Page 1 LX90xx LX80xx GPS-Navigation System with Variometer Version 7.10 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 •...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Important Notices Limited Warranty Sunburned Display Warranty Basics The LX9xx/LX80xx Series at a Glance 2.1.1 Display Unit Features 2.1.1.1 Touch screen 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...
Page 3 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.1.4 Altitude Source 5.1.1.5 Magnetic Variation 5.1.1.6 ETA/ETE Calculation 5.1.1.7 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 by using LOAD button 5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database (ASAPT) 5.1.5.3...
Page 4 Analog Inputs 5.1.12 Polar and Glider* 5.1.13 Profiles and Pilots 5.1.13.1 Add/load profile 5.1.13.2 LX Styler 5.1.13.3 Sync 5.1.14 LXNAV Connect 5.1.14.1 LXNAV Connect Login 5.1.14.2 Services 5.1.14.3 Profiles 5.1.14.4 LXNAV Connect limitations 5.1.15 Language 5.1.16 Passwords 5.1.17 Admin Mode 5.1.18 About 5.1.18.1...
Page 5 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.7.1 Button Actions Related Only to TSK Page 5.7.2 Task Edit 5.7.2.1 View options 5.7.2.2 Starts (Multiple Start Points) 5.7.2.3 Zone (Modifying Zones) 5.7.2.4 Task Options 5.7.3 Saving a Task 5.7.4 NEW task (Task Creation) 5.7.5 Creating a Task in SEEYOU 5.7.6...
Page 6 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.23 Wi-Fi Indicator 6.3.24 Wind Profile 6.3.25 Thermal Graph 6.3.26 Meteogram 6.3.27 SC Vario 6.3.28 FLARM Navigational Page Settings Flying With the System On the Ground 7.1.1 Power-On Procedure 7.1.2 Profile Selection 7.1.3 Set Elevation and QNH 7.1.4 Pre-flight Check 7.1.4.1...
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Page 8: 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 9: Sunburned Display Warranty
December 2019 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 10: Basics
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 11: Display Unit Features
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 2.1.1 Display Unit Features Extremely bright colour displays readable in all sunlight conditions with backlight automatically adapted using an ambient light sensor (ALS). Using Linux operating system (not CE Windows) ensures fast and stable operation of the •...
Page 12: V9 Vario Unit Features
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 2.1.2 V9 Vario Unit Features • ARM Cortex-M4 processor running on 160MHz • Mechanical needle driven by stepper motor QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight readable display • Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed •...
Page 13: V80 Vario Unit Features
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 TE compensation can be selected to be either pneumatic TE probe or digital compensation. 2.1.4 V80 Vario Unit Features 3.5'' (8.8 cm) sunlight readable screen with 1200nits. • QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight readable display. • ARM Cortex-M4 processor running on 160MHz.
Page 14: 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 15: Simulator
There are two options to stay in condition and familiar with your system. LXSim is a free of charge program, which you can download from www.lxnav.com or data from the Condor PC flight simulator (www.condorsoaring.com) can be received via the RS232 port after entering suitable passwords (see Chapter 5.1.14).
Page 16: Technical Data
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 17: Lx8000
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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.
Page 18: Packing Lists
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Packing Lists 3.1 LX90xx with FLARM Option • LX9000, LX9050 or LX9070 main display unit V8 vario unit (optional V80 or V9) • Main power cable for main display unit • Cable for vario unit •...
Page 19: Lx80Xx
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 • Barograph calibration chart •...
Page 20: System Description
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 System Description The main display unit of the LX90xx series can be mounted with portrait or landscape orientation. After installing the main display unit, the orientation must be defined via the Display menu (see Chapter 0). The main display unit of the LX80xx series can be mounted only in landscape mode.
Page 21 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 21 of 224...
Page 22: Portrait Orientation
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 has three buttons to toggle between screens.
Page 23: Switching On The Unit
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 4.2 Switching on the Unit After a short press of the power-on button the main display and vario units 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 24: Text Edit Control
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 25: Spin Control
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 the Windows operating system, are used to...
Page 26: Font Selector
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 27: Pull Down Menu
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 4.3.9 Pull Down Menu A pull-down menu is used to select one of the options. Press the button several times to select appropriate item of turn PAGE selector knob. Pull down menu will automatically close after few seconds.
Page 28 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 29: Operating Modes
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 known as the MODE selector. The diagram below shows the mode structure of the LX9000 running in portrait screen. Airport Mode, navigation to and selection of airports.
Page 30 It is also possible to customise selected navigational pages using the 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 the device itself and is available at no charge on our web pages.
Page 31: Setup Mode
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 32: Qnh
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.1.1 QNH* Using this feature, it is possible to offset the altitude datum which could have changed due to pressure changes during the flight. Since changing the QNH influences the indicated altitude, care should be taken when changing the value as an incorrect setting can upset the final glide calculation.
Page 33 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.1.3.1 Safety Mc When this setting is used, final glide is calculated using independent Safety Mc value. This value can be set in this menu or in quick access menu like Mc for speed to fly. All final glide calculations will be calculated by this Safety Mc value.
Page 34: Altitude Source
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.1.3.2 Safety Mc-offset Sometimes it is convenient to have some additional safety, which depends on distance to target. Therefore, we have introduced Safety Mc-offset. This value is automatically added to your selected MacCready value and then sum of Mc and Mc-offset is used to calculate final glides, whereas speed to fly is calculated by Mc only.
Page 35: Soaring Start
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 MacCready uses the Polar data and MacCready setting to calculate speed to fly and • climb rate. Vario uses the last four thermals average to compute climb rate and uses this value to • calculate speed to fly.
Page 36: Vario Parameters
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 “Do you want to create new If a new pilot is entered, upon exiting the dialogue the message profile with this pilot?” will appear. Answer YES if you want to quickly add a new profile. For more information about profiles see Chapter 5.1.13.
