LXNAV LX9000 User manual

LX9000
(Including the LX9000D Rear-Seat Device)
Variometer and GPS-Navigation S stem
Version 2.6
LXNAV 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 LX9000 With F arm Option 8
2.2 LX9000 without F arm Option 8
2.3 LX9000D 8
3 Basics 9
3.1 The LX9000 at a G ance 9
3.1.1 Displa Unit Features 9
3.1.2 Vario Unit Features 10
3.1.3 Interfaces 10
3.1.4 Options 10
3.1.4.1 Internal Options 10
3.1.4.2 External Options 10
3.1.4.3 Simulator 11
3.1.5 Technical Data 11
3.1.6 Weight 11
4 System Description 12
4.1 Rotary Switches and Buttons 12
4.1.1 Landscape orientation 12
4.1.2 Portrait orientation 13
4.1.3 Buttons 13
4.1.3.1 Power Button 13
4.1.4 Rotar Switches (Knobs) 13
4.2 Switching on the Unit 14
4.3 User Input 14
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 20
5.1 Setup Mode 22
5.1.1 QNH and RES 22
5.1.1.1 QNH* 22
5.1.1.2 Safet Altitude 22
5.1.1.3 Magnetic Variation 23
5.1.1.4 ETA/ETE Calculation 23
5.1.1.5 Soaring Start* 23
5.1.2 Flight Recorder 24
5.1.3 Vario Parameters* 25
5.1.4 Displa 26
5.1.5 Files and Transfers 27
5.1.5.1 Uploading User Airspace and Wa Points 27
5.1.5.2 Uploading Airspace and Airports Database 27
5.1.5.3 Managing Airspace 28
5.1.5.4 Managing Wa Points 29
5.1.5.5 Managing Airports 30
5.1.5.6 Managing Airports Using the LXe Program 31

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5.1.5.7 Managing Flights 32
5.1.5.8 Flight Declaration 32
5.1.5.9 Formatting a SD Card 33
5.1.6 Graphics 33
5.1.6.1 Terrain and Map 34
5.1.6.2 Airspace 35
5.1.6.3 Wa Points and Airports 35
5.1.6.4 Glider and Track 36
5.1.6.5 Optimization 37
5.1.6.6 Task 38
5.1.6.7 Flarm 38
5.1.7 Sounds* 40
5.1.7.1 Audio Settings* 40
5.1.7.2 Voice* 42
5.1.7.3 Alarms* 42
5.1.8 Observation Zones 43
5.1.9 Optimization 45
5.1.10 Warnings 45
5.1.10.1 Airspace Warnings 46
5.1.10.2 Altitude Warning 47
5.1.10.3 Flarm Warnings 48
5.1.11 Units 48
5.1.12 Hardware* 49
5.1.12.1 Vario Settings* 50
5.1.12.2 Vario Indicator Setup* 51
5.1.12.3 Flarm* 55
5.1.12.4 Compass* 56
5.1.12.5 Rear Seat or Front Seat 57
5.1.12.6 AHRS 58
5.1.12.7 NMEA Output* 58
5.1.12.8 Engine Noise* 58
5.1.13 Polar and Glider* 59
5.1.14 Profiles and Pilots 60
5.1.15 Language 63
5.1.16 Passwords 63
5.2 Information Mode 64
5.2.1 GPS Status Page 64
5.2.2 Position Report 65
5.2.3 Satellite Sk View 65
5.3 Near Mode 66
5.4 Statistics Mode 67
5.4.1 Logbook 67
5.4.2 Statistics During Flight 67
5.5 Airport Mode 69
5.5.1 Initial Navigation Page 69
5.5.1.1 Final Glide S mbol 70
5.5.1.2 Thermal Assistant 70
5.5.2 Second Navigation Page 71
5.5.3 Third Navigation Page 71
5.5.4 Button Actions 72
5.5.4.1 Select an Airport 73
5.5.4.2 MacCread , Ballast and Bugs Settings 75

