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LX90x
LX80x
and
GPS-Navigation System
Version 7.10
Revision 1
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 1 LX90x LX80x GPS-Navigation System Version 7.10 Revision 1 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 #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Important Notices Limited Warranty Sunburned Display Warranty Basics The LX90x/LX80x Series at a Glance 2.1.1 Display Unit Features 2.1.2 Interfaces 2.1.3 Internal Options 2.1.4 External Options 2.1.5 Simulator 2.1.6 Technical Data 2.1.6.1 LX900 System 2.1.6.2 LX905 System 2.1.6.3...
  • Page 3 Battery Types* 5.1.8.4 Analog Inputs 5.1.9 Profiles and Pilots 5.1.9.1 Add/Load Profile 5.1.9.2 LX Styler 5.1.9.3 Sync 5.1.10 LXNAV Connect 5.1.10.1 LXNAV Connect Login 5.1.10.2 Services 5.1.10.3 Profiles 5.1.10.4 LXNAV Connect Limitations 5.1.11 Language 5.1.12 Passwords 5.1.13 Admin Mode 5.1.14 About 5.1.14.1...
  • Page 4 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Navigation Mode 5.5.1 Initial Navigation Page 5.5.2 Second Navigation Page 5.5.3 Third Navigation Page 5.5.4 Fourth Navigation Page 5.5.5 Fifth Navigation Page 5.5.6 Button actions Related Only to the Nav Page 5.5.6.1 Select an Airport Waypoint Mode 5.6.1 Button Actions Related Only to The WPT Page...
  • Page 5 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.3.1 Starting a Route 6.3.2 Restarting a Route 6.3.3 Over Turn Point 6.3.4 Route Finish 6.3.5 Graphical Final Glide Assistants Procedure After Landing Firmware Update Updating the Main Display Firmware 7.1.1 Updating Via Wi-Fi Module IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure Options FLARM...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Sunburned Display Warranty

    January 2020 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 8: Basics

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Basics 2.1 The LX90x/LX80x Series at a Glance The unit includes an integral 50-channel GPS receiver and a high brightness colour display. An integrated SD card or USB interface is used for user-friendly data exchange. Some of the models also feature a PDA port for easy connection to an external PDA device.

  • Page 9: Display Unit Features

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 the Linux operating system (not CE Windows) ensures fast and stable operation of the firmware.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Simulator

    There are two possibilities to become 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 Section 5.1.10).

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 2.1.6 Technical Data 2.1.6.1 LX900 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 o 480 mA - maximum brightness without audio and with FLARM o 160 mA –...

  • Page 13: Weight

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 • Power input 10-16 V DC • Consumption at 12 V: o 160mA at 50% LCD brightness (600nits still readable under sunlight) o 260mA with integrated FLARM at 100% LCD brightness (1200nits) o 160 mA – additional for a V8 vario unit. •...

  • Page 14: Packing Lists

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Packing Lists 3.1 LX90x with FLARM Option • LX900, LX905 or LX907 main display unit • Main power cable for main display unit • SD card • GPS antenna • FLARM Antenna • Hex key “Inbus” •...

  • Page 15: System Description

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 System Description The main display unit of the LX90x series can be mounted with portrait or landscape orientation. After installing the main display unit, the orientation must be defined via the Display menu. The main display unit of the LX80x series units can be mounted only in landscape mode.
  • Page 16 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 16 of 145...

  • Page 17: Portrait Orientation

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 4.1.2 Portrait Orientation VOLUME selector MODE selector Ambient light POWER button sensor SD Card reader PAGE selector ZOOM selector 4.1.3 Buttons All buttons have a dynamic function; the first time one presses each button its function is displayed without executing any action.

  • Page 18: Switching On The Unit

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 19: Text Edit Control

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 20: Spin Control

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 21: Font Selector

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Rotating the zoom selector changes the 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%), any other map items will not be seen through it. If a fill colour is 100% only the solid border will be drawn.

  • Page 22: Pull Down Menu

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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. A Pull-down menu will automatically close after a few seconds.
  • Page 23 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 24: Operating Modes

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 LX900 running in portrait screen. •...
  • Page 25 It is also possible to customize 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 26: Setup Mode

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 27: Qnh

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 28: Display

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 “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 Section 5.1.9.

  • Page 29: Files And Transfers

    5.1.4.1 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 30: Uploading Airspace And Airports Database (Asapt)

    Airspace file: All types of CUB files are accepted. 5.1.4.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database (ASAPT) LXNAV distributes airport and airspace databases for the whole world free of charge. The airport and airspace databases are regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the databases can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com.

