The popular LXNAV S80 and S8 standalone varios now have a new CLUB variant available. If you need a standalone variometer, with all the same connectivity, upgradeability and accuracy as the S80/S8, but without the need for airspace, tasks, pilot profiles and remote inputs (airbrake, undercarriage warnings etc), then the S80/S8 Club is the choice for you. Built with the exact same hardware as for the S80/S8, these units can be upgraded to include any of the above features as a software upgrade - meaning it can be upgraded to full S80/S8 functionality at any point in the future. They can also be upgraded to include AHRS, bluetooth functionality just like the S80/S8.
The S8 is a 57mm diameter unit. For the 80mm variant, you need the S80.
Software options
- Airspace Indication
- AHRS Indication
- TSK Navigation
- Digital Inputs
- Pilot Profiles
More Information
Main Features
- ARM Cortex-M4 processor running on 160MHz
- 2.5'' QVGA sunlight readable screen with 1200nits
- QVGA (320*240pixels) sunlight readable display
- Digital temperature compensated pressure sensors for altitude and airspeed
- inertial platform 3 axis digital +-8g accelerometer, 3 gyroscopes (for inertial vario, AHRS and wind calculation - AHRS can be activated with code)
- Dual pressure Technology
- Smooth audio output
- Audio equalizer
- integrated synthesized speech output
- audible thermal assistant
- External SD card for configuration, flarmnet and firmware update
- 2 rotary switches (knobs) with push button function and 3 push buttons are used for input
- ALS (ambient light sensor)
- 6 digital inputs - SC, VP + 4 custom defined (optional)
- 57 mm air norm
Specifications
Color display
- 16 bit color display
- 2.5”(~ 6.5cm) screen
- 320 by 240 pixel resolution
- GPS port input/output on RS232 level (standard IGC 6 pin connector RJ11)
- PDA port input/output on RS232 or TTL level for PDA/PNA devices with 5V power supply (8 pin RJ 45, 5V output max 2A)
- audio output
- 1Mbit CAN bus for connection for S8D repeater, compass or remote stick
- Speed command and Vario priority input + 4 additional inputs
- Two Rotary knobs with push function
- 3 push buttons
User Interface
- Moving map with airspace track up option
- Airspace display (optional)
- AHRS display (optional)
- Thermal assistant
- Display of 4 configurable values
- Display of 3 configurable values on map screen
- Waypoint navigation
- TASK navigation (optional)
- Flarm Radar
- Flarm Warnings
- Flarm Net
- Digital Inputs (optional)
- Pilot profiles (optional)
Optional accessories
- AHRS activation with a CODE - no need for any hardware upgrade
- Remote stick
- Compass module (not supported yet - under development)
- S8D repeater unit
- Oudie
- Bluetooth
- Nano/Nano3
- FLAP sensor
Power supply
- Power input 10-16 V DC
- Consumption of LXNAV S8 at 12 V:
- 120 mA - minimum brightness without audio.
- 180 mA - maximum brightness without audio.
- Consumption of LXNAV S8D at 12 V:
- 90mA - maximum brightness
Size and weight
- Standard 57mm (21") hole
- 61mm x 61mm x 95mm (exclusive connector)
- Weight: ~330g
Customer Reviews
18 February 2025 | Paul
Although the product hasn't been installed into the glider yet, the service from Navboys was very friendly, informative and helpful. It will remain my first stop for anything to do with gliding.
Thank you
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