LXNAV eCopilot10, eCopilot7 System Installation Manual

eCopilot

System Installation Manual 1.02

LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24a, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel [phone] fax [phone]

[e-mail] • www.lxnav.com

1 Important Notices 4

1.1 Limited Warranty 4

2 Introduction 5
3 What is included in package 6
4 System Planning 7

4.1 Power Consumption 7

4.2 Power Supply 7

4.3 Dimensions and Weights 7

4.4 Temperature Specifications 8

4.5 Location Requirements 8

4.5.1 eCopilot10 8

4.5.2 eCopilot7 8

4.5.3 sBox (Sensor box) 8

4.5.4 eBox (Engine box) 8

4.6 Grounding and power supply requirements 8

4.7 Cooling Requirements 8

4.8 Mounting Requirements 8

5 Overview of the System 9

5.1 Overview 9

5.2 Communication BUS 9

5.3 Harness and Cables 9

5.4 Available Cables and Harnesses 9

5.5 Examples of Systems 10

6 Installation and Configuration 11

6.1 Main Unit and Repeater Unit 11

6.1.1 Installation of Options 11

6.1.2 Cut-Outs 11

6.1.2.1 eCopilot10 11

6.1.2.2 eCopilot7 12

6.1.3 Dimensions 13

6.1.3.1 eCopilot10 13

6.1.3.2 eCopilot7 13

6.1.4 Ports 14

6.1.4.1 eCopilot10 14

6.1.4.2 eCopilot7 15

6.1.4.3 Main Power supply 16

6.1.4.4 Flarm Port 16

6.1.4.5 CAN BUS ports 17

6.1.4.6 USB Port 17

6.1.1 Wiring 17

6.2 Connection and Functionality Check of All Peripheral Units 17

6.2.1.1 Wiring 18

6.2.1.2 Connection to the CAN Bus 18

6.2.1.3 Pneumatics 18

6.2.1.4 Audio 18

6.2.2 Installation of Options 19

6.2.2.1 Remote Sticks 19

6.2.2.2 ADSB Receiver 19

6.2.2.3 Flap Sensor 19

6.2.2.4 Wi-Fi Module 20

6.2.2.5 Compass Module 21

7 Troubleshooting 22

7.1 Export Diagnostic Files 22

8 Revision History 23

Important Notices Version 1.02, January 2019

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1 Important Notices

The LXNAV system is designed for VFR use only as an aid to prudent navigation. All
information is presented for reference only. Terrain, airports and airspace data are provided
only as an aid to situation awareness.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. 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 very
carefully and are important for operating the system.

Notes with a red triangle describe procedures which are critical and may result in
loss of data or any other critical situation.

A bulb icon is shown when a useful hint is provided to the reader.

1.1 Limited Warranty

This LXNAV 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 discretion,
repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will
be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour, provided that the customer shall
be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to
abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorised alterations or repairs.

THE 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.

May 2016 © 2016 LXNAV. All rights reserved.

Introduction Version 1.02, January 2019

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2 Introduction

The printed version of this installation manual is in grayscale. Some figures and diagrams
are coloured. Please refer to electronic version to see colours. The latest electronic version
of this manual can be downloaded from http://www.lxnav.com section downloads-manuals.

This manual will guide you through the installation process of all systems, components,
basic setup and check of the system.

Before using any part of the system, please read and understand the installation
and user manuals!

There are no serviceable parts within the unit, hence the unit must be taken to
the factory for service.

Opening the unit by the user will void warranty and airworthiness.

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3 What is included in package

System Planning Version 1.02, January 2019

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4 System Planning

In this chapter the installer will be informed how and where particular equipment items can
be installed. Some items have environmental and location requirements, others not.

4.1 Power Consumption

Some modules obtain power from the main unit. These modules do not need a circuit
breaker as the main unit takes care of this. Other items of equipment that have their own
power supply should have specified circuit breakers installed.

Approximate Current

Consumption at 12V DC

Recommended Circuit

Breaker

eCopilot10

800mA (at max. brightness)

3A

eCopilot7

800mA (at max. brightness)

3A

eBox

30mA

-

sBox -

4.2 Power Supply

Min. Voltage

Nominal Voltage

Max. Voltage

eCopilot10

9V

12V

28V

eCopilot7

9V

12V

28V

eBox

9V

12V

26V (optional to 36V)

sBox

9V

12V

28V

4.3 Dimensions and Weights

Dimensions

Weight

eCopilot10

256 x 176 x 55,5 mm

917 g

eCopilot7

182 x 136 x 56 mm

615 g

eBox

131 x 76 x 22 mm

232 g

sBox

105 x 57 x 34 mm

302 g

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4.4 Temperature Specifications

Storage Temperature

Operating Temperature

eCopilot10

-40°C to +80°C

-30°C to +60°C

eCopilot7

-40°C to +80°C

-30°C to +60°C

eBox

-40°C to +80°C

-30°C to +60°C

sBox

-40°C to +80°C

-30°C to +60°C

4.5 Location Requirements

4.5.1 eCopilot10

- Requires 56 mm of space behind the panel.

- There is no need for additional space for harness.

- Choose a position so that the display will be viewable.

4.5.2 eCopilot7

- Requires 56 mm of space behind the panel.

- There is no need for additional space for harness.

- Choose a position so that the display will be viewable.

4.5.3 sBox (Sensor box)

- The sBox harness needs additional XX mm space

- Some space should be taken in account also for the pito-static tubes connection

- Choose a position near CG of plane

4.5.4 eBox (Engine box)

- It’s recommended to be installed behind firewall (cockpit side)

- The eBox harness needs additional XX mm space

- Choose a position near CG of plane

4.6 Grounding and power supply requirements

High current consumers (radio, transponders,…) must be separated from eCopilot system
with separate power line.
Never use airframe as a source of the ground. Air frame must be grounded only on one
place, where is connected to the battery. Currents through airframe are not recommended.

4.7 Cooling Requirements

Currently there are no cooling requirements. If possible, ventilation should pass through the
instrument panel to exchange some warm air. That will drop the temperature behind the
panel a few degrees.

4.8 Mounting Requirements

Most LXNAV units are fastened with screws.