LX Navigation LX10K User manual

LX10K user’s manual

LX 10k
Device manual
- LX navigation -
July, 2020
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Document information
Document name: LX 10KUM
Document revision: R1
Document information
0.1 Abstract
This document represents the user manual for the LX 10k vario-navigation system. The instal-
lation manual, dataport and additional info can be found on www.lxnavigation.com.
0.2 Document status
Document status: PUBLIC
Document status Explanation
Internal Intended only for LX navigation staff
Public Available publicly to all
Personal Intended for a specific person and/or company, noted on this page
Dealer Intended for a specific dealer, noted on this page
Manufacturer Intended for a specific manufacturer, noted on this page
0.3 List of applicable products
Device Version Build
LX 10k w/ analog indicator V1.6 151
LX 10k w/ digital indicator V1.6 151
0.4 Revision history
Document Document SW Revised Approved
name revision version Date by by Notes
LX 10KUM R1 1.6 27.7.2020 L.R. N.S. LaTeX release
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0 Document information 3
0.1 Abstract.......................................... 3
0.2 Documentstatus..................................... 3
0.3 List of applicable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
0.4 Revisionhistory ..................................... 3
1 Important notices 8
1.1 Usingthismanual .................................... 8
1.2 Deviceoperatinglimits ................................. 8
1.3 Limitedwarranty..................................... 8
1.4 Sunburneddisplay.................................... 9
1.5 Disclaimer/EULA..................................... 9
2 Getting started 10
2.1 Deviceoverview ..................................... 10
3 Basic operation 13
3.1 TurningtheLX10kon .................................. 13
3.2 Deviceinterface ..................................... 14
3.3 Userinput......................................... 15
3.3.1 Right push-rotary knob (PAGES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.2 Left push-rotary knob (ZOOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.3 Right push button (MC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.4 Left push button (BOX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Performinganupdate.................................. 16
3.5 TurningtheLX10koff.................................. 17
3.6 Turning the indicator ON and OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.7 A word on internal battery and flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Advanced operation 19
4.1 Navigationpages .................................... 19
4.1.1 Themap ..................................... 20
4.1.2 TheHeader.................................... 21
4.1.3 TheWindindicator ............................... 21
4.1.3.1 The Final glide indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.1.3.2 TheNavBoxline............................ 22
4.1.3.3 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.1.4 Turnpoint navigation page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1.4.1 Choosing a Turnpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.1.5 Airport navigation page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.1.6 Tasknavigationpage.............................. 31
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4.1.7 Nearest landable navigation page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.1.8 GPSDATAINVALID ............................... 37
4.2 Thermalassistantpage................................. 38
4.3 Flarmradarpage..................................... 40
4.4 AHRSpage........................................ 43
4.5 G-forcepage ....................................... 45
4.6 Infopage ......................................... 47
4.7 Logbook/Flight statistics page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
4.7.1 Logbook ..................................... 48
4.7.2 Flightstatistics ................................. 49
4.8 Airspacepage ...................................... 51
4.9 Setuppage........................................ 52
5 Device setup 53
5.1 Usersettings....................................... 53
5.1.1 Pilot........................................ 53
5.1.2 Vario/SC ..................................... 55
5.1.3 Task........................................ 56
5.1.4 Indicators..................................... 56
5.1.5 Voice ....................................... 59
5.1.6 Pages....................................... 59
5.1.7 Graphics ..................................... 59
5.1.7.1 Airspace................................ 60
5.1.7.2 Map .................................. 60
5.1.7.3 Task .................................. 62
5.1.7.4 NavBoxsettings............................ 62
5.1.7.5 Theme ................................. 63
5.1.8 Warnings..................................... 64
5.1.9 Logger ...................................... 64
5.2 Systemsettings ..................................... 66
5.2.1 Glider....................................... 66
5.2.2 Units ....................................... 67
5.2.3 NMEA....................................... 68
5.2.4 Inputs....................................... 69
5.2.5 Transfer ..................................... 70
5.2.5.1 Turnpoints............................... 71
5.2.5.2 Airports ................................ 71
5.2.5.3 Airspace................................ 72
5.2.5.4 Loadtask ............................... 72
5.2.5.5 FlarmNET............................... 72
5.2.6 Network ..................................... 73
5.2.7 Localisation ................................... 74
5.2.8 Synchronisation................................. 74
5.2.9 Service ...................................... 75
5.2.9.1 Clubmode............................... 76
5.2.10Shutdown .................................... 76
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6 Connectivity 77
6.1 WiFiconnectivity..................................... 77
