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LXNAV LX90 Series User Manual

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GPS-Navigation System with variometer
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  • Page 1 LX90xx LX80xx GPS-Navigation System with variometer Version 5.00 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

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Important Notices Limited Warranty Basics The LX9xx/LX80xx series at a glance 2.1.1 Display Unit Features 2.1.2 V9 Vario Unit Features 2.1.3 V8 Vario Unit Features 2.1.4 V80 Vario Unit Features 2.1.5 Interfaces 2.1.6 Internal Options 2.1.7 External Options 2.1.8...
  • Page 4 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.1.5 ETA/ETE Calculation 5.1.1.6 Soaring Start* 5.1.2 Flight Recorder 5.1.3 Vario Parameters* 5.1.4 Display 5.1.5 Files and Transfers 5.1.5.1 Uploading User Airspace and Waypoints 5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database 5.1.5.3 Managing Airspace 5.1.5.4 Managing Waypoints 5.1.5.5 Managing Airports 5.1.5.6...
  • Page 5 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.12.13 Engine * 5.1.12.14 Network* 5.1.12.15 Flaps* 5.1.12.16 Battery Types* 5.1.13 Polar and Glider* 5.1.14 Profiles and Pilots 5.1.15 Language 5.1.16 Passwords 5.1.17 Admin mode 5.1.18 About Information Mode 5.2.1 GPS Status Page 5.2.2 Position Report 5.2.3 Satellite Sky View 5.2.4...
  • Page 6 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.7.4 Modifying Zones 5.7.5 Task Options 5.7.5.1 Gate Time 5.7.5.2 Below Altitude Start Procedure 5.7.5.3 Maximum Start Speed and/or Maximum Start Altitude 5.7.6 Saving a Task 5.7.7 Loading a Task 5.7.8 Moving a Task Point Navigational page layout Edit page layout Creating new symbol...
  • Page 7 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Options 11.1 Flarm 11.1.1 Installation 11.1.2 Flarm Update Procedure 11.1.3 Uploading Obstacles 11.1.4 Flarm update procedure with FLARMtool from PC 11.1.5 Uploading obstacles with FlarmTool from PC 11.1.6 Uploading FlarmNet Files 11.2 External Flarm or Power Flarm 11.2.1 Installation 11.3...

  • Page 8: Important Notices

    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.

  • Page 9: Basics

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Basics 2.1 The LX9xx/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.

  • Page 10: V9 Vario Unit Features

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  6 or 8 push buttons and 4 rotary switches (knobs) are used for input, which comprise the well-known LX user interface. Optionally a remote stick is available for more comfort.  Portrait or landscape orientation. (Portrait orientation is not available on LX80xx models) ...

  • Page 11: V8 Vario Unit Features

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 2.1.3 V8 Vario Unit Features  ARM Cortex-M4 processor running on 160MHz  2.5'' QVGA sunlight readable screen with 1200nits  QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight readable display  Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed ...

  • Page 12: Interfaces

    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.

  • Page 13: Simulator

    There are two options to stay in condition and familiar with your system. LXSim is 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 5.1.15).

  • Page 14: Technical Data

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 2.1.9 Technical Data 2.1.9.1 LX9000 System  Power input 10-16 V DC  Consumption at 12 V: o 250 mA - minimum brightness without audio and options. o 260 mA - minimum brightness without audio and with Flarm. o 470 mA - maximum brightness without audio and options.

  • Page 15: Lx8080

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 o 290 mA - minimum brightness without audio and options. o 300 mA - minimum brightness without audio and with Flarm. o 380 mA - maximum brightness without audio and options. o 390 mA - maximum brightness without audio and with Flarm. o 160 mA –...

  • Page 16: Packing Lists

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Packing Lists 3.1 LX90xx with Flarm Option  LX9000, LX9050 or LX9070 main display unit  V9 vario unit (optional V80 or V8)  Main power cable for main display unit  Cable for vario unit ...

  • Page 17: Lx80Xxd

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  V9 vario unit (optional V80 or V8)  Main power cable for main display unit  Cable for vario unit  SD card  Barograph calibration chart  GPS antenna  Hex key “Inbus” 3.6 LX80xxD ...

