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LX Navigation LX Mini Map User Manual

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LX Mini Map V 1.4
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  • Page 1 LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 Preliminary Mini Vario navigation system Users manual V1.4 navigation navigation navigation navigation d.o.o. d.o.o. d.o.o. d.o.o. Tkalska 10 SLO 3000 Celje + 386 3 490 46 70 + 386 3 490 46 71 support@lxnavigation.si...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Description of rotary switches and push buttons..........6 1.2.3 LX Mini Map KB / V ....................6 1.2.3.1 LX Mini Map KB / V controlled by LX Remote ..........7 1.2.3.2 LX Mini Map in double seater configuration ............7 LX Mini Map Junction Box..................... 8 1.3.1...
  • Page 3 Using of Keyboard in System Setup..............27 8.3.1.2 Keyboard in Nav Menu ..................28 8.3.2 Using of Remote....................28 How to prepare LX Mini Map KB/V to work with LK8000......... 29 8.4.1 GPS connection ..................... 29 8.4.2 Vario connection....................29 8.4.3...

  • Page 4: General Description

    2011 1 General description LX Mini map is Windows CE 5.0 running device which is supported by a sunshine readable color display with backlight and touch panel. Aluminum housing makes the unit extremely robust and reliable. One back mounted 9P SUB D type connector is used for power and also for data input.

  • Page 5: Lx Mini Map Kb

    1.2.2 LX Mini Map KB A plug and play keyboard module can be added to any LX Mini Map base unit, the unit becomes two rotary switches and 5 push buttons. This solution simplifies operation significant, especially during flight. Two push buttons are integrated into rotary switches.

  • Page 6: Description Of Rotary Switches And Push Buttons

    1.2.3 LX Mini Map KB / V An extension to LX system bus makes possible to connect LX Navigation Vario module as a part of the system. Such a configuration builds a real Vario/Navigation system. Vario unit is controlled by knobs and rotary switches, which are built into LX Mini Map keyboard module and therefore the Vario module doesn’t need any input...

  • Page 7: Lx Mini Map Kb / V Controlled By Lx Remote

    1.2.3.1 LX Mini Map KB / V controlled by LX Remote LX Remote is capable to control LX Mini Map and also vario unit. In a such configuration is keyboard module not any more necessary, but may be also used.

  • Page 8: Lx Mini Map Junction Box

    See also chapter Installation. 1.3.2 Basic Junction box The unit makes possible to connect GPS source via 6P telephone type connector or after using of two spring terminals. On another side the unit connects LX Mini Map. LX Mini Map LX Mini Map Note! Basic Junction box isn’t cable to be used by Mini Map KB/V, or by remote control solution.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    IGC standard. That means that any approved flight recorder can be connected plug and play to the Junction box, after using of a cable delivered with LX Mini Map. The cable specification is so called 1:1 and that means no twisted wires.

  • Page 10: Using Of Com 1 And Com 2

    LX MM offers two com ports which are named COM 1 and Com 2. The most important difference between com 1 and com 2 variant is that after using of com 1 the GPS source becomes a direct connection with LX Mini Map main computer.

  • Page 11: Vario Unit Connection

    The system bus wires are yellow and green. After the connection is realized the cooperation between navigation program running on LX Mini Map and Vario unit is possible. The data exchange capability depends on navigation program. See table below.

  • Page 12: Connection Of System Bus Participants

    2.5.1 Mini Map Setup Mentioned setup should be used exclusively after LX Mini Map KB/V version will be operated and following programs will be in use: LK 8000, Winpilot Strepla. After using of SeeYouMobile all settings could be done in SeeYouMobile (LX 1600 2 and 2) and this setting doesn’t matter at all.

  • Page 13: Audio

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 Select 100 % and default TEF • Accelerate up to approximately 160 km/h (75 kts) and keep the speed stable for a few seconds • Gently reduce the speed to 80 km/h (45 kts) •...

  • Page 14: Units/Polars

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 Needle in vario mode: -Vario -SC (speed command) -Netto -Relativ Num#2 Needle in SC: the same choice as in Num#1 2.5.1.3 Units/Polars Any combination of units which will be used in Vario (USB- d) can be selected; there are also two defaults, metric and imperial.

