Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Important Notices Limited Warranty Sunburned Display Warranty Revision History Basics The LX90xx/LX80xx Series at a Glance 3.1.1 Display Unit Features 3.1.1.1 Touch screen 3.1.3 V8 Vario Unit Features 3.1.4 V80 Vario Unit Features 3.1.5 V9 Vario Unit Features 3.1.6 Interfaces...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Operating Modes Setup Mode 6.1.1 QNH and RES 6.1.1.1 QNH* 6.1.1.2 Safety Altitude 6.1.1.3 Safety Mc versus Mc-offset 6.1.1.4 Altitude Source 6.1.1.5 Magnetic Variation 6.1.1.6 ETA/ETE Calculation 6.1.1.7 Soaring Start* 6.1.2 Flight Recorder 6.1.3 Weight and Balance 6.1.4 Vario Parameters*...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.5.4 Fourth Navigation Page 6.5.5 Fifth Navigation Page 6.5.6 Button actions Related Only to the APT Page 6.5.6.1 Select an Airport Waypoint Mode 6.6.1 Button Actions Related Only to The WPT Page 6.6.1.1 Editing Waypoints 6.6.1.2 New Waypoint 6.6.1.3...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.12 FLARM Radar 7.3.13 Artificial Horizon 7.3.14 Altitude Tape 7.3.15 Airspeed Tape 7.3.16 Vario Tape 7.3.17 Magnetic Roses and HSI 7.3.18 Compass Tape 7.3.19 Flap Tape ® 7.3.20 3D Map – Synthetic View 7.3.21 Vario Indicator 7.3.22 G-Meter...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 10.2.1.1 Below Altitude Start Procedure 10.2.1.2 Maximum Start Speed and/or Maximum Start Altitude 10.2.1.3 Event start procedure 10.2.2 Restarting a Task 10.2.3 Over Turn Point 10.2.4 Entering Assigned Area 10.2.5 Moving Point Inside Assigned Area 10.2.6 Task Finish 10.2.7...
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.
May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 2 Revision History Date Revised by Description 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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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 October 2019 Updated Ch. 11.1,14.1.2 December 2019 Updated Ch. 6.7.2.4, 7.2.1.10, 5.1.11.1.1, 5.2.2, 8 Added chapter: 3.1.1.1 December 2019 Updated Ch. 6.1.8 January 2020 Updated Ch. 6.1.14.3 January 2020 Updated ch. 6.1.12.6, 6.1.7.2 February 2020 Updated ch.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 3 Basics 3.1 The LX90xx/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. An integrated SD card or USB interface is used for user friendly data exchange.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 3.1.1 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 firmware.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 3.1.3 V8 Vario Unit Features 2.5’’ QVGA sunlight readable screen with 1200nits. QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight readable display. ARM Cortex-M4 processor running on 160MHz. Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed. ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Additional Flarm radar screen and artificial horizon (optional). Three buttons for toggling between screen and target selection. Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed. 100Hz sampling rate for very fast response. ...
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.
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 5.1.17).
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 3.1.10 Technical Data 3.1.10.1 Environmental limitations Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C Storage temperature: -30°C to +85°C Relative humidity: 0%-95% Vibration: +/- 50m/s at 500Hz 3.1.10.2 LX9000 System Power input 10-16 V DC. ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 57 mm (2¼”) standard aircraft cut-out for the V9 vario unit; length 92 mm (exclusive connector). 57 mm (2¼”) standard aircraft cut-out for the V8 vario unit; length 95 mm (exclusive connector). ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 57 mm (2¼”) standard aircraft cut-out for the V8 vario unit; length 95 mm (exclusive connector). 80 mm (3”) standard aircraft cut-out for the V80 vario unit; length 130 mm (exclusive connector). 3.1.10.8 LX8080 System ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 4 Packing Lists 4.1 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 ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 4.5 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 (Not included with LX8030&LX8040) ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 5 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 VOLUME selector POWER button MODE selector Ambient light sensor ZOOM selector PAGE selector POWER button VOLUME selector MODE selector Ambient light sensor ZOOM selector PAGE selector Page 24 of 256...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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 25 of 256...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 5.1.2 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 5.1.5 Use of Touch Screen A touch screen is a great option that lets you use your finger instead of rotary switches and push buttons to navigate a device’s operating system Touch screen is operable as on every smartphone.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 5.3.1 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 5.3.3 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. 5.3.4 Selection Control Selection boxes, also known as combo boxes on the Windows operating system, are used to select a value from list of predefined values.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 5.3.9 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6 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. ...
