DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 1. Table of contents 1. Table of contents 2 2. About this document 4 2.1. Legend 4 3. GPS based system for position, speed, and displacement measurement 5 3.1 Features 5 3.1.1 Speed sensor 5 ...
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8.2. General Safety Instructions 30 8.2.1. Environmental Considerations 30 8.2.2. Product End-of-Life Handling 30 8.2.3. System and Components Recycling 30 8.2.4. General safety and hazard warnings for all Dewesoft systems 31 9. Documentation version history 34 V21-1...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 2. About this document 2.1. Legend The following symbols and formats will be used throughout the document. Important It gives you important information about the subject. Please read carefully! Hint ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 3. GPS based system for position, speed, and displacement measurement 3.1 Features Synchronized data acquisition combined with real time speed measurement ● Portable and rugged construction ● Insensitivity to road surface (can be used on mud offroad, water, snow, ice,..) ●...
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DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Heading accuracy (dynamic with GNSS) - Slip angle accuracy - Range Unlimited Hot start time < 10 s Output data rate 20/100 Hz GNSS Supported navigation systems GPS L1, L2* GLONASS L1, L2* Supported SBAS systems ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Vehicle dynamics - Lane change ✓ Circle drive ✓ Chassis development - Advanced driver assistance systems testing ✓ Comfort testing - Pass by Noise ✓ FuSi ✓ Orientation of different object - 3.3. Device overview The DS-VGPS-HSC offers a unique combination of a high dynamic GPS based speed sensor and a GPS ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL The base of any GPS receiver is precise time measurement. In addition to the position information a precise PPS (pulse per second) is generated by the GPS engine. This pulse is used to synchronize 80 MHz oscillators with software PLL (phase locked loop).
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL the VGPS can work with at least three satellites, it's precision increases the more satellites it finds. If one satellite disappears over the horizon, or behind an object, there are other satellites still in view. ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 5. Connection 5.1. Connector overview I mage 6: Inputs 5.1.1. Aerial connector Connect the GPS aerial to the SMA connector. I mage 7: SMA connector V21-1 11/34 ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Optional: AC adapter different AC cable (depends on the country) ● I mage 15: AC adapter 5.1.9. Cable for connecting VGPS to VGPS-Display (optional) Type of cable: LIYCY 4x0.25 shielded, length: 2 m ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Image 18: FGJ.1B.304.CLLD52Z Image 17: FGJ.1B.304.CLAD52Z 5.1.10. Cable for connecting VGPS to CAN Type of cable: LIYCY 2x0.25 shielded, length: 2 m I mage 19: VGPS to CAN cable ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 5.1.11. Output cable velocity and distance Type of cable: RG-174, length: 2 m I mage 20: DSUB9 to 2xBNC cable 5.2. Options 5.2.1. Brake trigger switch (Available to purchase as an option) The brake trigger is designed to be mounted on the brake pedal or the accelerator pedal and gives an indication when the pedal is pressed.
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 5.2.2. Digital display The LED display is used to monitor various GPS parameters. Display description: Blinking middle dashes on all digits - the display is unable to communicate with the VGPS. Pressing and releasing the push-button on the front of the VGPS-Display switches the display to different modes. After pressing the push-button, the LED bedside mode changed to appropriate display mode. ...
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DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Mode 03: GPS UTC time reported by the satellites goes up in increments of 0.05 seconds. The format is hh.mm.ss. The base for the time is Universal Time Coordinate, derived from the atomic clocks on board the satellite and hence is extremely ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 6. Installation of the DewesoftX® measurement software For optimal operation, we recommend that you install the latest version of DewesoftX® . If you already ...
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DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL I mage 23: DS-VGPS-HSC settings GPS device A list of the supported GPS systems. Select the D ewesoft RS232 (Topcon/Javad/NVS) GPS device. If it doesn't find the Model of receiver press the Refresh button or you have to switch COM port. Firmware version ...
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DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Update rate (Hz) Only option is a 100 Hz update rate. Velocity analog output The maximum value of the analog output coefficient can be set in this input field. The valid range is between 50 and 500 km/h. Distance output ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 6.2.1. Timing settings Hardware setup In addition to a high precision speed sensor the DS-VGPS-HSC is also a high precision timing source for synchronized data acquisition. In this operation mode the DS-VGPS-HSC generates the clock for the data acquisition system. ...
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DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Green watch: The number of used satellites is equal or greater then the minimum number of satellites Red watch and Sync Lost indicator: The number of used satellites is lower than the min number of satellites. ...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL 6.3. Channel setup When you are finished in the hardware settings, click on the ‘Ch. setup’ button and select ‘GPS’. I mage 27: Channel setup The screenshot below shows the channel setup screen of the DS-VGPS-HSC. In the column O N/OFF you can select the channels for storing during the measurement.
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL Current sec: This channel counts the seconds since midnight UTC ● Mark input: Indicates an event at the mark input by changing the level from 0 to 1 ● Acceleration: Based on the GPS velocity the acceleration is calculated automatically ●...
DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL I mage 30: Recording the measurement 6.5. Analysis After measurement you can analyze the stored data. One click on the “Analysis“ button gives you the possibility to choose a recorded data file and analyze it. ...
7.2. Support Dewesoft has a team of people ready to assist you if you have any questions or any technical difficulties regarding the system. For any support please contact your local distributor first or Dewesoft directly. ...
When used in text representing the company, product or technology name, the ® sign is not used. The Dewesoft triangle logo is a registered trademark but the ® sign is not used in the visual representation of the triangle logo. ...
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the product. Dewesoft GmbH assumes no liability for the customer’s failure to comply with these requirements. ...
REMOVE POWER and do not use the product until the safe operation can be verified by service-trained personnel. If necessary, return the product to Dewesoft sales and service office for service and repair to ensure that safety features are maintained. ...
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DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL noises. the system does not work anymore. the system has been exposed to long storage in adverse environments. the system has been exposed to heavy shipment strain. Warranty void if damages caused by disregarding this manual. For consequential damages, NO ●...
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DS-VGPS-HSC TECHNICAL REFERENCE MANUAL The electromagnetic environments encompassed by this product family standard are industrial, both indoor and outdoor, as described for industrial locations in IEC 61000-6-2 or defined in 3.7 of IEC 61326-1. Equipment and systems intended for use in other electromagnetic environments, for example, in the process industry or in environments with potentially explosive atmospheres, are excluded from the ...
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