LX Navigation lx 7000 Pilot's Manual
LX7000 Mar.2002
LX 7000 1.0
Flight Data Computer and GPS Navigation system with
Logger
Pilot’s manual
LX
Navigation d.o.o.
Tkalska 10 SLO 3000 Celje
Tel. +386 3 490 46 70 Fax 71
www.lxnavigation.si
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1 Contents
1 CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
2 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 S
2.2 T
2.3 R
3 OPERATION MODES .......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 SETUP ..............................................................................................................................................................8
3.2 NAVIGATION FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 21
YSTEM CONFIGURATIONS................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1.1 LX 7000 basic............................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.2 LX 7000 standard ......................................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.3 LX 7000 IGC ................................................................................................................................................ 4
ECHNICAL DATA.............................................................................................................................................. 5
OTARY SWITCHES AND KEYS (BUTTONS)........................................................................................................ 5
2.3.1 On/Start key..................................................................................................................................................6
2.3.2 Mode selector
2.3.3 Up/down selector
⇔
(rotary switch)................................................................................................................. 6
v
(rotary switch) ............................................................................................................ 6
2.3.4 ENTER key.................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.5 ESC/OFF key................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.3.6 ZOOM (rotary switch)................................................................................................................................. 6
2.3.7 Event key....................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.8 MC/Bal key ................................................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.9 GO TO key....................................................................................................................................................7
3.1.1 SETUP before password .............................................................................................................................. 8
3.1.1.1 QNH RES (QNH and safety altitude)....................................................................................................................9
3.1.1.2 LOGGER................................................................................................................................................................9
3.1.1.3 INIT ......................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1.4 DISPLAY.............................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1.5 TRANSFER .........................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1.6 PASSWORD........................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.2 SETUP after password.............................................................................................................................. 12
3.1.2.1 TP (Turn point) ..................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.2.2 OBS. ZONE (observation zone) ........................................................................................................................13
3.1.2.3 GPS.......................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.2.4 UNITS ..................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.2.5 GRAPHIC ............................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.2.6 NMEA ..................................................................................................................................................................17
3.1.2.7 PC .........................................................................................................................................................................17
3.1.2.8 DEL TP/TSK........................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.2.9 POLAR .................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.2.10 LOAD...................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.2.11 TE COMP.............................................................................................................................................................19
3.1.2.12 INPUT (Speed command external switch).........................................................................................................19
3.1.2.13 LCD IND. (LCD – vario indicator) ....................................................................................................................20
3.1.2.14 COMPASS ...........................................................................................................................................................21
3.2.1 GPS page.................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.2 NEAR AIRPORT......................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.3 APT Airports............................................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.3.1 Navigation in APT ...............................................................................................................................................23
3.2.3.2 Airport selection, team function and wind calculation .......................................................................................25
3.2.4 TP (turnpoints) ........................................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.4.1 TP select ...............................................................................................................................................................27
3.2.4.2 TP EDIT ...............................................................................................................................................................27
3.2.4.3 TP NEW ...............................................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.4 TP delete...............................................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.5 TEAM...................................................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.6 WIND ...................................................................................................................................................................28
3.2.4.7 TP QUICK (memorizing of actual position) .......................................................................................................29
3.2.5 TSK (task) ................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.5.1 TSK edit ..............................................................................................................................................................30
3.2.5.2 TASK new............................................................................................................................................................31
3.2.5.3 DECLARE ...........................................................................................................................................................31
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3.2.6 Statistics......................................................................................................................................................32
3.2.6.1 Flight statistics .....................................................................................................................................................32
3.2.6.2 TSK Statistics.......................................................................................................................................................32
3.2.6.3 LOG BOOK .........................................................................................................................................................33
3.2.6.4 Statistics after flight .............................................................................................................................................33
3.3 VARIOMETER................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.1 Vario ........................................................................................................................................................... 33
3.3.2 Altimeter ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.3.3 Speed command..........................................................................................................................................34
3.3.4 Final glide calculator.................................................................................................................................34
3.4 F
4 PC AND LOGGER COMMUNICATION ........................................................................................................ 37
4.1 C
4.2 C
5 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................................. 38
5.1
5.2 T
6 PASSWORDS ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
LYING WITH THE LX 7000 ............................................................................................................................ 34
3.4.1 Preparation on ground............................................................................................................................... 34
3.4.2 SET ALT (take off elevation input) ........................................................................................................... 35
3.4.3 Preflight check............................................................................................................................................ 35
3.4.4 How to start the TSK?................................................................................................................................ 35
3.4.4.1 TP confirmation ...................................................................................................................................................36
3.4.4.2 TSK END .............................................................................................................................................................36
3.4.4.3 Procedure after landing ........................................................................................................................................36
3.4.4.4 SIMPLE TASK ....................................................................................................................................................36
OMMUNICATION WITH PC ............................................................................................................................37
OMMUNICATION LX 7000 – LX 20, COLIBRI ............................................................................................... 38
WIRING ............................................................................................................................................................. 41
5.1.1 Wiring (standard version).......................................................................................................................... 41
5.1.2 Wiring (optional version).......................................................................................................................... 42
REE-STRUCTURE-DIAGRAM ..........................................................................................................................43
7 REVISION HISTORY......................................................................................................................................... 44
8 BASIC NAVIGATION TERMS......................................................................................................................... 45
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2 General
The instrument consists of two units, the LX 7000 digital unit (80 mm) and LX 7000 analog unit with Vario
indicator (57 mm). Additional LCD Vario indicators can be added any time.