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It is also possible to customise selected navigational pages using the STYLE menu option. Refer to Chapter 7 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.1 QNH and RES Turn the bottom-right knob to select the required entry field. Press the EDIT button and start editing the value. 6.1.1.1 QNH* Using this feature, it is possible to offset the altitude datum which could have changed due to pressure changes during the flight.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 “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 6.1.14.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 You cannot enter the water ballast until you set all other parameters (e.g. empty glider weight). See above chapter 6.1.13.4 and chapter 8 for more information. 6.1.4 Vario Parameters* This option is used to set the vario parameters. Following parameters are set: Vario needle filter sets a time constant of the vario needle.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Using Smart vario filter the vertical speed can be further filtered. Smart vario filter defines the maximum speed of the vario needle. The higher the value is, the slower the needle will Beep at max will enable a short beep before a maximum in thermal is reached. Short beep can be setup based on angle of seconds before reaching maximum Beep before max defines how many seconds or at what angle before a maximum in thermal a short beep will be heard.
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.
SAVE -> LXNAV Connect -> Google Drive/Dropbox -> Send. In the same path you can also manually choose SYNC. Synced files will display an icon of storage service they are linked with next to them (Google Drive or SeeYou Cloud).
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.6.4 Airspace and NOTAMs 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 When an airspace file from USB or SD card is selected, it will be available only if a SD card or USB stick is inserted in main display unit. Selecting airspaces on SD card or USB allows you to create portable profiles which can be transferred from one device to another.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 OFF hh:mm: proximity warning is switched off for 10 minutes. If no label is shown airspace is enabled for proximity warnings. FREQ button will automatically set the frequency on the radio (if radio bridge is connected). For easier sorting use FILTER button.
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.
If a waypoints file from internal storage is selected the SAVE button is visible. The SAVE button allows you to save waypoints to the SD Card or USB stick or to LXNAV Connect. When you press the SAVE button another dialogue box will appear to offer you the available options, such as the SD Card or the USB Memory Stick, just Click on the option you want.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.6.7 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Maps can also be loaded directly from Files and Transfer menu. Scroll to the Maps icon as seen above and press LOAD. Select the where you want to load the map file from (SD card, USB drive, Google Drive…) and then select desired map file to load it.
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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 Maps CITv1/CITv2 CITv1: Regular maps containing vector and elevation data.
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>Password and enter 00111. Verify that “FreeMem CF” value displayed is at least 3.8 Gbytes. 2. Download CIT files from: https://gliding.lxnav.com/lxdownloads/maps/ These files will also be automatically verified while being copied to your device. To prevent discovering a faulty download “on site” you can (optionally) verify downloaded files on your PC using a tool like HashCheck http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/...
If your profile is linked to LXNAV Connect account, you will be able to copy flight to all LXNAV Connect services available. If you do not have LXNAV Connect account, Email option is available to send file via email. See chapter 6.1.15 for more details about LXNAV Connect.
(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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.6.12 PDF Documents The main display unit can store an almost unlimited number of PDF documents. Here the user can store here flight manuals, maintenance manuals, scans of all gliding documents and checklists. Select the PDF READER menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available PDF documents will be shown on the screen.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 button to navigate to specific page. A goto dialogue will open. Use the PAGE or ZOOM selector to select the desired page It is also possible to set four independent bookmarks. Press BMARK1 to open the bookmark drop down menu.
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A checklist file can be created / opened and manipulated with the LXStyler program. 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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 Page 59 of 256...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Go to LXxxxx instrument Files and Transfer ->Checklists and load the file from the SD card/USB stick. The checklist is automatically added to the last page of the ATP/WPT and TSK screen. Page 60 of 256...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.7 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. 6.1.7.1 Map and Terrain The main display unit is pre-loaded with terrain and vector maps for the entire planet Earth.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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. Flatland2 is a setting where in low terrain is white, otherwise normal colours are used. ...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 live services. It defines a time span for how many (past) time slices are animated on the map. If set to 0, there is no data animation. Freeze present time relates to history span. If history span is not 0 then “freeze present frame”...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 present time as described above. This service does not require any 3 party login or registration. SkySight SkySight is soaring weather forecast for Australia & New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, America and Japan. For purchasing or starting a free trail please visit https://skysight.io/. Weather can be loaded during flight or even preloaded in the morning and then seen during the whole flight for the actual time available.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.7.3 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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).