  • Page 18: System Description

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 System Description The main display unit of LX90xx series can be mounted at portrait or landscape orientation. Only After installing the main display unit, the orientation must be defined via the Display menu (see Chapter 5.1.4). The main display unit of LX80xx series can be mounted only in landscape mode.
  • Page 19 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 19 of 166...

  • Page 20: Portrait Orientation

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 4.1.2 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. The V80 vario unit is having three buttons to toggle between screens.

  • Page 21: Switching On The Unit

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 4.2 Switching on the Unit After a short press of the power-on button the main display unit and vario unit 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 22: Text Edit Control

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 23: Spin Control

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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. 4.3.4 Selection Control Selection boxes, also known as combo boxes on Windows operating system, are used to...

  • Page 24: Font Selector

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 25: Pull Down Menu

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 4.3.9 Pull down menu Pull down menu is used to select one of the options. Press button several times to select appropriate item of turn PAGE selector knob. Pull down menu will automatically close after few seconds.
  • Page 26 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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.

  • Page 27: Operating Modes

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 called MODE selector. The diagram below shows the mode structure of the LX9000 running in portrait screen. ...
  • Page 28 It is also possible to customise selected navigational pages using STYLE menu option. Refer to Chapter 6 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 device itself and is available at no charge on our web pages.

  • Page 29: Setup Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1 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.

  • Page 30: Safety Altitude

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.1.2 Safety Altitude This setting is the altitude reserve or safety altitude and is the height that the instrument adds to the final glide altitude required so that the glider arrives over the final glide destination at the selected safety altitude.

  • Page 31: Flight Recorder

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.2 Flight Recorder The main display 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 32: Vario Parameters

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 33: Display

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Relative filter sets a time constant of relative vertical speed filter (also known as supper netto vertical speed). The value can be up to 20 times bigger than vario needle filter. Default value is same as vario needle filter. Netto time defines the integration period for the average netto vertical speed in seconds.

  • Page 34: Files And Transfers

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.5 Files and Transfers The Files and transfer menu is used to manage the waypoint, airspace and airport databases, recorded flights, flight declaration and PDF documents. Within a profile user can selected different airport databases, airspace and waypoint files. Selected files can be stored inside main display unit or on inserted SD card or USB stick.

  • Page 35: Uploading Airspace And Airports Database

    5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database LXNAV distributes free of charge airport and airspace database for the whole world. The airport and airspace database is regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the database can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com.
  • Page 36 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 To delete airspace file select the airspace item and press the DELETE button. Delete action must be confirmed. Only user airspace files can be removed. Press TO USB button to copy selected airspace to USB stick. Press TO SD button to copy selected airspace to SD card.

  • Page 37: Managing Waypoints

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Press EDIT to edit data for the selected zone. Airspace type, class and altitude borders can be modified in this dialogue. 5.1.5.4 Managing Waypoints Select the Waypoints and Tasks menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available waypoint files will be shown on the screen.

  • Page 38: Managing Airports

    If an error is suspected in our database please notify us via email info@lxnav.com. If you wish to add additional airports to the system an ordinary waypoint file should be created and uploaded as a waypoint file or use the LXAsapt editor program to modify the airport database.

  • Page 39: Managing Airports Using The Lx Asapt Editor

    5.1.5.6 Managing Airports Using the LX Asapt editor 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're interested in. View and edit all details of the airports, add charts, photos (from files or clipboard) and any other information you would like associated with them.

  • Page 40: Managing Maps

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.5.7 Managing Maps Main display unit is preloaded with terrain and vector map data for complete Earth. However it is also possible to use scanned (rasterized) maps as background of navigational screen. Next two images are showing example of scanned ICAO map and satellite imagery. The system is supporting two file formats: CMR file format provided by SeeYou software from Naviter.

  • Page 41: Managing Flights

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 When a map file from USB or SD card is selected, it will be available only, if SD card or USB stick is inserted in main display unit. QMP maps are generated by IFOS and will work only on system with serial number is same as registered serial number on QMP map.

  • Page 42: Formatting A Sd Card

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 On the screen pilot, glider and task information are shown. Press the SAVE button to save the declaration onto a SD card or USB stick. Press the LOAD button for loading. If Nano flight recorder is connected to USB port, TO NANO button will appear. Press it to transfer declaration to Nano flight recorder.
  • Page 43 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Select the PDF READER menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available PDF documents will be shown on the screen. Select desired document using PAGE selector. Press DELETE button to delete selected document. Press LOAD button to upload selected document to internal memory.