  • Page 15: Setting Screen

    LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 2.5.2 Setting Screen To enter LX Mini Map preferred orientation use Landscape or Portrait function. To recalibrate the screen, run Calibrate and follow instructions. Note! Not necessary by programs which support mentioned option.

  • Page 16: Interaction Lx Mini Map And Seeyou Mobile

    Select device which is connected to Mini Map as a GPS source, for instance LX • *LX Mini Map has build in microcontroller which is positioned between GPS source and Mini Map computer. The microcontroller listen GPS source, converts data into 38400 and transfers GPS data exclusively at 38400...

  • Page 17: Keyboard Customization

    Mini Map. The baud rate of GPS source is detected automatically and therefore its baud rate doesn’t matter. Note! Enable additionally data sent by recorder to supply altitude and other data towards LX Mini Map (for instance LXWp by LX Navigation devices). 3.1.2 Keyboard customization SeeYou Mobile menu Commands makes possible to customize LX Mini Map keyboard regarding to customer personal requirements.

  • Page 18: Lx Remote

    The configuration builds a real Vario Navigation system, which consists of GPS source delivering GGA and RMC NMEA data sentences. LX Mini Map and LX Vario unit are connected via LX system bus. As mentioned before LX Mini Map includes also a microcontroller which main functions is to arrange data exchange between interfaces and main computer.

  • Page 19: Units

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 3.2.1 Units SeeYou Mobile is capable to use different sets of units. To adapt also Vario unit to the same set, it is necessary to enable data transfer towards vario unit in Hardware setup, check Send to device option.

  • Page 20: Setting Lx 1600 (1)

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 3.2.2 Setting LX 1600 (1) This is a very important setting which defines global vario operation parameters. Not active Doesn’t matter Vario needle filter in steps from 1 to 10.
  • Page 21 LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 Wire SC, marked cable Shield Taster configuration Smart vario: The LX system incorporates two configurable electronic filters in the circuitry. The first filter adjusts the time constant and is adjustable between 0.5 and 5 seconds. The 0.5 setting is the fastest while the 5 setting provides maximum damping.

  • Page 22: Setting Lx 1600 (2)

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 3.2.3 Setting LX 1600 (2) There are two sections; one speaks about audio settings and another about LCD Vario indicator settings. There are different audio styles offered and also frequency ranges of audio signal, separately for vario and SC function.

  • Page 23: Lx Mini Map And Cai 302

    • Arrange connection (Tx , Rx and GND) 302 - LX Mini Map after connecting of 9P SUB D connector of 302 and 6P telephone type of LX Mini Map junction box. After using of basic version of JB two terminal springs can be also used as 302 connections.

  • Page 24: Connection Of Lx 7007

    Always run program at first wait until booting will finish and switch LX 166/1606 on. 6 Connection of LX 7007 Connection of LX 7007 family (except Compact) is possible via a special cable (6P 9P). Use LX Mini map cable set prepared for COM2.

  • Page 25: Lx Mini Map And Lk 8000

    8.2 Selection of new GPS source Above mentioned setting is obligatory after LX Mini Map KB/V configuration is used, by Basic and by KB version you can use settings which are listed in menu 8. After using of other GPS sources, it is recommended to use COM1 and appropriate baud rate setting.

  • Page 26: Lk 8000 And Mini Map Keyboard Interaction

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 8.3 LK 8000 and Mini Map keyboard interaction Selection of main pages: 1.x to 4.x after press Basic setup Selection of subpages within main page, after press vario* settings Zoon in and Zoom out, changes zoom of the graphic screen, the same button will produce enter in setup * Audio volume, MC, ballast, bugs and vario filter available after sequenced pressing.

  • Page 27: Using Of Keyboard In System Setup

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 8.3.1.1 Using of Keyboard in System Setup After press on Menu (menu key, Config 2/3 and System Setup by touch), the 23 system setup menus will be offered. The rotary switches and the keys will become following functions.

  • Page 28: Keyboard In Nav Menu

    Within menu all selections are possible after using of Up/Down, Left/Right and Enter. 8.3.2 Using of Remote All remote keys can be used to control LX Mini Map and at the same time also various, in KB / V variant. -Zoom in and Enter...

