LX Zeus v 3.4.3
10.9.2014
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2.2
System Setup
The parameters set in this section are valid for all pilots and are therefore global.
2.2.1
Units
A huge palette of units can be defined in this menu. By
pressing the TSK/MOVE or SELECT/NEAR buttons you
will press the screen buttons
‘Set metric’ or ‘Set imperial’
and all units will change to metric or imperial.
2.2.2
Glider (glider polar selection)
Nearly all glider polars are stored in the LX Zeus memory.
Additionally to these standard polars it is also possible to
create custom polars, by changing the parameters.
In the glider menu it is possible to add all information about
glider such as:
Competition ID
Registration number
Equipment weight
Polar 1, Polar 2 (not possible from sec. seat unit)
Speed indicator settings
Flaps position settings
TE level (not possible from second seat unit)
TE filter
Polar 2 is very usable if you have a glider with different wingspan (example: ASG 29
– 15 m, ASG 29 – 18
m). After Zeus is turned on, an option to select your polar will appear.
2.2.2.1
Speed indicator settings
The user can adjust speed markings of IAS indicator on
Zeus.
2.2.2.2
Flaps position settings
For gliders with flaps, Zeus offers an indicator on the
screen that will remind pilot to change flap position. User
must define speeds and number of positions in this menu.
An indicator can be selected in Layout as a Flap position
indicator or as a Navbox
– Recommended flap position.