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LXNAV LX8000 User Manual

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LX8000
(Including the LX8080
and LX8000D, LX8080D 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
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  • Page 1 LX8000 (Including the LX8080 and LX8000D, LX8080D 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

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 Important Notices Limited Warranty Packing Lists LX8000 with Flarm Option LX8000 without Flarm Option LX8000D Basics The LX8000 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 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 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 Audio Settings* 5.1.7.2 Voice* 5.1.7.3...
  • Page 5 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5.5.5 Airspace 5.5.5.6 Mark 5.5.5.7 Flarm 5.5.5.8 Rotate FAI Area Way Point Mode 5.6.1 Editing Way Points 5.6.2 New Way Point Task Mode 5.7.1 Task Edit 5.7.2 Task Creation 5.7.3 Modifying Zones 5.7.4 Task Options 5.7.4.1...
  • Page 6 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 10.1.4 Uploading Obstacles 10.1.5 Uploading FlarmNet Files 10.2 ADSB-Receiver (TRX-1090) 10.2.1 Installation 10.3 Rear Seat Device (LX8000D) 10.3.1 Data Exchange 10.3.2 Cable Wiring 10.4 Compass Module 10.4.1 Installation of the Compass Module 10.4.2 First Test After Installation 10.4.3...

  • Page 7: Important Notices

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 1 Important Notices The LX8000 (LX8080) system is designed for VFR use only as an aid to prudent navigation. All information is presented for reference only. Terrain, airports and airspace data are provided only as an aid to situation awareness.

  • Page 8: Packing Lists

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 2 Packing Lists 2.1 LX8000 (LX8080) with Flarm Option • LX8000 (LX8080) digital unit • LXNAV V5 vario unit • Main power cable for digital unit • Cable for vario unit • SD card •...

  • Page 9: Basics

    320 x 240 pixels are fitted. An integrated SD card or USB interface is used for user friendly data exchange. The LX8000 is equipped with a built-in flight recorder according to the most recent IGC specification for all flights.

  • Page 10: Vario Unit Features

    3.1.2 LX8080 Display Unit Features Compared to LX8000, LX8080 is having all the features of LX8000 except the screen size is smaller. It features extremely bright 2.8" (7.1 cm) colour display readable in all sunlight conditions with backlight automatically adapted using an ambient light sensor (ALS).

  • Page 11: Options

    RS232 port after entering suitable passwords (see Chapter 5.1.15). These features are extremely useful for pilots who want to learn about the LX8000 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: Technical Data

    390 mA - maximum brightness without audio and with Flarm. o 160 mA – additional for V5 vario unit • Cut-out dimensions of the LX8000 digital unit are 93.5 x 81.5 mm; outline dimensions: 98 x 88 x 115 mm exclusive connector. •...

  • Page 13: System Description

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 4 System Description 4.1 Rotary Switches and Buttons The following controls are mounted on the front face of the LX8000 digital unit: • Four rotary selector knobs • Six push-buttons • SD card reader...

  • Page 14: Buttons

    4.2 Switching on the Unit After a short press of the power-on button the LX8000 and vario unit will turn on. A few seconds later the LX8000 digital unit welcome screen will appear. The first screen shows the version of the boot loader followed by the version of the Linux kernel screen and then the file system screen.

  • Page 15: User Input

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 4.3 User Input The LX8000 user interface consists of many dialogues which have different input controls. They are designed to make input of names, parameters, etc., as easy as possible. Input controls can be summarised as: •...

  • Page 16: Spin Control

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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: Font Selector

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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

    LX8000 program hangs and it is not possible to shutdown with methods 1 or 2. If you are using method 2 to switch off the LX8000 it is necessary to release the button when you see the shutting down message. If you continue to press the off button the LX8000 may shut down by method 3.

  • Page 19: Operating Modes

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5 Operating Modes The LX8000 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 LX8000.

