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Nano
GPS Flight Recorder |
V3
Speed-to-Fly Variometer |
V7
Speed-to-Fly Variometer |
FlarmView |
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LX8000
Flight Computer System with V5
Variometer |
LX8080
Flight Computer System with V5
Variometer |
LX9000
Flight Computer System with V5
Variometer |
AHRS |
Overview
LXNAV is a young company from Slovenia that grew out of
LX Navigation. It is run by Erazem Polutnik and Uro Kraovic.
They produce some of the most advanced soaring instruments available.
You can see details on their company at
www.lxnav.com.
News
New V3 Variometer
The new V3 variometer is a fresh new type of variometer. It is a total-energy compensated electrical variometer with audio, digital altimeter, mechanical pointer and brilliant color display. The innovative feature is that it can display the recommended "speed-to-fly" airspeed number based on the selected MacCready setting, glider polar and measured lift or sink rate. It is not exactly a speed-to-fly variometer because it does not have pitot and static input ports. It doesn't know the current airspeed so it can't compare the recommended speed to the current airspeed. It can't display "push/pull" arrows like a traditional speed-to-fly variometer can. But it can display the recommended speed-to-fly airspeed as a number (shown in the middle of the screen in the image at right). The pilot then compares the recommended speed-to-fly on the V3 with the airspeed on the glider's airspeed indicator - just as he/she would do when using a MacCready ring on a mechanical variometer. It is neat that you get speed-to-fly functionality in a low cost "club variometer". The sexy color display is the same one used in the more expensive V7 variometer. Like the V7, the V3 displays a red diamond on the inside of the variometer scale to indicate the average climb rate and a blue arrowhead to indicate the current MacCready setting. I love that the vario average and MacCready are displayed on the variometer scale - making it clear how your vario average (red diamond) and instantaneous (mechanical red pointer) climb rates compare to the MacCready setting. The V3 fits into a standard 57 mm instrument hole and is only about 50 mm (1.97 inches) deep. It has a built-in speaker - making it easy to install. An external speaker is an available extra-cost option. The V3 is destined to be extremely popular with soaring clubs and sailplane owners looking for a great first audio vario, or a backup vario. - Details
New FlarmView
The new FlarmView is a very small and full-featured display for use with FLARM and PowerFLARM products. It can display FLARM traffic, ADS-B traffic and Mode C and Mode S transponder traffic. The user-interface consists of 4 pushbuttons which are easy to use in flight. The use of push-buttons allows the overall unit to be quite small (65 x 42 x 9 mm) - despite using the same size 320 x 240 pixel display as found on similar products. The display is easy to read in sunlight and can be configured with either a white or black background color. A built-in microSD memory card slot and included microSD card make software and FLARMNet upgrades extremely simple. The built-in speaker is very loud - which is important for traffic alerts. The price is very competitive at $280 U.S. - Details
 
New V7 BlueTooth Module
The new V7 BlueTooth Module makes it easy to connect a PNA or Oudie to the V7 over BlueTooth wireless radio. It plugs into the V7's PDA port and is powered by the V7. - Details
New LX9000 Overview and
Training Video (also applies to the LX8000 and LX8080)
I have created a 35 minute overview and training video on the LXNAV
LX9000. It is a great way to learn more about the product if you are
thinking about buying one in the future. It is also a great training
tool. LX8000, LX8080 and LX9000 owners should find it to be a great
"spring refresher" course. Since the LX8000 and LX8080 are
functionally identical (but with smaller screens) the video also applies to
those products. It is available in 1080p HD. I recommend
watching it at the highest resolution your computer supports. However,
it may take a while to download at 1080p. If you find the video
useful, please buy from me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVlSvo6C4ZA
New V7 Variometer
The LXNAV V7 Variometer is a very sexy new digital
speed-to-fly variometer and final glide calculator - with a built-in
g-meter, FLARM traffic display and digital logbook. This is going to be a very
popular variometer.
Details
Product Overview Videos
Rand Baldwin of
SoaringCafe.com and I recorded some product overview videos of the LXNAV
Nano and LX 9000 at the 2011 Soaring Society of America Conference.
There was no script or preparation, the video simply shows me giving a quick
overview of each product. The focus, and lighting are not great,
but the videos do a good job of introducing the products. I think
customers interested in the products will find the videos interesting and
useful. Thank you Rand Baldwin for taking the initiative to film the
videos and make them available!
LX Styler
LXStyler is a FREE customization tool (PC
software) for
the LX8000 and LX9000. With it you can modify existing navigational pages or
add new navigational pages. It is possible to choose from 80 different data
symbols to suit your needs. You can also change the shape and size of an
airplane or remove unnecessary elements.
This is extremely cool! The LX 8000 and
LX 9000 screens already look a lot like the SeeYou Mobile screens many of us
are accustomed to. Now you can place data boxes (just like Nav Boxes in
SeeYou Mobile) anywhere you desire, on any screen. You can even add
new screens. In SeeYou Mobile I use the 2 different "map" views to
display different Nav Boxes. One map view has just the basic
information I need while on course. the 2nd map view has more detailed
information that I don't look at very often. Now it is possible to do
the same thing with the LX 8000 and LX 9000. Plus the ability to
create extra screens (pages) means that you can create pages that are to be
used for general cross-country tasks, and other pages to be used for contest
flying - and you can select any page you want by simply turning a knob in
flight.
Tip - Read the manual! It is important
to export a profile from your LX 8000 or LX 9000 to an SD card or USB Flash
Drive and use that as the starting point for your new profit.
Otherwise, if you just start from scratch in LXStyler, you will need to
re-setup the LX 8000 or LX 9000 polar data, pilot names, units, etc.
Download it
here.
Download latest manual
here.
LXSim
The LXSim simulator is a FREE, fully functional simulator of the
LX8000 and LX9000, which works in the Windows operating system. You can
select and replay any flight stored in IGC file format. Press Ctrl+Enter to
enter full screen mode. Click on the SD card symbol to insert or remove SD
card.
Tip - To replay a flight log, go to the File
> Open menu item at the top, left the LXSim window.
Tip - To view vector maps in the USA, you
need to run SeeYou on the PC and use the "Mobile Wizard" (found in the file
menu) to export maps for your area. Then copy the generated ".cit"
file to the LXSim's "Data" folder (found in C:\Program Files\LXSim\).
Then change the name of the existing "earth.cit" file to "earth-old.cit" (or
something like that). Then change the name of the file you generated
in SeeYou to "earth.cit".
Download LXSim
here.
Example Systems
LXNAV Nano with Naviter Oudie and Socket
Mobile Power Pack
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The Ultimate Portable System
Low Cost IGC Approved System for Badge and Record Seekers and Contest Pilots
This is a great portable system. The Nano provides GPS data to the
Oudie. The SeeYou Mobile software on the Oudie can send an official
task declaration to the Nano. The Socket Mobile Power Pack powers both
the Nano and the Oudie with 5V. If you buy the suction cup mount for
the Oudie, the system can be taken with you for use in club and rental
gliders. I tested the battery life of this system using my 5 year old
Socket Mobile Power Pack. The Oudie shut off after about 12 hours. The
new sunlight readable version of the Oudie is easy to read even in bright
sunlight.
Total Price: $1476.95
LXNAV Nano with Naviter Oudie - Powered by
12V Glider Power System
Low Cost IGC Approved System for Badge and Record Seekers and Contest Pilots
This is a great system for installation in a sailplane. The Nano
provides GPS data to the Oudie. The SeeYou Mobile software on the
Oudie can send an official task declaration to the Nano. The NanoPower
cable is powered with 12V from the glider's power system. It powers
both the Nano and Oudie with 5V. The new sunlight readable version of
the Oudie is easy to read even in bright sunlight.
Total Price: $1340
LXNAV V7 Variometer with LXNAV Nano and Naviter Oudie
This is a fantastic complete flight computer system.
