Racelogic PROLITE, User Manual

Page 1: ...VBOX PROLITE User Guide Page 1 of 20 VBOX PROLITE GPS Data Logger User Guide...

Page 2: ...ON 3 FEATURES 3 STANDARD INVENTORY 4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 4 OPERATION 5 GETTING STARTED 10 VBOX PRO LITE VBO FILE FORMAT 12 VBOX EXE SOFTWARE 13 FIRMWARE UPGRADES 14 SPECIFICATION 15 CONNECTION DATA 1...

Page 3: ...in cars bikes off road vehicles and boats Using a powerful GPS engine the VBOX PROLITE can log interpolated 5Hz GPS information at 20Hz The logged data is stored directly onto internal RAM which can...

Page 4: ...ional Accessories Description Racelogic Part 4 5Ah Battery Pack RLVBACS012 Mains Charger Supply RLVBACS020 Multifunction Display RLVBDSP03 8 Channel 16bit Analogue Interface RLVBADC03 8 Channel 10bit...

Page 5: ...perature reduces to 43 C and the charge status led 25 50 75 or 100 will flash The charge will then automatically restart Whilst charging the 25 50 75 and 100 will illuminate in succession to give an i...

Page 6: ...sky The VBOX will normally lock onto satellites within 30 seconds of power up However on its first use it can take up to 20 minutes to acquire satellite lock The yellow LED SC flashes to indicate star...

Page 7: ...istributor The antenna is a magnetic mounting type for quick and simple mounting to the vehicle roof For optimum GPS signal reception make sure that the antenna is fitted to the highest point of the v...

Page 8: ...corresponding to velocity The pulse per meter range is adjustable in software The analogue output on connector 3 pin2 outputs 0 5volt DC signal corresponding to velocity The Trigger Event marker inpu...

Page 9: ...2 port is used for all communication between the VBOX and laptop PC The RS232 port is able to transmit live data from the VBOX to the PC for viewing and performing real time tests The function of the...

Page 10: ...Lite Fully charged battery pack or Cigar lighter 12v adapter lead GPS Antenna RS232 Cable VBOX Software CD Laptop PC not supplied 1 Install Software 2 Place VBOX in vehicle 3 Fit antenna connector to...

Page 11: ...r of satellites currently in lock For best results ensure the VBOX has acquired a lock on 5 or more satellites essential for quality signal reception When using the VBOX for the first time or when usi...

Page 12: ...2d Serial Number 004866 Log Rate Hz 20 00 Software Version 8 1 4 build45 column names sats time lat long velocity heading height vert vel data 004 072148 26 3119 408424 00062 635139 015 13 356 06 0015...

Page 13: ...OX EXE Software The VBOX EXE software is used for configuration of the VBOX Pro Lite and also for analysis of the VBO data files For further information on the VBOX EXE software refer to the VBOX Soft...

Page 14: ...copy this file onto your PC If you have done a full VBOX CD installation then you will have the upgrade programme automatically installed in the Utilities folder of VBOX folder If not then this can a...

Page 15: ...DGPS 1 8m 95 CEP Accuracy 0 05 s Update rate 20 Hz Resolution 1 cm Heading Power Resolution 0 01 Input Voltage range 6v 18v DC Accuracy 0 2 Current Typically 560mA Acceleration Environmental and physi...

Page 16: ...e range 0 to 5Volts DC Frequency range DC to 44 4Khz Default setting Velocity 0 0125Volts per Km h 0 to 400Km h Default setting 25Hz per Km h 0 to 400Km h Accuracy 0 1 Km h 100Km h 90 pulses per metre...

Page 17: ...Connector 1 POWER Type Lemo 2 pin PIN In Out Description Range 1 I Power 6V to 18V 2 I Ground 0V Chassis Ground Connector 3 Analogue Dig OUT Event input Type Lemo 3 pin PIN In Out Description Range 1...

Page 18: ...In Out Description Range 1 O RS232 Tx Serial Data Transmit 12v 2 I RS232 Rx Serial Data Receive 12v 3 I O CAN Bus 4 I O CAN Bus 5 O V Power Chassis Ground Antenna connector Connector ANT Type SMA PIN...

Page 19: ...d 16 90 seconds 3 Position Latitude 100 000 515924579 51 Degrees 59 24579 Minutes North Latitude highest bit indicates north south hemisphere 0 north 1 south Bit 7 in Status is also set 4 Position Lon...

Page 20: ...d Unit 10 Swan Business Centre Osier Way Buckingham MK18 1TB UK Tel 44 0 1280 823803 Fax 44 0 1280 823595 Email support racelogic co uk Web www racelogic co uk Revision Date Description Author 1 21 10...