Page 1 LX90xx LX80xx GPS-Navigation System with Variometer Version 6.03 LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24a, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel +386 592 33 400 fax +386 599 33 522 info@lxnav.com www.lxnav.com •...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Version 6.03, May 2017 Important Notices Limited Warranty Sunburned display warranty Basics The LX9xx/LX80xx series at a glance 2.1.1 Display Unit Features 2.1.2 V9 Vario Unit Features 2.1.3 V8 Vario Unit Features 2.1.4 V80 Vario Unit Features 2.1.5 Interfaces 2.1.6 Internal Options 2.1.7...
Page 3 Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.1.5 ETA/ETE Calculation 5.1.1.6 Soaring Start* 5.1.2 Flight Recorder 5.1.3 Vario Parameters* 5.1.4 Display 5.1.5 Files and Transfers 5.1.5.1 Uploading User Airspace and Waypoints 5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database (ASAPT) 5.1.5.3 Airspace 5.1.5.4 Airports 5.1.5.5 Waypoints and Tasks 5.1.5.6 Maps...
Page 4 Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.10 Remote stick* 5.1.11.11 AHRS* 5.1.11.12 NMEA Output 5.1.11.13 Engine * 5.1.11.14 Network* 5.1.11.15 Flaps* 5.1.11.16 Battery Types* 5.1.12 Polar and Glider* 5.1.13 Profiles and Pilots 5.1.14 Language 5.1.15 Passwords 5.1.16 Admin mode 5.1.17 About Information Mode 5.2.1 GPS Status Page 5.2.2...
Page 5 Version 6.03, May 2017 6.2.1.1 MacCready, Ballast and Bugs Settings 6.2.1.2 Map Settings 6.2.1.3 Wind 6.2.1.4 Airspace 6.2.1.5 Mark 6.2.1.6 Xpdr 6.2.1.7 Radio 6.2.1.8 Team 6.2.1.9 Flarm 6.2.1.10 6.2.1.11 Rotate FAI Area 6.2.1.12 Layout 6.2.1.13 Night Creating new symbol 6.3.1 Navboxes 6.3.1.1 Detailed description of NAVBOXES...
Page 6 Version 6.03, May 2017 7.1.5.1 Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) Flying a Task 7.2.1 Starting a Task 7.2.2 Restarting Task 7.2.3 Over Turn Point 7.2.4 Entering Assigned Area 7.2.5 Moving Point Inside Assigned Area 7.2.6 Task Finish 7.2.7 Graphical Final Glide assistants Procedure after Landing Firmware Update Updating main display firmware...
Page 7: Important Notices
LXNAV retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
Page 8: Sunburned Display Warranty
Version 6.03, May 2017 1.2 Sunburned display warranty Any kind of display including LXNAV instrument display screens can be damaged / burned by strong sunlight magnified by canopies in certain positions. We suggest you to cover your device from the direct sunlight, especially if the canopy is open.
Page 9: Basics
Version 6.03, May 2017 Basics 2.1 The LX9xx/LX80xx series at a glance The system consists of two units; the main display unit and the vario unit. Within the main display unit an integral 50-channel GPS receiver and a high brightness colour display are fitted.
Page 10: Display Unit Features
LX user interface. Optionally a remote stick is available for more comfort.  Portrait or landscape orientation. (Portrait orientation is not available on LX80xx models)  Pre-loaded with worldwide terrain maps, airspace and airport databases.  Unlimited number of waypoints.
Page 11: V8 Vario Unit Features
Basics Version 6.03, May 2017  Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed  inertial platform 3 axis digital +-6g accelerometer, 3 axis gyroscopes (for inertial vario, AHRS and wind calculation)  Smooth audio output  Audio equalizer ...
Page 12: Interfaces
Basics Version 6.03, May 2017  3.5'' (8.8 cm) sunlight readable screen with 1200nits  QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight readable display  ARM Cortex-M4 processor running on 160MHz  Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed  inertial platform 3 axis digital +-6g accelerometer, 4 gyroscopes (for inertial vario, AHRS and wind calculation) ...
Page 13: External Options
By using a RS485 bus system a wide range of optional interfaces can be easily connected to the basic configuration with minimal installation work. The LXNAV bus system can be extended easily by use of RS485 splitting units, which allow plug and play connection of optional devices.
Page 14 Basics Version 6.03, May 2017 flight simulator (www.condorsoaring.com) can be received via the RS232 port after entering suitable passwords (see Chapter 5.1.14). These features are extremely useful for pilots who want to learn about the system and also wish to refresh their knowledge after a winter break. Please note that altitude data will be sent from the simulator which means that real final glide training will be possible.
Page 15: Technical Data
Basics Version 6.03, May 2017 2.1.9 Technical Data 2.1.9.1 LX9000 System  Power input 10-16 V DC  Consumption at 12 V: o 250 mA - minimum brightness without audio and options. o 260 mA - minimum brightness without audio and with Flarm. o 470 mA - maximum brightness without audio and options.
Page 16: Lx8000
Basics Version 6.03, May 2017 2.1.9.4 LX8000  Power input 10-16 V DC  Consumption at 12 V: o 290 mA - minimum brightness without audio and options. o 300 mA - minimum brightness without audio and with Flarm. o 380 mA - maximum brightness without audio and options. o 390 mA - maximum brightness without audio and with Flarm.
Page 17: Packing Lists
 Vario indicator I8 (Optional I80 or I9)  SD card  Hex key “Inbus” 3.4 LX80xx with Flarm Option  LX8000 or LX8080 main display unit  V8 vario unit (optional V80 or V9)  Main power cable for main display unit ...
Page 18: Lx80Xx
Packing Lists Version 6.03, May 2017 3.5 LX80xx  LX8000 or LX9080 main display unit  V8 vario unit (optional V80 or V9)  Main power cable for main display unit  Cable for vario unit  SD card ...
Page 19: System Description
Only After installing the main display unit, the orientation must be defined via the Display menu (see Chapter 5.1.4). The main display unit of LX80xx series can be mounted only in landscape mode. In this manual all screenshots are given for portrait orientation of the LX9000 system, which is most commonly used.
Page 20 System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 VOLUME selector POWER button MODE selector SD Card reader Ambient light sensor ZOOM selector PAGE selector POWER button VOLUME selector MODE selector SD Card reader Ambient light sensor ZOOM selector PAGE selector Page 20 of 192...
