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- Page 1 NANO Touch screen flight recorder Version 1.09 LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel +386 592 33 400 fax +386 599 33 522 info@lxnav.com • www.lxnav.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Important Notices Limited Warranty Sunburned display warranty Battery information 1.3.1 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment 1.3.2 Disposal of waste batteries Packing Lists Basics NANO at a glance Technical data Power button Side buttons Four push buttons ALS (Ambient light sensor) NanoPower cable 3.8.1... - Page 3 Changing parameters with NanoConfig 7.2.2.1 Flight recording interval 7.2.2.2 Automatically finish flight 7.2.2.3 Start recording on power on 7.2.2.4 Automatically turn off Nano4, when a flight ends 7.2.2.5 Bluetooth 7.2.2.6 NMEA output Using Bluetooth or serial interface NANO config for Android devices...
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Page 4: Configuring The Nano
Version 1.09 February, 2018 7.4.1 Connecting and pairing the NANO 7.4.2 Main page 7.4.3 Downloading flights 7.4.4 Editing pilot info 7.4.5 Editing task for declaration 7.4.6 Configuring NANO Troubleshooting Revision History Page 4 of 56... -
Page 5: 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 6: Sunburned Display Warranty
February, 2018 Sunburned display warranty Any kind of display including LXNAV instrument display screens can be damaged / burnt by strong sunlight magnified by canopies in certain positions. We suggest you to cover your device from the direct sunlight, especially when the canopy is open. -
Page 7: Battery Information
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Battery information A rechargeable battery powers the NANO4. The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. Only use the approved battery and recharge your battery only with approved chargers. -
Page 8: Disposal Of Waste Batteries
Version 1.09 February, 2018 1.3.2 Disposal of waste batteries (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging, indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. -
Page 9: Packing Lists
Version 1.09 February, 2018 2 Packing Lists In the box, you will find: • A NANO flight recorder with a preloaded NanoConfig program and a user manual which is loaded on the USB stick • A Micro USB cable • A Wall charger with a Micro USB plug •... -
Page 10: Basics
Version 1.09 February, 2018 3 Basics NANO at a glance The NANO flight recorder is the smallest flight recorder designed in accordance with the IGC “All Flights” specification. It has an IGC approval for all flights including world records. It features an integrated 56-channel GPS receiver with a built-in antenna, an altitude sensor, an ENL sensor, a security micro-switch, a Bluetooth module, a Wi-Fi module and a 2800mAh battery. -
Page 11: Technical Data
Version 1.09 February, 2018 NANO . One can also upload flight declarations by using a serial interface cable or a Bluetooth connection by third party applications (SeeYou, XCsoar), or NanoConfig for Android. Technical data Hardware • An ARM • A 4GBytes memory solid state memory •... -
Page 12: Led
Version 1.09 February, 2018 The function of each push button is described on the label adjacent to the button The functions of buttons are mostly related to the current page (Waypoint, Task, Flarm, Info, Setup). If there is no label next to the button, this button has no function. On the top left corner of the NANO , there is a multi-colour LED indicator. -
Page 13: Als (Ambient Light Sensor)
Version 1.09 February, 2018 ALS (Ambient light sensor) On the top right side, there is an ambient light sensor. If you have enabled "automatic LCD brightness", the ALS will adjust the brightness of the screen. NanoPower cable The NanoPower cable is a special device which converts 12V to 5V providing a power supply for the NANO and a PDA. -
Page 14: Available Cables For Nanopower
Version 1.09 February, 2018 You will find a pin description on the NanoPower RJ45 in the picture below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin numbers Pin number Description Ground (output) Transmit from NANO RS232 (e.g. Computer, V7) (input) Receive to NANO RS232 (e.g. -
Page 15: Operation
Version 1.09 February, 2018 4 Operation There are two modes of operation: Data transfer mode, and Normal operation mode. When in the data transfer mode, flights can be downloaded and the NanoConfig program can be run. When in Normal operation mode, the logger is ready for recording flights. The mode in which the NANO is operating can be determined from the main screen, or LEDs when the screen is off. -
Page 16: User Input