Vario functions
• Vario, Netto, Relative and average
• Speed command
• Final glide calculator
• TE compensation (tube or electronic)
Navigation functions:
• Jeppesen airport and database for Europe (up to 5000 airports)
• 600 turnpoints
• 100 tasks
• Statistic
• Near airport function
• Logger under IGC rules (not approved)
2.1 System configurations
2.1.1 LX 7000 basic
The system consists of:
• LX 7000 digital unit without GPS receiver with NMEA input, connector for direct connection of Colibri and
LX 20
• LX 7000 analog unit with LCD vario indicator
2.1.2 LX 7000 standard
• LX 7000 digital unit with built in GPS receiver
• LX 7000 analog unit with vario LCD indicator
2.1.3 LX 7000 IGC
• LX 7000 digital unit without GPS receiver, connected with Colibri BB (black box) IGC approved logger
• LX 7000 analog unit and LCD vario indicator
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2.2 Technical data
• Power 8-16 V DC
• Consumption 400mA/12V (without audio)
• 80 mm std Aircraft cutout main unit.
• 57 mm std. Aircraft cutout LCD unit.
• Length 110 mm (exc. connector)
• NMEA output
• Winpilot interface
• 12 Channel GPS receiver (LX 7000 standard)
• External speaker
• Data compatible with LX 20 and Colibri.
• PC communication
• Wiring
• Additional LCD Vario could be connected via 485 bus
• Weight: 800g
2.3 Rotary switches and keys (buttons)
• four rotary switches (selectors)
• six keys (push buttons)
LCD Vario indicator of LX 7000 analog unit hasn’t any controls
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Mode selector r. switch
EVENT keyGO TO key ON/Start key VOL control
ZOOM r. switch
UP/DOWN r.switch
ENTER keyESC/OFF keyMC/BAL input key
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2.3.1 On/Start key
A short press on ON/Start key will switch the instrument ON. To switch the instrument off hold ESC/OFF key for a
few seconds and the instrument will be switched off. To switch the instrument off during the flight needs a
confirmation from the pilot, not to be switched off by mistake.
IMPORTANT!
After having a short power brake during flight and the instrument will be off for a few seconds, it will not produce
two flights.
During flight the key is used to start the task, to see more character of airport name and to step one step back if the
edit menu is active (see paragraph APT).
2.3.2 Mode selector ⇔ (rotary switch)
The ⇔ is used to change modes of operation. This switch has the highest priority in the system. Whenever it is
activated a mode changeover will happen.
2.3.3 Up/down selector v(rotary switch)
This rotary switch has lower priority than ⇔ switch and is active all the time in the selected mode. It is mainly used
for selecting sub menus during navigation and to scroll in edit menu.
2.3.4 ENTER key
The main function of that key is confirmation and to start edit procedures.
2.3.5 ESC/OFF key
It is a multifunctional key, which has two main functions.
• After ESC a jump to one menu higher will follow
• By input of letters and numbers (blinking cursor) ESC confirms the whole row (not necessary to press ENTER
few times)
IMPORTANT!
Longer press on ESC/OFF will switch the unit off. During the flight an additional warning will be activated and
switching off will follow after confirmation.
It is not possible to switch the unit off from SETUP.
2.3.6 ZOOM (rotary switch)
This is a multifunctional rotary switch. Its main function is changing the zoom level in graphic mode.
