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VBOX Micro User Manual
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01 - VBOX Micro Introduction
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02 - VBOX Micro Power and LEDs
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03 - VBOX Micro Logging
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04 - VBOX Micro Satellite lock
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05 - VBOX Micro Configuration
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06 - VBOX Micro Connecting an Input module
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07 - VBOX Micro Connecting a Display
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VBOX Micro - Updating the Firmware
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09 - VBOX Micro CAN Output
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10 - VBOX Micro PIN OUTS
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12 - VBOX Micro Technical Specification
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11 - VBOX Micro Inventory and optional accessories
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  • Page 1 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 • VBOX Micro - Updating the Firmware •...
  • Page 2 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 Earth and many other interesting and useful parameters.
  • Page 3 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 Earth •...

  • Page 4: Additional Features

    *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 database section on our website for details. VBOX Micro Inputs and Outputs https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/01_- _VBOX_Micro_Introduction...

  • Page 5: Connecting Power

    02 - VBOX Micro Power and LEDs 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.
  • Page 6 COMS Illuminates RED to indicate configuration communications via USB, Illuminates YELLOW to indicate CAN communications. Illuminates GREEN indicating data is being logged to the CF card. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/02_- _VBOX_Micro_Power_and_LEDs...

  • Page 7: Logging Control

    • 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).

  • Page 8: 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: •...
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Cold Start

    (over one thousand miles) away from the current location. Manually Press and hold the square button ’■’ on the side of the VBOX Micro for five seconds. The unit will then beep to indicate https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/04_-...
  • Page 11 GPS coldstart is underway. Via Software 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. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/04_- _VBOX_Micro_Satellite_lock...
  • Page 12 Configuration of the VBOX Micro is performed using VBOX Setup software. With the supplied USB cable, connect the USB port on the VBOX Micro to one of the computers USB ports. When connecting to VBOX Setup use the drop down list to select the COM port assigned to the VBOX Micro.
  • Page 13 2. Units - Specify the distance, acceleration & velocity units. 3. VBOX Information - Serial number and installed firmware version of connected unit. 4. Load/Save Configuration - Load/Save settings from/into a Racelogic setting file (.RSF). 5. Language - Select an operating language.

  • Page 14: Log Settings

    (approximately equal to GMT) so if the VBOX Micro is used in a different time zone the local time should be set inside the VBOX Micro for ease of use. As the time and date are critical to the creation of file names in the VBOX Micro, it is recommended that the local time is correctly set.
  • Page 15 Configuring and using the VCI input The VBOX Micro has the ability for its CAN port to be used as a 16 channel vehicle CAN interface. NOTE: When the VBOX Micro is configured in VCI mode it is not possible to connect and log data from Racelogic input modules.
  • Page 16 CAN data from other Racelogic products. For a VCI channel to be included in the logged file it must be ‘Ticked’ as shown on all the channels in the screen shot, below.
  • Page 17 Baud Rate The VCI CAN bus’ baud rate is configured by selecting the desired baud rate from the right hand side of the VBOX Setup CAN tab. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/05_- _VBOX_Micro_Configuration...
  • Page 18 Database can be selected. This will then automatically configure the channel with the correct CAN settings. DATA Base format types • .VCI - Racelogic CAN database file • .REF - Racelogic Encrypted database file • .DBC - Database file https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/05_-...
  • Page 19 06 - VBOX Micro Connecting an Input module The VBOX Micro can connect to any one of the following Racelogic input modules and then include the data from each channel in the logged VBO file. The VBOX Micro will automatically log all channels from a connected Input Module providing that the module is connected before the power is switched on.
  • Page 20 A Multi-Function Display (MFD, part number RLVBDSP03) can be connected to the CAN output of the VBOX Micro using an RLCAB063 cable. This then provides the user with a live display of the VBOX Micro data parameters, plus the ability to show live results of acceleration and deceleration runs and also display Lap times.
  • Page 21 _VBOX_Micro_Connecting_a_Display...