Page 21: Portrait Orientation
System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 4.1.2 Portrait orientation VOLUME selector MODE selector Ambient light POWER button sensor SD Card reader PAGE selector ZOOM selector The V9 vario unit is an indicator only and has no controls. Information displayed is controlled by the main display unit. The V80/V8 vario unit is having three buttons to toggle between screens.
Page 22: Switching On The Unit
System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 4.2 Switching on the Unit After a short press of the power-on button the main display unit and vario unit will turn on and a welcome screen will appear. The first screen shows the boot loader screen followed by the Linux kernel screen and then the file system screen.
Page 23: Text Edit Control
System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 4.3.1 Text Edit Control The Text Editor is used to input an alphanumeric string of arbitrary length; the picture below shows typical options when editing text. Use the bottom-right knob to change the value at the current cursor position.
Page 24: Spin Control
System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 4.3.3 Spin Control Spin controls are designed for numeric parameters. Rotate the bottom-right knob (page selector) to increase/decrease the selected value. The bottom-left (zoom) knob will increase/decrease the value with a different step compared to the page selector. 4.3.4 Selection Control Selection boxes, also known as combo boxes on Windows operating system, are used to...
Page 25: Font Selector
System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 Rotating the zoom selector changes colour transparency. Transparency is very important for fill colours which are used for airspace zones, observation zones and FAI area. If a fill colour is not transparent (0%), all other map items will not be seen through it. If a fill colour is 100% only the solid border will be drawn.
Page 26: Pull Down Menu
System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 4.3.9 Pull down menu Pull down menu is used to select one of the options. Press button several times to select appropriate item of turn PAGE selector knob. Pull down menu will automatically close after few seconds.
Page 27 System Description Version 6.03, May 2017 Method 3 When the button with the OFF symbol is pressed for more than 8 seconds the system will perform an unconditional shutdown. This method is recommended only in case that the program hangs and it is not possible to shutdown with methods 1 or 2. If you are using method 2 to switch off the system it is necessary to release the button when you see the shutting down message.
Page 28: Operating Modes
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Operating Modes The main display unit has seven modes or main menus. All of them are selectable by rotating the upper-right knob which is also called MODE selector. The diagram below shows the mode structure of the LX9000 running in portrait screen. ...
Page 29 It is also possible to customise selected navigational pages using STYLE menu option. Refer to Chapter 6 for more details. In airport navigation mode the user can navigate only to airports stored in LXNAV's Airports database. This database cannot be edited on device itself and is available at no charge on our web pages.
Page 30: Setup Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1 Setup Mode In the setup menu users can configure the main display unit and connected devices. Turn the bottom-right knob - PAGE selector - or press the UP/DOWN arrow on the remote stick to select the appropriate setup item.
Page 31: Safety Altitude
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 altitude, care should be taken when changing the value as an incorrect setting can upset the final glide calculation. 5.1.1.2 Safety Altitude This setting is the altitude reserve or safety altitude and is the height that the instrument adds to the final glide altitude required so that the glider arrives over the final glide destination at the selected safety altitude.
Page 32: Flight Recorder
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.2 Flight Recorder The main display unit has a built-in flight recorder fully approved by the IGC (a sub- committee of the FAI) and will produce secure flight records that are acceptable for all FAI requirements including world records.
Page 33: Vario Parameters
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.3 Vario Parameters* This option is used to set the vario parameters. Following parameters are set: Vario needle filter sets a time constant of the vario needle. The value can be adjusted between 0.1 and 5 s with step 1.0 s or 0.1 s. Default value is 1.5 s. Vario sound filter sets a time constant of vario sound.
Page 34: Display
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Netto time defines the integration period for the average netto vertical speed in seconds. The default is 20 seconds. The external switch wired to the vario unit has absolute priority and will override all other switching methods. 5.1.4 Display The display menu controls screen brightness.
Page 35: Files And Transfers
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.5 Files and Transfers The Files and transfer menu is used to manage the waypoint, airspace and airport databases, recorded flights, flight declaration, PDF documents and Checklists. Within a profile user can selected different airport databases, airspace and waypoint files. Selected files can be stored inside main display unit or on inserted SD card or USB stick.
Page 36: Uploading Airspace And Airports Database (Asapt)
5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database (ASAPT) LXNAV distributes free of charge airport and airspace database for the whole world. The airport and airspace database is regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the database can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com.
Page 37: Airspace
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.5.3 Airspace Select the Airspace menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available airspace databases/files will be shown on screen. The distributed airspace databases are shown first followed by user airspace files, followed by airspace file on SD card and at the end are shown airspace files on USB stick.
Page 38: Airports
If an error is suspected in our database please notify us via email info@lxnav.com. If you wish to add additional airports to the system an ordinary waypoint file should be created and uploaded as a waypoint file or use the LXAsapt editor program to modify the airport database.
Page 39: Waypoints And Tasks
5.1.5.4.1 Managing Airports Using the LX Asapt editor LX Asapt Editor allows you to edit any LXNAV airport database distributed as asapt files. You can quickly filter the regions and find the airports you're interested in. View and edit all details of the airports, add charts, photos (from files or clipboard) and any other information you would like associated with them.
Page 40 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Multiple files can be selected. All checked files will be shown on the graphics page and used in the near mode calculation, if the waypoint is of the proper type (airport or outlanding place). However, only one file can be the active file. The active file is primary used for task creation.
Page 41: Maps
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Change the filename if required. Press TO USB for saving to the USB stick or press TO SD for saving to the SD card. CUP and CUPX files also stores tasks. Tasks will also be uploaded to the main display unit.
Page 42 Download->Maps section www.lxnav.com. After downloading selected HGL package you can install it using password 89891. When HGL package is installed, it can be enabled in Setup->Files and Transfer->Maps menu. High resolution maps requires a lot of internal memory space. In case of insufficient memory, you must remove HGL packages from Setup->Files and...
Page 43: Flights
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.5.7 Flights Select the Flights menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all stored flights will be shown. The main display unit is capable of storing more than 1000 hours of flight logs. If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the main display unit, flights can be copied to it when the corresponded button is pressed.
Page 44: Update Databases
.obs (flarm obstacle file) LXNAV distributes free of charge airport and airspace database throughout the whole world. The airport and airspace database is regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the database can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com.
Page 45 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Select the PDF READER menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available PDF documents will be shown on the screen. Select desired document using PAGE selector. Press DELETE button to delete selected document. Press LOAD button to upload selected document to internal memory.
Page 46: Checklists
A checklist file can be made / opened and manipulated with the LXStyler program. LXStyler is a special program designed for customising layout navigational pages. It can be downloaded free of charge from our web page www.lxnav.com. For more information about LXStyler please refer to the LXStyler manual. Page 46 of 192...
