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Page 1: User Guide
VBOX PROLITE User Guide VBOX PROLITE GPS Data Logger User Guide Page 1 of 20... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
VBOX PROLITE User Guide INTRODUCTION.............................................. 3 FEATURES ..............................................3 STANDARD INVENTORY ..........................................4 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ........................................... 4 OPERATION ..............................................5 GETTING STARTED ............................................. 10 VBOX PRO LITE ‘.VBO’ FILE FORMAT ...................................... 12 VBOX.EXE SOFTWARE ..........................................13 FIRMWARE UPGRADES ..........................................14 SPECIFICATION ............................................ -
Page 3: Introduction
VBOX is ideally suited for use in cars, bikes, off road vehicles and boats. Using a powerful GPS engine, the VBOX PROLITE can log interpolated 5Hz GPS information at 20Hz. The logged data is stored directly onto internal RAM which can then be downloaded to a PC. -
Page 4: Standard Inventory
VBOX PROLITE User Guide Standard Inventory Description Racelogic Part # VBOX Pro Lite VBPROL Cigar Lighter adaptor RLVBCAB10 GPS Magnetic Aerial RLVBACS001 CD ROM containing VBOX software RLVBACS030 Serial PC Cable RLVBCAB01 User Manual RLVBACS031 VBOX Lite carrying case RLVBACS016... -
Page 5: Operation
Power The VBOX Prolite can be powered from a wide range of voltage sources including the supplied Vehicle Cigar adapter, or other source provided by the user. The maximum operating voltage input must not exceed 18V DC. Failure to observe this could result in damage to the VBOX. - Page 6 VBOX PROLITE User Guide LED indicators The green LED (ST) is used to indicate the number of satellites currently in lock. If the yellow LED (SC) is flashing whilst the green (ST) LED is off, then the VBOX has no satellite lock.
- Page 7 VBOX PROLITE User Guide GPS Antenna The GPS Antenna supplied with the VBOX II is a 5v active antenna. For the best possible signal quality, it is important to maintain a clean connection between the antenna and the VBOX. Before fixing the antenna to the VBOX, ensure that there are no dust particles in either connector.
- Page 8 VBOX PROLITE User Guide DIGITAL and ANALOGUE OUTPUTS The digital output on connector 3 pin 2 has a frequency/pulse output corresponding to velocity. The pulse per meter range is adjustable in software. The analogue output on connector 3 pin2 outputs 0-5volt DC signal corresponding to velocity.
- Page 9 CAN / RS232 Ports The VBOX Prolite is equipped with a CAN Bus interface and a RS232 serial port, both of these interfaces share the same socket. The RS232 port is used for all communication between the VBOX and laptop PC. The RS232 port is able to transmit live data from the VBOX to the PC for viewing and performing real- time tests.
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Page 10: Getting Started
VBOX PROLITE User Guide Getting Started Required equipment (All supplied as standard unless specified) VBOX Pro Lite Fully charged battery pack or Cigar lighter 12v adapter lead GPS Antenna RS232 Cable VBOX Software CD Laptop PC(not supplied) 1.Install Software 2.Place VBOX in vehicle 3.Fit antenna connector to VBOX... - Page 11 VBOX PROLITE User Guide 7. Connect the power cable/ battery pack to the 8. If using 12v power cable, connect to vehicle VBOX 9. With the power applied, the red PWR led should illuminate. The VBOX Pro Lite will start searching for satellites.
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Page 12: Vbox Pro Lite '.Vbo' File Format
The files each contain a header section before the main data time that describes the channel content and information about the VBOX ProLite latitude longitude such as serial number and firmware version. -
Page 13: Vbox.exe Software
VBOX PROLITE User Guide VBOX.EXE Software The VBOX.EXE software is used for configuration of the VBOX Pro Lite and also for analysis of the VBO data files. For further information on the VBOX.EXE software refer to the VBOX Software manual supplied with VBOX Pro Lite... -
Page 14: Firmware Upgrades
It is recommended to check the web site periodically for updates. The VBOX Pro Lite upgrade files have a “.ruf” file extension. To upgrade the VBOX Pro Lite firmware, download the latest firmware file from the Racelogic web site and copy this file onto your PC. If you have done a full VBOX CD installation then you will have the upgrade programme automatically installed in the Utilities folder of VBOX folder. -
Page 15: Specification
VBOX PROLITE User Guide Specification Velocity Distance Accuracy 0.2 Km/h (averaged over 4 Accuracy 0.05% (<50cm per Km) samples) Units Km/h or Mph Units Metres / Feet Update rate 5 Hz Update rate Maximum velocity 1000 Mph Resolution Minimum velocity 0.1 Km/h... - Page 16 VBOX PROLITE User Guide Outputs CAN Bus Bit rate 250Kbits ,500Kbits & 1Mbit selectable baud rate Identifier type Standard 11bit 2.0A Data available Satellites in View, Latitude, Longitude, Velocity, Heading, Altitude, Vertical velocity, Distance, Longitudinal acceleration & lateral acceleration, Analogue...
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Page 17: Connection Data
VBOX PROLITE User Guide Connection Data 3 pin LEMO socket 5 pin LEMO socket 2 pin LEMO socket Connector 1 POWER Type Lemo 2 pin In/Out Description Range Power + 6V to 18V Ground Chassis Ground Connector 3 Analogue/Dig OUT+ Event input... - Page 18 VBOX PROLITE User Guide Connector 2 CAN Bus/RS232 Type Lemo 5 pin In/Out Description Range RS232 Tx Serial Data Transmit ±12v RS232 Rx Serial Data Receive ±12v CAN Bus CAN Bus +V Power Chassis Ground Antenna connector Connector Type In/Out...
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Page 19: Can Bus Data Format
(11) Distance, 0.000078125 meters per bit, unsigned. (12) Longitudinal Acceleration, 0.01G per bit, signed. (13) Lateral Acceleration, 0.01G per bit, signed. The VBOX CAN database is available in Vector Database (DBC File) format on request from Racelogic Page 19 of 20... -
Page 20: Contact Information
VBOX PROLITE User Guide Contact Information Racelogic Ltd Unit 10 Swan Business Centre Osier Way Buckingham MK18 1TB Tel: +44 (0) 1280 823803 Fax: +44 (0) 1280 823595 Email: support@racelogic.co.uk Web: www.racelogic.co.uk Revision Date Description Author 21/10/2005 First Draft 30/04/2008...
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