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LXNAV RS485-CAN Remote Control Stick
Instruction Manual

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 its products and to make changes in the content of this material without the obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

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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 replacements will be made at no charge to the customer for parts and labor, the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized 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, the 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

Functionality

Diameter of command handles

Shapes

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 an additional converter on S-type variometers. The standard version has four colored 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 colors (blue, white, yellow, and red) must be inserted into the spring terminals of the RS485 splitter or CAN-485 Remote adapter. Be careful,  to connect the correct wire to the pin, which is marked with the same color.

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 the RS485 bus directly through spring terminals on the RS485 splitter.

| If you are installing remote sticks into double seater gliders or aircraft, be careful.
The stick for the rear seat is marked as DS. DS remote stick is programmed to control repeater unit, which is installed on 2nd seat.
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| For detailed description, correct settings, and remote functionality read the user manual for LX90x0 and LX80x0 units.

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.

| The remote stick will not operate until is registered on the device. The remote stick can be registered under a setup-hardware-Remote stick. Registration must be done on each unit (front and back seat).
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| For detailed description, correct settings, and remote functionality read the user manual of S8x and S10x various.

Push to talk – PTT
A coaxial cable labeled “PTT” is wired directly to the 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 the 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 the 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 on the configuration/setup page. Go to  **Setup-

Hardware->Digital inputs.
Please make sure that NONE of the inputs is set to “SC on/off switch” or “SC toggle button”.
However, there is still an option for the customer to have the previous version of the remote stick, where the “SC” cable should be wired to a 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 purposes. Such remote has four additional wires with the label “IN: WHITE, OUT: RED” where two white wires should be wired to positive and negative potential in a glider, and the second pair of red wires go to the trim driver. Polarity is not important, if the trimmer has the 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 the electric starters on internal engines.
The remote has a red momentary button for starting engines on the ground or in the air. The button is in a normally open configuration and makes contact when it is pressed. Coaxial cable is separated from other wires and labeled as “Starter” and should be wired to engine control unit as stated in their manual.

Functions

RS485 (LX90x0, LX80x0)

The function button (Fn) has customizable functionality, which can be set by the user in the Setup– >Hardware–>Remote menu.

CAN (S8x, S10x)

Dimensions

Dimensions

Slanted insert

Mounting screws (DIN 916/ISO 4029 M 3 x 6)

Revision history

LXNAV d.o.o.
Kidrioeva 24, SI-3000 Celje, Slovenia
T: +386 592 334 00 I F:+386 599 335 22 I info@Ixnay.com
www.lxnay.com

References

• LXNAV Gliding

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