  • Page 20: Setup Mode

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1 Setup Mode In the setup menu users can configure the LX8000. 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 21: Soaring Start

    A soaring start time is needed to start the flight optimization. 5.1.2 Flight Recorder The LX8000 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 22: Vario Parameters

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 “Do you want to create new If a new pilot is entered, upon exiting the dialogue the message will be asked. Answer YES if you want to quickly add a new profile. profile with this pilot?”...

  • Page 23: Display

    5.1.4 Display The display menu controls screen brightness. The LX8000 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 24: Uploading Airspace And Airports Database

    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 LX8000. The LX8000 will accept the following file formats: •...

  • Page 25: Managing Way Points

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 Select the required airspace and press SELECT. If a check mark is shown in front of an airspace item, this airspace file will be shown in the graphics and used for proximity calculation, when enabled.

  • Page 26: Managing Airports

    Select the Airports menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available airport databases will be shown. Only distributed airport databases are shown in this menu; the user cannot modify contents of a database within the LX8000. If an error is suspected in our database please notify us.

  • Page 27: Managing Flights

    Select the Flights menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all stored flights will be shown. The LX8000 is capable of storing more than 1000 hours of flight logs. If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the LX8000, flights can be copied to it when the corresponded button is pressed.

  • Page 28: Formatting A Sd Card

    5.1.5.9 Formatting a SD Card Use this option if the LX8000 cannot read your card. The LX8000 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 29: Airspace

    Terrain can be rendered in three different levels. A higher level means more details. The LX8000 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 30: Way Points And Airports

    Frequency will display the point frequency, if available. Press the DEFAULT button to reset these settings back to default. 5.1.6.4 Glider and Track The LX8000 can show the coloured path flown, current track vector and target vector with terrain collision warning. Page 30 of 110...

  • Page 31: Optimization

    DEFAULT button to reset these settings back to default. 5.1.6.5 Optimization The LX8000 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.

  • Page 32: Task

    5.1.6.7 Flarm LX8000 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.

  • Page 33: Sounds

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 and colour item. Use the lower-left knob to modify colour and the lower-right knob to modify style. It is possible to display the flown path of tracked aircraft. Path colour and Path width define width and colour of paths. To enable paths check the Show paths item.

  • Page 34: Audio Settings

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 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). Vario audio mode has the following options: • Linear positive: sound is interrupted with silence every few milliseconds when the needle is positive;...

  • Page 35: 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 36 (Angle12). These parameters enable the creation of any known zone geometry separately for start, turn point and finish. All tasks stored in the LX8000 will match this “global” setting except those where the zone was modified in the task edit menu (see Chapter 5.7.1).

  • Page 37: Optimization

    5.1.9 Optimization During flight the LX8000 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 38: Altitude Warning

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 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 39: Flarm Warnings

    5.1.10.3 Flarm Warnings Flarm warnings will be raised only when a FLARM module is built into the LX8000. Using this dialogue the user can define which data will be presented by the voice module. There are three types of warnings: •...

  • Page 40: Hardware

    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 LX8000 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 41 5.1.12.1.2 SC Switch The LX8000 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 42: Vario Indicator Setup

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5.1.12.2 Vario Indicator Setup* The vario indicator is always part of the vario unit. However an unlimited number of secondary vario indicators can be connected to the system using the RS485 system bus. There are three different types of vario indicators; LCD vario indicator with monochrome LCD, USB-D type of vario indicator or V5 vario indicator.
  • Page 43 • Vario range number indicates current vario range. The LX8000 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 44 LX8000 (LX8080) 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 45: Flarm

    For collision warnings this mode has no influence. • Ext.(Colibri) (only on LX8000)– Use this mode, when you want to receive external Flarm data through Colibri port on back side. (For example, if TRX1090 is connected to LX8000. See chapter 10.2 for more details) •...

  • Page 46: 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 LX8000 map. The competition mode status is recorded in the IGC file and can be checked during scoring.

  • Page 47: Nmea Output

    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 LX8000 is capable of outputting position data sentences in NMEA format for use by other devices. Data is divided into three groups: •...