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5.5.4.3 Map Settings 75
5.5.4.4 Wind 77
5.5.4.5 Airspace 77
5.5.4.6 Mark 78
5.5.4.7 Flarm 78
5.5.4.8 Rotate FAI Area 80
5.6 Way Point Mode 81
5.6.1 Editing Wa Points 82
5.6.2 New Wa Point 82
5.7 Task Mode 84
5.7.1 Task Edit 86
5.7.2 Task Creation 87
5.7.3 Modif ing Zones 88
5.7.4 Task Options 89
5.7.4.1 Gate Time 89
5.7.4.2 Below Altitude Start Procedure 89
5.7.4.3 Maximum Start Speed and/or Maximum Start Altitude 90
5.7.5 Saving a Task 91
5.7.6 Loading a Task 92
5.7.7 Moving a Task Point 92
6 Variometer and A timeter 94
6.1 Smart Vario Description 94
6.1.1 Smart vario on V5 vario s stem 94
6.1.2 Smart vario on other vario s stems 94
6.2 A timeter 95
6.2.1 IGC Barograph Recalibration Procedure 95
6.3 Speed Command 95
7 F ying With the LX9000 96
7.1 On the Ground 96
7.1.1 Power on Procedure 96
7.1.2 Profile Selection 96
7.1.3 Set Elevation and QNH 97
7.1.4 Preflight Check 97
7.1.5 Preparing a Task 98
7.1.5.1 Assigned Area Tasks (AAT) 98
7.2 F ying a Task 100
7.2.1 Starting a Task 100
7.2.2 Restarting Task 101
7.2.3 Over Turn Point 102
7.2.4 Entering Assigned Area 102
7.2.5 Moving Point Inside Assigned Area 102
7.2.6 Task Finish 104
7.3 Procedure After Landing 104
8 Insta ation 106
8.1 Insta ing the LX9000 107
8.2 Insta ation of Options 108
8.3 Ports and Wiring 109
8.3.1 Main unit wiring 109
8.3.2 V5 vario unit wiring 110
8.3.3 USB-D or analog unit wiring 110
9 Firmware Update 111
9.1 Updating LX9000 firmware 111

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9.2 Updating V5 or Vario indicator 112
10 Options 113
10.1 F arm 113
10.1.1 Flarm External LED Displa 113
10.1.1.1 Obstacles 114
10.1.1.2 Settings for the LX Flarm LED Displa 114
10.1.2 Installation 115
10.1.2.1 Functional Check After Installation 115
10.1.3 Flarm Update Procedure 116
10.1.4 Uploading Obstacles 116
10.1.5 Uploading FlarmNet Files 117
10.2 Rear Seat Device (LX9000D) 118
10.2.1 Data Exchange 118
10.2.2 Cable Wiring 119
10.3 ADSB-Receiver (TRX-1090) 120
10.3.1 Installation 120
10.4 AHRS 122
10.4.1 Installation 122
10.4.2 Level adjustments 123
10.5 Compass Modu e 124
10.5.1 Installation of the Compass Module 125
10.5.2 First Test After Installation 125
10.5.3 Adjusting the Compass Module 126
10.5.4 Final Check 127
10.5.5 Input of Local Magnetic Variation 127
10.6 Remote Contro 127
10.7 Secondary Vario Indicators 128
11 Revision History 129

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1Important Notices
The LX9000 s stem is designed for VFR use onl as an aid to prudent navigation. All
information is presented for reference onl . Terrain, airports and airspace data are provided
onl as an aid to situation awareness.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. LXNAV reserves the right
to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content of this material
without obligation to notif an person or organisation of such changes or improvements.
A Yellow triangle is shown for parts of the manual which should be read ver
carefull and are important for operating the LX9000 s stem.
Notes with a red triangle describe procedures which are critical and ma result in
loss of data or an other critical situation.
A bulb icon is shown when a useful hint is provided to the reader.
1.1 Limited Warranty
This LX9000 product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for
two ears from the date of purchase. Within this period, LXNAV will, at its sole option, repair
or replace an 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 an transportation cost. This warrant does not cover failures due to abuse,
misuse, accident, or unauthorised 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 RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LXNAV 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 states do
not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations ma
not appl to ou. LXNAV retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software,
or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL
BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warrant service, contact our local LXNAV dealer or contact LXNAV directl .
September 2011 © 2011 LXNAV. All rights reserved.

