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LX Eos user’s manual
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LX Eos
Speed to fly variometer, flight recorder, final glide calculator
and simple navigation system with internal backup battery.
User’s manual
(version 1.7)
Refers to LX Eos FW version 1.7
For standalone use and for use in LX Zeus configuration.
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www.lxnavigation.com
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Index
1
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................4
1.1
Hardware specification .............................................................................................................5
1.3
Switching on the unit ................................................................................................................6
1.4
Switching off the unit ................................................................................................................6
2
Use of rotary switch..........................................................................................................................6
3
Initial setup ......................................................................................................................................7
4
Structure of main pages ...................................................................................................................8
5
Vario page.......................................................................................................................................9
6
Thermal assistant page .................................................................................................................. 10
7
Flarm radar page ........................................................................................................................... 11
7.1
Flarm select........................................................................................................................... 12
7.2
Flarm Info .............................................................................................................................. 12
7.3
Flarm warning........................................................................................................................ 12
8
TP navigation page ........................................................................................................................ 13
9
Task navigation page ..................................................................................................................... 14
9.1
Task tp zone .......................................................................................................................... 15
10
G-Force page ............................................................................................................................ 15
11
Info page................................................................................................................................... 16
12
GPS info page ........................................................................................................................... 16
13
Logbook / statistic page.............................................................................................................. 17
13.1
Logbook ................................................................................................................................ 17
13.2
Statistic ................................................................................................................................. 18
14
Setup ........................................................................................................................................ 19
14.1
Pilot ...................................................................................................................................... 20
14.2
QNH/Res............................................................................................................................... 21
14.3
Vario/SC................................................................................................................................ 21
14.4
Polar ..................................................................................................................................... 23
14.5
Units ..................................................................................................................................... 24
14.6
Indicators .............................................................................................................................. 25
14.7
Logger .................................................................................................................................. 26
14.7.1
Event ............................................................................................................................. 26
14.8
Warnings ............................................................................................................................... 26
14.9
Voice..................................................................................................................................... 27
14.10
SD Card............................................................................................................................. 28
14.10.1
Load TP ......................................................................................................................... 28
14.10.2
Load TSK ....................................................................................................................... 29
14.10.3
SD init ............................................................................................................................ 29
14.10.4
Update ........................................................................................................................... 29
14.11
Inputs ................................................................................................................................ 30
14.12
NMEA................................................................................................................................ 31
14.13
Pages ................................................................................................................................ 32
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14.14
Password........................................................................................................................... 32
14.15
Shutdown........................................................................................................................... 33
14.16
Info .................................................................................................................................... 33
15
Bluetooth module....................................................................................................................... 34
15.1
Pairing with PNA .................................................................................................................... 34
15.2
Supported data transfers ........................................................................................................ 34
15.3
Usage ................................................................................................................................... 34
16
User port ................................................................................................................................... 34
16.1
Supported data transfers ........................................................................................................ 34
17
Upload Task on LX Eos.............................................................................................................. 35
18
Installation of the unit ................................................................................................................. 35
18.1
Mechanical installation ........................................................................................................... 35
18.2
Pneumatic connections .......................................................................................................... 36
18.3
Electrical installation............................................................................................................... 37
18.4
External switch installation ...................................................................................................... 38
18.5
Installation of options.............................................................................................................. 39
18.6
Configurations ....................................................................................................................... 39
18.6.1
LX Eos – OUDIE............................................................................................................. 39
18.6.2
LX Eos – Flarm............................................................................................................... 39
18.6.3
LX Eos – Flarm – OUDIE ................................................................................................ 40
18.6.4
LX Eos – Flarm – OUDIE – 2nd seat –2nd OUDIE............................................................... 40
18.6.5
Wirings for radio ............................................................................................................. 41
19
Flight Recorder Management ..................................................................................................... 42
19.1
Start and Stop of flight recording ............................................................................................. 42
19.2
Flight evaluation..................................................................................................................... 42
20
IGC file structure........................................................................................................................ 43
21
Baro trace check (calibration) ..................................................................................................... 44
22
Flying with LX Eos ..................................................................................................................... 45
22.1
Flight preparation on ground ................................................................................................... 45
22.1.1
Before take off ................................................................................................................ 45
22.2
During flight ........................................................................................................................... 45
22.2.1
Set QNH ........................................................................................................................ 45
22.2.2
Wind calculation ............................................................................................................. 45
22.2.3
Influence of wind in final glide .......................................................................................... 45
22.2.4
Event function ................................................................................................................ 46
22.2.5
Task start ....................................................................................................................... 46
22.3
After landing .......................................................................................................................... 46
22.3.1
Downloading flights......................................................................................................... 46
23
Revision history ......................................................................................................................... 47
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1 Introduction
The LX Eos is “all-in one” standalone speed to fly variometer, flight recorder, final glide calculator and simple
navigation system with internal backup battery, audio warnings, vario beeps and voice messages. The unit
has User and Flarm input/output to connect PDA/PNA and Flarm units to the system. It is the smallest vario
system with outline dimensions of 60mm x 60mm with standard 57mm cut-out. It will fit into every glider
panel. It is able to supply PDA/PNA units with 5 V/500 mA and 3.3 V/100 mA output on User output
connector. LX Eos has built in high precision digital sensors based on latest MEMS technology for altitude,
vario, speed and G-force. All sensors are sampled with more than 100Hz sample rate. All real time data is
shown on its indicator. Vario data is shown with mechanical needle via stepper motor. As integral part it has
1.8” sunshine readable LCD display to show all user defined data during flight. For accessing all system
options, a rotary switch with a push button is used.
A double seater installation is possible by adding LX Eos Repeater on system CAN bus.
An integral IGC approved flight recorder with ENL level detector will record flight to internal solid state
memory (8GB). All flight can be copied to external SD card after flight.
For backup and safety reason, it has internal battery, which will work for about three hours after main power
supply is disconnected. Integral charger will charge up backup battery when external power supply is
connected (12V).
LX Eos features are:
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Extremely bright direct sunlight readable display.
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Integrated G-meter (g-forces recorder).
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3-axis gyroscope.
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3-axis accelerometers.
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50ch – GPS receiver as an integral part of the system.
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Completely new design using latest pressure transducers technology.
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Extremely fast vario data acquisition.
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Rotary knob with push function, for simple and effective handling.
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Nearly unlimited memory space for flight recorder.
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ENL (Environment Noise Level) sensor.
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5 user defined status inputs (SC, VP, gear, brakes and ballast).
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OAT probe input (outside air temperature).
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Internal beeper (for Flarm warnings…).
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Flarm port (input of Flarm data).
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PDA/PNA port, supplies navigation and Flarm data to PNA/PDA.
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Bluetooth 2.0 interface.
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Voice module as an integrated part of the system.
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CAN Bus, for connection to LX Zeus or other devices.
