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                                                                                                                                        LX Zeus                

                                                                                   

February 5, 2013 

 

   

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5.4  Colibri II Zeus interaction 

Colibri II will switch ON automatically when power from Zeus will be applied. In case that Zeus will go off 
during flight, Colibri will remain ON using its own internal battrey. In normal situation which means that 
Zeus will be switched OFF on ground after landing, Colibri II will go OFF 

automatically 

after no flying 

condition will be detected (this takes some minutes). Described philosophy prevents that Colibri will 
remain on after landing by pilot mistake. The solution makes possible to install Colibri II inside of the panel 
or in baggage department, where no visual and physical contact is possible. 

5.4.1 

Colibri II - Zeus data exchange 

Colibri II and Zeus build together a vario navigation system with high level approved flight recorder. The 
units exchange following data: 
 

•

 

LX zeus receives GPS data from Colibri II (automatic baud rate adjustment, no assistance 
necessary) 

•

 

after action on Zeus the actual LX Zeus task can be declared to Colibri II (DECLARE in TSK 
menu) 

•

 

flight recorder settings can be set after using of Logger section of Setup 

•

 

automatic transfer of Colibri II flights into LX Zeus 

•

 

downloading of flights via USB stick 

 

See also section 8.1. 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

5.5  LX Zeus and Flarm 

Flarm should be connected to FLARM marked plug of LX Zeus. Flarm will also receive power via that 
plug. If Flarm is also connected to aircraft power network via its power input wires, doesn’t happen a short 
as there is a diode built in. This separates both power supplies. Up to two Flarm external displays can be 
connected to the plugs marked as Falrm external display. SD card slot on LX Zeus front is directly 
connected to Flarm SD interface (valid for RB ), without Zeus interaction. The SD card may be used for: 
 

•

 

Flarm firmware update 

•

 

downloading of flights stored in Flarm 

•

 

uploading of declaration (via .cfg file stored on SD) 

 
On the back side of LX Zeus there is enough space 
to install LX RB as an integral part of the system. 
All connections are plug_and_play. 
Non integral solutions can also used. 

5.5.1  Visualisation of Flarm objects 

Flarm objects are visualised in two different ways. 
First one becomes active after activation of so called 
Flarm radar screen (long press on FLARM).  
 
Flarm objects are also visible in all three graphic 
navigation pages.  
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for LX Zeus 4.3

Page 1: ...LX Zeus February 5 2013 1 LX Zeus LX Zeus 4 3 Users manual Preliminary Tkalska 10 SI 3000 Celje Tel 00 386 3 490 46 70 Fax 00 386 3 490 46 71 support lxnavigation si www lxnavigation si ...

Page 2: ...1 7 1 1 Indicators 14 2 SETUP 17 2 1 Pilot specific settings 17 2 1 1 Pilots 17 2 1 2 Audio settings 18 2 1 3 Voice 18 2 1 4 Vario settings 19 2 1 5 Indicators 22 2 1 6 Flarm settings 23 2 1 7 Flight recorder settings 23 2 1 8 Airspace management 24 2 1 9 Wind 24 2 1 10 Graphics User Interface 24 2 1 10 1 Map palette 25 2 1 10 2 Map Orientation 25 2 1 10 3 Task colours 25 2 1 10 4 Airspaces 25 2 1...

Page 3: ...r Turn points 36 3 4 1 1 Creation of a Turn point by hand 36 3 4 1 2 Storing of actual position during flight 37 3 4 2 Selection of a Turn Point 37 3 4 2 1 Selection from Near 37 3 4 3 Navigation to a Turn Point 37 3 5 Task Mode 38 3 5 1 Task organisation 38 3 5 1 1 Task declaration 38 3 5 2 Task selection 39 3 5 3 Task creation by hand 39 3 5 3 1 Creation of Zones 40 3 5 4 Task Start Restart and ...

Page 4: ... 48 8 2 1 2 Event function activation 48 8 2 1 3 Marker setting 48 8 2 1 4 Task Start 49 8 2 1 5 Task Restart 49 8 2 1 6 Task Finish 49 8 2 1 7 Flying AAT 49 8 2 1 8 Final glide calculation 50 8 2 1 9 Thermal assistant 50 8 2 1 10 Flarm management 50 8 3 After landing 51 8 3 1 Downloading of flights 51 8 3 1 1 Downloading Colibri II flights 51 8 3 1 2 Downloading of flights recorded by Zeus 51 8 3...

