Seite 1 LX90xx LX80xx GPS-Navigation System with Variometer Version 6.06 LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel +386 592 33 400 fax +386 599 33 522 info@lxnav.com www.lxnav.com •...
Seite 2: Inhaltsverzeichnis
2.1.4 V80 Vario Unit Features 2.1.5 Interfaces 2.1.6 Internal Options 2.1.7 External Options 2.1.8 Simulator 2.1.9 Technical Data 2.1.9.1 LX9000 System 2.1.9.2 LX9050 System 2.1.9.3 LX9070 System 2.1.9.4 LX8000 2.1.9.5 LX8080 2.1.10 Weight Packing Lists LX90xx with FLARM Option LX90xx...
Seite 3 Version 6.06 March 2018 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 (ASAPT) 5.1.5.3 Airspace 5.1.5.4 Airports 5.1.5.5 Waypoints and Tasks 5.1.5.6 Maps...
Seite 4 Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.10 Remote Stick* 5.1.11.11 AHRS* 5.1.11.12 NMEA Output 5.1.11.13 Engine * 5.1.11.14 Network* 5.1.11.15 Flaps* 5.1.11.16 Battery Types* 5.1.11.17 Analog Inputs 5.1.12 Polar and Glider* 5.1.13 Profiles and Pilots 5.1.14 Language 5.1.15 Passwords 5.1.16 Admin Mode 5.1.17 About Information Mode...
Seite 5 Version 6.06 March 2018 Button Actions 6.2.1.1 MacCready, Ballast and Bugs Settings 6.2.1.2 Map Settings 6.2.1.3 Wind 6.2.1.4 Airspace 6.2.1.5 Mark 6.2.1.6 Xpdr 6.2.1.7 Radio 6.2.1.8 Team 6.2.1.9 FLARM 6.2.1.10 6.2.1.11 Rotate FAI Area 6.2.1.12 Layout 6.2.1.13 Night Creating New Symbol 6.3.1 Navboxes 6.3.1.1...
Seite 6 Version 6.06 March 2018 7.1.5 Preparing a Task 7.1.5.1 Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) Flying a Task 7.2.1 Starting a Task 7.2.2 Restarting a Task 7.2.3 Over Turn Point 7.2.4 Entering Assigned Area 7.2.5 Moving Point Inside Assigned Area 7.2.6 Task Finish 7.2.7 Graphical Final Glide Assistants Procedure After Landing...
Seite 7: 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.
Seite 8: Sunburned Display Warranty
Version 6.06 March 2018 1.2 Sunburned Display Warranty Any kind of display including LXNAV instrument display screens can be damaged / burned by strong sunlight magnified by canopies in certain positions. We suggest you to cover your device from the direct sunlight, especially if the canopy is open.
Seite 9: Basics
• LX9050 model with 5.0” screen and 800x480 pixels resolution, • LX9000 model with 5.6” screen and 640x480 pixels resolution, • LX9070 model with 7.0” screen and 800x480 pixels resolution. A standard part of system is also the V8 vario unit. It is a most modern Variometer running...
Seite 10: Display Unit Features
Version 6.06 March 2018 2.1.1 Display Unit Features Extremely bright colour displays readable in all sunlight conditions with backlight automatically adapted using an ambient light sensor (ALS). • Using Linux operating system (not CE Windows) ensures fast and stable operation of the firmware.
Seite 11: V8 Vario Unit Features
Version 6.06 March 2018 • Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed • Inertial platform 3 axis digital +-6g accelerometer, 3 axis gyroscopes (for inertial vario, AHRS and wind calculation) • Smooth audio output • Audio equalizer • Integrated synthesized speech output •...
Seite 12: Interfaces
Version 6.06 March 2018 • 3.5'' (8.8 cm) sunlight readable screen with 1200nits. • QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight readable display. • ARM Cortex-M4 processor running on 160MHz. • Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed • inertial platform 3 axis digital +-6g accelerometer, 4 gyroscopes (for inertial vario, AHRS and wind calculation).
Seite 13: External Options
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.
Seite 14 Version 6.06 March 2018 flight simulator (www.condorsoaring.com) can be received via the RS232 port after entering suitable passwords (see Chapter 5.1.14). These features are extremely useful for pilots who want to learn about the system 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.
Seite 15: Technical Data
480 mA - maximum brightness without audio and with FLARM. o 160 mA – additional for a V8 vario unit. • Cut-out dimensions of the LX9000 display unit are 109 x 143 mm; outline dimensions: 113 x 145 x 38 mm exclusive connector. •...
Seite 16: Lx8000
• 80 mm (3") standard aircraft cut-out for the V80 vario unit; length 130 mm (exclusive connector). 2.1.10 Weight • LX9000 display unit: 650 g • LX9050 display unit: 515 g • LX9070 display unit: 650 g • LX8000 digital unit: 580 g •...
Seite 17: Packing Lists
Version 6.06 March 2018 Packing Lists 3.1 LX90xx with FLARM Option • LX9000, LX9050 or LX9070 main display unit • V8 vario unit (optional V80 or V9) • Main power cable for main display unit • Cable for vario unit •...
Seite 18: Lx80Xx
Version 6.06 March 2018 3.5 LX80xx • LX8000 or LX9080 main display unit • V8 vario unit (optional V80 or V9) • Main power cable for main display unit • Cable for vario unit • SD card • Barograph calibration chart •...
Seite 19: System Description
The main display unit of the LX80xx series can be mounted only in landscape mode. In this manual all screenshots are given for portrait orientation of the LX9000 system, which is most commonly used. However, all functionality is the same in any other configuration of system.
Seite 20 Version 6.06 March 2018 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 20 of 197...
Seite 21: Portrait Orientation
Version 6.06 March 2018 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/V8 vario unit has three buttons to toggle between screens.
Seite 22: Switching On The Unit
Version 6.06 March 2018 4.2 Switching on the Unit After a short press of the power-on button the main display 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.
Seite 23: Text Edit Control
Version 6.06 March 2018 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. Press the CHAR>>...
