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LXNAV LX9000 User Manual

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LX9000
(Including the LX9000D Rear-Seat Device)
Variometer and GPS-Navigation System
Version 2.6
LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24a, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel +386 592 33 400 fax +386 599 33 522
info@lxnav.com
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  • Page 1 LX9000 (Including the LX9000D Rear-Seat Device) Variometer and GPS-Navigation System Version 2.6 LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24a, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel +386 592 33 400 fax +386 599 33 522 info@lxnav.com www.lxnav.com •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Important Notices Limited Warranty Packing Lists LX9000 With Flarm Option LX9000 without Flarm Option LX9000D Basics The LX9000 at a Glance 3.1.1 Display Unit Features 3.1.2 Vario Unit Features 3.1.3 Interfaces 3.1.4 Options 3.1.4.1 Internal Options 3.1.4.2...
  • Page 4 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.5.7 Managing Flights 5.1.5.8 Flight Declaration 5.1.5.9 Formatting a SD Card 5.1.6 Graphics 5.1.6.1 Terrain and Map 5.1.6.2 Airspace 5.1.6.3 Way Points and Airports 5.1.6.4 Glider and Track 5.1.6.5 Optimization 5.1.6.6 Task 5.1.6.7 Flarm 5.1.7 Sounds* 5.1.7.1...
  • Page 5 Smart vario on V5 vario system 6.1.2 Smart vario on other vario systems Altimeter 6.2.1 IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure Speed Command Flying With the LX9000 On the Ground 7.1.1 Power on Procedure 7.1.2 Profile Selection 7.1.3 Set Elevation and QNH 7.1.4...
  • Page 6 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Updating V5 or Vario indicator Options 10.1 Flarm 10.1.1 Flarm External LED Display 10.1.1.1 Obstacles 10.1.1.2 Settings for the LX Flarm LED Display 10.1.2 Installation 10.1.2.1 Functional Check After Installation 10.1.3 Flarm Update Procedure 10.1.4 Uploading Obstacles 10.1.5...

  • Page 7: Important Notices

    This LX9000 product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, LXNAV will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.

  • Page 8: Packing Lists

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Packing Lists 2.1 LX9000 With Flarm Option • LX9000 digital unit • LXNAV V5 vario unit • Main power cable for digital unit • Cable for vario unit • SD card • Barogram calibration chart •...

  • Page 9: Basics

    Basics 3.1 The LX9000 at a Glance The instrument consists of two units; the LX9000 digital unit and the vario unit. Within the LX9000 digital unit an integral 16-channel GPS receiver and a high brightness colour display with 640 x 480 pixels are fitted. An integrated SD card or USB interface is used for user friendly data exchange.

  • Page 10: Vario Unit Features

    • Remote Control: An extremely ergonomic leather-coated handle which includes 8 push buttons to operate the LX9000 and also two additional buttons with open wires. These two buttons can be used for instance as PTT for radio and SC/Vario changeover command.

  • Page 11: Simulator

    RS232 port after entering suitable passwords (see Chapter 5.1.15). These features are extremely useful for pilots who want to learn about the LX9000 and also wish to refresh their knowledge after a winter break. Please note that altitude data will be sent from the simulator which means that real final glide training will be possible.

  • Page 12: System Description

    In this manual all screenshots are given for portrait orientation of the LX9000. However all functionality is the same in landscape orientation. 4.1 Rotary Switches and Buttons The following controls are mounted on the front face of the LX9000 digital unit: • Four rotary selector knobs •...

  • Page 13: Portrait Orientation

    4.1.4 Rotary Switches (Knobs) The LX9000 has four rotary knobs. Each has a single function with the exception of the zoom knob which has, in some cases, a function other than zoom. With the upper-left rotary knob the volume can be adjusted. The upper-right rotary switch is the mode selector (it changes the mode of the operation).

  • Page 14: Switching On The Unit

    September 2011 4.2 Switching on the Unit After a short press of the power-on button the LX9000 and vario units will turn on and a welcome screen will appear. The first screen shows the boot loader screen followed by the Linux kernel screen and then the file system screen.

