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Introduction 

 

Version 1.02, January 2019 

 

 

 

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Introduction 

The printed version of this installation manual is in grayscale.  Some figures and diagrams 

are coloured.  Please refer to electronic version to see colours.  The latest electronic version 

of this manual can be downloaded from 

http://www.lxnav.com

 section downloads-manuals. 

 

This  manual  will  guide  you  through  the  installation  process  of  all  systems,  components, 

basic setup and check of the system. 

 

 

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

and user manuals!  

 

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

 

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

Summary of Contents for eCopilot10

Page 1: ...eCopilot System Installation Manual 1 02 LXNAV d o o Kidričeva 24a 3000 Celje Slovenia tel 386 592 33 400 fax 386 599 33 522 info lxnav com www lxnav com ...

Page 2: ... 5 5 Examples of Systems 10 6 Installation and Configuration 11 6 1 Main Unit and Repeater Unit 11 6 1 1 Installation of Options 11 6 1 2 Cut Outs 11 6 1 2 1 eCopilot10 11 6 1 2 2 eCopilot7 12 6 1 3 Dimensions 13 6 1 3 1 eCopilot10 13 6 1 3 2 eCopilot7 13 6 1 4 Ports 14 6 1 4 1 eCopilot10 14 6 1 4 2 eCopilot7 15 6 1 4 3 Main Power supply 16 6 1 4 4 Flarm Port 16 6 1 4 5 CAN BUS ports 17 6 1 4 6 US...

Page 3: ...7 1 Export Diagnostic Files 22 8 Revision History 23 ...

Page 4: ...s that fail in normal use Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labour provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorised alterations or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRES...

Page 5: ...anual can be downloaded from http www lxnav com section downloads manuals This manual will guide you through the installation process of all systems components basic setup and check of the system Before using any part of the system please read and understand the installation and user manuals There are no serviceable parts within the unit hence the unit must be taken to the factory for service Open...

Page 6: ...What is included in package Version 1 02 January 2019 Page 6 of 25 3 What is included in package ...

Page 7: ...his Other items of equipment that have their own power supply should have specified circuit breakers installed Approximate Current Consumption at 12V DC Recommended Circuit Breaker eCopilot10 800mA at max brightness 3A eCopilot7 800mA at max brightness 3A eBox 30mA sBox 4 2 Power Supply Min Voltage Nominal Voltage Max Voltage eCopilot10 9V 12V 28V eCopilot7 9V 12V 28V eBox 9V 12V 26V optional to 3...

Page 8: ...e space should be taken in account also for the pito static tubes connection Choose a position near CG of plane 4 5 4 eBox Engine box It s recommended to be installed behind firewall cockpit side The eBox harness needs additional XX mm space Choose a position near CG of plane 4 6 Grounding and power supply requirements High current consumers radio transponders must be separated from eCopilot syste...

Page 9: ... devices is via the RS232 serial interface This interface is mostly used to connect 3rd party devices into the LXNAV system external Flarm ADSB For each device we have a specially designed cable The RS232 connection should be done by RJ12connector on the back side of eCopilot unit 5 3 Harness and Cables The main unit cable has two power supply wires red for positive 12V DC and blue for ground pote...

Page 10: ...Installation with S10x vario More complex installation General Connection Options M12 CAN Female M12 CAN Male Main Power Terminator Terminator Terminator Terminator eCopilot eBox sBox eCopilot sBox Main Power Terminator Terminator eCopilot S10x S10x eCP Radio XPDR bridge Propeller flap AP Servo 1 AP Servo 2 ...

Page 11: ... all indicators must be prepared The next figure shows the cut outs for all types of units that can be installed into the panel Prepare the cut out in the instrument panel according to the drilling template or DWG document Position the unit in the cut out in the instrument panel Tighten the unit with attached 2 5 mm screws 6 1 1 Installation of Options 6 1 2 Cut Outs 6 1 2 1 eCopilot10 Drawing is ...

Page 12: ...Installation and Configuration Version 1 02 January 2019 Page 12 of 25 6 1 2 2 eCopilot7 Drawing is not to scale ...

Page 13: ...Installation and Configuration Version 1 02 January 2019 Page 13 of 25 6 1 3 Dimensions 6 1 3 1 eCopilot10 6 1 3 2 eCopilot7 ...

Page 14: ...Installation and Configuration Version 1 02 January 2019 Page 14 of 25 6 1 4 Ports 6 1 4 1 eCopilot10 Main power supply Flarm Port CAN BUS ports USB port ...

Page 15: ...Installation and Configuration Version 1 02 January 2019 Page 15 of 25 6 1 4 2 eCopilot7 USB port CAN BUS ports Flarm Port Main power suppply ...

Page 16: ... supply Main power GND Auxiliary power 6 1 4 4 Flarm Port 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pin numbers Pin Number Description 1 output 12V DC to supply GPS 2 output 3 3V DC max 100mA 3 GND 4 Data In 5 Data Out 6 Ground On flarm port can be directly connected Flarm mouse or NANOx via NanoPower and CC NP LX cable ...

Page 17: ...al line 5 CAN L CAN low signal line 6 1 4 6 USB Port USB port can be used for data transfer via memory stick to plug in WiFi Module and other compatible devices 6 1 1 Wiring 6 2 Connection and Functionality Check of All Peripheral Units The main display unit is connected to 12 Volt power via the 3 pin connector The main All other units are connected via CAN bus Please ensure that all units are con...

Page 18: ...Installation and Configuration Version 1 02 January 2019 Page 18 of 25 6 2 1 1 Wiring 6 2 1 2 Connection to the CAN Bus 6 2 1 3 Pneumatics 6 2 1 4 Audio ...

Page 19: ...Bridge The NMEA Bridge has been designed to expand a number of NMEA ports in the system It can be used as classic NMEA output for PDA device to feed a Mode S transponder with NMEA 6 2 2 3 2 Radio Bridge UPDATED The Radio Bridge is the same part of hardware as the NMEA Bridge On the main unit it can be configured as a Radio Bridge which can communicate with supported radios for more information ple...

Page 20: ...ferent CAN speed protocol wants to be connected to LX CAN BUS eCopilot Female SUB D9 connector on CAN2CAN adapter is used for LX CAN and male SUB D9 for Rotax 912IS engine Pinout is same on both sides but power is required only on LX side via appropriate CAN2CAN M12 cable Connector pinout for LX CAN BUS SUBD9 Pin Description 1 2 CAN L 3 GND 4 5 6 7 CAN H 8 9 PWR 6 2 2 4 Wi Fi Module The Wi Fi dong...

Page 21: ...us It must be installed at a location where there are no strong magnetic fields iron or ferromagnetic materials or cables with AC current or fluctuating DC currents When installing the magnetic compass use screws made of non ferromagnetic materials plastic or brass Orientation of the compass module marked on the housing as shown on picture above ...

Page 22: ...stic Files A Diagnostic file can be downloaded from the main unit under Setup About If a SD card is in the SD socket the user can copy the diagnostic file to the SD card If a Wi Fi module is plugged in and wireless network is available the user can send this file over EMAIL directly to LXNAV ...

Page 23: ...story Version 1 02 January 2019 Page 23 of 25 8 Revision History May 2016 Initial release of installation manual November 2018 Modified chapter 6 1 4 5 Added chapter 6 2 2 3 4 January 2019 Modified chapter 6 1 4 4 ...

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Page 25: ...LXNAV d o o Kidričeva 24a 3000 Celje Slovenia tel 386 592 33 400 fax 386 599 33 522 info lxnav com www lxnav com ...

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