LX Navigation LX5000 V9.0 User manual

LX5000 V 9.0
Variometer and GPS-Navigation System
March. 2002
LX navigation
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1Contents
1 CONTENTS................................................................................................................................................................1
2 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 TECHNICAL DATA..................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 ROTARY SWITCHES AND KEYS (BUTTONS).............................................................................................................4
2.2.1 On/Start key..................................................................................................................................................4
2.2.2 Mode selector (rotary switch) ......................................................................................................................4
2.2.3 UP/Down Selector (rotary switch) ...............................................................................................................5
2.2.4 ENTER key ...................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.5 ESC/OFF key................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.6 EVENT key ...................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.7 MC/ BAL key ................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.8 ZOOM (rotary switch).................................................................................................................................5
3 OPERATION MODI .................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 SETUP..................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 SETUP before password ..............................................................................................................................6
3.1.1.1 QNH RES (QNH and safety altitude) ........................................................................................................................7
3.1.1.2 LOGGER...................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1.1.3 INIT...........................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.1.4 DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1.5 TRANSFER.............................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.1.6 PASSWORD ...........................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 SETUP after password ..............................................................................................................................10
3.1.2.1 TP (Turn point)......................................................................................................................................................10
3.1.2.2 OBS. ZONE (observation zone) .............................................................................................................................11
3.1.2.3 GPS..........................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.2.4 UNITS .....................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.2.5 GRAPHIC................................................................................................................................................................16
3.1.2.6 PILOTES (Piloten Namen Eigabe).........................................................................................................................17
3.1.2.7 NMEA .....................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.2.8 PC ............................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.2.9 DEL TP/TSK ...........................................................................................................................................................19
3.1.2.10 POLAR................................................................................................................................................................19
3.1.2.11 LOAD..................................................................................................................................................................19
3.1.2.12 TE COMP............................................................................................................................................................19
The LX5000 offers two methods of vario TE compensation.....................................................................................................19
3.1.2.13 AUDIO................................................................................................................................................................20
3.1.2.14 INPUT (Speed command external switch).........................................................................................................20
3.1.2.15 LCD IND. (LCD – vario indicator)....................................................................................................................21
3.1.2.16 COMPASS ..........................................................................................................................................................22
3.1.2.17 ENL.....................................................................................................................................................................22
3.1.2.18 PAGE 1 (main navigation page)..........................................................................................................................22
3.1.2.19 PAGE 3 (additional navigation page).................................................................................................................23
3.2 NAVIGATION FUNCTIONS ....................................................................................................................................23
3.2.1 GPS page....................................................................................................................................................23
3.2.2 NEAR AIRPORT.........................................................................................................................................24
3.2.3 APT Airports ..............................................................................................................................................25
3.2.3.1 Navigation in APT...................................................................................................................................................25
3.2.3.2 Airport selection, team function and wind calculation.............................................................................................26
3.2.4 TP (turnpoints) ...........................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.1 TP select ..................................................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.2 TP EDIT ..................................................................................................................................................................29
3.2.4.3 TP NEW ..................................................................................................................................................................29
3.2.4.4 TP delete..................................................................................................................................................................29
3.2.4.5 TEAM......................................................................................................................................................................30
3.2.4.6 WIND ......................................................................................................................................................................30
3.2.4.7 TP QUICK (memorizing of actual position)............................................................................................................30