  • Page 44: Graphics

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 MODE selector to move left/right on the selected page. Press GOTO button to navigate to specific page. A goto dialog will be open. Use PAGE or ZOOM selector to select desired page It is also possible to set four independ bookmarks. Press BMARK1 to open bookmark drop down menu.

  • Page 45: Terrain And Map

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.6.1 Terrain and Map The main display unit is pre-loaded with terrain and vector maps for the Earth. database includes: elevation contour lines, water bodies, roads, highways, railways, big cities and a digital elevation model. The database is derived from the OSM free database. The database cannot be modified by the user.

  • Page 46: Airspace

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 If you have checked shadows and you are flying on flat areas with elevation close to MSL or below, on terrain will be displayed black spots. Black spots will disappear, if you uncheck shadows. Check Show raster maps, if you would like to see also scanned maps (See also chapter 5.1.5.7).

  • Page 47: Waypoints And Airports

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.6.3 Waypoints and Airports The waypoint and airport look and feel is defined in this dialogue. Check the show waypoints item to enable waypoints and airports display in navigational pages. If this item is unchecked no waypoints will be displayed. If duplicates is checked, duplicated points might be shown on map, when same waypoint(airfield) is defined in user file as in airport database.

  • Page 48: Glider And Track

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Define minimum runway length and minimum runway width to filter our 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, they are not usable. Press the DEFAULT button to reset these settings back to default.
  • Page 49 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Check the Show current track item if you would like to see your current ground track vector. Track colour and width defines the colour and width of the current track vector. Selected target and current position are connected with a magenta line. Check Show target if you would like to see this line.

  • Page 50: Thermal Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.6.5 Thermal mode When entering thermal, display unit can enter special page, which is called thermal page. See chapter 6 or LX Styler manual how to define thermal page. Check Enabled to enable thermal page option. Displayed path on thermal page can be different from the one defined in Glider and track dialog.

  • Page 51: Task

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 area. 100% means completely transparent and only the outline will be drawn. 0% means completely solid (not recommended). Check the Show km lines item to see lines which indicate what will be the size of the completed triangle.

  • Page 52: Flarm

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.6.8 Flarm The system can be equipped with the internal or external FLARM module. If your device 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 5.1.12.6.

  • Page 53: Statistics

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.6.9 Statistics In this menu you can define how many thermals are visible in statistics mode. Page 53 of 166...

  • Page 54: Sounds

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.7 Sounds* In the Sounds setup page audio settings, voice settings and alarms settings for the vario unit can be modified. Volume can be also controlled using upper left rotary knob. Rotating it will directly change volume for sounds, which is currently being played. For example, if voice message is being played, voice message volume will be set.

  • Page 55: Audio Settings

    SC volume item is visible only for variometer before V5 variometer, where it was not possible to separately set volume for speed to fly mode and for climb mode. It is highly recommended to upgrade variometer to newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Page 55 of 166...

  • Page 56: Voice

    Mixed item is visible only for variometer before V5 variometer, where it was not possible to separately set volume for voice messages. It is highly recommended to upgrade variometer to newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Volume level (loudness) can be also set with volume rotary knob, when messages are being played 5.1.7.3...
  • Page 57 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Frequency and Periods define the length and pitch of alarm. Press DEMO button to play alarm sound. Change volume to define loudness of alarm. Volume level (loudness) can be also set with volume rotary knob, when alarm is being played Page 57 of 166...

  • Page 58: Observation Zones

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.8 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 mean bearing (Angle12).
  • Page 59 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 increase the radius by 0.1 of the selected distance units and the ZOOM selector knob to increase the radius by 5. If Line is not checked the Angle1 parameter will define the basic shape of the observation zone.

  • Page 60: Optimization

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.9 Optimization During flight the system 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. Use the value three for FAI free flight optimisation.

  • Page 61: Airspace Warnings

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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. Second warning (red) will be raised when a projected position of flight is computed to cross airspace zone and the glider is already in the buffer zone in the vertical or horizontal directions.

  • Page 62: Altitude Warning

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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. If the projected altitude is greater than the set altitude, an altitude warning will be raised.

  • Page 63: Flarm Warnings

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.10.3 Flarm Warnings Flarm warnings will be raised only when system is receiving FLARM data from 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. There are three types of warnings: ...