The Nano provides GPS data to the V7 variometer. The V7 adds vario,
airspeed and wind data and sends it all to the Oudie. The SeeYou Mobile software on
the Oudie can send an official task declaration through the V7 to the Nano. The
V7 powers the Oudie with 5V. The NanoPower cable must be powered
separately with 12V. The new sunlight readable version of the Oudie is
easy to read even in bright sunlight.
Total Price: $2801.85
LXNAV V7 Variometer with PowerFLARM and Naviter Oudie
This is a fantastic complete flight computer system.
The PowerFLARM provides GPS and FLARM traffic data to the V7 variometer.
The V7 and adds vario, airspeed and wind data and sends it all to the Oudie. The SeeYou Mobile software on
the Oudie can send an official task declaration through the V7 to the
PowerFLARM. The V7 powers the Oudie with 5V and the PowerFLARM with
12V. The V7 can display FLARM traffic on its display and output
acoustic warnings. However, a PowerFLARM display is still recommended
for displaying ADS-B and Mode C and Mode S transponder traffic.
Total Price: $3901.85
Currency Exchange Rate Issues
Since the products below are from Slovenia and purchased in Euro (), the prices are subject to change
with fluctuations in exchange rates. I stock the Nano units and V7
variometers, so the
price shown for them in U.S. dollars is accurate. But since the other
LXNAV products change frequently due to constant product improvements, I
have found that it does not work for me to stock the more expensive items.
Therefore, the prices below in U.S. dollars are approximate only. The
prices in Euros are accurate. The final price in U.S. dollars will be
determined when I send payment to the manufacturer.
Note: Some of my competitors seem to list
prices that would result in a loss on each sale based on the current
exchange rates. Therefore, I suspect that their web site prices are
out of date. Don't expect them to be able to sell the items to
you at the prices on their web site. Feel free to call them to ask them.
But please remember that you'll get the best product support from Cumulus
Soaring, Inc. Therefore I kindly ask you to please buy from my
company.
How to Order
To order a product, click on the
button next to the product.
When you are ready to complete your order, click on the
button.
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| LXNAV-FlarmView |
LXNAV FlarmView
The new FlarmView is a very small and full-featured display for use with FLARM and PowerFLARM products. It can display FLARM traffic, ADS-B traffic and Mode C and Mode S transponder traffic. The user-interface consists of 4 pushbuttons which are easy to use in flight. The use of push-buttons allows the overall unit to be quite small (65 x 42 x 9 mm) - despite using the same size 320 x 240 pixel display as found on similar products. The display is easy to read in sunlight and can be configured with either a white or black background color. A built-in microSD memory card slot and included microSD card make software and FLARMNet upgrades extremely simple. The built-in speaker is very loud - which is important for traffic alerts. - Latest software installed, version 0.96 - Latest FlarmNet file installed
PowerFLARM Configuration Tips
Put the PowerFLARM Brick configuration lines below into the configuration file. They enable output of all traffic data types on both comm ports of the Brick. The 2nd line is not needed for a PowerFLARM Portable, but the first one is. $pflac,s,nmeaout,61
$pflac,s,nmeaout2,61
Features
- Color Display
- Display either relative altitude or climb rate or FLARM ID for every target
- Displays climb rate, relative altitude, distance and FLARM ID for the selected target
- 2" (5 cm) display
- QVGA resolution of 320 x 240 pixels
- Sunlight readable
- Background color can be set to white or black
- Small size, 65 x 42 x 9 mm (2.56 x 1.65 x 0.35 inches)
- Light weight: 25 g (0.9 oz)
- Extremely slim, 9 mm (0.35 inches)
- Screen size is exactly the same as competitive products, but use of push-buttons rather than a knob allows the FlarmView to be smaller - to more easiely fit on your instrument panel
- Foam adhesive tape is mounted on the back of the unit to make installation easy - just remove the backing and stick it on.
- Loud accoustic warning
- Color warnings
- Mode C/S transponder traffic is displayed (when available) as a dashed ring - since distance is known, but not direction
- microSD card slot and supplied microSD card are used for firmware and FlarmNet updates.
- ADS-B traffic is displayed (when available)
- Supports latest FLARM dataport specification v6
- Compatible with FLARM and PowerFLARM
- FlarmNet database and User database
- Intuitive user interface with 4 push-buttons
Power
- 12V power required, Works great with PowerFLARM and many FLARM units, but not with devices which supply only 3.3V power for displays. A power adapter cable is available for use with devices that supply only 3.3V power.
- 70 mA @ 12V
Included
- FlarmView display
- Power/data cable with RJ11 connector for connection to the back of the unit and RJ45 connector for connection to FLARM or PowerFLARM display port,
Cable Length: 12 inches (Longer cables are available upon request for $30. Let me know what length you desire.)
- Printed manual
Manual
Details are available in the FlarmView manual
which is available here.
The latest FlarmNet database can be downloaded at http://www.flarmnet.org.
Every FLARM owner should register their FLARM on the FlarmNet web site. Then users with the latest FlarmNet database will be able to see not just their FLARM ID, but also their contest number, name, glider type, etc. That makes it easy to know which nearby target is your soaring friend, etc. |
  
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| LXNAV-Nano |
LXNAV Nano GPS Flight
Recorder
The Nano is a fantastic little GPS flight recorder with full IGC
approval for all badge, record and contest flights. It is
extremely small and includes a built-in GPS engine, built-in GPS
antenna, built-in battery, and logger. It is also extremely easy
to use. Just use the built-in setup software to enter your name,
glider data and task declaration, then turn it on and go fly.
The Nano flight recorder is the smallest
flight recorder designed according to the highest level IGC
specification. It features an integrated 66-channel GPS receiver and
built-in antenna. The built-in battery allows up to 28 hours of
stand-alone operation. Bluetooth is used for easy data exchange with a
PDA. RS-232 (wired) communication with a PDA is also included.
Five LEDs display the operational status. A 2Gb SD card is used for
flight data storage. Flights are stored directly in IGC format and are
downloadable through a USB connection. The battery is charged when the
flight recorder is connected to a computer (provided your computer can
supply enough current) or with the supplied wall charger.
LXNAV Nano Overview Video on YouTube
LXNAV Nano Overview at SoaringCafe.com
Main features
- Integrated flight recorder according
to high-level IGC specification
- 66 channel GPS receiver
- integrated GPS antenna
- Plug and play USB interface (mass
storage device)
- Compatible with all operating
systems (MS Win, Linux, Mac OS)
- Approximately 14000 hours of logger memory
(at 1sec recording interval). That is more than one and half year of
non stop logging at 1 sec interval.
- Flights stored in IGC format are
downloadable using USB
- Integrated Blue tooth device (SPP)
- Integrated LiIon battery gives you
up to 28 hours of independent power supply
- Simple charging of battery via USB
port on your notebook, PC (if your PC's USB port can supply enough
current) or wall charger (recommended)
- Robust ABS plastic housing
- Easy handling (Turn on and go)
- Simple signaling LED's
- Engine noise level detector
- Internal pressure sensor up to
16000m
- Design for paragliders
- Simple manipulation
Hardware
- ARM7 core processor running on 60
MHz clock
- 2Gbytes of storage memory
- push and lever button
- 66-channel GPS receiver
- Engine noise level sensor
- Pressure altitude sensor measures up
to 16000m
Input and output
- USB interface (mass storage device)
- Integrated SD card reader (Important
Note: Do not remove the SD card from the Nano - ever.)
- Serial RS232 interface for PDA
connection
- Bluetooth interface for PDA
connection
Included
- Nano GPS flight recorder
-
Nano
Quick Reference Card
(shows how to turn it on and off and what the lights indicate)
- Wall Charger (100 to 240 AC
and 50/60 Hz) with 4 different wall plug prong types for use just
about anywhere in the world
- NanoPower cable - Power/data cable for connection to 12V
power and a PDA or PNA. A female USB "A" connector is provided
to allow the use of a standard USB to mini-USB cable to connect to the Nano.
A female RJ45 connector is provided for connection to PDA or PNA.
