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01 - PB Sport - Introduction

The PerformanceBox Sport is a small, waterproof (IP66 IP rating) GPS data-logging device, which records your speed,
position, acceleration and many other parameters. This data is stored on a removable compact flash card. Software
provided with the unit allows you to view and analyse all of the recorded parameters, allowing you to see how fast you

were going at any time, your maximum g-force, the route taken in Google Earth

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, along with many other interesting

and useful features.

The fastest recording rate is 10 samples per second, which is good for capturing fast events like a sports car on a circuit,
a downhill skier or even a mountain biker. The slowest recording rate is 1 sample per minute, which is useful for more
long term testing such as vehicle endurance evaluation, mileage/route analysis or even the movement of a ship.
PBSport logs 116 bytes/sample (default standard channels) - at a log rate of 10 Hz this equates to 4.2 MB/hour. Using a
512 MB compact flash card, at a log rate of 10 Hz, the PBSport will record around 120 hours of data; at 1 sample per
minute it will record over 3000 days of data!

The PerformanceBox Sport records the following GPS channels as standard: Time, Position, Velocity, Heading, Height,
Vertical Velocity, Accumulated Distance. You can also record other parameters, either by connecting directly to your
vehicle’s CAN bus (RLPBMIC01C only), or by connecting a suitable external input module.

PerformanceBox Sport with door open

Rear view showing connectors

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Summary of Contents for PerformanceBox Sport

Page 1: ...ng 05 PB Sport Using USB 06 PB Sport Configuration 07 PB Sport Connecting a Display 08 PB Sport Connecting an Input module 09 PB Sport Post Processing Software 10 PB Sport Upgrading firmware 11 PB Spo...

Page 2: ...which is useful for more long term testing such as vehicle endurance evaluation mileage route analysis or even the movement of a ship PBSport logs 116 bytes sample default standard channels at a log r...

Page 3: ...nels Connect to CAN bus of vehicle Connect via CAN to a third party data logger Additional Features USB interface for setup 13 GPS channels logged 16 external channels LED operational status indicatio...

Page 4: ...GPS antenna before connecting power to the VBOX Micro This is necessary because on power up the VBOX Micro will look for a connected GPS antenna and automatically adjust its gain for optimum performa...

Page 5: ...to indicate a valid satellite lock COMS Illuminates RED to indicate configuration communications via USB illuminates YELLOW to indicate CAN communications https en racelogic support Product_Info Lega...

Page 6: ...OG Illuminates GREEN indicating data is being logged to the CF card https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_manual 02_ _PB_Sport_ _Power_ 26_LEDs 6...

Page 7: ...simple mounting to the vehicle roof For optimum GPS signal reception make sure that the antenna is fitted to the highest point of the vehicle away from any obstructions that may block satellite recep...

Page 8: ...usand miles away from the current location After performing a GPS coldstart leave the PerformanceBox Sport powered up in a static location where the antenna has an unobstructed view of the skies for a...

Page 9: ...https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_manual 03_ _PB_Sport_ _Satellite_lock 9...

Page 10: ...le in the setup software the file will be closed and a new one opened when the unit is power cycled Logging Modes The PerformanceBox Sport supports two logging modes that are set using the Performance...

Page 11: ...aved in a standard space delimited text format This allows the data to easily be imported into third party applications such as word processors or spreadsheets Each file contains a header section befo...

Page 12: ...this by manually changing the file name of the file previously created by accessing the CF card through a PC or laptop The next file created will then have the standard PerformanceBox Sport file name...

Page 13: ...hould the CF Card need formatting due to card errors it can be done through Windows as the PB Sport supports the following format type FAT up to 2 GB FAT32 up to 128 GB Racelogic strongly recommends t...

Page 14: ...Sport s firmware Click here to download our driver installation program Connect the USB cable between the PerformanceBox Sport and the computer The computer should now recognise the presence of a new...

Page 15: ...ick Next see image below A new Hardware Installation window will appear Click the button labelled Continue Anyway https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_...

Page 16: ...se the unit When you run the PerformanceBox Sport Setup software it will recognise the USB connections Please note that due to the nature of USB communications the above procedure may occasionally fai...

Page 17: ...wer the PerformanceBox Sport and make a connection from its USB socket to a USB socket on your computer When you connect to the PerformanceBox Sport via USB for the first time you will be required to...

Page 18: ...ox Sport Setup software and the PerformanceTools or VBOXTools software for post processing data Running the PerformanceBox Sport Setup Software First click on the Options button to select the correct...