Page 37: Display
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 GPS: When the GPS detects that the glider is circling an automatic change over to vario • will happen after approximately 10 seconds. Detection of straight flight will cause a changeover to speed command. G-load: When accelerometer detects increased g-load, because of circling, Variometer •...
Page 38: Files And Transfers
USB stick. It is also possible to upload files from SD card or USB stick to main display unit. Waypoints, Tasks and Flights can also be uploaded to LXNAV Connect. TO LC function: After pressing TO LC a window with registered storage services will pop up. The user has to selecte a service or email and press SEND.
Page 39: Uploading User Airspace And Waypoints By Using Load Button
Uploading User Airspace and Waypoints by using LOAD button Airspace and Waypoints can be loaded from a SD card or USB stick or LXNAV Connect storage services. Select the type of database you wish to load and press the LOAD button.
Page 40: Downloading And Uploading Via Storage Service
Icon will appear next to the file if synchronization is enabled. You can also save/upload files to the storage service by selecting file(s) on you instrument, clicking SAVE -> LXNAV Connect -> Google Drive/Dropbox -> Send. In the same path you can also manually choose SYNC.
Page 41: Airspace
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.5.4 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 files on the SD card and finally airspace files on the USB stick.
Page 42 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.5.4.1 Edit Airspace Airspace file can be edited. Select an airspace item and press the EDIT button. A list of all airspace zones in this database/file will be shown. Use the page selector to scroll through the items one by one or the zoom selector to move up or down for a whole page.
Page 43 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 For easier sorting use FILTER button. Pressing the ALL option will disable all airspaces for TODAY or ALWAYS. To enable them again press ALL and choose ENABLE. Press EDIT to edit data for the selected zone. Airspace type, class and altitude borders can be modified in this dialogue.
Page 44: Airports
5.1.5.5.1 Managing Airports Using the LX Asapt Editor The 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 are interested in. View and edit all details of the airports, add charts, photos (from files or clipboard) and any other information you would like to have associated with them.
Page 45: Waypoints And Tasks
If a waypoints file from internal storage is selected the SAVE button is visible. Press the SAVE button to save waypoints to the SD Card or USB stick or to LXNAV Connect. If there is no SD Card or USB a button TO LC will be visible. Use this button to save your files to LXNAV Connect.
Page 46: Maps
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.5.7 Maps The main display unit is preloaded with terrain and vector map data for the entire planet Earth. However, it is also possible to use scanned (rasterized) maps as background for the navigational screen. The next two images show examples of scanned ICAO map and satellite imagery.
Page 47 Install via LXNAV Connect High resolution terrain maps can be installed directly via Wi-Fi module. You need to register your device on the LXNAV Connect and add High resolution terrain packages service. A menu with available maps will appear under: Setup->Files and transfer->Maps...
Page 48 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.5.7.2 Maps CITv1/CITv2 CITv1: Regular maps containing vector and elevation data. Preinstalled on all devices. CITv2: New maps containing vector and elevation data. Supported by firmware version >5.06 and preinstalled on devices produced from 2014 onwards. Depending on when your device was manufactured it may already contain the new maps (CITv2).
Page 49 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.5.7.2.1 CITv2-install Procedure If CITv2 is not preinstalled then you will need to verify that enough free space is available on your device before installing CITv2 maps. Installation on your device is as follows: 1.
Page 50 After exiting this dialogue, the device will automatically restart and when it starts again you can verify installed and used maps in the “About” dialogue. If you do not have enough space available and you wish to have the CITv2 maps, you should contact LXNAV about the HW/memory upgrade. Page 50 of 224...
Page 51: Flights
TO OLC automatically uploads the flight file to OLC. This function is supported also on the Logbook page. The first-time user has to register his account parameters on LXNAV Connect web service. Read more in this chapter: 5.4.1.1. SeeYou Cloud Upload: Upload to SeeYou cloud is automatically performed.
Page 52: Update Databases
• LXNAV distributes free of charge airport and airspace database throughout the whole world. The airport and airspace database are regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the database can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com. The database is distributed as single file with .asapt extension. Copy this file to an SD Card or USB stick.
Page 53 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 the desired document using the PAGE selector. Press the DELETE button to delete the selected document. Press the LOAD button to upload a selected document into internal memory.
Page 54: Checklists
LXStyler is a special program designed for customising layout of 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 54 of 224...
Page 55 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 56 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Once finished, press the create button. • Press save to save the checklist file on the PC/SD card or USB. The file has the • extension .checklists Go to LXxxxx instrument Files and Transfer ->Checklists and load the file from the •...
Page 57 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 The checklist is automatically added to the last page of the ATP/WPT and TSK • screen. Page 57 of 224...
Page 58: Graphics
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 entire planet Earth.
Page 59 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Colours of terrain can be changed using different terrain colour schemes. The following colour schemes are available: Mountain is the default setting with colours from green to white at 2000 m. • Flatland is a setting where colours are changing up to 1000 m. •...
Page 60: Weather
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Check Show wind direction if you would like to see lines indicating the direction of the wind. 5.1.6.2 Weather If the Wi-Fi module is installed the Weather menu is also available. During flight there is a possibility to obtain real time weather data if the Wi-fi module is connected to the 3g hotspot and if the hotspot has mobile signal reception.
Page 61 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.6.2.2 Forecast Second layer supports two services, TopMeteo and SkySight. It is used for forecasting weather data. You can choose between multiple layer options. To use this layer, you need TopMeteo or SkySight account (see below). 5.1.6.2.3 Rain radar Enabling rain radar will show the radar picture layer over the map.