Seite 24: Spin Control
Version 6.06 March 2018 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 the Windows operating system, are used to...
Seite 25: Font Selector
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 26: Pull Down Menu
Version 6.06 March 2018 4.3.9 Pull Down Menu A pull-down menu is used to select one of the options. Press the button several times to select appropriate item of turn PAGE selector knob. Pull down menu will automatically close after few seconds. 4.4 Switching off Please use one of the following recommended methods for shutting down the LX90xx system:...
Seite 27 Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 28: Operating Modes
The main display unit has seven modes or main menus. All of them are selectable by rotating the upper-right knob which is also known as the MODE selector. The diagram below shows the mode structure of the LX9000 running in portrait screen. •...
Seite 29 It is also possible to customise selected navigational pages using the 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 the device itself and is available at no charge on our web pages.
Seite 30: Setup Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 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. Turn the bottom-left knob - ZOOM selector - or press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow on the remote stick to move faster over the menu.
Seite 31: Safety Altitude
Version 6.06 March 2018 altitude, care should be taken when changing the value as an incorrect setting can upset the final glide calculation. 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.
Seite 32: Flight Recorder
Version 6.06 March 2018 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. Select the recording interval and enter the pilot name.
Seite 33: Vario Parameters
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.3 Vario Parameters* This option is used to set the vario parameters. Following parameters are set: Vario needle filter sets a time constant of the vario needle. The value can be adjusted between 0.1 and 5 s with step 1.0 s or 0.1 s. Default value is 1.5 s. Vario sound filter sets a time constant of the vario sound.
Seite 34: Display
Version 6.06 March 2018 Relative filter sets a time constant of relative vertical speed filter (also known as super 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.
Seite 35: Files And Transfers
Version 6.06 March 2018 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, PDF documents and Checklists. Within a profile the user can selected different airport databases, airspace and waypoint files.
Seite 36: Uploading Airspace And Airports Database (Asapt)
5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database (ASAPT) LXNAV distributes free of charge airport and airspace database for the whole world. The airport and airspace database are regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the database can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com.
Seite 37: Airspace
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.5.3 Airspace Select the Airspace menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available airspace databases/files will be shown on screen. The distributed airspace databases are shown first followed by user airspace files, followed by airspace files on the SD card and finally airspace files on the USB stick.
Seite 38: 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.
Seite 39: Waypoints And Tasks
5.1.5.4.1 Managing Airports Using the LX Asapt Editor The LX Asapt Editor allows you to edit any LXNAV airport database distributed as asapt files. You can quickly filter the regions and find the airports you are interested in. View and edit all details of the airports, add charts, photos (from files or clipboard) and any other information you would like to have associated with them.
Seite 40 Version 6.06 March 2018 Multiple files can be selected. All checked files will be shown on the graphics page and used in the near mode calculation if the waypoint is of the proper type (airport or out landing place). However, only one file can be the active file. The active file is used for task creation.
Seite 41: Maps
Version 6.06 March 2018 Change the filename if required. Press TO USB for saving to the USB stick or press TO SD for saving to the SD card. CUP and CUPX files also store tasks. Tasks will also be uploaded to the main display unit.
Seite 42 Version 6.06 March 2018 Select the Maps menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all available map files will be shown on the screen. Multiple files can be selected. All checked files will be shown on the navigational page depending on the raster map setting.
Seite 43 Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.5.6.1.1 HGL-Install Procedure HGL terrain can be downloaded from www.lxnav.com. After downloading a selected HGL package you can install it via Setup->Password->insert 89891. The package will be unpacked into internal memory and available for selection in the Maps dialogue.
Seite 44 Version 6.06 March 2018 2. Download CIT files from: https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=kZiiy0ZzEanvinK8pQ0dYferQPHo4Htxu7V These files will also be automatically verified while being copied to your device. To prevent discovering a faulty download “on site” you can (optionally) verify downloaded files on your PC using a tool like HashCheck http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/ After installing HashCheck you can double click on the checksums.md5 file to automatically trigger verification of downloaded CIT files.
Seite 45 After exiting this dialogue, the device will automatically restart and when it starts again you can verify installed and used maps in the “About” dialogue. If you do not have enough space available and you wish to have the CITv2 maps, you should contact LXNAV about the HW/memory upgrade. Page 45 of 197...
Seite 46: Flights
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.5.7 Flights Select the Flights menu item and press the SELECT button. A list of all stored flights will be shown. The main display unit is capable of storing more than 1000 hours of flight logs. If a SD card or USB stick is inserted into the main display unit, flights can be copied to it when the corresponded button is pressed.
Seite 47: Update Databases
.obs (FLARM obstacle file) LXNAV distributes free of charge airport and airspace database throughout the whole world. The airport and airspace database are regularly maintained by LXNAV. The latest version of the database can be found on our webpage www.lxnav.com.
Seite 48 Version 6.06 March 2018 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 the desired document using the PAGE selector. Press the DELETE button to delete the selected document. Press the LOAD button to upload a selected document into internal memory.
Seite 49: Checklists
LXStyler is a special program designed for customising layout of navigational pages. It can be downloaded free of charge from our web page www.lxnav.com. For more information about LXStyler please refer to the LXStyler manual. Page 49 of 197...
Seite 50 Version 6.06 March 2018 Creating a checklist file • Open the latest version of LX Styler. • Click on FILE->NEW CHECKLISTS. • Select your instrument size and orientation. • Double click on the blank black page which will open the customization menu. •...
Seite 51 Version 6.06 March 2018 • Press save to save the checklist file on the PC/SD card or USB. The file has the extension .checklists • Go to LXxxxx instrument Files and Transfer ->Checklists and load the file from the SD card/USB stick. Page 51 of 197...
Seite 52 Version 6.06 March 2018 • The checklist is automatically added to the last page of the ATP/WPT and TSK screen. Page 52 of 197...