Page 5: ...LX Zeus February 5 2013 5 11 ZEUS 4 3 SPECIFIC 57 ...

Page 6: ...nectors which makes possible to connect plug and play a bright palette of GPS signal sources as the unit doesn t have integral GPS receiver Units as Colibri LX 20 VL and any other GPS source which is capable to deliver NMEA at nearly any baud rate are compatible A special plug is provided for Colibri II connection in that case is Colibri II also powered from Zeus Using of Colibri II offers some im...

Page 7: ...and press confirmation volume bigger steps of scrolling and escape cancel by pressing 1 1 2 USB and SD port An A size USB port is situated on the front panel The port is exclusively used for data transfer and firmware updates The firmware updates could be easily done also by customer SD port is active only in case of Flarm option This ensures direct communication with Flarm which means downloading...

Page 8: ...ns 2 rotary switches with press function USB size A port Computer module Zeus 4 3 4 3 inch sunshine readable anti glare display power requirements typically 300 mA at 12 V layout max 83x136 mm installation depth 52 mm 8 push buttons 2 rotary switches with press function USB size A port Vario Module USB D 60 57 mm air norm 60x60 mm optionally 80 mm mechanical needle with colour display power consum...

Page 9: ...LARM long press activation of Flarm radar screen 2 nd button TSK MOVE TSK task management for next actions use press buttons near to the labels MOVE executing of move function by AAT 3 rd button STAT EVENT STATISTICS flight and task statistics EVENT activation of Event function in Colibri II See also part 8 Flying with LX Zeus ...

Page 10: ...leaf through navigation menus of LX Zeus 1 st button A P T A P T after each press next mode will be selected APT Turn Point Task 2 nd button SUBP SUBP sub page after every push next page of APT TP or TSK menu will open The procedure is circular 1 st sub page is divided into two parts Upper consists of NAV boxes and lower part shows airport and TP data After using of 1 4 button vertical profile app...

Page 11: ...onfiguration is a matter of custom design more see in Setup Layout Actual bottom row variant Is shown by a number 1 4 which position is in the right lover corner 1 4 2 1 Custom creation of bottom rows Any position can be custom designed The procedure starts after a long press on Zoom button A yellow marked window shows ready status Rotate Zoom to find position of interest and Press Zoom A list of ...

Page 12: ...ns Upper section is reserved for nav boxes The lower part shows airport turn point and terrain data Nav box creation method is the same as described in 1 4 2 1 Turn point respectively airport data are shown in the lower section of the display After press on 1 4 button turn point respectively airport data will be replaced with graphic page which shows glider position regarding to the terrain and th...

Page 13: ... functions of Zoom After press has been activated the function of Zoom rotary switch will change and the switch will become most common used switch for LX Zeus operation during edit and selection processes Any input and also scrolling can be done after using of Zoom switch Example 1 update of MC 1 press Vario button 2 select item MC Bal by Zoom knob rotate 3 press on Zoom knob 4 adjust new value r...

Page 14: ...back 1 6 Automatic jump out of edit If you get lost in edit simple don t touch any command for apr 8 seconds and the unit will change back to the last selected menu Time out in seconds can be set in Setup User interface Auto close inactivity time out 1 7 Display organisation and management Additionally to geographic map there are also several extra indicators which make the display information muc...

Page 15: ...ht The configuration may differ regarding to mode of operation The procedure starts with long press on zoom After long press the first nav box becomes a frame The frame can be moved by rotating of zoom As the right position is reached next press on zoom will open a list of available nav boxes Terminate process with press on volume Three are four variants of bottom rows available selectable with 1 ...

Page 16: ...us February 5 2013 16 Header customisation Customisation of header should be done similar way as by bottom row After a long press on volume the customisation can start After press on zoom a list of will open ...

Page 17: ...u 2 1 Pilot specific settings The data stored in this part of Setup are pilot specific data After pilot selection during booting the data are of individual pilot become active 2 1 1 Pilots Pilots name and some personal data can be stored All stored pilot names will be offered during booting and selection of one pilot is mandatory The system offers one name called as Unknown and this can be used as...

Page 18: ... use Test vario after adjustment Alarm Vario unit is also capable to generate some alarms warnings combining two frequencies Set frequencies and time intervals and use Test to check 2 1 3 Voice In case that LX Voice Module is a part of the system following settings can be arranged Volume Voice volume defines volume of expressed messages Vario mixer defined volume proportion Audio Voice LX Specific...

