Summary of Contents for TC8V2

Page 1: ...ftware Connection 08 TC8v2 Technical Specification 06 Configuring TC8V2 for Video VBOX 02 TC8V2 Modes of Operation VBOX 3i Knowledge Base Quick Start VBOX 3i Dual Antenna Quick Start VBOX 3i VBOX 3i Q...

Page 2: ...vehicles 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 Direct...

Page 3: ...TC8 directly to the PC USB port Open VBOX Setup and select the COM port the TC8 is connected to from the drop down list Once the module has been connected the module code and serial number will be dis...

Page 4: ...https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Thermocouple_Interface 4...

Page 5: ...000 C 0 5 C 1000 C to 1300 C 0 7 C Cold Junction Compensation Accuracy 0 2 C Isolation Voltage 500 V DC isolated to chassis 500 V DC isolated channel to channel Over Voltage Protection 36 V DC CMR 50...

Page 6: ...nction 1 O RS232 Tx Reserved for Racelogic use only do not use 2 I RS232 Rx Reserved for Racelogic use only do not use 3 I O CAN High 4 I O CAN Low 5 I 12 V Power Chassis Ground https racelogic suppor...

Page 7: ...2 Tx Reserved for Racelogic use only do not use 2 I RS232 Rx Reserved for Racelogic use only do not use 3 I O CAN High 4 I O CAN Low 5 I 12 V Power Chassis Ground https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automo...

Page 8: ...Module Dimensions https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Thermocouple_Interface 8...

Page 9: ...ftware as described here To allow TC8 to communicate with the Video VBOX it must be set into Timed Mode In this mode TC8 will send CAN data at intervals determined by the timer value https racelogic s...

Page 10: ...equently The range of values that can be entered is 0 to 65535 however the minimum value that should be entered is 10 Below this value data values may be repeated on successive cycles If a value of 0...

Page 11: ...into Timed CAN mode For more information on how to do this please see the user guide for the module in use Within CAN and Module Configuration expand the Mode section and ensure that VCI is selected...

Page 12: ...the channels you wish to log To do this you simply expand and then tick the desired channels When you have selected all the channels you need click Apply https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04M...

Page 13: ...to the VBO file They can also now be assigned to an element PLEASE NOTE You cannot log from the vehicle CAN Bus at the same time as using a Racelogic Input Module For further information on working w...

Page 14: ...rd party data logger stand alone mode In any of these configurations TC8 can be used in conjunction with other Racelogic modules via the Racelogic proprietary CAN bus This allows several different VBO...

Page 15: ...VBOX 3i Knowledge Base This page was not added to the PDF due to the following tag s article topic guide https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 01VBOX_data_loggers VBOX_3i_Range 15...

Page 16: ...n the vehicle roof in line with the direction of motion and clear from any obstructions Connect the primary antenna normally at rear of vehicle to Port A and the secondary antenna to Port B on the VB3...

Page 17: ...ary antenna Port B at the front All measurements are made from the primary antenna 6 Power up VB3i SL 7 Connect VBOX Manager to VB3i SL port dedicated to Racelogic CAN bus determined in CAN tab of VBO...

Page 18: ...on feature of the VBOX 3i is to be used refer to this article IMU Integration Dual Antenna Placement Careful attention must be paid to placement of the antennas It is essential that the separation of...

Page 19: ...Note If you are using IMU integration calculations will made from the antenna IMU offset https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 01VBOX_data_loggers VBOX_3i_Range 19...

Page 20: ...ulti path errors Note See these articles if having difficulty obtaining satellite lock Satellite elevation mask GPS Cold Start 2 Screw the gold SMA connector on the antenna cable firmly onto the VBOX...

Page 21: ...r than 7 satellites are consistently seen the position of the GPS antenna on the vehicle may not be ideal or the nature of the test surroundings may not be ideal see troubleshooting section on antenna...

Page 22: ...VBOX 3i Quick Start Guides This page was not added to the PDF due to the following tag s article topic guide https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 01VBOX_data_loggers VBOX_3i_Range 22...

Page 23: ...ple CJC within 25 way D sub connector typically better that 0 3 C Isolation Voltage 1000 V DC to processor Over Voltage Protection 35 V DC CMR 50 60 Hz 92 dB Power Supply Voltage 12 V DC 10 CAN Type B...

Page 24: ...Unit dimensions https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Thermocouple_Interface 24...

Page 25: ...https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive 04Modules_and_accessories Thermocouple_Interface 25...

Page 26: ...re Key features 8 K type thermocouple inputs Supports standard extended CAN frames CAN data rate up to 1 Mbit s LED Behavior LED Function CN CAN Flashes Blue as the TC8 receives CAN data SC Serial Fla...

Page 27: ...lock with integrated Cold Junction Compensation DE PAD OPT1 Optional Accessories Description Product Code 2 m Thermocouple extension with high accuracy dynamic CJC RLVBACS002 Serial connection cable f...

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