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2Packing Lists
2.1 LX9000 With F arm Option
•LX9000 digital unit
•LXNAV V5 vario unit
•Main power cable for digital unit
•Cable for vario unit
•SD card
•Barogram calibration chart
•GPS antenna
•Flarm Antenna
•Hex ke “Inbus”
2.2 LX9000 without F arm Option
•LX9000 digital unit
•LXNAV V5 vario unit
•Main power cable for digital unit
•Cable for vario unit
•SD card
•Barograph calibration chart
•GPS antenna
•Hex ke “Inbus”
2.3 LX9000D
•LX9000D
•Main power cable
•RS485 cable – 4 meter
•RS485 splitting unit
•Vario indicator with cable
•SD card
•Hex ke “Inbus”

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3Basics
3.1 The LX9000 at a G ance
The instrument consists of two units; the LX9000 digital unit and the vario unit. Within the
LX9000 digital unit an integral 16-channel GPS receiver and a high brightness colour displa
with 640 x 480 pixels are fitted. An integrated SD card or USB interface is used for user
friendl data exchange. The LX9000 is equipped with a built-in flight recorder according to
the most recent IGC specification for all flights. Optionall the FLARM collision avoidance
s stem can be integrated into the LX9000 digital unit.
The 57 mm diameter (2¼") LXNAV V5 vario unit is a modern designed variometer with its
own processor. It features an mechanical needle with colour displa for additional data.
The unit communicates with the LX9000 digital unit over the RS485 s stem bus. Optionall
additional vario indicators and a wide range of interface devices can be dais -chained using
the RS485 bus.
3.1.1 Disp ay Unit Features
•Extremel bright 5.6" (14,3 cm) colour displa readable in all sunlight conditions with
backlight automaticall adapted using an ambient light sensor (ALS).
•Using Linux operating s stem (not CE Windows) ensures fast and stable operation of the
firmware.
•8 push buttons and 4 rotar switches (knobs) are used for input, which comprise the
well-known LX user interface. Optionall a remote stick is available for more comfort.
•Portrait or landscape orientation.
•Pre-loaded with worldwide terrain maps, airspace and airport databases.
•Unlimited number of wa points.
•Unlimited number of tasks (with assigned area support).
•Comprehensive flight and task statistics.
•Displa 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, memor to store more than 1000
hours of flights and digital and mechanicall securit devices to ensure high level of
securit .
•Integrated FLARM collision avoidance s stem with graphic, sound and voice (optional)
presentation.
3.1.2 Vario Unit Features
•Mechanical needle driven b 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
•Man custom audio settings
•100Hz sampling rate for ver fast response.
•Speed to fl indication.
•TE compensation can be selected to be either pneumatic TE probe or electronic TE.
3.1.3 Interfaces
•The RS232 interface has NMEA output for external devices.
•An SD Card interface.
•A USB slot for data transfer using USB memor stick.
3.1.4 Options
3.1.4.1 Interna Options
Integrated Flarm electronics can be built into the LX9000 digital unit. All necessar
connectors are available on the rear side of the unit (Flarm external indicator, Flarm
antenna), which guaranties the same comfort as with the original Flarm devices. It is ver
important to point out that the whole s stem uses onl one GPS receiver and therefore
offers a low power solution. One bicolour LED Flarm External displa is included in the
deliver ; extension to a second seat is possible.
3.1.4.2 Externa Options
B using a RS485 bus s stem a wide range of optional interfaces can be easil connected to
the basic configuration with minimal installation work. The LX9000 bus s stem can be
extended easil b use of RS485 splitting units, which allow plug and pla connection of
optional devices. The following units can be connected to the LX9000 bus s stem:
•Second Seat Device (LX9000D, LX8000D or LX8080D): The unit installed in the
rear seat of the glider is powered and receives all necessar data from the main unit.
The communication between both units is exclusivel via the RS485 bus s stem.
•Remote Contro : An extremel ergonomic leather-coated handle which includes 8
push buttons to operate the LX9000 and also two additional buttons with open wires.
These two buttons can be used for instance as PTT for radio and SC/Vario changeover
command.
•E ectrica Compass Device
•Secondary Vario Indicators
AHRS module can also be used as an external option. However it is connected to USB
interface.

