Racelogic VBOX Micro RLVBMIC01 Instruction Manual Download

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VBOX Micro

Specification

Velocity

Accuracy

0.2 Km/h (averaged over 4 samples)

Units

Km/h or Mph

Maximum update rate

10 Hz

Maximum velocity

1000 Mph

Minimum velocity

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

Absolute Positioning

Accuracy

5m 95% CEP**

Height accuracy

10 Metres 95% CEP**

Maximum update rate

10 Hz

Resolution

1 cm

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Heading

Resolution

0.01°

Accuracy

0.2°

Time

Resolution

0.01 s

Accuracy

0.1 s (0.01s for performance results scanned in VBOXTools)

Acceleration

Accuracy

Maximum

4 G

Resolution

0.01 G

Maximum update rate

10 Hz

Summary of Contents for VBOX Micro RLVBMIC01

Page 1: ...VBOX Micro VBOX Micro RLVBMIC01 Instruction Manual Page 1 of 29 ...

Page 2: ...ting Started 7 Logging 9 Configuring the VBOX Micro 11 Connecting an Input Module to the VBOX Micro 13 Configuring and using the VCI input VBMIC01C only 14 Connecting a Display to the VBOX Micro 16 Memory Cards 17 GPS Antenna 18 CAN Output 20 Using USB 21 VBOXTools Software 22 Trouble shooting 23 Upgrading the VBOX Micro s Firmware 24 Connector Assignments 25 Specification 26 Module Dimensions 28 ...

Page 3: ...untain biker The slowest recording rate is 1 sample per minute which is useful for more long term testing such as vehicle endurance testing mileage route analysis or even the movement of a ship VBMicro logs 116 bytes sample default standard channels at a log rate of 10Hz this equates to 4 2Mbytes hour Using a 512Mbyte compact flash card at a log rate of 10 Hz you get around 120 hours recording and...

Page 4: ...ou customise on the VBOX Micro Choose the sample rate from 10 times a second to once per minute Attach input modules to log additional channels Connect to CAN bus of your vehicle to log useful data RLVBMIC01C only 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 indication Not all vehicles ha...

Page 5: ...ts and Outputs 6 30VDC VBOX Micro GPS Antenna USB Interface For configuration only CAN Input Racelogic modules CAN Output Not active when VCI input is enabled VCI CAN Input Third party vehicle CAN Compact Flash Card Page 5 of 29 ...

Page 6: ... 9 way D connector female 1m CAN cable RLVBCAB20 9 way D connector male to OBDII connector 1 2m for use with VCI products RLCAB063 VBOX Micro to VBOX module cable RLCAB065 VBOX Micro to IMU02 YAW03 cable Input Modules RLVBMIM01 VBOX Mini Input Module RLVBFIM03 4 channel frequency and Pulse Counter Input Module RLVBTC8 8 Channel Thermocouple Interface RLVBADC03 8 Channel 16bit Analogue Interface RL...

Page 7: ...ta once the following simple steps have been followed 1 Insert a suitable CF card and close the door 2 Connect the GPS antenna mounted in a suitable position 3 Connect a power supply to the VBMicro 4 Wait for the SATS LED to show a solid green light Page 7 of 29 ...

Page 8: ...cause on power up the VBOX Micro will look for a connected GPS antenna and automatically adjust its gain for optimum performance LED Indicators There are three LED indicators on the top panel of the VBOX Micro SATS COMS and LOG SATS COMS LOG Flashing RED to indicate that satellite lock has NOT been attained Illuminates RED to indicate configuration communications via USB Illuminates GREEN to indic...

Page 9: ...ile name is created for each new day but if a file is being logged and the time crosses midnight in the local time then a new file is not created and logging continues in the currently open file If the system is switched off and then on again in the same day then it will append new data to the existing file for that day unless settings are changed in which case a new file may be created If you wan...

Page 10: ...formation about the VBOX Micro such as serial number and firmware version The column names section specifies the data in each column of the data section An example of a VBOX VBO file is shown on the right Note that the File created time and date is derived from GPS UTC time and date so will not reflect your local time unless this has been set within the VBOX Micro setup software File created on 08...

Page 11: ... your computer An installation dialog will automatically appear follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation of the setup software After installation the CD ROM can be removed and two icons should have appeared on your desktop that will allow you to start the VBOX Micro Setup software and the VBOXTools software for post processing data Running the VBOX Micro Setup Software First c...

Page 12: ... date information available from the GPS satellites This time is based around UTC approximately equal to GMT so if the VBOX Micro is used in a different time zone the local time should be set inside the VBOX Micro for ease of use As the time and date are critical to the creation of file names in the VBOX Micro it is recommended that the local time is correctly set Adding or subtracting an offset o...

Page 13: ...nfiguring the Input Modules To configure an input module you must connect the module directly to the computer via a serial cable you cannot setup the channels via the USB port on the VBOX Micro The software which is required is the Stand Alone Module Setup software which is included in the VBOX Micro installation The module can take power from the VBOX Micro both during operation and during config...

Page 14: ...Mode Connect the VBMIC01C to the computer via the USB cable Run the VBMicro Setup software Click the Read settings button to read the current configuration out of the connected VBMIC01C Click on the CAN tab to display the CAN page Select the Enable VCI option shown in screen shot right The screen shot to the right displays the CAN page when the VCI is enabled You can see the 16 CAN channels which ...

