LX Zeus 4.3

LX Zeus is a result of continuous development activities carried out by LX Navigation during last decenniums. The complete SW package is developed by LX Navigation team. The system consists of main unit with display, push buttons, rotary switches and a vario unit which can be fitted into any 57 mm standard instrument panel cut out.

“A high end vario navigation system with IGC approved flight recorder - small unit designed for small panels - DG...”

LX Zeus configuration options:

Flarm (optionally ENL and IGC)
AHRS

Features

Flight downloads and all data transfer via USB stick
3 TP files can be active simultaneously
4 x 485 system bus ports - NO NEED FOR SPLITTER
Custom design of graphic page layout (no PC tool needed - directly on the Zeus)
2 GPS inputs to maximize gps security - in flight reliability
3D terrain display
Every push button supports 2 functions delivered by either a short or long press
AHRS (artificial horizon) offered as an integral solution
EOS vario - 57 mm size (IGC flight recorder)
Colibri II as a high level approved flight recorder, incorporated in the system (as a backup logger)
Colibri II as a backup / emergency vario-nav system (in case of lack of battery power)
Simple conversion from landscape to portrait and vice versa
Plug and play connectors
Installation as landscape or portrait
Upgrade from LX 7000 and LX 7007 to Zeus - more...
ICAO(eg UK CAA) charts available - simple installation via USB stick
Supports Rogersdata ICAO charts!

Software

Infinite number of NAV BOXES
Custom graphic layout
3 main screens (APT, TP, TSK)
Every main screen has a SUBPAGE (Airport information and glide path - terrain view)
Software (Linux based) developed entirely by LX Navigation
Data transfer via USB stick
3 TP (.cup) files can be active simultaneously
Import TSK files (.cup)
World terrain maps preloaded
Update via USB stick - no password needed
Automatic task declaration from Zeus to the EOS or Colibri II

Hardware

2 computers (embedded ARM Cortex and microcontroller)
4 x 485 system bus ports (No need for splitter)
2 x CAN ports
2 x GPS ports (Colibri II and Flarm)
2 x Flarm display ports
1 x OAT port
1 x SD interface
1 x USB port A size
8 push buttons and 2 rotary switches
8 gb storage memory
Bluetooth (Eos)
Voice module (Eos)
Built in rechargeable battery serves two hours of autonomy (Eos)

Accessories

Second seat unit
Remote stick (LX Joy)
AHRS
Compass module
Flarm RB, MB
Flarm color or led display
Flaps sensor

Display

Color display 4.3 inch
Resolution 800 x 480
High intensity adjustable backlight
Absolute antiglare
Extended temperature range

Size & power consumption

Size: 136 x 83 mm; (cut out templates)
Cut out drawings ; Cut out dxf and dwg
Zeus power consumption 300 mA at 12V

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