Red and black wires are used for connection to 12V power (Red wire
to +12VDC and black wire to common). For PDA and PNA wiring
connection options see:
Cables for
Connecting the Nano to a PDA or PNA.
- USB to mini-USB Cable (for
connecting the Nano to a
PC or Mac or Socket Mobile Power Pack, and for connecting the Nano
to the NanoPower cable)
- Barograph calibration certificate
- The manual is not in the box but may
be downloaded here:
Manual
Size and weight
- Size 60 x 40 x 20 mm (2.36 x 1.57 x
0.79 inches) (much smaller than a pack of cigarettes or a deck of
playing cards)
- Weight: ~66g (2.3 ounces) (0.1455
pounds)
Setup Software
The Nano Configurator setup software is extremely easy to use.
It is used to enter the pilot and glider details and to enter a task
declaration. Click on the images below to view full-size screen
captures of the setup software.
The first screen capture (above) is of the
Windows Explorer view that opens upon connecting the Nano to the PC.
Use this screen to copy and paste flight logs from the Nano to your PC.
Double-clicking on the "NanoConfig.exe" program launches the simple
setup program shown in the other 2 screens below.
Clicking on the "Load Waypoints" button
allows you to open any SeeYou ".cup" waypoint file. You can then
easily build a task using the waypoints in the file.
Note: It is not necessary or possible to
load waypoint files into the Nano. The "Load Waypoints" button is
used only to open a waypoint file in the Nano Configurator
software to make it easy to create a task to send to the Nano as the
official task declaration.
Cables for
Connecting the Nano to a PDA or PNA
Standard PDA and PNA cables for use with the Nano are available from
Goddard and LXNAV. Several PDA and PNA
connection options are shown in the
Goddard Sailplane Data Cable Selection Guide. LXNAV cables designed to work
with the NanoPower cable include:
CC-NP-Oudie,
CC-NP-IPAQ310,
CC-NP-38. Nimbus
cradles for several PDA types can also be ordered with an RJ45 connector
configured for use with the NanoPower cable. Several Goddard
wiring harnesses are designed for connecting a PDA or PNA and Socket
Mobile Power Pack directly to the Nano without using the NanoPower cable
- they include:
Cable-Nano-Oudie-SMPP-1,
Cable-Nano-I310-SMPP-1,
Cable-Nano-SMPP-DB9f-1.
Tips
- It is not currently possible to
download flight logs from the Nano using a PDA. Flight logs
must be transferred by connecting the Nano to a PC or Mac and
copying the flight log files to the PC or Mac using Windows Explorer
(on a PC) or the Mac operating system.
- LXNAV recommends that you do not
remove the microSD card from the Nano. The reason is that if
you accidentally mess-up any of the setup files on the Nano's
microSD card, it may not function properly during your next flight.
It would be a bummer if the unit did not log an important flight for
you because a required setup file was missing or corrupted.
So... please leave the microSD card inside the Nano at all times.
However... If you are a technical person, and want to allow multiple
users to have their own Nano microSD cards - that should work fine.
Just copy the original microSD card onto "backup" microSD cards.
The Nano will use the settings that are saved on the microSD card
that is in the Nano when it is powered-up.
Example
Systems
Nano Manual |
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$595 |
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| LXNAV-V3 |
V3 Audio Variometer with Averager, Digital Altimeter and Speed-to-Fly
Calculator
The new V3 variometer is a fresh new type of variometer. It is a total-energy compensated electrical variometer with audio, digital altimeter, mechanical pointer and brilliant color display. The innovative feature is that it can display the recommended "speed-to-fly" airspeed number based on the selected MacCready setting, glider polar and measured lift or sink rate. It is not exactly a speed-to-fly variometer because it does not have pitot and static input ports. It doesn't know the current airspeed so it can't compare the recommended speed to the current airspeed. It can't display "push/pull" arrows like a traditional speed-to-fly variometer can. But it can display the recommended speed-to-fly airspeed as a number (shown in the middle of the screen in the image at right). The pilot then compares the recommended speed-to-fly on the V3 with the airspeed on the glider's airspeed indicator - just as he/she would do when using a MacCready ring on a mechanical variometer. It is neat that you get speed-to-fly functionality in a low cost "club variometer". The sexy color display is the same one used in the more expensive V7 variometer. Like the V7, the V3 displays a red diamond on the inside of the variometer scale to indicate the average climb rate and a blue arrowhead to indicate the current MacCready setting. I love that the vario average and MacCready are displayed on the variometer scale - making it clear how your vario average (red diamond) and instantaneous (mechanical red pointer) climb rates compare to the MacCready setting. The V3 fits into a standard 57 mm instrument hole and is only about 50 mm (1.97 inches) deep. It has a built-in speaker - making it easy to install. An external speaker is an available extra-cost option. The V3 is destined to be extremely popular with soaring clubs and sailplane owners looking for a great first audio vario, or a backup vario.
Features
- Extremely bright 2” (5 cm) color
display - readable in all sunlight conditions with adjustable
backlight
- Extremely accurate digital variometer
- Extremely accurate digital altimeter
- Mechanical pointer for instananeous variometer reading - driven by stepper-motor - easy to read at a glance.
- Speed-to-Fly calculator - Since the unit does not know airspeed (it doesn't have pitot or static ports), it can't tell you to speed-up or slow-down, but it can tell you how fast you should be flying given MacCready setting, entered glider polar and current lift/sink. It is very much like using a MacCready Ring on a mechanical variometer.
- Three number fields can be used to display a variety of user-selectable parameters (Average vario, altitude, speed-to-fly airspeed, flight time, flight level, voltage, absolute pressure, etc.)
- Several useful variometer readings
can all be displayed on the same vario scale: Instantaneous Vario
(outer red pointer), Average Vario (red diamond), MacCready Setting
(Blue arrowhead) - making it easy to
compare the achieved average and instantaneous climb rates with the
MacCready setting.
- Preloaded polar database for almost
all gliders, user-defined gliders can also be accommodated
- Logbook (history of flight durations)
- Easy-to-use and simple user-interface with one rotary knob with push-button function
- Built-in speaker for easy installation
- External speaker as an extra-cost option (LXNAV-Speaker)
- Firmware can be upgraded with a PC, USB to serial converter cable and V3 PC cable using the free PC firmware upgrade software tool
Hardware
- ARM processor
- Mechanical needle driven by stepper
motor
- QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight
readable display
- Digital temperature compensated
altitude pressure sensors
- Built-in speaker (optional external speaker available)
- Smooth audio output
Size & Weight
- Standard 57mm (2¼") hole
- 60mm x 60mm x 50mm (2.4 x 2.4 x 2.0
inches) (exclusive of the connector)
- Weight: ~156g (6 ounces)
Color Display
- 16 bit color display
- 2” (5cm) screen
- 320 by 240 pixel resolution
Input & Output
- Rotary knob with push-button for MacCready, Ballast, Bugs and other settings
- Built-in speaker
- 3 mm phono jack for optional external speaker (LXNAV-Speaker)
- RS-232 serial input/output (for firmware upgrades)
Power Requirements
- Power input 6 to 16 V DC
- 95 to 135 mA at 12V depending on LCD brightness, without audio
Units
The units are software configurable using the vario's user-interface. However, the variometer scale is marked (printed) using one of 2 ranges listed below.
- +/- 10 units (commonly used in knots - and referred to as the "V3-K")
- +/-5 units (commonly used in m/s and referred to as the "V3-M")
The images at right show this version.
Included
- V3 variometer
- Printed manual
- Power cable with RJ12 connector
- One free PDA or GPS Cable (select from several
types when ordering - see note above)
V3 Cable Options:
The V3 has a built-in RS-232 serial port for use when upgrading the firmware in the V3. It is not used for communication with any other devices. It can't receive GPS data or output vario data to a PDA. Those features are available in the V7.
- ???(part number not known yet): V3 PC cable - for firmware upgrades, this cable is not included with the V3. It is an optional accessory.
