LXNAV PowerMouse User manual

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PowerMouse
The FlarmMouse successor
Version 1.18
Revision 17

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LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel [phone] fax [phone]
[email protected] • www.lxnav.com
1Important Notices 3
1.1 Limited Warranty 3
1.2 Declaration of Conformity 4
1.2.1 FCC 4
1.2.2 CE 5
2Packing Lists 6
3Basics 7
3.1 LXNAV PowerMouse at a Glance 7
3.1.1 LXNAV PowerMouse Features 7
3.1.2 Interfaces 7
3.1.3 Flarm antenna color coding 8
3.1.4 Options 8
3.1.5 Technical Data 8
3.2 ADS-B module 8
4System Description 9
4.1 Switching on the Unit 9
4.2 Normal operation 9
4.3 Bluetooth 9
5Installation 10
5.1 Connecting LXNAV PowerMouse 10
5.2 Connecting Antennas 10
5.3 USB port 11
5.4 Wiring 11
5.4.1.1 PowerMouse PORT1 and PORT2 pinout (RJ45) 11
5.4.1.2 PowerMouse RF connector side description 11
5.4.1.3 PowerMouse –FlarmView 12
5.4.1.4 PowerMouse –FlarmLED 13
5.4.1.5 PowerMouse –FlarmLED –Oudie 13
5.4.1.6 PowerMouse –FlarmView –Sxxx Vario 14
5.4.1.7 PowerMouse –LX9xxx –FlarmView 14
6Data transfer 15
6.1 Firmware Update 15
6.1.1 Firmware update via USB port (USB stick) 15
6.1.2 ADS-B firmware update via Flash Loader 15
6.1.3 ADS-B firmware update via LXxxxx 16
6.2 Configuring PowerMouse 16
6.2.1 Configuring PowerMouse settings with PowerFLARM config 16
6.2.2 PowerMouse configuration by using Flarm configuration tool 17
6.3 Saving flight on the USB stick 20
6.4 Updating the obstacle database 20
7Revision History 22

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1Important Notices
The LXNAV PowerMouse system is designed for VFR use only as an aid to prudent navigation. All
information is presented for reference only.
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 notify any person or organisation of such changes or improvements.
A Yellow triangle is shown for parts of the manual which should be read carefully
and are important for operating the LXNAV PowerMouse system.
Notes with a red triangle describe procedures that 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 LXNAV PowerMouse product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship
for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, LXNAV 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, 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 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 may not apply to you. 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 warranty service, contact your local LXNAV dealer or contact LXNAV directly.
August 2019 © 2019 LXNAV. All rights reserved.

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1.2 Declaration of Conformity
1.2.1 FCC
Product:
Flarm receiver with GPS
Type reference:
PowerMouse
Manufacturer:
LXNAV d.o.o., Kidričeva 24, 3000 Celje, Slovenia
Trademark:
LXNAV
FCC ID:
2ASPHLXNAVAM
Operating frequencies:
902.4MHz-927.8MHz
Ratings:
8-36VDC
Protection class: III
Testing Method:
47 CFR Part 15, Subpart B (Clause 15.107 and
15.109)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The following test reports are subject to this declaration:
Test report number: T251-0588/19 Issue date:8.8.2019
Within the USA, the device may only be used in transportation vehicles such as aircraft or motor
vehicles.
The following importer is responsible for this declaration:
Company name:
Company address:
Telephone:

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1.2.2 CE
Identification of product
PowerMouse
Manufacturer
LXNAV d.o.o.
Kidričeva 24, 3000 Celje, Slovenia
Related standards
EMC directive 2004/108/EC
This product is designed to comply with standards/regulations and technical specifications stated above. This certificate
is granted subject to the LXNAV quality rules on product certification.
Remark
The product is designed to comply with s LXNAV standards and standards harmonised with
directive 2004/108/EC: EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003, class A; EN
55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003; En 61000-3-2:2000+A2:2005; EN 61000-3-
3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005

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2Packing Lists
•PowerMouse
•Dipole FlarmAntenna
•Bluetooth Antenna
•GPS antenna
•2nd Dipole FlarmAntenna is optional
•USB stick
•Flarm power supply cable
•FlarmView/FlarmLED (Optional)