  • Page 64: Time Alarm

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Picture above shows typical Flarm warning with graphical presentation and relative bearing of object. Press CLOSE to dismiss warning, CIRC.OFF to dismiss for time of circling and 1min to dismiss all Flarm warnings for one minute. 5.1.10.4 Time Alarm Use this dialogue to define three independent time alarms that will be triggered at specified...

  • Page 65: Units

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.11 Units 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 ...

  • Page 66: Hardware

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.12 Hardware* Use this menu to define hardware properties such as total energy compensation, vario indicators layout, compass calibration, FLARM module settings, AHRS settings, NMEA output and data which will be exchanged between the rear and front display units. Some items may be greyed out when the selected option is not available.
  • Page 67 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.12.1.1 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 compenstaion...
  • Page 68 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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. This input wire is set open (not grounded) as a factory default on delivery. 5.1.12.1.3 Airspeed Offset Some gliders are having quite big difference between calibrated airspeed and indicated...

  • Page 69: Vario Indicator Setup

    LXNAV is highly recommending upgrading old LCD or USB-D type of vario unit to latest technology vario unit. Please contact local dealer or LXNAV for more details.

  • Page 70: Indicator I8/I80

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Mechanical needle displays vario, netto, relative or speed to fly value. It can be setup separately for climb mode or cruising mode. Printed scale can be chosen in range from -5 to 5 or from -10 to 10. Within software range can be set to 2.5, 5, 10m/s or 5, 10, 20kts or 500, 1000, 2000fpm.
  • Page 71 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Indicator basic screen is split into two parts, white ring with needle and vario scale. Additionally to needle, blue MacCready triangle, green thermal average T and red diamond for 20 seconds average are shown. In the middle four user-customizable numbers are shown.

  • Page 72: Lcd And Usb-D Vario Indicator

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.12.5 LCD and USB-D Vario indicator* This is type of the older vario indicator. An LCD vario indicator or USB-D vario indicator consists of:  Needle  Two numerical displays (upper and lower).  Labels and indicators. These following functions can be set (see next picture): ...

  • Page 73: Flarm

    At the moment only KRT2 from Avionik Dittel is supported. 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 new target is selected in navigational mode.

  • Page 74: Compass

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Ext. (Colibri) (only on LX8000 old model)– 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.)  Ext. (PC) – Use this mode, when you want to receive externally connected Flarm on PC port.
  • Page 75 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Compass will be enabled if check box Enable compass is ticked. If you would like to perform in-flight calibration, check Enable in-flight calibration. It is not recommended to do in-flight calibration in very turbulent conditions. Press ALIGN button to align compass with AHRS, which is built-in V9 vario.

  • Page 76: Rear Seat Or Front Seat

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Keep rotating glider until progress reaches 100%. Calibration will automatically exit and compass calibration is finished. Check compass directions afterwards, they should be within +/-2 degrees. Press PTT on radio to see if there is any deviation in magnetic heading. If more error is observed, install compass in different place and repeat calibration procedure.

  • Page 77: Remote Stick

    When a remote stick is connected to the system, it is possible to define type of remote stick via this menu. In case LXNAV remote stick with six buttons is connected, user can specify functionality of function button. There are several options available for function button: ...

  • Page 78: Ahrs

    Data is divided into three groups:  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.

  • Page 79: Engine

    ON all the time, on ground only or off completely. Use Wi-Fi state to define state. SMTP Settings are used to configure server for sending email. It is recommend to leave it as LXNAV, however user server can be configured. More options will be displayed in case of other type of server Press LIST button to view list of all available networks.

  • Page 80: Lx90Xx/Lx80Xx Version 5.0 June

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Press SCAN to scan for new networks. Use EDIT to enter password for selected network and to connect to it. Use prefered Wi-Fi network option, if you would like to connect to this network only. Press CONNECT to connect to this network and press FORGET to forget this network.

  • Page 81: Flaps

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.12.15 Flaps* When flap sensor is installed, use this menu to set flaps position. Use page selector to select desired flap position. Press SET button to set position. Continue with procedure for all flap positions. When all flap positions are set, a green dot will be displayed with current flap position.

  • Page 82: Polar And Glider

    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.

