Racelogic VBOX Micro, User Manual

Page 1: ...4 VBOX Micro Satellite lock 05 VBOX Micro Configuration 06 VBOX Micro Connecting an Input module 07 VBOX Micro Connecting a Display VBOX Micro Updating the Firmware 09 VBOX Micro CAN Output 10 VBOX Mi...

Page 2: ...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 VBOX Micro logs 116...

Page 3: ...th Measure acceleration figures top speed mile etc Take it anywhere IP66 sealed against water mud dust etc Choose a sample rate from 10 times a second to once per minute Attach input modules to log ad...

Page 4: ...s have a CAN bus and each manufacturer uses a different protocol However we can supply CAN sets for various manufacturers see the vehicle CAN database section on our website for details VBOX Micro Inp...

Page 5: ...This is necessary because on power up the VBOX Micro will look for a connected GPS antenna and automatically adjust its gain for optimum performance See technical specification page for voltage input...

Page 6: ...tions via USB Illuminates YELLOW to indicate CAN communications LOG Illuminates GREEN indicating data is being logged to the CF card https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micr...

Page 7: ...his allows the log rate to be set in the range between 1 sample per minute and 10 samples per second 10 Hz File Management VBOX Micro data files are stored in Month folders on the CF card i e Jan14 Ea...

Page 8: ...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 up to 2 GB FAT32 up to 128 GB Racelogic strongly reco...

Page 9: ...nnae are available by contacting your VBOX Micro distributor The antenna is a magnetic mounting type for quick and simple mounting to the vehicle roof For optimum GPS signal reception make sure that t...

Page 10: ...c roof a special ground plane antenna must be used This has an internal ground plane and can operate perfectly without the need for mounting on a metal surface Ground plane antennas are available from...

Page 11: ...VBOX Setup select the Coldstart option within the General tab The unit will then beep to indicate that the GPS coldstart is underway https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Mic...

Page 12: ...n the VBOX Micro to one of the computers USB ports When connecting to VBOX Setup use the drop down list to select the COM port assigned to the VBOX Micro Once this is selected VBOX Setup will connect...

Page 13: ...c setting file RSF 5 Language Select an operating language 6 Diagnostics Live preview of satellites latitude longitude velocity accumulative distance 7 GPS Information Reports the internal GPS engine...

Page 14: ...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 critic...

Page 15: ...ector female 1 m CAN cable RLCAB019F 9 way D connector male to OBDII connector 1 2 m RLVBCAB20 Enabling VCI Mode Connect the VBOX Micro to the computer via the USB cable Run VBOX Setup Select the appr...

Page 16: ...celogic products For a VCI channel to be included in the logged file it must be Ticked as shown on all the channels in the screen shot below https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers V...

Page 17: ...rate is configured by selecting the desired baud rate from the right hand side of the VBOX Setup CAN tab https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 05_...

Page 18: ...se 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 th...

Page 19: ...RLCAB063 4 Channel Frequency and Pulse Counter Input Module RLVBFIM03 RLCAB063 Mini Input Module RLVBMIM01 RLCAB063 Yaw Rate Sensor 2 Axis G Sensor RLVBYAW03 RLCAB065 Inertial Measurement Unit RLVBIM...

Page 20: ...lus 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 co...

Page 21: ...brake test results https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 07_ _VBOX_Micro_Connecting_a_Display 21...

Page 22: ...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 indic...

Page 23: ...ure the VBOX Micro internal settings can be downloaded from the link below https www vboxautomotive co uk index php en customer area software https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers...

Page 24: ...0 ms 14 Distance travelled since VBOX reset m Unused Unused 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 1...

Page 25: ...it 3 File Open 11 Status 8 bit unsigned integer Bit 6 Eastern hemisphere 0 West 1 East Bit 7 Southern hemisphere 0 North 1 South 12 Longitudinal Acceleration 0 01 g per bit signed 13 Lateral Accelerat...

Page 26: ...10 VBOX Micro PIN OUTS Front View of VBOX Micro https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 10_ _VBOX_Micro_PIN_OUTS 26...

Page 27: ...nector 1 POWER Fischer 2 PIN PIN I O Function Range 1 I Power 6 30 V 2 I Ground 0 V https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 10_ _VBOX_Micro_PIN_OUTS...

Page 28: ...Fischer 5 PIN PIN I O Function 1 I O Power 2 O RS232 Tx 3 I RS232 Rx 4 I O CAN High 5 I O CAN Low https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 10_ _VBOX_M...

Page 29: ...3 ANTENNA SMA PIN Name Function Center RF Signal Power for active antenna Chassis Ground https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 10_ _VBOX_Micro_PIN...

Page 30: ...rate 10 Hz Maximum velocity Minimum velocity 1000 mph 0 1 km h Resolution 0 01 km h Latency 160 ms Distance Accuracy 0 05 50 cm per km Units m ft Maximum update rate 10 Hz Resolution 1 cm https en rac...

Page 31: ...rate 10 Hz Resolution 1 cm Time Resolution 0 01 s Accuracy 0 1 s 0 01 s for results scanned in VBOX Tools Acceleration Accuracy 1 Maximum 4 g Resolution 0 01 g Maximum update rate 10 Hz https en race...

Page 32: ...ata available Satellites UTC time Latitude Longitude Speed Heading Altitude Vertical velocity Longitudinal and Lateral acceleration Distance since reset Power Input Voltage range 6 30 V DC Current Typ...

Page 33: ...P 95 of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated diameter Module Dimensions https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 12_...

Page 34: ...https en racelogic support Product_Info VBOX_Data_Loggers VBOX_Micro VBOX_Micro_User_Guide 12_ _VBOX_Micro_Technical_Specification 34...

Page 35: ...VBOX Carry Case RLACS106 USB A USB Mini B 2 m RLCAB066 2 Optional Accessories Cables Description Product Code 5 way Fischer to 9 way D connector female 1 m CAN cable RLCAB19F 9 way D connector male t...

Page 36: ...bit Analogue Interface RLVBADC03 Yaw Rate sensor 2 Axis G sensor IP65 RLVBYAW03 Inertial Measurement Unit IP65 RLVBIMU04 Antennas Description Product Code Low Profile Ground Plane Antenna RLACS103 Mus...