Seite 53: Graphics
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.6 Graphics This dialogue allows the user to define the appearance of the map in navigational mode. Select the Graphics menu item and press the SELECT button. A submenu will open. 5.1.6.1 Map and Terrain The main display unit is pre-loaded with terrain and vector maps for the entire planet Earth. The database includes: elevation contour lines, water bodies, roads, highways, railways, big cities and a digital elevation model.
Seite 54 Version 6.06 March 2018 Colours of terrain can be changed using different terrain colour schemes. The following colour schemes are available: • Mountain is the default setting with colours from green to white at 2000 m. • Flatland is a setting where colours are changing up to 1000 m. •...
Seite 55: Airspace
Version 6.06 March 2018 Check Show wind direction if you would like to see lines indicating the direction of the wind. 5.1.6.2 Airspace In this dialogue you can define the airspace map presentation. Check the Show airspace item to enable airspace displays within navigational pages. If this item is unchecked no airspace will be displayed.
Seite 56: Waypoints And Airports
Version 6.06 March 2018 You can set separately airspace colour and border for side view and map view if the option Copy styles to side view is not checked. Press the DEFAULT button to reset these settings back to default. 5.1.6.3 Waypoints and Airports The waypoint and airport look, and feel is defined in this dialogue.
Seite 57 Version 6.06 March 2018 The label is selected from following options: • Name: the waypoint name is shown. The name length item controls how the name is displayed. • Code: will display the ICAO code or short name. • Elevation: shows waypoint elevation. •...
Seite 58: Glider And Track
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.6.4 Glider and Track The navigational screen 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.
Seite 59: Thermal Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 Use Show glider range area to display the reachable area from the current altitude with current wind and MacCready settings. Use area colour and area border to define its properties. The area can be filled outside or inside. Glide ratio defines the past flown average efficiency which will be used for the average efficiency calculation for the glider range area.
Seite 60: Optimization
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.6.6 Optimization The main display unit calculates the optimised flown distance according to OLC or FAI rules in real-time during the flight (see Chapter 5.1.8). 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.
Seite 61: Task
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.6.7 Task Use this dialogue to define how a task is drawn in task mode. Task colour defines the colour of task lines. Obs.zone colour defines colours for observation zones. Use the ZOOM selector knob to change transparency of area. 0% means completely transparent and only the outline will be drawn.
Seite 62: Flarm
Version 6.06 March 2018 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 allow you to modify the presentation of the FLARM radar display. FLARM radar is not available if competition or privacy modes are active. Refer to Chapter 5.1.11.6.
Seite 63: Rain Radar
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.6.9 Rain Radar If the Wi-Fi module is installed the rain radar menu is also available. During flight there is a possibility to obtain real time rain radar pictures if the Wi-fi module is connected to the 3g hotspot and if the hotspot has mobile signal reception. Show rain radar will automatically show the radar picture layer over the map.
Seite 64: Sounds
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.7 Sounds* In the Sounds setup page audio settings, voice settings and alarms settings for the vario unit can be modified. The volume can be also controlled using the upper left rotary knob. Rotating it will directly change the volume for sounds which are currently being played. For example, if a voice message is being played the voice message volume will be set.
Seite 65: Audio Settings
It is highly recommended to upgrade such Variometer to a newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Page 65 of 197...
Seite 66: Voice
It is highly recommended to upgrade such variometers to a newer one. Please contact info@lxnav.com for more details. Volume level (loudness) can be also set with volume rotary knob whilst messages are being played.
Seite 67: Observation Zones
Version 6.06 March 2018 Volume level (loudness) can be also set with volume rotary knob whilst an alarm is being played. 5.1.7.4 Observation Zones This menu defines the default observation zone geometry. The following items can be chosen: start zone, turn point zone, finish zone and templates. Each type of observation zone is defined with two angles, two radii and a mean bearing (Angle12).
Seite 68 Version 6.06 March 2018 If the Line checkbox is checked the sector will become a line type of observation zone. The Radius 1 parameter defines half the line length. Use the PAGE selector knob to increase the radius by 0.1 of the selected distance units and the ZOOM selector knob to increase the radius by 5.
Seite 69: Optimization
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.8 Optimization During flight the system optimises the flown path according to OLC or FAI rules. Use this dialogue to change the way the 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.
Seite 70: Airspace Warnings
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.9.1 Airspace Warnings Airspace warnings are the most complex ones. An airspace warning is activated by two triggers; the first warning (orange) will be given when a projected position of flight for period, which is defined in the Time item, is computed to cross an airspace zone. The second warning (red) will be raised when a projected position of flight is computed to cross an airspace zone and the glider is already in the buffer zone in the vertical or horizontal directions.
Seite 71: Flarm Warnings
Version 6.06 March 2018 If the projected altitude is greater than the set altitude, an altitude warning will be raised. Altitude warnings will be raised in all modes and dialogues just as for airspace warnings. Altitude warnings can be dismissed for 1 minute, 5 minutes or disabled. Altitude warnings can be set for approaching from below a defined altitude or from above a defined altitude.
Seite 72 Version 6.06 March 2018 • Medium alarms: For distant FLARM targets the main unit can give a short or long message, just a beep or be turned off (14-18 seconds before possible collision). • High alarms: For very close FLARM targets the main unit can give a short or long message, just a beep or be turned off (6-8 seconds before possible collision).
Seite 73: Time Alarm Warning
Version 6.06 March 2018 The picture above shows typical FLARM warning with graphical presentation and relative bearing of the object. Press CLOSE to dismiss warning, CIRC.OFF to dismiss for time of circling and 1min to dismiss all FLARM warnings for one minute. 5.1.9.4 Time Alarm Warning Use this dialogue to define three independent time alarms that will be triggered at specified...
Seite 74: Gear Warning
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.9.5 Gear Warning The gear warning can be set. The warning will be triggered by AGL altitude. 5.1.9.6 Waypoint Warning The waypoint warning will be triggered at a defined distance from the selected waypoint. 5.1.10 Units Page 74 of 197...
Seite 75: Hardware
Version 6.06 March 2018 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 REFERENCE glider weight...