Version 1.09 February, 2018 When in the data transfer mode, if you press any button, the NANO4 will revert to normal operation mode User Input The NANO user interface consists of many dialogues, which have different input controls. They are designed to render input of names, parameters, etc., as easy as possible. Input controls can be summarized as: •... -
Page 17: Buttons On Nano 4
Version 1.09 February, 2018 4.2.1 Buttons on NANO Buttons have dynamically set functions. Pressing a button will give more options. The main text in the box will perform an action assigned in the context. When you press a button, a row will appear with the action assigned to that button in that context. -
Page 18: Text Edit Control
Version 1.09 February, 2018 4.2.2 Text Edit Control Use the Text Editor to input an alphanumeric sequence; the picture below shows typical options when editing a text. Use the keyboard on the touch screen, or the up/down button to change the value at the current cursor position. Pushing the next button will move the cursor to the right. -
Page 19: Color Selection
Version 1.09 February, 2018 4.2.5 Color selection Use colour selection boxes, to select a colour from a list of predefined colours. Use the up/down buttons to select the appropriate colour. 4.2.6 Checkbox and Checkbox List A checkbox enables or disables a particular parameter. Press the EDIT button to toggle the value. -
Page 20: Spin Control
Version 1.09 February, 2018 With Edit or a pression on that area of the screen, you can activate slider control, then with the up/down buttons or slide on screen, you can select the preferred value and confirm it with the Ok push button. 4.2.8 Spin control Using the touch screen, you can increment or decrement selected values. -
Page 21: Security Void
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Security void When the security (secret key) is lost at power on, the red light will be blinking, and a “DIGITAL SIGNATURE FAILED” message will appear on the screen. To continue, press any button. The Nano will be totally functional, but the flight will not be valid under the IGC rules. In order to produce the IGC-certified files, the NANO flight recorder must be returned to the dealer or manufacturer for resealing. -
Page 22: Downloading Flights
Version 1.09 February, 2018 In the root folder, you will find the flights created by the NANO and the NanoConfig program. The NanoConfig program will run only on Microsoft Windows operating systems. Double click to run it. On the first connection of the NANO to a computer, it may not be recognized immediately. -
Page 23: Bluetooth Pairing
Bluetooth, you have to search on a PDA for Bluetooth enabled devices in range. (See chapter 5.8.7.2 to enable Bluetooth) The NANO will be identified as LXNAV-NANO4-<SERIALNUMBER>. Click PAIR or CONNECT to connect to the NANO . A security pin must be entered. The pin code for the NANO is 1234 and cannot be changed. -
Page 24: Calibration Of Battery
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Sometimes it may appear that the NANO battery level, when connected to a charger, looks full. Then, when you disconnect the power, the battery level drops to 90%. This is normal as the battery level indication is different when the charger is connected, from when it is disconnected. -
Page 25: Replacing The Battery
Version 1.09 February, 2018 4.12 Replacing the battery A user cannot replace the battery in the NANO . The replacement of the battery can be done only by an authorized dealer. When someone opens the NANO housing, the digital signature will be lost and flights will not be signed any more. -
Page 26: Working With The Nano
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5 Working with the NANO Tree structure The NANO has 5 modes, Info, Flarm (if Flarm is connected), Waypoint, Task and Setup mode. Info mode has two subpages, where you will find all the necessary information about the status of the NANO Info Flarm... -
Page 27: Locked Screen
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Classic battery indication Indication of battery with Indication of the charge the remaining time level, when the battery is charging When the battery is charging, the indication is as follows: the inside symbol indicates charging, the outer ring is the percentage of the charge. The accuracy of the battery life measurement depends on how accurate the battery capacity has been measured. -
Page 28: Flarm Screen
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Flarm screen The Flarm screen is visible only when the NANO detects a Flarm connected to the external port. Selection of Flarm targets and zooming is then available. If the NANO is connected to the PowerFlarm, it is also able to show PCAS traffic. 5.5.1 Flarm symbols Waypoint screen On this screen, the pilot can navigate to a selected waypoint, Select waypoint from an opened... -
Page 29: Task Screen