Manual
Details are available in the V3 manual
which is available here. |
     
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$695 |
In Stock |
LXNAV-V3-K
(knots)
LXNAV-V3-M
(m/s) |
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LXNAV-V7 |
V7 Speed-to-Fly
Variometer
The LXNAV V7 Variometer is a very sexy new digital speed-to-fly variometer and final
glide calculator - with a built-in g-meter, FLARM traffic display and
digital logbook. It is a speed-to-fly variometer with stepper motor
driven mechanical needle (red pointer) and bright color display - and it
fits into a standard 57 mm instrument hole. A rotary knob /
push-button is used to move through display and setup screens and to edit
parameters. The built-in 2 inch 320 x 240 pixel color display is used to
display parameters such as vario average, thermal average, distance to goal,
altitude, battery level, speed-to-fly push/pull indicator, MacCready
setting, etc. A very cool use of the built-in color display is a FLARM
"clock" display screen. I am especially impressed with the way the
vario 20 second average (red diamond), MacCready (blue arrowhead) and
Thermal Average (green "T") are displayed on the inside of the vario scale -
making it easy to compare the MacCready setting to the thermal average, 20
second vario average, and instantaneous vario reading (red pointer).
Another interesting feature is that a white arc is displayed around the
inside of the variometer scale which indicates the maximum and minimum
lift lift/sink rates over the last 20 seconds. That will be useful
while centering thermals and deciding when to leave a thermal. A
built-in logbook feature is also very nice. It makes it easy to
update your personal of sailplane logbook with dates (if a GPS is
connected) and flight times. A g-meter is also built into the V7 with g indication on the
vario scale - just like a classic g-meter. A red arc on the inside of
the variometer scale can be enabled to display the range of g readings
encountered. It can be reset manually and it automatically resets
on take-off. The small red diamond that defaults to the display of
average variometer can be configured to display the instantaneous g
reading. The V7 can provide 5V power
for a PDA or PNA.
Important Order and Pricing
Note:
LXNAV provides one free GPS or PDA cable with
every V7. I keep all the cable options in stock. Please
select the desired cables when ordering. If you need extra cables,
they can be purchased below. Details on each cable are available
near the bottom of this page. Some of my competitors put the V7 price a bit lower, but they don't include a free cable like I do.
V7 GPS cables:
- CC-NP-LX, to
NanoPower cable (RX/TX are crossed)
- V7-GPS-232,
to DB-9f connector
- V7-GPS-IGC,
with 6-conductor RJ11 connector for use with "standard IGC" devices
- such as the LX Navigation Colibri
- V7-GPS-PF,
RJ45 connector with "standard IGC" connections, for use with
PowerFLARM, K6 Mux (output port only), etc.
V7 PDA Cables:
- CC-NP-Oudie,
for use with Naviter Oudie
- CC-NP-232,
to DB-9f connector, Can be used to connect the V7 to a PC for
firmware updates.
-
CC-NP-IPAQ310, for HP iPAQ 310 or 314 Travel Companion
- CC-NP-38,
for iPAQ h2200, h3800, h3900, h5500, hx4700, hx2000, etc.
- CC-NP-LX, to
6-conductor RJ11 connector, for use with LX Navigation MiniMap
(RX/TX are crossed)
Features
- Extremely bright 2 (5 cm) color
display - readable in all sunlight conditions with adjustable
backlight
- Rotary switch with push button is
used to setup all the parameters
- GPS input with two-way communication
in standard IGC form (RJ11 connector)
- PDA input with two-way communication
and 5V power supply for PDA(RJ45 connector)
- Integrated g-meter
- 100Hz sampling rate for very fast
response
- TE compensation can be selected to
use either pneumatic TE probe or electronic compensation
- Preloaded polar database for almost
all gliders, user-defined gliders can also be accommodated
- Integrated logbook
- FLARM clock screen with acoustic
warning when connected to FLARM device
- Much additional information can be
displayed - such as average, thermal vario, netto, time, speed
- Many custom audio settings
- Speed-to-fly indication
- Several useful variometer readings
can all be displayed on the same vario scale: Instantaneous Vario
(outer red pointer), Average Vario (red diamond), MacCready Setting
(Blue arrowhead), Thermal Average (Green T) making it easy to
compare the achieved average and thermal climb rates with the
MacCready setting.
- Configurable serial interfaces for
GPS and PDA up to 1Mbit
- Direct communication between PDA and
Flight recorder (for flight declaration)
- 2nd-seat repeater for 2-seat gliders
available (see the V7D below)
Hardware
- ARM processor
- Mechanical needle driven by stepper
motor
- QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight
readable display
- Digital temperature compensated
pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed
- 3 axis digital +-6g accelerometer
- Smooth audio output
Size & Weight
- Standard 57mm (2Ό") hole
- 61mm x 61mm x 95mm (2.4 x 2.4 x 3.75
inches) (exclusive of the connector)
- Weight: ~330g (12 ounces)
Color Display
- 16 bit color display
- 2 (5cm) screen
- 320 by 240 pixel resolution
Input & Output
- GPS port input/output on RS232 level
(standard IGC 6 pin connector RJ11)
- Connections (from left to
right): 1: +12V, 4: Receive (RS-232), 5: Transmit (RS-232), 6:
Ground
- PDA port input/output on RS232 or
TTL level for PDA/PNA devices with 5V power supply (8 pin RJ45, 5V
output max 2A)
- Connections (from left to
right): 1 & 2: Ground, 3: Transmit (RS-232), 4: Receive
(RS-232), 5: Transmit (TTL), 6: Receive (TTL), 7 & 8: +5V
- External Speaker (included), 3 mm phono jack
- 1Mbit CANbus for connection to V7D
repeater
- Speed command and Vario priority
input
- FLARM warning indication
- Rotary knob with push function
Power Requirements
- Power input 10-16 V DC
- Consumption of LXNAV V7 at 12 V:
- 120 mA - minimum brightness
without audio (not including power required to power a PDA)
- 180 mA - maximum brightness
without audio (not including power required to power a PDA)
- Consumption of LXNAV V7D at 12 V:
- 90mA - maximum brightness
Units
The units are sotware configurable using the vario's user-interface. However, the variometer scale is marked (printed) using one of 2 ranges listed below.
- +/- 10 units (commonly used in knots - and referred to as the "V7-K")
- +/-5 units (commonly used in m/s and referred to as the "V7-M")
The images at right show this version.
Included
- V7 variometer
- Printed manual
- Wiring harness with 12V power
connections, outside air temperature probe, digital inputs and
RS-485 connector
- GPS Cable (select from several
types - see note above)
- PDA Cable (select from several
types - see note above)
3 Basic System Configurations
The V7 is designed to work with
or without GPS input and with or without connection to a PDA.
That is nice for customers on a budget because you can buy the V7 now
and add a GPS and/or PDA later when you can afford to.
-
V7 Alone
When you use the V7 alone (without a GPS or PDA) it functions as a
very nice speed-to-fly variometer with basic final glide
calculations. For final glides, you enter the distance to go
and wind component, and the unit ticks down the distance using your
airspeed and assuming you are flying directly to the destination. The g-meter and flight duration
logbook work fine in this mode - except that the logbook cannot log
the dates and times of the flights, only the durations.
-
V7 with GPS or FLARM input
There are several advantages when a GPS or FLARM is sending GPS
data to the V7. The logbook shows dates and times in addition
to flight durations. Also, the V7 records the take-off
coordinates and can perform final glide calculations and provide
navigational directions to the take-off
site - perfect for use in a club glider. The 2 large display numbers on the face of the V7 can be
configured to display steering course and/or distance and/or
differential altitude (height above or below glideslope) to the
take-off site. If a FLARM device is connected to the V7, it
can display FLARM warnings (clock display) on the V7's display.