Seite 76: Vario Unit Settings - Te Compensation
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.1 Vario Unit Settings – TE Compensation* All settings in this menu are related to the glider and thus they do not depend on profile selection. In this manual dialogue description is given for firmware version 5.0 or higher with V5, V8, V9, V80 variometers.
Seite 77: Temperature Offset
Version 6.06 March 2018 Set TE compensation to 100%. Accelerate up to approximately 160 km/h (75 kts) and keep the speed stable for a few seconds. Gently reduce the speed to 80 km/h (45 kts). Observe the vario indicator during the manoeuvre. At 160 km/h the vario will indicate about –2 m/s (-4 kts).
Seite 78 (not grounded) as a factory default on delivery. 5.1.11.1.4.1 SC Configuration with the NEW TYPE (from 2016) Remote Stick The new LXNAV remote stick comes without the standard SC cable and VP cable, however the function is still available.
Seite 79: Vario Indicator Setup
Indicator, whereas other, more modern vario indicators have their own menu item identified by the serial number. LXNAV is highly recommending upgrading old LCD or USB-D type of vario unit to latest technology vario unit. Please contact your local dealer or LXNAV for more details.
Seite 80 Version 6.06 March 2018 A description of the indicator is shown on the following picture. Range Mechanical needle MacCready symbol Upper number Thermal average Speed to fly symbol Average Climb/cruise symbol vario symbol Speed to fly symbol Needle type Battery GPS status Lower number The Mechanical needle displays the vario, netto, relative or speed to fly value.
Seite 81: Indicator I8/I80/V8/V80
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.4 Indicator I8/I80/V8/V80 The Indicator I8/I80 is without a mechanical needle. The I80 features a 3.5” colour screen with 320x240 pixels resolution; the I8 features a 2.5” colour screen with 320x240 pixels resolution. User selectable data are displayed on the screen and the needle is drawn. Each indicator is identified by a serial number, which is also displayed on the hardware menu.
Seite 82 Version 6.06 March 2018 In setup you can define navboxes (four user customizable numbers) for each line separately. They can be configured as: Average vario, Time, Flight time, Task remaining time, Netto value, Outside temperature, Altitude, Distance to goal, Arrival altitude, TAS, last 60 seconds speed, Altitude in ft, Flight level, Thermal average, IAS, Voltage, Average netto, Height, Total altitude and Altitude IGC.
Seite 83 Version 6.06 March 2018 In setup menu it is possible to setup indicator settings, FLARM settings, Thermal assistant, Graphics, Display settings, load FlarmNet files and view the about screen. 5.1.11.4.2.1 Indicator Number of navboxes on the numerical page can be set here. Minimum is 1, maximum is 4 navboxes.
Seite 84 Version 6.06 March 2018 • Glider Above Colour • Glider Below Colour • Glider Near Colour • Selected target Colour Label Text On the map it is possible to show additional, related text next to the FLARM object. This option can be set to None, Competition sign, Climb rate and Relative vertical. Active Timeout Adjusts the time a glider symbol remains on the map after it has last been seen by the FLARM.
Seite 85 Version 6.06 March 2018 Use this slider to adjust the maximum brightness for the Automatic Brightness option. Get Brighter In The user can specify in which time period the brightness can reach the required brightness. Get Darker In The user can specify in which time period the brightness can reach the required brightness. Brightness With the Automatic Brightness unchecked you can set the brightness manually with this slider.
Seite 86 Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.4.3 Numerical (navbox) Mode By default, there are 4 Navboxes: Average Vario, Netto, Altitude and True Airspeed. In addition, the central line shows the status of the FLARM, GPS, Cruise/Climb and battery. MacCredy setting Upper selectable navboxes Vario indicator needle...
Seite 87 Version 6.06 March 2018 All these parameters can be set/adjusted on the LX80/90xx device via: SETUP- >HARDWARE->”V8/V80/I8/I80” indicator SN:xxxxx. 5.1.11.4.4 AHRS Mode To activate AHRS an activation code must be purchased. The AHRS option can be activated on the LX80/90xx. For more information refer to Chapter 5.1.11.11.
Seite 88 Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.4.5.1 FLARM Warnings Regardless of which Mode you are in, if a FLARM target triggers an urgent (third warning level) or important (second warning level) warning then the screen will change to the FLARM warning mode automatically. Extract from the FLARM manual: Warnings are given in order of the time remaining before a potential collision, not the geometrical distance.
Seite 89: Lcd And Usb-D Vario Indicator*
The labels will automatically be displayed depending on the current function. The BAT warning will be displayed when the supply voltage is below 11 volts. LXNAV is highly recommending upgrading old LCD vario indicators to the latest technology vario indicator unit. Please contact your local dealer or LXNAV for more details.
Seite 90 At the moment the following types are supported: KRT2, Trig TY91/92, ATR833, Becker 620X. Support for other types is in progress. Please consult LXNAV for more details. Due to Becker AR6201 not supporting RS-232 connections it is not supported yet Check Auto set target frequency if you want to automatically select frequency when a new target is selected in navigational mode.
Seite 91: Flarm
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.7 FLARM* On the FLARM setup page information about built in or external FLARM are visible. Information like serial number, selected frequency, firmware version and database versions are shown. Serial number will appear after you leave instrument running for a few minutes. Press the CLEAR button to delete all data on the FLARM module.
Seite 92: Compass
Version 6.06 March 2018 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 navigational screens. The competition mode status is recorded in the IGC file and can be checked during scoring. If you are flying in a competition it is sufficient to turn on Competition mode.
Seite 93 Version 6.06 March 2018 The compass will be enabled if the 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 the ALIGN button to align the compass with AHRS, which is built-in V9/V8/V80 vario.
Seite 94: Rear Seat Or Front Seat
Version 6.06 March 2018 Keep rotating the 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 the PTT on the radio to see if there is any deviation in magnetic heading.