Page 47 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Creating a checklist file  Open the latest version of LX Styler  Click on FILE->NEW CHECKLISTS  Select your instrument size and orientation  Double click on the blank black page, which will open the customization menu ...
Page 48 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017  Press save to save the checklist file on the PC/SD card or USB. File has the extension .checklists  Go to LXxxxx instrument Files and Transfer ->Checklists and load the file from the SD card/USB key Page 48 of 192...
Page 49 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017  Checklist is automatically added to the last page of the ATP/WPT and TSK screen. Page 49 of 192...
Page 50: Graphics
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.6 Graphics This dialogue allows the user to define the appearance of the map in navigational mode. Select the Graphics menu item and press the SELECT button. A submenu will open. 5.1.6.1 Map and Terrain The main display unit is pre-loaded with terrain and vector maps for the Earth.
Page 51 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Colours of terrain can be changed using different terrain colour schemes. The following colour schemes are available:  Mountain is default setting with colours from green to white at 2000 m.  Flatland is setting where colours are changing up to 1000 m. ...
Page 52 Left: terrain rendered using normal maps, right: terrain rendered using HGL. 5.1.6.1.1.1 HGL-install procedure HGL terrain can be downloaded from www.lxnav.com. After downloading selected HGL package you can install it via Setup->Password->insert 89891. Package will be unpacked to internal memory and available for selection in Maps dialog.
Page 53 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Depending on when your device was manufactured it may already contain the new maps (CITv2). Installed maps can be seen in “SETUP-ABOUT” dialog (after installing version 6.0+). You will see "Installed maps: CITv1, CITv2 (used)", if you have newer maps installed. If not then it will state "CITv1 (used)".
Page 54: Airspace
After exiting this dialog the device will automatically restart and when it starts again you can verify installed and used maps in “About” dialog. If you don’t have enough space available and if you wish to have the CITv2, you should contact LXNAV about the HW/memory upgrade. 5.1.6.2 Airspace In this dialogue you can define the airspace map presentation.
Page 55: Waypoints And Airports
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 type. Turn the ZOOM selector knob to change the transparency value. 100% means completely transparent and only the airspace zone outline will be shown. 0% means completely solid (not recommended). Image below shows example of combinations of Width and Colour property and rendering of airspace zone.
Page 56 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 A label consists of two selectable values: upper label and lower label. If you prefer to have labels in single line, the single label checkbox should be checked. A label can also be coloured. Check the Colorize label item.
Page 57: Glider And Track
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.6.4 Glider and Track Navigational screen can show the coloured path flown, current track vector and target vector with terrain collision warning. Check the Show path item if you want to see the flown path. Path length defines how much of the flown path will be shown.
Page 58: Thermal Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Use Show glider range area to display reachable area from current altitude with current wind and MacCready settings. Use area colour and area border to define its properties. Area can be filled outside or inside. Glide ratio defines the past flown average efficiency which will be used for average efficiency calculation for glider range area.
Page 59: Task
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 point your flight forms a triangle according to FAI rules. The Optimisation dialogue is used to define the look and feel. Check the Show optimization item to enable display of the optimised track. Optimization colour and width defines the colour and width for these lines. If Show optimized triangle is checked also lines for the largest optimised triangle are shown.
Page 60: Flarm
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 means completely transparent and only the outline will be drawn. 0% means completely solid (not recommended). When Show flown task is checked also the flown task will be drawn. This might be useful when flying assigned area tasks. The Show selected zone only item controls whether all task observation zones are to be displayed or, if there is only one, then that alone will be shown.
Page 61 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Checking Show Flarm object will enable display of aircraft detected by FLARM. Colours are designed to present three values. The colour for aircraft more than 100 meters above your current altitude is defined by the Above Colour item. The colour for aircraft more than 100 meters below your current altitude is defined by the Below Colour item.
Page 62: Rain Radar
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.6.9 Rain Radar If the Wi-Fi module is installed, rain radar menu is also available. During flight, there is a possibility to get real time rain radar pictures, if Wi-fi module is connected to the 3g hotspot and if the hotspot has mobile signal. Show rain radar will automatically show the radar picture layer over the map.
Page 63: Sounds
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.7 Sounds* In the Sounds setup page audio settings, voice settings and alarms settings for the vario unit can be modified. Volume can be also controlled using upper left rotary knob. Rotating it will directly change volume for sounds, which is currently being played.
Page 64: Audio Settings
SC volume item is visible only for variometer before V5 variometer, where it was not possible to separately set volume for speed to fly mode and for climb mode. It is highly recommended to upgrade variometer to newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Page 64 of 192...
Page 65: Voice
Mixed item is visible only for variometer before V5 variometer, where it was not possible to separately set volume for voice messages. It is highly recommended to upgrade variometer to newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Volume level (loudness) can be also set with volume rotary knob, when messages are being played 5.1.7.3...
Page 66: Observation Zones
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Volume level (loudness) can be also set with volume rotary knob, when alarm is being played 5.1.7.4 Observation Zones This menu defines the default observation zone geometry. The following items can be chosen: start zone, turn point zone, finish zone and templates. Each type of observation zone is defined with two angles, two radii and mean bearing (Angle12).
Page 67 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 If the Line checkbox is checked the sector will become a line type of observation zone. The Radius 1 parameter describes half of width of line length. Use the PAGE selector knob to increase the radius by 0.1 of the selected distance units and the ZOOM selector knob to increase the radius by 5.
Page 68: Optimization
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.8 Optimization During flight the system optimises the flown path according to OLC or FAI rules. Use this dialogue to change the way instrument performs this optimisation. Number of points defines the type of optimisation. Use five for OLC optimisation. Use the value three for FAI free flight optimisation.
Page 69: Airspace Warnings
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.9.1 Airspace Warnings Airspace warnings are the most complex ones. An airspace warning is activated by two triggers; First warning (orange) will be given when a projected position of flight for period, which is defined in the Time item, is computed to cross an airspace zone. Second warning (red) will be raised when a projected position of flight is computed to cross airspace zone and the glider is already in the buffer zone in the vertical or horizontal directions.
Page 70: Altitude Warning
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.9.2 Altitude Warning Altitude warnings will be enabled if Show warning is checked. Altitude is given in MSL. Projection is calculated based on the 20 second average vertical speed and time which is defined in the Time item. If the projected altitude is greater than the set altitude, an altitude warning will be raised.