-
V7 with GPS or FLARM and PDA
A complete flight computer system includes a GPS or FLARM, the V7
variometer, and a PDA running soaring flight software. In this
case the V7 receives GPS and FLARM data and adds airspeed, wind and
variometer data and sends it on to the soaring flight software on
the PDA. Depending on the features of the soaring software you
use, parameters like MacCready and Bugs can be exchanged between the
V7 and the PDA. Task declarations can be sent from the PDA
through the V7 to the GPS flight recorder. If you are using a
logger that features flight log downloads over the serial port, you
can download flight logs through the V7 to the PDA.
Simple system with Garmin GPS 16x HVS
The V7 can do "get home" navigation and final glide calculations to your
take-off location if you have a simple GPS connected to it. Having
a GPS connected also allows the unit's digital logbook to included
take-off and landing times and dates. The lowest cost GPS input
option is the Garmin GPS 16x HVS ($110).
The V7 can power the GPS with 12V. An
RJ-Coupler-RJ45-RJ45 ($15)
and Goddard
Cable-GPS16xHVS-V7-0p3 ($50) can be used to connect the GPS directly
to an LXNAV V7. However, a Naviter Oudie
can also send GPS data to the V7 - It costs a bit more, but it is also a
very nice moving map flight computer.
V7 Example
Systems
V7 Brochure
Details are available in the V7 manual
which is available
here. |
|
$1495 |
In
Stock |
LXNAV-V7-K
(knots)
LXNAV-V7-M
(m/s) |
| LXNAV-V7-BlueTooth-Module |
V7 BlueTooth Module
The V7 BlueTooth Module makes it easy to connect a PNA or Oudie to the V7 over BlueTooth wireless radio. It plugs into the V7's PDA port and is powered by the V7.
Features
- Plug-and-play operation
- Makes communication between V7 and PNA even easier. Enables communication with PNAs that would be difficult to connect to the V7 through a serial connection.
No manual is necessary or available. |
|
$110 |
In
Stock |
|
|
LXNAV-V7D |
V7D 2nd-Seat Repeater
for V7 Speed-to-Fly
Variometer
The LXNAV V7D is a 2nd-seat repeater for use with the V7 variometer.
The V7D has its own vario and color display and control knob /
pushbutton.Size & Weight
- Standard 57mm (2Ό") hole
- 61mm x 61mm x ??mm (2.4 x 2.4 x ??
inches) (exclusive of the connector)
- Weight: ??g (?? ounces)
Color Display
- 16 bit color display
- 2 (5cm) screen
- 320 by 240 pixel resolution
Input & Output
- 1Mbit CANbus for connection to V7
variometer
- FLARM warning indication
- Rotary knob with push function
Power Requirements
- Consumption of LXNAV V7D at 12 V:
- 90mA - maximum brightness
Units
- +/- 10 knots (in stock)
- +/-5 m/s (2 week lead-time)
The images at right show the metric version.
Included
- V7D 2nd-seat repeater for use with
V7 variometer
- Cable with CANbus
connection to V7 variometer wiring harness, The V7D is powered from the V7 through this
cable.
V7 Brochure
Details are available in the V7 manual
which is available
here. |
|
$595 |
In
Stock |
LXNAV-V7D-K
(knots)
LXNAV-V7D-M
(m/s) |
|
LXNAV-AHRS |
AHRS (Attitude & Heading
Reference System) Artificial Horizon for use with LX8000, LX8080 and LX9000
The LXNAV AHRS module indicates the attitude of the glider. It
would be very useful for flying in clouds - such as when clouds close-in
below you while flying in wave. The LX styler
program is used to place the AHRS display items onto any desired screen.
For example, you could create a new screen and fill it with the AHRS
display, or add a small AHRS display to an existing screen. The
LX styler program has 3 different items that
can be positioned any way you desire on the flight computer's screen.
One is the "artificial horizon" display, one is the altimeter display
and the other is the airspeed indicator display. The altitude and
airspeed displays are vertical bars that are opaque (see through) so
they can be laid next to or over the artificial horizon display.
Review by Paul Remde
I haven't flown with it yet, but I have played with it on my desk.
It is very cool!!! When I pick up the AHRS unit and roll it, the
AHRS display rolls, etc. It would be very handy for flight in
clouds. In fact, it could save you life if you ever get caught in
clouds by accident. Since I enjoy doing glider aerobatics, it
would be fun to use the AHRS display during aerobatics. I imagine
it would help a pilot keep his bearings during aerobatic flight. I
highly recommend this option for any glider pilot that will be flying in
wave or doing aerobatics. It is very easy to install. It
connects to the flight computer using a standard USB printer cable.
The AHRS has pitot and static ports which will need to be Tee'd to the
ports on the flight computer's variometer.
Important Note for U.S. Contest
Pilots:
Current U.S. soaring contest rules prohibit the use of any device which
allows flight without reference to the ground. So you would need
to remove the AHRS or at least remove the cable which connects it to the
flight computer while flying in a U.S. soaring contest. I don't
agree with this rule, but I do recommend abiding by the rules.
Their official policy is posted here:
http://www.ssa.org/files/member/Restricted Equipment Policy.pdf
Hardware
- DSP processor
- 3 axis Gyros with MEMS technology
- 3 axis digital +-6g accelerometer
- Digital pressure altitude sensor
Input and output
Power and battery
- 100mA at 12V
- Advanced power management controlled
from LX8000/LX9000/LX8080
Size and weight
- 103 x 68 x 26 mm (4.1 x 2.7 x 1.0
inches)
- Weight: 120g (4.2 ounces)
Details are available in the LX 8000 and LX 9000 manuals
which are available
here. |
|
1200
(about $1680) |
2
Weeks |
|
|
LXNAV-LX8000 |
LX 8000
The LX 8000 is a high end vario navigation
system with extremely bright color display. Simple and logical user
interface is designed for top-level competitors, club operation as well
as for gliding beginners. Instrument is preloaded with worldwide terrain
maps, airspace and airports databases. User friendly data exchange is
done using SD Card or USB interface. The LX 8000 is available with integrated FLARM
collision avoidance system (for customers outside the USA - NOT
approved for use in the USA) and flight recorder according to
IGC specification for all flights. LX 8000 copes with complex tasks with
assigned area. During flight optimization according to FAI and OLC rules
are shown.
Similarities with SeeYou Mobile
Since the LX 8000, LX 8080 and LX 9000 software was developed by the same
software programmer that developed SeeYou Mobile, there are many
similarities between the two programs. Especially now that the
free LXStyler program can be used to customize the screens in the LX
8000, LX 8080 and LX 9000 - SeeYou Mobile users will be very comfortable with the
LX 8000, LX 8080 or LX 9000. The information boxes at the bottom of the
pages are very much like the Nav Boxes found in SeeYou Mobile. The
main difference is that SeeYou Mobile relies on a touch-screen
user-interface while the LX 8000, LX 8080 and LX 9000 use buttons and knobs or a
stick-mounted remote for the user-interface. Some pilots feel that
touch-screens are tough to use in a sailplane that is bumping along in
turbulent conditions. SeeYou Mobile users will need some time to
get used to the buttons and knobs or stick-mounted remote user
interface, but will soon feel at home with the LX 8000, LX 8080 or LX 9000 - and
they will love the extremely bright display used on the LX 8000, LX 8080 and LX
9000.
Display unit features
- Extremely bright color
display readable in all sunlight conditions with
backlight automatically adapted using photo-sensor
- Map can be displayed
in either North Up or Track Up mode.
- Using Linux operating
system (not CE Windows) ensures fast and stable
operation of firmware
- 6 push buttons and 4
rotary switches are used for input which compromise well
known LX user interface. Remote stick is available
optionally for more comfort
- Prepared for
multi-language user interface and integrated help
- Preloaded with worldwide
terrain maps, airspace and airport databases
- Simple and user-friendly
update of databases using integrated SD Card or USB
- Integrated flight
recorder according to high-level IGC specification
- Flights stored in IGC
format are downloadable using integrated SD Card
- Support for multiple
waypoint and task databases with virtually no
limitations
- Manage complex tasks
with assigned areas
- Real-time flight
optimization according to FAI and OLC rules
- Rich full flight and
task statistics
- Optional integrated FLARM
collision avoidance system with graphic, sound and voice
(optional) presentation. This option is only for
customers outside the USA. It is not compatible
with FLARM units in the USA and is not approved for use
in the USA.