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3.2.5 TSK (task)...................................................................................................................................................30
3.2.5.1 TSK select ...............................................................................................................................................................31
3.2.5.2 TSK edit..................................................................................................................................................................31
3.2.5.3 Task new..................................................................................................................................................................33
3.2.5.4 DECLARE...............................................................................................................................................................33
3.2.6 Statistics .....................................................................................................................................................34
3.2.6.1 Flight statistics.........................................................................................................................................................34
3.2.6.2 TSK Statistics ..........................................................................................................................................................34
3.2.6.3 LOG BOOK.............................................................................................................................................................35
3.2.6.4 Statistics after flight.................................................................................................................................................35
3.3 VARIOMETER ......................................................................................................................................................37
3.3.1 Vario...........................................................................................................................................................37
3.3.2 Altimeter .....................................................................................................................................................37
3.3.2.1 IGC barogram recalibration procedure ....................................................................................................................37
3.3.3 Speed command..........................................................................................................................................38
3.3.4 Final glide calculator.................................................................................................................................38
3.4 FLYING WITH THE LX5000 .................................................................................................................................38
3.4.1 Switching ON and selecting pilot ...............................................................................................................38
3.4.2 SET ALT (take off elevation input) ............................................................................................................39
3.4.3 Preflight check............................................................................................................................................39
3.4.4 Performing the flight ..................................................................................................................................39
3.4.4.1 Preparing a task .......................................................................................................................................................40
3.4.4.2 Starting a task ..........................................................................................................................................................41
3.4.4.3 Automatic switch over.............................................................................................................................................41
3.4.4.4 Using the MOVE function.......................................................................................................................................41
3.4.4.5 TSK END ................................................................................................................................................................42
3.4.4.6 Procedure after landing............................................................................................................................................42
3.4.4.7 SIMPLE TASK........................................................................................................................................................42
4 PC AND LOGGER COMMUNICATION.............................................................................................................43
4.1 COMMUNICATION WITH PC.................................................................................................................................43
4.2 COMMUNICATION LX5000 –LX 20, COLIBRI.....................................................................................................44
5 INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................................45
WIRING ...........................................................................................................................................................................47
TREE STRUCTURE DIAGRAM ...........................................................................................................................................48
6 PASSWORDS...........................................................................................................................................................49
7 OPTIONS..................................................................................................................................................................50
7.1 LX5000 COMPASS MODULE ...............................................................................................................................50
7.1.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................50
7.1.2 Installation of the compass module ............................................................................................................51
7.1.2.1 where to install: .......................................................................................................................................................51
7.1.2.2 First test after installation: .......................................................................................................................................51
7.1.3 Adjusting the compass module:..................................................................................................................51
7.1.4 final test:.....................................................................................................................................................52
7.1.5 Windcalculation during flight.....................................................................................................................52
7.2 LX5000 –REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ......................................................................................................................53
7.2.1 General.......................................................................................................................................................53
7.2.2 Getting started............................................................................................................................................53
7.2.3 Electonical connection ...............................................................................................................................54
8 REVISION HISTORY.............................................................................................................................................56

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2General
The instrument consists of two units, the main unit (80 mm) and LCD Vario indicator (57 mm). Additional LCD Vario
indicators can be added.
The fast calculation processes and graphic displays are achieved by using modern microcontroller technology. The
sensors are modern, highly precise, temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and speed to eliminate errors
Vario functions
•Vario, Netto, Relative and Average
•Speed command
•Final glide calculator
•TE compensation (TE-tube or electronic)
Navigation functions:
•Jeppesen airport and database or Europe (up to 5000 airports)
•600 turnpoints
•100 tasks
•Statistics
•Near airport function
The manual is written for all instruments having program version 9.x and also for all the instruments being hardware
upgraded from 6.x to 8.x or 9.x
What does LX5000FAI mean?
LX5000 FAI has abuilt in approved IGC logger and therefore one additional pressure sensor for altitude. Special
software on the device is responsible for stored data integrity, which means no manipulation is possible.
2.1 Technical data
•Power 8-16 V DC
•Consumption 400mA/12V (without audio)
•80 mm std Aircraft cut-out main unit.
•57 mm std. Aircraft cut-out LCD unit.
•Length 200 mm (incl. connector)
•NMEA output
•Winpilot interface
•12 Channel GPS receiver
•External speaker
•Data compatible with LX 20 and Colibri
•IGC logger.
•PC communication
•Wiring
•Additional LCD Vario could be connected via 485 bus
•Weight: 800g

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2.2 Rotary switches and keys (buttons)
The following control elements are mounted on the main unit
•Four rotary switches (selectors)
•Five keys (push buttons)
The LCD-Vario is designed as a slave unit, which means it has no control switches and keys.
2.2.1 On/Start key
A short press on ON/Start key will switch the instrument ON. To switch the instrument off hold ESC/OFF key for a few
seconds and the instrument will be switched off. To switch the instrument off during the flight it needs a confirmation
from the pilot, so the LX5000 cannot be switched off by mistake.
IMPORTANT!
After having a short power brake during flight and the instrument will be off for a few seconds, it will not produce two
flights.
During flight the key is used to start the task, to see more characters of airport names and, in the edit menu, to go one
step back if e.g. an error has been made (see paragraph APT).
2.2.2 Mode selector (rotary switch)
The mode selector is used to change modes of operation. This switch has the highest priority in the system. Whenever
it is activated a mode changeover will happen.
Display
Audio volume
ON, start key ESC /OFF key ENTER key
MODE selector
UP/DOWN selector
EVENT key
MC input key
ZOOM selector