Seite 95: Remote Stick
When a remote stick is connected to the system it is possible to define the type of remote stick via this menu. If a LXNAV remote stick with six buttons is connected, the user can specify the functionality of the function buttons. There are several options available for the function button: •...
Seite 96: Ahrs
Version 6.06 March 2018 • ROT.FAI will rotate the FAI triangle area, if shown on navigational screen. • TEAM opens the dialogue to enter a team partner code. • Radio will call the radio menu onto the screen. • Transponder will call the transponder menu instantly on screen. •...
Seite 97: Nmea Output
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.
Seite 98: Network
SMTP Settings are used to configure a server for sending email. It is recommended to leave it as LXNAV, however a user server can be configured. More options will be displayed in case of another type of server. Flights can also be stored to the SeeYou Cloud for which you have to insert the key of the cloud.
Seite 99 Version 6.06 March 2018 Press SCAN to scan for new networks. Use EDIT to enter a password for the selected network and to connect to it. Use the preferred 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.
Seite 100: Flaps
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.15 Flaps* When a flap sensor is installed, use this menu to set the flaps position. Use the page selector to select the desired flap position. Press the SET button to set the position. Repeat this procedure for all flap positions. When all flap positions are set, a green dot will be displayed with current flap position.
Seite 101: Analog Inputs
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.1.11.17 Analog Inputs Analog inputs can be brought through with the LXdaq (data acquisition unit). LXdaq is unit connected to RS485 bus with 4 customizable analog inputs 0 to 5V. It can be edited under Setup>Hardware>Analog inputs. User can program each analog input by pressing Setup.
Seite 102: 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.
Seite 103: Profiles And Pilots
Version 6.06 March 2018   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 the water dump rate. If a dump rate is specified and water dump input is installed, the system can measure the amount of dumped water and thus automatically adjust the ballast value.
Seite 104 Version 6.06 March 2018 Use this dialogue to add a new profile, delete a profile, load/save a profile, copy device settings, change the 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 the PAGE selector knob. Press TO USB or TO SD for the profile to be stored to a USB stick or SD card.
Seite 105 A profile file can be opened and manipulated with the LXStyler program. LXStyler is a special program designed to customise layout navigational pages. It can be downloaded free of charge from our web pages www.lxnav.com. For more information about LXStyler please refer to the LXStyler manual.
Seite 106: Language
Version 6.06 March 2018 It is also possible to export a profile including all the airspace files and waypoint files. Use the EXPORT and IMPORT button to export/import a profile with airspace and waypoint data. Export saves a file with the LXPACK extension which includes: Airspace, Waypoints and LX profile.
Seite 107: Admin Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 • 42000 update of FLARM through PC port (default). • 44441 shows debug information. • 00112 will perform integrity check of stored maps and terrain data • 01043 will perform “Auto zero” and set indicated speed to zero. •...
Seite 108: About
Version 6.06 March 2018 • Use Files and Transfer menu, it is not possible to use the entire files and transfer menu. • Select Airspace file, user cannot select and modify airspaces at all. • Modify Airspace, user can select different airspace file, but he cannot edit or delete •...
Seite 109: Information Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 report to us for further help. If a network connection is available you can also use the function TO MAIL, which will send the Debug report to email. The UPDATE button will give an option to update the system to the latest version. 5.2 Information Mode Information mode comprises four pages;...
Seite 110: Position Report
Version 6.06 March 2018 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 the GOTO button to navigate immediately to the selected point. 5.2.2 Position Report This page shows your position report relative to an arbitrary selectable point.
Seite 111: Satellite Sky View
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.2.3 Satellite Sky View Information about tracked satellites is given on this page. If no satellite information is “No satellite info” available a message is displayed. Green satellites are satellites currently being used for position determination. Three concentric circles represent satellite elevation (0, 30, 60 degrees above horizon).
Seite 112: Near Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 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. Press the SORT button to toggle the sort method. The selected sort method is indicated by the grey background in the header.
Seite 113: Logbook
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 114: Statistics During Flight
Version 6.06 March 2018 A map with the flown path is shown together with a barogram. Use the ZOOM selector knob to zoom in or zoom out. Use the PAGE selector knob to move through the flight. Press the VIEW button again to toggle between map view (date, take off, duration, soaring started), statistics (average speed/vario/altitude, maximum speed, minimum/maximum vario), optimizations (legs and distance) and task (distance, speed, task duration).
Seite 115: General Statistics
Version 6.06 March 2018 • General statistics, which is divided further into flight statistics, task statistics and last 60 minutes statistics. • Detailed task statistics displays detailed statistics for each task set. • OLC statistic shows statistics for optimized part of the flight according to the rules defined in the Optimization menu.
Seite 116: Olc Statistics
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.4.2.3 OLC Statistics Using the PAGE selector knob the user can select different optimized points. Press the VIEW button to show more details for a selected optimized leg. Page 116 of 197...
Seite 117: Airport Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 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...
Seite 118: Second Navigation Page
Version 6.06 March 2018 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. The relative bearing (near the top) gives advice on which direction and how much to turn in order to fly towards the selected target.
Seite 119: Third Navigation Page
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.5.3 Third Navigation Page The third page is a combination of first navigational page and side view. The side view is showing the lateral view from the glider towards the selected goal. Terrain below the glider is displayed including glider projected track in grey colour based on the glide ratio.
Seite 120: Fifth Navigation Page
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.5.5 Fifth Navigation Page On this page images of the selected airport are shown, if available. Also, information for the selected airport is shown at the bottom part. This information includes airport frequency, runway info and description. The estimated time of arrival, estimated time established and sunrise/sunset times for the selected target are displayed in last row.
Seite 121 Version 6.06 March 2018 Press the CHAR>> button and the cursor will move to the second letter. Use the PAGE selector knob to select the second letter. If you wish to return to the first letter turn the ZOOM selector knob counter-clockwise. You will note that part of the airport name is written in a darker colour.
Seite 122 Version 6.06 March 2018 ICAO mode In this mode airports are selected by ICAO identifier rather than by name. Operation is exactly the same as in filter mode. List mode In list mode airports are listed as in near mode. Press the VIEW button to change details of the selected airport.