  • Page 31: Airspace

    You can also save/upload files to the storage service by selecting file(s) on your instrument and clicking SAVE -> LXNAV Connect -> Google Drive/Dropbox -> Send. In the same path you can also manually choose SYNC.
  • Page 32 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Button labels vary depending on airspace location. For distributed airspace only, buttons SELECT and EDIT are available. For user airspace files stored on the main display unit buttons DELETE, TO USB and TO SD are added. To delete an airspace file, select the airspace item and press the DELETE button.
  • Page 33 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Using the STATUS button, the selected zone can be disabled for proximity warnings. Repeated presses will toggle the following options: • OFF always: proximity warning is switched off all the time. • OFF today: proximity warning is switched off for today only. •...

  • Page 34: Airports

    5.1.4.5.1 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...

  • Page 35: Waypoints And Tasks

    If a waypoint 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 36: Maps

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 CUP and CUPX files also store tasks. Tasks will also be uploaded to the main display unit. This feature is very useful if you wish to prepare tasks on a computer using SeeYou or a similar program. You can subsequently easily select a task via the Task->Edit->Load option.
  • Page 37 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Select the Maps menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available map files will be shown on the screen. Multiple files can be selected. All checked files will be shown on the navigational page depending on the raster map setting.
  • Page 38 High resolution terrain maps can be installed directly via the Wi-Fi module. You need to register your device on LXNAV Connect and add the High resolution terrain packages service. A menu with available maps will appear under: Setup->Files and transfer->Maps.
  • Page 39 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Depending on when your device was manufactured it may already contain the new maps (CITv2). Installed maps can be seen in "SETUP-ABOUT" dialogue (after installing version 6.0+). You will see "Installed maps: CITv1, CITv2 (used)" if you have newer maps installed. If not then it will state "CITv1 (used)".
  • Page 40 After exiting this dialogue, the device will automatically restart and when it starts again you can verify installed and used maps via the "About" dialogue. If you do not have enough space available and you wish to have the CITv2 maps, you should contact LXNAV about a HW/memory upgrade. Page 40 of 145...

  • Page 41: Flights

    5.1.4.8.1 OLC Upload TO OLC automatically uploads the flight file to OLC. This function is supported also on the Logbook page. The first-time user must register his account parameters on the LXNAV Connect web service. Read more in Section: 5.4.1.1.

  • Page 42: Formatting A Sd Card

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.4.10 Formatting a SD Card Use this option if the main display unit cannot read a SD card. The system uses the same card format as used by the MS-Windows operating system (FAT). However sometimes Windows does not format the SD card properly or a new card may not be formatted properly.

  • Page 43: Update Databases

    .obs (FLARM obstacle file) 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.
  • Page 44 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 45: Checklists

    LX Styler is a special program designed for customizing layout of navigational pages. It can be downloaded free of charge from our web page www.lxnav.com. For more information about LX Styler please refer to the LX Styler manual. Page 45 of 145...
  • Page 46 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 47 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 • Press save to save the checklist file on the PC/SD card or USB. The file has the extension .checklists. • Go to the LXxxxx instrument Files and Transfer ->Checklists and load the file from the SD card/USB stick.
  • Page 48 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 • The checklist is automatically added to the last page of the ATP/WPT and TSK screen. Page 48 of 145...

  • Page 49: Graphics

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.5 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. 5.1.5.1 Map and Terrain The main display unit is pre-loaded with terrain and vector maps for the entire planet Earth.
  • Page 50 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 51: Weather

    Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 Check Show wind direction if you would like to see lines indicating the direction of the wind. 5.1.5.2 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 52 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.5.2.2 Forecast The 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 a TopMeteo or SkySight account (see below). 5.1.5.2.3 Rain Radar Enabling rain radar will show the radar picture layer over the map.
  • Page 53 Rev #2 Version 7.10 January 2020 To enable legend, go to LX Styler and edit page and add item legend. You can then adjust its size and position. The legend will change depending on what weather data is selected. 5.1.5.2.5 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 LX80x&LX90x instrument.

  • Page 54: Airspace And Notams

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.5.3 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 do not want to see GPS AeroData airspaces select Hide GPS AeroData airspaces.

  • Page 55: Waypoints And Airports

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 You can set separately airspace colour and border for the 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 colored in if the Width type is set as line and a secondary transparent line (examples 3 and 4).
  • Page 56 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • Elevation: shows waypoint elevation. • Arrival altitude: shows arrival altitude taking into account safety altitude and glide ratio. Due to complexity of the calculation it will not take the wind profile into account. •...