Vario unit features
- New V5 variometer
with sunlight-readable color display and mechanical,
stepper motor driven red needle
- High precision pressure
sensors and 100Hz sampling rate allows very reliable
electronic compensation of vario
- Voice module built-in
Color display
- 262144 colors
- 3.5" (9cm) diagonal
screen,
2.8" x 2.1"
(71 x 53mm)
- 320 by 240 pixel
resolution
- 1200 cd brightness
Hardware
- PXA270 processor with
520 MHz clock
- 2Gb storage memory
- 6 push buttons and 4
rotary switches
- 16-channel uBlox GPS
receiver
- Optional FLARM transmitter and
receiver
- Engine noise level
sensor
- Pressure altitude sensor
Input and output
- Integrated SD card
reader
- Two serial RS232
interfaces
- RS485 bus interface
- FLARM interface
Optional Accessories
- Rear seat device 80mm
LX7007D
- Remote stick
- High precision compass
- Voice module
- Additional external
vario LCD
- External FLARM display
(for customers outside the USA - it will not work in the
USA)
Power and battery
- Current drain display
unit 430mA at 12V
- Current drain vario unit
120mA at 12V
- Smart power management
- Automatic backlight
regulation
Size and weight
- Display unit 98mm x 88mm
x 80mm depth
- Vario unit 61 x 61 x 95
mm (2.40 x
2.40 x 3.74 inches), fits in a standard 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument
hole
- Weight: ~470g (without
vario unit)
NOTE: The LX 8000 is larger
than its predecessors. It will not fit into a hole in which an
LX7000 or LX5000 was previously mounted.
Please see the mounting hole diagram at right.
New LX9000 Overview and
Training Video (also applies to the LX8000 and LX8080)
I have created a 35 minute overview and training video
on the LXNAV LX9000. It is a great way to learn more
about the product if you are thinking about buying one in
the future. It is also a great training tool.
LX8000, LX8080 and LX9000 owners should find it to be a
great "spring refresher" course. Since the LX8000 and
LX8080 are functionally identical (but with smaller screens)
the video also applies to those products. It is
available in 1080p HD. I recommend watching it at the
highest resolution your computer supports. However, it
may take a while to download at 1080p. If you find the
video useful, please buy from me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVlSvo6C4ZA
Manual
LX8000-panel-cutout.dwg
lx/LX8000-panel-cutout.pdf
LX8000-panel-cutout.jpg
|
 |
LX8000
without FLARM
3720
(about $5195)
LX8000F
with FLARM
(for use
outside
the USA
only)
4310
(about $6035) |
3
weeks |
LX8000
without FLARM
LX8000F
with FLARM
(for use
outside
the USA
only) |
|
LXNAV-LX8000D |
LX 8000 D Second Seat
Repeater
This is a repeater to be used with the LX8000. The LX8000 is normally mounted in the front seat instrument panel
and the LX8000D would be mounted in the rear seat instrument panel.
The price includes the large navigation display as well as the
small 57 mm vario display.
Manual |
|
1890
(about $2645) |
3
weeks |
|
| LXNAV-LX8080 |
LX 8080
The LXNAV 8080 is a slightly smaller brother of the LX8000.
The LX 8080 is designed to fit into a standard 80 mm instrument hole -
making it easy to fit into most sailplane's instrument panels.
The LX 8080 is a high end vario navigation
system with extremely bright color display. Simple and logical user
interface is designed for top-level competitors, club operation as well
as for gliding beginners. Instrument is preloaded with worldwide terrain
maps, airspace and airports databases. User friendly data exchange is
done using SD Card or USB interface. The LX 8080 is available with integrated FLARM
collision avoidance system (for customers outside the USA - NOT
approved for use in the USA) and flight recorder according to
IGC specification for all flights. The LX 8080 copes with complex tasks with
assigned areas. During flight optimization according to FAI and OLC rules
are shown.
Similarities with SeeYou Mobile
Since the LX 8000, LX 8080 and LX 9000 software was developed by the same
software programmer that developed SeeYou Mobile, there are many
similarities between the two programs. Especially now that the
free LXStyler program can be used to customize the screens in the LX
8000, LX 8080 and LX 9000 - SeeYou Mobile users will be very comfortable with the
LX 8000, LX 8080 or LX 9000. The information boxes at the bottom of the
pages are very much like the Nav Boxes found in SeeYou Mobile. The
main difference is that SeeYou Mobile relies on a touch-screen
user-interface while the LX 8000, LX 8080 and LX 9000 use buttons and knobs or a
stick-mounted remote for the user-interface. Some pilots feel that
touch-screens are tough to use in a sailplane that is bumping along in
turbulent conditions. SeeYou Mobile users will need some time to
get used to the buttons and knobs or stick-mounted remote user
interface, but will soon feel at home with the LX 8000, LX 8080 or LX 9000 - and
they will love the extremely bright display used on the LX 8000, LX 8080 and LX
9000.
Display unit features
- Standard size - fits
into an 80 mm instrument hole. Therefore it can
replace any LX4000, LX5000, LX7000, or LX7007.
- Extremely bright color
display readable in all sunlight conditions with
backlight automatically adapted using photo-sensor
- Map can be displayed
in either North Up or Track Up mode.
- Using Linux operating
system (not CE Windows) ensures fast and stable
operation of firmware
- 6 push buttons and 4
rotary switches are used for input which compromise well
known LX user interface. Remote stick is available
optionally for more comfort
- Prepared for
multi-language user interface and integrated help
- Preloaded with worldwide
terrain maps, airspace and airport databases
- Simple and user-friendly
update of databases using integrated SD Card or USB
- Integrated flight
recorder according to high-level IGC specification
- Flights stored in IGC
format are downloadable using integrated SD Card
- Support for multiple
waypoint and task databases with virtually no
limitations
- Manage complex tasks
with assigned areas
- Real-time flight
optimization according to FAI and OLC rules
- Rich full flight and
task statistics
- Optional integrated FLARM
collision avoidance system with graphic, sound and voice
(optional) presentation. This option is only for
customers outside the USA. It is not compatible
with FLARM units in the USA and is not approved for use
in the USA.
Vario unit features
- New V5 variometer
with sunlight-readable color display and mechanical,
stepper motor driven red needle
- High precision pressure
sensors and 100Hz sampling rate allows very reliable
electronic compensation of vario
- Voice module built-in
Color display
- 262144 colors
- 2.8" (7.2cm) diagonal
screen, 2.24" x 1.68"
(57 x 43mm)
- 320 by 240 pixel
resolution
- 1200 cd brightness
Hardware
- ARM processor
- 4Gb storage memory
- 6 push buttons and 4
rotary switches
- 16-channel uBlox GPS
receiver
- Optional FLARM transmitter and
receiver
- Engine noise level
sensor
- Pressure altitude sensor
Input and output
- Integrated SD card
reader
- Two serial RS232
interfaces
- RS485 bus interface
- FLARM interface
Optional Accessories
- Rear seat device 80mm
LX7007D
- Remote stick
- High precision compass
- Voice module
- Additional external
vario LCD
- External FLARM display
(for customers outside the USA - it will not work in the
USA)
Power and battery
- Current drain display
unit 430mA at 12V
- Current drain vario unit
120mA at 12V
- Smart power management
- Automatic backlight
regulation
Size and weight
- Display unit 82 mm x 82mm
x 60mm depth
- Vario unit 61 x 61 x 95
mm (2.40 x
2.40 x 3.74 inches), fits in a standard 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument
hole
- Weight: ~400g (without
vario unit)
New LX9000 Overview and
Training Video (also applies to the LX8000 and LX8080)
I have created a 35 minute overview and training video
on the LXNAV LX9000. It is a great way to learn more
about the product if you are thinking about buying one in
the future. It is also a great training tool.