6.1.1 Flighttransfer .................................. 77
6.1.1.1 Setting up an email address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1.1.2 Establishing a WiFi connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.1.1.3 Sendingtheflight........................... 78
6.2 Bluetoothconnectivity.................................. 78
6.2.1 Connecting an Android device (XC soar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.2.1.1 Establishing a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.2.1.2 Setting up the LX 10k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.2.1.3 Setting up XC Soar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.2.2 Connecting an Oudie or other PNA/PDA device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.2.2.1 Establishing a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
6.2.2.2 Setting up the LX 10k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
6.3 Userportconnectivity.................................. 80
6.3.1 ConnectinganOudie .............................. 81
6.3.2 ConnectingaRadio ............................... 81
7 Vario Indicator Unit 82
7.1 Thedigitalvariounit................................... 83
7.1.1 Mainpage .................................... 83
7.1.1.1 Digital needle scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.1.1.2 Digital numeric indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.1.1.3 Current time and OAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
7.1.1.4 Flarm status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.1.1.5 Connectivity status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.1.1.6 GPS status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
7.1.1.7 Flight mode status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.1.1.8 Battery status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
7.1.1.9 Windindicator............................. 87
7.1.1.10 Volumesetting ............................ 88
7.1.2 Thermal assistant page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
7.1.3 Variosetuppage................................. 90
7.1.3.1 Graphics................................ 90
7.1.3.2 Thermal assistant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
7.1.3.3 Service................................. 92
7.1.3.4 Shutdown ............................... 92
7.2 Theanalogvariounit .................................. 93
7.2.1 Volumesetting.................................. 93
7.2.2 Mechanicalneedle ............................... 93
7.2.3 Digitalindicators................................. 94
7.2.4 Statusindicators ................................ 94
7.2.4.1 Windindicator............................. 94
7.2.4.2 Flarm status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.2.4.3 GPS status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
7.2.4.4 Flight mode status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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7.2.4.5 Battery status indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
8 LX Joy 96
9 Taking care of your LX 10k 98
9.1 Theinternalbattery ................................... 98
9.2 Pressuresensors .................................... 99
9.3 Display .......................................... 99
9.4 Devicehousing...................................... 99
9.5 RJconnectors ...................................... 99
9.6 MicroSDcardreader...................................100
9.7 Reversepolarityonpower................................100
10 Release notes 101
10.1 1.6.151/6508 (2020-07-14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10.2 1.6.142/6504 (2020-07-06) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10.3 1.6.136/6495 (2020-07-02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10.4 1.6.119/6478 (2020-06-15) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
10.5 1.6.112/6457 (2020-06-10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.6 1.6.110/6453 (2020-06-08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.7 1.6.102/6446 (2020-06-02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.8 1.6.100/6441 (2020-06-02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.9 1.6.90/6423 (2020-05-27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.10 1.6.86/6410 (2020-05-25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.11 1.6.70/6381 (2020-05-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.12 1.6.49/6367 (2020-05-07) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
10.13 1.4.29/6345 (2020-04-28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
10.14 Automated builds (from 2019-06-17 to 2020-04-06) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
10.15 Version 1.0.10 (2019-03-08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
10.16 Version 1.0.04 (2019-01-25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
10.17 Version 0.5 (2018-11-14) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
10.18 Version 0.3 (2018-10-01) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
10.19 Version 0.2 (2018-09-07) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
11 Contact 106
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Important notices
1.1 Using this manual
This manual has been created in L
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EX, giving us the possibility of linking up everything we find
linkable. You will find references to other parts of the manual, to other manuals, webpages,
etc. throughout the manual.
Linkable content will be bold and underlined, i.e. you can find additional info on how to take care
of your LX 10k in the Taking care of your LX 10k section of this manual (click on the underlined
text).
NOTE
The most recent version of this manual will always be available at
http://lxnavigation.com/downloads/manuals/Eos/LX-10k-fresh.pdf
1.2 Device operating limits
This instrument may be used under VFR (Visual flight rules) only! Any navigational information
is provided for reference only. The pilot takes all responsibility and risk associated with the
use of this device.