Page 62 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 To enable legend, go to layout editor for selected page and add item legend. You can then adjust its size and position as described in Ch. 6. Legend will change depending on what weather data is selected. 5.1.6.2.5 TopMeteo TopMeteo is a gliding forecast that allows pilots to have daily overview for cross country optimization and with the help of LX Connect also in-flight weather right on your...
Page 63: Airspace And Notams
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.6.3 Airspace and NOTAMs In this dialogue you can define the airspace map presentation. Check the Show airspace item to enable airspace displays within navigational pages. If this item is unchecked no airspace will be displayed. If you don’t want to see GPS AeroData airpaces select Hide GPS AeroData airspaces.
Page 64: Waypoints And Airports
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 You can set separately airspace colour and border for side view and map view if the option Copy styles to side view is not checked. Press the DEFAULT button to reset these settings back to default. As seen in an example above airspace will NOT be coloured in if the Width type is set as line and a secondary transparent line (examples 3 and 4).
Page 65 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Arrival altitude: shows arrival altitude taking into account current MacCready setting, • safety altitude and current wind. Due to complexity of the calculation it will not take the wind profile into account. Required altitude: shows how much height is needed to reach the point. Required •...
Page 66: Glider And Track
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.6.5 Glider and Track The 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 67: Thermal Mode
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Use Show glider range area to display the reachable area from the current altitude with current wind and MacCready settings. Use area colour and area border to define its properties. The area can be filled outside or inside. Glide ratio defines the past flown average efficiency which will be used for the average efficiency calculation for the glider range area.
Page 68: Optimization
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.6.7 Optimization The main display unit calculates the optimised flown distance according to OLC or FAI rules in real-time during the flight (see Chapter 5.1.8). It calculates the available FAI triangle area, which is also called the FAI triangle assistant. If you enter this area and return to the start point your flight forms a triangle according to FAI rules.
Page 69: Task
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.6.8 Task Use this dialogue to define how a task is drawn in task mode. Task colour defines the colour of task lines. Obs.zone colour defines colours for observation zones. Use the ZOOM selector knob to change transparency of area. 0% means completely transparent and only the outline will be drawn.
Page 70: Flarm
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.6.9 FLARM The system can be equipped with the internal or external FLARM module. If your device is equipped with FLARM this menu will allow you to modify the presentation of the FLARM radar display. FLARM radar is not available if competition or privacy modes are active.
Page 71: Misc
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.6.10 Misc Statistics thermals count, and button settings can be set here. Screen button appearance can be set by button timeout time. For newest instruments proximity buttons can be used. Proximity will be detected after touch of a button if Use proximity is ticked.
Page 72: Audio Settings
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 When the button VOLUMES is pressed a menu will appear enabling the user to set up all volumes at same time. 5.1.7.1 Audio Settings* Basically, here we can set up two types of audio; one audio sound for climb mode and another for cruise mode (SC).
Page 73: Voice
SC volume item is visible only for Variometer preceding the V5 Variometer, where it was not possible to separately set the volume for speed to fly mode and for climb mode. It is highly recommended to upgrade such Variometer to a newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. 5.1.7.2 Voice* The voice module is an integrated part of the V5, V9 or V80 Variometers.
Page 74: Alarms
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.7.3 Alarms* The vario unit produces an audio alarm on reaching certain confirmation points. This screen allows the parameters of the audio to be configured. If a particular message item is checked the main display unit will generate an alarm at the time of the event. Frequency and Periods define the length and pitch of the alarm.
Page 75 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Using parameters in the zone dialogue it is possible to describe all types of observation Angle12 defines the orientation of the observation zone. zones. Available values for Direction are: Symmetric: This is the most common selection for turn point. •...
Page 76: Optimization
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Available templates are: 500 m cylinders are used for start, points and finish. • • 500 m and start line. The 500 m cylinder is used for turn points. A 1 km long line is used for start and finish.
Page 77: Airspace Warnings
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 altitude, FLARM warnings are triggered when conflicting traffic is in the vicinity, Time Alarms are raised at defined time intervals to remind pilot to perform a specific task, the Gear warning is triggered at a pre-defined above ground level altitude setting and a Waypoint warning will be given at set distance to a Waypoint.
Page 78: Altitude Warning
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 An Airspace warning will be raised in all modes and dialogues. A warning for an alarmed zone can be dismissed for a whole day, some minutes or just quit. Quit means that the message will disappear. Use Dismiss for spin to define dismiss time in minutes. This time will be shown in the lower-middle button after which the warning will be raised again.
Page 79: Flarm Warnings
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Altitude warnings can be dismissed for 1 minute, 5 minutes or disabled. Altitude warnings can be set for approaching from below a defined altitude or from above a defined altitude. 5.1.9.3 FLARM Warnings FLARM warnings will be raised only when the system is receiving FLARM data from an internal or external FLARM module.
Page 80: Time Alarm Warning
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 During competitions it is recommended to select Medium or High alarms, otherwise too many warnings will be displayed. Medium or High means that only the most important alarms will be triggered. If the voice option is installed it is also possible to hear the horizontal and vertical situation of the current object.
Page 81: Gear Warning
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.9.5 Gear Warning The gear warning can be set. The warning will be triggered by AGL altitude. 5.1.9.6 Waypoint Warning The waypoint warning will be triggered at a defined distance from the selected waypoint. 5.1.10 Units The lower-middle button will toggle all units between imperial and metric units.
Page 82: Hardware
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Glider ballast can be entered as: overload factor, which is defined as: • Empty glider weight Pilot weight Water ballast overload REFERENCE glider weight Load, which is entered in kg/m • or lb/ft Weight of water ballast. If this option is used the weights of the glider and pilot •...
Page 83 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.11.1.1 TE Compensation - Digital Total Energy Compensation There are two ways by which the vertical speed can be corrected for total energy: • Digital TE compensation based on speed changes with time, Pneumatic compensation with a total energy probe. •...