Page 19: ...on The LX system incorporates two configurable electronic filters in the circuitry The first filter adjusts the time constant and is adjustable between 0 5 and 5 seconds The 0 5 setting is the fastest while the 5 setting provides maximum damping The second filter called the Smart Vario is a dynamic filter and controls the rate at which the vario indication moves When set to OFF there is no restric...

Page 20: ...nds entirely on the TE tube and its installation After an input of a percentage which is other than zerothe special software routines will be activated and will provide an electronic compensation process The default value is 100 but this can be varied following a test flight The TE compensation can be fine tuned during flight with the following procedure It is essential that this is only done in s...

Page 21: ...ld immediately start to move to show a climb If the needle initially shows increased sink and then moves to a climb the static source of the glider is unsuitable and there is no way to provide successful TE compensation electronically The use of a dedicated and accurate fin mounted pitot static source such as a Prandtl tube might help There are two ways by which the vario units can be corrected fo...

Page 22: ...tatus indicator upper and lower digital indicator It is important to point out that the settings should be done separately for vario and SC mode of operation A radial moving dot serves as a continuous speed to fly indicator no setting is possible Some explanations of terms Vario needle means needle function in vario mode alternatives vario Netto SC Relativ SC needle means needle function in SC mod...

Page 23: ...r indicator functions have been defined switch the unit off and then on again this procedure will memorize the settings 2 1 6 Flarm settings Flarm parameters of pilot interest can be input via that menu 2 1 7 Flight recorder settings LX Zeus uses Colibri II as an IGC approved Flight recorder Both units collaborate so far that all necessary settings can be sent to flight recorder Colibri II via Zeu...

Page 24: ...et Drift circles option Combination combines also straight methods Straight model compass and Head Tail can be selected Time for straight flight time in seconds which will be taken for one measurement valid for straight model Compass assistant is a special symbol which appears on the display and helps to keep flight parameters speed and direction stable during calculation 2 1 10 Graphics User Inte...

Page 25: ...line The same is also with sectors their outlines and fills 2 1 10 4 Airspaces You can define colours of airspace sections which will meet your personal requirements 2 1 10 5 Tail settings Track of last flown minutes can be defined in this setting 2 1 10 6 Track colour This is in fact extension of track vector and shows the pilot where his flight will continue 2 1 10 7 Track course to destination ...

Page 26: ...e last used navigation page The time is flexible and can be adjusted from 6 up to 60 seconds and also disabled off 2 1 11 Back light adjustment The display used in LX Zeus is high quality sunshine readable product and its back light will satisfy the pilot requirements during majority of the flight time In case of a need the pilot is able to increase the back light intensity for a limited time 30 m...

Page 27: ...ored in the LX Zeus memory Additionally to those polars Is also possible to use so called user polars After input of polar parameters 2 2 3 Data transfer The only solution to transfer data to LX Zeus and vice versa is via USB stick One stick is also part of delivery The stick should contain one LX Folder with following subfolders APT TP AS The stick which comes with the unit is already prepared Af...

Page 28: ...urn point data should be included in a file with extension cup LX Zeus can store nearly unlimited number of cup files Only three of them can be active at the same time That means activation of maximal three files is possible Turn points of all three files will be available for navigation without limitations 2 2 3 3 Transfer of Airspace files Use Airspace option of Transfer menu The files should be...

Page 29: ...mory which are not any more actual those files can be removed when using Delete internal file command The command is executable for Airports Turn points and Airspace 2 2 4 Service The menu is mainly used for maintenance except Compass calibration Level adjustment by units with AHRS 2 2 5 Layout LX Zeus offers a very useable feature which makes possible to create main graphic page under pilot perso...

Page 30: ... zoom selection mean frame 2 2 5 1 1 Customisation process Move of display element press zoom to start the procedure a significant symbol will appear in the middle of the indicator use zoom and volume to move the element Moved IAS indicator Resize expand or compress next press on zoom will open similar window but now without move symbol but with cross use zoom and volume to resize Compressed IAS i...

Page 31: ...misation of indicators After a long press zoom on any indicator which is equipped with frame following screen will open Customisation of actual indicator could happen Lower part of the display offers selection of indicators in fact enabling and disabling 2 2 6 Locale UTC offset to get local time Date format Time format and Position format can be adapted to local requirements Language isn t active ...