Have a nice flight.
1.3 Limited warranty
This device is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years
from the date of purchase. Within this period, LX navigation will, at its sole discretion, repair or
replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacements will be made
at no charge to the customer for parts and labour, the customer shall be responsible for any
transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or
unauthorized alterations or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY
ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
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RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY.IN NO EVENT SHALL LX NAVIGA-
TION BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR
FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT.
Some countries do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you. LX navigation 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. To obtain warranty service, contact your local LX navigation dealer or contact LX
navigation directly.
1.4 Sunburned display
Damages to the device, especially the display part, are not covered by the warranty and will be
considered as misuse of the device. To learn how to take care of your display and device in
whole, check the Taking care of your LX 10k section of this manual.
1.5 Disclaimer/EULA
LX navigation reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein.
Products, names, logos and designs described herein may in whole or in part be subject to
intellectual property rights. Reproduction, use, modification or disclosure to third parties of
this document or any part thereof without the express permission of LX navigation is strictly
prohibited. The information contained herein is provided ”as is” and LX navigation assumes
no liability for the use of the information. No warranty, either express or implied, is given,
including but not limited, with respect to the accuracy, correctness, reliability and fitness for
a particular purpose of the information. This document may be revised by LX navigation
at any time. For most recent documents, please visit www.lxnavigation.com or contact
[email protected]. Copyright ©2020, LX navigation d.o.o.
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2.1 Device overview
The LX 10k is a glider vario-navigation system, that comprises of two devices. The main unit
- the LX 10k, which is always in the 80mm (3 1/8 inch) size and the vario indicator. The vario
indicator comes in three different options:
•57mm (2 1/4 inch) analog vario indicator - comes with the 10k as standard, features a
small (1.77 inch) display and an analog needle.
•57mm (2 1/4 inch) digital vario indicator - option over the analog indicator, has a larger
2.5 inch display and a digital needle
•80mm (3 1/8 inch) digital vario indicator - option over the analog indicator, has a large
3.5 inch transflective technology display, same as the main unit.
NOTE
Find out more about transflective technology displays and why this technology is
so important in air navigation in our Whitepaper on transflective technology
The LX 10k is a navigation device with moving map, electronic variometer, IGC certified logger
with ENL, a built-in battery, Voice module with voice warnings, Bluetooth and Wifi and the
possibility of a cable connection to external devices.
Find the IGC approval here.
The device is designed for simple pilot operation with two push-buttons and two push/rotary
knobs on the main unit and one push-rotary knob on the indicator unit.
The unit is capable of providing APT (airport), TP (turnpoint), TSK (task) and NRST (nearest
landable) navigation on four dedicated navigation pages. Navigation pages feature navboxes,
showing bearing to point, track, distance and final glide as well a large selection of other flight
and navigation parameters. It also shows airspace, airports and turnpoints on the map.
LX 10k has built-in high precision digital sensors based on latest MEMS technology for altitude,
vario, speed, 3-axis gyro and 3-axis accelerometer sensors. A minimum sampling rate of 100
Hz is applied to all sensors.
A double-seater installation is possible by installing an LX 10k Repeater and connecting it to
the system via CAN bus.
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An integral IGC approved flight recorder with ENL level detector will record the flight to internal
solid-state memory (16GB). All flights can be copied to an external SD card after flight.
The LX 10k has terrain information of the complete world. This terrain elevation information
is used for generating simple terrain elevation colour maps, with different colour pallettes
available.
For backup and safety reasons, it has an internal battery, that will provide power to the LX 10k
for three to five hours after the main power supply is disconnected. An integral charger will
charge the backup battery when external power supply is connected (12V).
LX 10k features are:
•3.5 inch transflective technology sunlight readable display on the main unit
•2.5 inch or 1.77 inch display (for the 57 mm version)
•Integrated G-meter (g-forces recorder)
•3-axis gyroscope
•3-axis accelerometers
•50ch GPS receiver as an integral part of the system
•Completely new design using latest pressure transducers technology
•Extremely fast vario data acquisition
•Rotary knobs with push functions, for simple and effective handling
•Nearly unlimited memory space for flight recorder
•ENL (Environment Noise Level) sensor
•5 user defined status inputs (SC, VP, gear, brakes and ballast)
•OAT probe input (outside air temperature)
•Internal beeper (for Flarm warning)
•Flarm port (input of Flarm data)
•User port for PDA/PNA/Radio/transponder, supplies navigation and Flarm data to
PNA/PDA
•WiFi interface
•Bluetooth interface
•Voice module as an integrated part of the system
•CAN Bus, for connection to LX Zeus or other LX devices.