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2.2.3 UP/Down Selector (rotary switch)
This rotary switch has a lower priority than the mode selector switch and is active all the time in the selected mode. It is
mainly used for selecting sub menus during navigation and to scroll in the edit menu.
2.2.4 ENTER key
The main function of this key is confirmation and to start edit procedures.
2.2.5 ESC/OFF key
This is a multifunctional key, which has two main functions.
•After ESC is pressed a jump to the menu of the next higher level will follow
•During the input of letters and numbers (blinking cursor) ESC confirms the whole row (not necessary to press
ENTER few times)
2.2.6 EVENT key
Activates the Event function (see Chapter 3.1.1.2, LOGGER)
2.2.7 MC/ BAL key
Provides Mc Cready (MC) and ballast setting. The ballast setting is possible after a double click. The value is changed
with the UP/DOWN-selector. (In the elder series of LX5000 there are two separat rotary switches for MC and ballast)
2.2.8 ZOOM (rotary switch)
This is a multifunctional rotary switch. Its main function is to change the zoom level in the graphic mode. Additionally
the zoom switch is used as follows:
•To select turnpoints (only in TP main page)
•After a mistake during editing it is possible to go back some stages by rotating this knob (only when the cursor is
blinking = editing is active)

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3Operation modes
The LX5000 has 7 modes or main menus. All of them are selected directly by rotating the mode selector. The diagram
shows the menu (mode) structure of LX5000.
⇐MODE⇒
GPS NEAR APT TP TSK STATISTICS SETUP
⇓⇓⇓⇓⇓
⇓⇓⇓⇓⇓
Navigation menus (APT, TP,TSK) have sub menus, which are selected using up/down selector.
GPS GPS status, no inputs
NEAR Near airport, choose one airport, no further inputs available
APT Navigation and selection of airports
TP Navigation, selection and edit of turnpoints
TSK Navigation, selection and edit of task
STAT Flight statistic and logbook
SETUP is organized in two levels. The first level (no password required) is accessible for everybody. For the second
level, the pilot has to use the password. The password is not a top secret; it is the same for all instruments and published
96990
After installation of the LX5000, it is necessary to activate the password and adjust the settings of the instrument and the
desired units.
3.1 SETUP
3.1.1 SETUP before password
Changes can be made at any time. This first level contains no system settings at all.
The up/down selector will select the different menus.

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3.1.1.1 QNH RES (QNH and safety altitude)
After switching on, the pilot has an opportunity to input the actual QNH, taken from meteorological service. Using this
feature it is possible to offset the altitude datum, which could have been changed due to pressure changes during the
flight. Without input of initial QNH before the flight, this function is not active.
Any change of the QNH influences the measured altitude. A wrong setting can therefore cause an unprecise final glide.
Procedure:
•Use the up/down selector to choose the item (QNH, ALT.R. MG.VAR. or BUGS)
•Press ENTER
•Use up/down and ENTER for input
•Close the procedure with ESC
Some GPS receivers don’t deliver magnetic variation (MG.V.). In that case the input of a typical value of variation for
the area flown in is obligatory, especially if the magnetic compass is used for wind calculation, or magnetic track is used
in navigation. Having a receiver, delivering variation, no input is possible and necessary (AUTO message will appear)
Example above: safety altitude 000m, QNH offset not possible.
“BUGS” is polar degradation because of “buggy” wings. The input is in glide ratio degradation percentage.
(5%, means glide ratio degradation is 5%)
3.1.1.2 LOGGER
As mentioned before, the flight recorder (logger) is approved by the IGC commission. ( Governed by the FAI.)
After “enter” the LOGGER will follow.
Under “FLIGHT INFO” all important data, such as pilot (name), glider type, call sign, competition sign and comp.
class are stored. Also the name of the official observer can be entered. After pressing ENTER on FLIGHT INFO all
these parameters are accessible. Naturally all these settings are available with a PC and the Lxe-program or via Colibri
or LX20 (see Chapter 4). The settings are performed with ENTER UP/DOWN and ESC.
Example:
to
Please note, there is an important change compared to earlier versions: With the version 9.0 the glider
type, set under Setup ->Password -> Polar, see 3.1.2.10, is automatically written into the IGC file-header.
If one likes to fly with a polar other than that of the used glider, one should write the parameters of that polar
into the user polar and should term it with the name of the used glider (important at decentralized competitions,
Online-Contest, Barron-Hilton-Cup...)