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External SD Card interface, for firmware updates, flight downloads and TP/TSK transfers.
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Standard 57 mm size, the smallest vario ever built.
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The unit can be used as stand-alone, or as a part of LX Zeus system.
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Built in rechargeable battery serves for up to three hours of autonomy.
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Charging of battery is realized via main power.
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Pre-loaded polar database.
Functions:
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Variometer, TE compensation (TE probe or electronic way).
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Speed-to-fly function.
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Final glide calculator based on GPS data (for TP and TSK).
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Simple navigation to TP and TSK.
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High level IGC approved flight recorder.
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Flarm radar screen.
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Thermal assistant screen.
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System extensions: Second seat configuration, Remote control operation (LX Joy).
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Logbook.
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Flight information with Barograph.
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Multi pilot support.
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Accurate wind calculation in straight flight and circling.
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Voice announcement.
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User warnings.
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Later in manual “backup mode” will be written from time to time. Backup mode is when LX Eos is used in LX
Zeus system and while flying, system loses main power. LX Zeus will turn off, but LX Eos will use internal
backup battery to continue working. All functions of LX Eos are operational in backup mode so pilot can
safely navigate back to home or complete the task.
LX Eos can be used in two different configurations:
- a standalone: LX Eos represents vario navigation system and has all options active. Unit will turn on when
enter switch is pressed.
- LX Zeus configuration: LX Eos serves as vario system controlled from LX Zeus. Unit will turn on
automatically when main switch is turned on. All setup settings are set on LX Zeus. Flarm radar settings and
thermal assistant settings must still be set on LX Eos. Some of options are disabled (setup, task edit) but all
of LX Eos options will become active when backup mode is detected.
Unit has capability to be updated to any later FW release.
As standalone system, please refer to Setup/SD Card/Update, how to update the system.
As LX Zeus configuration, LX Zeus will automatically update LX Eos if required to latest version, so no extra
action is required.
1.1 Hardware specification
Picture shows the LX Eos unit. It is 57 mm sized all in one vario – final glide calculator, flight recorder, Flarm
display, basic navigation etc… with one rotary switch with push button for all operations.
Dimensions
60 mm x 60 mm x 75 mm
Weight
220 grams
Input Voltage Range
9.0 – 20.0 VDC
Average Current
140 milliamps @ 12 VDC
Bluetooth range
up to 20 meter
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1.3 Switching on the unit
To switch the unit on, press push button on rotary switch until LX Navigation logo is shown on LCD screen.
Device name with serial number and software version information will follow after logo. After boot procedure,
the initial setup with pilot selection and elevation/QNH setup will be shown. If device is used in LX Zeus
configuration, it will turn on when LX Zeus main switch is turned on (no need to push the button). Initial setup
screen is not visible, because all initial setup is done on LX Zeus unit.
1.4 Switching off the unit
When on ground (flight recorder is not running), disconnect main power supply from system. LX Eos will
start to count down 3 seconds before it will turn off. If you are flying (LX Eos detects IAS – indicated air
speed and flight recorder is running) it will not switch off until flight is ended. Flight will end 10min after
landing or manually by the user. How to manually end flight, please refer to section of statistic page.
2 Use of rotary switch
To move around and access all functions of the unit, one rotary switch with push button is used.
Push button operation will be later in manual called as “enter”.
To change value of setting, enter must be pressed to activate field (white frame will change to yellow).
Yellow frame indicates that selected value can be changed by rotation of rotary switch.
To exit edit mode press enter again (frame becomes white again).
For quick change (multiplication by 10 steps) press enter button and while being pressed, rotate rotary
switch.
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To exit from any subpage or list, pilot has 2 options:
- Select “Exit” option which is always located at the end of each page / list
- Move to the top of each page / list where red circle with white X is located. Exit option is activated,
when this circle becomes filed with red.
Exit at the bottom.
Exit at the top.
Value can’t be change (white frame).
Value can be changed with rotary switch (yellow
frame).
Green cursor indicates the character which is being
edited.
Edit character with rotary switch.
Pressing enter on “arrow” symbol will finish the
string.
3 Initial setup
Initial setup screen is first one after power on, where user can select pilot from internal database and set
airfield elevation with daily QNH setting. This screen is visible only as standalone version. If used in LX Zeus
configuration, all this settings are done on LX Zeus and this screen is not visible on LX Eos.
Select pilot from the internal database with rotary switch. If there is no pilot
in database, “Empty” pilot is offered and can be later edited (name,
surname,…) in Setup/Pilot menu. Code input will be required if selected
user has his profile protected with user code.
Set airfield Elevation.
Modify suggested QNH setting.
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4 Structure of main pages
To switch between main pages use left/right rotation of rotary switch. Complete structure of main pages is
seen bellow.
Vario- main page
Thermal assistant page
Flarm radar page
TP navigation page
Task navigation page
G-Force page
AHRS page (**)
Info page
GPS info page
Logbook / statistic page
Setup page (*)
* Only as standalone or in backup mode when used in LX Zeus system.
** Only when AHRS module is detected on CAN bus.
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5 Vario page
Vario page is most commonly used page while flying. On this page many basic information can be found.
On top and bottom different values are shown. For list of all available
options please refer to Setup/Indicators section.
In middle row different status icons are shown:
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Main battery indicator (outline of symbol is white):
3 green bars – more than 12.0V.
2 yellow bars – more than 10.8V.
1 red bar – less than 10.8V.
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Backup battery indicator (outline of symbol is red):
3 green bars – more than 80% left.
2 yellow bars – between 20% and 80% left.
1 red bar – less than 20% left.
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SC/Thermal icon:
Straight arrow – SC Mode.
Circle with arrow – thermal mode.
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GPS status:
Green arrow – GPS ok (3D).
Red arrow – GPS bad.
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Bluetooth icon:
Is visible when Bluetooth connection is active.
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Flarm icon:
Is visible when Flarm is detected on system
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Green arch is SC bar which will move according to MacCready
setting, IAS and status of airmass around the plane.
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Wind indicator and ground speed are displayed under status icons.
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Above wind indicator there is of needle indication:
•
Var – Vario.
•
Net – Netto.
•
SC – Speed Command.
•
Rel – Relative.
With press on enter button, pilot can change volume (vario or SC mode),
MC, ballast and bugs values. To exit from sub option, press enter until it
disappears or wait for 2s and vario page will be active again. To change
any of the values above use rotary switch.
Configuration with LX Joy:
When LX Joy is connected to LX Eos standalone configuration, up/down
keys will change volume settings on vario page.
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6 Thermal assistant page
Thermal assistant page can assist pilot when thermaling to get better
sense how thermal looks like. Thermal is presented with use of different
coloured dots.
Default color scheme:
White coloured dots shows maximum climb detected in last turn.
Width of dot represents strength of climb/sink.
Red dots represents climb.
Blue dots represents sink.