Page 84 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.11.1.2 Temperature Offset The system is supplied with an external outside air temperature (OAT) sensor. With the offset setting it will correct static errors of temperature measurement. There is another input called VARIO PRIORITY. When this input is activated by grounding the appropriate wire the unit will change over to Vario immediately.
Page 85 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, however the function is still available. With the new stick, there is no more need to solder these wires to the vario wiring loom.
Page 86: Vario Indicator Setup
Indicator, whereas other, more modern vario indicators have their own menu item identified by the serial number. LXNAV is highly recommending upgrading old LCD or USB-D type of vario unit to latest technology vario unit. Please contact your local dealer or LXNAV for more details.
Page 87: Indicator I8/I80/V8/V80
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 from -5 to 5 or from -10 to 10. Within software the range can be set to 2.5, 5, 10m/s or 5, 10, 20 kts or 500, 1000, 2000 fpm. The Upper number and Lower number can be configured as average vario, time, flight time, task remaining time, netto value, outside temperature, thermal average, indicated airspeed, true airspeed, current altitude, distance to goal, arrival altitude, last 60 minutes speed, altitude in feet, flight levels, voltage or average netto.
Page 88 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 a red diamond for 20 seconds average are shown. In the centre four user-customizable numbers are displayed. When the middle button on indicator is pressed the display will toggle between numeric display, AHRS mode, FLARM radar display, Thermal assistant mode and after a long press on the middle button you can enter the SETUP menu.
Page 89 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Under Symbols section a layout can be configured. The first row defines a yellow bar on the vario. It can be set to Min/Max vario, G-meter, or No bar. A red diamond can be set to Average vario, Netto vario, G-meter or no diamond.
Page 90 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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, Files, Password and check the about screen. 5.1.11.4.2.1 Indicator Number of navboxes on the numerical page can be set here.
Page 91 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 It can be also disabled, in this case there will be only 2 navboxes. 5.1.11.4.2.4 Graphics Map, FLARM and Theme graphics can be defined in this menu. 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...
Page 92 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Maximum Brightness Use this slider to adjust the maximum brightness for the Automatic Brightness option. Get Brighter In The user can specify in which time period the brightness can reach the required brightness. Get Darker In The user can specify in which time period the brightness can reach the required brightness.
Page 93 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.11.4.3 Numerical (navbox) Mode By default, there 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. Non-linear scale Upper selectable navboxes Vario indicator...
Page 94 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 The GPS symbol is green when the GPS status id is OK, and red when GPS • status is bad. If GPS data is not detected, the symbol will disappear. All these parameters can be set/adjusted on the LX80/90xx device via: SETUP- >HARDWARE->”V8/V80/I8/I80”...
Page 95 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.11.4.5.1 FLARM Warnings Regardless of which Mode you are in, if a FLARM target triggers an urgent (third warning level) or important (second warning level) warning then the screen will change to the FLARM warning mode automatically. Extract from the FLARM manual: Warnings are given in order of the time remaining before a potential collision, not the geometrical distance.
Page 96: 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 the latest technology vario indicator unit. Please contact your local dealer or LXNAV for...
Page 97: Bridge 232
At the moment the following types are supported: KRT2, Trig TY91/92, ATR833, Becker 620X. Support for other types is in progress. Please consult LXNAV for more details. Check Auto set target frequency if you want to automatically select frequency when a new target is selected in navigational mode.
Page 98: Flarm
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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. Serial number will appear after you leave instrument running for a few minutes. Press the CLEAR button to delete all data on the FLARM module.
Page 99 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Device ID shows the FLARM unique ID which is transmitted to other FLARMs. User can change that ID. The ID is normally changed if we have XPDR on board. In this case we set ID to XPDR ICAO ID.
Page 100: Compass
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 DP2 – second data port • • OBST – device can give obstacle warning if database is installed and license is valid • RFB – Second radio channel for antenna diversity Licenses abbreviations: RFB – activation of second antenna •...
Page 101 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Press the CALIB button to start calibration of the compass on the ground. The calibration process is straightforward. Make sure glider fuselage is levelled (use a tail dolly), the wings are levelled, and the canopy is closed with the pilot inside. Switch on all the avionics, which are normally activated while flying.
Page 102: Rear Seat Or Front Seat
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.11.9 Rear Seat or Front Seat In a two-seat configuration with the rear seat device it is possible to transfer selected data between the front and rear seat device. Use this menu to define which data will be automatically received from the other device.
Page 103: Remote Stick
When a remote stick is connected to the system it is possible to define the type of remote stick via this menu. If a LXNAV remote stick with six buttons is connected, the user can specify the functionality of the function buttons. There are several options available for the...
Page 104: Ahrs
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.11.11 AHRS* Attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) consist of sensors on three axes that provide attitude information for glider, roll pitch and yaw. It helps the pilot orientate and determine the attitude of the glider (represented by yellow arrow). Ground is by default represented with brown and sky with blue colour.
Page 105: 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 106: Network
SMTP Settings are used to configure a server for sending email. It is recommended to leave it as LXNAV, however a user server can be configured. More options will be displayed in case of another type of server. Flights can also be stored to the SeeYou Cloud for which you have to insert the key of the cloud.
Page 107: Flaps
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Press SCAN to scan for new networks. Use EDIT to enter a password for the selected network and to connect to it. Use the 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 108: Battery Types
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 When all flap positions are set, a green dot will be displayed with current flap position. If flap labels are not set yet, press the EDIT button to name a flap label. Flap labels must be entered with increasing speed range.
Page 109: Polar And Glider
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 An example is measuring of oxygen pressure on the bottle. 5.1.12 Polar and Glider* Use this dialogue to enter the glider polar and other properties of the glider. As default polar a standard class glider is selected. Polars for most modern gliders are already prepared.