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Before leaving the FLIGHT INFO menu one can save the pilot´s data in a pilot list.
Confirming with Y(es) stores the pilot into the pilot list, what means this pilot can be chosen during the start-up
procedure.
Important !
If the the pilot is not added to the list (ADD PILOT TO LIST N) one has the private pilot modus. In this case the
LX5000 offers no choice of pilots and after 30sec the SET ELEVATION procedure is started.
On the other hand, having added more than one pilot to the list, a pilot can be chosen out of the list during the boot
procedure (Choose with UP/DOWN and confirm with ENTER). This is called the Multi-Pilot Option. For details see
chapter 3.4.
LOGTIME is an important setting for sufficient flight recording.
TOTAL MEMORY is the capacity of memory and depends on the settings only. This number is not reduced after some
flights are stored. It changes only after new settings have been made in the setup. The total memory indicates how many
hours of flight can be flown without loosing the flight data because of overwriting. If the memory is full, the oldest
flights will be overwritten without warning.
B-RECORD: position, GPS altitude, pressure altitude, UTC and GPS status are recorded
Pilot sets record interval, the default value is 12 seconds.
K-RECORD: not active by default
NEAR TP INT.: being close to the turnpoint (inside NEAR RAD), the logging runs faster
NEAR TP RAD.: radius that defines NEAR
(I) RECORD
Using this record some more flight parameters can be logged. Setting Yactivates additional logging.
-FXA: current horizontal accuracy of GPS
-VXA: current vertical accuracy of GPS
-RPM: engine RPM
-GSP: groundspeed
-IAS: indicated airspeed
-TAS: TAS
-HDM: mg. heading
-TRM: magnetic track
-TRT: true track
-TEN: total energy
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-WDI: wind direction
-WVE. wind
-VAR: vario
-ENL: engine noise level (Must be Y when flying powered gliders)
Each activated setting will reduce the total memory capacity.
(J) RECORD
J record has the same settings as I record, but will build a separate file. Using this record reduces the total memory
significant.
EVENT
After pressing EVENT key, the logger will run a limited time faster as defined in LOGTIME. Activation of EVENT is
recorded as a special record in the IGC file. Some competition rules require using EVENT before departure.
Example: after EVENT, 30 additional fixes will be logged in 2-second interval.
3.1.1.3 INIT
The following parameters can be re-defined using this setting.
•VARIO FIL: damping of vario indicator from 0.5 up to 5, default setting is 1.0 (nominal seconds)
•VARIO INT: vario average time, 20 seconds default
•VARIO RNG: vario range
•TAB: audio dead zone during speed command flight
•ETA: Calculation of the estimated arrival time: GS based on the actual groundspeed, VAR based on
the averaged variometer value of the complete flight so far, Mc based on the actual Mc-
setting.
•AUTO SC: speed command change-over method
OFF: only with external switch
GPS: after climbing ( circling) is detected using GPS, an automatically change over will
happen
XXX: TAS in 5 km/h steps from 100 up to 160 km/h (knts, mph)
•WIND/COMPASS: compass is an optional device which can be connected to the LX5000 485 bus. The device
delivers magnetic track and one additional wind calculation method can be used. The method
needs a straight flight. The time for calculation is set using this menu (normal 15 seconds).
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3.1.1.4 DISPLAY
The contrast depends on the viewing angle of the pilot and on climatic factors (daylight intensity and temperature). To
adjust it use this setting. To change the contrast rotate the up/down selector.
3.1.1.5 TRANSFER
To communicate with PC, LX 20 or Colibri use this menu. Data transfer is started after ENTER, for detailed information
see Chapter 4.
3.1.1.6 PASSWORD
Sytem settings can be obtained, after entering the password (for detailed description see next paragraph 3.1.2)
96990
3.1.2 SETUP after password
After password input (96990) further 19 system settings are available. During the flight the password is inactive, that
means after ENTER on password the LX5000 jumps directly into the setup menu!
3.1.2.1 TP (Turn point)
All settings dealing with turnpoints can be done in this menu. The LX5000 is able to store 600 turnpoints.
TP-QUICK POINT NAME
The pilot is able to store his actual position during the flight. Such turnpoints are called QUICK TP and are generally
named like AP (actual point). How to store the actual position will be described later.
Settings:
DATE OFF will store the position like AP: 12:35. The numbers show the time of storing.
DATE ON will store the position under date and time (28121330 for 28 dec. 13:30).
To store the actual position, the START key should be pressed in TP mode.
TP-QUICK POINT – AUTO
SELECT: OFF after stored, the actual position will not be selected automatically
SELECT: ON after stored, the actual position will be selected automatically and ready for navigation
NEAR RADIUS
The setting has nothing to do with the setting described in LOGGER. The LX5000 has a very useful function named
„Simple task“. This function is active when a regular task is started. The instrument will detect being close to the
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simple task. Simply said, flying from TP to TP would build a nice in-flight statistics and useful flight evaluation on the
ground. For more information on this see Chapter 3.4, flying with the LX5000.
TP-SORT
The LX5000 is able to sort the turnpoints under alphabet or under distances (some kind of NEAR TP function). Being
sorted under distance the nearest TP will appear, after starting of the select procedure.
3.1.2.2 OBS. ZONE (observation zone)
In this menu the different sector geometries for different kinds of tasks and competitions can be programmed.
The following sectors can be programmed:
•Sector for task start (START ZONE)
•Sector at the turn points (POINT ZONE)
•Finish line (FINISH ZONE)
•Templates
Templates are predefined geometries, where all sectors are programmed identically. Actual only 900-photosector and
500m-cylinder are available.
The programming of the sectors is generally done by defining two angles, two radii and the direction of the sectors
symmetry axis (either by a fixed value or by automatic definition). The settings done here are “global”, that means this
definition is valid for all tasks. For 5 (five) tasks it is possible to program special sectors, even for the single turnpoints
of one task. This is done “local” at the corresponding task in the task menu. A very useful function, when flying AAT
(Assigned Area Task). The programming of a special sector for each point is necessary for the “Assigned Area Tasks”.
These (lokal) settings are done in the same way as they are described here. Where they have to be programmed, you can
read in chapter 3.2.4.
Note: When working again in the SETUP OBS. ZONE menu after having defined “local” AAT-sectors, all these
locals sectors are overwritten with the global values defined here!!
The basic principle of defining the sectors is done as follows:
3.1.2.2.1 START ZONE
To adjust the start zone, select the menu item START ZONE with [ENTER]. We get the following screen:
•HDG: defines orientation of the symmetry axis of the sector.
•A21: Direction of the symmetry axis (in most cases AUTO)
•R1: Radius of the sector, e.g. 3km for the FAI photo sector.
•A2: Like A1, used for creating combined sectors.
•R2: Like R1, also used for combined sectors