MC color scheme:
White coloured dots shows maximum climb detected in last turn.
Width of dot represents strength of climb.
Red dots represents climb which is stronger than 1.2*MC setting.
Yellow dots represents climb in range of 0.8*MC and 1.2*MC setting.
Blue dots represents climb less than 0.8*MC setting.
If MC setting is less than 0.5m/s, default color scheme is used!
In the middle, wind indicator is shown as a green arrow with numerical
indication for direction and speed. Wind arrow is track up orientated.
Other marks on this page:
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Avg: Integrator value of vario.
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M: Maximum value in thermal – white dot.
Upper and lower navboxes are configurable in TA Setup:
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T Avg: Average of thermal from start of circling until “now”.
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Gain: Altitude gain from start of circling until “now”.
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Alt: current QNH altitude
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Netto: netto vario
To access TA setup, press enter on this page.
Auto TA: It is possible to enable automatic switch to thermal assistant from any other page when circling is
detected.
Max. beep: Position of max thermal (white dot) can be reported as a beep. If thermal beep is enabled, LX
Eos will generate beep always when you are at position of maximum climb (white dot).
Beep offset: Maximum thermal is announced with beep sound if max beep is enabled. Set beep offset in
second here. Beep will be generated before you reached maximum thermal.
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7 Flarm radar page
The graphic display is divided into 2 or 3 circles (depends on zoom
setting). Last circle represents zoom distance. The white glider symbol is
always positioned in the middle of the screen and shows the current
position of the plane.
Near gliders are displayed as yellow. All gliders located in radio range will
be shown simultaneously on the display.
ADSB object detected will be shown as green triangle pointing to its
tracking direction.
Non directional object are represented as red circle, which represents
relative distance from plane.
On the right the selected zoom is displayed. In top right corner vario
information of selected Flarm object is shown and on bottom right corner
its relative altitude compared to your plane is displayed.
The graphic display orientation is always track up. To improve orientation,
N, E, W and S are added to the display.
Note!
Gliders presented as a dot on the screen, are gliders where pilots have intentionally activated the PRIVACY
mode on their Flarm unit. Gliders in privacy mode send limited data strings and can’t be visualized
completely. However, all warnings will appear regardless of privacy mode.
To access Flarm radar option, press enter on this page.
Configuration with LX Joy:
When LX Joy is connected to LX Eos standalone configuration, up/down keys will change zoom settings on
Flarm radar page.
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7.1 Flarm select
To select new Flarm object, press enter on Flarm radar page and use
“Select” option. Yellow “SEL” string will be visible under zoom information,
indicating that you are in selection mode.
Yellow line will point to selected Flarm object and it will be in yellow circle.
Use rotary switch to select new one.
Pressing enter will finish select option and Flarm radar will be active
again.
7.2 Flarm Info
To get more information about selected Flarm object press enter on Flarm
radar page and use Info option.
7.3 Flarm warning
When flarm warning is detected, Eos will show Flarm warning page with
direction, above/bellow indicator and numerical information for distance
and relative altitude.
Flarm warning setting:
- enabled, this page will override any Eos menu / page.
- disabled, then this page will be seen only on Flarm radar page.
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8 TP navigation page
This page can be used for simple navigation to turnpoint (TP). Before this page can be used, pilot must
import TPs from external SD card (.CUP file) to internal TP database. How to import TPs please refer to
section Setup/SD Card/Load TP. If LX Eos is used in LX Zeus configuration, TP database selected under
TP/Task/Eos list on LX Zeus is automatically transferred (first 1000 points). TP is displayed as yellow dot
and white line from dot to plane is showing direction in which the pilot should fly. Navigation is always “track
up”.
On the top of this page pilot can find name of navigated TP. Under the
name, final glide information to the selected point is visible. Final glide
calculates reserve altitude into end result. Navbox-es shows track (TRK),
bearing (BRG) and distance (DIST) to the selected point.
Under the plane, steering symbol information will give pilot information for
how many degries (°) does he need to correct his track to fly directly to
the point.
Pilot can select a TP, to which he would like to navigate, with press on
enter button.
Select option will be offered only on LX Eos as standalone or in backup
mode. To select new point of navigation in LX Zeus configuration, select
new TP on LX Zeus TP page. On header, number of TPs found, is
reported in bracket.
TP database must be first uploaded using Setup/SD Card/Load TP option.
With filter field, pilot can filter out alphabetically, which point is being
searched.
Example is showing use of filter “CE” where 28 points are found.
Pressing enter on any point will automatically select it and navigation will
start on that point.
Selected point is saved after power reset.
Configuration with LX Joy:
When LX Joy is connected to LX Eos standalone configuration, up/down keys will change zoom settings on
TP page. In configuration without LX Joy or LX Zeus configuration, zoom change is not possible!
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9 Task navigation page
This page can be used for simple navigation on predefined task (TSK). Before this page can be used, pilot
must import TPs from external SD card (.CUP file) to internal TP database and set a task in TSK SETUP.
How to import TPs please refer to section Setup/SD Card/Load TP. Navigated task TP is displayed as
observation zone and white line from zone to plane is showing direction in which the pilot should fly. White
line from center of observation zone will show next leg of task. Navigation is always “track up”.
On the top of this page pilot can find name of navigated TP. Under the
name, final glide to the end of the task is displayed. Navbox-es shows
track (TRK), bearing (BRG) and distance (DIST) to the navigated point.
Under the plane, steering symbol information will give pilot information
for how many degries (°) does he need to correct his track to fly directly
to the point.
Configuration with LX Joy:
When LX Joy is connected to LX Eos standalone configuration,
up/down keys will change zoom settings on TSK page. In configuration
without LX Joy or LX Zeus configuration, zoom change is not possible!
Pressing enter, “TSK SETUP” is activated where task TP can be added,
selected or removed from task. TP database must be first uploaded
using Setup/SD Card/Load TP option.
On first row task total distance and task type is shown.
Additional options will be offered to the pilot only in standalone
configuration or in backup mode. In LX Zeus configuration, TSK TP
options must be set on LX Zeus.
Additional options:
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Goto: Navigate to that point on task.
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Select: Select new point. See TP select.
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Insert: Insert new point before selected one.
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Delete: Delete this point.
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Zone: Edit TP zone. See next chapter.
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User can change A1, R1, A2, R2, zone type, A21 and auto next option.
If auto next option is enabled, next TP is automatically selected, when
pilot reaches TP zone.
Selecting “View zone” will show entered zone for the selected point.
10 G-Force page
During the flight red dot of G-force page is showing current detected G-
force. On right top and bottom corners, minimal and maximal detected G-
force during the flight are displayed. This values can be cleared anytime
during the flight in G-FORCE menu. In the middle, current G-force value is
displayed. Range setting is presented with small text on top of G-force
scale (example is showing 3G range). This range can also be set in G-
FORCE menu.