Page 19: ...ceBox Sport The log rate is shown as a frequency in Hz and also as a time period in ms Both options are linked so if one is changed the other setting will automatically reflect the change If the alway...

Page 20: ...ames in the PerformanceBox Sport it is recommended that the local time is correctly set Adding or subtracting an offset on the Time Date page of the PerformanceBox Sport Setup software adjusts the loc...

Page 21: ...Enabling VCI Mode Connect the PBMIC01C to the computer via the USB cable Run the PB Sport Setup software Click the Read settings button to read the current configuration out of the connected PBMIC01C...

Page 22: ...rate is set by clicking the Baud Rate button in this screen then selecting the desired BAUD rate https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_manual 06...

Page 23: ...e From each channels setup window a CAN database file can be loaded by clicking the Database button Clicking the Database button allows a CAN database file to be opened and then a signal from the Data...

Page 24: ...r with a live display of the PerformanceBox Sport data parameters plus the ability to show live results of acceleration and deceleration runs and also display lap times For details of full functionali...

Page 25: ...he MFD will have full functionality except for the ability to display trigger activated brake test results https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_...

Page 26: ...063 Yaw Rate Sensor 2 Axis G Sensor RLVBYAW03 RLCAB065 Inertial Measurement Unit RLVBIMU04 RLCAB065 Configuring the Input Modules To configure an input module you must connect the module directly to t...

Page 27: ...setting the scale and offset of each channel click the button Write Setup to Module The screenshot above shows the Stand Alone Module Setup software whilst connected to an ADC03 module https en racelo...

Page 28: ...l VBOXTools The software enables you to carry out complex analysis of logged data and to set up a large variety of test setups PerformanceTools is a simpler version of VBOXTools and is more suitable f...

Page 29: ...l before following the instructions below How to Upgrade the Firmware Press and hold the button whilst the power is connected to the PerformanceBox Sport The PerformanceBox Sport will enter Upgrader m...

Page 30: ...small amounts of dirt in the socket can cause a significant reduction in signal strength Also check the cable at the plug and along its length for any damage 3 Check that the power supply is connecte...

Page 31: ...2 PB Sport PIN OUTS Rear view of PB Sport Connector 1 POWER Fischer 2 PIN https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_manual 12_ _PB_Sport_ _PIN_OUTS 3...

Page 32: ...ctor 2 COMS Fischer 5 PIN PIN I O Function 1 I O Power 2 O RS232 Tx 3 I RS232 Rx 4 I O CAN High 5 I O CAN Low Connector 3 Antenna SMA https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products Performanc...

Page 33: ...IN Name Function Center RF Signal Power for active antenna Chassis Ground https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_manual 12_ _PB_Sport_ _PIN_OUTS 3...

Page 34: ...Hz Maximum velocity Minimum velocity 1000 Mph 0 1 Km h Resolution 0 01 Km h Latency 160ms Distance Accuracy 0 05 50cm per Km Units Metres Feet Maximum update rate 10 Hz Resolution 1cm https en racelo...

Page 35: ...m Heading Resolution 0 01 Accuracy 0 2 Time Resolution 0 01 s Accuracy 0 1 s 0 01s for results scanned in VBOXTools Acceleration Accuracy 1 Maximum 4 G Resolution 0 01 G https en racelogic support Pro...

Page 36: ...ectable baud rate Identifier type Standard 11bit and Extended 29bit 2 0A Data available Satellites UTC time Latitude Longitude Speed Heading Altitude Vertical velocity Longitudinal Lateral acceleratio...

Page 37: ...temperature 40 C to 85 C CEP Circle of Error Probable 95 CEP Circle Error Probable means 95 of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated radius https en racelogic support...

Page 38: ...Module Dimensions https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_manual 13_ _PB_Sport_ _Technical_Specification 38...

Page 39: ...https en racelogic support Product_Info Legacy_Products PerformanceBox_Sport PB_Sport_ _User_manual 13_ _PB_Sport_ _Technical_Specification 39...

Page 40: ...d RLCAB010F USB A USB Mini B 2m RLCAB066 2 Optional Accessories Cables Description Product Code 5 way Fischer to 9 way D connector female 1 m CAN cable RLCAB19F 9 way D connector male to OBDII connect...

Page 41: ...nalogue Interface RLVBADC03 Yaw Rate sensor 2 Axis G sensor IP65 RLVBYAW03 Inertial Measurement Unit IP65 RLVBIMU04 Antennas Description Product Code Low Profile Ground Plane Antenna RLACS103 Mushroom...

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