Page 32: ...ee also 2 2 Any of them is directly selectable by SUBP button Note the third sub page 3D terrain can be disabled see Setup User interface Airports are designated with a symbol The RWY orientation match real situation Extended Airport data are available in the lover section of second navigation page After using of 1 4 button the supplemental information page in form of a vertical profile will open ...

Page 33: ... can use County and Name filters to reduce number of offered airports After airport of interest is found terminate the process with short press on Zoom 3 2 1 APT selection from NEAR function LX Zeus offers also so called NEAR function After activation which can be done by a long press on SELECT NEAR button nearest Landable points will be offered The list includes airports from airport data base an...

Page 34: ...button Any nav box content is custom programmable after using of a very simple procedure How to create nav box structure see 2 3 3 3 2 Second navigation page Second navigation page is divided into two sections the upper section consists of nav boxes which are all custom created See 1 7 1 1 Lower section shows airport data and after request 1 4 vertical profile will appear Note The number of nav bo...

Page 35: ...ion and AHRS if this is a part of the system 3 3 4 Map orientation LX Zeus can work in different map orientation modes as follows track up north up combination of north up and track up Use Setup User Interface to select appreciate solution Note This page can be disabled after command executed in Setup User Interface ...

Page 36: ... turn points which are created by pilot after using commands of LX Zeus Such a turn points are designated with U in front of its name 3 4 1 1 Creation of a Turn point by hand Press on zoom button and following menu will open Run Add TP after pressing on Setup Info Following should be input Name Details not obligatory Type Lat and Lon Elevation Next three inputs may not be highlighted due to type T...

Page 37: ...ite selection Turn points are visualized by symbols see 3 4 3 4 2 1 Selection from Near LX Zeus Near function offers Turn point selection based on distance Respect that there is also Country filter active use All if you want to get all turn points listed 3 4 3 Navigation to a Turn Point Navigation towards turn point doesn t differ to navigation to an airport so refer 3 3 for details Important Turn...

Page 38: ... can be imported in one cup file and such tasks are called imported IMP next 50 can be created by user in LX Zeus by hand and those tasks are called User USR One task is called DECLARED This task will be written after a Declare process will be executed in TSK Menu 3 5 1 1 Task declaration LX Zeus uses external flight recorder and in case of Colibri II as a part of the system a flight declaration t...

Page 39: ... after using of NEW or EDIT command both commands are available after press on TSK button Edit will make possible to edit an existing task and new will offer creation of a new task which will be stored under USER Insert turn points one by one Selection of take of and landing Selection of turn points offer more options Option Zone makes possible to adapt zone geometry to actual rules Selection of T...

Page 40: ... is active MOVE function will become active and that makes possible to modify the task distance even before flight Exsamples of typical zone geometries 3 5 4 Task Start Restart and Next TP Thre are two methodes of starting a task Manual start is posible after using of Next TP function Next TP command will change over to next TP every time when activated doesn t matter if the glider is in the secto...

Page 41: ...r Auto next R1below 10 km Auto next active automatic change over R1 above 10 km manual change over necessary 3 5 5 MOVE Function during flight When flying an AAT big sectors are set and therefore the pilot has to decide where to turn to next point Function Move helps the pilot to find optimal solution After long pres on TSK MOVE button so called move function will become active Use Zoom and Vol kn...

Page 42: ...nce of airspaces regarding to zoom After using of Show on zoom function you can define By which zoom the airspace will become visible on the display Two extreme situations are described with always and never Factory setting is always 4 1 2 1 Warnings If set disabled the airspace warnings will not appear at all setting checked will produce airspace warning information Warning box is an indicator of...

Page 43: ...phone 5 2 Flarm plug Flarm marked input makes possible to realize a plug and play solution to connect any unit which has an IGC standard compatible connector Port delivers also 12V Following units can be connected plug and play Colibri LX 20 2000 VL LX Flarm RB LX Flarm MB Flarm 5 3 GPS signal for navigation Both GPS input connectors are wired to LX Zeus microcontroller module which prepares an in...

Page 44: ...der settings can be set after using of Logger section of Setup automatic transfer of Colibri II flights into LX Zeus downloading of flights via USB stick See also section 8 1 5 5 LX Zeus and Flarm Flarm should be connected to FLARM marked plug of LX Zeus Flarm will also receive power via that plug If Flarm is also connected to aircraft power network via its power input wires doesn t happen a short...