Page 71: Flarm Warnings
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.9.3 Flarm Warnings Flarm warnings will be raised only when system is receiving FLARM data from internal or external FLARM module. Using this dialogue the user can define which warnings will be shown and how they are going to be shown. There are three types of warnings: ...
Page 72: Time Alarm Warning
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Picture above shows typical Flarm warning with graphical presentation and relative bearing of object. Press CLOSE to dismiss warning, CIRC.OFF to dismiss for time of circling and 1min to dismiss all Flarm warnings for one minute. 5.1.9.4 Time Alarm warning Use this dialogue to define three independent time alarms that will be triggered at specified...
Page 73: Gear Warning
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.9.5 Gear warning A gear warning can be set. The warning will be triggered by AGL altitude. 5.1.9.6 Waypoint warning Waypoint warning will be triggered at defined distance from selected waypoint. 5.1.10 Units Page 73 of 192...
Page 74: Hardware
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 The lower-middle button will toggle all units between imperial and metric units. Glider ballast can be entered as:  overload factor, which is defined as:   Empty glider weight Pilot weight Water ballast ...
Page 75: Vario Unit Settings - Te Compensation
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.1 Vario unit settings – TE compensation* All settings in this menu are related to the glider and thus they do not depend on profile selection. In this manual dialog description is given for firmware version 5.0 or higher with V5, V8, V9, V80 variometer.
Page 76: Digital Inputs
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Set TE compensation to 100%. Accelerate up to approximately 160 km/h (75 kts) and keep the speed stable for a few seconds. Gently reduce the speed to 80 km/h (45 kts). Observe the vario indicator during the manoeuvre. At 160 km/h the vario will indicate about –2 m/s (-4 kts).
Page 77: Vario Indicator Setup
(not grounded) as a factory default on delivery. 5.1.11.1.4.1 SC configuration with the NEW TYPE (from 2016) remote stick The new LXNAV remote stick comes without the standard SC cable and VP cable, but the function is still available.
Page 78: Indicator I9
LXNAV is highly recommending upgrading old LCD or USB-D type of vario unit to latest technology vario unit. Please contact local dealer or LXNAV for more details.
Page 79: Indicator I8/I80/V8/V80
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 altitude in feet, flight levels, voltage or average netto. It can be setup separately for climb mode or cruising mode. Speed to fly bar symbol is indicating which speed you have to fly according to current MacCready setting, sink rate and speed.
Page 80 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.4.1 Indicator setup on the LX80/90xx device Numeric screen can be also set on the main display unit. In setup you can define navboxes (four user customizable numbers) for each line separately. They can be configured as: Average vario, Time, Flight time, Task remaining time, Netto value, Outside temperature, Altitude, Distance to goal, Arrival altitude, TAS, last 60 seconds speed, Altitude in ft, Flight level, Thermal average, IAS, Voltage, Average netto, Height, Total altitude, Altitude IGC.
Page 81 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.4.2 Indicator setup on the indicator All settings can be set on the vario/indicator device in the SETUP menu. In setup menu it is possible to setup indicator settings, Flarm settings, Thermal assistant, Graphics, Display settings, load Flarment files and see the about screen. 5.1.11.4.2.1 Indicator Number of navboxes on the numerical page can be set here.
Page 82 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.4.2.4.1 Option to set Track Up or North Up. 5.1.11.4.2.4.2 Flarm Traffic on Map Check the dialogue box to display Flarm objects on the screen. Select Target on Map Only There will be only the selected target on the map. Colours Colours can be set for the following: ...
Page 83 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.4.2.5 Display Automatic Brightness If the Automatic Brightness is checked then the brightness will be automatically adjusted between the minimum and maximum parameters set. If the Automatic Brightness is unchecked then the brightness is controlled by the brightness setting. Minimum Brightness Use this slider to adjust the minimum brightness for the Automatic Brightness option.
Page 84 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.4.3 Numerical (navbox) Mode Defaults are 4 NavBoxes: Average Vario, Netto, Altitude and True Airspeed. In addition, the central line shows the status of the Flarm, GPS, Cruise/Climb and battery status. MacCredy setting Upper selectable navboxes Vario indicator needle...
Page 85 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.4.4 AHRS Mode To activate AHRS an activation code must be purchased. The AHRS option can be activated on the LX80/90xx. For more information refer to: 5.1.11.11. The Pitch offset can be adjusted in the AHRS menu on the LX80/90xx device. For competitions the artificial horizon can be disabled on the LX80/90xx device in the AHRS menu.
Page 86 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Extract from the Flarm manual: Warnings are given in order of the time remaining before a potential collision, not the geometrical distance. The first warning level for another aircraft or an obstacle is delivered at less than 19 - 25 seconds before the possible collision;...
Page 87: Lcd And Usb-D Vario Indicator
The labels will automatically be displayed depending on the current function. The BAT warning will be displayed when the supply voltage is below 11 volts. LXNAV is highly recommending upgrading old LCD vario indicators to latest technology vario indicator unit. Please contact local dealer or LXNAV for more details. 5.1.11.6...
Page 88 Radio bridge is used to operate radio through main display unit. First type of connected radio must be selected. At the moment following types are supported: KRT2, Trig TY91/92, ATR833, Becker 620X. Support for other types is in progress. Please consult LXNAV for more details.
Page 89: Flarm
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.7 Flarm* On the Flarm setup page, information about built in or external Flarm are visible. Information like serial number, selected frequency, firmware version and database versions are shown. Press CLEAR button to delete all data on Flarm module. This will remove also obstacle database.
Page 90: Compass
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Competition mode is intended only for competitions. If this mode is enabled the pilot will not be able to see any Flarm data on the navigational screens. The competition mode status is recorded in the IGC file and can be checked during scoring. If you are flying in a competition it is sufficient to turn on Competition mode.
Page 91 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Compass will be enabled if check box Enable compass is ticked. If you would like to perform in-flight calibration, check Enable in-flight calibration. It is not recommended to do in-flight calibration in very turbulent conditions. Press ALIGN button to align compass with AHRS, which is built-in V9/V8/V80 vario.
Page 92: Rear Seat Or Front Seat
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Keep rotating glider until progress reaches 100%. Calibration will automatically exit and compass calibration is finished. Check compass directions afterwards, they should be within +/-2 degrees. Press PTT on radio to see if there is any deviation in magnetic heading. If more error is observed, install compass in different place and repeat calibration procedure.
Page 93: Remote Stick
When a remote stick is connected to the system, it is possible to define type of remote stick via this menu. In case LXNAV remote stick with six buttons is connected, user can specify functionality of function button. There are several options available for function button: ...