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At first, this sounds very complicated, but some examples shall help you to understand the meaning of these settings.
Example 1:
In the default settings the 90°-FAI photo sector is set as start zone (see picture above), which means HDG is set to “TO
NEXT POINT”. The start zone is therefore symmetrical about the bearing to the next turnpoint.
A21 is set to AUTO, which is clear because the direction of the symmetry axis of the start zone is identical to the
bearing to the first turnpoint. If A21 is set to AUTO, it’s impossible to select this item and change its value.
A1 is 45°, because the half-angle is entered.
R1 is 3km.
A2 and R2 are both set to 0, that means: not programmed.
Example 2:
A 180°-start zone with 20km diameter is programmed the following way:
HDG: TO NEXT POINT
A21: AUTO
A1: 900R1: 10km
A2: 0 R2: 0
Note:
According to the IGC competition rules of May 2000 the current start sector for international championships is the
classical start line. Because the LX5000 can’t deal with a simple start line but needs a start sector, you use the 180
° -
sector of example 2. The only disadvantage: For the LX5000 it’s sufficient to fly at least once into the sector so that the
device accepts your start as valid. It makes no difference in which direction you leave the sector, but for the sports
committee, it does!! You definitely need to cross the front line to get a valid start! (see picture below)
Therefore we recommend that you control your crossing of the line having the graphics page displayed.
Start 1: not valid with start
line
Start 2: valid with start line
Start 3: valid with start line
Start 4: not valid with start
line