To enter G-FORCE menu, press enter on G-force page.
- Set range of G-force scale.
- Clear min/max values to 1.0G.
Configuration with LX Joy:
When LX Joy is connected to LX Eos, up/down keys will change G-Force range.
9.1 Task tp zone
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11 Info page
OAT and battery voltage levels are shown here as alphanumeric values.
12 GPS info page
Basic GPS information is shown here.
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Status: 3D/6 – 3D GPS, 6 satellites found.
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Status: Last fix/0 – currently no satellites are found, last know
location is displayed as Lat, Lon.
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Lat: N or W – latitude, north or west.
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Lon: E or S – longitude, east or south.
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Time: only UTC time.
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Date: current date.
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13 Logbook / statistic page
13.1 Logbook
On the ground (flight recorder is not running) logbook can be accessed by
pressing enter on logbook page.
Pilot can copy take-off / landing time to personal logbook and transfer
flight to external SD card for OLC upload.
Last 50 flights are listed. Any older flights will be erased from logbook list.
Press enter on selected flight to open flight info, where “copy” option is
available to transfer flight to external SD card.
Flight is copied to external SD card to LX/FLIGHT folder
After flight has been transfer, “Copy OK” is displayed. Press enter to
continue.
In LX Zeus configuration, flight can be downloaded from LX Zeus logbook page to LX Zeus USB key.
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13.2 Statistic
During flight, statistic of the flight is shown on statistic page. Take-off and
duration time are displayed on top with baro altitude graph for last hour at
the bottom.
Pressing enter on this page, will offer the pilot an option, to end flight
immediately on demand.
If “Yes” option is selected, message “Calculating security” will be visible.
Selecting “No” will do nothing and statistic page will be visible again.
After pilot has landed, flight recorder will start 10min countdown, before
flight will be automatically finished. This page will be shown automatically
after 10s of countdown to alert pilot that flight will end after 10min. Pilot
can wait until countdown or press enter to end flight immediately.
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14 Setup
Under setup, pilot can set all parameters of the unit. Setup page can be accessed only if LX Eos is used as
standalone unit. When connected to LX Zeus, all information is automatically synchronised between LX
Zeus and LX Eos. In case of backup operation with LX Zeus, Setup will appear automatically.
To enter setup, press enter. All setup options will be shown as a list. Use
rotary switch to select one.
- Select / set new pilot (name, surname, weight, co-pilot).
- Set actual QHN setting and reserve altitude.
- Set vario / SC parameters (filter, range, average time…).
- Select / set polar of the plane.
- Set units.
- Set displayed values on vario page (upper number, lower number...)
- Set flight recorder parameters (interval, event...)
- Set displayed / processed warnings.
- Set voice settings (volume, mix).
- Access to SD card functions.
- Set user defined inputs (gear, SC, VP, event…).
- Set NMEA options (BaudRate, output messages sent to other units…).
- Enable / disable main pages.
- Access passwords protected functions.
- Unit information.
- Shutdown option.
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14.1 Pilot
All entered data here (except for weight) will be written to flight recorder as pilot declaration info.
Pilot can either select pilot that is already saved in the database or select
“EMPTY” to create a new pilot. If pilot is already saved, name initial and
surname are shown. Pilot name or “EMPTY” is automatically shown in
the second line. Code input will be required if selected user has his
profile protected with user code.
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Pilot name: edit the name of the pilot.
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Pilot surname: edit the surname of the pilot.
Pilot’s weight is added to the whole weight of the plane to calculate actual
wing load factor.
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Weight: edit the weight of the pilot.
Co-pilot’s data is visible in flight declaration (IGC file).
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Copilot name: edit the name of copilot.
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Copilot surname: edit the surname of copilot.
Co-pilot’s weight is added to the whole weight of the plane.
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Copilot weight: edit the weight of copilot.
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Set user settings password. Password 0000 will unlock
protection!
Export/Import user profile to/from SD card.
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14.2 QNH/Res
Pilot should set actual QNH and elevation of the airport where he will take-,
off on initial setup screen. After change of QNH during flight, pilot can
change altitude information to which final glide will calculate. If QNH is
changed on the ground, altitude will not be corrected and will still be the
same as set on initial setup.
Reserve is the safety arrival altitude that instrument adds to the required
final glide altitude so that the glider arrives over navigated destination with
selected reserved altitude.
Pre-set elevation can be set to QFE or any elevation value from 2m –
2000m. This pre-set elevation will be offered at initial setup. If pre-set
elevation is set to OFF, elevation based on 1013mBar or GPS altitude will
be offered at power on.
14.3 Vario/SC
In this menu pilot can set following settings:
-
Altitude sensor setting sets from which sensor displayed altitude
and altitude used in FG will be taken from. Pilot can choose
between IGC sensor (canopy pressure) or from sensor connected
to TE/Pst static intake.
-
Zero frequency is a frequency generated at 0 m/s
-
Positive frequency is frequency at maximum climb shown on scale
(depends on range setting).
-
Negative frequency is frequency at maximum sink shown on scale
(depends on range setting).
-
Audio test will generate vario movement from +6m/s to -6m/s so
user can check audio setting in this range.
-
Range is the scale for vario. Three options are available – 2.5, 5
and 10 m/s (5, 10 and 20 kts, according to user selected units).
-
Filter defines the dynamic of vario needle and sound. The smaller
the time the faster is response and vice versa.
-
Avg time is setting that defines integration period for averaging the
vario data in seconds.
-
Vario silence will mute vario beep for all vario values less then set
value.
TE Level is the level of electronic TE (total energy) compensation for
variometer. Selection of electronic compensation method is done after
selection of TE level. 0% means total energy compensation using a TE
probe. After an input of a percentage, which is more than zero the special
software routines will be activated and will provide an electronic
compensation process.
The TE compensation can be fine-tuned during flight with the following
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procedure. It is essential that this is only done in smooth air; it is not
possible to tune the TE accurately when there is thermal activity.
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Select 100 % TE level.
-
Accelerate up to approximately 160 km/h (75 kts) and keep the
speed stable for a few seconds.
-
Gently reduce the speed to 80 km/h (45 kts).
Observe the vario indicator during the maneuver. At 160 km/h (75 Knots)
the vario will indicate about –2 m/s (-4kts). During the speed reduction the
vario should move towards zero and should never exceed zero (slightly
positive indications are acceptable). If the vario shows a climb, then the
compensation is too low, increase the TE level; and vice versa. Repeat this
procedure and make further adjustments if necessary.
-
Max SC Speed will mute SC sound when IAS is above set value.
SC mode:
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Manual: pilot will activate the SC mode with push of an external
button. Activate settings of SC button can be set under SC Switch
option.
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Speed: SC mode will be automatically activated when the “SC
speed” is exceeded.
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Circling: SC mode will be automatically activated when LX Eos
detects that you left thermal, and will automatically switch back to
vario mode when you enter next thermal.