•External SD Card interface, for firmware updates, flight downloads and TP/TSK/AP-
T/Airspace transfers
•Standard 80/57 mm size
•Built-in rechargeable battery provides three to five hours of autonomy
•Internal battery is charging whenever connected to main power
•Pre-loaded polar database
Functions:
•Variometer, TE compensation (TE probe or electronic compensation).
•Speed-to-fly function
•Final glide calculator based on GPS data (for TP, APT, TSK and NRST)
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•Complete TP/APT/TSK, NRST navigation with airspace information and warnings
•Highest level IGC approved flight recorder (find the IGC approval here)
•Flarm radar screen
•Thermal assistant screen
•System extensions: Second seat configuration, Remote control operation (LX Joy)
•Logbook
•Flight information with Barograph
•Multi pilot support
•Accurate wind calculation in straight flight and circling
•Voice announcement
•User warnings
The term ”back-up mode” will be used in this manual to define the situation where main power
is lost in flight. The LX 10k will use its internal backup battery to continue working. All functions
of the LX 10k are operational in backup mode so the pilot can safely navigate back to home or
complete the task.
The unit has the capability of being updated to any later firmware release free of charge.
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Basic operation
We will go through the basic gestures and what they do on all pages of the LX 10k system. The
first part of this manual will go through the control of the main unit, while in the end, we will go
through controlling the vario indicator.
One important thing to keep in mind is that there are usually multiple ways of doing something
on an LX 10k and, although we will go through all of the possibilities, the LX 10k is envisioned
to be used single-handedly and almost all operations are accessible with the right push-rotary
knob. Bearing this in mind and getting used to doing all operations with the right push-rotary
knob will greatly elevate your user experience.
3.1 Turning the LX 10k on
The LX 10k is turned on by pressing and holding the left push-rotary knob (ZOOM) until the
screen flashes.
Once the device is turned on, a sequence of screens will appear in the following order:
•LX navigation greeting screen
•Second screen stating the device type, serial number, IGC number and firmware version
•The initial setup page will appear, where basic information is selected:
– Select pilot, where a pilot profile should be selected, from which all user settings
shall be imported
– Set elevation, where the elevation of the take-off location should be selected
– Set QNH, where the QNH pressure should be set for take-off location
WARNING
When the device is turning on, three types of warnings may appear, indicating
limited operation capability to the pilot. In first two cases, recording is disabled
and you should contact LX support as soon as possible. In all three cases, the
system will offer navigation.
•Seal not valid - indicates the internal IGC seal of the device has been lost.
Explained in detail in section The internal battery.
•Internal memory error - there is an issue with the internal memory of the de-
vice. Flights will not be saved and settings will not be loaded, but the device
will operate.
•Network module error - indicating an issue with the internal network module.
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3.2 Device interface
The LX 10k features two push buttons and two push-rotary knobs for pilot-device communi-
cation. The front side of the device, represented by figure 1, shows the LX 10k’s user input
interface.
Figure 1. LX 10k front plate interface
On the front plate, we can see the following items:
1. M4x6 Phillips head screw
2. LX 10k display
3. Left push button (BOX)
4. microSD card reader
5. Left push-rotary knob (ZOOM)
6. M4x6 Phillips head screw
7. Right push button (MC)
8. Right push-rotary knob (PAGES)
We will name the two main push buttons and two main push-rotary buttons by their function
(ZOOM,MC,BOX,PAGES). The push-rotary knob on the LX 10k indicator will be named by it’s
function - (VOL).
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3.3 User input
The LX 10k was envisioned to be simple and intuitive to use. There are two buttons and two
push-rotary buttons mentioned in the previous sub-section.
The LX 10k can also be commanded by an LX Joy. Learn more in the LX Joy section of this
manual.
3.3.1 Right push-rotary knob (PAGES)
The right push-rotary is used for the following functions:
•Changing between primary pages, clockwise for next, counter-clockwise for previous.
