LXNAV FlarmMouse User Manual

The Smallest flarm with integrated GPS antenna

Version 1.0

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

[e-mail] • www.lxnav.com

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1 Important Notices 3

1.1 Limited Warranty 3

2 Packing Lists 4
3 Basics 5

3.1 LXNAV FlarmMouse at a Glance 5

3.1.1 LXNAV FlarmMouse Features 6

3.1.2 Interfaces 6

3.1.3 Options 6

3.1.4 Technical Data 6

4 System Description 7

4.1.1 Push Button 7

4.2 Switching on the Unit 7

4.3 Normal operation 7

4.4 Description of LED’s on FlarmMouse 7

5 Installation 8

5.1 Connecting LXNAV FlarmMouse 8

5.2 Wiring 8

5.2.1.1 FlarmMouse pinout 8

5.2.1.2 FlarmMouse - FlarmView 9

5.2.1.3 FlarmMouse - FlarmLED 9

5.2.1.4 FlarmMouse – FlarmLED - Oudie 10
FlarmMouse - FlarmView -V7 - OUDIE 10
FlarmMouse - FlarmView -V7 - OUDIE 11

6 Firmware Update 12

6.1 Firmware update via SD-Card 12

6.2 Firmware update with the PC flarmtools 12

6.2.1 Method 1: Standard 13

6.2.2 Method 2: only if method 1 fails 13

6.3 Update of the FlarmMouse settings 14

6.3.1 Changing settings via PC Flarmtools 14

6.3.2 Settings via configuration file 14

6.4 Saving flight on the SD-card 15

7 Revision History 16

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1 Important Notices

The LXNAV FlarmMouse 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 FlarmMouse 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 FlarmMouse 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.

January 2013 © 2013 LXNAV. All rights reserved.

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2 Packing Lists

• FlarmMouse

• Dipole FlarmAntenna

• Micro SD card

• Flarm splitter

• Flarm power supply cable

• FlarmView/FlarmLED (Optional)

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3 Basics

3.1 LXNAV FlarmMouse at a Glance

FlarmMouse is standalone Flarm® with integrated GPS antenna, Micro SD card.
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 over 50 compatible products by other manufacturers (e.g. PDA moving
maps) through open serial port protocol

• all versions feature microSD card 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 4-8km radio range that can be verified with online radio range analyzer

• powerful 16-channel high-precision uBlox LEA6-GPS module

• embedded database that covers Italian, Swiss, Austrian, French and German obstacles,

with updates (with periodic updates for which there is a charge)

• 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

FlarmMouse is available in three variants:

1. FlarmMouse with Flight recorder (Not approved by IGC), with enabled SAR (search
and rescue) function

2. FlarmMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds) and SAR function

3. FlarmMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds), Engine noise
sensor and SAR function