  • Page 83: Profiles And Pilots

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015   Empty glider weight Pilot weight Water ballast  overload REFERENCE glider weight Pilot weight is set in the Flight recorder menu (see Chapter 5.1.2). Ballast dump rate is used for calculation of water dump rate. If dump rate is specified and water dump input is installed, system can measure amount of dumped water and thus automatically adjust ballast.
  • Page 84 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Use this dialogue to add a new profile, delete a profile, load/save a profile, copy device settings, change name for an existing profile and to activate a profile. The active profile is the profile which is currently being used. Select a profile using PAGE selector knob. Press TO USB or TO SD for the profile will be stored to a USB stick or SD card.
  • Page 85 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 free of charge from our web pages www.lxnav.com. For more information about LXStyler please refer to the LXStyler manual. If new profile is created with LX Styler, it will have default device settings. However, it is possible to copy device settings from profile to another profile.

  • Page 86: Language

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.15 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.

  • Page 87: Admin Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.1.17 Admin mode Admin mode is very powerful tool to disable particular functionality of the system for normal users. It is designed for club usage, where one person is taking care of all instruments. To enable Administration mode, check Enable admin mode check box. Next step is to enter and re-enter administration password.

  • Page 88: About

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Use rear/front seat menu, user can not use this menu.  Use NMEA output menu, user can not use this menu.  Use Polar menu, user can not modify any glider parameters  Use Profiles menu, user can not modify Profiles at all. He can change profile only by restarting the device.

  • Page 89: Information Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.2 Information Mode Information mode consists of four pages; GPS status page, position report page, satellite sky view page and network status page. Use the PAGE selector 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 90: Position Report

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 91: Network Status

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.2.4 Network status Network status information is given on this page. Press LIST button to list available networks. Press SETTINGS button to set up network properties. See also chapter 5.1.12.14. 5.3 Near Mode A list of all landable waypoints and airports is shown in this mode. The default sorting order of the items is by arrival altitude.

  • Page 92: Statistics Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Small rectangle in bottom right corner of point icons indicates that selected point is having images. Red cross is drawn over icon, when length or width of the landing point is small than one defined in Setup. See also chapter 5.1.6.3 5.4 Statistics Mode The Statistics mode operates in two different ways.

  • Page 93: Logbook

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.4.1 Logbook If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the main display unit the user can copy a selected flight to it. Select the desired flight using the PAGE selector knob and then press the appropriate button.

  • Page 94: Statistics During Flight

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.4.2 Statistics during flight Main statistics page is split into two parts. In top part, last four thermals are shown. Thermal average is shown below each thermal column. Thermals are coloured based on MacCready value. Red colour means that thermal average was 0.5 m/s or more above current MacCready setting.

  • Page 95: Detailed Task Statistics

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Flight statistics displays data for whole flight. Dis.flown is the optimised distance. XC speed is average speed corrected for altitude difference. Average vario is used in this calculation.  Task statistics displays data for the started task. Distance flown is the distance that has already been flown on the task.

  • Page 96: Airport Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5 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. 5.5.1 Initial Navigation Page Battery...

  • Page 97: Final Glide Symbol

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 rectangle will be displayed on the magenta line. The green rectangle represents the position from where you will achieve the final glide with current altitude and current MacCready setting. The yellow rectangle represents the position from where you will achieve the final glide with current altitude and MacCready zero.

  • Page 98: Second Navigation Page

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 99: Fourth Navigation Page

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5.4 Fourth Navigation Page The fourth navigational page is combination of FLARM radar screen and some additional altitude data. The internal pressure sensor altitude is shown as AltIGC. AltInv shows the altitude in opposite units to those defined in the Units setup. OAT is the outside temperature, Pot.Temp is the potential temperature and Battery displays the current voltage The estimated time of arrival and estimated time established are displayed at the bottom...

  • Page 100: Button Actions

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5.6 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. If the remote stick is available the behaviour is slightly different.
  • Page 101 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Team will open dialogue, where pilot can enter team code of his partner. Team code is compatible with SeeYou Mobile application.  Flarm will display a list with all visible Flarm objects. You can select one and use it for navigational purposes.

