VBOX 3i User Guide
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28/08/2013
Operation
Power
Included with the VBOX 3i is a cigar lighter power cable, which is the primary source of power input. This is terminated in a 2-way connector and mates with the 2-
way „PWR‟ socket on the VBOX 3i.
The VBOX 3i can be powered from a wide range of voltage sources, when considering batteries as a power source please note that the minimum operating voltage
of the VBOX 3i is 7V. The maximum operating voltage input must not exceed 30V DC. Failure to observe this could result in damage to the VBOX.
Warning
The VBOX can be connected to other Racelogic input modules including the ADC03, ADC02, TC8,
FIM02/3 and Multifunction display. Please note that the voltage supply to Racelogic modules
connected to the VBOX will be at the same level as the VBOX power input. Therefore when using
any of the Racelogic peripherals with VBOX 3i, the input voltage must not exceed 15 volts. Failure
to observe this could result in damage to the module and possibly the VBOX 3i.
When running the VBOX from a battery pack, the VBOX will sound a warning tone to indicate when the battery voltage is reaching the minimum operating voltage
level. When this tone is heard, the battery pack requires re-charging or replacing.
The VBOX 3i has been designed to generate as little heat as possible and it has a wide operating temperature range, however it is good practice to mount the VBOX
3i in a position where it has sufficient airflow around the case.
You must connect the GPS antenna before connecting power to the VBOX 3i. This is necessary because on power-up the VBOX 3i will look for a connected GPS
antenna and automatically adjust its gain for optimum performance.