LX8000, LX8080 and LX9000 owners should find it to be a
great "spring refresher" course. Since the LX8000 and
LX8080 are functionally identical (but with smaller screens)
the video also applies to those products. It is
available in 1080p HD. I recommend watching it at the
highest resolution your computer supports. However, it
may take a while to download at 1080p. If you find the
video useful, please buy from me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVlSvo6C4ZA
Manual
LX8080
Brochure.pdf |
|
LX8080
without FLARM
3610
(about $5045)
LX8080F
with FLARM
(for use
outside
the USA
only)
4110
(about $5755)
|
3
weeks |
LX8080
without FLARM
LX8080F
with FLARM
(for use
outside
the USA
only) |
|
LXNAV-LX9000 |
LX 9000
The LX 9000 is a high end vario navigation system with extremely
bright color 5.6 display, running on well proven LX 8000 firmware with
multi-language interface. Simple and logical user interface is designed
for top-level competitors, club operation as well as for gliding
beginners. Instrument is preloaded with worldwide terrain maps, airspace
and airports databases. Integrated FLARM (optional - not for use in the
USA) collision avoidance system and
flight recorder according to the highest level IGC specification. It
manages complex tasks with assigned area manipulation and real-time
flight optimization according to FAI and OLC rules.
New LX9000 Overview and Training Video
(also applies to the LX8000 and LX8080)
I have created a 35 minute overview and training video on the LXNAV
LX9000. It is a great way to learn more about the product if you
are thinking about buying one in the future. It is also a great
training tool. LX8000, LX8080 and LX9000 owners should find it to
be a great "spring refresher" course. Since the LX8000 and LX8080
are functionally identical (but with smaller screens) the video also
applies to those products. It is available in 1080p HD. I
recommend watching it at the highest resolution your computer supports.
However, it may take a while to download at 1080p. If you find the
video useful, please buy from me.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVlSvo6C4ZA
Similarities with SeeYou Mobile
Since the LX 8000 and LX 9000 software was developed by the same
software programmer that developed SeeYou Mobile, there are many
similarities between the two programs. Especially now that the
free LXStyler program can be used to customize the screens in the LX
8000 and LX 9000 - SeeYou Mobile users will be very comfortable with the
LX 8000 or LX 9000. The information boxes at the bottom of the
pages are very much like the Nav Boxes found in SeeYou Mobile. The
main difference is that SeeYou Mobile relies on a touch-screen
user-interface while the LX 8000 and LX 9000 use buttons and knobs or a
stick-mounted remote for the user-interface. Some pilots feel that
touch-screens are tough to use in a sailplane that is bumping along in
turbulent conditions. SeeYou Mobile users will need some time to
get used to the buttons and knobs or stick-mounted remote user
interface, but will soon feel at home with the LX 8000 or LX 9000 - and
they will love the extremely bright display used on the LX 8000 and LX
9000.
Main Features
- Extremely bright color 5.6" VGA
display readable in all sunlight conditions with backlight
automatically adapted using photo-sensor
- Running well proven LX 8000 firmware
with Linux operating system and multi-language user interface
- 8 push buttons and 4 rotary switches
are used for input which compromise well known LX user interface.
Remote stick is available optionally for more comfort
- Preloaded with worldwide terrain
maps, airspace and airport databases
- Simple and user-friendly update of
databases using integrated SD Card or USB
- Integrated flight recorder according
to high-level IGC specification
- Flights stored in IGC format are
downloadable using integrated SD Card
- Support for multiple waypoint and
task databases with virtually no limitations
- Manage complex tasks with assigned
areas
- Real-time flight optimization
according to FAI and OLC rules
- Rich full flight and task statistics
- Integrated (optional) FLARM collision avoidance
system with graphic, sound and voice (optional) presentation, Note:
The FLARM unit used in the LX 9000 is not approved for use in the
USA.
- Voice module built-into the
variometer
Color Display
- 262,144 colors
- 5.6" (14,2cm) screen size, 3.36"
x 4.48"
(85 x 114 mm)
- 640 by 480 (VGA) pixel resolution
- 1200 cd brightness
Hardware
- ARM processor with 800 MHz clock
- 1Gb storage memory
- 8 push buttons and 4 rotary switches
- 16-channel uBlox GPS receiver
- FLARM transmitter and receiver
(optional - not for use in the USA)
- Engine noise level sensor
- Pressure altitude sensor
Input and Output
- Integrated SD card reader
- Serial RS232 interface
- RS485 bus interface
- FLARM interface (optional - not for
use in the USA)
- USB interface
Included:
- LX 9000 digital unit
- V5 Vario unit
- Main power cable for digital unit
- Cable for vario unit
- SD card
- Barograph calibration chart
- GPS antenna
- Hex key "Inbus"
- The FLARM version of the LX 9000
also includes a FLARM LED indicator and FLARM dipole antenna
Size and Weight
- Display unit 145 x 113 x 38 mm (5.71
x 4.45 x 1.50 inches)
- Vario unit 61 x 61 x 95 mm (2.40 x
2.40 x 3.74 inches), fits in a standard 57 mm (2 1/4") instrument
hole
- Weight: ~565g (without vario unit)
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Download LX 9000 cutout (PDF file)...
Manual |
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LX9000
without FLARM
3920
(about $5485)
LX9000F
with FLARM
(for use
outside
the USA
only)
4510
(about $6315)
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LX9000
without FLARM
LX9000F
with FLARM
(for use
outside
the USA
only)
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LXNAV-LX9000D |
LX 9000 D Second Seat
Repeater
This is a repeater to be used with the LX9000. The LX9000 is normally mounted in the front seat instrument panel
and the LX9000D would be mounted in the rear seat instrument panel.
The price includes the large navigation display as well as the
small 57 mm vario display.
Communication Between the LX 9000 and LX 9000 D
The LX 9000 and LX 9000D operate independently - so the front and back
seat pilots can be on different pages - doing different things. It
is also possible to share data between devices as desired. For
example, the front seat LX 9000 can be configured to automatically share
MacCready, Ballast, Bugs, Active Waypoint, Active Airport, and Task data
with the rear seat LX 9000 D if desired. There are checkboxes for
enabling or disabling the automatic transfer of those data types.
The same settings are available on the LX 9000 D in the rear seat for
enabling or disabling the automatic transfer of data to the LX 9000 in
the front seat. It is also possible to manually send the active
waypoint, airport or task to the other unit. For example, you may
want to disable the automatic transfer of task data so the pilots can do
different "what if" task scenarios. Then, when desired,
either pilot can send their task data to the other device. Cool!
The features and size are the same as the
LX 9000.
Included:
- LX 9000 D
- Main power cable
- RS485 cable - 4 m (13.12 feet)
- RS485 splitting unit
- Color vario indicator with cable
- SD card
- Hex Key "Inbus"
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2000
(about $2795) |
3
weeks |
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| LXNAV-LX-REM-K |
Remote Stick for LX8000
and LX9000
Having trouble reaching
your instruments?
The
LX Remote Stick is the solution. You can have it all within
reach of your fingers. Be it browsing through pages, changing MacCready
setting, navigating to another waypoint or anything else - you can now
do it without having to reach for the instrument panel. Includes 7
pushbuttons - including the Push-to-talk button on the lower left and
the speed-to-fly momentary button on the back of the stick.
Special version for
Schempp-Hirth motorgliders ("M" models) with red starter button.
Special version for EB28
with trim switch
Stick Diameter Options
(Please, please, please - measure the diameter of your glider's control
stick before ordering.)
