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LX7007 pro IGC
V1.0
Variometer and GPS-Navigation System
Draft
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 Contents 1 GENERAL...........................................................................................................................................................................4 1.1 TECHNICAL DATA...........................................................................................................................................................4 1.2 ROTARY SWITCHES AND KEYS (BUTTONS) .....................................................
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 2.2.6.1 Statistics during flight ....................................................................................................................................................... 41 2.2.6.2 Statistics after flight........................................................................................................................................................... 42 2.3 VARIOMETER AND ALTIMETER.........................................................
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 1 General The instrument consists of two units, the LX 7007 DU main unit, and the LX 7007 AU LCD Vario indicator unit. The 80mm diameter (3") main unit LX 7007 DU is fitted with an integral 12 channel GPS receiver and a high resolution display with 160x240 pixels. The 57 mm diameter (2 1/4") LX 7007 AU is a new design with its own integral micro processor and communicates with the LX 7007 DU via the RS 485 system bus. Optionally, additional LX digital
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 1.2 Rotary switches and keys (buttons) The following controls are mounted on the front face of the LX7007 DU • Four rotary selector switches • Six push buttons The LX7007AU is an indicator only and has no controls; the displayed information being controlled from the LX7000DU ENTER button START/ON button ESC/OFF button VOLUME selector MODE selector UP/DOWN selector ZOOM selector MC button BALLAS
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 1.2.2 MODE selector (rotary switch) The mode selector is used to change modes of operation. This switch has the highest priority in the system. Whenever it is operated, a mode change will occur. 1.2.3 UP/DOWN selector (rotary switch) This rotary switch has a lower priority than the mode selector switch and is active all the time in the selected mode. It is mainly used for selecting sub menus during navigation and to scroll in the edit menu. 1.2.4 ENTER bu
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 2 Operating modes The LX 7007 PRO IGC has 7 modes or main menus. All of them are selectable directly by rotating the MODE switch. The diagram shows the menu (mode) structure of LX 7007 PRO IGC. ⇐MODE ⇒ GPS NEAR APT TP TSK STAT SETUP ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓ ⇓
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 2.1.1.1 QNH RES (QNH and Safety Altitude) Input Procedure: • Use the UP/DOWN selector to choose the item it is required to change (QNH, MG.VAR, ALT.R. or BUGS) • Press ENTER • Use UP/DOWN to select the value required and press ENTER to input it • Once all changes are complete, press ESC top return to SETUP menu QNH: Using this feature it is possible to offset the altitude datum, which could have changed due to pressure changes during the flight.
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 Note!: The instrument is cabable of storing up to 30 different pilot's names. Each pilot's name, which can be password protected, can have different flight information programmed into it. This is useful if one likes to fly with a custom polar, fly the glider in different configurations, or fly in decentralized competitions, Online-Contest, Barron-Hilton- Cup, etc. For more information on configuring pilot names see 3.4.1, and for for
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 K-RECORD: This record can be used to store non-essential flight parameters and is not active by default. It should not be activated unless the IGC record format is fully understood. If required to be activated, the J-Record (see below) will select the flight parameters that are stored in the K-Record. NEAR TP INT: This setting enables the fixing rate set by the B-Record to be increased close to a turnpoint to ensure that a fix is obtained in the obse
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 2.1.1.3 INIT The following parameters can be set using this option. • VARIO FIL: This sets the time constant of the vario from 0.5sec up to 5 secs; the default setting is 2.0 secs • S.V. : S.V. means Smart Vario, giving four levels of dynamic damping of the vario indication and off. • VARIO INT: This setting defines integration period for the averager in sec
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 2.1.1.4 DISPLAY This option sets the contrast of the LC display. The actual contrast can vary with viewing angle, ambient light level and temperature. The contrast is changed by rotating the UP/DOWN selector. Default contrast setting is 50%. 2.1.1.5 TRANSFER This option initiates the transfer of data between the instrument and a connected PC, PDA, LX 20 or Colibri. Data transfer is started by pressing ENTER with TRANSFER selected. A dialog
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 2.1.2 SETUP of Options Requiring Access by Password, After entering the password, 96990, a further 21 system settings are available. During flight the password is not required, which means that when ENTER is selected in the Password option during flight, the LX 7007 PRO IGC goes immediately into the following setup menu! 2.1.2.1 AS SELECT (selection of airspace section) The unit is able to store up to 6 sections (0 up to 5) of airspace, which means p
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 TP-QUICK POINT – AUTO When SELECT: OFF is selected, the actual position will not be selected for navigation When SELECT: ON is selected, the actual position will be selected automatically and displayed in the navigation page. NEAR RADIUS The setting has nothing to do with the setting described in LOGGER. The LX 7007 PRO IGC has a very useful feature named “Simple task” which is active when a regular task is not set. When the instrument detects t
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 • A21: Orientation ( Options: TO NEXT, RAD.1. TP, and USER VALUE). If TO NEXT or RAD.1.TP are selected, then AUTO is also displayed not permitting any rotation. If USER VALUE is selected, the sector can be rotated. • A1: First angle • R1: Radius of the sector having angle A1, e.g. 3km for the FAI photo sector. • A2: Like A1, used for creating combined sectors. • R2: Like R1, also used for combined sectors
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 Start 1: not valid with start Start 2: valid with start Start 3: valid with start Start 4: not valid with start It is therefore recommended that the graphics page is displayed during the start procedure to ensure that a good start is achieved. Other possible options for the setting of A21 are: • RAD.1.TP: This type of start sector was used in the 1999 World Gliding Championships in Bayreuth. A radius is drawn from the first turn point, through the
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 Note!: All the examples discussed are intended to explain the programming procedures and present capability of the LX 7007 PRO IGC and do not claim to be comprehensive. Each competition will have its own rules regarding the definition of sectors, which can be found in the particular competition rules. In case of doubt, the rules defined in the FAI Sporting Code Section 3 should be used. In most national decentralised championships, FAI-badg
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 Note!: While the combined sector is used in many National competitions, it is emphasised that for record flights, FAI badges, 1000/2000km-diplomas and for the Barron-Hilton-Cup, only the FAI 90 °-photo sector is valid! 2.1.2.3.3 FINISH ZONE This setting defines the FINISH ZONE or Line. Highlight the FINISH ZONE with the cursor and on pressing ENTER, a similar screen as for the previous settings is displayed, except that there are only two options
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 2.1.2.4 WARNINGS - Airspace Penetration and Height Warnings The LX 7007 pro IGC monitors the glider’s position both horizontally and vertically in relation to SUA, and will give both an acoustic and visual warning prior to the airspace being penetrated. The warning will be activated a specified number of seconds before entering the airspace – Warn me xxx seconds before, where XXX is the desired input between 20 and 600 seconds. The default value
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LX 7007 pro IGC V1.0 Apr.2005 Note!: Use the DISMISS function to temporarily deactivate individual airspace warnings. All warnings can be reinstated using the RESET WARNINGS command in the SETUP/Warnings screen. ALTITUDE warnings can be setup in a similar way and inform the pilot that he is approaching pre-selected altitude limits. The warning altitude is always above MSL (Mean Sea Level). The warning will be activated at a specific time before reaching the altitude limitation