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3.1.4.3 Simu ator
There are two options to sta in condition and familiar with our LX9000.
LXSim is free of charge program, which ou can download from www.lxnav.com.
Or data from the Condor PC flight simulator (www.condorsoaring.com) can be received via
the RS232 port after entering suitable passwords (see Chapter 5.1.15).
These features are extremel useful for pilots who want to learn about the LX9000 and also
wish to refresh their knowledge after a winter break. Please note that altitude data will be
sent from the simulator which means that real final glide training will be possible.
3.1.5 Technica Data
•Power input 10-24 V DC
•Consumption at 12 V:
o250 mA - minimum brightness without audio and options.
o260 mA - minimum brightness without audio and with Flarm.
o470 mA - maximum brightness without audio and options.
o480 mA - maximum brightness without audio and with Flarm.
o160 mA – additional for V5 vario unit
•Cut-out dimensions of the LX9000 digital unit are 109 x 143 mm; outline dimensions:
113 x 145 x 40 mm exclusive connector.
•57 mm (2¼") standard aircraft cut-out for the vario unit; length 92 mm (inclusive
connector).
3.1.6 Weight
•LX9000 digital unit: 650 g
•V5 vario unit: 300 g

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4System Description
The LX9000 can be mounted at portrait or landscape orientation. After installing the
LX9000, the orientation must be defined via the Displa menu (see Chapter 5.1.4).
In this manual all screenshots are given for portrait orientation of the LX9000.
However all functionalit is the same in landscape orientation.
4.1 Rotary Switches and Buttons
The following controls are mounted on the front face of the LX9000 digital unit:
•Four rotar selector knobs
•Eight push-buttons
•SD card reader
4.1.1 Landscape orientation
VOLUME selector
MODE selector
SD Card reader
ZOOM selector
PAGE selector
POWER button
Ambient light
sensor

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4.1.2 Portrait orientation
The vario unit is an indicator onl and has no controls. Information displa ed is
controlled b the LX9000 digital unit.
4.1.3 Buttons
All buttons have a d namic function; the first time one presses each button, it displa s its
function without executing an action. Not all buttons have a function on ever page. In
some cases buttons have a long press function.
4.1.3.1 Power Button
The power button is marked with the ON/OFF s mbol. It has multiple functions. Primaril it
is used to switch the LX9000 s stem on and off.
4.1.4 Rotary Switches (Knobs)
The LX9000 has four rotar knobs. Each has a single function with the exception of the
zoom knob which has, in some cases, a function other than zoom. With the upper-left rotar
knob the volume can be adjusted. The upper-right rotar switch is the mode selector (it
changes the mode of the operation). At the lower-right is the up/down switch which is used
for selecting sub-pages, sub-menus and editing menus. At the lower-left is the zoom knob
which is multifunctional. While its main function is to change the zoom level within graphic
mode, it can also be used if an error is made during editing; it is possible to move the cursor
back b rotating this knob. However this can onl be done if 'editing' is active which is
shown b the cursor blinking.
VOLUME selector
MODE selector
SD Card reader
ZOOM selector
PAGE selector
POWER button
Ambient light
sensor

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4.2 Switching on the Unit
After a short press of the power-on button the LX9000 and vario units will turn on and a
welcome screen will appear. The first screen shows the boot loader screen followed b the
Linux kernel screen and then the file s stem screen.
The boot procedure normall takes up to 20 seconds but in the case of a firmware update or
s stem check it can take more time. The final boot screen displa s information about the
LX9000 firmware and the IGC serial number. When the boot procedure is completed the
profile selection dialogue is shown. Please refer to Chapter 7.1 for more details about
starting up the LX9000.
4.3 User Input
The LX9000 user interface consists of man dialogues which have different input controls.
The are designed to make input of names, parameters, etc., as eas as possible. Input
controls can be summarised as:
•Text editor
•Masked text editor
•Spin controls
•Selection control
•Checkboxes
•Colour selector
•Line width selector
To move the function from one control to another, rotate the lower-right knob (page
selector) as follows:
•Clockwise rotation will select the next control.
•Anticlockwise rotation will select the previous control. Press the SELECT button (usuall
lower-right) to enter control input.

