01 Getting started – VBOX IISX Data Logger Registration Please register your VBOX IISX Data Logger so that Racelogic can continue to inform you about the latest software releases and firmware upgrades and offer technical support. Register your unit here.
Antenna Placement The GPS antenna supplied with the VBOX IISX is a 3.5 V active antenna. For the best possible signal quality, it is important to maintain a clean connection between the antenna and the VBOX. Before you fix the antenna to the VBOX, https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/...
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However, if a test requires an antenna to be placed off of the vehicle, you need to use a special ‘mushroom-style’ antenna. These antennas are capable of operating without an additional ground plane as they have an internal one. The Ground Plane Mushroom-style Antennas (RLVBACS065) are available from your VBOX distributor. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/02_Installing_VBOX_IISX_in_your_vehicle...
03 Front Panel – VBOX IISX Display Screen Overview The screen will display data when the VBOX IISX is operating. It also displays all the menus required to configure the VBOX IISX with the front panel controls. On start-up, the display screen shows the unit’s firmware version and the current offset value.
When you have an SD card inserted, the file name of the logged file appears on the screen while the VBOX II logs data. Front Panel Buttons You can configure VBOX IISX units with the front panel buttons so that you can do the configuration without the need for a computer. You can also configure it via the VBOX Setup Software.
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Press ’■’ to edit the smoothing levels of the Lat Acc and SMOOTHING Long Acc channels. OUTPUTS Press ’■’ ’ configure the digital and analogue outputs. Press ’■’ to exit the setup menu and save the settings in EXIT the electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/03_Front_Panel_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX...
Dynamic Mode and DGPS mode. Press’ the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to set a Time offset to TIME OFFSET align the time on the VBOX IISX to the user's local time. BACK Press ’■’ to go back to the Main menu.
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Press ’■’ and use the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to change the amount of smoothing applied to the calculated LONG ACC Longitudinal Acceleration output. Press ’■’ to confirm your selection. Available range: 0.0 – 5.0 (in steps of 0.1) BACK Press ’■’ to go back to the Main menu. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/03_Front_Panel_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX...
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Press ’■’ and use the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to set the MAX FREQUENCY maximum Frequency you want to use on the digital output. Press ’■’ to confirm. Available range: 1 – 50 kHz (in steps of 0.1 kHz) https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/03_Front_Panel_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX...
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Press ’■’ and then use the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to set a TEST test value that the Digital output will simulate. Press ’■’ to quit. Press ’■’ to exit the setup menu and save the settings in EXIT EEPROM. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/03_Front_Panel_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX...
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Press ’■’ and use the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to set a test TEST value that the Analogue output will simulate. Press ’■’ to quit. Press ’■’ to exit the setup menu and save the settings in EXIT EEPROM. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/03_Front_Panel_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX...
Press ’■’ to return to the GPS menu. *Note: These accuracies are only achievable in conjunction with a DGPS base station **Note: The 20 cm mode requires a separate upgrade file (RLVBUP30) that you can purchase by contacting Racelogic Support. Factory Reset If you wish to perform a factory reset on the unit, for example if the unit is not functioning correctly, press and hold the ’■’...
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It is important that you do not remove the SD card while the VBOX IISX is logging. If you do remove the card while the VBOX IISX is writing data to it, there is a risk that the data file may be corrupted and you could lose data.
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• Maximum logged channels without the Kalman Filter enabled (both velocity and position set to zero) – All standard channels plus 20 CAN channels. • Maximum logged channels with the Kalman Filter enabled (and either velocity or position set to non-zero values) – All standard channels plus 10 CAN channels. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/04_SD_Cards_and_Logging_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX...
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05 CAN/RS232/USB – VBOX IISX VBOX IISX units are equipped with a CAN bus interface, an RS232 serial socket, and a USB socket. You can use either of the SERIAL or USB sockets for all communication between the VBOX IISX and a PC, including configuring the VBOX II and transmitting live data from the VBOX II to the PC for viewing and performing real-time tests.
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User-defined channel properties Vehicle database channel properties Racelogic Modules Mode You should select this mode when you connect Racelogic modules to the VBOX IISX or when you need CAN output from your VBOX IISX. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/05_CAN%2F%2FRS232%2F%2FUSB_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX...
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You cannot adjust the level of filtering; the Kalman filter can only be enabled or disabled. Note: Once the filter is turned on for the VBOX IISX, it remains on until you turn it off manually or you perform a GPS Coldstart.
