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Novus Alpha GPS speed camera detector provides information of fixed, average speed, possible mobile and red light cameras and accident blackspots with clear natural voice announcements. The Novus Alpha ultilises the unique vehicle profile mode, allowing drivers to select the category of vehicle they are driving, the Novus Alpha will then advise the driver of the correct speed limit for their vehicle when in a camera zone.

Novus Alpha operation is via the supplied 24 key IR (Infra-Red) remote control. Novus Alpha comes with a 12 months free subscription period and is ready to use immediately with camera database pre-installed.

Novus Alpha builds upon the multi award-winning speed camera database used by all Novus based products and adds the unique vehicle profile mode and provides warnings via clear natural voice announcements and full colour OLED screen that gives you more information as you drive including your vehicle speed, camera type and enforced speed limit.

The Novus Alpha features an OLED 1.5-inch screen, using OLED (organic light-emitting diode) technology Novus Alpha overcomes the problem of viewing the screen in bright sunlight. The Novus Alpha features a wide range of features which the user can access using the supplied IR (Infra-Red) remote control.

The Novus Alpha is ready to go with camera database installed and contains GPS co-ordinates of the following speed cameras and road safety hazards: Fixed speed cameras, SPECS speed cameras, Mobile speed cameras, Red light cameras, Congestion charging zones, Saftey camera protection zones, Accident black spots, Steep hills and Sharp bends. Using the Novus Alpha remote control the user can enable of disable individual groups of warning types.

When stationary the Novus Alpha displays the time, when in motion the current vehicle speed is then shown. The Novus Alpha also provides date, time, SOS position, maximum speed, elapsed time and distance travelled for each trip.

Novus Alpha Vehicle Profile Mode

The Novus Alpha vehicle profile feature allows you to select from a choice of six different vehicle types including car, cars towing caravans or trailers, buses and coaches, goods vehicles below 7.5tonnes and goods vehicles exceeding 7.5tonnes. Once the vehicle profile mode for your vehicle has been selected Novus Alpha will then warn you of the speed limit at speed camera locations for your specific vehicle type e.g.

A mobile speed camera can be enforcing a section of dual carriageway where the speed limit is posted as 60mph.

If the profile is set to 'Car' then the Novus Alpha will warn:
'Warning possible mobile camera ahead, limit 60 miles per hour'.

If the profile is set to 'Goods vehicle exceeding 7.5 tonnes' then the Novus Alpha will warn:
'Warning possible mobile camera ahead, limit 50 miles per hour'.

Novus Alpha Features

Warnings of fixed cameras including Gatso, Truvelo, SPECS, Speedmaster and DS2
Warnings of red light cameras
Warnings of possible mobile sites
Warnings of accident black spots
Clearly announces the legal speed limit when approaching camera sites
Clear voice alerts
1.5-inch colour OLED screen
Comprehensive UK speed camera database collated by experienced ex-Traffic Police
Six different vehicle profile modes e.g. car mode, HGV mode
Operation via 24 key IR remote control
Natural voice alerts and colour visual warnings
Accurate Speed Reading
KMH or MPH modes
Record unique POI
Safe driving mode
Camera only mode
Comprehensive UK speed camera database - updated weekly
12-24volt operation
Easily transferable between vehicles (extra magnetic mount required)
16 Channel Super Serse GPS engine
USB 2.0 compatible
Free speed camera subscription for 12 months, then £29.99 for 1 year or £59.99 for 3 years
2 Years manufacturers warranty.

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Auto Express - July 2008

This Novus gives warnings specific to what you are driving - handy, as limits for large vans or vehicles towing are different to a car. The screen is small and digits could have been bigger, although it looked good in colour and showed actual speed. Spoken and visible warnings were clear and accurate - but as with the Rider, it was slow to catch up when we turned off before a trap. Price and updates were reasonable.

Novus Alpha Installation

The Novus Alpha is simple to install, using the vehicles cigerette lighter and a magnetic mount on the dashboard, the Novus Alpha is easy to install, taking seconds to install and remove from your vehicle.

Novus Alpha Subscription

The Novus Alpha comes with a speed camera database pre-loaded into the unit and is ready to use immediately. Novus Alpha also includes free 12 months subscription to the speed camera database and includes a USB PC cable to enable users to update the unit via an internet-enabled computer.

Novus Alpha subscription thereafter costs £19.99 per year. Subscription is very important to maintain and keep up to date with the latest information on mobile and fixed speed camera locations and speed limits. Updates for the Novus Alpha are available via the following website NovusGPS.

What's in the box? (when purchased from ActiveGPS.co.uk)

Novus Alpha
12-24 volt In-vehicle Charger
Magnetic Mount
Remote Control
USB Cable
User Guide.

Novus Alpha Accessories

Novus Alpha - Magnetic Mount - Novus Alpha magnetic mount for securing your Novus Alpha speed camera detector in vehicle. The Novus Alpha magnetic mount features an adhesive base so you can secure the mount in place on your vehicles dashboard.

Novus Alpha - Windscreen Mounting Kit - Secure your Novus Alpha exactly where you can see it. The Novus Alpha Suction Mounting Kit provides the option of mounting the Novus Alpha on your vehicles windscreen.

Novus AlphaTechnical Specification

Technology: GPS
Installation: Plug & Play
Power: 12-24 volt, cigarette lighter.
Dimensions: Width - 62mm, Depth - 95mm, Height - 96mm
Free Subscription Period: months
Guarantee: 2-year
Novus Alpha Brochure

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