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- Page 1 NANO Touch screen flight recorder Version 2.04 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 2.04 July 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 Version 2.04 July 2018 Setup Menu 5.8.1 5.8.2 Flight recorder 5.8.3 Display 5.8.4 Graphics 5.8.4.1 System 5.8.4.2 Vario 5.8.4.3 5.8.4.4 Airspace 5.8.4.5 Waypoints 5.8.4.6 Glider & Track 5.8.4.7 Task 5.8.4.8 Flarm 5.8.4.9 Thermal assistant 5.8.5 Warnings 5.8.5.1 Flarm warnings 5.8.5.2 Airspace warning 5.8.5.3 Altitude warnings...
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Page 4: Working With The Nano
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 config for Android devices NANO 7.4.1... -
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
July 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 cover your device from the direct sunlight, especially when the canopy is open. -
Page 7: Battery Information
Version 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 2018 At the top of the unit, there is a micro USB connector., It is used for charging and transfer data. The power button is beside the micro USB. The internal solid-state disk is preloaded with the NanoConfig program and the NANO Manual. -
Page 12: Four Push Buttons
Version 2.04 July 2018 Four push buttons The NANO has four push buttons, which have a dynamic function. 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). -
Page 13: Als (Ambient Light Sensor)
Version 2.04 July 2018 LEDs show the status only when the LCD is off. ???? 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... -
Page 14: Available Cables For Nanopower
Version 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 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, waypoints, airspaces or maps uploaded by using standard method of copying files. NanoConfig program can also be run to edit task or change settings. -
Page 16: User Input
Version 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 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: Colour Selection
Version 2.04 July 2018 4.2.5 Colour 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 parameter. Press the EDIT button to toggle the value. If an option is enabled, a check mark will (be shown) be displayed, otherwise an empty rectangle will be displayed. -
Page 20: Spin Control
Version 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 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. 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 2.04 July 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: Uploading Files
(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 security pin must be entered. The pin code for the NANO is 1234 and cannot be changed. -
Page 24: Calibration Of Battery
Version 2.04 July 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 2.04 July 2018 The NANO and the BATTERY have protection circuits which protect the battery from being overcharged or overly discharged. If you store the NANO with an empty or near empty battery, eventually the battery will be discharged so much that it will not be possible to charge it again. -
Page 26: Tree Structure
Version 2.04 July 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 Flarm Waypoint Task Setup Main navigation screen description The main navigation screen consists of a map with coloured Airspace, Waypoints with names or Task (depending on which page you are looking at), Vario tape (optional) on the left and status bar on the top. -
Page 27: Wind Arrow
Version 2.04 July 2018 centre of the map there is an “off course” (steering course) indicator, which helps the pilot to fly in the right direction. GPS status Battery level Nav. target BT status Airspace Vario needle warning Mc setting Vario average Thermal assist... -
Page 28: Locked Screen
Version 2.04 July 2018 Locked screen You can lock screen at any time by clicking on power button. To unlock the screen, slide your finger over it as display on the screen. When screen is locked it will show only Info page. You can still scroll up and down, but you cannot change or edit anything on the screen. -
Page 29: Flarm Symbols
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.5.1 Flarm symbols Power Flarm supports symbols depending on type of the object. Symbols are as shown in the table below. Waypoint screen On this screen, the pilot can navigate to a selected waypoint. Pressing Select allows you to select any waypoint from an opened CUP file. -
Page 30: Task Screen
Version 2.04 July 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. Clicking on different elements on the screen will allow you to edit them. -
Page 31: Flight Recorder
Version 2.04 July 2018 A wrong QNH setting will have an effect only on wrong altitude warnings, and a wrong final glide calculation. The QNH setting has no influence over the recorded altitude in the IGC file 5.8.2 Flight recorder Under this page, one can configure the flight recorder, pilot's information and glider data. - Page 32 Version 2.04 July 2018 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 Brightness at USB power will set the level of backlight, when the USB power is •...