  • Page 15: Text Edit Control

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 4.3.1 Text Edit Control The Text Editor is used to input an alphanumeric string of arbitrary length; the picture below shows typical options when editing text. Use the bottom-right knob to change the value at the current cursor position.

  • Page 16: Spin Control

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 4.3.3 Spin Control Spin controls are designed for numeric parameters. Rotate the bottom-right knob (page selector) to increase/decrease the selected value. The bottom-left (zoom) knob will increase/decrease the value with a different step compared to the page selector.

  • Page 17: Lx9000 Version 2.6 September

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Rotating the zoom selector changes colour transparency. Transparency is very important for fill colours which are used for airspace zones, observation zones and FAI area. If a fill colour is not transparent (0%), all other map items will not be seen through it. If a fill colour is 100% only the solid border will be drawn.

  • Page 18: Switching Off

    LX9000 program hangs and it is not possible to shutdown with methods 1 or 2. If you are using method 2 to switch off the LX9000 it is necessary to release the button when you see the shutting down message. If you continue to press the off button the LX9000 may shut down by method 3.
  • Page 19 If the request for OFF is made during flight the instrument will ask for confirmation so that the LX9000 cannot be switched off by mistake. It is important that the LX9000 is switched off via software. Never power down the LX9000 using the main power switch. The LX9000 is running the Linux operating system and sudden power loss may corrupt the file system.

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Operating Modes The LX9000 has seven modes or main menus. All of them are selectable by rotating the upper-right knob which is also called MODE selector. The diagram below shows the mode structure of the LX9000.
  • Page 21 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 In airport navigation mode the user can navigate only to airports stored in LXNAV's Airports database. This database cannot be edited and is available at no charge on our web pages. See Chapter 5.1.5.2 for more details how to obtain the latest databases.

  • Page 22: Setup Mode

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1 Setup Mode In the setup menu users can configure the LX9000. Turn the bottom-right knob or press the UP/DOWN arrow on the remote stick to select the appropriate setup item. Press the SELECT button or CHECK button on the remote stick to enter a menu. A dialogue or sub- menu will open.

  • Page 23: Magnetic Variation

    0 to arrive at the safety altitude. 5.1.1.3 Magnetic Variation The LX9000 has a built-in Earth magnetic field model. If Auto variation is checked the magnetic variation is derived from this model, otherwise the user can enter a custom value. 5.1.1.4...

  • Page 24: Flight Recorder

    September 2011 5.1.2 Flight Recorder The LX9000 digital unit has a built-in flight recorder fully approved by the IGC (a sub- committee of the FAI) and will produce secure flight records that are acceptable for all FAI requirements including world records.

  • Page 25: Vario Parameters

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.3 Vario Parameters* This option is used to set the following parameters: On this page the following parameters are set: Vario needle filter sets a time constant of the vario needle. The value can be adjusted between 0.1 and 5 s with step 1.0 s or 0.1 s.

  • Page 26: Display

    5.1.4 Display The display menu controls screen brightness. The LX9000 has an ambient light sensor which detects ambient light and automatically increases or reduces the brightness of the screen. If the Automatic brightness checkbox is selected, the instrument will automatically adjust brightness according to current light conditions.

  • Page 27: Files And Transfers

    In next step the data source must be selected. A dialogue with a list of all available files will be opened. Press the COPY button to copy the selected file to the LX9000. The LX9000 will accept the following file formats: •...

  • Page 28: Managing Airspace

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 database menu item. If multiple ASAPT files are found on a SD card a dialogue to select the appropriate one will be shown. Databases are updated automatically and progress of the update will be shown on the screen.

  • Page 29: Managing Way Points

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Pressing the VIEW button will toggle different views of the zone list. Using the STATUS button the selected zone can be disabled for proximity warnings. Repeated presses will toggle the following options: • OFF always: proximity warning is switched off for all the time.

  • Page 30: Managing Airports

    DA4 format, which can be used with older LX devices (LX20, Colibri, LX5000, and LX7000). CUP and DA4 also stores tasks. Tasks will also be uploaded to the LX9000. This feature is very useful, if you wish to prepare tasks on a computer using SeeYou or a similar program.

  • Page 31: Managing Airports Using The Lxe Program

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 user cannot modify contents of a database within the LX9000. If an error is suspected in our database please notify us. If you wish to add additional airports to the LX9000 an ordinary way point file should be created and uploaded as a way point file or use the LXe program to modify the airport database.

