Satellite Reception; External Antenna (If Required) - Racelogic Performance Box Touch V1 Installing

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Satellite Reception

The Performance Box Touch has an internal patch

antenna. This means that, in many circumstances,

the unit does not require an external antenna if it has a

clear view of the sky without any interference (e.g. roof

bars, athermic windscreen, windscreen wipers).

However, if you are struggling to maintain a stable

satellite lock (indicated by a flashing red satellite icon ),

you can use an external antenna (RLACS284).

IMPORTANT -

The first time that the unit is used, it may take up to 10–15 minutes to fully acquire satellites. After this, it will

usually take 1–2 minutes to acquire satellites.

The placement of the GNSS antenna is crucial to the quality of the data recorded by Performance Box Touch. Any

metal close to a GNSS antenna can disturb the signal in an unpredictable way due to interference from reflections of

weak GNSS signals.

For the best results, use the antenna in the centre of a metal roof at least 5 cm away from any roof bars or radio

antennas. Do not mount the antenna close to the edge of the roof as reflections from the ground may interfere with

the signals. Avoid the edges as reflections from the A-pillars will cause problems.

Mount the antenna as high up as possible and keep it above any roll bars. Pieces of metal close to and above an

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