Page 110 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 111: Profiles And Pilots
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Once the speed range is entered, the system will be able to display a suggested flap position based on current wing loading and g-factor. 5.1.13 Profiles and Pilots All settings and navigational page layouts are stored in a profile. Profiles can be used in different ways: For club operation or multiple pilots sharing the same glider.
Page 112: Add/Load Profile
For details on that see chapter below. If profile with the same name already exists on your device, you will also be asked to rename the new profile. You can also save profiles on your device to your LXNAV Connect by selecting Save -> LXNAV Connect -> Google Drive/Dropbox -> Send.
Page 113 Pin protect your profile, if you don’t want anyone to use your profile. This is recommended if your profile is registered to the LXNAV Connect service. If you forgot the PIN, instrument will ask you, if you would like to retry or copy the profile to a new profile.
Page 114: Lx Styler
A profile file can be opened and manipulated with the LXStyler program. LXStyler is a special program designed to customize 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 115: Sync
Profiles can be automatically synced between your instrument and Styler. To enable this option, select the profile where you wish this option is enabled and go to Save -> LXNAV Connect -> Google Drive/Dropbox (or both) and click SYNC. Blue icon will appear next to the profile.
Page 116: Lxnav Connect
Never try editing your profile with both Styler and in the instrument at the same time! 5.1.14 LXNAV Connect LXNAV Connect is a feature that allows you to overview and manage all your data and flight upload services. Once you have internet access you can check the status of each individual service.
Page 117 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 TopMeteo • To add new service press, Add Service, select the desired service and login. To remove service press X in the top right corner of the service box. Note that not all services are free, and some must be purchased. You can do that by visiting the website of the service you wish to obtain.
Page 118 5.1.14.2.6 SeeYou Cloud SeeYou Cloud is a free of charge cloud service, which allows you to save Waypoints, Airspaces and flights. Register it at https://connect.lxnav.com/dashboard/services 5.1.14.2.7 Google Drive Google Drive allows you to save Waypoints, Checklists, Airspaces, Profiles and flights.
Page 119 Dropbox -> Apps -> LXNAV Connect Folder LXNAV Connect will be created in the root folder on your Google drive and in the Apps folder in Dropbox. This is the place where you can upload all your files for the instrument to access them. For details on where to upload specific files read README.pdf or README.txt file that you can find in the...
Page 120 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.14.2.9 SkySight SkySight weather with weather layers is supported on navigation pages. Weather can be loaded during flight or even preloaded in the morning and then seen during the whole flight for the actual time available. SkySight account is required. Following weather data is available: Thermal Strength &...
Page 121: Profiles
You can pair multiple profiles to the same LXNAV Cloud account. On your LX80/90xx device go to LXNAV Connect page. If profile is not yet paired there will be a welcome page with instructions on how to pair, link to the website and QR code that you can scan with your smartphone.
Page 122 SD card that you remove after flying. 5.1.14.3.1 My Profile Collection Pilot Profiles can be uploaded via LX Styler to LXNAV Profile Collection https://gliding.lxnav.com/lxdownloads/profile-collection/ Published profile can only be deleted here by clicking on the “X” button.
Page 123: Lxnav Connect Limitations
Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.14.4 LXNAV Connect limitations LX8000 Generation 1 doesn’t support a Wi-fi module, therefore LXNAV Connect isn’t available. LX8000 and LX9000 Generation 2 supports a Wi-fi module, but there are some limitations. Following services are not available: SkySight •...
Page 124: Language
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.1.15 Language The system can run in different languages. Select the desired language. The main display unit will reload and restart in the new language. If your language is not listed and you feel able to become a translator for the system, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Page 125: Admin Mode
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 55556 will enable Condor simulator input via the PC port. • 02000 toggle support for USB AHRS module. • 43001 toggle 485bus logger. • 44440 enter continuous grab mode. • 01044 enable or disable automatic auto zero of speed sensor at end of flight. •...
Page 126 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Modify Raster maps, user can select, but not modify scanned maps. • Format SD Card, user cannot format SD card. • Update Databases, user cannot update databases. • Modify PDFs, user cannot delete stored PDF documents. •...
Page 127: About
»debug_20140216_14_21_28.report«. Please email this report to us for further help. If a network connection is available you can also use the function TO MAIL, which will send the Debug report to email, or even more, you will be asked if you would like to send this report to LXNAV support directly.
Page 128: Information Mode
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.2 Information Mode Information mode comprises 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 129: Position Report
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.2.2 Position Report This page shows your position report relative to an arbitrary selectable point. Use this page when you are talking to ATC. Press the REPORT button to select a report point. Radials will always be magnetic, and distance will always be in nautical miles.
Page 130: Network Status
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 With some instruments that page is not visible 5.2.4 Network Status Network status information is given on this page. Press the LIST button to list available networks. Press the SETTINGS button to set up network properties. See also Chapter 5.1.11.14.
Page 131 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Select the preferred landable place via the PAGE selector knob and press the GOTO button. It will automatically change to airport mode and navigation will commence to the selected point. Duplicates are automatically removed. If a target with nearly the same latitude and longitude is found within both the distributed airports database and user waypoint file, then only the target from the user waypoint file will be displayed.
Page 132: Statistics Mode
Select the desired flight using the PAGE selector knob and then press the appropriate button. Press the SAVE button to save a flight to SD or LXNAV Connect. If SD card is not present, there is a button TO LC (if system has a Wi-Fi module).
Page 133: Upload To Olc
5.4.1.1 Upload to OLC Flight can be directly uploaded to the OLC by using LXNAV Connect. Login details must be entered at LXNAV Connect. Upload your flight by: press SAVE -> LXNAV Connect -> select OLC and press SEND.
