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VBOX Indoor Positioning System User Guide
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01 - VBOX IPS Introduction
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02 - VBOX IPS Hardware Installation
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03 - VBOX IPS Rover Connection to VBOX 3i
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04 - VBOX IPS Site Configuration
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05 - VBOX IPS Using with a VBOX 3i/Standalone
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06 - VBOX IPS Troubleshooting
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07 - VBOX IPS Technical Properties
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VBOX IPS - PIN OUTS
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VBOX IPS - Technical Specification
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VBOX IPS - Upgrading Firmware
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VBOX IPS - Regulatory Information
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  • Page 1 • 01 - VBOX IPS Introduction • 02 - VBOX IPS Hardware Installation • 03 - VBOX IPS Rover Connection to VBOX 3i • 04 - VBOX IPS Site Configuration • 05 - VBOX IPS Using with a VBOX 3i/Standalone •...
  • Page 2 01 - VBOX IPS Introduction Overview VBOX Indoor Positioning System uses a network of fixed beacons in set locations that communicate with a receiver mounted on the roof of a vehicle using Ultra Wideband (UWB), to measure position and speed where you cannot use GNSS signals.
  • Page 3 Connectors https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 4 The VBOX IPS will need at least 6 beacons in view at any one time to compute a solution. For a simple installation, Racelogic recommend placing the beacons in a ‘Square’ formation with spacing between the beacons of around 25–30 m, as below.
  • Page 5 Firmware upgrades and should be covered with the supplied splashproof plug to ensure waterproofness. The VIPS beacons have 4 magnets on the base allowing for easy installation onto any ferrous surface, however Racelogic can supply metallic plates that can attach to a tripod for quick installations. Suitable Beacon Orientations ✔...
  • Page 6 Side by side with large height difference ✗ ✗ Tops together ✗ ✗ Tops to base ✗ ✗ Base to base ✗ ✗ Side to base ✗ ✗ Side by side with large height difference, tops away from each other https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 7 The rover should also be mounted in a way such that it has a clear view to the beacons and away from any objects that may block that view (Roof bars, radio antennas etc). https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 8 VBOX 3i will function the same as when using GPS in terms of CAN In / Out, data logging (analogue, etc.) and VBOX Test Suite use. When indoor/outdoor operation is selected, the VBOX IPS system will wait for GPS lock and IMU synchronisation before attempting to initialise the VIPS positioning.
  • Page 9 • Insert the 7 way Lemo connector in to the right hand connector on the Rover. • Connect the 25 way connector to the A IN port on the VBOX 3i. • Connect the 5 way Lemo connector to the SER port on the VBOX 3i. https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 10 • Connect the 5 way Lemo connector to the SER port on the VBOX 3i. • Insert the 6 way Lemo connector in to the left hand connector on the Rover. • Insert the other end of the cable in to the CAN / KF port on the IMU04. https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    04 - VBOX IPS Site Configuration For the VBOX IPS to work correctly, the rover needs to know the expected site configuration. This configuration informs the rover of the expected Beacon IDs it will be using and their locations. This information needs to be manually entered by the user using the VIPS Site Configuration Software.

  • Page 12: Site Settings

    Identifier There may be multiple VBOX IPS operating within the same test ground and so to ensure the rover only uses the signals coming from the intended test site, a site identifier needs to be entered. This identifier will need to match the site identifier of the beacons that will be used.
  • Page 13 For indoor/outdoor use, it is important that the origin of the VBOX IPS matches a global coordinate system to ensure there is a smooth transition between GPS and VBOX IPS position. The enter value of the origin should be a georeferenced location that is the 0,0 point from which all VBOX IPS beacon measurements are taken from.

