LX Navigation Era Series User manual

LX Era
[57 & 80]
Device manual
- LX navigation -
June, 2020
Tkalska ulica 10
SI-3000 Celje
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LX Era
Document information
Document name: LX EUM
Document revision: R1
Document information
0.1 Abstract
This document represents the user manual for the LX Era variometer. The installation manual,
dataport and additional info can be found on www.lxnavigation.com.
0.2 List of applicable products
Device Version
LX Era 57 V1.6
LX Era 80 V1.6
0.3 Revision history
Document Document SW Revised Approved
name revision version Date by by Notes
LX EUM R1 1.6 22.5.2020 L.R. N.S. Manual written
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Contents
0 Document information 3
0.1 Abstract.......................................... 3
0.2 List of applicable products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
0.3 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 Devicehardwareoverview ............................... 10
3 Basic operation 13
3.1 TurningtheEraon.................................... 13
3.2 Deviceinterface ..................................... 14
3.3 Userinput......................................... 15
3.3.1 Bottom push-rotary knob (PAGES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.2 Top push-rotary knob (ZOOM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.3 Bottom push button (VOL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3.4 Toppushbutton(MC).............................. 15
3.4 Performinganupdate.................................. 15
3.5 TurningtheEraoff.................................... 16
3.6 A word on internal battery and flight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4 Advanced operation 18
4.1 Mainpage ........................................ 19
4.1.1 Digitalneedlescale ............................... 19
4.1.2 Digital numeric indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.1.3 Flarmstatus ................................... 21
4.1.4 CurrenttimeandOAT.............................. 21
4.1.5 Connectivitystatus ............................... 22
4.1.6 GPSstatus.................................... 22
4.1.7 Flightmode ................................... 22
4.1.8 Batterystatus .................................. 23
4.1.9 Windindicator.................................. 23
4.1.10 Volumesub-page ................................ 24
4.2 Thermalassistantpage................................. 25
4.3 Flarmradarpage..................................... 27
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4.4 Turnpointnavigationpage ............................... 30
4.5 Airportnavigationpage................................. 33
4.6 Tasknavigationpage .................................. 35
4.7 Nearest landable navigation page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.8 G-forcepage ....................................... 41
4.9 AHRSpage........................................ 43
4.10Infopage ......................................... 45
4.11 Logbook/Flight statistics page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
4.11.1 Logbook ..................................... 46
4.11.2 Flightstatistics ................................. 47
4.12Airspacepage ...................................... 49
4.13Setuppage........................................ 50
5 Device setup 51
5.1 Usersettings....................................... 51
5.1.1 Pilot........................................ 51
5.1.2 Vario/SC ..................................... 53
5.1.3 Task........................................ 54
5.1.4 Indicators..................................... 54
5.1.5 Voice ....................................... 57
5.1.6 Pages....................................... 57
5.1.7 Graphics ..................................... 57
5.1.7.1 Airspace................................ 58
5.1.7.2 Map .................................. 58
5.1.7.3 Task .................................. 58
5.1.7.4 Theme ................................. 59
5.1.8 Warnings..................................... 60
5.1.9 Logger ...................................... 61
5.2 Systemsettings ..................................... 63
5.2.1 Glider....................................... 63
5.2.2 Units ....................................... 64
5.2.3 NMEA....................................... 65
5.2.4 Inputs....................................... 66
5.2.5 Transfer ..................................... 67
5.2.5.1 Turnpoints............................... 68
5.2.5.2 Airports ................................ 68
5.2.5.3 Airspace................................ 69
5.2.5.4 Loadtask ............................... 69
5.2.5.5 FlarmNET............................... 69
5.2.6 Network ..................................... 70
5.2.7 Localisation ................................... 71
5.2.8 Synchronisation................................. 71
5.2.9 Service ...................................... 72
5.2.9.1 Clubmode............................... 73
5.2.10Shutdown .................................... 73
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6 Connectivity 74
6.1 WiFiconnectivity..................................... 74
6.1.1 Flighttransfer .................................. 74
6.1.1.1 Setting up an email address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.1.1.2 Establishing a WiFi connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.1.1.3 Sendingtheflight........................... 75
6.2 Bluetoothconnectivity.................................. 75
6.2.1 Connecting an Android device (XC soar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.2.1.1 Establishing a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.2.1.2 SettinguptheEra........................... 76
