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Mini Input Module User Manual

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01 - MIM Introduction

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02 - MIM Inputs / Outputs

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03 - MIM Connecting to VBOX Mini

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04 - MIM Connecting to VBOX

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05 - MIM Connecting to Video VBOX

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06 - MIM Connecting to 3rd party logger

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07 - MIM Software Settings

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08 - MIM Firmware Upgrade

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09 - MIM Technical Specification

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10 - MIM PIN Outs

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11 - MIM CAN Output format

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12 - MIM EC Declaration of Conformity

Summary of Contents for MIM01

Page 1: ...cting to VBOX Mini 04 MIM Connecting to VBOX 05 MIM Connecting to Video VBOX 06 MIM Connecting to 3rd party logger 07 MIM Software Settings 08 MIM Firmware Upgrade 09 MIM Technical Specification 10 MI...

Page 2: ...easily measured along with the VBOX GPS data Inputs 8 x 14 bit Analogue inputs 0 14 V 1 x Digital State Input for event marker 1 x Wheel Speed Input with automatic gain control 1 x Low Tension RPM in...

Page 3: ...Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Mini_Input_Module 3...

Page 4: ...on a thermocouple plug indicates a K type thermocouple ve green wire on the thin spade terminal See the Specification table for full thermocouple specifications Status lights Green light indicates a...

Page 5: ...e output signal from the pot and the earth to be connected to the MIM01 as the pot gets its power from the car Digital Inputs The digital inputs are optimised to suit certain applications Digital Inpu...

Page 6: ...Digital Input 2 Digital Input 3 Name Name Name Units Units Units Mode event marker frequency pulse Mode frequency pulse Pulse Rev Scale Scale Edge only in frequency mode Edge only in frequency mode A...

Page 7: ...Example 1 below shows an example of an event marker switch connection to the Digital input 1 which is hardware optimised for event marker use Example 2 shows a typical connection to a wheel speed or...

Page 8: ...Example 3 shows a typical connection to the low tension side of an HT coil for RPM pickup Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Mini_Input_Module 8...

Page 9: ...utton to enter the Input Module Menu Highlight the Setup Outputs option by using the buttons then press OK to enter the Setup Outputs option Use the buttons to scroll between the Analogue Output MAX S...

Page 10: ...the AUX connector must be used After each power up the Input Module Screen on the VBOX Mini must be accessed in order for the VBOX Mini to recognise the presence of the MIM01 After this has been done...

Page 11: ...haracter you wish to edit Note The Name and Units text fields are a maximum of 10 characters long Editing Scale Offset Enter a channel setup parameter edit window by following the Configuring input ch...

Page 12: ...ATA1 or DATA2 socket as they share the same CAN connections Two CAN connections are provided to allow the MIM01 to be daisy chained with more VBOX input modules Configuring the MIM01 when connected to...

Page 13: ...module is displayed in the Input Module tab below that are the Channel Buttons for each of the available inputs along with check boxes for enabling individual channels for logging and inclusion in th...

Page 14: ...for the input channel Units The Units option does not alter the recorded data It is only a description for the user to understand the data The value of the data is only affected by the scale and offse...

Page 15: ...fter making changes click the Apply button to apply the new settings Digital input channel 1 setup The Name Units Scale and Offset can be edited for each of the digital inputs There are also further m...

Page 16: ...Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Mini_Input_Module 16...

Page 17: ...1 can be connected to either DATA1 or DATA2 socket as they share the same CAN connections Two CAN connections are provided to allow the MIM01 to be daisy chained with more VBOX input modules Powered b...

Page 18: ...Video VBOX Pro Connection Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Mini_Input_Module 18...

Page 19: ...ction Video VBOX Setup For more information on how to set up the Video VBOX to work with the Mini Input Module Click Here Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories...

Page 20: ...e 1 Connect the DATA1 socket on the MIM01 to a PC using the RLVBCAB01 cable 2 Power up the MIM01 using a suitable 12v power source this can be done using the RLCAB005C or RLCAB090 C when connected to...