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 small blue dots will be shown for waypoints and no labels will be drawn. Symbol size can be adjusted as well. Font style, colour and size can be defined using the Font style and colour item and the Font size item.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Define minimum runway length and minimum runway width to filter out too short and too narrow runways. Such landing places will be shown in nearest list anyway, but they will be marked with red cross to indicate that they are not usable. Press the DEFAULT button to reset these settings back to default.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Altitude path style, where red colour means low altitude and blue means high altitude. Ground speed path style, where red colour means slow speed and blue colour means fast speed. Hawk Netto path style, where red colour indicates positive netto vertical speed and blue colour negative netto values.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Check Enabled to enable the thermal page option. The displayed path on the thermal page can be different from the one defined in Glider and track dialogue. Use the length, line and colouring properties to define the path display. Also, page zoom is different and set to a fixed value defined with the Page zoom property.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Check the Show km lines item to see lines which indicate what will be the size of the completed triangle. These lines will always be plotted in kilometres scale regardless of the Units value. 6.1.7.8 Task Use this dialogue to define how a task is drawn in task mode.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 AAT fill is filling the zone. The zone becomes transparent if you are “too early, too short or task delta time is not 0”, if the zone is solid colour, you are already “too late, flew too long in the zone or your task delta time is not achievable”.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Check Show PCAS to see non-directional traffic on the navigational screen. Non-directional traffic will be drawn with a dotted circle at the received distance from the aircraft position. PCAS timeout is setup separately in next time spin control. Page 73 of 256...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.7.10 Misc Statistics thermals count, and button settings can be set here. The How long the screen buttons appear for can be set by modifying the button timeout time (number of seconds). You can also set the button so that just touching it will give a response.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 When the button VOLUMES is pressed a menu will appear enabling the user to set up all volumes at same time. 6.1.8.1 Audio Settings* Basically, here we can set up two types of audio; one audio sound for climb mode and another for cruise mode (SC).
It is highly recommended to upgrade such Variometer to a newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Vario audio source is shown when HAWK option is activated.
It is highly recommended to upgrade such variometers to a newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Volume level (loudness) can be also set with volume rotary knob whilst messages are being played.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.8.4 Observation Zones This menu defines the default observation zone geometry. The following items can be chosen: start zone, turn point zone, finish zone and templates. Each type of observation zone is defined with two angles, two radii and a mean bearing (Angle12).
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Rotate the PAGE selector knob to increase the angle by 0.5° or use the ZOOM selector knob to choose values 22.5°, 45°, 90° or 180°. Angle2 and Radius2 are used for more complex observation zone setups. When changing observation zone parameters, the screen is automatically updated to display the new zone.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Number of points defines the type of optimization. Use five for OLC optimization. Use the value three for FAI free flight optimization. Optimization will not take into account the 10 km distance between turn points which is required by FAI rules.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Airspace warnings are the most complex ones. An airspace warning is activated by two triggers; the first warning (orange) will be given when a projected position of flight for period, which is defined in the Time item, is computed to cross an airspace zone. The second warning (red) will be raised when a projected position of flight is computed to cross an airspace zone and the glider is already in the buffer zone in the vertical or horizontal directions.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 If the projected altitude is greater than the set altitude, an altitude warning will be raised. Altitude warnings will be raised in all modes and dialogues just as for airspace warnings. 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.10.3 FLARM Warnings FLARM warnings will be raised only when the system is receiving FLARM data from an internal or external FLARM module. Using this dialogue, the user can define which warnings will be shown and how they are going to be shown.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Relative/True bearing is a combination of both methods. Relative bearings will be given when flying straight and true bearings will be given when thermaling. Graphical presentation: When this item is checked a graphical presentation of FLARM will also be shown when a FLARM warning is displayed.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.10.6 Waypoint Warning The waypoint warning will be triggered at a defined distance from the selected waypoint. 6.1.11 Units The lower-middle button will toggle all units between imperial and metric units. Glider ballast can be entered as: ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Weight of water ballast. If this option is used the weights of the glider and pilot must be entered. Refer to Chapter 8 and chapter 6.1.2 for more details of how to enter glider and pilot weights.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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. TE (Pst) Vario unit Digital TE compensation...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
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Becker radio stays in a transmit mode. 6.1.12.1.1.1 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.