Page 15: ...nnels can be configured form a CAN database file 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 Database can be selected This will then automatically configure the channel with the correct CAN settings DATA Base format types VCI Racelogic CAN database f...

Page 16: ...er with a live display of the VBOXMicro data parameters plus the ability to show live results of acceleration and deceleration runs and also display Lap times For details of full functionality please refer to the Multi Function Display user manual Whilst connected to the VBOX Micro the MFD will have full functionality except for the ability to display trigger activated brake test results Page 16 o...

Page 17: ...OX Micro and as such do not need formatting before use Should the CF Card need formatting due to card errors it can be done through Windows as the VBOX Micro supports the following format type FAT upto 2Gb FAT16 upto 2Gb FAT32 upto 128Gb Racelogic strongly recommends the following media card brands SanDisk Kingston Lexar Ultra PQi Page 17 of 29 ...

Page 18: ... using any GPS equipment a clear sky view is important Objects in the surrounding area such as tall buildings or trees can block the GPS signal causing a reduction in the number of satellites being tracked or introducing reflected signals that can decrease the accuracy of the system Note that clouds and other atmospheric conditions do not affect the VBOX Micro s performance GPS antennas require a ...

Page 19: ...atellites in noisy situations such as near trees buildings and under bridges much more quickly It will also acquire satellite much more quickly on power up There are two ways to perform a GPS coldstart on the VBOX Micro one with and one without the use of a computer Without a computer Press and hold the square button on the side of the VBOX Micro for five seconds The unit will then beep to indicat...

Page 20: ...on software 1 If Satellites in view 3 then only Identifier 0x301 transmitted and bytes 2 to 8 are set to 0x00 2 Time since midnight This is a count of 10ms intervals since midnight UTC 5383690 53836 90 seconds since midnight or 14 hours 57 minutes and 16 90 seconds 3 Position Latitude 100 000 311924579 51 Degrees 59 24579 Minutes North This is a true 32bit signed integer North being positive 4 Pos...

Page 21: ...and above A new window will appear at this window click Next see image right and below A new Hardware Installation window will appear Click the button labelled Continue Anyway At the last window click Finish to complete the installation After a short period of time a window will ask you if you wish to reboot your computer click No Now disconnect then reconnect the VBOX Micro from its power supply ...

Page 22: ...sed for the analysis of the logged VBO data files VBOXTools is included as part of the VBOX Micro software installation For further information on the VBOXTools software please refer to the VBOXTools Software Manual supplied with the VBOX Micro Page 22 of 29 ...

Page 23: ...ntenna connection with the VBOX Micro only 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 connected and free from damage 4 If possible try another known working antenna to confirm antenna functionality 5 Perform a GPS coldstart and then leave the unit powe...

Page 24: ... for the upgrade please follow the instructions in the section Using USB earlier in this manual before following the instructions below How to Upgrade the Firmware Press and hold the button whilst the power is connected to the VBOX Micro The VBOX Micro will enter Upgrader mode indicated by solid RED COM and LOG LEDs and a solid GREEN SAT LED Connect the USB cable to the computer Double click the R...

Page 25: ... Ground Chassis I Ground Connector 2 CAN CAN Bus Connector Serial Connection to GPS Engine Pin I O Function 1 O RS232 Tx to GPS for debug only 2 I RS232 Rx to GPS for debug only 3 I O CAN High 4 I O CAN Low 5 I O Power Chassis I Ground Page 25 of 29 Connector 3 GPS GPS Antenna Pin I O Function 1 I Signal Chassis I Ground ...

Page 26: ...ccuracy 0 05 50cm per Km Units Metres Feet Maximum update rate 10 Hz Resolution 1cm Absolute Positioning Accuracy 5m 95 CEP Height accuracy 10 Metres 95 CEP Maximum update rate 10 Hz Resolution 1 cm Page 26 of 29 Heading Resolution 0 01 Accuracy 0 2 Time Resolution 0 01 s Accuracy 0 1 s 0 01s for performance results scanned in VBOXTools Acceleration Accuracy 1 Maximum 4 G Resolution 0 01 G Maximum...

Page 27: ...gitude Speed Heading Altitude Vertical velocity Longitudinal acceleration Lateral acceleration Distance since reset Power Input Voltage range 6 30V DC Current Typically 70mA Environmental and physical Weight Approx 275 grammes Size 105mm x 85 x 30mm Operating temperature 10 C to 60 C Storage temperature 40 C to 85 C Definitions CEP Circle of Error Probable 95 CEP Circle Error Probable means 95 of ...

Page 28: ...VBOX Micro Module Dimensions 100 0mm 86 0mm 78 0mm 28 5mm 86 0mm Page 28 of 29 ...

Page 29: ...80 823803 Fax 44 1280 823595 Email support racelogic co uk Web www racelogic co uk Document Updates Revision Description Date 1 First Release JH 31 07 08 2 Improved explanations KB 16 9 08 3 Added CAB063 and CAB065 to options on page 6 08 10 08 4 Added VCI mode operation for VBMIC01C versions KB 9 10 08 Page 29 of 29 ...

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