Page 21: ...e this can be done using the RLCAB005C or RLCAB090 C when connected to a powered Video VBOX unit 3 Run the VBOX Setup software available from the VBOX Automotive website 4 Select the correct COM port...

Page 22: ...tup software available from the VBOX Automotive website Select the correct COM port that the MIM01 is connected to check device manager to confirm The MIM01 should then connect to VBOX Setup software...

Page 23: ...be kept for future use 4 Language Select an operating language 5 Write to unit After making changes to setup the write to unit button must be selected to upload settings Settings 1 Baud Rate Baud Rat...

Page 24: ...ntifiers Identifiers used to request data from the sensor Response Identifiers Identifiers used to transmit data from the sensor Timed In this mode the module will send CAN data at intervals determine...

Page 25: ...equency output can be calculated as follows Freq 1 Timer 1000 The Timer value for a required frequency can be calculated as follows Timer 1 Freq 1000 Some example Timer values are shown against the fr...

Page 26: ...cale and Offset For more information on calculating scale and offset Click Here Request and Response Identifiers The Request Identifiers only have an effect in User Polled CAN Mode If a CAN message is...

Page 27: ...lled mode Baud Rate must be set Extended Identifiers must be set Request Identifiers must be set Response Identifiers must be set CAN Mode Timed mode Timer must be set Baud Rate must be set Extended I...

Page 28: ...kbit s False Standard 11 bit Request and Response Identifier range is 0 0x7FF 0 2047 Extended Identifiers True Extended 29 bit Request and Response Identifier range is 0 0x19FFFFFF 0 436207615 Powere...

Page 29: ...ble click on the RUF upgrade file which auto runs the Upgrader software Ensure the correct COM port is selected in Racelogic Update software then hit upgrade to start the procedure When this is comple...

Page 30: ...put range 0 13 8 V Input impedance 20 K Voltage Resolution 850 V RPM Input Input type Low tension Coil Signal Minimum signal amplitude 5 V Input frequency range 0 1000 Hz Resolution 0 1 rpm Powered by...

Page 31: ...imum signal amplitude 0 5 V Input frequency range 1 10 kHz Minimum frequency 1 Hz Thermocouple Input Channels 2 Differential input channels Thermocouple type K Type Update rate 5 8 Hz Resolution 0 25...

Page 32: ...pically 1 5 W Environmental and physical Weight 500 g approx Size 119 mm x 128 mm x 30 mm Operating temperature 30 C to 60 C Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C Analogue Output Output voltage range 0 5 V...

Page 33: ...Lemo 5 PIN PIN In Out Function 1 O RS232 Tx upgrades 2 I RS232 Rx upgrades 3 I O CAN High 4 I O CAN Low 5 O 12 V Power Chassis Ground Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_an...

Page 34: ...IN In Out Function 1 O RS232 Tx VBOX Mini link 2 I RS232 Rx VBOX Mini link 3 I O CAN High 4 I O CAN Low 5 O 12 V Power Chassis Ground Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and...

Page 35: ...couple Inputs K type only PIN Function 1 Wide ve thermocouple wire white 2 Thin ve thermocouple wire green Powered by https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Mini_Input_Mod...

Page 36: ...Channel 4 13 Frequency Velocity Output with VBMini only 5 A D Channel 5 14 Analogue Velocity Output with VBMini only 6 A D Channel 6 15 Digital Input 1 Frequency Count State 7 A D Channel 7 16 Digital...

Page 37: ...0 ms Analogue 3 Unused 0x331 10 ms Analogue 4 Unused 0x341 10 ms Analogue 5 Unused 0x351 10 ms Analogue 6 Unused 0x361 10 ms Analogue 7 Unused 0x371 10 ms Analogue 8 Unused 0x381 10 ms Temperature 1 U...

Page 38: ...ult Identifiers The identifiers can be changed using the configuration software The MIM01 CAN database is available in Vector Database DBC File format from the VBOX Automotive Website Powered by https...

Page 39: ...hicles and their trailers And has also been assessed via Technical Construction File by an independent DTI Competent Body and found to be in conformance with the essential requirements of EC Directive...

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