Seite 123 Version 6.06 March 2018 Map mode In map mode, airports are selected directly on the map. Rotate the PAGE selector knob to select an airport. Details of the selected airport will be drawn next to it. In the upper-left corner of the screen current sort method is shown.
Seite 124: Waypoint Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 125: New Waypoint
Version 6.06 March 2018 Press the LON/LAT button to toggle back to input of latitude and longitude. Modify other attributes at your discretion. When finished, press the OK button to confirm changes or press CANCEL to dismiss changes. The modified waypoint will be updated in the appropriate file automatically.
Seite 126: Delete Waypoint
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.6.1.3 Delete Waypoint Press DELETE if you wish to delete a Waypoint from your list. 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.
Seite 127 Version 6.06 March 2018 The first page is identical to first pages of the airport and waypoint modes. It shows navigational data to the current turn point. However, the final glide indicator always shows the required altitude to complete the task. On the second page additional data is shown: •...
Seite 128: Button Actions Related Only To Tsk Page
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.7.1 Button Actions Related Only to TSK Page 5.7.2 Task Edit On the TSK page press the EDIT button and the task edit dialogue will open. A task is created and manipulated within this dialogue. A list of task points is shown. In the upper- left corner the type and total distance is displayed.
Seite 129: Starts (Multiple Start Points)
Version 6.06 March 2018 • CLEAR will completely erase the task. • MOVE UP is used to move the selected point upwards within the task. • MOVE DN is used to move the selected point downwards within task. 5.7.2.1 Starts (Multiple Start Points) In some competitions, multiple start points are used for start.
Seite 130: Task Options
Version 6.06 March 2018 • Next: orients the observation zone in direction of the outgoing leg. This is usually used for the start. • Prev: orients the zone in direction of the incoming leg and is usually used for the finish. •...
Seite 131 Version 6.06 March 2018 The Navigate to nearest point option is very useful and actually a must if a finish cylinder is used with a significantly large radius. Enabling this option will calculate the final glide to the edge of the cylinder rather than to the centre of the cylinder.
Seite 132 Version 6.06 March 2018 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 YYYY m!”...
Seite 133: Saving A Task
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 134 Version 6.06 March 2018 Press the CHAR>> button and the cursor will move to the second letter. Use the PAGE selector knob to select the second letter. If you want to return to the first letter turn the ZOOM selector knob anticlockwise. Repeat this procedure until your desired point is selected.
Seite 135: Creating A Task In Seeyou
Version 6.06 March 2018 Sometimes it is easier to see a list of all waypoints. Press the LIST button to change the selection method to list mode. Press the FILTER button to go back to this mode. In list selection mode it is possible to SORT waypoints on name, distance or bearing. Distance and bearing are calculated to the previous point in task.
Seite 136: Loading A Task
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.7.5 Loading a Task It is possible to load a task from the stored tasks within the active waypoint file. Select the LOAD action within task mode. A dialogue with a list of all stored tasks will appear. Total task distance, task description and task points are shown for each task stored.
Seite 137: Map Edit Mode
Version 6.06 March 2018 5.7.5.2 Map Edit Mode In map mode, it is possible to create a task on a map. Use the MODE selector knob to move the grey cross left or right and the PAGE selector knob to move up and down. Turn the ZOOM selector knob to zoom.
Seite 138: 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 the LX Styler manual for more details). •...
Seite 139: Edit Page Layout
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.1 Edit Page Layout When you are in edit mode the selected symbol will be drawn with light blue background. In the top-left corner information about this symbol is displayed. In the middle of the symbol there is cross with arrows drawn, which indicates that symbol is now in move mode. This is also indicated by position label in the information text box in the top-left corner.
Seite 140: Button Actions
Press this button to send the current navigational point to the rear seat device. This action will force a change of navigational target for the selected navigation mode on the rear seat device. LX9000 is switching off. Please wait. • Off will switch off the instrument. The message will be displayed.
Seite 141 Version 6.06 March 2018 • New button will add a new point. A new point can also be copied from the airports database. • Delete button deletes the selected point. • Move action is used in assigned area tasks to move the navigation point inside the selected assigned area.
Seite 142: Maccready, Ballast And Bugs Settings
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.2.1.1 MacCready, Ballast and Bugs Settings These are probably the settings pilots use most often during flight. Press the MC/BAL button. The dialogue for MacCready, ballast and bugs will appear. Use the PAGE selector knob to modify the MacCready setting. In the middle button there is a suggestion for the MacCready setting which is based on the last four thermals.
Seite 143 Version 6.06 March 2018 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: •...
Seite 144: Wind
Version 6.06 March 2018 “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.
Seite 145: Airspace
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 146: Mark
Version 6.06 March 2018 Press EDIT to edit data for the selected zone. Airspace type, class and altitude borders can be modified in this dialogue. 6.2.1.5 Mark If you press the MARK button a new waypoint will be created with the current latitude and longitude and elevation based on the terrain database.
Seite 147: Xpdr
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.2.1.6 Xpdr This dialogue will be available only when a 232 Bridge is installed and used as a transponder bridge. In this dialogue current squawk, mode and flight level are displayed. Use MODE to select mode of operation of the connected transponder (STBY, GND, ON, ALT).
Seite 148: Team
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.2.1.8 Team The Team feature will help you find or hide your teammate. It lets you share your position with other pilots and even encrypt this information so that your competitors won't be able to decode it. To use it press the TEAM button.
Seite 149 Version 6.06 March 2018 One target can be selected as an active target. Press the ACTIVE button to make a target the active one. A blue bulls-eye will be plotted next to it. Team navboxes will show distance and bearing to this target. Press the GOTO button to start navigation to this FLARM position.
Seite 150: Pan
Version 6.06 March 2018 We encourage all users to upload their data to the FlarmNet web site. It is very easy. All you need is to determine your FLARM device ID which you will find in the Hardware->Flarm dialogue (see Chapter 10.1.6) and then register at FlarmNet.
