The Smallest flarm with integrated GPS antenna Version 1.0 LXNAV d.o.o. • Kidričeva 24a, 3000 Celje, Slovenia • tel +386 592 33 400 fax +386 599 33 522 info@lxnav.com • www.lxnav.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 1 Important Notices 1.1 2 3 May 2013 3 Limited Warranty 3 Packing Lists Basics 4 5 3.1 LXNAV FlarmMouse at a Glance 3.1.1 LXNAV FlarmMouse Features 3.1.2 Interfaces 3.1.3 Options 3.1.4 Technical Data 4 System Description 7 4.1.1 Push Button 4.2 Switching on the Unit 4.3 Normal operation 4.4 Description of LED’s on FlarmMouse 5 Installation 5.1 5.2 6 7 7 7 7 8 Connecting LXNAV FlarmMouse Wiring 5.2.1.1 FlarmMouse pinout 5.2.1.2 FlarmMouse - FlarmView 5.2.1.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 1 May 2013 Important Notices The LXNAV FlarmMouse 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.
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FlarmMouse Version 1.0 3 May 2013 Basics 3.1 LXNAV FlarmMouse at a Glance FlarmMouse is standalone Flarm® with integrated GPS antenna, Micro SD card. It’s a collision avoidance device, designed for gliders as well as for other participants in the air.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 3.1.1 • • • • • • 3.1.2 • • May 2013 LXNAV FlarmMouse Features Internal SD card for configuration of Flarm, firmware update or storing IGC flights IGC flight recorder (Up To Diamond level) Optionaly preloaded obstacles (where databases are available) – Obstacles are not any more free of charge.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 4 May 2013 System Description 4.1.1 Push Button Push button has only function in case of firmware update using FlarmTool. 4.2 Switching on the Unit Unit is switched on automatically, when get power supply. 4.3 Normal operation FlarmMouse is in normal operating mode, when receives signals from enough GPS satellites. Then became visible for other flarm devices. 4.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 5 May 2013 Installation FlarmMouse can be installed to the top of the instrument panel or below, if cover is not made of carbon. For better range, Flarm antenna must be positioned vertically. 5.1 Connecting LXNAV FlarmMouse LXNAV FlarmMouse is connected to 12V DC power supply using FlarmPower cable. Red wire goes to + positive and blue wire goes to – ground. External indicator is connected via flarm splitter. Instrument has no internal fuse. 3A external fuse is required! 5.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 May 2013 5.2.1.2 FlarmMouse - FlarmView Flarm Splitter FlarmView Flarm Power Supply Cable FlarmMouse 5.2.1.
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FlarmMouse Version 1.0 6 6.1 May 2013 Firmware Update Firmware update via SD-Card 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 SD-card root. This file can be downloaded at www.flarm.com. Update procedure: - Switch off the Flarm and insert the SD-card. - Now switch on the device - the procedure will start automatically, it takes about one minute.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 6.2.1 • • • • • • 6.2.2 May 2013 Method 1: Standard Switch on Flarm (Connect to power) Start the flarmtool on your PC/Notebook (contains current firmware) Now connect the FlarmMouse with PC /Notebook. (via splitter) Connection will establish automatically After confirming license agreements, the update will start.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 6.3 6.3.1 May 2013 Update of the FlarmMouse settings Changing settings via PC Flarmtools Please use the item Settings in the „Flarm“ menu Besides other settings you will find the possibility to set the baud rate of the FlarmMouse (e.g. if you connect it to a V7, you might use a higher baud rate than the default 19200bps) Choose “Navigation and Flarm” under Messages, if you like to have NMEA-data additionally to the Flarm data.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 May 2013 The configuration can also be performed with PC programs like SeeYou or PDA solutions like ConnectME and Pocket StrePla. 6.4 Saving flight on the SD-card The last 20 flights will be downloaded at every switching on (only if the SD card is inserted). If there are already some of the 20 flights on the SD-card, they will not be downloaded again.
FlarmMouse Version 1.0 7 May 2013 Revision History January 2013 May 2013 June 2013 October 2013 Initial release of owner manual Added pinout Added new configuration Ch.5.2.1.4 Added chapter 6.1 - 6.