Version 1.09 February, 2018 A longer push on the map will bring the near airport/waypoint selection menu around the pressed location on the map. A longer push on the steering course will bring the near airport/waypoint selection menu in the flying direction. Task screen In this screen, the user can navigate to waypoints from a task, switching between them, edit task points and their zones. -
Page 30: Setup Menu
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Setup Menu 5.8.1 QNH Under this page, the pilot can change the QNH setting. If the QNH setting is correct, the NANO will show the correct altitude. A wrong QNH setting will have an effect only on wrong altitude warnings, and a wrong final glide calculation. -
Page 31: Display
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5.8.3 Display In this menu, one can set the following items: • Automatic brightness control more details are under hamburger menu o Minimum brightness o Maximum brightness o Get brighter in is Time to reach max brightness o Get darker in is Time to reach min brightness •... -
Page 32: Graphics
Version 1.09 February, 2018 o Fade brightness is the level of brightness at which the screen will fade o Fade timeout is the time the screen will fade to “fade brightness” • Auto lock screen o Auto lock timeout Is a time, after <which the screen will lock •... -
Page 33: Map
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5.8.4.3 Map In this menu, one can set the Map orientation, the background colour and the wind symbol. Map foreground colour defines colour of the MC text and the steering course on the map screen. 5.8.4.4 Airspace Here, the pilot can set the display of airspace and colours for each type and class of the zone. -
Page 34: Glider & Track
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5.8.4.6 Glider & Track Here, the pilot can set the display of the glider and its track. 5.8.4.7 Task Here, the pilot can adjust the colours of task elements... 5.8.4.8 Flarm Here, the pilot can adjust the colours of Flarm objects. Page 34 of 56... -
Page 35: Warnings
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5.8.5 Warnings In this menu, the pilot can setup Altitude warnings, Flarm warnings and their conditions. Flarm warnings are classified into three levels (See Flarm manual for details on www.flarm.com) • First level (Low) approximately 18 seconds before a predicted collision •... - Page 36 Version 1.09 February, 2018 Each type of observation zone is defined with two angles, two radii and a mean bearing (Angle12). These parameters enable the creation of any known zone geometry separately for start, turn point and finish. When using parameters in the zone dialogue, it is possible to describe all types of observation zones.
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Page 37: Hardware
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5.8.7 Hardware There are five sub items in the hardware menu: • Vario • • Communication • Sounds • Battery 5.8.7.1 Vario The vario submenu allows you to adjust the Vario filters for the Vario needle and the vario sound, the time constant for average vario and vario tape range. -
Page 38: Enl
Version 1.09 February, 2018 In the communication menu, you can enable or disable the Bluetooth device, enable or disable the NMEA output on the USB port, and the baud rate for external serial interface. "Communication" enables you to set the way the NANO will communicate with the Flarm. -
Page 39: Sounds
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5.8.7.5 Sounds In this menu, you can adjust various setting for sounds. The Volume of the vario sound, the enabling of system sounds and the enabling of vario sounds. From version 1.5, there is also a sound setting for Flarm warning. The vario volume can also be adjusted by using side buttons, but only in the GPS info page. -
Page 40: Units
Version 1.09 February, 2018 number of waypoints, but by reducing the size of the airspace area or number of waypoints, one will improve the performance of the NANO. In the same section, you can convert all IGC files loaded on the NANO to KML file format. -
Page 41: Wind
Version 1.09 February, 2018 You can modify the polar by changing coefficients a, b and c. A polar is defined as a quadratic equation with the parameters a, b, and c. Use the SeeYou program (Tools->Polar) to calculate coefficients a, b and c for a given glider’s polar. -
Page 42: Password
Version 1.09 February, 2018 5.8.14 Password The following passwords are available for the users: 00666 - Resets all settings to factory default 00667 - Resets the battery calibration to the factory default (to be calibrated, the battery will need a new calibration cycle). 32233 - Formats the internal flash memory (All data will be lost) 11111 - Prepares the battery for storage (discharge to 50%) 5.8.15 About... -