Page 45: ...LX Zeus February 5 2013 45 5 5 2 Flarm external displays LX Zeus HW makes possible to connect maximal 2 Flarm external displays both plugs are driven from Flarm directly without any Zeus influence ...

Page 46: ... seat This means that second seat unit doesn t need power supply An external toggle switch makes possible to switch off the unit during single pilot operation period Otherwise all commands are the same as by main unit GPS inputs are inoperative so there is no sense to connect GPS sources to that plugs the same is valid for Flarm display plugs LX Zeus 4 3 can be also used as a repeater in case pane...

Page 47: ...on ground the pilot will be able to adjust altitude during flight if QNH will change 8 1 1 2 Task declaration process Task declaration means inscription of task relevant data into IGC approved flight recorder As LX Zeus uses external units as flight recorders Colibri II and Flarm IGC the declaration data should be sent towards flight recorder from Zeus A simple DECLARE procedure executed from Zeus...

Page 48: ...art of the system A long press on EVENT button will send a command to Colibri II flight recorder to activate so called event function that is in fact recording in shorter intervals as default for a limited time The conditions are to be set in Setup Logger 8 2 1 3 Marker setting If the pilot wants to mark appointed position outlanding place thermal this can easily be done after activation of Marker...

Page 49: ...he finish line The situation will be accompanied with a very clear message 8 2 1 7 Flying AAT AAT Assigned Area Task is a modern manner of task flying on competitions The basic idea is to set relative big sectors over turn points and this makes possible that the pilot decides how deep into the sector will be entered Usually a time limit is set which prevents to short tasks set time limit use Task ...

Page 50: ...splay and also custom colours could be assigned figures means below and above final glide both in meters resp in ft The final glide situation is also present in the first navigation Sub page of all three navigation modes In case of flying a task final glide profile until finish will be displayed 8 2 1 9 Thermal assistant 8 2 1 10 Flarm management Note In Task mode the final glide is calculated fro...

Page 51: ...y any program which accepts IGC data format In case of Flarm RB IGC version connected to LX Zeus its flights will be stored to Flarm SD card without any Zeus interaction 8 3 1 1 Downloading Colibri II flights After termination of the process described in 8 3 1 downloading of flights can start Downloading of flights stored in Colibri II is possible exclusively after using of USB stick The procedure...

Page 52: ...next power on of Flarm So power LX Zeus off and new on to download the flight 8 3 2 Colibri II power ON and OFF management Colibri II will switch ON immediately after Zeus will receive power and will not switch immediately OFF after Zeus will loose power Colibri II will switch OFF automatically after the unit will recognize not flying condition for about 15 minutes Close before switching off some ...

Page 53: ...he vario unit can be spitted into two parts connected via cable 9 2 Electrical installation This part of installation is easy and doesn t need any specialists The system receives its power via two power lines which should be connected to 12V glider power source and ground Red wire is 12V and blue wire is Ground A 2 pole plastic connector which is positioned approximately 20 cm from the unit casing...

Page 54: ...LX Zeus February 5 2013 54 See 3 1 4 to learn how to connect SC external switch Speaker output is terminated with one chinch female connector a male connector is part of speaker ...

Page 55: ... simple and easy all what is necessary is to insert CAN marked cable in one of two CAN marked plugs The same is valid for first and for second seat Second sat unit comes with two red wires which are terminated with a toggle switch It is recommended to install the switch somewhere in the rear panel as this will make possible to switch off second sat unit during single pilot operation Note All inter...

Page 56: ...to finish AAT in time Req Sp Task speed Speed achieved on task Task Sp Task remaining distance Distance to go until finish Task RD Task delta time Early or late arrival on AAT TDT Empty Nav box will remain empty No designator Wind speed Wind speed calculated by Zeus Wind Sp Wind direction Wind direction calculated by Zeus Wind Dir Air temperature OAT Temp Dist to sel TP APT Distance to TP APT Dist...

Page 57: ...y implemented also in 4 3 version It is important to point out that LX Zeus 4 3 uses a high resolution display which compensate smaller layout significant Due to 100 compatibility with 5 5 inch variant a mixed use in double seated gliders is possible The main differences are as follows display size display resolution layout slightly different push button organisation 2x4 no display backlight inten...

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