LXNAV NANO User Manual

NANO

Flight recorder

(including NanoConfig configuration program)

Version 2.16

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 4

1.1 Limited Warranty 4

1.2 Battery information 5

1.2.1 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment 5

1.2.2 Disposal of waste batteries 6

2 Packing Lists 7
3 Basics 8

3.1 NANO at a glance 8

3.2 Technical data 9

3.3 Rocker button 9

3.4 LEDs 10

3.5 NanoPower cable 11

4 Operation 13

4.1 Powering on 13

4.2 Normal operation 13

4.3 Battery status 14

4.4 Press Powering off 14

4.5 Security void 14

4.6 Charging battery 14

4.7 Connecting to a computer 14

4.8 Downloading flights 15

4.9 Bluetooth pairing 16

4.10 Storing Nano 16

4.11 Replacing battery 17

5 Configure NANO 18

5.1 Uploading flight declaration 18

5.1.1 Using the Nanoconfig program 18

5.1.1.1 Pilot information 19

5.1.1.2 Task declaration 19

5.1.2 Using Bluetooth or serial interface 19

5.2 Changing parameters 20

5.2.1 Flight recording interval 20

5.2.2 Automatically finish flight 20

5.2.3 Start recording on power on 20

5.2.4 Automatically turn off Nano, when flight is finished 21

5.2.5 Bluetooth 21

5.2.6 NMEA output 21

5.3 Nano config for Android devices 22

5.3.1 Connecting and pairing NANO 22

5.3.2 Main page 22

5.3.3 Downloading flights 22

5.3.4 Editing pilot info 23

5.3.5 Editing task for declaration 23

5.3.6 Configuring nano 24

6 Troubleshooting 25
7 Revision History 27

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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.

September 2016 © 2016 LXNAV. All rights reserved.

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1.2 Battery information

NANO is powered by a rechargeable battery. The battery can be charged and discharged
hundreds of times, but it will eventually wear out. Only use the approved battery and
recharge your battery only with approved chargers.
Unplug the charger from the electrical plug and the device when not in use. Do not leave a
fully charged battery connected to a charger as overcharging may shorten its life. If left
unused, a fully charged battery will lose its charge over time. Use the battery only for its
intended purpose. Never use any charger or battery that is damaged.
If the battery pack is mishandled, the battery pack can burst, cause a fire or even chemical
burns. Observe the following precautions.

 Do not disassemble.
 Do not crush and do not expose the battery pack to any shock or force

such as hammering, dropping or stepping on it.

 Do not short circuit and do not allow metal objects to come into contact

with the battery terminals.

 Do not expose to high temperature above 60°C (140°F) such as in direct

sunlight or in a glider parked in the sun.

 Do not incinerate.
 Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium ion batteries.
 Be sure to charge the battery pack using supplied battery charger or a

device that can charge the battery pack.

 Keep the battery pack out of the reach of small children.
 Keep the battery pack dry.
 Replace the battery pack only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by LXNAV.

 Dispose of used battery packs promptly as described in these instructions.

1.2.1 Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human

health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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1.2.2 Disposal of waste batteries

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By
ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the

battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a
permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the
product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

(Applicable for Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada)

Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable. You can help preserve our environment by
returning your used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you. For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable
batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.rbrc.org/

Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion batteries.

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2 Packing Lists

In the box you will find:

 NANO flight recorder with preloaded Nanoconfig program and user manual

 NanoPower cable

 USB cable

 Wall charger

 Barogram calibration chart
 Quick reference chart

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3 Basics

3.1 NANO at a glance

The NANO flight recorder is the smallest flight recorder designed in accordance with “All
Flights” IGC specification. It has an IGC approval for all flights including world records. It

features an integrated 66-channel GPS receiver with built-in antenna, altitude sensor, ENL
sensor, security micro-switch, Bluetooth module and 1700mAh battery.
The built-in battery allows up to 35 hours of stand-alone operation. The battery is charged
when the flight recorder is connected to a computer, NanoPower or wall charger.

Operation temperature for nano is from -20°C(68°F) to +60°C(140°F). Higher

temperatures may cause inflating battery.

Bluetooth is used for easy data exchange with a PDA.

The housing is made of robust ABS plastic. On the left side there is a micro-SD card slot,
rocker button and five status LEDs. LEDs display the operational status.
A 2 GB SD card is used for flight data storage. Flights are stored directly in IGC format and
are downloadable through a USB connection which is compatible with all operating systems
(MS Win, Linux and Mac OS).

On the right side there is small hole with a reset button. Use a pin to press the reset button.
In normal operation, this button should never be used.

At the back there is a mini USB connector, which is used for charging and data transfer.
The SD card is preloaded with the Nanoconfig program, which is used for uploading flight
declaration and changing the settings of the NANO. Flight declarations can be also uploaded
using a serial interface cable or Bluetooth (See chapter 5.1 for more details).

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3.2 Technical data

Hardware

 ARM7 core processor
 2GBytes memory storage
 Three direction rocker button
 66-channel GPS receiver
 Engine noise level sensor
 Pressure altitude sensor measuring up to 16000m

Input and output

 USB interface (mass storage device)
 Integrated SD card reader
 Serial RS232 interface for PDA connection
 Bluetooth interface for PDA connection

Size and weight

 Outline dimension: 65x41x20mm
 Weight: ~66g

3.3 Rocker button

The rocker button has several actions; you can press it or move it up or down.

Press it and NANO flight recorder will power on. Press or move the rocker button for a long
time and the NANO flight recorder will switch off. When flying press or move the button for
a short time and a pilot initiated event will be recorded and the flight recorder will then log
30 fixes with a recording rate of one second.
At the same time the LEDs will indicate the battery status.

If you move rocker button twice in direction towards SD card, Nano will toggle on
and off Bluetooth.