•Scrolling, turn clockwise for moving down, right or for choosing larger values, counter-
clockwise for moving up, left or cahnging by smaller values.
•Turning while being pressed, acts as noted above, by 10-fold.
•Pressing, acts as ’Confirm’, ’Enter’
•Holding it, while in a navigation page, will open the ’NavBox select’ sub-page
3.3.2 Left push-rotary knob (ZOOM)
The left push-rotary is used for the following functions:
•Zooming, turn clockwise to zoom in, counterclockwise to zoom out
•Scrolling, moving down, right or for choosing larger values, clockwise for moving down
or changing by larger values, by 10-fold
•Pressing, acts as ’Cancel’, ’Exit’
•Turning while being pressed, acts as noted above, by 100-fold.
3.3.3 Right push button (MC)
The right push button is used for opening the MC sub-page, which gives us the MC sub-page,
while in any primary page. This page can be used for setting, Volume,MacCready,Ballast,
Bugs,QNH and Brightness.
3.3.4 Left push button (BOX)
The left push button is used for changing the NavBox lines on all four navigation pages.
Holding it will open the ’NavBox select’ sub-page, and pressing it will slide through the three
dedicated NavBox lines and hide it with the fourth click.
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3.4 Performing an update
In order to be on track with the latest software releases, be sure to regularly follow our
Database webpage. Once you find an update, contact LX navigation support via the following
email: [email protected] with your contact details, device type, the software version you
would like to update to and the serial number of your device. The support staff will provide you
with an update code.
Once you have received the update code, follow these steps:
1. Copy the desired software update file to the root of the microSD card. The update file
should have the word 10k within its name and an extension of .lxu. Be sure to use the
supplied SanDisk Ultra microSD card.
2. Insert the microSD card and turn the device on
3. Go to Setup >Service >Software update
4. Select the desired update file
5. When prompted, type in the update code supplied by LX support
6. The device will copy the file to the internal memory and perform the update. It may restart
a couple of times.
7. Once the update has finished, verify that the update has been successful by going to Setup
>Service >Device info and checking that the SW version has changed to the desired one
NOTE
The LX 10k will shut down during the update procedure and will require the right
push-rotary knob to be pressed in order to turn it on after the file has been copied,
in order for the update process to proceed.
WARNING
Once the LX 10k has been updated, it will update the indicator and all other
CAN-compatible devices (LX Joy, second seat device, etc). For this reason, the
LX 10k should be left ON for at least five minutes after the main unit has been
successfully updated. If the update of CAN units is ongoing, an infobox will
appear, notifying the pilot. While this infobox is active, the unit should not be
used.
WARNING
Great care should be taken not to turn the device off while the updating process
is running. Data corruption may occur. If something similar happens, contact LX
support immediately, in order to recover your unit.
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3.5 Turning the LX 10k off
The LX 10k can be turned off in different ways, depending on the configuration you have.
All units will start the shutdown process once the power supply is cut from the main power
lines, unless in flight mode.
There is a possibility of a manual shutdown by going to Setup >Shutdown and confirming by
choosing ’Yes’.
In case a device requires a force shutdown,there is a possibility of performing a hard
shutdown by pressing and holding the ZOOM push-rotary knob for 10 seconds.
3.6 Turning the indicator ON and OFF
In all cases of normal operation, the LX 10k vario indicator (be it analog or digital) requires no
special handling in order to turn on or off.
The indicator will turn on automatically once the main unit has been turned on, and will shut
down once the main unit has been shut down.
If one wishes to perform a hard shut down of the vario indicator, it can be done by pressing
and holding for 10 seconds the push rotary knob on the vario indicator.
3.7 A word on internal battery and flight mode
All LX 10k devices (including the vario indicator) have a built-in reserve battery, intended for
supplying the unit with power in case your aircraft losses its main power supply. The reserve
battery is not intended for use on the ground, which is why the device can not be turned on, on
reserve battery alone.
Flight mode is a term describing a state in which the LX 10k is, when the device detects it is
flying. For getting into flight mode, one of the following parameters must be met:
•GPS lock is present, and
•GPS speed is above 10 m/s, or
•airspeed larger than 10 m/s is present, or
•significant movement in vertical speed
Once in flight mode, the LX 10k will not turn off if the main power supply is cut, but continue
operating as long as there is internal power, or until the main power supply is reestablished.