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Page 33: Graphics
Version 2.04 July 2018 Wake screen on events enables turning on the screen, even if the screen is off • Led brightness can be adjusted in this menu • 5.8.4 Graphics Graphics has many sub items which are related to System, Vario, Map, Airspace, Waypoints, Glider&... -
Page 34: Map
Version 2.04 July 2018 dark style. The scale colour can also be set for positive as well as for negative readings of the vario. 5.8.4.3 Map In this menu, one can set the Map orientation, the background colour and the wind symbol. -
Page 35: Airspace
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.4.4 Airspace Here, the pilot can set the display of airspace, colour, width and at what zoom it becomes visible for each type and class of the zone. 5.8.4.5 Waypoints Here, the pilot can set the display of waypoints and their names. When Colour points in range is enabled points that are in the range at that given moment will change colour. -
Page 36: Flarm
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.4.8 Flarm Here, the pilot can turn on traffic on map and adjust the colours of Flarm objects. Additional options include Drawing history, locking to specific target, enabling showing of A/C range and changing plane icon size. The Flarm timeout defines the time, when the user will not get a Flarm warning after dismissing the Flarm warning of a Flarm object. -
Page 37: Warnings
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.5 Warnings In this menu, the pilot can setup Airspace alarms, Altitude alarms, Flarm alarms and their conditions. 5.8.5.1 Flarm warnings 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 38: Altitude Warnings
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.5.3 Altitude warnings This sets alarm that goes off before reaching desired altitude. There is an option to disable it for the first 3 minutes of the flight (for example during the take-off). 5.8.6 Obs. Zones This menu defines the default observation zone geometry. -
Page 39: Hardware
Version 2.04 July 2018 When using parameters in the zone dialogue, it is possible to describe all types of observation zones. Angle12 defines the orientation of the observation zone. Available values for Direction are: Symmetric: this is the most common selection for turn point. •... -
Page 40: Vario
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.7.1 Vario The vario submenu allows you to adjust the Vario filters for the Vario needle and the vario sound, vario tape range and integrator time. A higher number at the vario filters means a more damped vario signal. Range overall scale of the vario type and its maximum and minimum value. -
Page 41: Communication
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.7.3 Communication 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 42: Battery Health
• Contact service (that may indicate end of the life of the battery). Be advised that user • cannot change battery on his own and should contact LXNav dealer if this step is necessary. 5.8.8 Flarm If a Flarm is detected, the user can make some configuration setting changes on the Flarm and get some Flarm status information. -
Page 43: Files
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.9 Files It is here that a pilot can select Airspace, Map, FlarmNet and Waypoints files. The NANO supports CUP file format for waypoints, CUB file format for airspace, FLN for FlarmNet files and CIT file format for the maps. There is no limitation in file size or number of waypoints, but by reducing the size of the airspace area or number of waypoints, one will improve the performance of the NANO. -
Page 44: Map
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.9.3 Map To get map files (CITv1 or CITv2) please visit: CITv1: https://gliding.lxnav.com/citv1/ CITv2: https://gliding.lxnav.com/citv2/ Once downloaded: • connect your Nano to the computer transfer downloaded map files (.cit) to your Nano (root folder) • go to Setup>Files>Map and select the map you wish to use. -
Page 45: Igc To Klm
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.9.5 IGC to KLM. Here you can convert all IGC files loaded on the NANO to KML file format. Simply select the file and press KML in the bottom right corner. 5.8.10 Units In this menu, one can set the units for speeds, distances, altitude, temperature, pressure, weights... -
Page 46: Polar & Glider
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.12 Polar & Glider The Polar and Glider section allows you to load and edit a set of parameters for the polar of your glider. You can select from a pre-defined list of nearly every common glider or make your own polar. -
Page 47: Wind
Version 2.04 July 2018 5.8.13 Wind In this section, the pilot can define a wind calculation method. Select Manual to manually adjust wind speed and wind course. In the automatic mode, this will be done automatically by the NANO based on GPS data. The pilot can enter manually wind by sliding on the lower part of the screen (arrow). -