Page 43: Flarm On Nano
Version 1.09 February, 2018 6 Flarm on NANO The NANO is able to display Flarm and PCAS traffic on the map or on a radar screen. radar screen is visible only when a Flarm object is detected by the NANO . -
Page 44: Connecting A Flarm To The Nano
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Connecting a Flarm to the NANO USB cable CC-NP-IGC Flarm cable Needs separate 12V supply NANO Nano Power Must be connected to 12V Connecting a Flarm to the NANO using the NanoPower-FL USB cable NanoPower-FL gets 12V from Flarm Flarm NANO Connecting a Flarm to the NANO... -
Page 45: Connecting A Lxxxxx Flarm Port To The Nano
Version 1.09 February, 2018 Connecting a LXxxxx Flarm port to the NANO using the NanoPower- USB cable NanoPower-FL LX9000, gets 12V from LX LX9050, LX9070, LX8080, LX8000 NANO Page 45 of 56... -
Page 46: Directly On The Nano
Version 1.09 February, 2018 7 Configuring the NANO One can upload flight declarations to the NANO in four different ways: • Directly on the NANO • Using the NanoConfig program on PC, • Bluetooth (NanoConfig for Android, Oudie, XCsoar...) • Serial interface (PDAs, Oudie, XCsoar) Declarations are stored in the SYSTEM folder in a file called decl. -
Page 47: Setting Mc
Version 1.09 February, 2018 • Wind component 7.1.3 Setting MC By touching the Mc value, the user can access the following screen. On this screen Mc, Ballast and bugs can be adjusted. At same time, a calculated final glide and speed are displayed on the lower part of the screen. If buttons are used for switching between MC, BAL and Bugs, the left button indicates, what will be selected by pressing on that button. - Page 48 Version 1.09 February, 2018 function is used for the OK button, where one can confirm a selected waypoint, or cancel the selection of a waypoint using the C. The previous waypoint will then be selected. When one is back in the Task menu, one can Insert or delete waypoint.
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Page 49: On A Pc With Nanoconfig For Windows
NANO The version of the program is written in the lower left corner of the NanoConfig window. When requesting support from LXNAV or reporting a bug, please always include the version of the program in your email. -
Page 50: Pilot Information
Version 1.09 February, 2018 7.2.1.1 Pilot information Enter pilot and glider information in the pilot section. In the top right you will find two icons. The first icon will show a list of stored pilot information and the second will add the current pilot information to the list. -
Page 51: Changing Parameters With Nanoconfig
Version 1.09 February, 2018 7.2.2 Changing parameters with NanoConfig Run the NanoConfig program and go to the settings screen. The settings screen is split into two sections. Settings dedicated to the NANO and settings for NanoConfig. Parameters for the NANO include a recording interval, a NMEA output and a Bluetooth enable setting. -
Page 52: Automatically Turn Off Nano4, When A Flight Ends
Mobile) NANO config for Android devices One can download the NanoConfig from the LXNAV web site or Google Play Market. The NanoConfig is a configuration tool for the NANO . The pilot can easily modify all flight recorder Page 52 of 56... -
Page 53: Connecting And Pairing The Nano 4
Version 1.09 February, 2018 parameters, edit pilot and glider information, edit the declaration, and transfer flights from the NANO to a smart phone. NanoConfig consists of five tabs: Main, Logbook, Pilot, Task and Settings. 7.4.1 Connecting and pairing the NANO When you run the NanoConfig on a smart phone, the program will first ask you to turn on Bluetooth, if it’s not already turned on. -
Page 54: Editing Pilot Info
Version 1.09 February, 2018 After the downloading of the logbook data is finished, a short pression on the desired flight will start the download process. If the flight size is large, the download may take more than one minute. Flights are downloaded into the NanoConfig folder. With a longer push on the flight, one can share the downloaded flight with other applications installed on a smart phone (Gmail, SeeYou, OLC (not available), Google Docs, Facebook). -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Q: Is the internal Lion battery for the NANO end-user replaceable or would I need to send the unit back to LXNAV, or to a dealer to have the battery replaced? A: Users cannot replace the Li-Ion Battery. See chapter 4.12 Q: I can't read the NANO on my notebook. -
Page 56: Revision History
Version 1.09 February, 2018 9 Revision History January 2017 Initial release of owner manual May 2017 New chapters 5.5.1 and 3.9 September 2017 New Chapter 0 February 2018 English correction by JR Page 56 of 56...
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