With the use of external switch it is possible to switch between SC and
vario manually, if manual SC mode is selected.
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SC Switch:
•
ON means that closing of the switch will cause SC mode.
•
OFF means that closing the switch will select vario mode.
•
Toggle each press of the button will change between SC and
vario mode.
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SC Speed setting is the speed value at which the SC Mode is
activated if SC mode is set to speed.
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SC Silence defines no audio area around zero in SC mode.
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14.4 Polar
Nearly all gliders polars are stored in the LX Eos memory. It is also
possible to create a user defined polar.
Not editable data is coloured blue.
It is always possible to edit empty weight of the glider.
To create customs polar find “USER” in first line. When “USER” is
selected all polar data will turn to white so the pilot can edit them.
With ballast dump setting, pilot can set how many kg/min will be dropped
out when using ballast switch on ballast valve. Whit this setting, ballast will
be automatically reduced when valve is opened.
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14.5 Units
Pilot can set units for:
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Vario (m/s, kts).
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Altitude (m, ft).
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Distance (km, nm, mi).
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Speed (km/h, mph, kts).
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Wind (km/h, mph, kts, m/s).
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Pressure (mbar, inHg).
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Temperature (°C, °F).
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Weight (kg, lb).
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Area (m2, ft2).
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14.6 Indicators
Pilot can select needle functios in vario and SC mode.
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Vario: Shows sink of the plane.
-
SC:
•
needle on 0, optimal flying condition (MC),
•
needle is above 0, slow down,
•
needle is below 0, speed up.
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Netto: Shows air mass vertical movement at that moment.
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Relative: Shows vario if pilot would start circling on that point.
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G-force: Shows current G-force.
Vario/SC upper represents the upper numerical display indication in
Vario/SC mode on vario page.
Vario/SC lower represents the lower numerical display indication in
Vario/SC mode on vario page.
In all cases the pilot can choose from:
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Empty
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Vario Avg.: integration period for vario average in seconds,
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Time: UTC time,
-
Flight time: flight time,
-
Leg time: When connected to Zeus it shows actual TSK leg time.
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Altitude: altitude accordingly to QNH data inserted,
-
Distance: When connected to Zeus it shows distance on active
page (APT, TP or TSK)
-
Distance TP: distance to turn point selected on TP page,
-
Distance TSK: distance to next turn point selected on TSK page,
-
FG: When connected to Zeus it shows final glide on active page
(APT, TP or TSK)
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FG TP: final glide to turn point selected on TP page,
-
FG TSK: final glide to next turn point selected on TSK page,
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TAS: true air speed,
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IAS: indicated air speed,
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Alt. QNH – ft: QNH altitude in feat’s,
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Flight level: flight level,
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OAT: outside air temperature,
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Vario netto: netto variometer,
-
Vario relative: relative variometer,
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IGC Altitude.
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SpeedToFly: Speed to fly at given MC setting and air mass
around the plane.
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G-force
-
Flap setting
-
Recommended flap setting
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TRK
-
Ground speed
-
Vario
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14.7 Logger
14.7.1
Event
Set number of event fixes and event record interval.
Event is activated when event button is pressed.
14.8 Warnings
Warnings are used to inform pilot that some flight related data is outside margins. When warning state is
detected by LX Eos, pilot will get red warning message box with description of what is outside margins.
Pilot can enable (box is checked) audio warnings and Flarm warnings.
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Audio: if disabled, voice warning will not be generated – only
visual as warning message box.
-
Inputs: Must be turned on to enable input port warnings such as
airbrakes, gear, …
-
Flarm: Flarm warning page will be seen only on Flarm radar page
if this flag is disabled, otherwise it will override any Eos
page/menu when warning is detected.
The pilot can set recording interval, registration number of the plane,
competition id, competition class and event settings.
All this data is then seen as declaration in every IGC flight file.
Dec. Flarm: Send declaration on Flarm port. If connected to Zeus, this is
done automatically.
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Altitude warning: warning when flying over selected altitude
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Stall: warning when the glider speed is lower than stall speed
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Vne: warning when speed exceeds Vne speed
14.9 Voice
Pilot can set the voice volume of the device and mixer settings. The
percentage of mixer means how much voice is mixed with vario beep. Low
percentage means lower voice to vario beep ratio and higher percentage
means higher voice to vario beep ratio.
Enabling Flarm traffic option will generate voice announcement when new
Flarm object is detected.
Enabling Flarm warning option will generate voice warning when Flarm
collision warning is detected.
Enabling Flarm obstacle option will generate voice warning when obstacle
from Flarm database is detected in front of the plane.
With F. Horizontal Dist setting, user can enable/disable horizontal voice
information for Flarm traffic.
With F. Vertical Pos setting, user can enable/disable vertical voice
information for Flarm traffic.
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14.10 SD Card
External SD card is used for all data transfers to LX Eos. In this menu all
import/load functions from SD card can be accessed.
14.10.1
Load TP
After selecting “Load TP” option, list of all CUP files (up to 20) found on
external SD card in LX/TP folder will be listed here.
Select file from which you wish to import TPs to internal database.
Cup file is commonly used file for transferring TPs and tasks
(optionally).
LX Eos can import turn points by name or by code.
Warning: CUP file is usually alphabetically sorted by name. Lx Eos
must have alpha sorted TP base or it will do it on import. If this is the
case, import can take a long time (depends on number of TPs). When
import by “Code” is selected, it will take much longer then import by
“Name”!
After selecting import mode, the process can take from 5 sec up to 10 min
(depends of TP number and alphabetical sort inside CUP file). Number of
TPs is not limited but we recommend to use CUP file with up to 1000
points. Name of every TP will be shorten to max 11 characters after
import.
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14.10.2
Load TSK
After selecting “Load TSK” option, list of all CUP files (up to 20) found on
external SD card in LX/TP folder will be listed here.
Select file from which you wish to import TSK to internal memory.
After selecting file from which you wish to import task, first 20 task found
in the file will be listed. Select task you wish to import and press enter.
Observation zones will be loaded as well if defined in file, else standard
FAI zones are used.
Warning: Due to internal task limitations, only first 18 points of
selected task will be loaded from file.
Wait until load is finished.
14.10.3
SD init
Pressing enter will create LX folders on external SD card. This function is recommended after use of new
SD card. The unit comes with already initialized SD card.
14.10.4
Update
Before update, user should request update code at: [email protected] In email request, user
should provide serial number of the unit and version to which he wish to update to.
Pilot should copy new version to root of external micro SD card, then
insert it into the LX Eos and use “Update” option to make an update of the
unit. After selecting “Update”, list of all version (*.lxu) files will be listed.
Pilot should select version, which he wishes to update to.
After selection, update code request will be visible. Update code can be
accessed on [email protected]
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After code is entered, LX Eos will report error, if code is not correct or start
update. Update can take up to 4 min. Device will automatically restart
after successful update. LX Eos will also update all LX CAN devices
connected to the system.
