lxnav RS485 Bridge Installation Guide

INSTALLATION MANUAL
LXNAV RS485 to
RS232 bridge
Version 2.10

Important Notices

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. LXNAV reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content of this material without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

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1.1 Limited Warranty
This LXNAV product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, LXNAV will, at its sole discretion, repair or replace any components 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 EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
IN NO EVENT SHALL LXNAV BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you. LXNAV retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software, or to offer a full refund of the purchase price, at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local LXNAV dealer or contact LXNAV directly.

Installations

2.1 Packing Lists

• 485 to232 bridge
• Pair of spring locks for RS485 splitter

2.2 Basics
LXNAV RS485 to Rs232 bridge (Bridge) is connected to the RS485 bus through a RS485 splitter DB9 connector. A RS485 splitter is not part of package. If you don`t have spare port on your RS485 splitter you must order another 485 splitter.

2.3 Installation

The RS485 splitter needs a small modification before the Bridge can be fitted. It is necessary to remove two HEX screws, where the Bridge is to be connected, and replace them with the two spring locks that are in the package.

After that small modification, fixing the Bridge to the RS485 splitter will be very easy.
On the other side of the Bridge there is a RJ12 connector with a standard IGC/FLARM pinout

By default, the Bridge is programmed to stream NMEA data at 4800bps. It streams standard GPS and Flarm data.

2.4 Wirings
The wiring diagrams show the minimum required connection for communication between a LXNAV instrument and a radio or transponder. The user should check the manual of the connected device for any further information.

2.4.1 NMEA bridge
NMEA bridge can transmit stanradr GPS data sentences (GPGGA, GPRMC, GPGSA and GPVTG), Flarm NMEA sentences (PFLAU, PFLAA), and LXNAV NMEA senteces (PLXVF and PLXVS).
2.4.1.1 Oudie

2.4.2 Radios
2.4.2.1 Funkwerk ATR833 /ATR833-II 2.4.2.2 Dittel KRT2
2.4.2.3 Trig TY 91/92 (Obsolete, see trig bridge manual!)

1. TY 91/92 without TC 90 head
2. Trig TY 91/92 with TC90 head Minimum firmware versions for communication between Trig radio and RS485 to RS232 Bridge
   Device| Minimum firmware version
   ---|---
   TY 91/92| 1.5
   TC 90| 1.4
   RS485 to RS232 Bridge| 1.18

2.4.2.4 Becker AR6201 / RT6201
A remote control should be enabled on the Becker radio. Please check the Becker radio’s Manual to see how to enable it.
From Becker manual:

Try to enable “Tandem” mode on the radio itself. To do this, press MDE while turning on the radio. Input password 6435 and press STO. Move to “Configuration” screen with SCN and enable “Tandem” checkbox there. Also, on the “SPKR VOL SRC” select the “Both” option. Now you can turn off the radio (settings are saved on-the-fly) and check if the connection works. If it still doesn’t work or you can’t find the menu items, please specify the exact model of Becker radio (the “PN” label on the device).
Minimum firmware version for communication between Becker and Bridge

1. AR6201 single seater
2. AR6201 twin seater
3.  RT6201 single seater remote control

2.4.3 Transponders
2.4.3.1 Becker BXP6402

2.4.3.2 Trig TT 21/22

Connection of bridge to transponder is not certified, due to not certified altitude, which is distributed from main unit.

2.4.4 Multifunction controllers
2.4.4.1 AIR Control Display 57

Revision History

BXP6402
4| October-15| Modified wirings with separated connectors from Bridge, Wired power ON pins for auto ON functions,
Added chapter 1.5.1.4 Becker AR6201
5| October-15| Cable shields wired to SUBD9 connector housings, Added colours to wires
6| January-16| Instructions for Becker Radio configuration
7| February-16| English correction, trigging the remote head description is added
8| March-16| Added wirings for Becker radios with single and two seater configuration for AR6201 and RT6201
9| June-16| Added wiring for Trig TY91/92 with TOO head
10| July-16| Added version requirements for Trig TY 91/92
11| March-17| Added old color pinouts of Becker wiring v1.0: 2.4.2.4, 2.4.3
12| September-17| Updated ch.2.4.2.4 Added new ch.2.4.1.1
13| August-18| English correction done by JR
14| August-18| Modified wiring for ATR833 in ch.2.4.2.1
15| April-19| Added 2.4.4 (Multifunction controllers) and 2.4.4.1 (AIR Control display 57)
16| December-19| Added version requirements for Becker radios in chapter 2.4.2.4
17| April-20| Updated wiring diagram 2.4.4.1 with color labels
18| November-20| Updated chapter 2.4.3
19| January-21| Updated chapter 2.4.4.1
20| January-21| Style update
21| February-21| Style fixes
22| November-21| Updated chapter 2.4.1
23| October 2023| Updated chapter 2.4.2.3
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References

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