LXNAV LX8000 User manual

LX8000
(Including the LX8080
and LX8000D, LX8080D Rear-Seat Device)
Variometer and GPS- avigation System
Version 2.6
LX AV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24a, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel [phone] fax [phone]
[email protected] • www.lxnav.com

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1 Important Notices 7
1.1 Limited Warranty 7
2 Packing Lists 8
2.1 LX8000 with F arm Option 8
2.2 LX8000 without F arm Option 8
2.3 LX8000D 8
3 Basics 9
3.1 The LX8000 at a G ance 9
3.1.1 Display Unit Features 9
3.1.2 Vario Unit Features 10
3.1.3 Interfaces 10
3.1.4 Options 11
3.1.4.1 Internal Options 11
3.1.4.2 External Options 11
3.1.4.3 Simulator 11
3.1.5 Technical Data 12
3.1.6 Weight 12
4 System Description 13
4.1 Rotary Switches and Buttons 13
4.1.1 Buttons 14
4.1.1.1 Power Button 14
4.1.2 Rotary Switches (Knobs) 14
4.2 Switching on the Unit 14
4.3 User Input 15
4.3.1 Text Edit Control 15
4.3.2 Masked Text Edit Control 15
4.3.3 Spin Control 16
4.3.4 Selection Control 16
4.3.5 Checkbox and Checkbox List 16
4.3.6 Colour Selector 16
4.3.7 Font Selector 17
4.4 Switching off 18
5 Operating Modes 19
5.1 Setup Mode 20
5.1.1 Q H and RES 20
5.1.1.1 Q H* 20
5.1.1.2 Safety Altitude 20
5.1.1.3 Magnetic Variation 20
5.1.1.4 ETA/ETE Calculation 20
5.1.1.5 Soaring Start* 21
5.1.2 Flight Recorder 21
5.1.3 Vario Parameters* 22
5.1.4 Display 23
5.1.5 Files and Transfers 23
5.1.5.1 Uploading User Airspace and Way Points 23
5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database 24
5.1.5.3 Managing Airspace 24
5.1.5.4 Managing Way Points 25
5.1.5.5 Managing Airports 26
5.1.5.6 Managing Airports Using the LXe Program 26
5.1.5.7 Managing Flights 27
5.1.5.8 Flight Declaration 27

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5.1.5.9 Formatting a SD Card 28
5.1.6 Graphics 28
5.1.6.1 Terrain and Map 28
5.1.6.2 Airspace 29
5.1.6.3 Way Points and Airports 30
5.1.6.4 Glider and Track 30
5.1.6.5 Optimization 31
5.1.6.6 Task 32
5.1.6.7 Flarm 32
5.1.7 Sounds* 33
5.1.7.1 Audio Settings* 34
5.1.7.2 Voice* 35
5.1.7.3 Alarms* 35
5.1.8 Observation Zones 35
5.1.9 Optimization 37
5.1.10 Warnings 37
5.1.10.1 Airspace Warnings 37
5.1.10.2 Altitude Warning 38
5.1.10.3 Flarm Warnings 39
5.1.11 Units 39
5.1.12 Hardware* 40
5.1.12.1 Vario Settings* 40
5.1.12.2 Vario Indicator Setup* 42
5.1.12.3 Flarm* 45
5.1.12.4 Compass* 46
5.1.12.5 Rear Seat or Front Seat 46
5.1.12.6 MEA Output* 47
5.1.12.7 Engine oise* 48
5.1.13 Polar and Glider* 48
5.1.14 Profiles and Pilots 49
5.1.15 Language 51
5.1.16 Passwords 51
5.2 Information Mode 52
5.2.1 GPS Status Page 52
5.2.2 Position Report 52
5.2.3 Satellite Sky View 53
5.3 Near Mode 53
5.4 Statistics Mode 54
5.4.1 Logbook 54
5.4.2 Statistics during Flight 54
5.5 Airport Mode 55
5.5.1 Initial avigation Page 55
5.5.1.1 Final Glide Symbol 56
5.5.1.2 Thermal Assistant 56
5.5.2 Second avigation Page 57
5.5.3 Third avigation Page 57
5.5.4 Fourth avigation Page 57
5.5.5 Button Actions 58
5.5.5.1 Select an Airport 59
5.5.5.2 MacCready, Ballast and Bugs Settings 60
5.5.5.3 Map Settings 61
5.5.5.4 Wind 62