Seite 151: Rotate Fai Area
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.2.1.11 Rotate FAI Area This option is used to rotate the FAI triangle assistant to match your suitable position. If the FAI area is not enabled this option will be greyed-out. 6.2.1.12 Layout Use this option to modify layout of the navigational page. See Chapter 6 for detailed explanation.
Seite 152: Creating New Symbol
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.3 Creating New Symbol Press the NEW button to add a symbol to a navigational page. A pull-down menu will open. When a symbol is already included on the page or unavailable, it will be greyed-out. There are several symbols available: •...
Seite 153: Navboxes
Version 6.06 March 2018 • Wi-Fi symbol indicates current status of Wi-Fi signal. • Wind Profile symbol is representing wind profile information very similar to Wind dialogue. • Thermal Graph shows thermals history which are coloured by the MC setting. •...
Seite 154: Detailed Description Of Navboxes
Version 6.06 March 2018 Active frequency tDis Remaining task distance curFlaps Current flaps tETA Task estimated time of arrival cWind Cross wind component tETE Task estimated time enroute Date Local date Th.E Thermal glide ratio Description Target description Theoretical glide ratio Dew.Temp Dew point temperature Thermal...
Seite 155: Map And Plane (Plane Symbol)
Version 6.06 March 2018 MacCready/Ballast/Bugs dialogue. Req.Mc Required MacCready value to reach the selected goal at safety altitude. If this value is negative, the arrival altitude is shown. Th.E The thermal to thermal glide ratio. Calculated from last thermal exit to current thermal entry altitude.
Seite 156: Final Glide Symbol
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.3.4 Final Glide Symbol The final glide symbol is a complex symbol. The bottom number shows your predicted arrival altitude. Negative numbers indicate that you are below the glide path and positive numbers indicates you are above the glide path. In the above example the glider is 226m above the glide path.
Seite 157: Battery Indicator
Version 6.06 March 2018 The Character “S” means START, which means final glide to the start line. The Character “U” means UNCOMPENSATED, which means the extra energy which you have with the speed above best glide speed is not taken into account when calculating final glide.
Seite 158: Zoom
Version 6.06 March 2018 MacCready and yellow dots represents lift about the same strength as the MacCready setting. This colour scheme gives us hints about a thermal at glance. If most of dots are red we should consider increasing the MacCready value; if most of dots are blue we should consider decreasing the MacCready setting.
Seite 159: Flarm Radar
Version 6.06 March 2018 On the left side there is a blue marker that indicates the current position and change in position in last 20 seconds. 6.3.12 FLARM Radar A radar screen will show FLARM (and ADSB) targets at a predefined zoom. You can change the zoom in the edit layout dialogue or you can rotate the ZOOM knob to change it.
Seite 160: Altitude Tape
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.3.14 Altitude Tape The altitude tape comprises an altitude band with the current altitude in the middle. Additional to that a trend vector is displayed. You can also customize the tape’s top and bottom boxes to display current QNH setting, AGL altitude, flight level or MSL elevation. The nearest airspace marker is also drawn on the tape.
Seite 161: Airspeed Tape
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.3.15 Airspeed Tape The airspeed tape shows the current indicated airspeed. A blue-green marker on the tape represents the speed to fly value. Band colours are fully customizable to match your aircraft speeds, see more in Chapter 5.1.12. Additional to that a trend vector is displayed. You can customize the tape to show current true airspeed, groundspeed or outside temperature inside the top or bottom boxes.
Seite 162: Compass Tape
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.3.18 Compass Tape The Compass Tape shows the magnetic direction. The user can set pointer colour and compass scale. 6.3.19 Flap Tape ® The flap tape displays current and required flap positions. The scale of the flap tape matches the airspeed tape.
Seite 163: Vario Indicator
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.3.21 Vario Indicator The Vario Indicator symbol displays Variometer values. While the Vario Tape only shows the speed trend value, the indicator displays more information. The orange needle pointer on the meter can indicate vario, netto, relative or the speed to fly value, depending on your settings and current mode.
Seite 164: Wi-Fi Indicator
Version 6.06 March 2018 6.3.23 Wi-Fi Indicator Show status of the wireless network connection. If a red cross is drawn over the symbol that means that the Wi-Fi adapter is not connected. A light blue circle means that wireless networks are available. If connected to network the indicator will display the signal strength.
Seite 165: Meteogram
Version 6.06 March 2018 On the left side an altitude scale is drawn. On the right-hand side a big numerical value shows the average thermal vario of last 4 passed thermals. Number of thermals that are averaged can be adjusted under Setup->Graphic->Misc. The shape of the thermal column corresponds to the thermal strength at a particular altitude.
Seite 166 Version 6.06 March 2018 The dialogue is split into four groups. The first group defines colours and font properties for the title of the navbox. The second group defines colours and font properties for the navbox's main value. The third group defines properties of navboxes, which have only a single line.
Seite 167: Flying With The System
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 168: Set Elevation And Qnh
Version 6.06 March 2018 7.1.3 Set Elevation and QNH This setting is crucial for final glide calculation: therefore, pay careful attention to it. The instrument will offer a value for elevation from the terrain database based on the current latitude and longitude. Elevation will mostly be within few meters from the current elevation.
Seite 169: Preparing A Task
Version 6.06 March 2018 Use the PAGE selector knob to modify the MacCready setting. Refer to Chapter 6.2.1.1 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. 7.1.5 Preparing a Task While it is advisable to prepare the task properly before taking off and thus avoid mistakes...
Seite 170: Assigned Area Tasks (Aat)
Version 6.06 March 2018 7.1.5.1 Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) In fact, an assigned area task is a speed task where the task distance is not exactly defined. The pilot has limited influence on the task geometry due to larger observation zones (assigned areas).
Seite 171 Version 6.06 March 2018 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 above. However, when an Page 171 of 197...