  • Page 57: Glider And Track

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.5.5 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 58: Route

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 59: Flarm

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.5.7 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 60: Misc

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.5.8 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 any touch of a button if Use proximity is ticked.
  • Page 61 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 62: Units

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.7 Units The lower-middle button will toggle all units between imperial and metric units. Glider ballast can be entered as: • overload factor, which is defined as: Empty glider weight Pilot weight Water ballast overload REFERENCE glider...

  • Page 63: 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 function button: •...

  • Page 64: Flarm

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.8.2 FLARM* On the FLARM setup page information about built in or external FLARM are visible. Information such as serial number, selected frequency, firmware version and database versions are shown. The serial number will appear after you leave instrument running for a few minutes.
  • Page 65 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Competition mode is intended only for competitions. If this mode is enabled the pilot will not be able to see any FLARM data on the navigational screens. The competition mode status is recorded in the IGC file and can be checked during scoring. Range of view is also limited.

  • Page 66: Battery Types

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • 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 67: Profiles And Pilots

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 The user can program each analog input by pressing Setup. You can change the name of the input and enter a conversion table for a sensor connected to that input (which output value applies to which measured value). An example is measuring of oxygen pressure on the bottle.

  • Page 68: Add/Load Profile

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • When the user is flying a glider which can have a variable wingspan. In this situation the pilot has two profiles; one for each configuration. • When a pilot is flying in several different locations. A separate profile for each location can be created (examples: France, Spain, Namibia, WGC2014).
  • Page 69 You can also save profiles on your device to your LXNAV Connect by selecting Save -> LXNAV Connect -> Google Drive/Dropbox -> Send.

  • Page 70: Lx Styler

    A profile file can be opened and manipulated with the LX Styler program. LX Styler 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 LX Styler please refer to the LX Styler manual.

  • Page 71: Sync

    Profiles can be automatically synced between your instrument and LX 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. A blue icon will appear next to the profile.

  • Page 72: Lxnav Connect

    Never try editing your profile with both Styler and in the instrument at the same time! 5.1.10 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 73: Services

    First you have to sign up with a LXNAV Cloud account, or login with Google, Dropbox, or SeeYou account. You can also recover your lost password by clicking “I forgot my password”. Account settings can be managed in the top right corner.
  • Page 74 5.1.10.2.6 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 5.1.10.2.7 Google Drive Google Drive allows you to save Waypoints, Checklists, Airspaces, Profiles and flights.
  • Page 75 Dropbox -> Apps -> LXNAV Connect A 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 the README.pdf or README.txt file which you can find in the...
  • Page 76 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 In order to protect your privacy LXNAV Connect can only access data located inside the LXNAV Connect folder in your Dropbox/Google Drive! It is possible to pair more Dropbox accounts to LXNAV Connect service.

  • Page 77: Profiles

    You can pair multiple profiles to the same LXNAV Cloud account. On your LX80/90xx device go to LXNAV Connect page. If a 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 78 SD card which you remove after flying. 5.1.10.3.1 My Profile Collection Pilot Profiles can be uploaded via LX Styler to LXNAV Profile Collection https://gliding.lxnav.com/lxdownloads/profile-collection/ A published profile can only be deleted here by clicking on the “X” button.

  • Page 79: Lxnav Connect Limitations

    Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.10.4 LXNAV Connect Limitations LX800 Generation 1 does not support a Wi-Fi module, therefore LXNAV Connect is not available. LX800 and LX900 Generation 2 supports a Wi-Fi module, but there are some limitations. The following services are not available: •...

  • Page 80: Language

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.1.11 Language The system can operate in a number of 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 81: Admin Mode

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • 99999 will erase all flights stored on the main display unit. • 55556 will enable Condor simulator input via the PC port. • 02000 toggle support for USB AHRS module. • 43001 toggle 485bus logger. •...

  • Page 82: About

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • Select Raster maps, user cannot select and modify scanned maps. • 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. •...

  • Page 83: Debug Report

    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. 5.2 Information Mode Information mode comprises four pages;...
  • Page 84 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Press the START button to start the stopwatch. Press the STOP button to stop the stopwatch. If you press the MARK button a new waypoint will be created with the current latitude, 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 is preceded by an underscore.

  • Page 85: Position Report

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 the distance will always be in nautical miles.

  • Page 86: Network Status

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 Section Napaka! Vira sklicevanja ni bilo mogoče najti.. 5.3 Near Mode A list of all landable waypoints and airports is shown in this mode.

  • Page 87: Statistics Mode

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Select the preferred landable location 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 88: Logbook

    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 a SD card is not present the button TO LC will appear (if system has a Wi-Fi module).