  • Page 48: Engine Noise

    (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 LX8000. Stall speed is used to generate stall warnings which are available only with the LX Voice module.

  • Page 49: Profiles And Pilots

    Pilot weight is set in the Flight recorder menu (see Chapter 5.1.2). 5.1.14 Profiles and Pilots All LX8000 settings and navigational page look and feel 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.
  • Page 50 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 For more information about LXStyler please refer to the LXStyler manual. Page 50 of 110...

  • Page 51: Language

    The LX8000 can run in different languages. Select the desired language. The LX8000 will reload and restart in the new language. If your language is not listed and you feel able to become a translator for the LX8000 please do not hesitate to contact us.

  • Page 52: Information Mode

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 53: Satellite Sky View

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5.2.3 Satellite Sky View Information about tracked satellites is given on this page. If no satellite information is available a message “No satellite info” is displayed. Green satellites are satellites currently being used for position determination.

  • Page 54: Statistics Mode

    5.4.1 Logbook If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the LX8000 the user can copy a selected flight to it. Select the desired flight using the lower-right knob and then press the appropriate button.

  • Page 55: Airport Mode

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 56: Final Glide Symbol

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 In the lower left corner of screen a wind symbol is displayed. The arrow indicates the wind direction relative to the map orientation. Wind direction and wind speed are numerically presented below the arrow.

  • Page 57: Second Navigation Page

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 58: Button Actions

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5.5 Button Actions When any of the six 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 59: Select An Airport

    Off will switch off the instrument. The message “LX8000 is shutting down. Please wait.” will be displayed. The LX8000 can also be powered off by pressing the upper-left button until the message “switching off” appears. 5.5.5.1 Select an Airport There are two methods of selecting: filter mode and list mode. You can toggle between these two modes by pressing the LIST or FILTER buttons.

  • Page 60: Maccready, Ballast And Bugs Settings

    Press GOTO and you will navigate to it. By default the LX8000 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 61: Map Settings

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 MacCready value. Pressing the CLOSE button will close the dialogue and return to the navigation page. Changes will be saved. The dialogue will automatically be closed after 10 seconds if no action is taken.

  • Page 62: Wind

    1. 5.5.5.4 Wind The LX8000 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 63: Airspace

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5.5.5.5 Airspace The Airspace dialogue shows a list of airspace zones in the vicinity of your position. Vertical and horizontal distances are calculated to all airspace zones in the list. The VIEW button toggles the list views. When the STATUS button is pressed the status of the selected airspace zone will toggle between OFF always, OFF today, OFF hh:mm and enabled.

  • Page 64: Rotate Fai Area

    Press EDIT to enter the edit dialogue for the selected Flarm object. Enter data about the Flarm glider and pilot. The LX8000 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 65: Way Point Mode

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 66: Editing Way Points

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 67: New Way Point

    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 LX8000 for the entire world.

  • Page 68: Task Mode

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 69 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 When any of the six buttons are pressed functions for the buttons are shown. If the selected button is pressed once more the selected action will take place. Press the MORE>> button to see more options. If the remote stick is available the behaviour is slightly different.

  • Page 70: Task Edit

    MOVE DN is used to move selected point downwards within task. 5.7.2 Task Creation Make sure that at least one way point file is loaded into the LX8000 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 LX8000.

  • Page 71: Modifying Zones

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 Press the CHAR>> button and the cursor will move to the second letter. Use the lower- right knob to select the second letter. If you want to return to the first letter turn the lower- left knob anticlockwise.

  • Page 72: Task Options

    Check Finish is 1000m below start when you are making a badge or record flight. If this option is checked the LX8000 will not navigate you to the finish point elevation, but to the altitude which is going to be 1000m below the start altitude.

  • Page 73: Gate Time

    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 LX8000 helps pilots to cross the start line at the correct altitude with correct ground speed. Enter Start alt.

