LX 5000 - Invalid IGC File

[Randy[_2_]]

Good afternoon,
I have a LX 5000 version 11.1. During my last 6 flights, I have
been getting an invalid IGC file when I download to OLC. During
the power up of the LX5000, I keep getting the following WARNING,
SECRET KEY NOT VALID! PRESS ENTER TO QUIT!
When I was in Moriarty last week, a couple members from the
ABQ Soaring Club confirm that my IGC file was corrupted.

I am using SeeYou Moble 7.2 version and download my WP and
task through my PDA.

I have email this question to LX and am waiting for an answer.
Does anyone have a solution to this question?

Thanks for your time!

Randy Teel
N304RS

[fcnorton]

On Apr 11, 12:02*pm, Randy > wrote:
> Good afternoon,
> I have a LX 5000 version 11.1. During my last 6 flights, I have
> been getting an invalid IGC file when I download to OLC. During
> the power up of the LX5000, I keep getting the following WARNING,
> SECRET KEY NOT VALID! PRESS ENTER TO QUIT!
> When I was in Moriarty last week, *a couple members from the
> ABQ Soaring Club confirm that my IGC file was corrupted.
>
> I am using SeeYou Moble 7.2 version and download my WP and
> task through my PDA.
>
> I have email this question to LX and am waiting for an answer.
> Does anyone have a solution to this question?
>
> Thanks for your time!
>
> Randy Teel
> N304RS

Hi Randy,

I was getting the same error message last year on my LX7007 after
returning home from the AirSailing XC Camp.

I contacted LX and they emailed me a reset code that I entered into a
setup screen. That fixed the problem and I haven't had it return
since. I don't know if the code will work on the LX5000 but if you
want to try email me via the 304CZ board and I will send it to you.

FC Norton (FCZ)
N304BL

[Bruce]

Your internal battery has quit - too long without external power is a common cause.

Unfortunately this means your LX will record a file, but it will be invalid for
record or badge flights. Only solution is to get your friendly LX service agent
to replace it and reset the software seal - the failure mode is to assume the
enclosure has been tampered with. It only takes 20 minutes to do, but can mean a
2 week round trip to Slovenia depending on where you are when this happens.

If at a loss contact LXnavigation.si directly - they are very helpful.

Cheers
Bruce

Randy wrote:
> Good afternoon,
> I have a LX 5000 version 11.1. During my last 6 flights, I have
> been getting an invalid IGC file when I download to OLC. During
> the power up of the LX5000, I keep getting the following WARNING,
> SECRET KEY NOT VALID! PRESS ENTER TO QUIT!
> When I was in Moriarty last week, a couple members from the
> ABQ Soaring Club confirm that my IGC file was corrupted.
>
> I am using SeeYou Moble 7.2 version and download my WP and
> task through my PDA.
>
> I have email this question to LX and am waiting for an answer.
> Does anyone have a solution to this question?
>
> Thanks for your time!
>
> Randy Teel
> N304RS

[Paul Remde]

Hi,

I can re-seal it for you if necessary. It does sound to me like it will be
necessary. You would need to send it to me. I charge $30 plus the cost of
the return shipping.

Paul Remde
Cumulus Soaring, Inc.
http://www.cumulus-soaring.com

"Bruce" > wrote in message
...
> Your internal battery has quit - too long without external power is a
> common cause.
>
> Unfortunately this means your LX will record a file, but it will be
> invalid for record or badge flights. Only solution is to get your friendly
> LX service agent to replace it and reset the software seal - the failure
> mode is to assume the enclosure has been tampered with. It only takes 20
> minutes to do, but can mean a 2 week round trip to Slovenia depending on
> where you are when this happens.
>
> If at a loss contact LXnavigation.si directly - they are very helpful.
>
> Cheers
> Bruce
>
> Randy wrote:
>> Good afternoon,
>> I have a LX 5000 version 11.1. During my last 6 flights, I have
>> been getting an invalid IGC file when I download to OLC. During
>> the power up of the LX5000, I keep getting the following WARNING,
>> SECRET KEY NOT VALID! PRESS ENTER TO QUIT!
>> When I was in Moriarty last week, a couple members from the
>> ABQ Soaring Club confirm that my IGC file was corrupted.
>>
>> I am using SeeYou Moble 7.2 version and download my WP and
>> task through my PDA.
>>
>> I have email this question to LX and am waiting for an answer.
>> Does anyone have a solution to this question?
>>
>> Thanks for your time!
>>
>> Randy Teel
>> N304RS