Additionally the zoom switch is used as follows:
• To select turnpoints (only in TP main page)
• After a mistake by edit it is possible to go back rotating this knob (only by blinking cursor)
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2.3.7 Event key
After activation the logging of the LX 7000 will be faster for a predefined time (see setup/logger). For LX 7000 IGC
users pressing of event will activate the same procedure in Colibri BB.
2.3.8 MC/Bal key
The key is used for MC and ballast input, after first press the MC input will be offered like a window inserted into
the display. Rotating v will produce changes of the MC.
Second press on MC/Bal key will activate ballast input, use the same procedure like by MC.
2.3.9 GO TO key
The pilot is able to make some modes invisible (setup/hidden modes). After doing that all mentioned modes are
running in background and are not available rotating ⇔. To activate such a hidden mode GO TO key should be
used. After pressing a table of all LX 7000 modes will appear on the screen and the pilot will be able to select (v)
believable mode and activate it after enter.
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3 Operation modes
The LX 7000 has 7 modes or main menus. All of them are selected directly by rotating the ⇔ or by GO TO key.
The diagram shows us the menu (mode) structure of LX 7000.
⇐MODE⇒
GPS NEAR APT WPT RTE STATISTIK SETUP
⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓
⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓
Navigation menus (APT, TP, TSK) have sub menus, which are selected using v.
GPS GPS status no input
NEAR Near airport no input
APT Navigation and selection of airports
TP Navigation, selection and edit of turnpoints
TSK Navigation, selection and edit of task
STAT Flight statistic and logbook
SETUP is organized in two levels. The first level (no password required) is accessible for everybody. For the second
level, the pilot has to use the password. The password is not a top secret; it is the same for all instruments and
published.
96990
After installation it is necessary to activate the password and adjust the instrument settings and desired units.
3.1 SETUP
3.1.1 SETUP before password
Changes can be made at any time. This first level contains no system settings at all.
v will select corresponding sub menus.
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3.1.1.1 QNH RES (QNH and safety altitude)
After switching on, the pilot has an opportunity to input actual QNH, taken from meteorological service. Using this
feature it is possible to offset the altitude during the flight. Without input of initial QNH before the flight, this
function is not active.
Procedure:
• Using the v choose the item (QNH, ALT.R. MG.VAR. or BUGS)
• Press ENTER
• Use v and ENTER for input
• Close the procedure with ESC
Some GPS receivers don’t deliver mg. variation. In that case the input of local variation is obligatory, especially if
magnet compass is used for wind calculation, or mg. track is used by navigation. Having a receiver delivering
variation, no input is possible (AUTO message will appear)
ALT.R. allows input of safety altitude by final glide, after input the final glide will go higher than calculated by
computer and the arrival should happen on ALT.R. altitude. The final glide difference indicator will be on zero
during the final glide.
“BUGS” is polar degradation because of “buggy” wings. The input is in glide ratio degradation percentage.
(5%, means glide ratio degradation is 5%)
3.1.1.2 LOGGER
As mentioned before, the flight recorder (logger) of LX 7000 fulfills all IGC commission requirements, but is not
approved that means only using LX 7000 IGC configuration will produce FAI accepted flights. For another
configurations of LX 7000 is necessary to use an approved logger like NMEA source for LX 7000.
After “enter” the LOGGER will follow.
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The following data is stored under FLIGHT INFO:
Observer input is not necessary.
LOGTIME is an important setting for sufficient flight recording.
TOTAL MEMORY is the capacity of memory and depends on settings only. This number is not reduced after
some flights are stored. It changes only after new settings have been made in setup. The total memory indicates
how many hours of flight can be flown without loosing the flight data because of overwriting.
B-RECORD: position, GPS altitude, pressure altitude, UTC and GPS status are recorded
Pilot sets record interval, the default value is 12 seconds.
K-RECORD: not active now
NEAR TP INT.: being close to the turnpoint (inside NEAR RAD) the logging runs faster
NEAR TP RAD.: radius that defines NEAR
(I) and (J) (RECORDs are not active)
EVENT
After pressing EVENT key, the logger will run a limited time faster like defined in LOGTIME. Activation of
EVENT is recorded like a special record in the IGC file. Some competition rules require using EVENT before
departure.
Example: after EVENT, 30 additional fixes will be logged in 2-second interval.
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Important!
LX 7000 IGC activates event in Colibri BB automatically after activation on LX 7000 unit digital (EVENT key
pressed) happens.
3.1.1.3 INIT
The following parameters can be redefined using this setting.
