Summary of Contents for VBOX IPS

Page 1: ...ation 03 VBOX IPS Rover Connection to VBOX 3i 04 VBOX IPS Site Configuration 05 VBOX IPS Using with a VBOX 3i Standalone 06 VBOX IPS Troubleshooting 07 VBOX IPS Technical Properties VBOX IPS PIN OUTS...

Page 2: ...between indoor and outdoor environments the system can be used for high dynamic applications and the rover will automatically connect to the nearest beacons in range Features Can be used indoors and...

Page 3: ...Connectors https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System VBOX_IPS_User_Guide 3...

Page 4: ...ogic recommend placing the beacons in a Square formation with spacing between the beacons of around 25 30 m as below If operating in an outdoor indoor mode then the rover will not switch to use the VB...

Page 5: ...metal structure and that the beacons are mounted in the correct orientation in relation to the expected orientation of the Rover when in use The beacons require a 9 36 V power source that is connecte...

Page 6: ...ht difference Tops together Tops to base Base to base Side to base Side by side with large height difference tops away from each other https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive VBOX_Indoor_Positioning...

Page 7: ...n of the roof that has the least vibration This is usually towards the rear of the vehicle just in front of the rear windshield The rover should also be mounted in a way such that it has a clear view...

Page 8: ...important that the VBOX 3i does not have a GPS antenna connected If the VBOX receives a satellite signal even a poor one the timing will change from the internal clock to GPS time causing the VIPS sys...

Page 9: ...Insert the 7 way Lemo connector in to the right hand connector on the Rover Connect the 25 way connector to the A IN port on the VBOX 3i Connect the 5 way Lemo connector to the SER port on the VBOX 3i...

Page 10: ...er Connect the 25 way connector to the A IN port on the VBOX 3i Connect the 5 way Lemo connector to the SER port on the VBOX 3i Insert the 6 way Lemo connector in to the left hand connector on the Rov...

Page 11: ...tions This information needs to be manually entered by the user using the VIPS Site Configuration Software Getting Started On opening the user is presented with the option to load a previously saved s...

Page 12: ...elogic development purposes only Identifier There may be multiple VBOX IPS operating within the same test ground and so to ensure the rover only uses the signals coming from the intended test site a s...

Page 13: ...se only the rotation angle should be set to 0 Indoor or Indoor Outdoor Choose whether the expected use will be indoors only or indoors and outdoors VB3i or Stand alone Although VBOX IPS can be connect...

Page 14: ...rom the installation Note There will be no negative effects of having beacons in the configuration that will not actually be present in the physical installation Clear all The Clear all button will re...

Page 15: ...tus The Status display gives a live display of whether the beacon is currently operating or not Ping Table The VBOX IPS rover needs to know the expected order it will receive the Ping signals from the...

Page 16: ...release it is recommended to use the supplied configuration cable To upload the configuration a COM port will first need to be selected from the drop down list of available COM ports If the required...

Page 17: ...then press the Upload button to upload the configuration to the beacon The software will then inform the user whether the upload has been successful or not When uploading to a Beacon there is no need...

Page 18: ...guration uploaded to the Rover unit the VBOX IPS can be used without a VBOX by connecting the Rover unit via serial connection In this mode there is no Kalman filtering of the data making the output d...

Page 19: ...0 is given then the conversion to latitude longitude is skipped and the VBOX IPS rover will output in meters X Y When operating with a VB3i an origin is always needed when operating in standalone mode...

Page 20: ...e the Timeout number within the VIPS Site Configuration Software Increasing this number will increase the amount of time that passes before communication times out 2 The second option is to ensure tha...

Page 21: ...ing Firmware How to update the VPRS beacon and rover Firmware Occasionally Racelogic will release new versions of firmware internal code for the VPRS units often to introduce new features VBOX IPS Reg...

Page 22: ...VBOX IPS PIN OUTS Beacon Beacon front view https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System VBOX_IPS_User_Guide 22...

Page 23: ...N I O Function 1 I 12 V Power 2 I Ground Connector 2 Lemo 7 PIN PIN I O Function 1 N A N C 2 N A N C 3 O VIPS Tx 4 I VIPS Rx 5 N A N C https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive VBOX_Indoor_Positioning...

Page 24: ...IN I O Function 6 I 12 V Power 7 I Ground Chassis I Shield Rover Rover front view Connector 1 Lemo 6 PIN https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System VBOX_IPS_User_Guide 24...

Page 25: ...O CAN Low 5 I 12 V Power 6 I O PPS Chassis I Ground Connector 2 Lemo 7 PIN PIN I O Function 1 I IMU Rx 2 O IMU Tx 3 O VIPS Tx 4 I VIPS Rx 5 I O PPS 6 I 12 V Power 7 I Ground https racelogic support 01...

Page 26: ...PIN I O Function Chassis I Shield https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System VBOX_IPS_User_Guide 26...

Page 27: ...00 Hz Maximum velocity 300 km h Minimum velocity 0 1 km h Resolution 0 1 km h Latency 60 ms Relative Positioning Horizontal accuracy 10 cm 95 CEP Update rate 100 Hz Height accuracy 1 m 95 CEP Absolute...

Page 28: ...ion 1 cm Acceleration Accuracy 0 5 Maximum 20 g Resolution 0 01 g Update rate 100 Hz Heading Resolution 0 01 Update rate 100 Hz Time Resolution 0 01 s Accuracy 30 ns https racelogic support 01VBOX_Aut...

Page 29: ...Based on 50 m brake stop distance Subject to accurate site survey and installation UWB Radio Frequency 4 0 5 0 GHz or 6 0 7 0 GHz Transmit power peak average 0 dBm 41 3 dBm Outputs Rover RS232 Output...

Page 30: ...con RS232 Output RS232 Port 1 Configuration only Inputs Rover Unit Power Input voltage range 6 5 30 V DC Power consumption 2 W Digital Input Input Function 1 PPS https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automot...

Page 31: ...014 s 16 bit ADC 0 15 mg Bandwidth 50 Hz 50 Hz Noise density 0 01 s Hz 60 g Hz Bias stability 0 003 s 15 g Bias repeatability 1 year 0 2 s 0 005 g Environmental and Physical IP rating IP 67 Operating...

Page 32: ...Beacon Rover Dimensions Measured in mm https racelogic support 01VBOX_Automotive VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System VBOX_IPS_User_Guide 32...

Page 33: ...tive website Note Pease ensure that the latest version of Racelogic Upgrader is installed 3 Connect the RLCAB151 L serial configuration cable from the PC direct to the Configuration Port of the VIPS u...

Page 34: ...ith Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including...

Page 35: ...rating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Le dispositif a t jug conforme aux exigences nonc es dans les articles 47 CFR 2 1091 et Industrie Canada RSS 102 pour un environnement non c...

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