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4.3.1 Text Edit Contro
The Text Editor is used to input an alphanumeric string of arbitrar length; the picture below
shows t pical options when editing text. Use the bottom-right knob to change the value at
the current cursor position.
Press the CHAR>> button to advance the cursor to the next position. The cursor can also
be moved to next position using the bottom-left knob. Rotate it clockwise to move forward.
The Abc button is a toggle button and will change the letter case. Press it to toggle modes.
•Abc mode will start ever new word with a capital letter; subsequent letters will be
lower case.
•ABC mode will enter onl upper case letters.
•abc mode will enter onl lower case letters.
Pressing the DELETE button will delete the character at current cursor position. Continuall
press the DELETE button to delete all characters after the current cursor position.
Press OK to confirm changes and leave control. Press CANCEL to abandon changes and
revert back to the values before entering this screen.
4.3.2 Masked Text Edit Contro
The masked editor is a similar control to the text editor but onl limited characters can be
entered at an particular position. It is designed to enter latitude, longitude and passwords.

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4.3.3 Spin Contro
Spin controls are designed for numeric parameters. Rotate the bottom-right knob (page
selector) to increase/decrease the selected value. The bottom-left (zoom) knob will
increase/decrease the value with a different step compared to the page selector.
4.3.4 Se ection Contro
Selection boxes, also known as combo boxes on Windows operating s stem, are used to
select a value from list of predefined values. Use the page selector to scroll through the list.
4.3.5 Checkbox and Checkbox List
A checkbox enables or disables a particular parameter. Press SELECT to toggle the value.
If an option is enabled a check mark will be shown, otherwise an empt rectangle will be
displa ed.
Use page selector to scroll through the checkbox list. Press the ALL to enable all options.
4.3.6 Co our Se ector
Colours and fills are set via the colour selector control. Rotate the page selector to change a
colour.

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Rotating the zoom selector changes colour transparenc . Transparenc is ver important for
fill colours which are used for airspace zones, observation zones and FAI area. If a fill colour
is not transparent (0%), all other map items will not be seen through it. If a fill colour is
100% onl the solid border will be drawn.
4.3.7 Font Se ector
Using the font selector it is possible to define a font colour and st le for a selected item.
Turn the lower-right knob (page-selector) to change the font st le. Text is also rendered in
the selected font st le. Turn the lower-left knob (zoom-selector) to change the font colour.

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4.4 Switching off
Please use one of the following recommended methods for shutting down the LX9000:
Method 1
Press the button with the OFF label which is displa ed in navigational modes. See Chapter
5.5 for more details. A message to confirm shutdown will be shown.
Method 2
Press the button with the OFF s mbol for approximatel 4 seconds. The OFF message will
be displa ed and the instrument will shut down. When the message appears ou must
release the power button.
Method 3
When the button with the OFF s mbol is pressed for more than 8 seconds the LX90000 will
perform an unconditional shutdown. This method is recommended onl in case that the
LX9000 program hangs and it is not possible to shutdown with methods 1 or 2.
If ou are using method 2 to switch off the LX9000 it is necessar to release the
button when ou see the shutting down message. If ou continue to press the off
button the LX9000 ma shut down b method 3.

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If the request for OFF is made during flight the instrument will ask for confirmation so that
the LX9000 cannot be switched off b mistake.
It is important that the LX9000 is switched off via software. Never power down
the LX9000 using the main power switch. The LX9000 is running the Linux
operating s stem and sudden power loss ma corrupt the file s stem.
If main power is lost for a few seconds during flight the flight recorder will not
produce two flights. The most important flight parameter (altitude) will remain
which means that the final glide calculations are not affected .

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5Operating Modes
The LX9000 has seven modes or main menus. All of them are selectable b rotating the
upper-right knob which is also called MODE selector. The diagram below shows the mode
structure of the LX9000.
•Airport Mode, navigation and selection airports.
•Way Point Mode, navigation, selection and editing wa points.
•Task Mode, Navigation, selection and editing task.
•Statistics Mode shows statistical data for flight in progress or logbook.
•Setup mode is used to configure the LX9000.
•Information Mode displa s GPS status, altitude, flight level and height, sunrise and
sunset or position report to selectable point or satellite sk view.
•Near Mode displa s a list of all landable wa points and airports.
The Navigation modes and statistics mode have additional pages which are accessible b
rotating the bottom-right knob also called the PAGE selector.
Three main navigational modes airport, waypoint and task mode are selected b rotating
the upper-right knob. All three options are similar and have similar basic navigation data
screens accessed b rotating the bottom-right knob.
It is possible to full customise all three main navigational pages using the
program LXSt ler. This program can be downloaded from our webpage
www.lxnav.com. Refer to Chapter 5.1.14 for more details.