  • Page 29: How To Prepare Lx Mini Map Kb/V To Work With Lk8000

    Note! Nearly all activities connected with task management could be carried out by LX Mini Map keyboard or LX Remote. 8.5.1 Task global settings System setup captures 14 and 15 defines global task parameters which will affect all stored tasks.

  • Page 30: How To Input A New Task

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 8.5.2 How to input a new task? Task Edit menu is a sub page of NAV menu in fact NAV 2/3 menu. The menu will become operative after click on TASK EDIT button of touch screen.

  • Page 31: Edit Of Aat Sectors

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 Example of a finally ready task After start, all turn points finish and all individual sectors are entered, the task is ready to be flown. Close the procedure with Close command.

  • Page 32: Target

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 8.5.3.2 Target Makes possible to move turn points inside sectors of the actual task regarding to pilot personal prediction. More about see 8.6.1. 8.6 Flying a task It is recommended to make all inputs connected to a task on ground. Flying a racing task, which have small sectors, what the entire pilot has to do is to manage start and turn point change over in case of a not automatic option has been selected in System Setup.

  • Page 33: Manual Move

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 8.6.1.2.2 Using of Lock OFF option Lock OFF option makes task progress even more sophisticated and easy. Immediately as the glider enters the sector a moved turn point is offered. The position of such a hypothetical point is defined automatically and is based on position and actual track.

  • Page 34: Preparing Of Fin 8 And Aux 9 Pages Of The Bottom Bar

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 8.6.2 Preparing of FIN 8 and AUX 9 pages of the bottom bar The pilot is able to prepare above mentioned pages of bottom bar under his personal requirements, after using of System Setup items 18 and 19.

  • Page 35: Airspace Colours

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 8.7.2 Airspace colours To any airspace a colour can be delegated. The airspace patterns could be also filled or only lines will represent the airspace. A special option outline only will designate airspace sections only with a thin black line. Suggested setting is Patterns.

  • Page 36: Using Of Connectme

    Mini Map. Uploading of declaration and TP data base is also possible. The program is factory preloaded and should be started from LX Mini Map desk top. Use Exit function of navigation program to access desk top. SeeYou Moile 4.01 makes possible to start Connect me from Menu page.
  • Page 37 It is recommended to use an additionally SD card for downloads and uploads; this will prevent unpleasant situations due to loosing of SD card with navigation program. Important! It is recommended to restart (power off) LX Mini Map after communication with ConnectMe, this will guarantee correct com port setting of the navigation program.

  • Page 38: Installation

    Connect red wire to plus and blue wire to GND. A master switch is a part of wiring. Note! There is no fuse built into the LX Mini Map electronic, so it is recommended to use an external fuse, not less than 1A. A power on/off switch is a part of wiring. Power specification:...

  • Page 39: Basic Mounting Frame

    LX Navigation d.o.o LX Mini Map V 1.4 May 29 2011 10.2.1.1 Basic mounting frame Consist of an aluminum black painted plate with snap in fixation device and four holes which makes possible to install the unit over one 80 mm standard panel cut out.

  • Page 40: Advanced Mounting Frame

    Another back mounted aluminum part is added to the basic version, where a 9P connector and a gooseneck are mounted. As the unit is snapped in also all electric connection are done automatically. This makes possible to use LX Mini Map in different gliders. Landscape and also portrait orientation is possible.
  • Page 41 Every unit comes with Junction box; this is in fact a printed circuit board with one 6P telephone type connector for GPS connection, two 9P SUB D connectors for connection of vario unit and possible interfaces and a spring terminal block. The spring terminal block terminates the wires coming out of LX Mini Map. blue...

  • Page 42: Basic Junction Box Connection

    10.2.2 Basic Junction box connection Basic Junction box doesn’t have 9P connectors and makes only possible to connect GPS to the LX Mini Map. Connection of GPS is also possible via two terminals marked as Data In and Data out, Data In means NMEA input for LX Mini Map.

  • Page 43: Lx Mini Map And Lx Flarm Mini Box

    All connections plug and play, all cables delivery included no power for RB out of Mini Map. RB should be separately connected to power supply. 10.3.2 LX Mini Map and LX Flarm Mini Box Connection LX Flarm Mini Box to Mini Map is simple plug and play after using of 6P/6P 1:1 telephone type cable delivered with LX Mini Map.

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