Page 134: Statistics During Flight
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Glider, flight details and comment can be edited as well. At the end you have to agree with the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy from OLC. 5.4.2 Statistics During Flight The main statistics page is split into two parts. In the top part the last four thermals are shown.
Page 135: General Statistics
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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. Average vario is used in this calculation.
Page 136: Olc Statistics
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.4.2.3 OLC Statistics Using the PAGE selector knob the user can select different optimized points. Press the VIEW button to show more details for a selected optimized leg.
Page 137: Airport Mode
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 Mode and...
Page 138: Second Navigation Page
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 139: Third Navigation Page
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.5.3 Third Navigation Page The third page is a combination of first navigational page and side view. The side view is showing the lateral view from the glider towards the selected goal. Terrain below the glider is displayed including glider projected track in grey colour based on the glide ratio.
Page 140: Fifth Navigation Page
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.5.5 Fifth Navigation Page On this page images of the 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 141 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 wish to return to the first letter turn the ZOOM selector knob counter-clockwise.
Page 142 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 the selected airport.
Page 143 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Press the SORT button to change the sort order of the airports. Select an airport using the PAGE selector knob. Press GOTO and you will navigate to it. Press the COUNTRY button and a dialogue window with a list of all available countries will pop up. Map mode In map mode, airports are selected directly on the map.
Page 144: Waypoint Mode
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 145: New Waypoint
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 146: Delete Waypoint
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.6.1.3 Delete Waypoint Press DELETE if you wish to delete a 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 147 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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: current net vertical speed •...
Page 148: Button Actions Related Only To Tsk Page
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 149: View Options
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 MOVE DN is used to move the selected point downwards within task. • 5.7.2.1 View options There are three different views of creating task: list view, detailed list view and map view. Press the VIEW button and scroll to desired mode to change the method (don’t click ok). List is your default mode that displays task distance, start, turn and finish points, together with bearing and time (for AAT tasks).
Page 150: Zone (Modifying Zones)
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.7.2.3 Zone (Modifying Zones) Select a point and press the ZONE button. A new dialogue with the observation zone for the selected point will open. Using parameters in the zone dialogue it is possible to describe all types of observation zones.
Page 151: Task Options
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.7.2.4 Task Options Press the OPTIONS button. The options dialogue will be opened. Enter the task description. This is very useful during competitions where you are given more than one task per day. Some hints for names are DAY1-B, Triangle1000km etc. Check Navigate to nearest point and the system will navigate you to the nearest point on the start zone or start line and finish zone.
Page 152 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 groundspeed and gate interval. Gate interval will repet every set amount of minutes and will open the start for 1 minute each time. Event procedure is a designated start procedure. Wait procedure defines time after pressing the EVENT button and the time you can actually start.
Page 153 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 154: Saving A Task
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 155 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 156: Creating A Task In Seeyou
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Sometimes it is easier to see a list of all waypoints. Press the LIST button to change the selection method to list mode. Press the FILTER button to go back to this mode. In list selection mode it is possible to SORT waypoints on name, distance or bearing.
Page 157: Loading A Task
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 5.7.6 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 appear. Total task distance, task description and task points are shown for each task stored.
Page 158: Thermal Mode
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Move the cross to a task point to select it and move it around. Move the cross to a task leg to insert a point. 5.8 Thermal Mode The system can automatically switch to thermal mode. When the glider enters thermal the device will switch to thermal page and zoom will adjust according to settings set in Chapter: 5.1.6.6.
Page 159: Navigational Page Layout
LX Styler program, a free program for Windows operating system, which can be • downloaded from our webpage www.lxnav.com (see the LX Styler manual for more details). The LAYOUT option on the main display unit, where you can modify selected •...
Page 160: Edit Page Layout
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.1 Edit Page Layout When you are in edit mode the selected symbol will be drawn with light blue background. In the top-left corner information about this symbol is displayed. In the middle of the symbol there is cross with arrows drawn, which indicates that symbol is now in move mode.
Page 161: Button Actions
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.2 Button Actions Pan will change the main display unit to panning mode. In this mode the user can • move over the map in all directions. Flarm will display a list with all visible FLARM objects. You can select one and use it for •...
Page 162 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 New button will add a 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 •...
Page 163: Maccready, Ballast And Bugs Settings
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 164 Rain – will show a rain radar layer over the map • Satellite, Forecast and Rain layers are seen if LXNAV Connect is activated on the device. A FLARM object may also be hidden because competition mode is on or privacy mode is on.
Page 165 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 You can adjust these parameters separately for APT, WPT and TSK pages. With Software version 7, user can configure all custom map and graphics settings for every page in every mode. Use only for current page will affect settings for currently active page, otherwise you will be changing the global style and changes will take effect on all the pages in every mode.
Page 166 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 APT mode, page 4; forecast SkySight • • APT mode, page 5; Satellite picture • APT mode, page 6; Satellite picture with SkySight forecast...
Page 167 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 It is possible to store map settings for future use. There are two memory locations MEM 1 and MEM 2 for two different memory settings. Press button MEM 1 for a long time. A message “Options stored to memory (1)”...
Page 168: Wind
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.2.1.3 Wind Speed The main display unit constantly calculates wind using four different methods. difference method is used during circling and is taking into account ground speed difference in a single circle. Position drift is calculating wind based on position drift during circling.
Page 169 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 The VIEW button toggles the list views. When the STATUS button is pressed the status of the selected airspace zone will toggle between OFF always, OFF today, OFF hh:mm and enabled. If the EDIT button is pressed a new dialogue will open where you can modify properties for the selected zone.
Page 170: Mark
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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. The waypoint name is generated from the current date and time separated by the minus character and preceded by an underscore.