6.2.1.3 Setting up XC Soar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.2.2 Connecting an Oudie or other PNA/PDA device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.2.2.1 Establishing a Bluetooth connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.2.2.2 SettinguptheEra........................... 77
6.3 Userportconnectivity.................................. 78
6.3.1 ConnectinganOudie .............................. 78
6.3.2 ConnectingaRadio ............................... 78
7 LX Joy 79
8 Taking care of your Era 81
8.1 Theinternalbattery ................................... 81
8.2 Pressuresensors .................................... 82
8.3 Display .......................................... 82
8.4 Devicehousing...................................... 82
8.5 RJconnectors ...................................... 83
8.6 MicroSDcardreader................................... 83
8.7 Reversepolarityonpower................................ 83
9 When connected to the Zeus 84
10 Release notes 86
10.1 1.6.110/6453 (2020-06-08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
10.2 1.6.102/6446 (2020-06-02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
10.3 1.6.100/6441 (2020-06-02) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
10.41.6.90/6423(2020-05-27)................................ 86
10.51.6.86/6410(2020-05-25)................................ 86
10.6 1.6.70/6381 (2020-05-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
10.7 1.6.57/6367 (2020-05-07) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
10.8 1.4.32/6345 (2020-04-28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
10.9 Automated builds (from 2020-04-06 to 2019-01-25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
10.101.3(2019-01-25) ..................................... 89
10.11 1.2(2018-07-18)..................................... 90
10.121.1(2018-07-12)..................................... 91
10.131.0RC3(2018-05-29).................................. 91
10.141.0RC2(2018-05-23).................................. 91
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10.151.0RC1(2018-04-26).................................. 91
10.160.9l(2018-04-06).................................... 91
10.170.9k(2018-03-17).................................... 91
10.180.9j(2018-02-05).................................... 92
10.190.9i(2018-02-02).................................... 92
10.200.9h(2017-12-19).................................... 92
10.210.9f............................................ 92
10.220.9d ........................................... 93
10.230.9b/c .......................................... 93
10.240.9a ........................................... 94
10.250.9 ............................................ 94
10.260.8 ............................................ 94
10.270.7 ............................................ 95
11 Contact 96
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Important notices
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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 Era in the Taking care of your Era 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-Era-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 Era 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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Getting started
2.1 Device hardware overview
The Era is a digital electronic variometer. It is a highest level IGC certified logger with ENL
capability and is expandable to MOP as well (if the MOP IGC logger is connected). You can
find the IGC approval here.
The Era was envisioned to be easy and intuitive to use, with four command inputs (two
push-rotary knobs and two push buttons).
It provides the pilot with four dedicated navigation pages, enabling simultaneous navigation to
aTurnpoint,Airport,Task or the Nearest landable point. Each page offers the pilot information
of his position on a map, with Turnpoints, Airports and Airspaces graphically shown on the map.
The Era has a built-in voice module, offering the pilot voice warnings, voice pronounced airport
frequencies and similar.
The Era features an internal battery, capable of powering the device for three to five hours,
depending on the brightness level, sound level, use of connectivity features and similar. More
info can be found in A word on internal battery and flight mode sub-section.
All Eras have a built-in connectivity module, providing both Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity to
the user.
The Bluetooth is mainly used for connecting 3rd party devices, like PDA/PNAs, Android
phones, etc. The connection to these devices enables bi-directional communication. This
communication includes sending of task declarations from third party devices to the Era,
communicating the MC, Ballast and Bugs parameters between the two devices, as well as the
Era sharing it’s information (includes but is not limited to: accurate GPS, altitude, vario value,
Flarm, IAS, G-force, AHRS data, etc.) to the 3rd party device. Additional info on Bluetooth
connectivity can be found in the Bluetooth connectivity section of this manual.
The WiFi is mainly used for giving the Era access to the internet. This can be done by con-
necting it to a mobile hot-spot or regular WiFi network. The Era has the capability of sending
flights over emails and other functions, depicted in the WiFi connectivity section of this manual.
The Era has a dedicated Flarm port on the back of the device, providing the pilot the capability
of connecting any Flarm device. The Era will use the data acquired from the Flarm device
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