  • Page 32: Managing Flights

    Select the Flights menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all stored flights will be shown. The LX9000 is capable of storing more than 1000 hours of flight logs. If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the LX9000, flights can be copied to it when the corresponded button is pressed.

  • Page 33: Formatting A Sd Card

    5.1.5.9 Formatting a SD Card Use this option if the LX9000 cannot read your card. The LX9000 uses the same card format as used by the MS-Windows operating system (FAT). However sometimes Windows does not format the SD card properly or a new card may not be formatted properly.

  • Page 34: Terrain And Map

    Terrain can be rendered in three different levels. A higher level means more details. The LX9000 is optimised to work with high terrain quality. If the value off is selected no terrain will be shown; only water bodies, roads, railways and cities.

  • Page 35: Airspace

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.6.2 Airspace In this dialogue you can define the airspace map presentation. Check the Show airspace item to enable airspace displays in navigational pages. If this item is unchecked no airspace will be displayed. In the Type panel you can specify how each airspace type is displayed. You should define each type of airspace zone separately.

  • Page 36: Glider And Track

    Press the DEFAULT button to reset these settings back to default. 5.1.6.4 Glider and Track The LX9000 can show the coloured path flown, current track vector and target vector with terrain collision warning. Check the Show path item if you want to see the flown path. Path length defines how much of the flown path will be shown.

  • Page 37: Optimization

    5.1.6.5 Optimization The LX9000 calculates the optimised flown distance according to OLC or FAI rules in real- time during flight (see Chapter 5.1.9). It calculates the available FAI triangle area, which is also called the FAI triangle assistant. If you enter this area and return to the start point your flight forms a triangle according to FAI rules.

  • Page 38: Task

    5.1.6.7 Flarm LX9000 devices can be equipped with the FLARM module. If your instrument is equipped with FLARM this menu will let you to modify presentation of the Flarm radar display. Flarm radar is not available if competition or privacy modes are active. Refer to Chapter 5.1.12.3.
  • Page 39 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 The colour for aircraft that are less than 100 meters below or above your current altitude is defined by the Near Colour item. When a signal from a particular aircraft is lost the aircraft remains blinking on the screen for the duration defined in the Lost device after item (default 120 seconds).

  • Page 40: Sounds

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.7 Sounds* In the Sounds setup page audio settings for the vario unit, voice settings for the LX voice module and alarms settings for the vario unit can be modified. 5.1.7.1 Audio Settings* Basically here we can set up two types of audio; audio sound for climb mode and another for cruise mode (SC).
  • Page 41 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 SC audio mode has four modes: • SC positive: sound is interrupted with silence every few milliseconds when the needle is positive; on negative side sound is linear (not interrupted). • SC negative: inverse function to SC positive.

  • Page 42: Voice

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.7.2 Voice* Voice module is part of V5 variometer. In past the LX Voice Module used to ba an LX system bus participant and receives data and power via the bus. The voice module is 100% controlled through the LX8000 via the settings described in this menu.

  • Page 43: Observation Zones

    (Angle12). These parameters enable the creation of any known zone geometry separately for start, turn point and finish. All tasks stored in the LX9000 will match this “global” setting except those where the zone was modified in the task edit menu (see Chapter 5.7.1).
  • Page 44 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 If Line is not checked the Angle1 parameter will define the basic shape of the observation zone. A value of 180° means that the zone is a cylinder and 45° is the classical FAI sector.

  • Page 45: Optimization

    5.1.9 Optimization During flight the LX9000 optimises the flown path according to OLC or FAI rules. Use this dialogue to change the way instrument performs this optimisation. Number of points defines the type of optimisation. Use five for OLC optimisation. It will also take into account reduced distances for the last two legs.

  • Page 46: Airspace Warnings

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.10.1 Airspace Warnings Airspace warnings are the most complex ones. An airspace warning is activated by two triggers; 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.

  • Page 47: Altitude Warning

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.10.2 Altitude Warning Altitude warnings will be enabled if Show warning is checked. Altitude is given in MSL. Projection is calculated based on the 20 second average vertical speed and time which is defined in the Time item.