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5.5.5.5 Airspace 63
5.5.5.6 Mark 63
5.5.5.7 Flarm 63
5.5.5.8 Rotate FAI Area 64
5.6 Way Point Mode 65
5.6.1 Editing Way Points 66
5.6.2 ew Way Point 67
5.7 Task Mode 68
5.7.1 Task Edit 70
5.7.2 Task Creation 70
5.7.3 Modifying Zones 71
5.7.4 Task Options 72
5.7.4.1 Gate Time 73
5.7.4.2 Below Altitude Start Procedure 73
5.7.4.3 Maximum Start Speed and/or Maximum Start Altitude 73
5.7.5 Saving a Task 74
5.7.6 Loading a Task 74
5.7.7 Moving a Task Point 75
6 Variometer and A timeter 76
6.1 Smart Vario Description 76
6.2 A timeter 77
6.2.1 IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure 77
6.3 Speed Command 77
7 F ying with the LX8000 78
7.1 On the Ground 78
7.1.1 Power on Procedure 78
7.1.2 Profile Selection 78
7.1.3 Set Elevation and Q H 79
7.1.4 Pre-flight Check 79
7.1.5 Preparing a Task 80
7.1.5.1 Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) 80
7.2 F ying a Task 82
7.2.1 Starting a Task 82
7.2.2 Restarting Task 83
7.2.3 Over Turn Point 83
7.2.4 Entering Assigned Area 84
7.2.5 Moving Point Inside Assigned Area 84
7.2.6 Task Finish 85
7.3 Procedure after Landing 85
8 Insta ation 86
8.1 Insta ing the LX8000 87
8.2 Insta ation of Options 88
8.3 Ports and Wiring 90
9 Firmware Update 93
10 Options 95
10.1 F arm 95
10.1.1 Flarm External LED Display 95
10.1.1.1 Obstacles 96
10.1.1.2 Settings for the LX Flarm LED Display 96
10.1.2 Installation 97
10.1.2.1 Functional Check After Installation 97
10.1.3 Flarm Update Procedure 98

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10.1.4 Uploading Obstacles 98
10.1.5 Uploading Flarm et Files 98
10.2 ADSB-Receiver (TRX-1090) 99
10.2.1 Installation 99
10.3 Rear Seat Device (LX8000D) 101
10.3.1 Data Exchange 101
10.3.2 Cable Wiring 102
10.4 Compass Modu e 103
10.4.1 Installation of the Compass Module 105
10.4.2 First Test After Installation 105
10.4.3 Adjusting the Compass Module 106
10.4.4 Final Check 107
10.4.5 Input of Local Magnetic Variation 107
10.5 Remote Contro 107
10.6 Secondary Vario Indicators 108
11 Revision History 109

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1Important Notices
The LX8000 (LX8080) system is designed for VFR use only as an aid to prudent navigation.
All information is presented for reference only. Terrain, airports and airspace data are
provided only as an aid to situation awareness.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. LX AV reserves the right
to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content of this material
without obligation to notify any person or organisation of such changes or improvements.
A Yellow triangle is shown for parts of the manual which should be read very
carefully and are important for operating the LX8000 (LX8080) system.
otes with a red triangle describe procedures which are critical and may result in
loss of data or any other critical situation.
A bulb icon is shown when a useful hint is provided to the reader.
1.1 Limited Warranty
This LX8000 (LX8080) product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, LX AV will, at its
sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or
replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour, provided that
the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover
failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorised alterations or repairs.
THE WARRA TIES A D REMEDIES CO TAI ED HEREI ARE EXCLUSIVE A D I LIEU OF
ALL OTHER WARRA TIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, I CLUDI G A Y
LIABILITY ARISI G U DER A Y WARRA TY OF MERCHA TABILITY OR FIT ESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRA TY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
I O EVE T SHALL LX AV BE LIABLE FOR A Y I CIDE TAL, SPECIAL, I DIRECT OR
CO SEQUE TIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTI G FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
I ABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS I THE PRODUCT. Some states do
not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may
not apply to you. LX AV 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 A D EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR A Y BREACH OF WARRA TY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local LX AV dealer or contact LX AV directly.
September 2011 © 2011 LX AV. All rights reserved.