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Further settings possible for HDG:
•R.FROM 1.TP: This sort of start sector was planned for the world gliding championships 1999 in Bayreuth. A
radius is drawn around the first turnpoint through the start point and a radial segment of a certain length is cut out
symmetrically around the start point. The advantage of this system is that a pilot starting far outside at the end of
that line has to fly the same distance to the first turnpoint as a pilot starting in the "middle". This is contrary to the
classical start line where the distance to the first turnpoint is increasing the more one starts further from the center
of that line.
A21: is fixed here to AUTO
A1: is without function, only R1, which defines here the length of the segment, is of interest
R1: describes the half-length of this segment
A2: has no function here
R2: two radials from the first turnpoint to the ends of the segment are constructed and elongated with R2. A
second segment is drawn through these two new points. Together this defines a start sector by using two
segments
•FIXED VALUE: The direction of the symmetry axis of the sector is adjusted to a fixed bearing. This bearing is
entered as A21. The setting FIXED VALUE is normally not used for start sectors, but sometimes for finish zones
(see “FINISH ZONE”).
Note:
Please be aware that all the examples are intended to explain the programming procedures and therefore cannot claim
absolute accuracy and completeness. For each kind of competition different types of sectors and rules for the correct
documentation of these sectors may apply, which can be found in the particular competition rules. In case of doubt, the
rules pertaining are defined in the FAI Sporting Code Section 3. E.g. For most of the national decentralised
championships the start sector consists of the 900-photosector, for FAI-badges, 1000/2000km-diplomas and Barron-
Hilton-Cup only the 900-photosector is allowed. For record flights a 1000m startline is used for recording the start time.
3.1.2.2.2 POINT ZONE
Now select the item POINT ZONE of OBS. ZONE. You will get the same options as for the START ZONE. The only
difference is that you get more options for the settings of HDG. The current competition rules require a 500m-cylinder,
so that the direction of the symmetry axis is not important. Nevertheless, all the possible settings are explained here,
because in decentralised competitions or for record flights other sectors are valid:
•SYMMETRICAL: The symmetry axis of the turnpoint sector is orientated symmetrically about the line bisecting
the inbound leg from the previous turnpoint and the outbound leg to the next turnpoint.
•TO PREV POINT: The symmetry axis is directed to the previous turnpoint. This option was intended for Cats
Cradle and related tasks.
•TO NEXT POINT: The symmetry axis is directed to the next turnpoint. This option was intended for Cats Cradle,
too.
•TO START POINT: The symmetry axis is directed to the start point. Again a Cats Cradle option.
•FIXED VALUE: The symmetry axis can be adjusted to any direction. This is the only option for which A21 is not
set to AUTO.
Example 3:
We want to adjust the currently valid sector for the German decentralised competition (DMSt) until 2001 (from 2002
with the DMSt online only the 900fotosector is valid). This is the 90°-photo sector combined with the 500m-cylinder:

