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Old July 14th 11, 07:55 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Darryl Ramm
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Default LX 5000 Compensation problems

On Jul 13, 4:48*pm, John Brennan wrote:
Our LX 5000 is set up for electronic compensation. Checked and double
checked.
Right now, we are running at 250% compensation, in an effort to get some
realistic output. This is not working accurately.
Our TE Winter vario is working well but slower, as expected.
Any insights/help would be appreciated.
John.


You don't tell us where it is connected to (which static?) or what
un-"realistic" output you are getting (no sensing at all,
undercompensated, overcompensated, too much lack, too sensitive?
what?). So chances of getting detailed help are small. Like the other
reply said why not use a TE input? Are you in a motorglider? At least
try the TE with no compensation--to see if the vario works then or has
general problems. Does the airspeed in the LX 5000 seem proper? Did
you follow the electronic compensation calibration flight procedure in
the manual - did that work as expected if not exactly what happened?
What sort of TE probe do you have? Where do all the three inputs on
the LX come from?

Darryl