14.11Inputs
LX Eos has a possibility of five different user defined inputs. Each input
can be set accordingly. There are seven options to choose from:
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None: nothing is connected to the input.
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SC: the device changes mode from vario to SC mode.
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VP: (vario priority) the device goes to vario mode no matter in
which condition is SC mode.
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Event: event in flight recorder is activated and pilot gets a
message shown on display.
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Gear: If enabled under warnings will generate gear up/down
warnings after takeoff / before landing.
-
Airbrakes: if enabled under warnings, will generate airbrakes
warning if they are opened during takeoff.
-
Ballast: when active will automatically reduce ballast mass for
value set on polar page (ballast dump)
Inv – invert mode:
Each input has invert option. When invert option is enabled, it will “invert”
active state of this input.
Invert option:
- off: input is active when switch is closed
- on: input is active when switch is opened
A and N characters shows actual state of input. ‘A’ means ACTIVE and ‘N’
means NOT ACTIVE.
If two or more inputs are the same, the corresponding action will be made when all of them are active
(active = switch closed or switch open in Inv mode!).
How to connect switches to external switch interface, please refer to external switch installation section.
Functions of inputs:
SC:
LX Eos supports two modes of operation Vario and SC. With SC input, user can change between these two
modes.
VP:
Vario priority is used when user won’t to have vario mode active. VP input has higher priority than SC input!
Event:
To trigger pilot event in logger with higher recording interval, this option of input should be selected.
Gear:
If any of inputs is selected as gear, gear warning will be announced at next conditions:
- gear is out 10min after take-off is detected and height is more than 500m above take-off location.
- gear is not out and altitude is less than 200m in 5km circle of take-off position and flight time is more than
5min.
- on outlanding (if airbrakes are out, elevation less than 600m QFE, distance from takeoff more then 5km)
and gear is not out.
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Airbrakes:
If any of inputs is selected as airbrakes, gear warning will be announced at next conditions:
- airbrake is out during first 10min of flight (take-off / aero tow time).
14.12 NMEA
This setup page is used to set which data is being sent to third party unit connected thru BT or user port.
The pilot can set baudrate for communication over User port or Flarm port.
Pilot can select from: BR4800, BR9600, BR19200, BR38400, BR57600
and BR115200 options.
LX Eos is capable of sending NMEA data to third party units such as PDA
or PNA. The data is available on the connector marked as USER and BT
port. Five data strings are offered.
Selected (checked box) NMEA data will be sent over User port and
Bluetooth.
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GPGGA – Global Positioning System 3D-Fix Data.
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GPRMC – Recommended Minimum Specific GPS/TRANSIT
Data.
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GPRMB – TP navigation info.
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LXWPx – sentences contain pressure and altitude information in
addition to IAS data.
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PFLAx – Flarm traffic info. Data must be enabled, if Flarm data is
required on a PDA.
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Radio – Enable this option when radio is connected to user port.
Control over the radio is only possible in configuration with LX
Zeus. LX Eos as stand alone will not be able to control radio!
-
Transponder – If enabled, baudrate on Flarm port will go to 9600
and GPS data will be transmitted on Flarm port.
When Radio option is enabled all other outputs on User port
are disabled, but are still present on BT port.
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14.13 Pages
The pilot can select which main pages are active. Page is active when box
is checked. There are five main pages available:
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TA (thermal assistance).
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Flarm radar.
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TP (turnpoint).
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TSK (task)
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G-Force page
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GPS info (basic GPS information’s)
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Info page (OAT and voltages)
14.14 Password
To access some options, password is required. Available password’s are:
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46486: sets LX Eos to factory settings.
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99999: clear all flights from flight recorder – logbook is empty.
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28346: audio player (will play any wav file 8bit 16kHz mono from
root of external SD card).
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66666: clear actual task.
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55555: clear internal TP database
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14.15Shutdown
When shutdown option is selected, this screen will be showh to confirm
that you wish to shutdown the device. Selecting “No” will return you back
to setup menu, while selecting “Yes” will turin off the unit.
If shutdown option is selected during flight, this message will be shown.
Plese finish the flight first and then turn it off!
14.16 Info
LX Eos info page.
Displayed information:
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Serial number.
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IGC serial number.
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Software version.
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Hardware version.
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15 Bluetooth module
LX Eos has internal Bluetooth 2.0 module which is always on and cannot be turned off. At the back of the
unit, there is external Bluetooth antenna, that enables better range (brown cable).
15.1 Pairing with PNA
Perform search of BT device on your PNA/PDA (Oudie, Mio, …). LX Eos XXXXX, where XXXXX represents
serial nr of the unit, will be visible on device list, when in range and turned on. Pair code will be requested to
start communication with PDA/PNA and Lx Eos. Enter pair code: 1234
After successful connection, Bluetooth icon is visible on main vario page.
15.2 Supported data transfers
Description
Supported
Remark
GPGGA
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
GPRMC
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
GPRMB
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
LXWPx (Lx data)
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
PFLAx (Flarm data)
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting and Flarm is connected to Lx Eos
Declaration from Eos
no
Declaration to Eos
yes
CUP file transfer
no
Flight transfer
no
15.3 Usage
Bluetooth communication is designed to be used in double seat gliders, so 2nd seat PDA/PNA can get all the
data via BT or when only power cables are provided in glider for PDA/PNA (Club gliders).
16 User port
LX Eos uses User port (RS232 standard) to connect to third party devices such as PDA/PNA (Oudie, Mio,..),
radio (KRT2)
Connect any third party device only with LX Navigation supported cable. Any unsupported cable may
damage LX Eos or third party device beyond repairs. For successful communication correct BR must be
selected under NMEA settings.
Note: For some PDA (for example HP314 ....) it is preferable to set the USER Port at BR115200 or at least
at the maximum BR that is supported by the PDA. This can help to avoid communication problems during
the declaration from PDA to LX Eos
16.1 Supported data transfers
Description
Supported
Remark
GPGGA
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
GPRMC
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
GPRMB
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
LXWPx (Lx data)
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting
PFLAx (Flarm data)
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting and Flarm is connected to Lx Eos
Declaration from Eos
no
Declaration to Eos
yes
CUP file transfer
no
Flight transfer
no
KRT2 radio control
yes
If enabled in NMEA setting and LX Eos is connected to Zeus.
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17 Upload Task on LX Eos
The user can transfer the Task to LX Eos using two ways:
- With a microSD as explained in chapter 12.10.2 "Load TSK" in relation to TPs and their view zone.
- With a PDA connected to User port or via Bluetooth. This way the user can only send the IGC declaration
according to FAI rules. They will be transferred to LX Eos the TPs and the view zone of the start line
and of the finish line. A standard FAI view zone (90°) will be assigned to all intermediate TPs.