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2Packing Lists
2.1 LX8000 (LX8080) with F arm Option
•LX8000 (LX8080) digital unit
•LX AV V5 vario unit
•Main power cable for digital unit
•Cable for vario unit
•SD card
•Barogram calibration chart
•IGC cable (only with LX8000)
•GPS antenna
•Flarm Antenna
•Hex key “Inbus”
2.2 LX8000 (LX8080) without F arm Option
•LX8000 (LX8080) digital unit
•LX AV V5 vario unit
•Main power cable for digital unit
•Cable for vario unit
•SD card
•Barograph calibration chart
•IGC cable (only with LX8000)
•GPS antenna
•Hex key “Inbus”
2.3 LX8000D (LX8080D)
•LX8000D (LX8080D)
•Main power cable
•RS485 cable – 4 meter
•RS485 splitting unit
•V5 Vario indicator with cable
•SD card
•Hex key “Inbus”

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3Basics
3.1 The LX8000 orLX8080 at a G ance
The instrument consists of two units; the LX8000 digital unit (LX8080 digital unit) and the
LX AV V5 vario unit. Within the LX8000 (LX8080) digital unit an integral 16-channel GPS
receiver and a high brightness colour display with 320 x 240 pixels are fitted. An integrated
SD card or USB interface is used for user friendly data exchange. The LX8000 is equipped
with a built-in flight recorder according to the most recent IGC specification for all flights.
Optionally the FLARM collision avoidance system can be integrated into the LX8000 digital
unit.
The 57 mm diameter (2¼") LX AV V5 vario unit is a modern designed variometer with its
own processor. It features an mechanical needle with colour display for additional data.
The unit communicates with the LX8000 digital unit over the RS485 system bus. Optionally
additional Vario indicators and a wide range of interface devices can be daisy-chained using
the RS485 bus.
3.1.1 LX8000 Disp ay Unit Features
•Extremely bright 3.5" (8.9 cm) colour display readable in all sunlight conditions with
backlight automatically adapted using an ambient light sensor (ALS).
•Using Linux operating system (not CE Windows) ensures fast and stable operation of the
firmware.
•6 push buttons and 4 rotary switches (knobs) are used for input, which comprise the
well-known LX user interface. Optionally a remote stick is available for more comfort.
•Pre-loaded with worldwide terrain maps, airspace and airport databases.
•Unlimited number of way points.
•Unlimited number of tasks (with assigned area support).
•Comprehensive flight and task statistics.
•Display of nearest airports and out-landing fields.
•Unlimited number of pilots/profiles.
•Integrated flight recorder according to high-level IGC specification.

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•Real-time flight optimisation according to FAI and OLC rules.
•Flights stored in IGC format are downloadable using the integrated SD Card.
•Flight recorder functions include an integral pressure transducer based on 1013 mbar
level for altitude recording, engine noise level sensor, memory to store more than 1000
hours of flights and digital and mechanically security devices to ensure high level of
security.
•Integrated FLARM collision avoidance system with graphic, sound and voice (optional)
presentation.
3.1.2 LX8080 Disp ay Unit Features
Compared to LX8000, LX8080 is having all the features of LX8000 except the screen size is
smaller. It features extremely bright 2.8" (7.1 cm) colour display readable in all sunlight
conditions with backlight automatically adapted using an ambient light sensor (ALS).
Because of similarity in operation and design of LX8000 and LX8080 we will refer
only to LX8000 in manual.
3.1.3 Vario Unit Features
•Mechanical needle driven by stepper motor indicating various data such as netto vertical
speed, relative (super netto) and vertical speed.
•240x320 pixels colour screen for additional information such as average, thermal vario,
time, speed etc…
•Integrated voice module
•Many custom audio settings
•100Hz sampling rate for very fast response.
•Speed to fly indication.
•TE compensation can be selected to be either pneumatic TE probe or electronic TE.
3.1.4 Interfaces
•The RS232 interface has MEA output for external devices.
•An SD Card interface.
•A USB slot for data transfer using USB memory stick.
•An IGC interface to connect and power Colibri or LX20 devices. The connector pin-out
corresponds to the IGC standard. (only on LX8000)