Racelogic VBOX Micro Manual de usuario
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•01 - VBOX Micro Introduction
•02 - VBOX Micro Power and L Ds
•03 - VBOX Micro Logging
•04 - VBOX Micro Satellite lock
•05 - VBOX Micro Configuration
•06 - VBOX Micro Connecting an Input module
•07 - VBOX Micro Connecting a Display
•08 - VBOX Micro Upgrading firmware
•10 - VBOX Micro PIN OUTS
•12 - VBOX Micro Technical Specification
•11 - VBOX Micro Inventory and optional accessories
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01 - VBOX Micro Introduction
The VBOX Micro is a small, waterproof (IP66) GPS data-logging device, which records your speed, position,
acceleration and many other parameters. This data is stored on a removable compact flash card. Software provided with
the unit allows you to view and analyse all of the parameters, which have been recorded, allowing you to see how fast
you were going at any time, your maximum g-force, where you went on Google arth and many other interesting and
useful parameters.
The fastest recording rate is 10 samples per second, which is good for capturing fast events like a sports car on a circuit,
a downhill skier or even a mountain 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. VBOX
Micro logs 116 bytes/sample (default standard channels), at a log rate of 10 Hz this equates to 4.2Mbytes/hour. Using a
512 MB compact flash card, at a log rate of 10 Hz, you get around 120 hours recording, and at 1 sample per minute you
get over 3000 days recording!
The VBOX Micro records the following parameters as standard: Time, Position, Velocity, Heading, Height, Vertical
Velocity, and Accumulated Distance. You can also record other parameters, either by connecting directly to your
vehicle’s CAN bus, or by connecting a suitable external input module.
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What Can The VBOX Micro Do?
• Measure speed, distance and acceleration
• Analyse driving line
• Compare driving style with others
• See if the most is being made of tyres during braking and cornering
• Plot routes on Google arth
• Measure acceleration figures, top speed, ¼ 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 additional channels
• Connect to CAN bus of vehicle
• Connect via CAN to a third party data-logger
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Additional Features
• USB interface for setup
• 13 GPS channels logged + 16 external channels
• L D operational status indication
*Not all vehicles have a CAN bus, and each manufacturer uses a different protocol. However, we can supply CAN sets
for various manufacturers, see the vehicle CAN d t b se section on our website for details.
VBOX Micro Inputs and Outputs
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02 - VBOX Micro Power and L Ds
Connecting Power
The VBOX Micro can be powered from two different types of power source, via the 2 way PWR input socket.
1. Vehicle power outlet socket (via a supplied cigar lighter power cable RLCAB060)
2. Battery power, (Racelogic 2Ah Battery pack RLACS110)
You must connect the GPS ntenn before connecting power to the VBOX Micro. This is necess ry bec use on
power-up the VBOX Micro will look for connected GPS ntenn nd utom tic lly djust its g in for optimum
perform nce.
See technic l specific tion page for voltage input range.
L D Indicators
There are three L D indicators on the top panel of the VBOX Micro: SATS, COMS and LOG.
SATS
Flashing R D to indicate that satellite lock has NOT been attained, Solid GR N light to indicate a valid satellite lock.
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COMS
Illuminates R D to indicate configuration communications via USB, Illuminates Y LLOW to indicate CAN
communications.
LOG
Illuminates GR N indicating data is being logged to the CF card.
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03 - VBOX Micro Logging
Logging Control
Logging of data to the CF card can be controlled in two ways:
•Opening the CF c rd door: This triggers a micro switch that stops the logging and closes the file. Closing the door
will restart the logging to a new file (dependent on logging mode).
•Pressing the '■' button: This will stop the logging and close the current file. Pressing the '■' button again will then
re-start the logging to a new file. If 'Only when moving' logging mode is selected, the '■' button can only be used to
control logging once speed is detected (>0.5 km/h).
Logging Modes
The VBOX Micro supports two logging modes that are set using VBOX Setup software:
• Log continuously.
• Log only when moving (speed >0.5 km/h)
Logging Rates
The VBOX Micro has an adjustable log rate set within VBOX Setup. This 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. ach logged file will have a name based
on date with the following format: Mon04Dec07_XXXX.VBO.
A new file name is created for each new day, if a file is being logged when the time crosses midnight a new file is not
created. 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. If one file is closed and another created on the same day they can be distinguished by an increment to the
file number, i.e. Mon04Dec07_0001.VBO, Mon04Dec07_0002.VBO. When a module is connected the unit must be
power cycled, once the unit is recognised this will then cause the VBOX Micro to open a new file as above.
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Memory Cards
The VBOX Micro stores logged data on Compact Flash (CF) cards. The supplied CF cards are already optimised for use
on the VBOX 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 (up to 2 GB)
• FAT32 (up to 128 GB)
Racelogic strongly recommends the following media card brands:
• SanDisk
• Kingston
• Lexar
• Ultra
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04 - VBOX Micro Satellite lock
Antenna
The GPS antenna supplied with the VBOX Micro is a 3.5V active antenna. For the best possible signal quality, it is
important to maintain a clean connection between the antenna and the VBOX Micro. Before fixing the antenna to the
VBOX Micro, ensure that there are no dust particles in either connector. Replacement antennae 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 the antenna is fitted to the highest point of the vehicle away from any obstructions that may
block satellite reception. The GPS antenna works best with a metal ground plane underneath (a metallic vehicle roof is
perfect for this).
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Please also note that when 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 ground plane to operate correctly. This helps to reduce unwanted reflections of the GPS signal
caused by nearby objects, and usually the metal roof of a vehicle performs this function. However, if a test requires an
antenna to be placed either off the vehicle, or on a vehicle that does not have a metallic 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 your VBOX distributor (part number RLVBACS065).
Coldstart
A GPS coldstart forces the GPS engine to reset its downloaded almanac of current satellite positions. This can be useful
if the VBOX Micro is having trouble locking onto satellites, which typically occurs if the VBOX Micro has not been used
for several weeks or if it was last used a long distance (over one thousand miles) away from the current location.
M nu lly
Press and hold the square button ’■’ on the side of the VBOX Micro for five seconds. The unit will then beep to indicate
that the GPS coldstart is underway.
Vi Softw re
Connect to VBOX Setup, select the ‘Coldstart’ option within the ‘General’ tab. The unit will then beep to indicate that the
GPS coldstart is underway.
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