• VARIO FIL: damping of vario indicator 0,5 up to 5, a normal setting would be 3
• VARIO INT: vario average time, 20 seconds default
• VARIO RNG: vario range
• TAB: audio dead zone by speed command
• AUTO SC: speed command change-over automatic
OFF only with external switch
GPS, after climbing (circling) is detected using GPS, an automatically change over will happen
IAS in 5 km/h steps from 100 up to 160 km/h
• WIND/COMPASS: compass is an optional device which can be connected to the LX 7000 485 bus. The device
delivers magnetic track, using compass an additional wind calculation method can be used. The method needs a
straightaway flight. The time for calculation is set using this menu (normal 15 seconds). Longer time means a
better wind calculation.
3.1.1.4 DISPLAY
The contrast depends on the viewing angle of the pilot. To adjust it use this setting.
To change the contrast rotate v.
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3.1.1.5 TRANSFER
To communicate with PC, LX 20 or Colibri use this menu. Data transfer is started after ENTER, for detailed
information see paragraphs further on.
3.1.1.6 PASSWORD
96990
3.1.2 SETUP after password
After password input
that means after ENTER on password the LX 7000 jumps directly into the setup menu!
3.1.2.1 TP (Turn point)
All settings about turnpoints can be done in this menu. The LX 7000 is able to store 600 turnpoints.
(96990) further 19 system settings are available. During the flight the password is inactive,
TP-QUICK POINT NAME
The pilot is able to store his actual position during the flight. Such turnpoints are called QUICK TP and are
generally named like AP (actual point). How to store the actual position will be described later. Setting
DATE OFF will store the position like AP: 12:35. The numbers shows the time of storing. Setting
DATE ON will store the position under date and time (28121330 for 28 dec. 13:30).
To store the actual position, the START key should be pressed in TP mode.
TP-QUICK POINT - AUTO
SELECT: OFF after stored, the actual position will not be selected automatically
SELECT: ON after stored, the actual position will be selected automatically and ready for navigation
NEAR RADIUS
The setting has nothing to do with the setting described in LOGGER. The LX 7000 has a very useful function
named „Simple task“. This function is inactive when a regular task is started. The instrument will detect being close
to the turnpoint and after reaching of distance smaller than NEAR RADIUS, the turnpoint will be taken like a
confirmed TP of simple task. Simply said, flying from TP to TP (or APT) would build a nice in-flight statistics and
useful flight evaluation on the ground. For more information on this see Fly LX 7000.
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TP-SORT
The LX 7000 is able to sort the turnpoints under alphabet or under distances (some kind of NEAR TP function).
Being sorted under distance the nearest TP will appear, after starting of select procedure.
3.1.2.2 OBS. ZONE (observation zone)
Following confirmation procedures can be defined:
• Start zone
• Turnpoint confirmation procedure
• Finish procedure
• FAI photosector or cylinder templates
START ZONE
All procedures can be defined using two angles and two radiuses (A1, A2, and R1, R2). With HDG the orientation is
described. Angle A21 is by some settings defined automatically (AUTO) and sometimes it is free.
Combination of photo sector and cylinder
TO NEXT PNT: orientation to the next TP (A21 is auto)
R.FROM 1.TP: radius from 1. TP going through start point. The start line is like a circle segment.
Example R.from 1. TP
A21 doesn’t matter, A1 doesn’t matter, R1 circle segment in km, A2 doesn’t matter, R2 brightness of the sector
in km
FIXED VALUE: free programmable through A21
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POINT ZONE
The logic is completely the same with some more choices for heading:
• SYMETRAL : Symetral between two legs
• TO PREV.PNT : To the previous TP
• TO NEXT PNT : To next TP
• TO START PNT: To start always
• FIXED VALUE : Programmable
FINISH ZONE
Only two settings:
• TO LAST LEG
• FIXED VALUE
TEMPLARES
Using templates will always bring back FAI photo sector or 500 m cylinder.
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IMPORTANT!
All settings described above can be prepared using Lxe PC program (ZONES) and simple transferred to the
LX7000.
The LX 7000 meets the latest regulations flying a task by competition, for instance Assigned Area Task. For more
information see paragraph 3.2.5 Task.
3.1.2.3 GPS
The pilot is able to set local time for his navigation.
IMPORTANT!
UTC offset has absolutely no influence on time logged in the logger. Logger always uses UTC.
GPS earth datum is set to WGS 84 and not possible to be changed. GPS at switch on shows the Status of GPS
engine (internal or external) after switching on the unit. All necessary settings are done in the factory.
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