  • Page 48: Flarm Warnings

    5.1.10.3 Flarm Warnings Flarm warnings will be raised only when a FLARM module is built into the LX9000. Using this dialogue the user can define which data will be presented by the LX voice module. There are three types of warnings: •...

  • Page 49: Hardware

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 The lower-middle button will toggle all units between imperial and metric units. Glider ballast can be entered as: • overload factor, which is defined as: Empty glider weight Pilot weight Water ballast overload Minimum glider weight •...

  • Page 50: Vario Settings

    5.1.12.1 Vario Settings* All settings in this menu are related to the glider. 5.1.12.1.1 Electronic Total Energy Compensation The LX9000 offers two methods of vario TE compensation: • TE pitot tube • Electronic TE compensation It is important to note that the method of TE compensation is set up when the instrument is installed by virtue of the pneumatic connections made to the TE and static ports.

  • Page 51: Vario Indicator Setup

    5.1.12.1.2 SC Switch The LX9000 has an input for an external speed command switch which is wired to the vario unit. Using the external switch it is possible to switch between SC and Vario manually. Setting the SC switch to ON means that closing the switch will cause the instrument to enter SC mode and setting SC switch to OFF means that closing the switch will select Vario mode.
  • Page 52 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Description of vario indicator is shown on next picture. Mechanical needle Range Average Upper number MacCready symbol Speed to fly symbol Thermal average Climb/cruise symbol Needle type Battery GPS status Lower number Mechanical needle displays vario, netto, relative or speed to fly value. It can be setup separately for climb mode or cruising mode.
  • Page 53 • Vario range number indicates current vario range. The LX9000 provides 4 different sets of data that can be displayed on the vario indicators. This means that up to 4 indicators can be set to display different information; any additional connected indicators are simple repeaters.
  • Page 54 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Each further indicator (available as option) has a DIP switch on the rear side that sets and identifies the indicator and enables it to be programmed under that identification. positions of the switches are listed below.

  • Page 55: Flarm

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 UPPER NUMBER UPPER NUMBER SHOWS UPPER NUMBER SHOWS INTEGRATOR TIME /FLIGHT / TASK DISPLAY LOWER NUMBER SPEED COMMAND SHOWS MODE TAS/60’ SPEED VARIO MODE INDICATOR NEEDLE GPS STATUS INDICATOR OFF = NO GPS SPEED BINKS = GPS BAD...

  • Page 56: Compass

    Competition mode is intended only for competitions. If this mode is enabled the pilot will not be able to see any Flarm data on the LX9000 map. The competition mode status is recorded in the IGC file and can be checked during scoring.

  • Page 57: Rear Seat Or Front Seat

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.12.5 Rear Seat or Front Seat In a two-seat configuration with the LX9000D it is possible to transfer selected data between the front and rear seat devices. Use this menu to define which data will be automatically received from the other device.

  • Page 58: Ahrs

    Place you glider in levelled position and press LEVEL button. You can also modify pitch only, if you rotate PAGE UP/DOWN rotary knob. 5.1.12.7 NMEA Output* The LX9000 is capable of outputting position data sentences in NMEA format for use by other devices. Data is divided into three groups: •...

  • Page 59: Polar And Glider

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.13 Polar and Glider* Use this dialogue to enter glider polar and other glider properties. As default polar a standard class glider is selected. Polars for most modern gliders are already prepared. Press the LIST button and a dialogue with a list of all available gliders will be shown.

  • Page 60: Profiles And Pilots

    (e.g.: 100 km/h, 130 km/h, and 150 km/h). The program will calculate the values of a, b and c, which should be noted and entered into the LX9000. Stall speed is used to generate stall warnings which are available only with the LX Voice module.
  • Page 61 A profile file can be opened and manipulated with the LXStyler program. LXStyler is a special program designed to customise the look and feel of navigational pages. It can be downloaded free of charge from our web pages www.lxnav.com. Page 61 of 130...
  • Page 62 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 For more information about LXStyler please refer to the LXStyler manual. Page 62 of 130...

