Power Mouse Manual English Ver0107
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PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 PowerMouse The FlarmMouse successor Version 1.07 LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel +386 592 33 400 fax +386 599 33 522 info@lxnav.com • www.lxnav.com Page 1 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 1 2 3 4 5 Important Notices 1.1 7 3 Limited Warranty 3 Packing Lists Basics 4 5 3.1 LXNAV PowerMouse at a Glance 3.1.1 LXNAV PowerMouse Features 3.1.2 Interfaces 3.1.3 Options 3.1.4 Technical Data System Description 4.1 4.2 4.3 Switching on the Unit Normal operation Bluetooth 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 Installation 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6 April 2018 8 Connecting LXNAV PowerMouse Connecting Antennas USB port Wiring 5.4.1.1 PowerMouse PORT1 and PORT2 pinout (RJ45) 5.4.1.2 PowerMouse RF connector side description 5.4.1.3 PowerMouse – FlarmView 5.4.1.4 PowerMouse – FlarmLED 5.4.1.5 PowerMouse – FlarmLED – Oudie 5.4.1.6 PowerMouse – FlarmView – Sxxx Vario 5.4.1.7 PowerMouse – LX9xxx – FlarmView 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 12 Firmware Update 13 Revision History 18 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 Firmware update via USB port (USB stick) Change PowerMouse settings PowerMouse configuration by using FlarmTool Saving flight on the USB stick Page 2 of 18 13 13 14 17 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 1 Important Notices The LXNAV PowerMouse system is designed for VFR use only as an aid to prudent navigation. All information is presented for reference only. 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. A Yellow triangle is shown for parts of the manual which should be read carefully and are important for operating the LXNAV PowerMouse system. Notes with a red triangle describe procedures that are critical and may result in loss of data or any other critical situation. A bulb icon is shown when a useful hint is provided to the reader. 1.1 Limited Warranty This LXNAV PowerMouse 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. April 2018 © 2018 LXNAV. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 2 Packing Lists • • • • • • PowerMouse Dipole FlarmAntenna 2nd Dipole FlarmAntenna is optional USB stick Flarm power supply cable FlarmView/FlarmLED (Optional) Page 4 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 3 Basics 3.1 LXNAV PowerMouse at a Glance PowerMouse is standalone PowerFlarm® with external GPS antenna, USB socket and internal Bluetooth module. It’s a collision avoidance device, designed for gliders as well as for other participants in the air. FLARM® is in widespread use and features include: • • • • • • • • • • • Display of nearby Flarm traffic with warning visually and acoustically of approaching other aircraft or fixed obstacles (where database has been installed) intelligent motion prediction which minimizes nuisance alarms and supports situational awareness integration with over 50 compatible products by other manufacturers (e.g. PDA moving maps) through open serial port protocol USB socket for easy uploads and downloads, IGC-format flight recording and OLC-approval based on award-winning original FLARM® design, endorsed by FAI, IGC/OSTIV and EASA (AMC Part 21, Part M) optional diamond-level IGC-approval with/without engine noise sensor (ENL) a typical radio range that can be verified with online radio range analyser powerful 72-channel high-precision uBlox NEO8-GPS module full compatibility with wide range of Flarm-licensed products operation on a license-free radio band, not based on transponder technology small size and simple installation PowerMouse is available in 4 variants: 1. PowerMouse with Flight recorder (Not approved by IGC), with enabled SAR (search and rescue) function 2. PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds) and SAR function 3. PowerMouse with IGC approved Flight recorder (Up to Diamonds), Engine noise sensor and SAR function 4. RFB – second Flarm antenna (dual antenna diversity) -available for all versions (Not IGC, IGC and IGC ENL) Page 5 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 3.1.1 LXNAV PowerMouse Features • • • • • • • USB stick socket for configuration of Flarm, firmware update or storing IGC flights IGC flight recorder (Up to Diamond level) Optionally preloaded obstacles (where databases are available) – Obstacles are not any freer of charge. Expandable to all standard Flarm displays Designed for FlarmView Low current consumption Second Flarm antenna 3.1.2 Interfaces • • • Two Standard Flarm/IGC port on RJ45 with serial RS232 interface USB Port Bluetooth Default baud rate of PowerMouse is set to 19200bps. In case, that you have any problems with Flarm indicator (FlarmView), please check baud rate setting on it. 3.1.3 Options One or more external Flarm Displays can be connected (FlarmView/FlarmLED) 3.1.4 Technical Data • • • • Power input 8-36 V DC Consumption 1.02W (85mA @12V) excl. power for USB stick Weight 160 g 55mm x 90mm x 25mm Page 6 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 4 System Description 4.1 Switching on the Unit Unit is switched on automatically, when it gets valid power supply from either PORT1 or PORT2 RJ45 connector. 4.2 Normal operation PowerMouse goes into normal operating mode, when it receives signals from enough GPS satellites. Then the device becomes visible to and receives data from other FLARM devices. 4.3 Bluetooth To connect to the PowerMouse via Bluetooth, you must search on a PDA/Smartphone for Bluetooth enabled devices in range. Click PAIR or CONNECT to connect to the PowerMouse. Device will appear as LXNAV-FPM-(5-digit serial). Device doesn’t require any pairing password. Bluetooth is always ON and cannot be configured. Purpose of Bluetooth is to send Flarm objects to the other Bluetooth device. Page 7 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 5 Installation PowerMouse can be installed behind the instrument panel. 