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Snooper S6900 Truckmate Sat Nav
Snooper S6900 Truckmate is preloaded with truck data and attributes and is designed for use in large vehicles and HGV's and features here European street-level maps.
Snooper Truckmate also includes AdBlue Petrol Stations points of interest database so you will always be able to find the nearest petrol station. There is also a car mode so you can use the satellite navigation system in your car.
Key Features:
‣7-inch full colour LCD touch display
‣Pre-installed street-level maps of Europe
‣Truck specific points of interest
‣TMC traffic information technology
‣Enhanced three watt audio speaker
‣Optional Tyre Pilot - pressure and temperature monitoring
‣MySpeed XL - Large speed limit display
‣Full Postcode search
‣Multi-route - enter 16 different destinations
‣Junction View and Lane Guidance
‣My Speed - speed limits
‣Your route - calculate your own bespoke routes
‣User POIs - upload and share POIs with other users
‣Bluetooth handsfree
‣Windows and Mac compatible
‣Built-in rechargeable battery
‣Optional Aura speed camera database
‣1 Year manufacturers guarantee
Snooper S6900 Truckmate Sat Nav
The Snooper S6900 Truckmate sat nav features a 7-inch touchscreen and has been designed for drivers of small trucks, motorhomes and large commercial vehicles. The dimensions of the S6900 are 187mm x 113mm x 16mm. Quick mounting is made possible with the included Active Magnetic Mount which allows clutter free cabling. The Snooper S6900 is also both Windows and Mac compatible.
Free lifetime maps of Europe (the UK, ROI and Europe) are included with the Snooper S6900 Truckmate which are provided by the map provider Here Maps. To ensure your Snooper sat nav is kept up to date you will need to register your device upon purchase. 2D and 3D map views are also available.
Snooper S6900 Truckmate includes FREE lifetime premium traffic management content provided by 100's of thousands of vehicles and sensors across the country providing upto the second information - if there is congestion on your route simply ask the Snooper sat nav to find an alternative route around it.
You can enter your vehicles dimensions (height, width) and weight into the Snooper S6900 as well as environment and load type settings. The Snooper S6900 7-inch is available in three models: Truckmat S6900e for use in a lorry of commercial vehicle, Ventura S6900 model is for use when towing a caravan or driving a motorhome and Bus and Coach S6900 model for use when driving a bus driver or drivers of coaches.
Post code search is provided by Royal Mail post code search. Two million points of interest are loaded into the S6900 including hotels, restaurants, shops, petrol stations, speed cameras and cash machines. Also Air1 AdBlue Retail Filling Station points of interest are displaying on screen.
Create and save up to 10 different profiles make it easy to switch and change vehicles to provide route information specific for that vehicle.
Bluetooth handsfree technology enables hands free calling whilst keeping both hands on the steering wheel which allows bluetooth connection to a compatible smartphone.
Monitor speed limits with My Speed Speed Limit information
The road speed limit will be displayed on screen whether there is a speed camera present or not. Speed limit data is provided for almost all European roads.
Junction view and lane guidance
Full screen images of main motorway junctions provide lane guidance which displays information as to which lane or lanes to use for safe driving.
Multi-route technology
Enter up to 16 multiple destinations for the same journey (enter the postcode, junction number or destination) and the Snooper S6900 sat nav will find the most economical and easiest route which is calculated to save you time and money.
Route simulation runs a simulation of your journey before you travel. Enter your destination, press the 'simulation' button which will help you if you wish to add a stop-over to your journey but not sure where to stop.
Choice of map display colour allows 10 different colour configurations for the satellite navigation display.
Car navigation is also possible as the Snooper sat nav has car mode
There is a Video In socket for adding a compatible reversing camera. In addition there is an earphone socket for connecting headphones.
Software available to use with the Snooper S6900 provides valuable route planning and information for truckers (improve fuel consumption and reduce costs).
Key Features:
‣7-inch full colour LCD touch display
‣Pre-installed street-level maps of Europe
‣Truck specific points of interest
‣TMC traffic information technology
‣TMC traffic information technology
‣Full Postcode search
‣Multi-route planner - up to 16 different destinations
‣Junction View and Lane Guidance
‣My Speed - speed limits
‣Your route - calculate your own bespoke routes
‣User POIs - upload and share POIs with other users
‣Bluetooth handsfree
‣MP3 player
‣MP4 player
‣Built-in rechargeable battery
‣Optional Aura speed camera database
‣1 Year manufacturers guarantee
Snooper S6900 Truckmate Map Coverage
The S6900 Truckmate includes the following countries:
UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Holland, Luxembourg, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Czech Republic, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Montenegro, Croatia, Turkey, Greece, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, F.Yugoslavia Rep.of Macedonia, Russia.
Snooper AURA speed camera database
Like all Snooper speed camera detectors and sat navs, the Snooper S6900 gets its speed camera locations via the Snooper AURA speed camera database. Updated daily, the AURA database can be downloaded to the device via a PC or Mac connected to the Internet with USB connection. It's important you regularly update, as the S6900 GPS database is only as good as the last download.
Snooper AURA speed camera database is available via subscription from the manufacturer and priced at £69.99 a year.
Detectable Speed Cameras
Utilising GPS detection the Snooper S6900 Truckmate will provide advanced warnings to the following fixed and mobile speed cameras:
Fixed cameras:
‣Gatso
‣Truvelo
‣Truvelo D-Cam
‣SPECS
‣HADECS 3 (identified on the S6900 as a GATSO camera)
‣SpeedSpike
‣Peek
‣SpeedCurb
‣Watchman
Installation
Install the Snooper S6900 Truckmate on your vehicles windscreen using the provided Active Magnetic Mount. You should ideally locate the satnav in a position where you have a clear view of the screen without distracting you from concentrating on the road ahead as well as road traffic congestion and weather conditions.
Snooper S6900 software and speed camera requirements:
The Snooper software will only operate on the following Windows based operating systems: Windows Vista, Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10
The Snooper software will only operate on the following Mac based operating systems: Mac iOS X - Yosemite, El Capitain and Sierra.
What's in the box?:
‣Snooper Truckmate S8110 Portable Satellite Navigation Unit
‣In-Vehicle Power Supply (12v-24v) with combined TMC antenna
‣Windscreen Bracket
‣Magnetic Mount
‣Hard Carry Case
‣AV input cable
‣USB Cable
Last updated: 1st August 2024