The internal battery powers all of the internal features of the LX 10k, which covers everything
described in this manual. The LX 10k will continue logging, with IGC seal intact, it will continue
providing you vario information, sound warnings, complete navigation, etc.
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External modules, such as Flarm, Flap sensor, Joy, etc. will not work, as they require the main
power supply.
If you wish to turn the LX 10k off, while in flight mode, you will have to exit the flight mode by
going to Logbook/Flight statistics page, press the right push-rotary (PAGES) knob and confirm
the ’Finish flight’ question. The LX 10k will check the integrity and seal the flight and turn off, if
no external power is present.
A sure way of knowing if the LX 10k is in flight mode is to go to the Statistics/Logbook page.
If the Statistics page is present, with the altitude barograph present, the LX 10k is in flight mode.
You can simulate flight mode, while on the ground, by receiving a GPS lock and applying
slight dynamic pressure to the PT O T pressure port (or front entrance of Pitot tube), so the
IAS is above 10 m/s for about 5 seconds. You can keep the LX 10k in flight mode by then
disconnecting the GPS antenna, or by keeping the IAS constantly above 10 m/s.
For notes on how to take care of your LX 10k’s reserve battery, check the
Taking care of your LX 10k section of this manual.
WARNING
Great caution should be exercised when applying pressure for IAS simulation, as
the internal pressure sensor of the LX 10k, and other avionics, may get damaged
if excessive pressure is applied, water is present in the Pitot-static system, or
similar. LX navigation is in no case liable for any damages that may appear when
simulating and strongly discourages simulating flight mode while grounded.
However, if a simulation has to be done, the steps above are the safest.
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Advanced operation
Primary pages overview
This section will cover the complete specter of operations possible on LX 10k’s primary pages.
There are 12 primary pages on the LX 10k. You can scroll between these pages by using the
right push-rotary knob (PAGES). The pages are listed as follows:
1. Turnpoint navigation page
2. Airport navigation page
3. Task navigation page
4. Nearest landable navigation page
5. Thermal assistant page
6. Flarm radar page
7. AHRS page
8. G-force page
9. Info page
10. Logbook/Flight statistics page
11. Airspace page
12. Setup page
4.1 Navigation pages
The LX 10k offers 4 separate navigation pages, giving the pilot simultaneous navigation to a
turnpoint, airport, over a task and to the nearest landable point.
The basic layout of each navigation page is the same. In the top of the page, we can see the
header. Below the header, we can see the moving map, the wind indicator on the left and the
final glide indicator on the right. Above the final glide indicator, a zoom scale is positioned and
in the bottom of the page, the NavBox line is positioned.
Pressing the left push-rotary knob will show additional info for the point we’re currently
navigating to on the tunpoint, airport and nearest landable page and open additional task
options on the task navigation page. Rotating the left push-rotary will change the zoom level.
Pressing the left push button will initiate NavBox line commands. A short press will change
between 3 different NavBox lines, and a long press will initiate the ’Select NavBox’ dialog.
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Pressing the Right push button will open the MC (MacCready) sub-page on the volume parame-
ter. Pressing the right push button again will change to the next MC parameter, in the following
order:
•Volume −>MacCready −>Ballast −>Bugs −>QNH −>Brightness
While the MacCready sub-page is open, the status indicator line can be seen in the top of the
display. The status indicators are also present at all times on the Vario Indicator Unit. You can
exit the MC sub-page by cycling through all of the settings, by pressing the left push-rotary
knob, or by waiting. Namely, the MC subpage closes automatically after 3 seconds of inactivity.
Pressing the right push-rotary knob will open additional settings for the current setup page. The
contents of the additional setting sub-page depends heavily on which navigation page we’re on
and will be explained for each page individually later.
4.1.1 The map
The Turnpoint navigation page is based on a map, covering the central part of the screen.
The map shows simplified terrain elevation by colour gradation (different colour palettes
available in the Graphics section), airspace lines, turnpoints and airports. The map also shows
turnpoints and airports with small circles and their names, as well as airspace lines.
On the Map, a glider icon represents your current location. The LX 10k supports both North-up
and Track-up orientation, which can be set in the Graphics section.
On the far-left of the map, a wind indicator is shown. On the right, a final glide indicator is
shown with the map scale.
Two lines can be seen on the screen, starting at the glider. The first one is showing the
Figure 2. A navigation page
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