Page 171: Xpdr
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.2.1.6 Xpdr This dialogue will be available only when a 232 Bridge is installed and used as a transponder bridge. In this dialogue current squawk, mode and flight level are displayed. Use MODE to select mode of operation of the connected transponder (STBY, GND, ON, ALT).
Page 172: Team
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 173 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 One target can be selected as an active target. Press the ACTIVE button to make a target the active one. A blue bulls-eye will be plotted next to it. Team navboxes will show distance and bearing to this target. Press the GOTO button to start navigation to this FLARM position.
Page 174: Pan
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 Chapter 10.1.6) and then register at FlarmNet.
Page 175: Rotate Fai Area
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.2.1.11 Rotate FAI Area This option is used to rotate the FAI triangle assistant to match your suitable position. If the FAI area is not enabled this option will be greyed-out. 6.2.1.12 Layout Use this option to modify layout of the navigational page. See Chapter 6 for detailed explanation.
Page 176: Creating New Symbol
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3 Creating New Symbol Press the NEW button to add a symbol to a navigational page. A pull-down menu will open. When a symbol is already included on the page or unavailable, it will be greyed-out. There are several symbols available: Navboxes are symbols which have numeric value.
Page 177: Navboxes
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Wi-Fi symbol indicates current status of Wi-Fi signal. • Wind Profile symbol is representing wind profile information very similar to Wind • dialogue. Thermal Graph shows thermals history which are coloured by the MC setting. •...
Page 178 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Batt.remain Battery remain [%] tArr Arrival altitude for task Battery Battery voltage tArrMc0 Task arrival alt. for Mc=0 Bearing to target True airspeed Circ.60' tDelta Circling 60min Task delta time Circ.Flt tDis Circling Flight Remaining task distance Circ.Tsk Circling Task...
Page 179: Detailed Description Of Navboxes
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 OptHome Optimized distance to home WindX Side Wind Component Pot.Temp Potential temperature XPDR XPDR Transponder Radial xTrk Radial from target Task cross track distance Shows the time of last Rain age xsDist Cross distance to zone center received rain picture Shows relative time of the Rain time...
Page 180: Orientation Symbol
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 There are several representations of the plane available. Change style to select a different plane symbol. You can also add a wind vector which will rotate around the symbol. Enable it by checking the “Show wind” property. 6.3.3 Orientation Symbol Orientation symbol shows North direction.
Page 181: Final Glide Character Explanation
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.4.1 Final Glide Character Explanation The character “A” will be displayed before the MacCready value if a start altitude was entered and/or the character “G” will be displayed if a start speed was specified. combines both A and G.
Page 182: Battery Indicator
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.5 Battery Indicator Battery will visually display the current level of the battery. Green indicates that battery is ok. It will turn yellow and later red when the battery is empty. Battery symbol colours are related to the battery voltage which can be set in Chapter: 5.1.11.16.
Page 183: Wind Arrow And Thermal Assistant
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.7 Wind Arrow and Thermal Assistant The wind symbol shows the wind direction. A black arrow shows combined wind information (position drift, speed difference and combination method). A grey arrow is a real-time wind. The number represents the average wind measurement. Around the wind symbol a thermal assistant can be shown during circling.
Page 184: Zoom
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 This colour scheme gives us hints about a thermal at glance. If most of dots are red we should consider increasing the MacCready value; if most of dots are blue we should consider decreasing the MacCready setting. 6.3.8 Zoom The zoom symbol shows the current map zoom.
Page 185: Flarm Radar
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.12 FLARM Radar A radar screen will show FLARM (and ADSB) targets at a predefined zoom. You can change the zoom in the edit layout dialogue or you can rotate the ZOOM knob to change it. This will work only if the map symbol is not on the current page.
Page 186: Altitude Tape
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.14 Altitude Tape The altitude tape comprises an altitude band with the current altitude in the middle. Additional to that a trend vector is displayed. You can also customize the tape’s top and bottom boxes to display current QNH setting, AGL altitude, flight level or MSL elevation. The nearest airspace marker is also drawn on the tape.
Page 187: Vario Tape
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.16 Vario Tape The Vario Tape displays variometers values. Font size, font style, text alignment and round corners can be adjusted. 6.3.17 Magnetic Roses and HSI The magnetic rose and HSI symbols display the compass. The magnetic rose cannot be detached from the plane symbol while HSI can be freely moved.
Page 188: Flap Tape
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.19 Flap Tape ® The flap tape displays current and required flap positions. The scale of the flap tape matches the airspeed tape. The magenta pointer shows the required flap setting. A white pointer shows the selected flap position.
Page 189: Vario Indicator
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.21 Vario Indicator The Vario Indicator symbol displays Variometer values. While the Vario Tape only shows the speed trend value, the indicator displays more information. The orange needle pointer on the meter can indicate vario, netto, relative or the speed to fly value, depending on your settings and current mode.
Page 190: Thermal Graph
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 horizontal line. You can also see the wind profile in Wind dialogue. Here you can also manually change values. 6.3.25 Thermal Graph The Thermal Graph shows thermals statistics during the flight. It shows the point of entering and leaving the thermal and where thermal was the strongest and the weakest.
Page 191: Flarm
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 6.3.28 FLARM Shows the FLARM indicator on the navigation page. 5 vertical squared LEDs are describing vertical angle of threat divided by 14°. 6.4 Navigational Page Settings Press the SETTINGS option to open the dialogue for page global styles. The dialogue is split into four groups.
Page 192: Flying With The System
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 193: Set Elevation And Qnh
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 a value for elevation from the terrain database based on the current latitude and longitude.
Page 194: Maccready, Ballast, Bugs
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 7.1.4.1 MacCready, Ballast, Bugs It is recommended to check the MacCready, ballast and bugs settings to match the current glider configuration. Press the MC/BAL button. The dialogue for MacCready, Ballast and bugs will appear. Use the PAGE selector knob to modify the MacCready setting.