  • Page 89: Upload To Olc

    5.4.1.1 Upload to OLC A flight can be directly uploaded to the OLC by using LXNAV Connect. Login details must be entered into LXNAV Connect. Upload your flight by: press SAVE -> LXNAV Connect -> select OLC and press SEND.

  • Page 90: Statistics During Flight

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 The 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 91: General Statistics

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Use the PAGE>> button to toggle between different pages. 5.4.2.1 General Statistics Using the PAGE selector knob the user can change the statistics subpage. There are three subpages available: • Flight statistics displays data for whole flight. Dis.flown is the optimised distance and XC speed is the average speed corrected for altitude difference.

  • Page 92: Olc Statistics

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 92 of 145...

  • Page 93: Navigation Mode

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.5 Navigation Mode Using the PAGE selector knob, you can scroll through the pages. There are several navigational pages available. Navigational pages can be customized using LX Styler. The description below applies to the default navigational pages. 5.5.1 Initial Navigation Page Battery...

  • Page 94: Second Navigation Page

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 represents the position from where you will achieve the final glide with current altitude and current MacCready setting. The yellow rectangle represents the position from where you will achieve the final glide with current altitude and MacCready zero. The relative bearing (near the top) gives advice on which direction and how much to turn in order to fly towards the selected target.

  • Page 95: Third Navigation Page

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 96: Fifth Navigation Page

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.5.5 Fifth Navigation Page On this page images of the selected airport are shown if available. Additionally, 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 the bottom row.
  • Page 97 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 98 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 99 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 100: Waypoint Mode

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 101: New Waypoint

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 automatically updated in the appropriate file.

  • Page 102: Delete Waypoint

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.6.1.3 Delete Waypoint Press DELETE if you wish to delete a Waypoint from your list. 5.7 Route Mode Route navigation mode is used for route manipulation. Navigation in this page is exclusively to the selected turn point of the declared route. A route can be created only from stored waypoints or airports.
  • Page 103 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 route. On the second page additional data is shown: •...

  • Page 104: Button Actions Related Only To The Rte Page

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.7.1 Button Actions Related Only to the RTE Page 5.7.2 Route Edit On the RTE page press the EDIT button and the route k edit dialogue will open. A route k is created and manipulated within this dialogue. A list of route points is shown. In the upper-left corner the type and total distance is displayed.

  • Page 105: View Options

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • MOVE UP is used to move the selected point upwards within the route. • MOVE DN is used to move the selected point downwards within route. 5.7.2.1 View options There are three different views of creating route: list view, detailed list view and map view.

  • Page 106: Zone (Modifying Zones)

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 107: Route Options

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.7.2.4 Route Options Press the OPTIONS button. The options dialogue will be opened. Enter the route 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 108: New Route (Route Creation)

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.7.3 NEW route (Route Creation) Make sure that at least one waypoint file is loaded into the main display unit and that it is checked and marked as an active waypoint file. Refer to Section 5.1.4.1 for details on how to upload waypoint files to the system.

  • Page 109: Creating A Roiute In Seeyou

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 If you would like to change source for selection of waypoints which are used to create task, press the SOURCE button and select the appropriate source. There are three options available: active waypoint file, all selected waypoint files or waypoint files and airports.

  • Page 110: Loading A Route

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.7.5 Loading a Route It is possible to load a route from the stored routes within the active waypoint file. Select the LOAD action within route mode. A dialogue with a list of all stored routes will appear. Total route distance, route description and route points are shown for each route stored.

  • Page 111: Map Edit Mode

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 5.7.5.2 Map Edit Mode In map mode it is possible to create a route on a map. Use the MODE selector knob to move the grey cross left or right and the PAGE selector knob to move up and down. Turn the ZOOM selector knob to zoom.

  • Page 112: Navigational Page Layout

    You can do this with LX Styler program, a free program for the Windows operating system, which can be downloaded from our webpage www.lxnav.com (see the LX Styler manual for more details). In this section only customization on the device will be explained.
  • Page 113 • 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 114 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • APT mode, page 3; forecast TopMeteo • APT mode, page 4; forecast SkySight • APT mode, page 5; Satellite picture Page 114 of 145...
  • Page 115 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • APT mode, page 6; Satellite picture with SkySight forecast 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. "Options stored to memory (1)"...

  • Page 116: Wind

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 are stored to memory location 2. Now a short pressing of MEM 1 will invoke the saved settings from memory 1. 6.1.1.2 Wind The main display unit constantly calculates the wind using four different methods. The Speed difference method is used during circling and is taking into account ground speed difference in a single circle.

