3.5 inch/8.9 cm (diagonal).
Range
Track your dogs up to a distance of 14.5 km.
Easy spotting
High-sensitivity GPS/GLONASS receiver and VHF antenna.
Waterproof
Remote control is IPX7 water-resistant.
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
A new-generation remote control
With the Alpha 200 remote control, Garmin is offering an entirely new user experience, with simple navigation between functions and a host of technological advances, both in terms of connectivity and safety. An especially notable feature is the optimised screen size of 3.5 inches, or 8.9 cm diagonally (282x470 pixels). It's also worth noting that the screen is perfectly readable in sunlight.
Main features of the Garmin Alpha 200F
The alpha 200 is equipped with a Quad Helix GPS Galileo antenna, a barometric altimeter and a 3D compass, as well as an external VHF connection to accommodate the connection of more powerful antennas.
It also offers a built-in memory capacity of 16GB, as well as a reinforced micro SD card slot (which can be used for additional mapping, for example).
More information about the features of this Garmin remote control
Lightweight, the alpha 200f weighs just 270 g. It complies with the IPX7 standard: it withstands immersion in water up to 1 m deep for 30 minutes. Also worth knowing: the Li Ion battery supplied (replaceable) has a range of 20 hours.
This Garmin remote control is equipped as standard with TopoActive Europe (47 countries) with free lifetime updates. Operates on 6 dedicated frequencies authorised exclusively in France in order to limit the risk of interference.
Dome additional details that make all the difference
The alpha 200f is also equipped with 3 side buttons for quick and secure access to user-configurable common functions. And this remote control is compatible with the following Garmin devices: TT15 and T5 collars (standard and mini), DriveTrack tablet and Instinct and Instinct Solar watches.
So what does this Alpha 200F remote control have in terms of connectivity/compatibility?
- Integrated WiFi, BT, ANT+ and BLE
- Compatible with Explore & Explore Web apps for setting up Alpha, receiving and sending messages and SOS function
- Online data storage via smartphone (Cloud)
- Compatible with Garmin Tempe, Xero DriveTrack and Instinct® devices
- InReach® dog direction and distance
- Sending/receiving SOS and Messages directly on your wrist
- IOS - Android compatible
InReach technology: what are we referring to?
The Alpha 200 is compatible with InReach technology, which via a subscription allows extended tracking and backup functions. This technology offers 100% worldwide coverage on the Iridium network.
Once activated, what does this InReach technology actually do?
- Sending interactive SOS in your native language with support and tracking (thanks to the SOS inReach button, with fold-down aluminium protection flap)
- Interactive SOS, 24/7, anywhere in the world with acknowledgement of receipt (tracking provided by GEOS to coordinate search and rescue)
- Sending/receiving predefined or personalised text messages (sms/e-mails/social networks) - (160 characters)
- Satellite weather forecast
- Tracking Real-time tracking of the Alpha 200
Size, weight and power supply of the remote control:
Physical dimensions*:
6.80 x 16.20 x 3.40 cm (2.70 x 6.40 x 1.30″)
*the dimensions do not include the antenna
Weight:
280 g (9.90 oz) with standard antenna and battery
Display format (width by height):
W x H: 4.70 x 7.70 cm (1.80″ x 3.0″); 88.90 mm (3.50″) diagonal
Tips for storage and maintenance
Storage tips
Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Avoid storing in an airtight box.
TESTS AND WARRANTY
Warranty
2 Years