LX Navigation Zeus Second Seat Repeater is connected to the master unit via the CAN bus (it does not matter which connector on LX Zeus is used). The connection includes power and data communication for the second seat. This means that the second seat unit does not need an additional power supply. An external toggle switch makes it possible to switch off the unit during single pilot operation. Otherwise all commands are the same as for the main unit. GPS inputs on the second seat unit do not work and so DO NOT connect GPS sources to the sockets on the second seat (Colibri II, Flarm). Also, the Flarm display connectors are not used.M
All LX Zeus sizes (2.8, 4.3, 5.5 and 7.0) can be used as second seat units. The first and second seat units can have different screen sizes.
Note Flarm, LX Eos, Colibri II, Voice module and Magnetic Compass should be connected to the first seat.
Connecting Vario Indicator and LX Remote Stick
The vario indicator (this cannot be a USB D unit) and/or LX Remote Stick for second seat should be connected to the 485 bus of the second seat device. Both vario indicators and LX Remote Stick are compatible with existing units connected to LX 7000/7007. The Remote doesn’t require any setup.
Secondary Vario Indicator setup
The function of the vario indicator connected to the second seat unit should be defined under Setup > Indicators on second seat LX Zeus. Indicators (upper and lower indicator) on the second seat vario can be adjusted from the LX Zeus second seat. Automatic SC switching and external switch mode cannot be adjusted from the second seat unit.
Connecting LX Eos repeater to LX Zeus on second seat
To connect a LX Eos repeater to a LX Zeus in the second seat, simply connect units with the CAN cable, which is supplied with LX Eos repeater unit, using the CAN ports on both units.
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Interaction LX Zeus – LX Zeus Second Seat
LX Zeus fitted in the front seat and LX Zeus situated in second seat are two units with identical HW configuration, but the second seat unit is prepared to play a slave role in most cases. (The initialization of the second seat system is done during the production process at the factory.) The units are connected via a CAN bus using a single CAN cable. In general, the second seat unit does more or less an independent job but it receives all navigation and air data from the master. All secondary interfaces relating to the second unit, such as a LX Remote Stick, etc., should be connected to the second seat unit.
The Following Parameters Are Exchanged Between Both Units:
Item
To first seat
To second seat
Automatic
Manual
Sec. pilot name
Y
Y
Sec. pilot mass
Y
Y
TSK /TP/APT exchange
Y
Y
Y
Team code
Y
Y
Y
Logger setting
Y
Y
TSK / TP / APT Exchange
The TSK / TP / ATP information can be exchanged from first to second seat and vice versa. The pilot, who wants to send the task / turnpoint / airport, should press the Zoom rotary knob and then select screen button Send task / Send TP / Send APT. The other LX Zeus will receive it immediately. Also, LX Zeus will send the whole task with its statistics, moved zones, limitations etc. When a task is sent from second seat to first seat the declaration is also sent to LX Eos, Colibri II.
Downloading Flights From Second Seat
Downloading flights is possible only from the first seat unit.
Why LX Navigation?
LX Navigation is one of the oldest glider navigation brands. Its founders started experimenting with glider computers way back in the 70's and the Company has been working on improving your flight performance ever since.
Throughout the last 40 years or so it has been working on instruments that most pilots will have used at some time. In fact our equipment can be found in almost any gliding club!
LX Navigation equipment has always been ground–breaking.
