LX 10K
The Ultimate Solution
The latest development, LX 10K vario-navigation system featuring an 80mm primary digital display paired with a vario indicator. Pilots can chose between 57mm or 80mm vario units.
The system was developed to replace older generation LX vario systems such as LX4000, LX5000, LX7000, LX7007 pro IGC and others with the same user logic, operation and simplicity with many modern features such as 3D terrain maps, backup battery, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and much more.
Power and battery
LX 10K (Primary Unit)
Power supply: 12 V DC
Power consumption: 250 mA @12 V (without vario)
Battery: Built-in battery in vario unit (3-5 hours)
Digital vario indicator (57mm)
Power supply: 12 V DC via CAN-BUS cable
Power consumption: 150 mA @ 12V
Battery: Built-in battery in vario unit (3-5 hours)
Digital vario indicator (80mm)
Power supply: 12 V DC via CAN-BUS cable
Power consumption: 200 mA @ 12V
Battery: Built-in battery in vario unit (3-5 hours)
Screen size and orientation
Portrait.
Processor and memory
LX one chip with 32Gb internal memory.
16Gb external memory.
Flight recorder
IGC (International Gliding Commission) approved flight recorder.
ENL (environmental noise level) for combustion engines.
Options and upgrades
AHRS / Joystick / Flap Sensor / Audio Speaker.
Check the ‘related products’ section in our store when viewing LX 10K product details.

Buttons and handling
2 marked buttons
BOX – Change the NavBoxes on navigation pages
MC – Enter quick MacCready, Bugs and Ballast menu
2 Push-rotary knobs
Left – Zoom in/out
Right – Move through pages
What’s in the box
LX 10K 80mm Primary Unit
Vario indicator (57mm or 80mm vario indicator can be selected)
Accessories pack:
- 16Gb Micro SD card
- OAT probe with 2.5mm jack
- Audio speaker with 3.5mm jack
- Inputs interface unit with RJ12 connector
- 40cm CAN-BUS cable
- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi antenna with SMA connector
- GPS antenna with SMA connector

Vario indicator
Fully digital cockpit with unique display
LX navigation is proud to claim the unique visibility with transflective technology of LCD displays.
Behind the layer of crystals, right above the backlight, the display has a semi-transflective layer, which is reflective for the direct sunlight. In cockpit, pilot can see it even better than any other display technology available today.

More information
LX 10K | 57mm Vario Indicator | 80mm Vario Indicator | |
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Screen size | 3.5″ | 2.5″ | 3.5″ |
Size | 82 x 82 x 52 mm | 146 x 106 x 52 mm | 190 x 110 x 52 mm |
Weight | 313g | 215g | 279g |
Resolution | 320 x 240px | 320 x 240px | 320 x 240px |
Brightness | 800 cd/m² | 800 cd/m² | 800 cd/m² |
Chip | LX One chip™ | LX One chip™ | LX One chip™ |
Backup battery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Power usage | 250 mA @ 12V DC | 150 mA @ 12V DC | 200 mA @ 12V DC |
- RJ12 SD CARD port
- RJ45 CAN port
- RJ12 USER port
- RJ12 INPUTS port
- RJ12 FLARM port
- 2.5mm jack OAT port
- 3.5mm jack AUDIO port
- 12V power cable with connector
- SMA BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi antenna connector
- SMA GPS antenna connector
Your LX 10K comes with technical support and a two-year limited warranty provided by LX navigation (Slovenia). As the UK LX navigation agent, we can liaise with them on your behalf and quickly resolve any issues you may have.
80mm / 2.25”
AHRS / Joystick / Flaps sensor / Audio Speaker
Returns are accepted within 14 days after you have received your device, with proof of purchase. To return an item, contact us at sales@lxnavigation.co.uk; return shipping is at your cost unless the item is defective. Refunds will be processed within 5 working days after inspection to the original payment method.
Equip your club gliders
LX 10K is also perfect for club gliders. The installation and use is simple and intuitive for pilots of all experience levels without compromising any features.
Super smart yet simple
From the ground up, LX navigation have reinvented the graphical user interface and made the user experience simple yet sophisticated.
Replace your old vario system
The LX 10K was designed as upgrade of older vario-navigation units and will fit into the standard instrument panel cut-outs.
Feature packed system
3D terrain maps with IGC + ENL flight recorder, G-meter, full navigation, backup battery and more you just can’t go wrong.

Accessories
LX 10K packs the biggest display in 80mm navigation device on the market and it will fit right into your instrument panel without any cutting or drilling, installed in less than half an hour.
The digital vario indicator comes in 57mm or 80mm options.
Easy to use device
The LX navigation development team worked hand-in-hand with visual and graphics specialists to design the most versatile and straight forward user interface.
LX navigation strives to make your flying better, longer and safer with ability for you to focus on one single thing that really matters, gliding.

Backup & memory
Backup battery comes as standard
All LX navigation devices come with a built-in backup battery in case of electrical failure with at least 3 hours of operation to get you home and also retaining your IGC flight.
Numerous competition flights have been saved with backup battery power.

3 hours
Unlock the full potential
Connect your LX 10K to an LX Joy
- Up/down/left/right/push to confirm central button
- BOX button will change the NavBox view
- X button will exit the current menu
- MC button will enter the MacCready, Bugs and Ballast setup
- VOL button will enter the Volume setup
- Push to talk button (PTT) will operate your Radio
- Speed control button in the back of Joystick