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HDG: SYMMETRICAL
A21: AUTO
A1: 450
R1 3.0km
A2: 1800
R2: 0.5km
Note:
Please note that combined sectors must be programmed with the smaller radius for A2 and R2 (R1>R2!!). It’s therefore
impossible to program the figure of example 3 in just the reverse order.
Note also:
For record flights, FAI badges, 1000/2000km-diplomas and for the Barron-Hilton-Cup only the 90
° -photo sector is
valid, not the 500m-cylinder!! For some of the national decentralised competitions the combined figure consisting of
900-photosector and 500m-cylinder is valid.
3.1.2.2.3 FINISH ZONE
Select the item FINISH ZONE and confirm with [ENTER]. Although you get the same screen as for the previous items,
there are only two options for HDG here:
•TO LAST LEG: The symmetry axis is directed back to the last turnpoint. This is the usual setting for
decentralised competition flights.
•FIXED VALUE: The symmetry axis can be set to any direction (see example 4).
Example 4:
In a competition the finish line is orientated perpendicular to the runway’s direction, independent from the bearing to the
last turnpoint. The airfield’s runway has the direction 06/24.
We select HDG: “FIXED VALUE” and can enter either 060°or 240°for A21, depending on the direction of the final
glide. For example for a final glide in the direction 270°we have to enter A21: 060°. Now the “flat side” of the sector is
directed back to the last leg (see picture below), the glider will enter the sector crossing the line.
Note:
There are many ways to complete a flight. For decentralised competitions, record flights etc. the advice of the FAI
Sporting Code should be enough. E.g. when flying BHC, badges, diplomas etc it is enough to land inside the airfield
borders if the airfield is the finish point, while if one is using an external finish point, then the appropriate sector must
be used (according the sporting code, the latter can be done in any case), but care should be taken to remember which
one has to be used.

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3.1.2.2.4 TEMPLATES
Templates are predefined sector geometries. Only the 500m-cylinder and the 900-FAI-photosector are available.
Note: Using one of these templates, the LX5000 will overwrite all user-defined sectors with the chosen template,
there will be no additional confirmation!!
3.1.2.3 GPS
The pilot is able to set local time for his navigation.
IMPORTANT!
UTC offset has absolutely no influence on time logged in the logger. Logger always uses UTC.
It is not possible to change the GPS earth datum. For IGC loggers WGS 1984 is obligatory.
3.1.2.4 UNITS
Practically all known units and combinations can be used in the LX5000.
•LAT, LON: decimal minutes or seconds
•DIST: km, NM, ml
•SP (speed) km/h, kts, mph
•VARIO: m/s, kts
•HDG: magnetic or true
•WIND: km/h, kts, mph, m/s
•ALTITUDE: m, ft
•QNH: mb, mm, in
•LOAD: Overload, kg/m2, lb/ft2
Glider + Pilot + Ballast
OVERLOAD = --------------------------------
Glider + Pilot
Example:
Overload 1.2 means that the take off weight is 20% higher than unballasted.

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3.1.2.5 GRAPHIC
The graphic display of the LX5000 offers valuable information, selected by the user. In order not not to overload the
display some care should be taken by enabling only relevant airspace.
SYMBOL
The LX5000 graphic display supports two sizes of glider symbol. Rotate UP/DOWN selector to select the glider symbol.
Additionally the flown track of the last x minutes can be shown as a line (This is entered under TAIL LENGTH). 0min
means no line
AIRSPACE
This is a very important setting, which allows the pilot to define under what conditions the airspace will be shown on the
display. The instruments are delivered with airspace DISABLE that means no airspace on the display at all. To enable
airspace set ENABLE at first. There are 5 different types of airspace. Each has a different type of line to allow visible
separation of different zones. The zones can be present all the time (setting ON) or closed by setting OFF. Using setting
ON for all kinds of airspace will overload the display, so we offer to use settings, which are connected with zoom.
Example
Using setting for instance 50 km will show the airspace only at zoomfactor 50 km and lower. If the zoom is bigger than
50 km the particular airspace will not be active.
The following settings are recommended therefore preset as factory default:
•CTR. control zone
•R.P,D restricted, prohibited, dangerous
•TRA training zone
•TIZ traffic information zones
•TMA terminal zone
APT
The airports are displayed like symbols with names.
APT ZOOM: 50 km setting will show the airports only having zoom 50 km or lower, if the zoom is bigger than 50 km
the airports will disappear completely in order to avoid an overload of the display (available settings ON, OFF, 5,10, 20,
50, 100 km)
Airspace type
Active, when zoom is 50 km or less