5.1 Connecting LXNAV PowerMouse LXNAV PowerMouse is connected to DC power supply using PF POWER 12 VDC cable. Red wire goes to + positive and blue wire goes to – ground. External indicator can be connected via a splitter or directly to the other port. Instrument has no internal fuse. 3A external fuse is required! 5.2 Connecting Antennas PowerMouse has 4 connectors for different antennas. Two SMA connectors (A and B) are for Flarm Antennas. GPS connector serves for GPS antenna and BT connector for Bluetooth antenna. Following Flarm Antennas are available: • Short Dipole (90°) lambda/4 • Long dipole (90°) lambda/2 • Flat folded dipole • Classic dipole • Antenna with ground plate For better range, Flarm antennas must be positioned vertically. For additional information about installation you may have a look at: https://flarm.com/wp-content/uploads/man/FTD-041-Application-Note-FLARMAntenna-Installation.pdf 1x Flarm Flat dipole antenna is included in the package. When you buy RFB option, the second Flat dipole antenna is included as well. Page 8 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 5.3 USB port USB port serves as a SD card on other Flarm devices (FlarmMouse). Advantage of the USB is, that you can install PowerMouse behind the panel and connect USB extension cable to the front panel. User can use it for: • Updating PowerMouse • Changing PowerMouse settings (flarmcfg.txt) • Downloading flights USB is active only when the device is powered ON. 5.4 Wiring 5.4.1.1 PowerMouse PORT1 and PORT2 pinout (RJ45) Pin 8 Pin number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Pin 1 Description + Power input + Power input 3.0V Indicator power output Ground Data output (TX) Data input (RX) - Power input - Power input Pins 1 and 2 of PORT1 and PORT2 are connected together internally. Pins 7 and 8 of PORT1 and PORT2 are connected together internally. Page 9 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 5.4.1.2 PowerMouse RF connector side description Bluetooth Antenna port PowerFLARM Port B PowerFLARM Port A GPS Antenna port Connector description Bluetooth Antenna port GPS Antenna port PowerFLARM Port A PowerFLARM Port B Connector type MCX SMC SMA SMA 5.4.1.3 PowerMouse – FlarmView FlarmView cable FlarmView Page 10 of 18 PF POWER 12VDC cable PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 5.4.1.4 PowerMouse – FlarmLED FlarmLED PF POWER 12VDC cable FlarmView cable 5.4.1.5 PowerMouse – FlarmLED – Oudie RJ gender changer Flarm Splitter FlarmLED FlarmView cable PF POWER 12VDC cable Page 11 of 18 OUDIE Oudie power PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 5.4.1.6 PowerMouse – FlarmView – Sxxx Vario FlarmView cable S7-GPS-PF GPS port of S8x/S10x/S7 vario FlarmView 5.4.1.7 PowerMouse – LX9xxx – FlarmView FlarmView FlarmView cable LX5PF cable LXxxxx Page 12 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 6 Firmware Update 6.1 Firmware update via USB port (USB stick) This Method is the easiest one and therefore preferred. The firmware update will be executed, when the system finds the file named flarm_x*.fw (x= version nr.) on the USB stick root. This file can be downloaded at www.flarm.com. Update procedure: • Switch off the Flarm and insert the USB stick. • Now switch on the device • The procedure will start automatically, it takes about one minute. • When ready, switch off the Flarm • Please delete the firmware file from the USB stick after the update Updating the obstacle database: The firmware update will be executed, when the system finds a file with the extension *.obs. on the USB stick root. The procedure runs identically to the firmware update and takes a few minutes. Please delete the obstacle file from the USB stick after the update. All data must be in the USB stick root directory. Folders and subfolder are not allowed. Names of the files shall not be changed. FLARM Tools is used only for Classic FLARM and in not compatible with PowerMouse. 6.2 Change PowerMouse settings Settings of you PowerMouse and declaration of flights can easily be performed by using a configuration file, which is read by the Flarm during the boot process (flarmcfg.txt). Some tools for a simple writing of such configuration files can be found in the web, here one example: www.segelflug-software.de/flarmcfg/. The configuration can also be performed with PC programs like SeeYou or PDA solutions like ConnectME and Pocket StrePla. Page 13 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 6.3 April 2018 PowerMouse configuration by using FlarmTool PowerMouse can be configured by Flarm Tool software which can be downloaded here: https://flarm.com/support/firmware-updates/download-firmware/ Page 14 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 Create Config file: • • Run Flarm Tool Click on the button: Tools ->Create Config File • Create new Config file or Edit existing config file Page 15 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 • Set device settings – Flight Recording • Set device settings - Advanced settings ICAO HEX code must be entered in case if you have an ADSB module that PowerMouse ignores the transponder on board! Page 16 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 • 6.4 April 2018 Press Save, which will create a flarmcfg.txt file. Saving flight on the USB stick The last 20 flights will be downloaded at every switching on (only if the USB stick is inserted). If there are already some of the 20 flights on the USB stick, they will not be downloaded again. That means: if you have been flying a lot without downloading flights, the download procedure will take some time, so don’t switch off. To download one flight after landing perform the following procedure: Wait a 3 minute after landing. Then switch off power for at least 5 sec. Insert the USB stick (in case it’s not already inside) and switch on again. The collision avoidance functionality does not depend on the status of the USB stick (inserted or not) Page 17 of 18 PowerMouse Version 1.07 April 2018 7 Revision History November 2017 January 2017 February 2018 March 2018 April 2018 April 2018 Initial release of this manual New chapter 3 Flarm Tools removed from manual Added chapter 4.3, Updated chapter 5 Added chapters 5.2, 6.3 Added chapters 5.3, 5.4.1.2 Page 18 of 18
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