Configuring And Using The Vci Input (Vbmic01C Only) - Racelogic VBOX Micro RLVBMIC01 Instruction Manual

VBOX Micro
Configuring and using the VCI input
The VBMIC01C version of the VBMicro has the ability for its CAN port to be used as a 16channel vehicle CAN interface.
NOTE: When the VBMicro is configured in VCI mode it is not possible to connect and log data from Racelogic input modules.
Cables required
5-way Fischer to 9 way 'D' connector (female) – 1m (CAN cable)
RLCAB062
9-way 'D' connector (male) to OBDII connector – 1.2m
RLVBCAB20
When the VBMIC01C is connected to VBMicro setup software an extra Tab labelled CAN will be
displayed.
Enabling VCI Mode
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Connect the VBMIC01C to the computer via the USB cable
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Run the VBMicro Setup software.
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Click the 'Read settings' button to read the current configuration out of the connected
VBMIC01C
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Click on the CAN tab to display the CAN page.
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Select the 'Enable VCI' option.(shown in screen shot, right)
The screen shot to the right displays the CAN page when the VCI is enabled. You can see the 16
CAN channels, which in this case have all been configured to read 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, right.
Baud Rate
The VCI CAN bus Baud rate is set by clicking the 'Baud Rate' button in this
screen, then selecting the desired BAUD rate.
(VBMIC01C only)
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