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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 A description of the indicator is shown on the following picture. Range Mechanical needle MacCready symbol Upper number Thermal average Speed to fly symbol Average Mechanical needle Climb/cruise symbol vario symbol Speed to fly symbol Needle type Battery GPS status...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Therefore, literally an unlimited number of indicators can be connected to the RS485 bus and each of them can be setup separately, however only one vario unit. Push button used for: menus Push button used for: Push button used for: menus The Indicator basic screen is split into two parts: a white ring with a needle and the vario...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 The Vario or SC needle can be set to: Vario, SC, Netto or Relative. When HAWK option is installed, user can define, if he wants to see only HAWK (blue) needle, TEK vario (red) needle or both needles. Up to four user customizable numbers (navboxes) can be configured for each line separately.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Background theme (colour style) of the vario can be set to: White:Black Black:Black Black:White White:White Needle style (red cursor) can be set to thin, medium or thick. All settings can be tested by pressing the DEMO button. G force can be reset via the RESET- G button.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Number of navboxes on the numerical page can be set here. Minimum is 1, maximum is 4 navboxes. Red cursor ->Needle style can be set to thin, medium or thick. Needle range can be set to Linear or Non-linear. Colour style – Gauge: Inner With this dialogue you can change the background colour for the vario gauge (Outer ring) and the background of the information circle within the gauge.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Colours Colours can be set for the following: Glider Above Colour Glider Below Colour Glider Near Colour Selected target Colour Label Text On the map it is possible to show additional, related text next to the FLARM object. This option can be set to None, Competition sign, Climb rate and Relative vertical.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Align Gyros 01045 REPORT TO SD CARD 00111 FORMAT INTERNAL MEMORY (all data will be lost) 32233 Passwords listed above are for the use in indicator ONLY. System passwords for LX80xx/90xx device can be found in chapter 5.1.17. To enter the code, you must select the number and press CHAR>>.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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. HAWK needle Upper selectable navboxes Vario indicator needle Climb/cruise...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Cruise/Climb symbol shows in which mode variometer is operating. When audio source for this mode is HAWK, it will be coloured blue. All these parameters can be set/adjusted on the LX80/90xx device via: SETUP- >HARDWARE->”V8/V80/I8/I80”...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Representation of Flarm objects are as follows: 6.1.12.4.1.9 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.
At the moment the following types are supported: KRT2, Trig TY91/92, ATR833, Becker 620X, ACD57. 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 ICAO code, ID and SQUAWK could be set and sent from the LXxxxx device to the transponder. It can also show target warnings from the transponder. ACD57 display ACD57 display can be connected to the device as well. Functionality must be set to Multifunctional bridge, connected device to AirAvioni.ACD57.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.12.6 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 When the FLARM is as an external FLARM unit, it might take few minutes to read and show the data (device ID etc…) after switching ON the main device. Refer to the installation manual and Chapter 10.1 of this manual for more details. Device ID shows the FLARM unique ID which is transmitted to other FLARMs.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 You can also see your FLARM serial number, version, capabilities, licenses and obstacles loaded (if they are loaded). Capabilities abbreviations: DP2 – second data port OBST – device can give obstacle warning if database is installed and license is valid ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.12.7 Compass* When a compass is connected to the system use this menu to perform calibration. Before calibration, please make sure that compass is installed properly. Refer to the compass installation manual for further information. It is very important that the compass is installed away from power cables, other compasses, speakers and all other magnetic components in the aircraft.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 If some item is unavailable on your glider, just wait until timeout for this item passes. Current compass reading should always remain within yellow circle. If it will move outside it, it means that compass location is not ok and compass should be relocated. Once installation check is successfully completed, you can move to next item, which is alignment.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 You should see yellow dots will start forming a circle, which should be more or less centred. Keep rotating glider until progress get to 100%. Once progress is at 100%, user calibration is finished. If you do not see any progress change during rotation, you should increase glider rotation speed.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Dots will be coloured red. Idea now is to change colour of all red dots to grey colour. Move compass in various directions to colourize all the dots. If you have difficulties to do, ask your kids to help you.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.12.8 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.
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: ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 To activate the Function button, press FN on the remote stick and the field in the menu will become active; same procedure applies to the Front SC button. 6.1.12.10 AHRS* Attitude and heading reference system (AHRS) consist of sensors on three axes that provide attitude information for glider, roll pitch and yaw.
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. You can use at once only one NMEA output port (PC or FLARM or PDA).