Page 94: Ahrs
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017  Radio will call radio menu on screen.  Transponder will call transponder menu instantly on screen.  Screenshot will make a screenshot. On remote sticks from 2016 and onward there are two function buttons available. Also SC button in front of stick is available for any of above functions.
Page 95: Nmea Output
Data is divided into three groups:  GPS data will output all GPS-related data such as time, longitude and altitude.  LXNAV data will output all variometer-related data such as vario, MacCready and ballast.  Flarm data will output all Flarm-related data.
Page 96: Network
SMTP Settings are used to configure server for sending email. It is recommend to leave it as LXNAV, however user server can be configured. More options will be displayed in case of other type of server. Flights can also be stored to SeeYou Cloud for which you have to insert the key of the cloud.
Page 97 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Press SCAN to scan for new networks. Use EDIT to enter password for selected network and to connect to it. Use preferred Wi-Fi network option, if you would like to connect to this network only. Press CONNECT to connect to this network and press FORGET to forget this network.
Page 98: Flaps
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.1.11.15 Flaps* When flap sensor is installed, use this menu to set flaps position. Use page selector to select desired flap position. Press SET button to set position. Continue with procedure for all flap positions.
Page 99: Polar And Glider
You can download program free of charge from www.lxnav.com Weights must be entered if user enters ballast in kilograms. There are three weights to enter.
Page 100: Profiles And Pilots
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017   Empty glider weight Pilot weight Water ballast  overload REFERENCE glider weight Pilot weight is set in the Flight recorder menu (see Chapter 5.1.2). Ballast dump rate is used for calculation of water dump rate. If dump rate is specified and water dump input is installed, system can measure amount of dumped water and thus automatically adjust ballast.
Page 101 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Use this dialogue to add a new profile, delete a profile, load/save a profile, copy device settings, change name for an existing profile and to activate a profile. The active profile is the profile which is currently being used. Select a profile using PAGE selector knob. Press TO USB or TO SD for the profile will be stored to a USB stick or SD card.
Page 102 A profile file can be opened and manipulated with the LXStyler program. LXStyler is a special program designed to customise layout navigational pages. It can be downloaded free of charge from our web pages www.lxnav.com. For more information about LXStyler please refer to the LXStyler manual.
Page 103: Language
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Export saves a file in the LXPACK extension which includes: Airspace, Waypoints and LX profile. 5.1.14 Language The system can run in different languages. Select the desired language. The main display unit will reload and restart in the new language.
Page 104: Admin Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017  42000 update of Flarm through PC port (default).  44441 shows debug information.  55556 will enable Condor simulator input via the PC port.  89891 is used to initiate the firmware update procedure. ...
Page 105: About
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017  Use Sounds menu, cannot use this menu.  Use Observation Zones menu, cannot use this menu.  Use Optimization menu, cannot use this menu.  Use Warnings menu, cannot use this menu.  Use Units menu, cannot use this menu.
Page 106: Information Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.2 Information Mode Information mode consists of four pages; GPS status page, position report page, satellite sky view page and network status page. Use the PAGE selector knob or the up/down arrow to toggle pages. 5.2.1 GPS Status Page GPS status, altitude, flight level and height are shown on this page.
Page 107: Position Report
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Waypoint data can be modified. Refer to Chapter 5.6.1 for more details. Press the OK button to save a marked waypoint or press CANCEL to exit without saving. Press GOTO button to navigate immediately to selected point. 5.2.2 Position Report This page shows your position report relative to an arbitrary selectable point.
Page 108: Satellite Sky View
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.2.3 Satellite Sky View Information about tracked satellites is given on this page. If no satellite information is “No satellite info” available a message is displayed. Green satellites are satellites currently being used for position determination. Three concentric circles represent satellite elevation (0, 30, 60 degrees above horizon).
Page 109: Near Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.3 Near Mode A list of all landable waypoints and airports is shown in this mode. The default sorting order of the items is by arrival altitude. Press the SORT button to toggle the sort method. The selected sort method is indicated by the grey background in the header.
Page 110: Logbook
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.4.1 Logbook If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the main display unit the user can copy a selected flight to it. Select the desired flight using the PAGE selector knob and then press the appropriate button.
Page 111: Statistics During Flight
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 A map with flown path is shown and barogram. Use ZOOM selector knob to zoom in or zoom out flight. Use PAGE selector knob to move through flight. Press VIEW button again to toggle between map view (date, take off, duration, soaring started), statistics (average speed/vario/altitude, maximum speed, minimum/maximum vario), optimizations (legs and distance) and task (distance, speed, task duration).
Page 112: General Statistics
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Use PAGE>> button to toggle between different pages. 5.4.2.1 General statistics Using the PAGE selector knob the user can change the statistics subpage. There are three subpages available:  Flight statistics displays data for whole flight. Dis.flown is the optimised distance. XC speed is average speed corrected for altitude difference.
Page 113: Olc Statistics
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.4.2.3 OLC statistics Using the PAGE selector knob the user can select different optimized points. Press VIEW button to show more details for selected optimized leg. Page 113 of 192...
Page 114: Airport Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.5 Airport Mode Using the PAGE selector knob you can scroll through the pages. There are several navigational pages available. Navigational pages can be customised using LXStyler. The description below applies to the default navigational pages. 5.5.1 Initial Navigation Page Battery...
Page 115: Second Navigation Page
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 position from where you will achieve the final glide with current altitude and current MacCready setting. The yellow rectangle represents the position from where you will achieve the final glide with current altitude and MacCready zero. The relative bearing (near the top) gives advice on which direction and how much to turn in order to fly towards the selected target.
Page 116: Third Navigation Page
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.5.3 Third Navigation Page The third page is a combination of first navigational page and side view. Side view is showing lateral view from glider towards selected goal. Terrain below glider is displayed including glider projected track based on glide ratio in grey colour. Yellow and magenta lines are showing requested glide ratio to goal based on zero MacCready setting and current MacCready setting.
Page 117: Fifth Navigation Page
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.5.5 Fifth Navigation Page On this page images of selected airport are shown, if available. Also information for the selected airport is shown at the bottom part. This information includes airport frequency, runway info and description. The estimated time of arrival, estimated time established and sunrise/sunset times for the selected target are displayed in last row.
Page 118 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Press the CHAR>> button and cursor will move to the second letter. Use the PAGE selector knob to select the second letter. If you wish to return to the first letter turn the ZOOM selector knob counter-clockwise. You will note that part of the airport name is written in a darker colour.
