Racelogic VBOX 3i Quick Start

Quick Start - VBOX 3i
Required equipment (All supplied as standard unless specified):
• VBOX 3i
• GPS/GLONASS antenna
• RS232 cable
• Laptop PC (not supplied)
1. Mount the VBOX3i GPS/GLONASS antenna in
a suitable position
ideal position is in the centre of the roof away from
any objects that may shadow the GNSS signal
such as roof bars.
This creates a large metal
antenna to shield it from signals reflected by the
ground that can cause
Note: See these articles if having difficulty
obtaining satellite lock:
GNSS Cold Start
2. Screw the gold SMA connector on the antenna
cable firmly onto the VBOX 3i 'Antenna' socket,
making sure that the socket on the VBOX 3i is free
from any contamination.
Note: It is important to connect the antenna to
the VBOX 3i before power is connected.
The VBOX 3i adjusts the signal gain to the
antenna based on the current incoming
GNSS signal strength.
3. Connect the power connector to the socket marked 'PWR' on the VBOX 3i.
When power is connected, the
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on the roof of the vehicle. The
object underneath the
multi-path errors.
Satellite elevation mask
red 'PWR' LED
• Cigar lighter 12 V adapter lead
• Blank compact flash card
• VBOX software CD
will illuminate and all of the other LEDs will flash once then go
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