  • Page 14: Clear All

    The Clear all button will remove all beacons in the list. Friendly ID The Friendly ID is a user friendly ID that should match the sticker on the Beacon. The Friendly ID cannot be changed and will be a consecutive count up from 1. https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 15 Ping Table The VBOX IPS rover needs to know the expected order it will receive the ‘Ping’ signals from the beacons, based on whichever beacon is nearest. Once the Beacon Offsets have been entered, you should press the Calculate button to update the Ping Table.
  • Page 16 To upload the configuration, a COM port will first need to be selected from the drop down list of available COM ports. If the required COM port is not displayed, pressing the Refresh button will refresh the COM port list. https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 17 Once in ‘LPC Mode’ the user can then press the Upload button to upload the configuration to the beacon. The software will then inform the user whether the upload has been successful or not. When uploading to a Beacon there is no need to first enter LPC mode, the configuration can be uploaded directly. https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 18 Site Configuration uploaded to the Rover unit, it is now possible to start testing using a VB3i and VBOX IPS. The VBOX 3i will function the same as when using GPS in terms of CAN In/Out, data logging (analogue, etc.) and VBOX Test Suite use.
  • Page 19 Site Origin of 0 VBOX IPS normally outputs locations in degrees latitude and longitude, if however an origin of 0,0 is given, then the conversion to latitude/longitude is skipped and the VBOX IPS rover will output in meters X,Y. When operating with a VB3i, an origin is always needed, when operating in standalone mode, this is optional.
  • Page 20 06 - VBOX IPS Troubleshooting Upload Timeout When uploading the VBOX IPS configuration, the process may time out. If this occurs, there are a number of things that can be changed to solve the issue, other than repeated attempts. 1. The first is to increase the Timeout number within the VIPS Site Configuration Software.
  • Page 21 07 - VBOX IPS Technical Properties VBOX IPS - PIN OUTS VBOX IPS - Technical Connector pin information Specification Beacon/rover specification and size information VBOX IPS - Upgrading Firmware VBOX IPS - Regulatory How to update the VPRS beacon and rover Information Firmware.
  • Page 22 VBOX IPS - PIN OUTS Beacon Beacon front view https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 23 Connector 1 - POWER (Lemo 2 PIN) Function +12 V Power Ground Connector 2 (Lemo 7 PIN) Function VIPS Tx VIPS Rx https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 24 Function +12 V Power Ground Chassis Shield Rover Rover front view Connector 1 (Lemo 6 PIN) https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 25 Function Do not use Do not use CAN High CAN Low +12 V Power Chassis Ground Connector 2 (Lemo 7 PIN) Function IMU Rx IMU Tx VIPS Tx VIPS Rx +12 V Power Ground https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 26 Function Chassis Shield https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...

  • Page 27: Relative Positioning

    VBOX IPS - Technical Specification Rover Specifications Velocity Accuracy 0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples) Update rate 100 Hz Maximum velocity 300 km/h Minimum velocity 0.1 km/h Resolution 0.1 km/h Latency 60 ms Relative Positioning Horizontal accuracy <10 cm (95 % CEP*)
  • Page 28 0.05% (<50 cm per km) Update rate 100 Hz Resolution 1 cm Acceleration Accuracy 0.5 % Maximum 20 g Resolution 0.01 g Update rate 100 Hz Heading Resolution 0.01° Update rate 100 Hz Time Resolution 0.01 s Accuracy 30 ns https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 29 4.0 – 5.0 GHz or 6.0 – 7.0 GHz Transmit power (peak / average) 0 dBm / -41.3 dBm Outputs Rover RS232 Output RS232 Port 1 Position and velocity RS232 Port 2 IMU04 data Output data rate 100 Hz https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 30 Digital Output Signal levels 5 V DC Output type 1 PPS* Beacon RS232 Output RS232 Port 1 Configuration only Inputs Rover Unit Power Input voltage range 6.5 – 30 V DC Power consumption Digital Input Input Function 1 PPS* https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...

  • Page 31: Environmental And Physical

    0.005 g Environmental and Physical IP rating IP 67 Operating temperature -30°C to +60°C Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C Size (of each beacon/rover) 124 x 124 x 74.5 mm (l x w x h) Weight (of each beacon/rover) 350 g https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 32 Beacon/Rover Dimensions Measured in mm. https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...
  • Page 33 2. Download the Racelogic Upgrader Software from the software section of the VBOX Automotive website. Note: Pease ensure that the latest version of Racelogic Upgrader is installed. 3. Connect the RLCAB151-L serial configuration cable, from the PC direct to the Configuration Port of the VIPS unit.

  • Page 34: For Customers In The United States

    1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, Including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes and Modifications not expressly approved by RACELOGIC can void your authority to operate this equipment under Federal Communications Commissions rules.

  • Page 35: Radiation Exposure Statement

    RSS-102 pour un environnement non contrôle’. L’antenne(s) utilisée pour ce transmetteur doit etre installé pour fournir une distance de séparation d’au moins 20 cm de toutes les personnes et ne doit pas être co-localisés ou fonctionner en conjunction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur. https://racelogic.support/01VBOX_Automotive/VBOX_Indoor_Positioning_System/VBOX_IPS_User_Guide/...

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