  • Page 102: Select An Airport

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5.6.1 Select an Airport There are four different methods of selecting an airport. They are called filter mode, list mode, map mode and history mode. You can toggle between these four modes by pressing the METHOD button several times. Filter mode Selecting an airport in filter mode is straightforward.
  • Page 103 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 By default the main display unit 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. Select the desired countries and press CLOSE.
  • Page 104 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Map mode In map mode, airports are selected directly on the map. Rotate PAGE selector knob to select an airport. Details of selected airport will be drawn next to it. In upper-left corner of screen current sort method is shown.

  • Page 105: Maccready, Ballast And Bugs Settings

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5.6.2 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 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.
  • Page 106 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 A map can have north, east, west or south orientation. These orientations are fixed and are not changed with glider position. Additionally to this orientation there are several more which will rotate the map as the glider position changes: ...

  • Page 107: Wind

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 “Options stored to memory (1)” Press button MEM 1 for a long time. A message will be displayed and the settings are stored. Change the settings a little bit. Press button MEM 2 “Options stored to memory (2)” for long time.

  • Page 108: Airspace

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Use the EDIT button to manually enter wind data. If a new wind direction is entered all wind directions in range from start altitude to end altitude will be modified. The same procedure is used for wind speed. The user can also disable or enable a particular wind method.

  • Page 109: Xpdr

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Waypoint data can be modified. Refer to Chapter 5.6.1 for more details. Press the OK button to save a marked waypoint or press CANCEL to exit without saving. Press GOTO button to navigate immediately to selected point. 5.5.6.7 Xpdr This dialog will be available only when 232 Bridge is installed and used as a transponder...

  • Page 110: Radio

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5.6.8 Radio This dialog will be available only when 232 Bridge is installed and used as a radio bridge. In dialog active and standby frequency are shown, transmit status and volume control are shown. Press SET FREQ button to swap active and standby frequency. Press SQ to toggle volume control between volume, squelch and vox.

  • Page 111: Flarm

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5.6.10 Flarm Press the Flarm button to view the list of other aircraft received by Flarm. A list with all received aircraft since the last switch on is shown. The list is sorted by distance. Move through Flarm targets using PAGE selector button. Press SELECT button to mark selected target as favourite target.

  • Page 112: Pan

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 11.1.6) and then register at FlarmNet. 5.5.6.11 Pan mode is a special mode where you can freely move around the map;...

  • Page 113: Rotate Fai Area

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.5.6.12 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 be grey-out. 5.5.6.13 Layout Use this option to modify layout of navigational page. See chapter 6 for detailed explanation.

  • Page 114: Waypoint Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.6 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. Navigational pages can be customised using LXStyler.

  • Page 115: Editing Waypoints

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Layout will run page layout editor. In layout editor, it is possible to modify layout of current navigational page.  Night will reduce backlight to level acceptable for flying in very dark conditions. LX9000 switching off ...

  • Page 116: New Waypoint

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.6.2 New Waypoint Select this option if you want to add new a waypoint to the active waypoints file. If no waypoints file is selected a new waypoint file will be created with name default.cup. A “Do you want to copy from airport?”...

  • Page 117: Task Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 stored waypoints or airports. A task can also be loaded from stored tasks.
  • Page 118 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 119: Task Edit

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Map is used to change quickly and modify map parameters – see Chapter 5.5.6.3 for more details.  Wind will open a dialogue where wind changes with altitude are shown, wind can be set and methods for wind calculation are shown. See Chapter 5.5.6.4 for more details. ...

  • Page 120: Task Creation

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  There are three different methods of creating task. List mode. Detailed list mode and map mode. Press VIEW button to change method.  STARTS will open new dialogue, where user can enter multiple start points. ...
  • Page 121 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 is shown. When on ground time needed from start is shown in last column. On ground calculation for time needed is based on MacCready theory only and it does not take into account wind. If task time is entered, delta time is displayed in last row. Once task is started time needed will change to estimated time of arrival to point.

  • Page 122: Map Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Press VIEW button to change view from list to detailed list view. In detailed list view also latitude and longitude for selected task point are given. Press VIEW button once more to enter map edit mode. 5.7.2.1 Map mode In map mode, it is possible to create task on map.

  • Page 123: Multiple Start Points

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 5.7.3 Multiple start points On some competitions, multiple start points are used for start. Press STARTS button to open multiple starts dialog. First start point will be grey out. This is point, which is defined in task. Add as many start points as required.

