01 - VBOX IPS Introduction
Overview
VBOX Indoor Positioning System uses a network of fixed beacons in set locations that communicate with a receiver
mounted on the roof of a vehicle using Ultra Wideband (UWB), to measure position and speed where you cannot use
GNSS signals. A minimum of eight beacons are required and a site survey must be carried out as part of the installation,
to ensure the optimum accuracy. Doing so means the exact location of each beacon is known which can then be shared
with the rover enabling it to calculate its location to centimetre level accuracy.
The rover features an integrated VBOX IMU04 (Inertial Measurement Unit) for precise pitch, roll and yaw angular data. It
also connects directly to an IMU04 enabled VBOX 3i, enabling additional parameters from the vehicle’s CAN bus to be
logged. Offering seamless integration 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 outdoors, switching
seamlessly between environments.
• Centimetre level accuracy in areas off limits to GPS
based systems.
• Small, rugged and low powered.
• Only one rover is required, featuring an integrated
VBOX IMU with Kalman filter to reduce noise and
errors in the data.
• Connects directly to a VBOX 3i data logger using
only one cable for simple configuration.
• A minimum of 8 and maximum of 250 beacons can
be installed in each location allowing continuous
coverage of tracks up to 3.5 km long.
• Simple one time configuration either by Bluetooth or
serial cable (RS232).
• 100 Hz update and low latency for high dynamic
applications.
• The rover automatically connects to the nearest
beacons for optimum accuracy.
• Each beacon is numbered for simple installation.
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