  • Page 74: Saving A Task

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 75: Moving A Task Point

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 5.7.7 Moving a Task Point If at least one observation zone is defined as an assigned area, it is possible to move a point within this area. Moving a point will increase or decrease the total task length. Select the MOVE action within task mode.

  • Page 76: Variometer And Altimeter

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 6 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 77: Altimeter

    1 to 8 or OFF 6.2 Altimeter The altimeter of the LX8000 is temperature compensated from -20ºC up to + 60ºC. The altimeter is calibrated from 0 to 9000 m, but indication goes up to 16000 m. 6.2.1 IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure The LX8000 has an additional pressure sensor for altitude recording.

  • Page 78: Flying With The Lx8000

    7 Flying with the LX8000 To get the best out of the LX8000 it is important that some preparation is done prior to take- off. Trying to configure the instrument or set a task while flying is very hazardous especially in a competition.

  • Page 79: Set Elevation And Qnh

    7.1.4 Pre-flight Check After elevation setup the LX8000 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 80: Preparing A Task

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 7.1.5 Preparing a Task While it is advisable to prepare the task properly before taking off and thus avoid mistakes made in a haste, all the following actions, preparing, editing, loading and saving, can be done while in the air.
  • Page 81 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 Page 81 of 110...

  • Page 82: Flying A Task

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 Usually a task sheet with observation zone definitions matching the LX8000 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 83: Restarting Task

    The LX8000 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 84: Entering Assigned Area

    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 LX8000 is always taking into account the most optimal fix inside the assigned area for the total distance calculation.

  • Page 85: Task Finish

    Now it is safe to switch off the instrument. If a SD card or USB stick is currently inserted into the LX8000 the flight will automatically be copied to it. Please use regular methods to power down the LX8000. See Chapter 4.4 for details.

  • Page 86: Installation

    September 2011 8 Installation The LX8000 digital unit is installed in an aperture 93.5 mm wide and 81.5 mm high. 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 87: Installing The Lx8000

    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 LX8000 system and wait for the automatic fuse to cool down.
  • Page 88 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 8.2 Installing the LX8080 Prepare the cut-out in the instrument panel according to the drilling template. Remove the press-in covers from the four main rotary switches on the LX8080. While holding the knobs, slacken the screws with a screwdriver. Now the knobs can be removed (never use power to remove the knobs, you can damage rotary switches).

  • Page 89: Installation Of Options

    The LX8000 digital unit also powers all devices connected to the bus. An automatic fuse built into the LX8000 digital unit prevents damage to the digital unit should a short circuit in the wiring or in some attached device occurs.

  • Page 90: Ports And Wiring

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 8.4 Ports and Wiring 8.4.1 LX8000 Digital unit GPS antenna Network connector Flarm HF Flarm external DO NOT USE IT! antenna indicators, splitters … Main power supply USB memory stick Colibri Flight Connector to USB1 port...

  • Page 91: V5 Vario Unit Wiring

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 8.4.3 Main unit wiring (LX8000 and LX8080) LABEL: +12V DC IN 30 cm yellow LABEL:LX8000DS COMPASS LCDVARIO +12V white black shield shield RS485 - OUT + 12V DC OUT SUBD9 / female Data In...
  • Page 92 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 8.4.5 USB-D or analog unit wiring LX 9000 VARIO UNIT Wiring yellow LABEL:RS485 (green) +12V white 30 cm RS485 - IN LX9000 VARIO UNIT (Brown) black SUBD15 Connector / female SUBD9 / male shield...

  • Page 93: Firmware Update

    Please note that the update file and update code are a matching pair only applicable to a particular serial number. Once the update file is verified the LX8000 will reboot and the new firmware is ready for use. 9.2 Updating V5 or Vario indicator Start the LX8000 and go to the Setup->Password menu option.
  • Page 94 LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 The LX8000 will automatically search for an update file. If more than one update file is found a selection dialogue will appear. Select appropriate update file and wait until update will finish. Page 94 of 110...

