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VBOX3i

100Hz GPS Data Logger

User Guide

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Summary of Contents for VBOX3i

Page 1: ...VBOX3i 100Hz GPS Data Logger User Guide...

Page 2: ...VB3i MANUAL Page 2 22 May 2014 This page intentionally left blank...

Page 3: ...0 CAN 10 SER 10 BLUETOOTH 10 CF 10 LOG 10 IMU VB3i V2 V3 only 10 Memory cards 10 GPS antenna 11 Satellite elevation mask 11 Analogue and digital outputs AD1 AD2 12 Digital inputs D IN 12 Analogue inpu...

Page 4: ...e 21 Re running the calibration 21 What happens if this isn t done 21 Additional IMU channels IMU04 only 22 IMU Attitude 22 RMS Channels 22 Using IMU as CAN module 22 Required equipment 22 Setup 22 Mo...

Page 5: ...to a compact flash card for easy transfer to a PC The VBOX3i also includes 4 high resolution analogue input channels to record data from external sensors and 2 CAN bus interfaces to allow connection o...

Page 6: ...tional accessories Description RL Part Description RL Part Brake pedal trigger RLVBACS004 8 Channel thermocouple interface RLVBTC8 Hand held brake trigger RLVBACS009 Can to analogue output module RLVB...

Page 7: ...ds of the power being switched off or overhead obstructions blocking the view of the sky If the VBOX3i has not been used for a long time or if it was last used many miles from its current location it...

Page 8: ...the front panel LOG and FUNC LOG is used to start and stop logging to the compact flash card and FUNC is used to switch between two sample rates 100Hz and 20Hz LOG The LOG button will override any of...

Page 9: ...as either or so that the logging will start or stop when a data value is exceeded or not Multiple data channels can be combined in a Boolean OR manner to control the logging LED indicators There are a...

Page 10: ...lising coms with a Bluetooth device Solid blue indicates the VBOX3i has a Bluetooth connection with another Bluetooth device CF Flashes blue when data is being written to the card LOG Solid green when...

Page 11: ...decrease the accuracy of the system Note that clouds and other atmospheric conditions do not affect the VBOX3i s performance GPS antennas require a ground plane to operate correctly This helps to red...

Page 12: ...gging status of the VBOX The analogue outputs on connectors AD1 and AD2 are both user configurable For example analogue output 1 could be configured to output velocity while analogue output 2 might be...

Page 13: ...this case changing the scale and offset to suit the sensor data sheet allows the data stored onto the compact flash to be in Kg When changing settings for an analogue channel using VBOXTools software...

Page 14: ...ccuracy tests performed at a GPS sample rate above 20Hz should be logged to compact flash and post processed The secondary RS232 port is used for connection to a Telemetry Radio module allowing the re...

Page 15: ...website CAN termination The VBOX3i contains an active termination between 0 Ohms and 120 Ohms the active terminations are selectable via VBOXTools as shown above right NOTE When the Usage of the CAN...

Page 16: ...test where time and distance are critical and the vehicle test incorporates highly dynamic manoeuvres Normal The Normal mode should only be used for any testing that does not involve any high dynamic...

Page 17: ...the headset switch once will sound an audible beep through the headset to confirm that recording of the WAV file has begun Pressing the switch for a second time will then stop recording this will be...

Page 18: ...sed with a RTCM V2 enabled Basestation then the positional accuracy is increased to 40cm 95 CEP The height accuracy is improved to 1M 95 CEP 2cm positional accuracy If the VBOX3i has an RTK upgrade op...

Page 19: ...enna to the top centre of the IMU see mounting section for more detail and enter these distances in the highlighted box below 4 IMU04 Connect CAN KF port to VB3i V3 25W D analogue input port using RLC...

Page 20: ...ms Using IMU integration inertial data being sent to host VBOX via RS232 Inertial data being sent to host system via CAN VB3i LED Colour Solid Orange Flashing Orange Flashing Green Solid Green IMU IMU...

Page 21: ...two brake stops with a decel force of at least 0 5g When is the calibration required When carrying out high dynamic tests such as braking and ESC testing this recommended process calibrates the Kalma...

Page 22: ...lman filter so RLCAB005 CS connection method cannot be used for IMU04 integration This CAN module connection can be used purely to log IMU04 data channels Required equipment VB3i works with all VB3i u...

Page 23: ...so important to mount the sensor so that it is level with the ground For best results mount the IMU and GPS antenna as close to each other as possible For example Bolt the IMU to the seat rails and pl...

Page 24: ...uter then reconnect the VBOX3i Another software package installed on your computer may have reserved the COM port No data is logged in the VBO file Check satellite reception Loss of reception may prev...

Page 25: ...ings will fall within a circle of the stated diameter Approximately 29Mb per hour used when logging GPS data at 100Hz Approx 182Mb per hour total logging capacity Outputs CAN Bus Bit rate 125Kbits 250...

Page 26: ...Output 0V to 5V 3 I Connector 4 D IN Type Lemo 3 pin PIN In Out Description Range 1 I Ground 2 I Digital Input 2 Start Stop Logging 0V to 5V 14v tolerant 3 I Digital Input 1 Brake Trigger 0V to 5V 14v...

Page 27: ...l 4 20 8 I Channel 4 21 9 22 10 23 11 24 12 25 13 Note A screw terminal connector block is available to purchase on request from your VBOX supplier Analogue input connector V3 Connector Analogue Type...

Page 28: ...Distance 0 000078125 meters per bit unsigned Corrected to trigger point 12 Longitudinal Acceleration 0 01G per bit signed 13 Lateral Acceleration 0 01G per bit signed 14 Distance travelled in meters s...

Page 29: ...power the VBOX3i and wait until the box has finished initialisation Insert the CF card containing the upgrade file Once the upgrade is complete the VBOX3i will beep twice and resume normal operation O...

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