The user can later change, if necessary, the view zone directly in Task page of LX Eos (see Chaper.9).
18 Installation of the unit
18.1 Mechanical installation
LX Eos fits in standard 57mm hole in instrumental panel so no extra cut out is required. To fit LX Eos in
instrumental panel unscrew three mounting screws (black) with a screwdriver and knob of rotary switch. To
remove the knob do not use force. Remove the press-in cover first to get to the screw. After unscrewing
the screw pull off the knob. Place the LX Eos in the hole in instrumental panel and first screw in the three
black screws and then put back the knob on the rotary switch. Don’t forget to screw the knob in place and
put the press-in cover back on.
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18.2 Pneumatic connections
Three pressure connectors are fitted to the back of LX Eos. A label shows their functions.
Ptot = Pitot or Total pressure
TE = TE probe
Pst = Static
Electronic TE compensation schematics (Set TE 100%)
TE… Static
Pst… Static
Ptot… Pitot or Total pressure
TE tube installation schematics (Set TE 0%)
TE... TE probe
Pst... Static
Ptot... Pitot or Total pressure
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18.3 Electrical installation
Pin out on all connectors:
Pin 1 to pin 6 or 8 (on picture from left to right).
User port (RJ11 – 6pin connector)
Pin number
Description
1
12 V out
2
3.3 V out (max 100 mA)
3
5 V out (max 500 mA)
4
RS 232 data in
5
RS 232 data out
6
GND
Flarm port (RJ11 – 6pin connector)
Pin number
Description
1
12 V out
2
Not used
3
GND
4
RS 232 data in
5
RS 232 data out
6
GND
Pin 1
Pin 6
Audio output
(3.3 mm jack)
OAT input
(2.5 mm jack)
GPS antenna
Pin 1 Pin 6
12V (red wire)
GND (blue wire)
Bluetooth
antenna
Main power
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INPUT (RJ11 – 6pin connector)
Pin number
Description
1
Input 1
2
Input 2
3
Input 3
4
Input 4
5
Input 5
6
Common ground (GND)
CAN port (RJ45 – 8pin connector)
Pin number
Description
1
12 V
2
12 V
3
12 V
4
CAN_L
5
CAN_H
6
GND
7
GND
8
GND
SD port (RJ11 – 6pin connector)
Use only LX SD card adapter.
GPS antenna
Connect external GPS antenna to this connector. LX Eos must have external antenna connected all the
time, else internal flight recorder will now work.
18.4 External switch installation
Up to five external switches can be connected to LX Eos.
To connect external switch to LX Eos you have to use
external switch interface board (included in package).
Every slot available has a signal input and ground input.
The configuration of inputs can be set under Setup ->
Inputs.
User can use two different connection styles:
- 2 wire connection: Connect switch signal and ground
wires to interface board.
- 1 wire connection: Connect switch ground wire to glider
common ground and connect switch signal wire to
interface.
Be careful not to connect signal wire to common ground
input (see picture which are common ground inputs)
Interfaces common ground is connected to glider common
ground via power supply cable (GND).
All inputs except SC will be “active” when switch is closed (signal and ground are in short circuit). If “Inv”
(Invert) is checked on input setting then “active” means when switch is open.
Example: airbrake warning will be active when switch is not closed and Eos is in flight mode. Warning will
disappear when switch will be closed.
SC input has its own setting under Vario/SC menu and can be set to be active on “on”, “off” and “toggle”
state.
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Example of both connections (1 and 2 wire)
18.5 Installation of options
LX Eos is compatible with all LX CAN based devices (LX Zeus, LX Joy, LX Eos Repeater, CAN Compass,
AHRS, and others). LX Eos has an integrated CAN terminator so other terminator should not be used. Only
one CAN terminator should be used (be careful when using LX Eos with LX Zeus).
18.6 Configurations
18.6.1
LX Eos – OUDIE
OUDIE
LX Eos PNA Power & Data
LX Eos
18.6.2
LX Eos – Flarm
1:1
1:1
LX Eos
Flarm Colour Display II (optional)
LX Flarm
spliter
Flarm / RedBox
MiniBox / Flarm Mobile
FlarmMouse
1:1
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18.6.3
LX Eos – Flarm – OUDIE
OUDIE
LX Eos PNA Power & Data
LX Eos
18.6.4
LX Eos – Flarm – OUDIE – 2nd seat –2nd OUDIE
OUDIE
LX Eos PNA Power & Data
LX Eos
OUDIE
LX Oudie Power
LX Eos Repeater
1:1
Flarm / RedBox
MiniBox / Flarm Mobile
FlarmMouse
1:1
1:1
Flarm / RedBox
MiniBox / Flarm Mobile
FlarmMouse
1:1
Bluetooth
connection
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19 Flight Recorder Management
The flight recorder doesn’t need any special care as it works nearly automatically without pilot assistance. All
the pilot should do is to adapt the logger settings, see the Setup page / Logger menu chapter.
19.1 Start and Stop of flight recording
The unit will start recording immediately after start conditions are met. Start conditions are based on ground
speed and altitude change, so even if the GPS status is bad during takeoff, the unit will start recording.
It is recommended to switch the unit on a few minutes before takeoff. This will ensure a straight base line of
baro trace (IGC regulation). Running time before takeoff will not reduce memory space of the flight recorder,
due to circular recording before takeoff.
After landing the unit will close the flight after approximately 10 minutes at standstill, so it is recommended to
keep the unit under power and GPS OK until the Calculating Security message appears on the display. To
determine if the flight recorder has closed the flight, goto logbook/statistic page. If the Logbook appears, the
recording has finished, if the statistic page appears, the recorder is still active.
19.2 Flight evaluation
To check the flight data integrity use the IGC shell program. IGC shell is an IGC freeware program specially
designed to verify the flight record integrity. Use the latest LXN.dll file to validate LX Eos flights. Latest
version of LXN.dll is available on http://www.lxnavigation.com/software/
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20 IGC file structure
IGC flight record file is text file, meaning the data are simply readable by any text editor.
Example of an IGC flight is printed below:
ALXNQ8QFLIGHT:2
HFDTE080115
HFFXA015
HFPLTPILOTINCHARGE:NIK SALEJ
HFCM2CREW2:
HFGTYGLIDERTYPE:LAK19-15
HFGIDGLIDERID:
HFDTM100GPSDATUM:WGS-1984
HFRFWFIRMWAREVERSION:1.00
HFRHWHARDWAREVERSION:1.00
HFFTYFRTYPE:LX Eos
HFGPS:uBLOX-LEA-6S,50ch,max50000m
HFPRSPRESSALTSENSOR:INTERSEMA,MS5607,max12000m
HFCIDCOMPETITIONID:
HFCCLCOMPETITIONCLASS:
I043638FXA3940SIU4143GSP4446ENL
C110509143109110509000100
C4619767N02003217ESZATYMAZ
C4622930N02015629ETSKSTART
C4619767N02003217ESZATYMAZ
C4619767N02003217ESZATYMAZ
F0931560231110413071732232025
LLXNORIGIN0926594619153N02003303E
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G43221B
Recorder Sn. and flight number
Date of the flight
ENL enabled
Flight declaration data as C record
B records as position records
G record is a digital signiture, ensures data integrity
and is always the last record of the flight
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21 Baro trace check (calibration)
Each flight recorder should be periodically checked to verify that the built-in pressure sensor is still in limits.