Page 119 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 ICAO mode In this mode airports are selected by ICAO identifier rather than by name. Operation is exactly the same as in filter mode. List mode In list mode airports are listed as in near mode. Press the VIEW button to change details of selected airport.
Page 120 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Map mode In map mode, airports are selected directly on the map. Rotate PAGE selector knob to select an airport. Details of selected airport will be drawn next to it. In upper-left corner of screen current sort method is shown.
Page 121: Waypoint Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.6 Waypoint Mode Waypoint mode is very similar to airport mode. In this mode the user can navigate to waypoints from selected files. In addition to the options in airport mode there are three additional options: Edit waypoint, new waypoint and delete waypoint.
Page 122: New Waypoint
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Press the LON/LAT button to toggle back to input of latitude and longitude. Modify other attributes at your discretion. When finished, press the OK button to confirm changes or press CANCEL to dismiss changes. The modified waypoint will be updated in the appropriate file automatically.
Page 123: Delete Waypoint
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.6.1.3 Delete waypoint Press DELETE if you wish to delete Waypoint from your list. 5.7 Task Mode Task navigation mode is used for task manipulation. Navigation in this page is exclusively to the selected turn point of the declared task. A task can be created only from stored waypoints or airports.
Page 124 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 The first page is identical to first pages of the airport and waypoint modes. It shows navigational data to the current turn point. However the final glide indicator always shows the required altitude to complete the task. On the second page additional data is shown: ...
Page 125: Button Actions Related Only To Tsk Page
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.7.1 Button actions related only to TSK page 5.7.2 Task Edit On the TSK page, press the EDIT button and the task edit dialogue will open. A task is created and manipulated within this dialogue. A list of task points is shown. In the upper- left corner the type and total distance is displayed.
Page 126: Starts (Multiple Start Points)
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017  CLEAR will completely erase the task.  MOVE UP is used to move selected point upwards within the task.  MOVE DN is used to move selected point downwards within task. 5.7.2.1 Starts (Multiple start points) On some competitions, multiple start points are used for start.
Page 127: Task Options
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017  Prev: orients the zone in direction of the incoming leg and is usually used for the finish.  Start: orients the sector always towards the start. If the Line box is checked the sector will become a line type of observation zone. The Radius1 parameter defines half the width of the line length.
Page 128 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 The Navigate to nearest point option is very useful and actually a must if a finish cylinder is used with a significantly large radius. Enabling this option will calculate the final glide to the edge of the cylinder rather than to the centre of the cylinder.
Page 129 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 The lower number shows the difference to the set altitude. Negative values mean altitudes below set altitude. The upper yellow number indicates the number of seconds left to be below the set altitude. Chevrons indicate meters below or above required altitude. Each “You were XX seconds below YYYY m!”...
Page 130: Saving A Task
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 The upper yellow number shows the current ground speed and the chevrons indicate if you have to slow down or you may speed up. In the picture above we are 118 meters above the glide to start altitude. Our speed is 111 km/h and the chevrons show that we can speed up.
Page 131 Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Press the CHAR>> button and the cursor will move to the second letter. Use the PAGE selector knob to select the second letter. If you want to return to the first letter turn the ZOOM selector knob anticlockwise.
Page 132: Creating A Task In Seeyou
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 Sometimes, it is easier to see list of all waypoints. Press LIST button to change selection method to list mode. Press FILTER button to go back to this mode. In list selection mode, it is possible to SORT waypoints on name, distance or bearing.
Page 133: Loading A Task
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.7.5 Loading a Task It is possible to load a task from the stored tasks within the active waypoint file. Select the LOAD action within task mode. A dialogue with a list of all stored tasks will be shown. Total task distance, task description and task points are shown for each task stored.
Page 134: Map Edit Mode
Operating Modes Version 6.03, May 2017 5.7.5.2 Map edit mode In map mode, it is possible to create task on map. Use MODE selector knob to move grey cross left or right and PAGE selector knob to move up and down. Turn ZOOM selector knob to zoom.
Page 135: Navigational Page Layout
There are two possibilities for page customization.  LX Styler program, a free program for Windows operating system, which can be downloaded from our webpage www.lxnav.com. (See LX Styler manual for more details)  LAYOUT option on main display unit, where you can modify selected navigational page.
Page 136: Edit Page Layout
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.1 Edit page layout When you are in edit mode, selected symbol will be drawn with light blue background. In top-left corner information about this symbol is given. In the middle of symbol there is cross with arrows drawn, which indicates that symbol is now in move mode.
Page 137: Button Actions
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.2 Button Actions  Pan will change main display unit into panning mode. In this mode user can move over map in all directions.  Flarm will display a list with all visible Flarm objects. You can select one and use it for navigational purposes.
Page 138: Version 6.03, May
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017  New button will add new point. A new point can also be copied from the airports database.  Delete button deletes the selected point.  Move action is used in assigned area tasks to move the navigation point inside the selected assigned area.
Page 139: Maccready, Ballast And Bugs Settings
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.2.1.1 MacCready, Ballast and Bugs Settings These are probably the settings pilots use most often during flight. Press the MC/BAL button. The dialogue for MacCready, ballast and bugs will appear. Use the PAGE selector knob to modify the MacCready setting. In the middle button there is a suggestion for the MacCready setting which is based on the last four thermals.
Page 140 Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 A map can have north, east, west or south orientation. These orientations are fixed and are not changed with glider position. Additionally to this orientation there are several more which will rotate the map as the glider position changes: ...
Page 141: Wind
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 “Options stored to memory (1)” Press button MEM 1 for a long time. A message will be displayed and the settings are stored. Change the settings a little bit. Press button MEM 2 “Options stored to memory (2)”...
Page 142: Airspace
Refer to Chapter 5.1.5.3 for more details. When a zone is alarmed the distance will be coloured orange. Map display of airspace is available only on LX90xx series. LX80xx series cannot show it due to display size limitations.
Page 143: Mark
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 Press EDIT to edit data for the selected zone. Airspace type, class and altitude borders can be modified in this dialogue. 6.2.1.5 Mark If you press the MARK button a new waypoint will be created with the current latitude and longitude and elevation based on the terrain database.
Page 144: Xpdr
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.2.1.6 Xpdr This dialog will be available only when 232 Bridge is installed and used as a transponder bridge. In dialog current squawk, mode and flight level are displayed. Use MODE to select mode of operation of connected transponder (STBY, GND, ON, ALT). Press CODE to enter squawk code.
