lxnav LX90x0 CAN Remote Control Stick Instruction Manual
- May 15, 2024
- lxnav
Table of Contents
lxnav LX90x0 CAN Remote Control Stick
Important Notices
The LXNAV CAN Remote is designed for VFR use only. All information is
presented for reference
only. It is ultimately the pilot’s responsibility to ensure the aircraft is
being flown in accordance with the manufacturer’s aircraft flight manual. The
LXNAV CAN Remote must be installed in accordance with applicable airworthiness
standards according to the country of registration of the aircraft.
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
organisation of such changes or improvements.
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Notes with a red triangle describe procedures that are critical and may result in loss of data or any other critical situation.
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Limited Warranty
This LXNAV CAN Remote 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 option, 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, 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.
Packing list
When ordering, user should specify how the Remote will be used. With two different communication protocols available, we have to supply suitable adapters.
RS485 (LX90x0, LX80x0)
- LXNAV Remote stick
- RS485 splitter
- Hex key
CAN (S8x, S10x)
- LXNAV Remote stick
- CAN-485 Remote adapter
- CAN splitter S8x cable
- Hex key
Technical Data
- Power input 8-18V DC
- Consumption at 12 V: 60mA
- Weight 300g
Versions
DIMENSIONS
Codes:
18 – 18,5mm (LS)
19 – 19,3mm (DG, LAK, Schempp-Hirth)
20 – 20mm (LS, Stemme, Apis, EB29)
22 – 22mm (Jantar)
24 – 24mm (Alexander Schleicher, Pipistrel Taurus, Silent, EB28, JS3)
25 – 25,4mm (JS1)
Custom remotes:
16 – 16,2mm
18-3 – 18,3mm
SHAPES
Codes:
L – left handed
S – symmetrical
R – right handed
ANGLE
Codes:
U – Upright
B – Beveled
TOP BOARD options
Codes:
FN key – Standard version with FN keyboard
S – STARTER
T – Trim
SEAT
Codes:
F – Front seat
DS – Double seater
OXY (Oxygen saturation sensor)
Oximeter measures pilot’s oxygen saturation and heart rate.
Codes:
O – Oxygen saturation sensor installed
Installation
Remote can be used with LX90x0/LX80x0 navigation units as well as with S8x and
S10x standalone variometers.
Both Remotes are the same, the only difference is additional converter on S
type variometers.
Standard version has four coloured wires and one shielded cable for PTT
although early versions of Remotes have additional cable for speed command.
Depending on the selected options there might additional cables or wires.
Power and communication wiring
Four separated wires with unique colours (blue, white, yellow and red) must be
inserted into
spring terminals of RS485 splitter or CAN-485 Remote adapter. Be careful, to
connect correct
wire to pin, which is marked with same colour.
Figure 1 : Spring terminals on RS485 splitter for LX90x0/LX80x0 navigation units
Figure 2 : Spring terminals on RS485-CAN Remote adapter for S8x/S10x variometers
RS485 (LX90x0, LX80x0)
LXNAV remote stick is connected to RS485 bus directly through spring terminals on RS485 splitter.
If you are installing remote stick into double seater gliders or aircraft, be
careful.
Stick for rear seat is marked as DS. DS remote stick is programmed to control
repeater unit, which is installed on 2nd seat.
CAN (S8x, S10x)
LXNAV remote stick is connected to CAN bus through 485-CAN Remote adapter.
Spring
terminals are wired to remote and SUB D9 connector to S8x cable set via
enclosed CAN Splitter S8x cable.
Remote stick will not operate, until is registered on device. Remote stick can be registered under setup-hardware-Remote stick. Registration must be done on each unit (front and back seat).
Push to talk – PTT
Coaxial cable labeled “PTT” is wired directly to PTT button and is independent
of other
remote’s functionality. It should be wired to VHF radio as per their
installation manual. Shield usually goes to ground and center wire to pin on
radio connector.
Speed command – SC
We have been working very hard to simplify the remote stick so that we can
have the same functionality but use fewer cables. The new version of LXNAV
remote stick comes without the standard SC cable but the functionality is
still available.
With the new stick, there is no more need to solder these wires to the vario
wiring loom. The SC function is programmable through LX90x0/LX80x0/S8x/S10x.
To make the SC function work with the new stick, please check the SC setting
in the configuration/setup page. Go to Setup- >Hardware->Digital inputs
Please make sure that NONE of inputs is set to “ SC on/off switch” or “SC
toggle button “.
Although there is possibility for the customer to have previous version of
remote stick, where “SC ” cable should be wired to V5 or S8x cable
set, depending on the instrument used.
Wiring of function switches
Trim switch
Remote can be ordered with 3 position momentary switch for trimming purpose. Such remote has four additional wires with label “ IN:WHITE, OUT:RED” where two white wires should be wired to positive and negative potential in glider, and the second pair of red wires go to trim driver. Polarity is not important, if trimmer has wrong moving direction simply switch one pair of wires between them and the direction will be reversed.
Starter button
This option is for gliders with electric starter on internal engines. Remote has red momentary button for starting engines on the ground or in the air. Button is in normally open configuration and makes contact when it is pressed. Coaxial cable is separated from other wires and labelled as “ Starter ” and should be wired to engine control unit as stated in their manual.
Functions
RS485 (LX90x0, LX80x0)
Function button (Fn) is
customisable button, which functionality can be set by the user in **Setup–
Hardware–>Remote** menu.
CAN (S8x, S10x)
Dimensions
Normal insert
Slanted insert
Mounting screws (DIN 916/ISO 4029 M 3 x 6)
Ordering
Each remote stick has its own generic code, which is generated according to chapter 4
ORDERING CODE
LX REMOTE ORDERING CODE
| |
---|---|---
| Connectivity| Diameters| Shapes| Angles| Top
board| Seat| SpO2
STICK| 485
CAN| 16
18
19
20
22
24
25| L
S
R| U
B| FN
S
T| F
DS| O
Example :
You need a remote for LX9000, that is 24mm; is right shaped with upright angle and has a trim on top and is for the front seat, with oxygen saturation SpO2 sensor STICK-485-24-R-U-T-F-O is the CODE.
Revision history
| Rev | Date | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | April 2018 | Added chapter 1, 3, 6 and 7 |
| 2 | May 2020 | Added chapte7 |
| 3 | January 2021 | Style update |
| 4 | February 2021 | Updated chapter 7 |
| 5 | May 2021 | Added chapters 5.2 and 5.4.2 |
Updated chapter 7
6| May 2021| Combined manuals for RS485 and CAN versions of Remote
7| January 2024| Added chapter 8
8| February 2024| Updated chapter 4.
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