Racelogic PerformanceBox Sport User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Racelogic Manuals
  4. Data Loggers
  5. PerformanceBox Sport
  6. User manual

Racelogic PerformanceBox Sport User Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
PerformanceBox Sport User Manual
•
01 - PB Sport - Introduction
•
02 - PB Sport - Power & LEDs
•
03 - PB Sport - Satellite lock
•
04 - PB Sport - Logging
•
05 - PB Sport - Using USB
•
06 - PB Sport - Configuration
•
07 - PB Sport - Connecting a Display
•
08 - PB Sport - Connecting an Input module
•
09 - PB Sport - Post Processing Software
•
10 - PB Sport - Upgrading firmware
•
11 - PB Sport - Troubleshooting
•
12 - PB Sport - PIN OUTS
•
13 - PB Sport - Technical Specification
•
14 - PB Sport - Inventory and optional accessories
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the PerformanceBox Sport and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel

Related Manuals for Racelogic PerformanceBox Sport

Summary of Contents for Racelogic PerformanceBox Sport

  • Page 1 PerformanceBox Sport User Manual • 01 - PB Sport - Introduction • 02 - PB Sport - Power & LEDs • 03 - PB Sport - Satellite lock • 04 - PB Sport - Logging • 05 - PB Sport - Using USB •...
  • Page 2 01 - PB Sport - Introduction The PerformanceBox Sport is a small, waterproof (IP66 IP rating) 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...

  • Page 3: Additional Features

    What can the PerformanceBox Sport 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: Connecting Power

    The PB Sport can be powered from two different types of power source, via the 2way PWR input socket. 1. Vehicle power outlet socket (via a supplied cigar lighter power cable RLCAB060) 2. Battery power, (Racelogic 2Ah Battery pack RLACS110) You must connect the GPS antenna before connecting power to the VBOX Micro. This is necessary because on power-up the VBOX Micro will look for a connected GPS antenna and automatically adjust its gain for optimum performance.
  • Page 5 SATS Flashing RED to indicate that satellite lock has NOT been attained, solid GREEN light to indicate a valid satellite lock. COMS Illuminates RED to indicate configuration communications via USB, illuminates YELLOW to indicate CAN communications. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/02_-_PB_Sport_- _Power_%26_LEDs...
  • Page 6 Illuminates GREEN indicating data is being logged to the CF card. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/02_-_PB_Sport_- _Power_%26_LEDs...
  • Page 7 03 - PB Sport - Satellite lock Antenna The GPS antenna supplied with the PerformanceBox Sport 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 PerformanceBox Sport. Before fixing the antenna to the PerformanceBox Sport, ensure that there are no dust particles in either connector.

  • Page 8: Cold Start

    It will also acquire satellite much more quickly on power-up. There are two ways to perform a GPS coldstart on the PerformanceBox Sport, one with and one without the use of a computer.
  • Page 9 _Satellite_lock...

  • Page 10: Logging Control

    • Log only when moving (speed >0.5km/h). Logging Rates The PerformanceBox Sport has an adjustable log rate set within the PerformanceBox Sport setup software. This allows the log rate to be set in the range between 1 sample per minute and 10 samples per second (10Hz).
  • Page 11 • Date from GPS (ddmmyy) Logged File Format PerformanceBox Sport files are saved in a standard space delimited text format. This allows the data to easily be imported into third party applications such as word processors or spreadsheets. Each file contains a header section before the main data that describes the channel content and information about the PB Sport itself, such as serial number and firmware version.

  • Page 12: File Management

    Mon04Dec07_0001.VBO, Mon04Dec07_0002.VBO. • When a module is connected the unit must be power cycled in order for the PerformanceBox Sport to recognise the presence of the input module. This will then cause the PerformanceBox Sport to open a new file as above.

  • Page 13: Memory Cards

    Should the CF Card need formatting due to card errors it can be done through Windows, as the PB Sport supports the following format type: • FAT (up to 2 GB) • FAT32 (up to 128 GB) Racelogic strongly recommends the following media card brands: • SanDisk • Kingston • Lexar •...
  • Page 14 05 - PB Sport - Using USB The first time you use the USB connectivity of the PerformanceBox Sport to configure the unit or transfer files to or from its CF card, you will need to follow the instructions below. You will also need to repeat this procedure the first time you upgrade the PerformanceBox Sport’s firmware.
  • Page 15 • A new window will appear at this window click ‘Next’ (see image below). • A new ‘Hardware Installation’ window will appear. Click the button labelled ‘Continue Anyway’. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/05_-_PB_Sport_- _Using_USB...
  • Page 16 • After a short period of time a window will ask you if you wish to reboot your computer; click ‘No’. Now disconnect then reconnect the PerformanceBox Sport from its power supply. Your computer should now recognise the unit. When you run the PerformanceBox Sport Setup software it will recognise the USB connections.
  • Page 17 You will need to power the PerformanceBox Sport and make a connection from its USB socket to a USB socket on your computer. When you connect to the PerformanceBox Sport via USB for the first time you will be required to install USB drivers, please see the section 'Using USB'.
  • Page 18 After installation the CD-ROM can be removed and two icons should have appeared on your desktop that will allow you to start the PerformanceBox Sport Setup software and the PerformanceTools or VBOXTools software for post- processing data.