Page 145: Team
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.2.1.8 Team The Team feature will help you find or hide your teammate. It lets you share your position with other pilots and even encrypt this information so that your competitors won't be able to decode it.
Page 146 Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 One target can be selected as an active target. Press ACTIVE button to make target as active one. A blue bulls-eye will be plotted next to it. Team navboxes will show distance and bearing to this target.
Page 147: Pan
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 We encourage all users to upload their data to the FlarmNet web site. It is very easy. All you need is to determine your Flarm device ID which you will find in the Hardware->Flarm dialogue (see 10.1.6) and then register at FlarmNet.
Page 148: Rotate Fai Area
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.2.1.11 Rotate FAI Area This option is used to rotate the FAI triangle assistant to match your suitable position. If FAI area is not enabled this option will be grey-out. 6.2.1.12 Layout Use this option to modify layout of navigational page. See chapter 6 for detailed explanation.
Page 149: Creating New Symbol
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.3 Creating new symbol Press NEW button to add a symbol to navigational page. A pull down menu will open. When symbol is already included on the page or unavailable, it will be greyed-out. There are several symbols available: ...
Page 150: Navboxes
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017  Wind Profile symbol is representing wind profile information very similar to Wind dialog.  Thermal Graph shows thermals history which are coloured by the MC setting  Meteogram shows a weather forecast in graphics from selected APT (if available) ...
Page 151: Detailed Description Of Navboxes
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 curFlaps Current Flaps tETA Task estimated time of arrival cWind Head/Tail wind component tETE Task estimated time enroute Date Local date Th.E Thermal glide ratio Description Target description Theoretical glide ratio Dew.Temp Dew point temperature Thermal Last thermal vertical speed Distance to target...
Page 152: Map And Plane (Plane Symbol)
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 Th.E Thermal to thermal glide ratio. Calculated from last thermal exit to current thermal entry altitude. Total altitude is taken into account and distance is calculated over one point. Theoretical glide ratio for given MacCready and head/tail wind 6.3.2 Map and Plane (Plane symbol) The plane symbol shows the current position and direction on the map.
Page 153: Final Glide Character Explanation
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 selected target but between it and the current position there is a terrain, which cannot be crossed without more height, then this number will give you an estimate, how much you have to climb, to pass over the terrain. A red rectangle will also be shown on the magenta line indicating the point of potential collision.
Page 154: Zoom
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 The thermal assistant continuously analyses the thermal whilst circling. The sizes of the dots indicate the strength of the thermal. Big dots mean stronger lift at that point. On the left or right side of the circle a small airplane symbol is shown. This airplane indicates your position.
Page 155: History
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.3.11 History With History symbol you can see flown path of whole flight or just some last minutes of it. By default it shows complete flight. Symbol displays altitude of aircraft and terrain. By default circling in left direction is coloured in orange and circling in right is displayed in yellow colour.
Page 156: Altitude Tape
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 Shape of symbol can be customized as well. You can also enable to display sky directions with checking “Show compass” property. 6.3.14 Altitude Tape Altitude tape shows altitude band with current altitude in the middle. Additional to that trend vector is displayed.
Page 157 Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 Page 157 of 192...
Page 158: Vario Tape
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.3.16 Vario Tape Vario Tape is displaying variometer values. Font size, font style, text alignment and round corners can be adjusted. 6.3.17 Magnetic roses and HSI Magnetic rose and HSI symbols are displaying compass. Magnetic rose cannot be detached from plane symbol while HSI can be freely moved.
Page 159: Flap Tape
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 ® 6.3.19 Flap tape Flap tape displays current and required flap position. Scale of flap tape matches airspeed tape. Magenta pointer shows required flap settings. White pointer shows selected flap position. Selected flap position band is coloured with green colour, when matching flaps are set. When wrong flaps are set, then selected flap band will be coloured red.
Page 160: Vario Indicator
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.3.21 Vario Indicator Vario Indicator symbol is displaying variometer values. While Vario Tape only shows speed trend value, indicator displays more information. Orange needle pointer on meter can indicate vario, netto, relative or speed to fly value, depending on your settings and current mode.
Page 161: Wind Profile
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.3.24 Wind profile Wind tape symbol shows profile of wind. You can see wind direction and speed at different altitude bands. This information is depicted graphically with arrow on left side and with values on right side.
Page 162: Sc Vario
Navigational page layout Version 6.03, May 2017 6.3.27 SC Vario SC Vario is an indication of vario mode (speed command or vario mode). 6.3.28 Flarm Shows Flarm indicator on the navigation page. 6.4 Navigational page settings Press SETTINGS option to open dialog for page global styles. Dialog is split into four groups.
Page 163: Flying With The System
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 Flying with the System To get the best out of the system it is important that some preparation is done prior to take- off. Trying to configure the instrument or set a task while flying is very hazardous especially in a competition.
Page 164: Set Elevation And Qnh
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 7.1.3 Set Elevation and QNH This setting is crucial for final glide calculation: therefore pay careful attention to it. The instrument will offer elevation from the terrain database based on current latitude and longitude.
Page 165: Preparing A Task
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 Use the PAGE selector knob to modify the MacCready setting. Refer to Chapter 6.2.1.1 for more details. It is also highly recommended to check the safety altitude setting. Refer to Chapter 5.1.1 to find out how to define the safety altitude.
Page 166: Assigned Area Tasks (Aat)
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 7.1.5.1 Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) In fact an assigned area task is a speed task where the task distance is not exactly defined. The pilot has limited influence on the task geometry due to larger observation zones (assigned areas).
Page 167 Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 Usually a task sheet with observation zone definitions matching the system observation zone definition will be given. An example of a task sheet is shown on the previous page. Page 167 of 192...
Page 168: Flying A Task
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 However when an assigned area is defined only with two radials and two radii some calculation must be accomplished. Let us assume an assigned area defined as: Radial1=30°, Radial2=70°, Min.radius=50 km and Max.radius=200 km To convert this description the following calculation must be performed: ...
Page 169 Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 Ground speed and pressure altitude are also shown in the message. At the bottom two buttons are displayed. Use the CLOSE button if this was not a valid start and you want to remove the message from screen.
Page 170: Restarting Task
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 On next valid start, task will advance to first point automatically and message “Task started” will be displayed. 7.2.2 Restarting Task If for some reason you decide to abandon the task and you would like to restart the task go to task mode and press any button.
Page 171: Entering Assigned Area
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 A message will appear. If you confirm this with YES the task will be advanced to the next turn point and it will recalculate the task taking the optimal fix as the task point. 7.2.4 Entering Assigned Area Most probably when entering an assigned area auto advance is going to be turned off.