  • Page 22: How To Upgrade The Firmware

    If you need the latest file, download it from the website and copy it to your computer. If you are upgrading the VBOX Micro for the first time (or the first time on the computer being used for the upgrade), please follow the instructions in the section ‘Using USB’...
  • Page 23 VBOX Setup The latest version of VBOX Setup software, used to configure the VBOX Micro internal settings, can be downloaded from the link below. https://www.vboxautomotive.co.uk/index.php/en/customer-area/software https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_Updates/VBOX_Micro_- _Updating_the_Firmware...
  • Page 24 09 - VBOX Micro CAN Output The VBOX Micro has a CAN output which is present on the 5-way COMS connector. This is the Racelogic standard VBOX output, ie. Starting at 0x301. Channel definitions are available here. Data format: Motorola...
  • Page 25 11. Status. 8 bit unsigned integer. Bit 6 = Eastern hemisphere (0=West, 1= East). Bit 7 = Southern hemisphere (0=North, 1=South). 12. Longitudinal Acceleration, 0.01 g per bit, signed. 13. Lateral Acceleration, 0.01 g per bit, signed. 14. Distance travelled in meters since VBOX reset. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/09_- _VBOX_Micro_CAN_Output...
  • Page 26 10 - VBOX Micro PIN OUTS Front View of VBOX Micro https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/10_- _VBOX_Micro_PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 27 Connector 1 - POWER (Fischer 2 PIN) Function Range Power+ 6 – 30 V Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/10_- _VBOX_Micro_PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 28 Connector 2 - COMS (Fischer 5 PIN) Function Power RS232 Tx RS232 Rx CAN High CAN Low https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/10_- _VBOX_Micro_PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 29 Connector 3 - ANTENNA (SMA) Name Function RF Signal / Power for active Center antenna Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/10_- _VBOX_Micro_PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 30 12 - VBOX Micro Technical Specification Velocity Accuracy 0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples) Units km/h or mph Maximum update rate 10 Hz Maximum velocity/ Minimum velocity 1000 mph/ 0.1 km/h Resolution 0.01 km/h Latency >160 ms Distance Accuracy 0.05 % (<50 cm per km)
  • Page 31 10 m (95 % CEP**) Maximum update rate 10 Hz Resolution 1 cm Time Resolution 0.01 s Accuracy 0.1 s (0.01 s for results scanned in VBOX Tools) Acceleration Accuracy Maximum Resolution 0.01 g Maximum update rate 10 Hz https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/12_- _VBOX_Micro_Technical_Specification...
  • Page 32 Inputs CAN Bus CAN connection for Racelogic modules only Allows the user to log up to 16 channels of VCI CAN Input incoming CAN data from other systems CAN Bus Outputs Bit rate 125, 250, 500 kbit/s and 1 Mbit/s selectable baud rate Identifier type Standard 11 bit and Extended 29 bit 2.0 A...

  • Page 33: Module Dimensions

    Definitions ** Circle of Error Probable (CEP): 95 % of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated diameter Module Dimensions https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/12_- _VBOX_Micro_Technical_Specification...
  • Page 34 _VBOX_Micro_Technical_Specification...

  • Page 35: Optional Accessories

    10 Hz Data logger VBMIC01C GPS Magnetic Antenna RLVBACS018 4 GB Compact Flash Card RLACS098 Power Cable – 2W Fischer – Cigar Plug (VBOX MICRO RLCAB010F power lead) VBOX Carry Case RLACS106 USB A - USB Mini B – 2 m...
  • Page 36 RLVBTC8 8 Channel (16 bit) Analogue Interface RLVBADC03 Yaw Rate sensor +2 Axis G sensor (IP65) RLVBYAW03 Inertial Measurement Unit (IP65) RLVBIMU04 Antennas Description Product Code Low Profile ‘Ground Plane’ Antenna RLACS103 Mushroom type ‘Ground Plane’ Antenna RLVBACS065 https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_Micro/VBOX_Micro_User_Guide/11_- _VBOX_Micro_Inventory_and_optional_accessories...

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