Seite 172: Flying A Task
Version 6.06 March 2018 assigned area is defined only with two radials and two radii some calculation must be accomplished. Let us assume an assigned area defined as: Radial1=30°, Radial2=70°, Min.radius=50 km and Max.radius=200 km To convert this description the following calculation must be performed: •...
Seite 173 Version 6.06 March 2018 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 the message is removed it will appear again next time you leave the start zone.
Seite 174: Restarting A Task
Version 6.06 March 2018 On next valid start the task will advance to the first point automatically and the message “Task started” will be displayed. 7.2.2 Restarting a 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.
Seite 175: Entering Assigned Area
Version 6.06 March 2018 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. 7.2.4 Entering Assigned Area Most probably when entering an assigned area auto advance is going to be turned off.
Seite 176: Task Finish
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 177: Graphical Final Glide Assistants
Version 6.06 March 2018 7.2.7 Graphical Final Glide Assistants There are a number of graphical final glide assistants available: • Glider range (outside/inside fill) • Different colours of APTs in near mode list • Different colours of APTs on the map •...
Seite 178: Procedure After Landing
Version 6.06 March 2018 7.3 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”...
Seite 179: Firmware Update
We will send you an update file and update code. The update code is a string six letters long and the update file has the .lx8000, .lx8080, .lx9000, .lx9050 or .lx9070 extension. To proceed with the firmware update, copy the update file to a SD card or USB stick and insert it into the main display unit.
Seite 180: Updating Via Wi-Fi Module
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 181: Updating Vario Unit Or Vario Indicator
Version 6.06 March 2018 Updates are also possible via the SETUP->ABOUT page, where there is the button UPDATE (button is grey if there are no new Updates available). The user can update the LX system with the SW version or perform a Database update. 8.2 Updating Vario Unit or Vario Indicator 8.2.1 Automatic Vario Update...
Seite 182: Manual Vario Update
All other units support SD cards up to 16 GB. 8.2.2 Manual Vario Update Download the vario file from www.lxnav.com and put it on the SD card. Start the system, insert the SD card and go to the Setup->Password menu option. Enter password 89891 and press ENTER.
Seite 183: Manual V8/V80/I8/80 Update
Version 6.06 March 2018 The system 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 completes. 8.2.3 Manual V8/V80/I8/80 Update Download the file from the website, rename it to zip extension and unzip the file. The unzipped folder should contain 3 files: •...
Seite 184: Igc Barograph Recalibration Procedure
Version 6.06 March 2018 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.
Seite 185: Options
Version 6.06 March 2018 10 Options 10.1 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 Technology AG from Switzerland.
Seite 186: Flarm Update Procedure
In the Files and Transfer menu select the Update Databases menu item. Select the obstacle file and wait until the update completes. If you do not wish to use the obstacle database am empty database is available via www.lxnav.com. Page 186 of 197...
Seite 187: Flarm Update Procedure With Flarmtool From Pc
Version 6.06 March 2018 10.1.4 FLARM Update Procedure with FlarmTool from PC Go into password menu and enter password 42000. The following message will appear. Run FlarmTool and select the communication port. Connect the main display unit to your PC with the LX5PC cable. The FlarmTool will detect the FLARM unit.
Seite 188: Uploading Obstacles With Flarmtool From Pc
Version 6.06 March 2018 If the FLARM stops working and an update is not possible via the described procedure with password 42000, use following recovery procedure. In FlarmTool choose Recover and follow the instructions. On the LX8000 enter password 41000. When the recovery is finished press the OK button.
Seite 189: Uploading Flarmnet Files
Version 6.06 March 2018 When finished, press the OK button on the LX8000. 10.1.6 Uploading FlarmNet Files The FlarmNet information is also updated via the SD card/USB stick. Go to the FlarmNet site (www.flarmnet.org), select the Download latest FlarmNet File tab and download the file for the LX8000 (e.g.
Seite 190: Installation
Version 6.06 March 2018 On the main display unit side LX5FLARM is connected to a 5-pin rounded connector. On the other end of the LX5FLARM cable is a 6-pin standard IGC RJ12 plug connector which is plugged into the FLARM/PowerFLARM port. In case of a SIMPLE version, the FLARM should be connected to the GPS port.
Seite 191 Version 6.06 March 2018 After power on, the main display unit also sends polar data and pilot information so that they are synchronised in both devices. The user can define which data will be automatically synchronised between the devices. Waypoint and task databases are not synchronised between the devices. In order to have databases synchronised, you have to use the SD card and copy files from the rear to front device or vice versa.
Seite 192: Remote Control
Version 6.06 March 2018 10.4 Remote Control The Remote Control stick is available in three different versions: Normal, with a red starter button or with a trim switch. The stick is available also in various diameters: 18 mm, 19.3 mm, 20.3 mm, 24.4 mm and 25.4 mm.
Seite 193: Functions
Version 6.06 March 2018 10.4.1 Functions Function button Mode Right Joystick Blue dot button / Push=Enter /OK mode left Cancel / close Push to talk The remote stick has six push buttons and a multi-directional button in the middle. Move the multi-directional button left and right to zoom in and out.
Seite 194: Installation
Version 6.06 March 2018 10.4.2 Installation For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. The remote stick is connected to the RS485 bus through a RS485 splitter. Be careful to connect the correct coloured wire to the pin which is marked with same colour. PTT wires are connected to the radio push to talk input and the SC wire is connected to the Speed to fly input of the vario unit.
Seite 195: Flap Sensor
Version 6.06 March 2018 For more detailed instructions on installation, please refer to installation manual. 10.6 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.
Seite 196: Revision History
Version 6.06 March 2018 11 Revision History September 2010 Initial release of owner manual based on LX9000 manual version 2.3 April 2011 Corrections to English language text. V5 vario unit September 2011 Updates for firmware version 2.6. Added AHRS section.
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LXNAV LX9000 Handbuch

1 Important Notices

2 Basics

3 Packing Lists

4 System Description

5 Operating Modes

6 Navigational Page Layout

7 Flying with the System

8 Firmware Update

9 IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure

10 Options

11 Revision History

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