The procedure is extremely simple and takes only minutes to finish. The most important action is setting the
Rec. interval in Logger Setup to 1 second otherwise the trace will not be uniform. The procedure is as
follows:
-Turn the unit on and put it into the pressure chamber.
-Set QNH 1013mBar conditions in the chamber.
-Apply a pressure jump to start recording.
-Climb apr. 4m/s and make a stop for apr. 30 seconds every 1000 m.
-After reaching 8000m sink apr. 4 m/s and make stops after every 1000m.
-After reaching zero open the chamber and wait for 1 min then manually end flight.
-Download the “flight” from the logbook.
-Return Rec. Interval setting to previous value.
-Print baro trace using your preferred PC program, for instance Lxe (available on www.lxnavigation.com).
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22 Flying with LX Eos
To get the best out of the LX Eos, it is important that some preparation is done prior to the flight – trying to
configure the instrument or set up a task while flying the glider may spoil your whole day! Preflight
preparation will ensure that the flight will be both successful and enjoyable.
22.1 Flight preparation on ground
- Check if you have desired TP data base uploaded.
- Prepare a task.
- Enter flight recorder information (pilot name, surname, glider type, recording interval…).
22.1.1
Before take off
- Switch the unit ON at least 3 minutes before take-off (this will ensure sufficient GPS reception and will
create a base line of the baro trace).
- Select correct pilot (many settings belongs to pilot) on initial setup or create new.
- Check task if it is correct after using of Task stup.
- The actual task during take-off will be declared in flight recorder automotically.
22.2 During flight
The LX Eos HW and SW concept is so far optimized that the pilot doesn’t spend too much time to operate
the unit during flight. A very significant indication that shows that the unit has changed to flying mode is
Logbook replacement with statistics page.
22.2.1
Set QNH
The pilot should input actual QNH value of the airport where he will take-off. This action should be carried
out on ground, after take-off, change of QNH in Setup/QNH Res menu will adjust altitude reading to actual
QNH setting.
22.2.2
Wind calculation
LX Eos is able to measure wind under two different methods. Wind calculation results are shown on main
vario page and on thermal assistant page. LX Eos will switch between straight and circling method
automatically and history of wind will be counted in new measurements.
Circling:
Calculation is based on ground speed (GS) oscillation due to wind influence in circling. The method is active
exclusively during climbing process. The process start automatically after circling is detected. The method is
based on fact that the ground speed is affected by wind. GS is maximal by tailwind and minimal by head
wind. This phenomenon is used by GS difference calculation method.
Straight flight:
On straight flight, wind will be calculated with use of iterative method which is based on IAS, GS and TRK
measurements.
22.2.3
Influence of wind in final glide
The actual wind data (speed and direction) influences the final glide calculation. In task mode the final glide
indication is based on remaining distance over all TP until finish (not over already flown turn points). Wind
influence for individual legs is based on current wind data.
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22.2.4
Event function
User has option to set one of the user inputs to Event. If event switch is pressed during flight, it will enable
faster record interval in flight recorder (recording in shorter intervals as default for a limited time). Event
parameters can be set in Setup/Logger on LX Eos unit. The action is accompanied with a clear message.
22.2.5
Task start
It is started automatically when glider leaves start TP observation zone. Navigation to next point will start. If
pilot wishes to navigate back to starting point, he must simply use “Goto” option in task setup menu. Please
refer to Task page chapter.
No task statistic is available on LX Eos.
22.3 After landing
It is recommended to keep the instrument ON for a few minutes after landing. This will ensure base line of
baro trace.
10s after landing is detected, statistic page will be shown automatticaly where 10min countown can be seen.
Pilot can wait for 10min of press enter to end flight. Calculating security message will follow and then
logbook will be offered to the pilot. At this point unit can be switched OFF or flight download process can
start.
22.3.1
Downloading flights
Insert micro SD card to external micro SD card holder. Select logbook page and search for a flight that you
wish to download. Press enter on that flight and select Copy option. Progress bar will inform pilot when flight
is copied to external SD card. File format of flight is .IGC.
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23 Revision history
Date
Version
Changes
9.2.2015
1.1
- corrected pinout on Flarm and user port.
- GPS antenna connector description.
- hardware specification added.
- max number of TPs imported in unlimited.
- added wind calculation paragraph
11.3.2015
1.2
- small text corrections.
- added TA beep under Vario/SC menu.
- added SpeedToFly, Vario relative, FG, Distance options under Indicators menu.
- added Load TSK under SD Card menu
- added gear and airbrakes input
- added input warning under Warnings menu
- added KTR2 support under NMEA menu.
- Load TP chapter has warning based on large CUP TP base import.
- added external switch description and connection diagram for 1wire and 2 wire
connection.
- added Bluetooth module chapter.
- added User port chapter.
- added Configurations chapter.
- when using select option for TP, number of TPs found is displayed on header.
- task distance with task type is shown under TASK SETUP
14.5.2015
1.3
- Updated Flarm radar page.
- changed TA page layout.
- added Flarm options under Voice menu.
16.5.2015
1.4
- Max beep is found under Vario/SC menu.
- TP and TSK are displaying final glide with bigger numbers.
- Added Flarm warning chapter.
- added password for user settings under Setup/Pilot
- user settings can be imported/exported to/from SD card under Setup/Pilot menu.
- added audio player password
21.8.2015
1.5
- user can control volume in vario mode and SC mode independently. Mode is
written down on Volume control box.
- added password 66666 - clear actual task.
- added password 55555 - clear TP database.
- input can be inverted in case of inverted switch - active open state.
- non directional object is shown on Flarm radar as red circle.
- ADSB objects are displayed as green triangles on Flarm radar.
- setup menu on TA page.
- removed TA beep setting from Vario/SC menu.
- removed Auto TA setting from Page menu.
- audio frequency (negative, zero and positive) can be set under Vario/SC menu.
- added “Upload Task on LX Eos” chapter.
- added Wiring for radio chapter.
10.8.2016
1.6
- added shutdown option in menu.
- added g-Force page.
- added g-Force as needle select.
- added test audio in vario/SC menu
- added transponder option in NMEA menu.
11.10.2017
1.7
- added ballast dump setting.
- added info page.
- added vario silence and max SC speed setting.
- added input status.
- added pre-set elevation setting.
- added altitude sensor setting.