  • Page 124: Task Options

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Fixed: mostly used for assigned areas.  Next: orients the observation zone in direction of the outgoing leg. This is usually used for start.  Prev: orients the zone in direction of the incoming leg and is usually used for the finish. ...

  • Page 125: Gate Time

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 and finish zone. Start out the top will enable detection of start, when leaving start sector from the top of it. The Navigate to nearest point option is very useful and actually a must if a finish cylinder is used with a significantly large radius.

  • Page 126: Maximum Start Speed And/Or Maximum Start Altitude

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 The lower number shows the difference to the set altitude. Negative values mean altitudes below set altitude. The upper yellow number indicates the number of seconds left to be below the set altitude. Chevrons indicate meters below or above required altitude. Each “You were XX seconds below YYYYm!”...

  • Page 127: Saving A Task

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 The upper yellow number shows the current ground speed and the chevrons indicate if you have to slow down or you may speed up. In the picture above we are 118 meters above the glide to start altitude. Our speed is 111 km/h and the chevrons show that we can speed up.

  • Page 128: Moving A Task Point

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 It is also possible to delete tasks from the active waypoint file. Press the DELETE button to delete the selected task. Tasks can be sorted by start point, task distance and task description. Press the SORT button to toggle the sort method.

  • Page 129: Navigational Page Layout

    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 LX Styler manual for more details)  LAYOUT option on main display unit, where you can modify selected navigational page.

  • Page 130: Creating New Symbol

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Use PAGE selector knob to move symbol left and right and ZOOM selector knob to move symbol up and down. Rotate MODE selector knob to select other symbols. There are several actions available via speed buttons: ...

  • Page 131: Navboxes

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015  Map and Plane will add map and aircraft symbol to the page.  Orientation symbol is showing direction of north.  Final glide symbol shows current MacCready setting and information about required altitude. It is highly recommended to include this symbol on navigational page. ...
  • Page 132 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 change displayed units and also hide them. There is a lot of navboxes available. See following table for more details. Title Description Title Description 60'.Sp Last 60 minutes speed RawIGC Altitude raw (IGC) Height above ground Req.Mc Required MacCready to target Airport...

  • Page 133: Aircraft Symbol

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Location Where am I location tskE Task required glide ratio LON/LAT Longitude and Latitude tVario Average vario for task MacCready Value UTC time METAR Target parsed METAR VarA Averaged vertical speed METAR Target raw METAR Vario Current vertical speed Netto...

  • Page 134: Artificial Horizon

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 6.2.6 Artificial Horizon Artificial horizon symbol together with speed tape and altitude tape make a very sophisticated primary flight display out your main display unit. Shape of symbol can be customized as well. You can also enable to display sky directions with checking “Show compass”...

  • Page 135: Flap Tape

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 ® 6.2.9 Flap tape Flap tape displays current and required flap position. Scale of flap tape matches airspeed tape. Magenta pointer shows required flap settings. White pointer shows selected flap position. Selected flap position band is coloured with green colour, when matching flaps are set. When wrong flaps are set, then selected flap band will be coloured red.

  • Page 136: History

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 6.2.12 History With History symbol you can see flown path of whole flight or just some last minutes of it. By default it shows complete flight. Symbol displays altitude of aircraft and terrain. Circling in left direction is coloured in orange and circling in right is displayed in yellow colour.

  • Page 137: G-Meter

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 displays current mode. When in Vario mode a circular arrow will be drawn and in SC mode straight ascending line will be shown. Red diamond shows average vertical speed. Blue arrow shows current MacCready value. Green T pointer shows last thermal average value.
  • Page 138 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 group defines properties of navboxes, which have only a single line. In last group background on navigational page is defined. You can set current page in mode as thermal page by pressing THERMAL button. Button will become disabled which means that current page is thermal page.

  • Page 139: Thermal Mode

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Thermal mode System can automatically switch to thermal mode. When glider enters thermal, device will switch to thermal page and zoom will adjust according to setting in this dialog. There can be only one page set as thermal for airport mode, waypoint mode and task mode.

  • Page 140: Flying With The System

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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.

  • Page 141: Set Elevation And Qnh

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 8.1.3 Set Elevation and QNH This setting is crucial for final glide calculation: therefore pay careful attention to it. The instrument will offer elevation from the terrain database based on current latitude and longitude. Elevation will mostly be within few meters from the current elevation. Use the PAGE selector knob to fine-tune the elevation.