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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Press the LIST button to obtain a list of all available networks. Use the VIEW button to view more details about a selected network. When connected to a network the item will have blue colour.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.12.14 Flaps* When a flap sensor is installed, use this menu to set the flaps position. Use the page selector to select the desired flap position. Press the SET button to set the position. Repeat this procedure for all flap positions.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 drop due to cable lengths, you can set up the voltage offset there to the current voltage measured. 6.1.12.16 Analog Inputs Analog inputs can be brought through with the Lxdaq (data acquisition unit). Lxdaq is unit connected to RS485 bus with 4 customizable analog inputs 0 to 5V.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.13 Polar and Glider* With Version 8 we have significantly changed the way Polar and Glider is manipulated on the devices. Previously Polar and Glider data was stored in each profile file, now Polar and Glider data are stored on the device itself.
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(legacy). Press LOAD to load Glider data from SD Card or LXNAV Connect. Glider can be stored in file with extension .lxg, which is readable by LX Styler. Use LOAD/SAVE option to share gliders with other users.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 When storing glider to a file an empty glider arm is not stored intentionally. This is parameter, which is specific for each glider individually and should be obtained from latest weight and balance report. Polar and glider are not saved on the pilot’s profile.
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. Ref.weight corresponds to the Ref.load value and represents the value at which the polar was measured or recalculated.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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. Press DUMP button to enter glider dump rates for water and fuel 6.1.13.3 Glider dump rates It is possible to define various glider dump rates.
Weight and balance information is for informational use only. Always consult the aircraft’s pilot operating handbook for the official weight and balance data. LXNAV does not take any responsibility for interpretation of data and results of weight and balance calculation. Weight and balance calculation inside the LXNAV device is not approved or certified weight and balance calculator.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 It is crucial that empty glider arm an weight are entered for a given glider from latest weight and balance report otherwise calculation of weight and balance can be completely wrong and unusable for a pilot. CG envelope CG envelope can be entered as distance from datum point or momentum.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.14 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. Each pilot can have his personal profile.
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Press the LOAD button to load a profile from a SD card or USB stick. A profile will be copied to the main display internal storage. If you are using LXNAV Connect with Google Drive or Dropbox service, all profiles stored there will automatically appear at the bottom of the list.
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If you forgot the PIN, instrument will ask you, if you would like to retry or copy the profile to a new profile. Your profile will be copied, but without pilot data, saved Wi- Fi networks and without LXNAV Connect service. Locked profile option is very useful for club operation where one does not want a global club profile to be changed.
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/SeeYou Cloud (or both) and click SYNC. Storage service icon will...
6.1.15 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.
First you have to sign up with 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
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May 2024 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 Google Drive Google Drive allows you to save Waypoints, Checklists, Airspaces, Profiles, flights and Flarm databases.
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Register it at https://connect.lxnav.com/dashboard/services 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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: ...
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.
Version 9 May 2024 Each profile of your instrument can only be paired with one LXNAV Connect account. If you try to change the name of the profile (pilot name), profile will automatically unpair to prevent unwanted pilot accessing your profile. If you modified your profile intentionally simply pair it back again as you did before.
6.1.15.5 LXNAV Connect SERVICES button If you click SERVICES button, you can switch between three pages: services, website and cache. Initial page is always list of the SERVICES. On the WEBSITE page is a link to the website and QR code linking to the website.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.1.16 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 01045 will perform “Auto zero”, align gyros. 01046 Reset gyro offsets. 01049 will perform “Auto zero” and set indicated speed to zero for OLD LCD varios. 19019 Flarm Carp reset ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Use Files and Transfer menu, it is not possible to use the entire files and transfer menu. Select Airspace file, user cannot select and modify airspaces at all. Modify Airspace, user can select different airspace file, but he cannot edit or delete ...
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. 6.2 Information Mode Information mode comprises four pages;...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 shown. TX means FLARM is transmitting data to others and the number indicates how many other FLARM devices are within range. 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.2.2 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 With some instruments that page is not visible 6.2.4 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 6.1.12.13.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
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 user is having LXNAV Connect account, there is an LXNAV Connect option (if system has a Wi-Fi module).
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 A map with the flown path is shown together with a barogram. Use the ZOOM selector knob to zoom in or zoom out. Use the PAGE selector knob to move through the flight. Press the VIEW button again to toggle between map view (date, take off, duration, soaring started), statistics (average speed/vario/altitude, maximum speed, minimum/maximum vario), optimizations (legs and distance) and task (distance, speed, task duration).