  • Page 117: Airspace

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.1.1.3 Airspace The Airspace dialogue shows a list of airspace zones in the vicinity of your position. Vertical and horizontal distances are calculated to all airspace zones in the list. 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.

  • Page 118: Mark

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.1.1.4 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 119: Orientation Symbol

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.1.3 Orientation Symbol The orientation symbol shows North direction. 6.1.4 Final Glide Symbol The final glide symbol shows your predicted arrival altitude. Negative numbers indicate that you are below the glide path and positive numbers indicates you are above the glide path. In the above example the glider is 226 m above the glide path.

  • Page 120: Battery Indicator

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.1.5 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. The battery symbol colours are related to the battery voltage which can be set in Section: 5.1.8.3.

  • Page 121: Wind Arrow And Thermal Assistant

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.1.7 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 122: Zoom

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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. 6.1.8 Zoom The zoom symbol shows the current map zoom.

  • Page 123: Flarm Radar

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.1.12 FLARM Radar The 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 124: Flying With The System

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 125: Set Elevation And Qnh

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.2.3 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 126: Flying A Route

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.3 Flying a Route After take-off the unit will switch to flying mode. The pilot will notice this because the statistics page will change from logbook view to flight statistics. 6.3.1 Starting a Route Before starting a route (in route mode) a character “S”...

  • Page 127: Restarting A Route

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 There is no need to press START inside the start observation zone. You may press it any time after leaving the start observation zone or crossing the start line. The system will always take the correct time as start time. If for some reason you miss the start message you may always start the route by pressing the START button.

  • Page 128: Route Finish

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 message you can always advance the route to the next turn point by pressing the NEXT button. Go to route mode. In the upper row the NEXT button is shown. Press this button and navigation will be advanced to next turn point. In case you did not reach turn point and you wish to continue navigation towards the following point anyway press the NEXT button.
  • Page 129 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 • Glider range (outside/inside fill) • Different colors of APTs in near mode list • Different colors of APTs on the map • Square symbols Glider range can be filled outside or inside. Different fill types, colour and opacity can be set as shown in Section 5.1.5.5.

  • Page 130: Procedure After Landing

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 6.4 Procedure After Landing IGC Regulations require a straight line (base line) in the barogram at the beginning and end of the flight. For this reason, that it is essential not to switch the unit OFF immediately “Flight will finish in 10 seconds”...

  • Page 131: 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 132: Updating Via Wi-Fi Module

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Please note that the update file and update code are a matching pair only applicable to a particular serial number. Once the update file is verified the main display unit will reboot and the new firmware is ready for use.
  • Page 133 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Updates are also possible via the SETUP->ABOUT page, where there is the button UPDATE (button is grey if there are no new Updates available). The user can update the LX system with the SW version or perform a Database update. Page 133 of 145...

  • Page 134: Igc Barograph Recalibration Procedure

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 135: Options

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Options 8.1 FLARM Before using FLARM it is highly recommended to read the FLARM user manual which can be downloaded from www.flarm.com. Respect all limitations listed in this document. FLARM is a collision avoidance system developed by FLARM Technology AG from Switzerland.

  • Page 136: Flarm Update Procedure

    In the Files and Transfer menu select the Update Databases menu item. Select the obstacle file and wait until the update completes. If you do not wish to use the obstacle database am empty database is available via www.lxnav.com. Page 136 of 145...

  • Page 137: Flarm Update Procedure With Flarmtool From Pc

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 8.1.4 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 138: Uploading Obstacles With Flarmtool From Pc

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 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 LX80x/90x enter password 41000. When the recovery is finished press the OK button.

  • Page 139: Uploading Flarmnet Files

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 When finished, press the OK button on the LX80x/90x. 8.1.6 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 LX80x/90x (e.g.

  • Page 140: Installation

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 On the main display unit side LX5FLARM is connected to a 5-pin rounded connector. On the other end of the LX5FLARM cable is a 6-pin standard IGC RJ12 plug connector which is plugged into the FLARM/PowerFLARM port. In case of a SIMPLE version, the FLARM should be connected to the GPS port.

  • Page 141: Remote Control

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 8.4 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 142: Functions

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 8.4.1 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 143: Installation

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 8.4.2 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. The RS485 is then connected with CAN BUS to your LX80x/90x instrument.

  • Page 144: Revision History

    Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 Revision History Date Comments December 2019 Initial release of the user manual. January 2020 Corrections to English language text. Page 144 of 145...
  • Page 145 Rev #1 Version 7.10 January 2020 The Pilot’s Choice 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 145 of 145...

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