  • Page 63: Language

    The LX9000 can run in different languages. Select the desired language. The LX9000 will reload and restart in the new language. If your language is not listed and you feel able to become a translator for the LX9000 please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Page 64: Information Mode

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.2 Information Mode Information mode consists of three pages; GPS status page, position report page and satellite sky view page. Use the lower-right knob or the up/down arrow to toggle pages. 5.2.1 GPS Status Page GPS status, altitude, flight level and height are shown on this page.

  • Page 65: Position Report

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.2.2 Position Report This page shows your position report relative to an arbitrary selectable point. Use this page when you are talking to ATC. Press the REPORT button to select a report point. Radials will always be magnetic and distance will always be in nautical miles.

  • Page 66: Near Mode

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.3 Near Mode A list of all landable way points and airports is shown in this mode. The default sorting order of the items is by arrival altitude. Press the SORT button to toggle the sort method. The selected sort method is indicated by the grey background in the header.

  • Page 67: Statistics Mode

    5.4.1 Logbook If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the LX9000 the user can copy a selected flight to it. Select the desired flight using the lower-right knob and then press the appropriate button. A flight is automatically copied to the SD card and/or USB stick if it has been “Calculating security”...
  • Page 68 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 • The last 60 minutes statistics displays data for the last 60 minutes of flight. If the task was started then Dis.flown is the distance flown on the task for the last hour otherwise it is the optimised distance. If the task distance is used a remark (On Task) is displayed in the header.

  • Page 69: Airport Mode

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5 Airport Mode Using the lower-right knob you can scroll through the pages. There are four navigational pages available. Navigational pages can be customised using LXStyler. The description below applies to the default navigational pages.

  • Page 70: Final Glide Symbol

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 with selected goal. When we are below the glide-path to current goal a green and a yellow rectangle will be displayed on the magenta line. The green rectangle represents the position from where you will reach aachieve the final glide with current altitude and current MacCready setting.

  • Page 71: Second Navigation Page

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5.2 Second Navigation Page The second page is similar to the first page with additional data shown in the bottom line. The additional items are the current net vertical speed, current track, ground speed, height above ground and optimised distance.

  • Page 72: Button Actions

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5.4 Button Actions When any of the eight buttons are pressed, the functions for the buttons are shown. If a selected button is pressed once more the selected action will take place. Press the MORE>> button to see more options.

  • Page 73: Select An Airport

    • Off will switch off the instrument. The message LX9000 is shutting down. Please wait. will be displayed. The LX9000 can also be powered off by presssing the upper-left button until the message “switching off” appears. 5.5.4.1 Select an Airport There are two methods of selecting: filter mode and list mode.
  • Page 74 Press GOTO and you will navigate to it. By default the LX9000 will search airports through all countries. It is possible to create a search only from selected countries. Press the COUNTRY button and a dialogue with a list of all available countries will be shown.

  • Page 75: Maccready, Ballast And Bugs Settings

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5.4.2 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 lower-right knob to modify the MacCready setting. In the middle button there is a suggestion for the MacCready setting which is based on the last four thermals.
  • Page 76 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 If Zoom to target is checked the zoom will be automatically adjusted so that the target point is always visible. Maximum zoom is 200 km and minimum zoom is 1 km. The check boxes will turn on or off the following items: •...

  • Page 77: Wind

    5.5.4.4 Wind The LX9000 constantly calculates winds using four different methods. Speed difference method is used during circling and is taking into account ground speed difference in a single circle. Position drift is calculating wind based on position drift during circling. A minimum of three circles must be completed to obtain the first wind measurements.

  • Page 78: Mark

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 The VIEW button toggles the list views. When the STATUS button is pressed the status of the selected airspace zone will toggle between OFF always, OFF today, OFF hh:mm and enabled. If the EDIT button is pressed a new dialogue will open where you can modify properties for the selected zone.
  • Page 79 Press EDIT to enter the edit dialogue for the selected Flarm object. Enter data about the Flarm glider and pilot. The LX9000 is pre-loaded with the FlarmNet database to identify known FLARM Device IDs with plane and pilot data. You can upload the latest FlarmNet database after downloading it from http://www.flarmnet.org.

  • Page 80: Lx9000 Version 2.6 September

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5.4.8 Rotate FAI Area This option is used to rotate the FAI triangle assistant to match your suitable position. If FAI area is not enabled this option will not be shown. Page 80 of 130...

