LX8000 version 0.96 April 2008
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Temperature offset
The LX8000 is supplied with an external outside air temperature (OAT) sensor. With offset
setting it we will correct static error of temperature measurement.
There is another input called VARIO PRIORITY. When this input is activated by
grounding the appropriate wire, the unit will change over to Vario immediately.
This input wire is set open (not grounded) as a factory default on delivery
5.1.13.2 Indicator 1 – Indicator 4
The LCD vario indicator is a part of LX 8000 vario unit. An unlimited number of secondary
vario indicators can be also connected to the system using the 485 system bus. The LX 8000
provides 4 different sets of data that can be displayed on the vario indicators. This means
that up to 4 indicators can be set to display different information; any further connected
indicators are simple repeaters. Each LCD indicator is set up from the following menu:
An LCD vario indicator consists of:
• Needle
• Two numerical displays (upper and lower)
• Labels and indicators
These following functions can be set (see next picture):
• Needle: vario needle (Vario, SC, Netto or Relative)
• SC Ring: Displays speed command at all times
• Upper Numeric Display: Upper line, the parameter displayed can be configured in
both Vario and SC modes
• Vario Mode Indicator: Shows current flight mode (vario or speed command)
• Lower Numeric Display: Lower line, the parameter displayed can be configured in
both Vario and SC modes
The labels will automatically be displayed depending on the current function. The BAT
warning will be displayed when the supply voltage is below 11 volts.