Page 195: Assigned Area Tasks (Aat)
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 196 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 above. However, when an...
Page 197: Flying A Task
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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: Direction set to FIXED.
Page 198 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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. If the message is removed it will appear again next time you leave the start zone.
Page 199: Event Start (Designated Start)
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 On next valid start the task will advance to the first point automatically and the message “Task started” will be displayed. 7.2.2 Event start (designated start) Designated start is possible after pressing the EVENT button. To make it work properly, you need to enter designated start condition in Task Edit ->...
Page 200: Over Turn Point
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 7.2.4 Over Turn Point “Inside zone” When a turn point observation zone is reached the message will be displayed and the task will auto advance to the next turn point if the Auto next option was selected. If the Auto next option has not been selected the message NEXT will be displayed.
Page 201: Moving Point Inside Assigned Area
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 When flying in an assigned area it is NOT important when you will advance to next turn point. The system is always taking into account the most optimal fix inside the assigned area for the total distance calculation. 7.2.6 Moving Point Inside Assigned Area If at least one observation zone is defined as an assigned area, it is possible to move the...
Page 202: Task Finish
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 7.2.7 Task Finish When reaching final glide, a message "Task on final glide!" will be displayed. The main display unit will also warn you when you are two minutes from the finish. On entering the finish zone, the task stops automatically and a message will be displayed.
Page 203: Procedure After Landing
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 In Near mode arrival altitude is coloured white, yellow and red. White final glide shows APT in range at current MC setting. Yellow final glide shows reachable airports if you decrease your MC to zero. Red colour means these APTs cannot be reached.
Page 204 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Calculating security The flight is finished when the message disappears. At that moment the statistics page will be changed back to logbook view. Now it is safe to switch off the instrument. If a SD card or USB stick is currently inserted into the main display unit the flight will automatically be copied to it.
Page 205: Firmware Update
Firmware Update Firmware updates of the main display unit, vario unit or vario indicator can be easily carried out using a SD Card or USB stick. Please visit our webpage www.lxnav.com and send us a request for the firmware update.
Page 206: Updating Via Wi-Fi Module
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 Start the main display unit and go to the Setup->Password menu option. Enter password 89891 and press ENTER. The system will automatically search for an update file. If more than one update file is found a selection dialogue will appear.
Page 207 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 The update button will download the version, make an update and display a message “update successful” After that the system will perform a restart. The user will also be asked to make an update of peripheral devices. We suggest you to confirm it and update all devices.
Page 208: Updating Vario Unit Or Vario Indicator
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 8.2 Updating Vario Unit or Vario Indicator 8.2.1 Automatic Vario Update Once you update the main device, after the reboot you will see the following message/question: It is advised to select YES and update the vario unit (V8/V80). All detected devices will be listed, including 2 vario parts: Sensor box (Automatic method) •...
Page 209: Manual Vario Update
All other units support SD cards up to 16 GB. 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 210: Igc Barograph Recalibration Procedure
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 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 211: Options
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 10 Options 10.1 FLARM / POWER 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 Technology AG from Switzerland.
Page 212: Flarm Update Procedure
The FLARM is updated via the SD card/USB stick. From the FLARM webpage (www.lxnav.com) download the appropriate file and copy it to the SD card (e.g. cf_6_09_d4ec337.fw for flarm and pf_am_6_80_b1c88a304_exp_31_jan_2021.fw for built in power flarm). Enter password 89891 and select the FLARM update file. Wait until it is completed.
Page 213: Flarm Update Procedure With Flarmtool From Pc
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 10.1.4 FLARM Update Procedure with FlarmTool from PC Go into password menu and enter password 42000. The following message will appear. Run FlarmTool and select the communication port. Connect the main display unit to your PC with the LX5PC cable. The FlarmTool will detect the FLARM unit.
Page 214: Uploading Obstacles With Flarmtool From Pc
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 If the FLARM stops working and an update is not possible via the described procedure with password 42000, use following recovery procedure. In FlarmTool choose Recover and follow the instructions. On the LX8000 enter password 41000. When the recovery is finished press the OK button.
Page 215: Uploading Flarmnet Files
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 When finished, press the OK button on the LX8000. 10.1.6 Uploading FlarmNet Files The FlarmNet information is also updated via the SD card/USB stick. 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 216: Installation
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 In case of a SIMPLE version, the FLARM should be connected to the GPS port. The External FLARM connection can be enabled at SETUP->HARDWARE->FLARM->PORT. Port should be set to EXT.(PC). 10.2.1 Installation For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to LX80/90xx installation manual.
Page 217 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 After power on, the main display unit also sends polar data and pilot information so that they are synchronized in both devices. The user can define which data will be automatically synchronized between the devices. Waypoint and task databases are not synchronized between the devices.
Page 218: Remote Control
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 10.5 Remote Control The Remote Control stick is available in three different versions: Normal, with a red starter button or with a 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 219: Functions
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 10.5.1 Functions Function button Mode Right Joystick Blue dot button / Push=Enter /OK mode left Cancel / close Push to talk The remote stick has six push buttons and a multi-directional button in the middle. Move the multi-directional button left and right to zoom in and out.
Page 220: Installation
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 10.5.2 Installation For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. The remote stick is connected to the RS485 bus through a RS485 splitter. Be careful to connect the correct coloured wire to the pin which is marked with same colour. RS485 is then connected with CAN BUS to your LX80xx/90xx instrument.
Page 221: Flap Sensor
Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. 10.7 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 222 Rev #23 Version 7.10 December 2019 11 Revision History Date Comments September 2010 Initial release of owner manual based on LX9000 manual version 2.3 April 2011 Corrections to English language text. V5 vario unit September 2011 Updates for firmware version 2.6. Added AHRS section.
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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

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