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APT NAME: The airports are not displayed only with symbols, some letters of the name or ICAO code can be added.
The pilot is able to choose between:
•ICAO will show ICAO code of the airport close to the symbol
•2 char. up to 8 char. will display first letters of the airport
•NONE, without letters, only symbol
TP:
The same logic is used for displaying of turnpoints .
There are four types of turnpoints and each type has a different symbol on the screen.
•T. POINT simple turnpoint (landing isn't possible)
•AIRPORT turnpoint with all airport functions
•OUTLAND turnpoint as an outlanding place
•MARKER is not a permanent turnpoint, it is deleted when the instrument is switched off. It can be used to mark
thermals for instance.
IMPORTANT!
The turnpoints marked landable will appear in the NEAR AIRPORT, displayed with corresponding symbols in front of
the name (airport, outlanding).
3.1.2.6 PILOTES (Piloten Namen Eigabe)
The LX5000 version 9.0 supports a so called multi pilot function. The names of max. 30 pilots can be stored to a pilot
list. This list is active as soon as the first pilot was entered under FLIGHT INFO and than copied into the pilot list. (see
chapter FLIGHT INFO)
Password is a pilot specific alphanumeric input, which enables every pilot to save his specific settings and to reactivate
them during the start up procedure by choosing his name and entering his password. The actual values are stored under
the name of the active pilot before switching off and can be reactivated when the device is switched on again (see
above).
The following values are stored in the individual setting:
•final glide: RESERVE height
•Flight Info
•Settings under LOGGER
•INIT
•Display
Under password:
•TP
•OBSERVATION ZONES
•GPS
•UNITS
Marker, that this pilot
was chosen during the
start up procedure

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•GRAPHIC
•NMEA
•PC
•POLAR
•LOAD
•TE COMP.
•AUDIO
•INPUT
•LCD INDICATOR
•PAGE 1
•PAGE 3
Editing and adding more pilots „by hand“ is possible by pressing ENTER:
The function INSERT allows adding of more pilots (Up to 30). The message Active (upper right corner) indicates that
specific settings of th shown pilot are active (means that this pilot has been chosen in the startup procedure).
Important!
Having entered a new pilot switch the LX5000 off and then on again and chose the desired pilot.
A new entry can also be performed by entering that pilot into the FLIGHT INFO and copying to the pilot list.
3.1.2.7 NMEA
LX5000 delivers position data in the NMEA-format to other navigation devices in the cockpit if necessary.
All NMEA sentences are not active in default settings that means the pilot has to activate them if necessary. Normally
GGA, RMC, and RMB are used. The pilots using WinPilot should activate LXWP_ also. Please see manual of your
external device for information about the needed protocolls.
The data is available as Tx line on 9P sub D connector marked RS 232, see wiring.
3.1.2.8 PC
The speed of data transfer between LX5000 and other devices (PC, LX 20 or Colibri) can be adjusted in this menu. It is
very important that both devices have the same communication speed.
The new Windows PC program Lxe is able to adapt the communication speed automatically. The old DOS programs
(LXGPS and LXFAI) are not able to do that.

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3.1.2.9 DEL TP/TSK
After Yall turnpoints and tasks will be deleted.
3.1.2.10 POLAR
Polars for nearly all gliders are in the library. To select them simply rotate UP/DOWN selector
The parameters a, b, and c of the glider polar can be calculated very simply by the pilot using LXPOLAR or
POLAR.EXE, if the glider polar is not found in the library. After POLAR.EXE is started and three adequate points of
the polar (Apr. 100 km/h, 130 km/h, 150 km/h) are entered, the parameters are calculated automatically. POLAR.EXE is
delivered on the CD together with LXFAI. There is space for two USER polars (rotate UP/DOWN to the left).
Name „user“ should of course be replaced with the glider’s name, to have the correct glider type in the IGC-header
3.1.2.11 LOAD
Normally the ballast setting is brought to minimum after the LX5000 has been switched off. Using setting SWITCH ON
LOAD: SET, the load setting will remain the same as the last setting done in the previous flight.
3.1.2.12 TE COMP.
The LX5000 offers two methods of vario TE compensation.
•TE tube
•Electronic TE compensation
Please note, there is an important change compared to earlier versions: With the version 9.0 the glider type,
set under Setup ->Password -> Polar, see 3.1.1.2, is automatically written into the IGC file-header.
If one likes to fly with a polar other than that of the used glider, one should write the parameters of that polar into
the user polar and should term it with the name of the used glider (important at decentralized competitions, Online-
Contest, Barron-Hilton-Cup...)