Page 172: Task Finish
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 In the upper-right corner the remaining task distance is shown as well as the required task speed, remaining task time, delta time and estimated time of arrival. Delta time is the difference between the remaining time and time of arrival. If it is negative you will arrive back too soon and if it is positive you will arrive too late.
Page 173: Graphical Final Glide Assistants
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 7.2.7 Graphical Final Glide assistants There are few graphical final glide assistants available:  Glider range (outside/inside fill)  Different colours of APTs in near mode list  Different colours of APTs on the map ...
Page 174: Procedure After Landing
Flying with the System Version 6.03, May 2017 7.3 Procedure after Landing IGC Regulations require a straight line (base line) in the barogram at the beginning and end of the flight. For this reason that it is essential not to switch the unit OFF immediately “Flight will finish in 10 seconds”...
Page 175: Firmware Update
Firmware Update Firmware updates of the main display unit, vario unit or vario indicator can be easily carried out using the SD Card/USB key. Please visit our webpage www.lxnav.com and send us a request for the firmware update. Update can be also done through Wi-Fi (if internet connection is established and Wi-fi module is enabled on the LX system).
Page 176: Updating Via Wi-Fi Module
Firmware Update Version 6.03, May 2017 Please note that the update file and update code are a matching pair only applicable to a particular serial number. Once the update file is verified the main display unit will reboot and the new firmware is ready for use.
Page 177: Updating Vario Unit Or Vario Indicator
Firmware Update Version 6.03, May 2017 Update is also possible at SETUP->ABOUT page, where is the button UPDATE (button is grey if there are no new Updates available). User can update the LX system with the SW version or perform a Database update. 8.2 Updating Vario unit or Vario indicator 8.2.1 Automatic vario update...
Page 178: Manual Vario Update
A micro SD card adapter is needed for a manual V8/V80 update. 8.2.2 Manual vario update Download the vario file from www.lxnav.com and put it on the sd card. Start the system, insert the SD card and go to the Setup->Password menu option. Enter password 89891 and press ENTER.
Page 179: Igc Barograph Recalibration Procedure
IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure Version 6.03, May 2017 IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure The main display unit has an additional pressure sensor for altitude recording. To comply with IGC procedures this sensor has no external pneumatic connection. To carry out the barograph calibration procedure it is necessary to remove the instrument from the glider and place it in a vacuum chamber.
Page 180: Options
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 10 Options 10.1 Flarm Before using Flarm it is highly recommended to read the Flarm user manual which can be downloaded from www.flarm.com. Respect all limitations listed in this document. Flarm is a collision avoidance system developed by Flarm Technologies from Switzerland. The Flarm module consists of following main parts: GPS receiver, microcontroller unit, radio transceiver pressure altimeter and optional an external indicator.
Page 181: Flarm Update Procedure
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 The antenna position must be mounted as vertical as possible. Use only the original antenna which is always delivered with the unit. Use the original cable to connect the main display unit to the antenna. Never use an antenna without the original aluminium ground plane.
Page 182: Flarm Update Procedure With Flarmtool From Pc
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 10.1.4 Flarm update procedure with FLARMtool from PC Go into password menu and enter password 42000. Following message will appear. Run Flarm tool and select communication port. Connect main display unit to your PC with LX5PC cable. In the same time Flarm tool will detect Flarm.
Page 183: Uploading Obstacles With Flarmtool From Pc
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 In case that Flarm stops working and update is not possible over described procedure with password 42000, use following recover procedure. In Flarm tool choose Recover and follow instructions. On LX8000 enter password 41000 When recover is finished press OK button. 10.1.5 Uploading obstacles with FlarmTool from PC Go into password menu and enter password 42000.
Page 184: Uploading Flarmnet Files
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 When finished, press OK button on LX8000. 10.1.6 Uploading FlarmNet Files The FlarmNet information is also updated via the SD card/USB key. Go to the FlarmNet site (www.flarmnet.org), select the Download latest FlarmNet File tab and download the file for the LX8000 (e.g.
Page 185: Installation
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 On the main display unit side LX5FLARM is connected to a 5 pin rounded connector. On the other end of the LX5FLARM cable is a 6 pin standard IGC RJ12 plug connector which is plugged into the Flarm/Power Flarm port. In case of a SIMPLE version, the Flarm should be connected to the GPS port.
Page 186 Options Version 6.03, May 2017 After power on, the main display unit also sends polar data and pilot information to have them synchronised in both devices. The user can define which data will be automatically synchronised between the devices. Waypoint and task databases are not synchronised between the devices. In order to have databases synchronised, you have to use the SD card and copy files from the rear to front device or vice versa.
Page 187: Remote Control
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 10.4 Remote Control Remote stick is available in three different versions. Normal one, with red starter button or with trim switch The stick is available also in various diameters: 18 mm, 19.3 mm, 20.3 mm, 24.4 mm and 25.4 mm.
Page 188: Functions
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 10.4.1 Functions Function button Mode Right Joystick Blue dot button / Push=Enter /OK mode left Cancel / close Push to talk Remote stick has six push buttons and on multi-directional button in the middle. Move multi- directional button left and right to zoom in and out.
Page 189: Installation
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 10.4.2 Installation For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. Remote stick is connected to RS485 bus through RS485 splitter. Be careful to connect correct coloured wire to pin, which is marked with same colour. PTT wires are connected to radio push to talk input and SC wire is connected to Speed to fly input of vario unit.
Page 190: Flap Sensor
Options Version 6.03, May 2017 For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. ® 10.6 Flap sensor The flap encoder is connected to the system via the RS485 bus. It is physically mounted near the flap mechanism. The flap encoder is very sensitive and accurate and can detect very small movements.
Page 191: Revision History
Added chapters for LX9050 simple 2014 June 2015 Installation part of manual moved to separate document. Merged document with LX80xx manual. Updates for firmware version 5.0. January 2015 Added chapter 6.2.2 January 2017 Reviewed/updated chapters: 5.1.2, 5.1.5, 5.1.9.3, 5.1.11.1.4.1, 5.1.11.6, 5.1.11.11, 5.1.17, 5.4.1, 5.1.6.5, 6.2.1.9, 6.3.25...
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1 Important Notices

2 Basics

3 Packing Lists

4 System Description

5 Operating Modes

6 Navigational Page Layout

7 Flying with the System

8 Firmware Update

9 IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure

10 Options

11 Revision History

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