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 In bottom part selected statistics is shown. There are three different pages of statistics available: General statistics, which is divided further into flight statistics, task statistics and last 60 minutes statistics. Detailed task statistics displays detailed statistics for each task set. ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.4.2.2 Detailed Task Statistics Using the PAGE selector knob the user can select different task points. Press the VIEW button to show more details for a selected leg. 6.4.2.3 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.5 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. 6.5.1 Initial Navigation Page Battery GPS status...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.5.3 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.5.5 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.6 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.6.1.3 Delete Waypoint Press DELETE if you wish to delete a Waypoint from your list. 6.7 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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: ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 the type and total distance is displayed. In the upper-right corner the task time is shown (for AAT tasks). Use the PAGE selector knob to select task points or task time control. There are numerous actions available within the task edit dialogue to make creation of tasks as easy as possible.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 When using this view, it is usually faster and easier to first create task in one of the previously described views and then only edit it in map view. 6.7.2.2 Starts (Multiple Start Points) In some competitions, multiple start points are used for start.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.7.2.3 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. Angle12 defines the orientation of the observation zone.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.7.2.4 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 In Before start section you can setup when start will open. Setting up this value will prevent user from getting the message “Task started”, before task can really be started. In this section you can also adjust bellow time and bellow altitude for special start procedure. See chapter 10.2.1 for more detailed explanation of these parameters.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 selector knob to increase task time in 1-minute steps. Close the task time edit and rotate the PAGE selector knob to select the first empty point. Press the EDIT button and enter a turn point name. Entering a point name is very straight- forward.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 available: active waypoint file, all selected waypoint files or waypoint files and airports. 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 6.7.6 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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. 6.8 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: 6.1.7.6.
There are two possibilities for page customization. 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 navigational pages.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.1 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.2 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 navigational purposes.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Edit action is used to edit the task. This is the one and only task that will be declared and will be available for navigation. New button will add a new point. A new point can also be copied from the airports database.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.2.1.1 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.
Forecast – will show a weather forecast layer over the map 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. Page 175 of 256...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 A FLARM object may also be hidden because competition mode is on or privacy mode is on. Please check these settings if FLARM objects are not visible, even if the item is checked. 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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)” Press button MEM 1 for a long time. A message will be displayed and the settings are stored.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 minimum of three circles must be completed to obtain the first wind measurements. The third method is combination, which takes into account also airspeed received from the vario unit. If the compass module is available the wind is also estimated using the wind triangle. Calculated wind is stored in layers.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 airspace in feet and meters. Values are marked with FL (flight level), MSL (mid sea level) or AGL (above ground level). 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.2.1.5 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. Waypoint data can be modified.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.2.1.6 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).
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.2.1.8 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.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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 14.1.6) and then register at FlarmNet. 7.2.1.10 Pan mode is a special mode where you can freely move around the map and to zoom in and zoom out to explore details along the course.
Europe and is updated every 15 minutes. The database can be uploaded to the device using an SD-card or USB-stick or via Wi-Fi using the LXNAV Connect Services (see chapter 5.1.4 Airspace and 5.1.14 LXNAV Connect). Editing the graphical display of NOTAMs is the same as with Airspace and can be found in the same GRAPHICS section of the SETUP menu (see chapter 5.1.6.3 Airspace and NOTAMs).
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 you will be able to view the list of NOTAMs and sort the list in various ways, reset hidden NOTAMs, and filter NOTAMs. SORT: the list of NOTAMs can be sorted based on distance, responsible ATS unit, FIR, NOTAM ident and date of creation.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3 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: ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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. Meteogram shows a weather forecast in graphics from selected APT (if available). ...
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 AltGain Gained altitude in thermal Rwy.Dir Target runway direction AltGps GPS altitude Rwy.Len Target runway length Altitude above MSL(source is AltIGC sBrg Bearing to zone center IGC pressure sensor) Alt.150’ Altitude 150 minutes ago sDis Distance to zone center Analog 1...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Thermal Thermal shows an average vario from entering the thermal, after leaving the thermal it shows an average from the last total thermal. Pot.Temp Potential temperature calculated to the mean sea level and can be helpful with identifying if there is enough heat to trigger thermals and how strong they might be.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 When HAWK is running, live wind will be coloured light blue. In next table symbols displayed on the map are shown. Symbol Description Unknown type of point Default waypoint symbol Mountain top Outlanding place with known direction Outlanding place with unknown direction Grass airfield with known runway direction Grass airfield with unknown runway direction...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.4 Final Glide Symbol The final glide symbol is a complex symbol. The bottom number 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 226m above the glide path.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 The Character “S” means START, which means final glide to the start line. The Character “U” means UNCOMPENSATED, which means the extra energy which you have with the speed above best glide speed is not taken into account when calculating final glide. It appears when you are close to the finish line.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.7 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 gre y arrow is a live wind. When HAWK is running grey arrow will become light blue coloured.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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. Colour scheme can be changed in 6.1.7.6 Thermal Mode menu.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 On the left side there is a blue marker that indicates the current position and change in position in last 20 seconds. 7.3.12 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.14 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.16 Vario Tape The Vario Tape displays variometers values. Font size, font style, text alignment and round corners can be adjusted. 7.3.17 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.19 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.21 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Not connected, Wi-Fi networks in range Connected, good signal. White lines indicate the strength of the signal. Connected, bad signal. Connected, good signal, no internet access. Please check your internet access point (router, mobile hotspot…).