  • Page 95: Options

    The Flarm module consists of following main parts: GPS receiver (common to both the LX8000 and Flarm), microcontroller unit, radio transceiver pressure altimeter and an optional external indicator. All electronic parts are integrated into the LX8000 cabinet. An exception is the radio communication antenna and the Flarm External Display. Some input is possible via the external display.

  • Page 96: Obstacles

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 To change the mode of operation, press the MODE button for approximately 2 seconds. If the radial LEDs run from top to bottom this means change over to nearest mode and vice versa. After any power off followed by power on the mode active before switching off will remain.

  • Page 97: Installation

    10.1.2.1 Functional Check After Installation After the LX8000 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 98: Flarm Update Procedure

    After installation you must verify the above functionality items 2, 3 and 11. 10.1.3 Flarm Update Procedure The Flarm update procedure is very much simplified since LX8000 version 2.2. The Flarm is updated via the SD card. From the Flarm web (www.flarm.com) Support / Updates page download the appropriate file and copy to the SD card (e.g.

  • Page 99: Adsb-Receiver (Trx-1090)

    Disconnect cable from the Flarm external display and connect the free cable to Port4 on the TRX-1090. Use the Colibri cable and connect it between PORT2 and Colibri port on LX8000. On the LX8000 go to the setup menu and choose Hardware->Flarm menu item. Change mode to Ext.(Colibri) for LX8000 or Ext.(PC) for LX8080.
  • Page 100 Using the TRX-Tool program you should configure also TRX-1090 to be used together with the LX8000. Run the TRX-Tool program and connect the TRX-1090 to PC using a USB cable. Select Port4 tab and change connected equipment to LX8000 (or FLARM without RX line connected).

  • Page 101: Rear Seat Device (Lx8000D)

    To set up data which is going to be received from the LX8000D, enter the “Rear seat device” menu on LX8000 digital unit (see Chapter 5.1.12.5). To define which data is going to be received from the LX8000 go to “Front seat device” menu in the LX8000D unit (see Chapter 5.1.12.5).

  • Page 102: Cable Wiring

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 other device. Please note that it is not necessary to have this way point in your databases as the complete way point information is sent. If Waypoint is not checked it is still possible to send a target to other device using the SEND action in way point mode.

  • Page 103: Level Adjustments

    10.4 AHRS The LX AHRS system is designed for VFR use only. These instruments are not intended for use in type certificated aircraft. LXNAV makes no claim as to the suitability of its products in connection with FAR 91.205. 10.4.1 Installation AHRS shall be installed as close as possible to aircraft center of gravity.

  • Page 104: Compass Module

    The compass module is an electronic compass device (magnetic field sensor) which was developed for the LX8000. The LX8000 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 105: Installation Of The Compass Module

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 Wind True airspeed and true heading Ground speed and ground track 10.5.1 Installation of the Compass Module The device consists of two parts: a compass sensor and an electronic device. Pay attention to the flight direction arrow and install the compass unit horizontally. All connections are plug-and-play so no mistake is possible.

  • Page 106: Adjusting The Compass Module

    LX8000 (LX8080) 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 107: Final Check

    The error should now be less than 1° – 2° (better to have 1° ). If the errors are larger than one should search for faults in the installation or in the adjustment procedure. When the final test is satisfactory your LX8000 is ready to calculate the wind with the compass method.

  • Page 108: Secondary Vario Indicators

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 climb/cruise change over. Both the PTT and climb/cruise buttons are wired separately. All remaining buttons are connected to the built-in microcontroller and only four wires should be connected to the RS485 system bus. A very small interface printed circuit board connects four wires coming out of the stick to the 485 System bus.

  • Page 109: Revision History

    LX8000 (LX8080) Version 2.6 September 2011 11 Revision History April 2008 Initial release of owner manual May 2008 Update to firmware version 1.0. Added firmware update procedure December Update to firmware version 1.1. 2008 Added LX800D manipulation and wiring diagram March 2009 Update to firmware version 2.0.

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