  • Page 19: Log Settings

    Log settings To adjust the logging mode and the log rate of the PerformanceBox Sport, click the ‘Logging’ tab in the PerformanceBox Sport Setup software. Once the logging mode and rate has been set click the ‘Write Settings’ button to program the new configuration into the PerformanceBox Sport.
  • Page 20 The PerformanceBox Sport uses time and date information available from the GPS satellites. This time is based around UTC (approximately equal to GMT) so if the PerformanceBox Sport is used in a different time zone the local time should be set inside the PerformanceBox Sport for ease of use.
  • Page 21 The PBMIC01C version of the PB Sport has the ability for its CAN port to be used as a 16channel vehicle CAN interface. Note: When the PB Sport is configured in VCI mode it is not possible to connect and log data from Racelogic input modules.
  • Page 22 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. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/06_-_PB_Sport_- _Configuration...
  • Page 23 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/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/06_-_PB_Sport_-...
  • Page 24 A Multi-Function Display (MFD, part number RLVBDSP03) can be connected to the CAN output of the PerformanceBox Sport using an RLCAB063 cable. This then provides the user with a live display of the PerformanceBox Sport data parameters, plus the ability to show live results of acceleration and deceleration runs and also display lap times.
  • Page 25 Whilst connected to the PerformanceBox Sport, the MFD will have full functionality except for the ability to display trigger-activated brake test results. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/07_-_PB_Sport_- _Connecting_a_Display...
  • Page 26 To configure an input module you must connect the module directly to the computer via a serial cable, you cannot setup the channels via the USB port on the PerformanceBox Sport. The software which is required is the Stand Alone Module Setup software which is included in the PerformanceBox Sport installation.
  • Page 27 The scale / multiplier and offset of each channel can be set to suit the connected sensor. No other settings should be changed. After setting the scale and offset of each channel, click the button ‘Write Setup to Module’. The screenshot above shows the Stand Alone Module Setup software whilst connected to an ADC03 module. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/08_-_PB_Sport_- _Connecting_an_Input_module...
  • Page 28 09 - PB Sport - Post Processing Software The PerformanceBox Sport comes with VBOXTools along with PerformanceTools software. VBOXTools is a much more in depth software package than PerformanceTools, and is covered by the VBOXTools manual which will be automatically installed on your PC should you decide to install VBOXTools. The software enables you to carry out complex analysis of logged data and to set up a large variety of test setups.

  • Page 29: How To Upgrade The Firmware

    If you are upgrading the PerformanceBox Sport 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‘ earlier in this manual before following the instructions below.
  • Page 30 11 - PB Sport - Troubleshooting Failing to Lock onto Satellites If the PerformanceBox Sport is having trouble locking onto satellites then please follow the checklist below for typical solutions: 1. Ensure that the antenna is placed in a position where it has an unobstructed view of the sky.
  • Page 31 12 - PB Sport - PIN OUTS Rear view of PB Sport Connector 1 - POWER (Fischer 2 PIN) https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/12_-_PB_Sport_- _PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 32 Function Range Power+ 6V to 30V Ground Connector 2 - COMS (Fischer 5 PIN) Function Power RS232 Tx RS232 Rx CAN High CAN Low Connector 3 - Antenna (SMA) https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/12_-_PB_Sport_- _PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 33 Name Function RF Signal / Power for active Center antenna Chassis Ground https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/12_-_PB_Sport_- _PIN_OUTS...
  • Page 34 0.2 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 >160ms Distance Accuracy 0.05% (<50cm per Km) Units Metres / Feet Maximum update rate 10 Hz Resolution https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/13_-_PB_Sport_- _Technical_Specification...
  • Page 35 Height accuracy 10 Metres 95% CEP** Maximum update rate 10 Hz Resolution 1 cm Heading Resolution 0.01° Accuracy 0.2° Time Resolution 0.01 s Accuracy 0.1 s (0.01s for results scanned in VBOXTools) Acceleration Accuracy Maximum Resolution 0.01 G https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/13_-_PB_Sport_- _Technical_Specification...
  • Page 36 Acceleration Maximum update rate 10 Hz Inputs CAN Bus CAN connection for Racelogic modules only Allows the user to log incoming CAN data from other VCI CAN Input systems CAN Bus Outputs Bit rate 125, 250, 500kbit/s & 1Mbit/s selectable baud rate Identifier type Standard 11bit and Extended 29bit 2.0A...
  • Page 37 Operating temperature -10˚C to +60˚C Storage temperature -40˚C to +85˚C ** CEP = Circle of Error Probable 95% CEP (Circle Error Probable) means 95% of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated radius. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/13_-_PB_Sport_- _Technical_Specification...

  • Page 38: Module Dimensions

    Module Dimensions https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/13_-_PB_Sport_- _Technical_Specification...
  • Page 39 _Technical_Specification...

  • Page 40: Optional Accessories

    5-way Fischer to 9 way ‘D’ connector (female) – 1 m RLCAB19F (CAN cable) 9-way ‘D’ connector (male) to OBDII connector – 1.2 m RLCAB020 VBOX Micro to VBOX module cable RLCAB063 VBOX Micro to IMU04/YAW03 cable RLCAB065-C https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/14_-_PB_Sport_- _Inventory_and_optional_accessories...
  • Page 41 8 Channel Thermocouple Interface RLVBTC8 8 Channel (16bit) 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/Legacy_Products/PerformanceBox_Sport/PB_Sport_-_User_manual/14_-_PB_Sport_- _Inventory_and_optional_accessories...

Table of Contents