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Racelogic VBOX II - User Manual

Racelogic VBOX II
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VBOX II User Manual
01 - VBOX II Front Panel
02 - VBOX II SD Cards and Logging
03 - VBOX II Display Screen Overview
04 - VBOX II VBOX Setup Overview
05 - VBOX IISX Single Antenna Placement
06 - VBOX 20SL Dual Antenna Placement
07 - VBOX 20SL3 Triple Antenna Placement
08 - VBOX 20SL Slip/Roll Angle Offsets
09 - VBOX II CAN / RS232 / USB
10 - VBOX II Smoothing and Filtering
11 - VBOX II Digital and Analogue Outputs
12 - VBOX II Digital Inputs
13 - VBOX II Inputs/Outputs
14 - VBOX II Fuse Reset Button
15 - VBOX II Technical Properties
VBOX II CAN Output
VBOX II Dimensions
VBOX II PIN OUTS
VBOX II Standard Inventory
VBOX II Technical Specification
VBOX II Firmware Upgrade Procedure
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Table of Contents

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Summary

01 - VBOX II Front Panel Configuration

Main Menu Options

Main configuration categories: Settings, Coldstart, Mode, Setup Antennas, Smoothing, Outputs, Exit.

Settings Menu Details

Configuration for Units, Application, USB/CAN Mode, Log Options, GPS, Time Offset.

Setup Antennas - Pitch Configuration

Configuration for pitch antenna separation, level, slip, and pitch offsets.

Setup Antennas - Roll Configuration

Configuration for roll antenna separation, level, and roll offsets.

Smoothing Menu Options

Adjusting smoothing for Lat Acc, Long Acc, Slip, Pitch, and Roll channels.

Digital Output Setup

Configuring digital output parameters like pulses, max speed, and frequency.

Analogue Output Setup

Configuring analogue output values for speed, angles, and acceleration.

GPS Menu Settings

Configuring Dynamic Mode, DGPS Mode, and Kalman Filter for GPS data.

Factory Reset Procedure

Steps to reset the VBOX II unit to its default factory settings.

02 - VBOX II SD Cards and Logging

Logging Modes: Continuous vs. On-Demand

Explains logging data continuously or only when the vehicle is moving.

Maximum Logged Channels

Limits on CAN channels for logging with or without Kalman Filter enabled.

03 - VBOX II Display Screen Overview

Interpreting Displayed Data

Overview of data shown on the VBOX II screen, including Speed, Slip, and Satellites.

Understanding GPS and DGPS Status Lights

Guidance on interpreting front panel light indicators for GPS lock and DGPS status.

04 - VBOX II VBOX Setup Overview

Connecting VBOX II to a PC

Steps for connecting the VBOX II via USB or serial port for configuration.

VBOX Setup Software Interface

Overview of the software's General, Channels, Logging, GPS, CAN, and Output menus.

05 - VBOX IISX Single Antenna Placement

Ensuring Optimal GPS Signal

Best practices for antenna connection and mounting for maximum signal quality.

Ground Plane Antenna Requirements

Information on using ground planes for antenna operation when not on a vehicle roof.

06 - VBOX 20 SL Dual Antenna Placement

Critical Antenna Separation Settings

The importance of matching physical antenna separation to configuration settings.

Antenna Placement for Slip and Yaw Measurement

Visual guides and advice for positioning antennas to measure Slip and Pitch/Roll.

Antenna Mounting for Separations >2 m

Recommendations for leveling antennas when their separation exceeds 2 meters.

GPS Antenna Placement Considerations

Notes on clear sky view, obstructions, and using ground planes with roof bars.

07 - VBOX 20 SL3 Triple Antenna Placement

Triple Antenna Separation Precision

Emphasizes exact separation values for triple antenna setups for accuracy.

3-Antenna Configuration Examples

Diagrams showing typical 3-antenna placements for Slip, Pitch, and Roll.

Antenna Separation Impact on RTK Lock

How antenna separation influences RTK lock reliability for advanced measurements.

Data Availability by Antenna Combination

Table detailing available GPS data based on antenna setup (A, A+B, A+C, A+B+C).

08 - VBOX 20 SL Slip;Roll Angle Offsets

Determining Slip Angle Offset

Procedure for calculating slip angle offset to correct antenna misalignment.

Pitch and Roll Angle Offset Calculation

Compensating for non-level antenna placement for accurate Pitch/Roll readings.

Remote Slip Angle Offset via CAN

Initiating slip angle offset calculation remotely using CAN messages.

Utilizing the LEVEL Option

How the LEVEL option enhances RTK lock with specific antenna alignments.

09 - VBOX II CAN; RS232; USB

CAN Bus and Serial Interface Functions

Explains the capabilities of the CAN bus and serial ports for communication.

VCI Mode for External CAN Data Logging

Configuring the VBOX II to log CAN data from external manufacturers.

Racelogic Modules Integration

Connecting Racelogic modules or using VBOX CAN output.

10 - VBOX II Smoothing and Filtering

Velocity Smoothing Dynamics

Using High, Normal, and Low Dynamics for velocity data smoothing.

Kalman Filter for Position and Velocity Data

Enabling or disabling the Kalman filter for position and velocity channels.

11 - VBOX II Digital and Analogue Outputs

Configuring Digital Outputs

Setting scale, maximum values, and pulses per metre for digital outputs.

Configuring Analogue Outputs

Setting voltage levels for analogue outputs representing various parameters.

12 - VBOX II Digital Inputs

Brake Trigger Input Functionality

Using the first digital input for brake event timing and distance calculation.

Remote Logging Control Input

Utilizing the second digital input for remote logging on/off switch functionality.

13 - VBOX II Inputs;Outputs

14 - VBOX II Fuse Reset Button

15 - VBOX II Technical Properties

VBOX II CAN Output Specifications

Details on CAN output IDs, data bytes, and data format conventions.

VBOX II Physical Dimensions

Dimensions for VB2SX, VB20SL, and VB20SL3 models.

VBOX II Connector Pinouts

Pin assignments for Power, Outputs, I/O, CAN, Serial, USB, and GPS connectors.

VBOX II Standard Inventory Contents

List of standard accessories and product codes included with VBOX II units.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Comprehensive specs for Velocity, Distance, Latency, Memory, Time, Power, Acceleration, and Angles.

Firmware Upgrade Procedure

Step-by-step guide for downloading and installing VBOX II firmware updates.

Racelogic VBOX II Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRacelogic
ModelVBOX II
CategoryData Loggers
LanguageEnglish

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