  • Page 81: Way Point Mode

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.6 Way Point Mode Way point mode is very similar to airport mode. In this mode the user can navigate to way points from selected files. In addition to the options in airport mode there are three additional options: Edit way point, new way point and delete way point.

  • Page 82: Editing Way Points

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.6.1 Editing Way Points Press the EDIT button. The Edit dialogue will be open with details of the selected way point. There are two possibilities to enter a position. You can modify latitude and longitude to define a position of the point or press the DIS/BRG button to enter the position as distance and bearing to a selectable point.
  • Page 83 Press the CANCEL button to abandon creation of new point. Elevation will be assigned automatically once the position is entered. Elevation is taken from digital elevation model which is stored in the LX9000 for the entire world.

  • Page 84: Task Mode

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.7 Task Mode Task navigation mode is used for task manipulation. Navigation in this page is exclusively to the selected turn point of the declared task. A task can be created only from way points stored in the active way point file. A task can be loaded from tasks stored in the active way point file.
  • Page 85 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 The third page is designed for tasks with time limits which are in most cases going to be assigned area tasks. Three new symbols are added: • Tsk.Sp: which is task speed achieved up to this moment.

  • Page 86: Task Edit

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 • Event is used to log an event. The recording rate will be increased to 1 second for one “Event marked” minute. A message will be shown on the screen. • Send is available only with two-seat configurations with the LX9000D. Press this button to send the task to the rear seat device.

  • Page 87: Task Creation

    5.7.2 Task Creation Make sure that at least one way point file is loaded into the LX9000 and that it is checked and marked as an active way point file. Refer to Chapter 5.1.5.1 for details on how to upload way point files to the LX9000.

  • Page 88: Modifying Zones

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.7.3 Modifying Zones Now it is time to modify the observation zones. Select a point and press the ZONE button. A new dialogue with the observation zone for the selected point will open. Using parameters in the zone dialogue it is possible to describe all types of observation zones.

  • Page 89: Task Options

    Check Finish is 1000m below start when you are making a badge or record flight. If this option is checked the LX9000 will not navigate you to the finish point elevation, but to the altitude which is going to be 1000m below the start altitude.

  • Page 90: Maximum Start Speed And/Or Maximum Start Altitude

    5.7.4.3 Maximum Start Speed and/or Maximum Start Altitude A lot of competitions are limiting the start altitude and/or start ground speed. The LX9000 helps pilots to cross the start line at the correct altitude with correct ground speed. Enter Start alt. and/or Start gsp. to use this option. An indication will be shown on the final glide symbol.

  • Page 91: Saving A Task

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 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 will give you a very precise estimate at what altitude you will arrive at the start.

  • Page 92: Loading A Task

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 5.7.6 Loading a Task It is possible to load a task from the stored tasks within the active way point file. Select the LOAD action within task mode. A dialogue with a list of all stored tasks will be shown.
  • Page 93 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 In the upper-right corner the remaining task distance, required task speed, remaining task time, delta time and estimated time of arrival are shown. Delta time is the difference between the remaining time and time of arrival.

  • Page 94: Variometer And Altimeter

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Variometer and Altimeter All signals from the pneumatic sensors (altitude, speed) are derived from high quality pressure sensors which mean that no flask is necessary. The vario signal is derived from the altitude signal. All signals are temperature and altitude compensated. Mechanical needle and colour display are displaying the vario information as well as many other parameters.

  • Page 95: Altimeter

    1 to 4 or OFF 6.2 Altimeter The altimeter of the LX9000 is temperature compensated from -20ºC up to + 60ºC. The altimeter is calibrated from 0 to 9000 m (30,000 ft), but indication goes up to 16000 m (52,000 ft).

  • Page 96: Flying With The Lx9000

    September 2011 Flying With the LX9000 To get the best out of the LX9000 it is important that some preparation is done prior to takeoff. Trying to configure the instrument or set a task while flying is very hazardous especially in a competition. At the least, it could spoil your whole day! Pre-flight preparation will ensure that the flight will be both safe and enjoyable.