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.3.26 Meteogram This is a graphical representation of a weather forecast from the selected APT with valid ICAO sign (if available). 7.3.27 SC Vario SC Vario is an indication of the vario mode (speed command or vario mode). 7.3.28 FLARM Shows the FLARM indicator on the navigation page.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7.4 Navigational Page Settings Press the SETTINGS option to open the dialogue for page global styles. The dialogue is split into four groups. The first group defines colours and font properties for the title of the navbox. The second group defines colours and font properties for the navbox main value.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 8 Glider setup In the following chapter and example how to enter weight and balance parameters are entered for a glider Arcus M. Data is taken from Maintenance manual for powered sailplane model Arcus M, edition October 2012 and from a Weight and Balance report for a selected Arcus M. Create a new glider in the Glider and Polar dialog.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Enter 574kg and 528mm as parameters for mass and arm into the dialog. Once you finished this, select other parameters from tabel in Arcus M maintenance manual. Following values are entered into the dialog. For Pilot + parachute arm is -1468mm.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 For water ballast logic is different, first fin tanks are dumped and then main tanks, when using dump switch or DUMP option. You can check the Fill/dump main tank first option to inverse this. 8.1.2 CG envelope To enter CG envelope, we will need a mass-c/g diagram as defined in maintenance manual for Arcus M.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 7 is entered twice for minimum weight. CG envelope will look like one on the picture above to the right. If you wish, you can also enter optimal range, which is not specified for Arcus M glider. 8.2 Glider speeds Glider speed should be read from flight manual or from place cards inside the glider.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Remaining water will be calculated once DUMP button is pressed or if water switch is connected to the system. For Arcus M main tank capacity is 14 litres, fuel consumption is around 25l/h. Dump rates for water as stated in flight manual for Arcus M is 3.5minutes for full tanks, which give a rate around 60l/minute.
9.1 Introduction HAWK system was developed by Prof. Heinrich Meyr* and Peng Huang** in cooperation with LXNAV. It features a completely new approach towards measuring the three-dimensional wind vector. A conventional vario measures the vertical movement of the glider (vario) based on an energy conservation principle.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 9.2 Wind Model The HAWK requires a mathematical model of the three-dimensional wind vector. Figure below shows wind field estimated by HAWK. The wind vector d(x, y, z; t) depends on the three Wind field estimated by HAWK. Spatial coordinates (x, y, z) and the time t.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 For an intuitive understanding of the model, we limit ourselves to the vertical component. We are used to interpreting the rate of the variometer by the movements of the pointer. For this reason, we look at the increment over a time interval of 1 second. In picture above, the variometer shows a value of 3m/s.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Let us choose a value wind variance = 0.1, which looks plausible. Qualitatively, if we select a very small value of wind variance = 0.001 the algorithm will average the estimate since it considers large deviations ∆d as highly unlikely and suppresses them. We next consider the opposite case and select a much larger value wind variance = 0.5.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 During circling most pilots fly with the string slightly outside. The HAWK calculates the sideslip angle. The large majority of pilots fly with small sideslip angles of less than 4 degrees. Before we demonstrate the effect by an example, we recall some properties of the conventional TEK vario.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Segment A: Sideslip angle and Netto difference. In a nutshell: The agreement between TEK and HAWK vario during stationary circling of the glider is particularly good. This changes completely when we analyse segment B and C. Picture below shows two segments B and C of the same flight of the ASG 32.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 We first analyse segment B where the sideslip angle is 12 degrees. The glider climbs with 1.8 m/s (2 row in Table 1). The vertical wind (Netto HAWK) equals 4.4 m/s. The Vertical TAS (sink rate) is estimated as 2.9m/s. Based on the vertical wind triangle, the summation of these two values equals 1.5 m/s.