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3Basics
3.1 LXNAV PowerMouse at a Glance
PowerMouse is standalone PowerFlarm®with external GPS antenna, USB socket and internal
Bluetooth module.
It’s a collision avoidance device, designed for gliders as well as for other participants in the air.
FLARM®is in widespread use and features include:
•Display of nearby Flarm traffic with warning visually and acoustically of approaching other
aircraft or fixed obstacles (where database has been installed)
•intelligent motion prediction which minimizes nuisance alarms and supports situational
awareness
•integration with over50 compatible products by other manufacturers (e.g. PDA moving maps)
through open serial port protocol
•USB socket for easy uploads and downloads, IGC-format flight recording and OLC-approval
•based on award-winning original FLARM®design, endorsed by FAI, IGC/OSTIV and EASA
(AMC Part 21, Part M)
•optional diamond-level IGC-approval with/without engine noise sensor (ENL)
•a typical radio range that can be verified with online radio range analyser
•powerful 72-channel high-precision uBlox NEO8-GPS module
•full compatibility with wide range of Flarm-licensed products
•operation on a license-free radio band, not based on transponder technology
•small size and simple installation
PowerMouse is available in 5 variants:
•PowerMouse with Flight recorder (Not approved by IGC), with enabled SAR (search and
rescue) function
•PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds) and SAR function
•PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds), Engine noise sensor and
SAR function
•RFB –second Flarm antenna (dual antenna diversity) -available for all versions (Non IGC,
IGC and IGC ENL)
•ADS-B module as an option
3.1.1 LXNAV PowerMouse Features
•USB stick socket for configuration of Flarm, firmware update or storing IGC flights
•IGC flight recorder (Up to Diamond level)
•Optionally preloaded obstacles (where databases are available) –Obstacles are not any freer
of charge.
•Expandable to all standard Flarm displays
•Designed for FlarmView
•Low current consumption
•Second Flarm antenna
3.1.2 Interfaces
•Two Standard Flarm/IGC port on RJ45 with serial RS232 interface
•USB Port (up to 2.0)
•Bluetooth (Not available in US version)

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•2xSMA for flarm antenna (US version has reverse polarity SMA)
•1xSMA for ADSB antenna
Default baud rate of PowerMouse is set to 19200bps. In case, that you have any
problems with Flarm indicator (FlarmView), please check baud rate setting on it.
3.1.3 Flarm antenna color coding
Red marked antenna is for Europe (868.2Mhz)
Blue marked antenna is for USA, CANADA, Australia (915MHz)
Green marked antenna is for USA with reverse polarity SMA (915MHz) –FCC approved
3.1.4 Options
One or more external Flarm Displays can be connected (FlarmView/FlarmLED)
3.1.5 Technical Data
•Power input 8-36 V DC
•Consumption 1.02W (85mA @12V) excl. power for USB stick
•Weight 160 g
•55mm x 90mm x 25mm
3.2 ADS-B module
PowerMouse device has a possibility to have an internal ADSB module, which is the ADSB IN module.
All four variants can have the ADSB.
ADS-B module is not a standard part of the PowerMouse, therefore when ordering you have to order
PowerMouse with ADSB.
ADS-B can receive MODE S transponders with ADS-B OUT. You will see all traffic equipped with
mode S transponders.
ADS-B module can be retrofitted into PowerMouse units without it (except for serial
numbers from 1-100).

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4System Description
4.1 Switching on the Unit
Unit is switched on automatically, when it gets valid power supply from either PORT1 or PORT2 RJ45
connector.
4.2 Normal operation
PowerMouse goes into normal operating mode, when it receives signals from enough GPS satellites.
Then the device becomes visible to and receives data from other FLARM devices.
4.3 Bluetooth
To connect to the PowerMouse via Bluetooth, you must search on a PDA/Smartphone for Bluetooth
enabled devices in range. Click PAIR or CONNECT to connect to the PowerMouse. Device will appear
as LXNAV-FPM-(5-digit serial). Device doesn’t require any pairing password.
Bluetooth is always ON and cannot be configured. Purpose of Bluetooth is to send Flarm objects to
the other Bluetooth device. When device is on Bluetooth LED will flash blue every 3 seconds, when
device is successfully connected in will flash twice every second.

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5Installation
PowerMouse can be installed behind the instrument panel.
5.1 Connecting LXNAV PowerMouse
LXNAV PowerMouse is connected to DC power supply using PF POWER 12 VDC cable. Red wire goes
to + positive and blue wire goes to –ground.
External indicator can be connected via a splitter or directly to the other port.
Instrument has no internal fuse. 3A external fuse is required!
5.2 Connecting Antennas
PowerMouse has 4 connectors for different antennas. Two SMA connectors (A and B) are for Flarm
Antennas and there is one antenna for the ADSB (optionally). GPS connector serves for GPS antenna
and BT connector for Bluetooth antenna.
Following Flarm Antennas are available:
•Short Dipole (90°) lambda/4
•Long dipole (90°) lambda/2
•Flat folded dipole
•Classic dipole
•Antenna with ground plate
For better range, Flarm antennas must be positioned vertically.
For additional information about installation you may have a look at:
https://flarm.com/wp-content/uploads/man/FTD-041-Application-Note-FLARM-
Antenna-Installation.pdf
1x Flarm Flat dipole antenna is included in the package.