  • Page 97: Set Elevation And Qnh

    7.1.4 Preflight Check After elevation setup the LX9000 will switch to airport mode. It will take about 30 seconds to draw the map screen for the first time. All way point files and databases are loaded at that time and therefore instrument might react somewhat slowly.

  • Page 98: Preparing A Task

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Use the lower-right knob to modify the MacCready setting. Refer to Chapter 5.5.4.2 for more details. It is also highly recommended to check the safety altitude setting. Refer to Chapter 5.1.1 to find out how to define the safety altitude.
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  • Page 100: Flying A Task

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Usually a task sheet with observation zone definitions matching the LX9000 observation zone definition will be given. An example of a task sheet is shown on the previous page. However when an assigned area is defined only with two radials and two radii some calculation must be accomplished.

  • Page 101: Restarting Task

    The LX9000 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.

  • Page 102: Over Turn Point

    If NEXT is pressed the task is advanced to the next turn point. When flying in an assigned area it is NOT important when you will advance to next turn point. The LX9000 is always taking into account the most optimal fix inside the assigned area for the total distance calculation.
  • Page 103 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 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.

  • Page 104: Task Finish

    Now it is safe to switch off the instrument. If a SD card or USB stick is currently inserted into the LX9000 the flight will automatically be copied to it. Page 104 of 130...
  • Page 105 LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Please use regular methods to power down the LX9000. See Chapter 4.4 for details. It is important that the LX9000 is switched off via software. Never power down the LX9000 using the main power switch. The LX9000 is running the Linux operating system and sudden power loss may corrupt the file system.

  • Page 106: Installation

    September 2011 Installation The LX9000 digital unit is installed in an aperture with dimensions 143 mm x 109 mm. The V5 vario unit and any additional vario indicators each require a standard 57 mm cut-out. Three pressure connectors are fitted to the back of the V5 vario unit. A label shows their functions.

  • Page 107: Installing The Lx9000

    If a short circuit occurs then the 57 mm unit will appear not to work anymore. The reason is not the defect of 57 mm unit – it is due to the hot automatic fuse. Turn off the LX9000 system and wait for the automatic fuse to cool down.

  • Page 108: Installation Of Options

    The LX9000 digital unit also powers all devices connected to the bus. An automatic fuse built into the LX9000 digital unit prevents damage to the digital unit should a short circuit in the wiring or in some attached device occurs.

  • Page 109: Ports And Wiring

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 8.3 Ports and Wiring Flarm external Network connector Flarm HF GPS antenna DO NOT USE IT! indicators, splitters antenna … USB memory stick Main power supply (LX9000DU wiring) 8.3.1 Main unit wiring LX 9000 DIGITAL UNIT Wiring...

  • Page 110: V5 Vario Unit Wiring

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 8.3.2 V5 vario unit wiring V5 V1.0 Wiring 4 zilni tasker yellow LABEL:RS485 (green) RS485 - IN +12V white SUBD9 / male 30 cm (Brown) black shield 50 cm LABEL:IN-1 INPUT1 GND SHIELD 50 cm...

  • Page 111: Firmware Update

    .lx9000 extension. To proceed with the firmware update copy the update file to a SD card or USB stick and insert it into the LX9000. Start the LX9000 and go to the Setup->Password menu option.

  • Page 112: Lx9000 Version 2.6 September

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Once the update file is verified the LX9000 will reboot and the new firmware is ready for use. 9.2 Updating V5 or Vario indicator Start the LX9000 and go to the Setup->Password menu option. Enter password 89891 and press ENTER.

  • Page 113: Options

    The Flarm module consists of following main parts: GPS receiver (common to both the LX9000 and Flarm), microcontroller unit, radio transceiver pressure altimeter and optional an external indicator. All electronic parts are integrated into the LX9000 cabinet. An exception is the radio communication antenna and the Flarm External Display. Some input is possible via the external display.

  • Page 114: Obstacles

    Tx+Rx 4800 bps 9600 bps 19200 bps ------- 38400 57600 In conjunction with the LX9000 use exclusively 19200 bps. If two units work in parallel (two-seat aircraft) one unit must be designated PIC and the other PAX. Page 114 of 130...