HAWK system, a HAWK option must be purchased. Please contact your local dealer or LXNAV directly to get your HAWK option. Once you receive option file from us refer to Chapter 13.2 for installation procedure. HAWK system can also be tested free of charge for a period of 3 months. Please visit www.lxnav.com...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 9.7.4 Levelling AHRS It is absolutely necessary that the plane is aligned with the longitudinal axis defined in the manual of the glider. Any misalignment leads to systematic errors in the HAWK algorithm. HAWK algorithm can compensate ±10° of the pitch offset. If the unit is installed in the glider with more offset, HAWK algorithm might not work properly.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 9.8 Restarting HAWK 9.8.1 Manual restarting HAWK can be restarted at any time. To ease restarting the procedure must be quick and simple. For this reason three restarting methods have been introduced in the top hierarchic level, see the screenshots below.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 10 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 10.1.3 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 10.1.4.1 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 10.1.5.1 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).
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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: ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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 task by pressing the START button.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Character “B” will be displayed before the MacCready value which indicates that the final glide is in below altitude mode. The lower number shows the difference to the set altitude. Negative values mean altitudes below set altitude.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 The arrival altitude to start is not based on MacCready, the glider nor the wind settings. It is calculated based on energy difference during flying straight. This gives a very precise estimate at what altitude you will arrive at the start. Speeding up will result in greater energy loss and the arrival altitude will decrease;...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 On the next graph a scenario with final glide symbol is shown. It is assumed that wait time interval is 5 minutes, start window is also 5 minutes and maximum number of events is three. >...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 A message will appear. If you confirm this with YES, the task will be advanced to the next turn point and it will recalculate the task taking the optimal fix as the task point. 10.2.4 Entering Assigned Area Most probably when entering an assigned area auto advance is going to be turned off.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 In the upper-right corner the remaining task distance is shown as well as the required task speed, remaining task time, delta time and estimated time of arrival. Delta time is the difference between the remaining time and time of arrival. If it is negative you will arrive back too soon and if it is positive you will arrive too late.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 10.2.7 Graphical Final Glide Assistants There are a number of graphical final glide assistants available: Glider range (outside/inside fill) Different colours of APTs in near mode list Different colours of APTs on the map ...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 10.3 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”...
You will have to send us a request for the update code. Update code will be sent to you via email. Firmware request form can be found here https://gliding.lxnav.com/firmware-request/. Update code is same for official version and all published beta version.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 .lx9070 extension. To proceed with the firmware update, copy the update file to a SD card or USB stick and insert it into the main display unit. Start the main display unit and go to the Setup->Password menu option. Enter password 89891 and press ENTER.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 After the first reboot the main display unit will also update all devices connected to the 485 bus and Flarm device. On average this update will take approximately five minutes. 11.1.1 Updating Via Wi-Fi Module With the SW version 6.0 onwards it is also possible to perform an update without a SD card or USB stick.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 11.2 Updating Vario Unit or Vario Indicator 11.2.1 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: ...
Varios older then V5 are no longer supported in the firmware versions 8.0 and above. 11.2.2 Manual Update Download the firmware 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 12 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.
To activate any of club options an activation code and file must be purchased. Please contact LXNAV or local dealer to purchase an option. To get activation code and file, you will have to provide serial number of the main unit.
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Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Once the activation code has been purchased, this option is permanently active on the selected device. Option cannot be deactivated or transferred to another device. Installation process of option is very straight forward process. We will send you files with purchased club options and activation codes.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 14 Hardware options 14.1 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.
14.1.2 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).
If you do not wish to use the obstacle database am empty database is available via www.lxnav.com. 14.1.4 FLARM Update Procedure with FlarmTool from PC Go into password menu and enter password 42000.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 Connect the main display unit to your PC with the LX5PC cable. The FlarmTool will detect the FLARM unit. Please follow the instructions. If the FLARM stops working and an update is not possible via the described procedure with password 42000, use following recovery procedure.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 When finished, press the OK button on the LX8000. 14.1.6 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 11 = Firmware expired (requires valid GPS information, i.e. will not be available in the first minute or so after power-on) 12 = Firmware update error 21 = Power (e.g. voltage < 8V) 22 = UI error 23 = Audio error 24 = ADC error 25 = SD card error...
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 14.4.1 Data Exchange Because the GPS and FLARM modules are not integrated in the rear seat device this data is received from the main display unit through the RS485 bus. After power on and pilot selection, the main display unit also sends polar data and pilot information so that they are synchronized in both devices.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 14.5 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 14.5.1 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 14.5.2 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.
Rev #56 Version 9 May 2024 For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. 14.7 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.
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