User's Manual

User Manual XC Tracer Maxx Rev 01 23.2.2020
Introduction
XC Tracer Maxx is a high-precision GPS variometer with a perfectly readable LCD and
integrated collision warning device FLARM. XC Tracer Maxx transmits twice per second the
position and also the estimated flight path for the next 20 seconds. Other FLARM devices in
the vicinity can then draw conclusions about a possible risk of collision risk. In case of a
possible collision the corresponding FLARM device warns the pilot in the aircraft or
helicopter. XC Tracer Maxx itself does not warn of possible collisions with other aircraft.
Many pilots use XC Tracer flight instruments for long XC flights and for competitions. But
also for pilots with little flying experience an XC Tracer Variometer is the perfect choice. The
lag-free indication of lift / sink rate makes it much easier to find and core thermals than when
using a conventional variometer. All essential flight information is displayed on the LCD. In
addition, data such as airspeed, altitude, climb, course etc. can be transmitted to a mobile
phone, a tablet or an e-reader via Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2.
XC Tracer Maxx is also an IGC logger, the IGC files are approved by the FAI for paragliding
competitions. XC Tracer Maxx has a built-in lithium-polymer battery, fully charged the battery
is good for more than 60 hours of continuous operation. The battery is charged via the
supplied Micro USB cable. The device also has a Bluetooth module. Via Bluetooth Low
Energy 4.2 data such as airspeed, altitude, climb, course etc. can be transferred to a mobile
phone, tablet or e-reader. Please check www.xctracer.com to see which apps need to be
configured with which BLE strings.
Mounting
XC Tracer Maxx uses data from a 9-DOF IMU (9 Degrees Of Freedom Inertial Measurement
Unit), and from a pressure sensor, to compute the real-time climb rate and altitude, avoiding
the undesired time lag that conventional variometers suffer (due to data filtering). For this
reason mount your XC Tracer Maxx in such a way that it moves as little as possible whilst
you’re flying.
It is important that the XC Tracer Maxx moves as little as possible in relation to the harness
during flight. And leave some free space of 4-5cm all around your vario; otherwise the radio
performance may be compromised.
It is therefore important that the XC Tracer Maxx is firmly attached to the cockpit or thigh with
the velcro provided. Mounting on the riser is not ideal.
Switch On/Switch Off
Turn XC Tracer Maxx on by pressing and holding the red button until you hear beep-beep.
Next the battery charge status is indicated by a series of beeps (this feature is described
further below). Up to 2 minutes the system will search for a GPS fix, while only the XC Tracer
logo is displayed on the screen. After a maximum of 2 minutes, the default screen is
displayed, even if no GPS fix was found.