User Manual XC Tracer Maxx
Rev 02 4.6.2020
Introduction
XC Tracer Maxx is a high-precision GPS variometer with a perfectly readable LCD and integrated
collision warning device FLARM. XC Tracer Maxx transmits twice per second the position and also
the estimated flight path for the next 20 seconds. Other FLARM devices in the vicinity can then
draw conclusions about a possible risk of collision risk. In case of a possible collision the
corresponding FLARM device warns the pilot of the other aircraft. XC Tracer Maxx itself does not
warn you of possible collisions with other aircraft.
Many pilots use XC Tracer flight instruments for long XC flights and for competitions. But also for
pilots with little flying experience an XC Tracer Variometer is the perfect choice. The lag-free
indication of lift / sink rate makes it much easier to find and core thermals than when using a
conventional variometer. All essential flight information is displayed on the LCD.
XC Tracer Maxx is also an IGC logger
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the IGC files are approved by the FAI for paragliding
competitions. XC Tracer Maxx has a built-in lithium-polymer battery, fully charged the battery is
good for at least 60 hours of continuous operation. The battery is charged via the supplied USB-C
cable. The device also has a Bluetooth module. Using Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2, data such as
airspeed, altitude, climb, course etc. can be transferred to a mobile phone, tablet or e-reader.
Please check
to see which apps need to be configured with which BLE strings.
Mounting
XC Tracer Maxx uses data from a 9-DOF IMU (9 Degrees Of Freedom Inertial Measurement Unit),
from the GPS and from a pressure sensor, to compute the real-time climb rate and altitude,
avoiding the undesired time lag that conventional variometers suffer from (due to data filtering). For
this reason mount your XC Tracer Maxx in such a way that it moves as little as possible in relation
to the harness during flight.
It is therefore important that the XC Tracer Maxx is firmly attached to the cockpit or thigh with the
velcro provided. Mounting on the riser is not ideal.
Important
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leave 4-5cm free space around your vario; otherwise the performance of the FLARM
beacon may be compromised.
Switch On/Switch Off
The XC Tracer Maxx is switched on by pressing the red button until a "beep-beep" is heard. Then
release the button and the XC Tracer Maxx will start up. After switching on, the battery charge level
is indicated acoustically. 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 flashes in the upper
right corner. As soon as there is a GPS fix, this lettering disappears and the battery symbol is
displayed. Now you can start. You can change the screen by a short push on the button. You can
change the volume by double clicking on it. After landing, switch off the vario by pressing the button
until you hear a beep-beep and the vario is switched off.