  • Page 142: Preparing A Task

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Use the PAGE selector knob to modify the MacCready setting. Refer to Chapter 5.5.6.2 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. 8.1.5 Preparing a Task While it is advisable to prepare the task properly before taking off and thus avoid mistakes...
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  • Page 144: Flying A Task

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Usually a task sheet with observation zone definitions matching the system 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 145 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Ground speed and pressure altitude are also shown in the message. At the bottom two buttons are displayed. Use the CLOSE button if this was not a valid start and you want to remove the message from screen. If message is removed it will appear again next time you leave the start zone.

  • Page 146: Restarting Task

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 On next valid start, task will advance to first point automatically and message “Task started” will be displayed. 8.2.2 Restarting Task If for some reason you decide to abandon the task and you would like to restart the task go to task mode and press any button.

  • Page 147: Entering Assigned Area

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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. 8.2.4 Entering Assigned Area Most probably when entering an assigned area auto advance is going to be turned off.

  • Page 148: Task Finish

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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.

  • Page 149: Procedure After Landing

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 8.3 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”...

  • Page 150: Updating Main Display Firmware

    Firmware Update Firmware updates of the main display unit, vario unit or vario indicator can be easily carried out using the SD Card. Please visit our webpage www.lxnav.com and send us a request for the firmware update. You can also subscribe to a newsletter to receive news about the system automatically.

  • Page 151: Updating Vario Unit Or Vario Indicator

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 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 main display unit will reboot and the new firmware is ready for use.
  • Page 152 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 10 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.

  • Page 153: Options

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 11 Options 11.1 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 Technologies from Switzerland. The Flarm module consists of following main parts: GPS receiver, microcontroller unit, radio transceiver pressure altimeter and optional an external indicator.

  • Page 154: Flarm Update Procedure

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 The antenna position must be mounted as vertical as possible. Use only the original antenna which is always delivered with the unit. Use the original cable to connect the main display unit to the antenna. Never use an antenna without the original aluminium ground plane.

  • Page 155: Flarm Update Procedure With Flarmtool From Pc

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 11.1.4 Flarm update procedure with FLARMtool from PC Go into password menu and enter password 42000. Following message will appear. Run Flarm tool and select communication port. Connect main display unit to your PC with LX5PC cable. In the same time Flarm tool will detect Flarm.

  • Page 156: Uploading Obstacles With Flarmtool From Pc

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 In case that Flarm stops working and update is not possible over described procedure with password 42000, use following recover procedure. In Flarm tool choose Recover and follow instructions. On LX8000 enter password 41000 When recover is finished press OK button. 11.1.5 Uploading obstacles with FlarmTool from PC Go into password menu and enter password 42000.

  • Page 157: Uploading Flarmnet Files

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 When finished, press OK button on LX8000. 11.1.6 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.

  • Page 158: Installation

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 11.2.1 Installation For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. External Flarm/Power Flarm can be connected to the main display unit with LX5FLARM cable. On main display unit side LX5FLARM is connected to 5 pin rounded connector. On the other side of LX5FLARM cable is 6 pin standard IGC RJ12 plug connector, which is plugged into Flarm/Power Flarm port.
  • Page 159 LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 To set up data which is going to be received from the rear seat device, enter the “Rear seat device” menu on Main display unit (see Chapter 5.1.12.9). To define which data is going to be received from the main display unit go to “Front seat device”...

  • Page 160: Remote Control

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 11.4 Remote Control Remote stick is available in three different versions. Normal one, with red starter button or with 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.

  • Page 161: Functions

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 11.4.1 Functions Function button Mode Right Joystick Blue dot button / Push=Enter /OK mode left Cancel / close Push to talk Remote stick has six push buttons and on multi-directional button in the middle. Move multi- directional button left and right to zoom in and out.

  • Page 162: Compass

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 Remote stick is connected to RS485 bus through RS485 splitter. Be careful to connect correct coloured wire to pin, which is marked with same colour. PTT wires are connected to radio push to talk input and SC wire is connected to Speed to fly input of vario unit.

  • Page 163: Flap Sensor

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 ® 11.6 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.

  • Page 164: Revision History

    LX90xx/LX80xx Version 5.0 June 2015 12 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. February Updates for firmware version 4.0.
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