V80 Version 5.0 January 2025 Important Notices Limited Warranty Packing Lists Installation Installing the LXNAV V8X Connecting LXNAV V8X Cutout of V8X Ports and Wiring 3.4.1 LXNAV V8X ports 3.4.1.1 Main port 3.4.1.2 Audio port 3.4.2 V8X vario unit wiring Updating firmware of V8X 3.5.1...
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V80 Version 5.0 January 2025 3 Installation The V8X vario unit and any additional V8X indicators each require a standard 80 mm cut-out. Three pressure connectors are fitted to the back of the V8X vario unit. A label shows their functions.
Remove the four screws, install the V8X into the panel, and then attach with the four screws. 3.2 Connecting LXNAV V8X LXNAV V8X is connected to main unit through RS485 bus. SC cable is used for external switch, for switching between climb and cruise mode. In case that SC is connected to flaps switch, VP (vario priority) is connected to switch on stick.
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V80 Version 5.0 January 2025 3.3 Dimensions 3.3.1 V80 148,52 80,20 131,65 3.3.2 V8 Page 7 of 12...
V80 Version 5.0 January 2025 3.7 Ports and Wiring 3.7.1 LXNAV V8X ports Static probe Total pressure TE probe probe (Pitot) or Static Main port Audio output Page 10 of 12...
V80 Version 5.0 January 2025 3.7.1.1 Main port The V8X wiring harness is connected to the main port. 3.7.1.2 Audio port Here is connected speaker with standard 3mm phono jack. 3.7.2 V8X vario unit wiring yellow LABEL:RS485 (green) RS485 - IN +12V white SUBD9 / male...
V80 Version 5.0 January 2025 V8X has four inputs. These inputs can be connected to Eg. Gear, Airbrake switches and can be set in setup-hardware-variometer. 3.8 Updating firmware of V8X For versions 5 and higher, the size of V8X display has increased so much, that update from from LX9000/LX9070/LX8000/LX8080 would take too much time.
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