User Manual XC Tracer Maxx
Rev 02 4.6.2020
Quick Start Guide
Fix the vario on the cockpit or on your thigh. Press the red button and wait until beep-beep, then
release the button. At first only the logo appears, after a few seconds the preset screen appears.
As long as the vario is searching for GPS satellites, the word GPS will flash in the upper right
corner. As soon as a GPS fix is available, the battery symbol is displayed and you can start. You can
change the screen by a short push on the button. You can change the volume level by double-
clicking on the button. After landing, switch the vario off by pressing the button until you hear beep-
beep, then release the button.
If you want to change the settings: press the button twice in quick succession and hold it down for a
second on the second click. To get to the desired setting press the button once briefly; with a long
press select/change the setting. The vario is preset to beep only when flying. But you can set this
as you wish.
If you want to download the tracks or change the configuration file then connect XC Tracer Maxx to
your computer with the included USB-C cable. Now switch on the vario and the SD card of XC
Tracer Maxx will appear on the computer as a USB hard drive. Now you can download tracks,
change settings in the config file, or copy new firmware updates to the SD card. The new firmware
is installed as soon as you switch off the vario. Please note that this can take a while when updating
firmware for FLARM or uploading a FLARM obstacle database.
WARNING: Charge the battery with the USB cable on the PC or on a 5V charger. Only a 5V
connection / charger may be used, do not use Fast Charge / Quick Charge / Super Charge /
Turbo Power or whatever. If a voltage higher than 5V is used while charging, the electronics will be
destroyed. Never use a cheap charger; this can damage your XC Tracer Maxx.
We accept no responsibility for damage which occurs when not using the correct voltage for
charging!
