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Using VBOX Omega with Wheel Speeds for Urban Use
Introduction
GNSS measurement of speed, position and acceleration has become an essential part of the process in assessing the
performance of many aspects of a vehicle. Test tracks are rarely perfect places for satellite reception, with trees, bridges
and tunnels all having an effect on the quality of the measured data. When the tests are carried out on the road, this
problem becomes even greater, with more objects obscuring the direct view to the satellites.
VBOX Omega can limit these obstacles by utilising the latest multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receiver and
integrating inertial and vehicle speed data.
Accuracy within a built-up urban area
An added advantage of using multi-frequency techniques is that the time taken to recover accuracy after a bridge or
tunnel is often less than 2 seconds. In areas where there is no view of the sky at all, such as tunnels, inertial sensors
and wheel-speeds can fill in the gaps for periods of up to 5 minutes.
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  • Page 1 When the tests are carried out on the road, this problem becomes even greater, with more objects obscuring the direct view to the satellites. VBOX Omega can limit these obstacles by utilising the latest multi-frequency, multi-constellation GNSS receiver and integrating inertial and vehicle speed data.
  • Page 2 Configuration To use wheel speeds, you must first configure VBOX Omega. You can do this either by using VBOX Setup or the menu on the Front panel. Follow the steps below to set it up with the optimal configuration for use in urban areas.
  • Page 3 4. Open the IMU menu and the Settings tab. 5. Enter the Antenna to IMU/ reference offsets. You can find more information on this here. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Sensors/VBOX_Omega/VBOX_Omega_-_Knowledge_Base/ Using_VBOX_Omega_with_Wheel_Speeds_for_Urban_Use...
  • Page 4 9. Click Write to unit to save the settings. Front Panel 1. Press the OK button to enter the menu, navigate to IMU using the Down arrow and then press the OK button. 2. Press the OK button again to Enable Wheel Speed Input. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Sensors/VBOX_Omega/VBOX_Omega_-_Knowledge_Base/ Using_VBOX_Omega_with_Wheel_Speeds_for_Urban_Use...
  • Page 5 In order to obtain the wheel speed information, the best solution is to use the sensors already fitted to the vehicle by connecting to the vehicle’s CAN bus. Before testing commences, ensure that VBOX Omega is correctly connected to either the speed sensors or to the vehicle CAN bus using the CAN D type connector lead on the supplied loom.
  • Page 6 Connect an RLCAB001 cable to the CONFIG lead and connect the serial plug to the computer's serial port – you can use a serial to USB convertor if required. 3. Open VBOX Setup and connect to VBOX Omega by selecting the correct COM Port. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Sensors/VBOX_Omega/VBOX_Omega_-_Knowledge_Base/...
  • Page 7 4. Open the IMU menu and select the Wheel speed input tab. 5. Tick Enable wheel speed input in the Settings section. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Sensors/VBOX_Omega/VBOX_Omega_-_Knowledge_Base/ Using_VBOX_Omega_with_Wheel_Speeds_for_Urban_Use...
  • Page 8 This is where you can load a .dbc file or manually set up the CAN parameters by selecting the User option. Alternatively, you can select Vehicle database to browse the Racelogic Vehicle CAN database and select your vehicle make and model. This will display the CAN channels specific to your vehicle on the left. If available, you will also see CAN connection information for the vehicle on the right side of the window.
  • Page 9 10. Select Write to unit to save the settings. Elevation mask You may also need to adjust the Satellite Elevation Mask dependending on the environment you are in. You can find more information here. https://en.racelogic.support//Product_Info/Sensors/VBOX_Omega/VBOX_Omega_-_Knowledge_Base/ Using_VBOX_Omega_with_Wheel_Speeds_for_Urban_Use...