Page 48: Connect
Version 2.04 July 2018 Select Wi-Fi you which to connect to and new menu will open where you can type in the password and enable od disable DHCP. Access point will now also appear in the previous menu as stored. 5.8.14.2 Connect 5.8.14.3... -
Page 49: Ip Nmea
IP nmea Here you can enable or disable TCP/IP Nmea sentences. You can also see your Nano access point (format: NANO4-xxxx) or set-up IP address, port number, netmask and gateway. 5.8.15 Password The following passwords are available for the users:... -
Page 50: Shutdown
Version 2.04 July 2018 Under the About menu, the user can see the version and serial number of the NANO 5.8.17 Shutdown Pressing the button adjacent to this item on the NANO screen will shut down the NANO after confirmation. Page 50 of 67... -
Page 51: Flarm On Nano
Version 2.04 July 2018 6 Flarm on NANO The NANO can display Flarm and PCAS traffic on the map or on a radar screen. The radar screen is visible only when a Flarm object is detected by the NANO . In case of a collision warning, another screen will be displayed, which will inform the pilot which direction the threat is coming from. -
Page 52: Connecting A Flarm To The Nano 4
Version 2.04 July 2018 Connecting a Flarm to the NANO NANO USB cable Flarm CC-NP-IGC cable Nano Power Must be connected to 12V 12V power supply Connecting a Flarm to the NANO using the NanoPower-FL NANO USB cable Flarm Nano Power-FL Gets 12V from Flarm 12V power supply Connecting a Flarm/PowerFlarm to the NANO... -
Page 53: Connecting A Lxxxxx Flarm Port To The Nano
Version 2.04 July 2018 Connecting a LXxxxx Flarm port to the NANO using the NanoPower- NANO USB cable Nano Power-FL Gets 12V from LX LX8080/8000/9050/9000/9070 Connecting NANO with serial number less than 06099 Please note that in all configurations described above level converter is required for connecting any NANO device with serial number less than 06099 with NanoPower. -
Page 54: Pilot's Information
Version 2.04 July 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 55: Setting Mc
Version 2.04 July 2018 • ETE Task estimated time enroute • Thermal vario Track • Wind • • 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. - Page 56 Version 2.04 July 2018 A Task can be entered in a very simple way. In the task page, one can press the edit button. Using the up or down button, one can highlight an existing waypoint or an empty space, and then set a new waypoint.
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Page 57: 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 58: Using The Nanoconfig Program
If you need more information about the “system.ini” file, please contact us. NanoConfig for OSX is also available. For more info, please contactinfo@lxnav.com 7.2.1 Using the NanoConfig program Run the NanoConfig program and go to the declaration screen. The declaration screen is split into two groups. -
Page 59: Changing Parameters With Nanoconfig
Version 2.04 July 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 60: 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 60 of 67... -
Page 61: Connecting And Pairing The Nano 4
Version 2.04 July 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 62: Logbook
Version 2.04 July 2018 7.4.3 Logbook The first time one accesses this tab, the NanoConfig will automatically start reading flights from the connected NANO . Downloading always starts from the most recent to the oldest flight. If you have a lot of flights in the NANO ’s memory, the transfer of the logbook can be interrupted with the BACK button. -
Page 63: Settings
Version 2.04 July 2018 First, it is necessary to choose a waypoint file in the CUP (SeeYou) format. To select the CUP file, use the MENU button. On some devices you must press for a long time to menu button. device press Read. -
Page 64: Updates
Version 2.04 July 2018 7.4.8 Updates This page is used to check for application and bootloader updates. Page 64 of 67... -
Page 65: Updating Firmware
Version 2.04 July 2018 8 Updating firmware Updating manually To update download the latest version from www.lxnav.com. After downloading simply copy .zfw file to your NANO device and restart it. On start-up NANO will detect update file and will ask you if you wish to update. Select YES and wait for the process to finish. It may take up to 1 minute. -
Page 66: 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 4.13 Q: I can't read the NANO on my notebook. -
Page 67: Revision History
Version 2.04 July 2018 10 Revision History January 2017 Initial release of owner manual May 2017 New chapters 5.5.1 and 3.9 September 2017 New Chapter 6.5 February 2018 English correction by JR March 2018 Major update. Most chapters updated. Added chapters: 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.8.4.1-5.8.4.7, 6.6, 7.5 April 2018 Added chapter 8.3...