  • Page 115: Installation

    10.1.2.1 Functional Check After Installation After the LX9000 has been switched on the Flarm External Indicator will receive power and will perform its initial routine which will take several seconds. Description of the LED status: Power red flashing: no data from Flarm.

  • Page 116: Flarm Update Procedure

    Please refer to an older LX8000 manual for the detailed procedure. 10.1.4 Uploading Obstacles Also updating Flarm obstacles has been simplified in LX9000 version 2.2. Obstacles are updated via the SD card. Go to the Flarm webpage, download the obstacle file (e.g.

  • Page 117: Uploading Flarmnet Files

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 10.1.5 Uploading FlarmNet Files The FlarmNet information is also updated via the SD card. Go to the FlarmNet site (www.flarmnet.org), select the Download latest FlarmNet File tab and download the file for the LX8000 (e.g. 20091208.fln). Copy this file to the SD card.

  • Page 118: Rear Seat Device (Lx9000D)

    To set up data which is going to be received from the LX9000D, enter the “Rear seat device” menu on LX9000 digital unit (see Chapter 5.1.12.5). To define which data is going to be received from the LX9000 go to “Front seat device” menu in the LX9000D unit (see Chapter 5.1.12.5).

  • Page 119: Cable Wiring

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 Data is divided into two groups; flight parameters and navigational data. If a specific value is checked this value will be automatically be received from the other device. Check MacCready, Ballast and/or Bugs to receive the current MacCready value, current ballast setting or bugs from the other device.

  • Page 120: Adsb-Receiver (Trx-1090)

    Use the LX9000-TRX cable (not-included, must be ordered separately) and connect it between PORT2 and PC port on LX9000. On the LX9000 go to the setup menu and choose Hardware->Flarm menu item. Change mode to Ext.(PC). Page 120 of 130...
  • Page 121 Using the TRX-Tool program you should configure also TRX-1090 to be used together with the LX9000. Run the TRX-Tool program and connect the TRX-1090 to PC using a USB cable. Select Port4 tab and change connected equipment to LX9000 (or FLARM without RX line connected).

  • Page 122: Ahrs

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 The LX9000 and TRX-1090 are now ready for operation. On the info page you should see the TX sign and number of received objects. 10.4 AHRS The LX AHRS system is designed for VFR use only. These instruments are not intended for use in type certificated aircraft.

  • Page 123: Level Adjustments

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 10.4.2 Level adjustments In case that AHRS module is not aligned with glider, some minor corrections can be done through setup. Go to Setup->Hardware->AHRS menu. Place you glider in levelled position and press LEVEL button. You can also modify pitch only, if you rotate PAGE UP/DOWN rotary knob.

  • Page 124: Compass Module

    The compass module is an electronic compass device (magnetic field sensor) which was developed for the LX9000. The LX9000 recognises the compass module automatically when it is plugged into the RS485 bus. The only configuration settings needed are related to the compensation procedure.

  • Page 125: Installation Of The Compass Module

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 triangle of velocities method where the vectors of ground speed with track, TAS with compass heading and the wind vector form a triangle of velocities. The angular difference between HDG and TRK depends on the magnitude of the wind vector and is normally quite small which means that the measurement has to be quite precise if accuracy is to be achieved.

  • Page 126: Adjusting The Compass Module

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 10.5.3 Adjusting the Compass Module The compensation of the compass is carried out in the setup/hardware/compass screen: 1. Orient the glider to face north. The N label will be automatically highlighted. 2. Stabilise the reading and press SET to save the correction for this direction.

  • Page 127: Final Check

    The error should now be less than 1° – 2° (better to have 1° ). If the errors are larger then one should search for faults in the installation or in the adjustment procedure. When the final test is satisfactory your LX9000 is ready to calculate the wind with the compass method.

  • Page 128: Secondary Vario Indicators

    RS485 system bus. A very small interface printed circuit board connects four wires coming out of the stick to the 485 System bus. After installation there is no special setting required on LX9000 side as the remote stick will be automatically detected.

  • Page 129: Revision History

    LX9000 Version 2.6 September 2011 11 Revision History September Initial release of owner manual based on LX9000 manual version 2.3 2010 April 2011 Corrections to English language text. V5 vario unit September Updates for firmware version 2.6. 2011 Added AHRS section.
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