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07 Inputs and Outputs – VBOX IISX Inputs/Outputs Digital and Analogue Outputs You can use the outputs on connectors OUT1 and OUT2 either as frequency/pulse digital outputs or as analogue outputs that can be configured to represent any of the following parameters: •...
The second digital input is used to control the logging on the VBOX IISX. You can use a remote logging on/off switch, both for ease of use and when the front panel switch is not accessible.
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Fuse Reset button. This button is located underneath the hex screw (also known as an Allen screw) in the top right corner of the case (with the Racelogic logo in the correct orientation).
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CAN Output: VBOX IISX - Single Antenna Data format: Motorola Data Bytes 0x301 (1) Sats (2) Time since midnight UTC (3) Position – Latitude DDMM.MMMMM 0x302 (4) Position – Longitude DDMM.MMMMM (5) Velocity (kts) (6) Heading (º) (8) Vertical velocity (m/...
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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. 15. Time from Trigger event to Zero km/h. 16. Velocity at brake trigger point in Knots. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/CAN_Output%3A_VBOX_IISX_- _Single_Antenna...
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PIN-OUTS: VBOX IISX Connector 1 - POWER (Lemo 2 PIN) (Dedicated 4.5 – 36 V DC Power Connector) Function Power+ Ground Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/PIN-OUTS%3A_VBOX_IISX...
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Connector 2 / 3 - OUT 1 / OUT 2 (Lemo 3 PIN) (One Analogue and One Digital Output Each) Function Analogue Out 1 / 2 Digital Out 1 / 2 Ground Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/PIN-OUTS%3A_VBOX_IISX...
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Connector 4 - DIG I / O (Lemo 3 PIN) (Wheel Speed and Brake Trigger Inputs) Function Brake Trigger Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/PIN-OUTS%3A_VBOX_IISX...
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RS232 Tx GPS (Tx Data from GPS engine) RS232 Rx GPS (Rx Data to GPS engine) CAN High (direct connection between ports 5 and 6) CAN Low (direct connection between ports 5 and 6) Power + Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/PIN-OUTS%3A_VBOX_IISX...
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RS232 Tx GPS (Tx Data from GPS engine) RS232 Rx GPS (Rx Data to GPS engine) CAN High (direct connection between ports 5 and 6) CAN Low (direct connection between ports 5 and 6) Power + Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/PIN-OUTS%3A_VBOX_IISX...
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Connector 7 - USB (Setup / Upgrade) Function Power USB- USB+ Ground Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/PIN-OUTS%3A_VBOX_IISX...
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Connector 8 - GPS Antenna Function Signal Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/PIN-OUTS%3A_VBOX_IISX...
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Technical Specification: VBOX IISX - Single Antenna Velocity Accuracy 0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples) Units km/h or mph Update Rate 20 Hz Maximum Velocity 1600 km/h Minimum Velocity 0.1 km/h Resolution 0.01 km/h Distance Accuracy 0.05 % (>50 cm per km)
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Latency VBOX IISX 41.5 ms Brake stop accuracy Accuracy ±10 cm Memory SD Card Recording time Approx 4.3 MB/Hour @ 20 Hz Time Accuracy 0.01 s Resolution 0.01 s Power Input Voltage range 6 – 30 V DC Current Typically 560 mA https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/...
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Height Accuracy w/ SBAS 2 m* Acceleration Accuracy 0.5 % Maximum 20 g Resolution 0.01 g Update Rate 20 Hz Outputs CAN Bus Format: Motorola Bit rate 125 kbit/s, 250 kbit/s, 500 kbit/s and 1 Mbit/s selectable https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/ Technical_Specification%3A_VBOX_IISX_-_Single_Antenna...
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20 Hz Inputs CAN Bus Format; Motorola VCI CAN mode Up to 16 channels from any external CAN module Up to 20 channels from any combination of ADC02, Racelogic modules mode ADC03, FIM02, TC8, Yaw sensor or CAN01 https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/ Technical_Specification%3A_VBOX_IISX_-_Single_Antenna...
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Remote log control from hand-held switch Environmental and physical Weight Approx 500 g Size 119 mm x 128 mm x 30 mm Operating Temperature -30°C to +60°C Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C Industrial Protective Class (with case closed) IP 64 https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/VBOX_Data_Loggers/VBOX_II/VBOX_IISX_20_Hz_GPS_Data_Logger/ User_Guide%3A_VBOX_IISX_Data_Logger/09_Technical_Properties_%E2%80%93_VBOX_IISX/ Technical_Specification%3A_VBOX_IISX_-_Single_Antenna...