- LXNAV-LX-REM-K-19p3mm: 19.3 mm diameter, for
DG and LAK gliders
- LXNAV-LX-REM-K-20mm: 20 mm diameter, for
Schempp-Hirth, LS, Stemme, Apis and EB29 gliders
- LXNAV-LX-REM-K-M-20mm: 20
mm diameter, for Schempp-Hirth motorglider ("M" models) with red
starter button
- LXNAV-LX-REM-K-24mm:
24 mm diameter, for Schleicher, Pipistrel Taurus, and Alisport
Silent gliders
-
LXNAV-LX-REM-K-B-24mm: 24 mm diameter, with trim switch for EB28 gliders
- LXNAV-LX-REM-K-25mm: 25.4
mm diameter, for JS gliders
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$340
(standard version)$420
(Schempp-Hirth
M version)
$560
(EB28 version)
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4
weeks |
LXNAV-LX-REM-K-19p3mm
LXNAV-LX-REM-K-20mm
LXNAV-LX-REM-K-M-20mm
LXNAV-LX-REM-K-24mm
LXNAV-LX-REM-K-B-24mm
LXNAV-LX-REM-K-25mm |
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LXNAV-NanoPower |
NanoPower Cable
Power/data cable for connecting an LXNAV Nano to 12V power and a PDA or
PNA. A female USB "A" connector is provided to allow the use of a
standard USB to mini-USB cable (not included) to connect to the
Nano. If you don't already have a standard USB to mini-USB cable,
you can get one at Radio Shack or Target or Best Buy. A female
RJ45 connector is provided for connection to PDA or PNA. Red and
black wires are used for connection to 12V power (Red wire to +12VDC and
black wire to common). For PDA and PNA wiring connection options
see:
Cables for
Connecting the Nano to a PDA or PNA.
Length: about 70 cm (27 inches) |
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$75 |
In
Stock |
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CC-NP-232 |
Cable for connecting
NanoPower Cable or V7 Variometer PDA port to a PC
This cable has an RJ45 connector (not compatible with "IGC standard"
devices) for connection to a NanoPower cable or V7 variometer PDA port.
The other end of the cable has a DB-9f connector for connection to a PC.
If your PC does not have a DB-9m connector, you will need a
FTDI Chip USB Serial Adapter. This cable can be
used to update the firmware in a V7 variometer.
Length: about 70 cm (27 inches) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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| CC-NP-38 |
Cable for connecting
NanoPower Cable or V7 Variometer PDA port to an iPAQ h3800 or similar
This cable has an RJ45 connector (not compatible with "IGC standard"
devices) for connection to a NanoPower cable or V7 variometer PDA port.
The other end of the cable has an iPAQ connector for iPAQ h2200,
h3800, h3900, h5500, hx4700, hx2000, etc.
Length: 53 inches (135 cm) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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CC-NP-IPAQ310 |
Cable for connecting
NanoPower Cable or V7 Variometer PDA port to an iPAQ 310 or 314 Travel
Companion
This cable has an RJ45 connector (not compatible with "IGC standard"
devices) for connection to a NanoPower cable or V7 variometer PDA port.
The other end of the cable has a mini-USB connector for connection to an
iPAQ 310 or 314 Travel Companion.
Length: 53 inches (135 cm) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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| CC-NP-LX |
Cable for connecting
NanoPower Cable to V7 variometer GPS Port, or for connecting a V7
variometer PDA Port or NanoPower cable to LX Navigation MiniMap
This cable has an RJ45 connector (not compatible with "IGC standard"
devices) for connection to a NanoPower cable or V7 variometer PDA port.
The other end of the cable has a 6-conductor RJ11 connector for
connection to the GPS port on a V7 variometer, or a LX Navigation
MiniMap.
This cable has several uses:
- Connect NanoPower cable to GPS port
of V7 variometer
- Connect Nano Power or PDA port of V7
variometer to LX Navigation MiniMap
Length: 30 inches (76 cm) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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CC-NP-Oudie |
Cable for connecting
NanoPower Cable or V7 Variometer to Naviter Oudie
This cable connects a NanoPower Cable (for use with LXNAV Nano) or the
PDA port on a V7 Variometer to a Naviter Oudie. It passes 5V power
and data. You can request one free of charge when ordering a V7
variometer.Length: 53 inches (135
cm) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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V7-GPS-232 |
Cable for connecting V7
GPS Port to DB-9f connector
This cable has a 6-conductor RJ11 port for connection to the GPS port of
a V7 variometer and has a DB-9f connector for RS-232 communication with a
device that talks RS-232.Length:
about 70 cm (27 inches) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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V7-GPS-IGC |
Cable for connecting V7
GPS Port to "IGC Standard" RJ11 connector for Colibri
This cable has a 6-conductor RJ11 port for connection to the GPS port of
a V7 variometer and a 6-conductor "IGC Standard" RJ11 connector for
connection to an LX Navigation Colibri or similar device.
Length: about 70 cm (27 inches) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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V7-GPS-PF |
Cable for connecting V7
GPS Port to PowerFLARM or K6 Mux
This cable connects the GPS port on a V7 variometer to a PowerFLARM or
K6 Mux (Output port only). It has an RJ45 connector with "standard
IGC" connections, for use with PowerFLARM, K6 Mux (output port only),
etc.Connections for PowerFLARM
Brick
This cable can be used to connect the V7 to the RJ45 port of a
PowerFLARM Brick. However, it is likely that the RJ45 port on the
brick will be used to connect to a remote FLARM display. In that
case, this cable can be used in combination with an
Adapter-RJ45-DB9m (see photo
below) to connect the V7 to the DB-9f port on a PowerFLARM Brick.
The configurable adapter should be configured as shown below.
- Red wire > Pin 2 (FLARM
transmit, Oudie receive)
- Black wire > Pin 3 (FLARM
receive, Oudie transmit)
- Orange wire > Pin 5
(ground)
- Brown wire > Pin 7
(+12V for powering the PowerFLARM Brick - IMPORTANT: Provide
power to the Brick through either the RJ45 connector or the DB-9f
connector - not both. If the Brick is powered using the
RJ45 port, do not connect this wire.)
Length: 28 inches (71 cm) |
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$35 |
In
Stock |
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LXNAV-LX5PC |
Cable for connecting PC
to LX 7000, LX 7007, LX 8000
or LX 9000
This cable connects a PC to the small, round, panel mounted "PC
connector" found on the LX7000, LX7007, LX 8000 and LX 9000 wiring
harness. It has a
small round 5-pin female connector for connecting to the panel mounted
"PC connector" and a DB-9f connector for connecting to a PC serial port.
This cable is included in the box with the LX7000 and LX7007. It
is probably not included in the box with the LX 8000 and LX 9000 because
data is normally transferred to those units using an SD card of USB
Flash Drive.Note: This cable is
designed to connect to a DB-9 9-pin RS-232 serial connector on a PC.
Most current PCs don't have 9-pin serial connectors, so a USB to serial
adapter will be required. I have tried many, and found many that
didn't work at all. I finally found one that works great with most
soaring instruments. It is the Keyspan USA-19HS Serial Adapter.
I like it so much I decided to stock and sell it. You can see
details here: FTDI Chip USB Serial Adapter. |
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$45 |
In
Stock |
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| LXNAV-Magnetic-Compass |
Magnetic Field Sensor
for LX 5000, LX 7000, LX 7007, LX 8000, or LX 9000
This option allows the LX 5000, LX 7000, LX 7007, LX 8000 or LX 9000 to calculate wind speed
and direction more accurately. The required RS-485 splitter unit
is included.
Details are available in the LX
8000 or LX 9000 manual
which is available here.
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$630 |
3
Weeks |
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LXNAV-Speaker |
Speaker
Simple speaker with cable and mounting bracket. Can also be mounted in a standard 57 mm instrument hole.
This is the same speaker that is supplied with the LXNAV V7, LX8000, LX8080 and LX9000. It has a 3 mm phono plug. It can be used with the V3 variometer.
Note: This speaker has a powerful magnet inside. Do not mount
it anywhere near a compass. After you install it you should
re-swing your compass. The same is true for all speakers.
Specifications
Dimensions
Front Face: 65 x 65 mm (2.56 x 2.56 inches)
Depth: 54 mm (2.13 inches)
Weight: 6.2 oz (176 g)
Cable Length: 76 inches (6' 4") (1.93 m)
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$30 |
In Stock |
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