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Page 1: User Guide
VB2SX User Guide VB2SX 20Hz GPS Data Logger User Guide Page 1 of 28... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
OPERATION ....................................................6 DISPLAY SCREEN ................................................... 6 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ..............................................7 MEMORY CARDS .................................................. 11 GETTING STARTED ................................................17 VB2SX ‘.VBO’ FILE FORMAT ............................................. 19 VBOXTOOLS SOFTWARE ..............................................20 UPGRADING THE FIRMWARE ............................................21 SPECIFICATION ..................................................22 CONNECTOR ASSIGNMENTS ............................................24 CAN BUS DATA FORMAT .............................................. - Page 3 VB2SX User Guide EC Declaration of Conformity We declare that this product has been tested to and meet the requirements of: EC Directive 2004/104/EC “Adapting to Technical Progress Council directive 72/245/EEC relating to the radio interference (Electromagnetic Compatibility) of vehicles and amending directive 70/156/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers.”...
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Page 4: Introduction
GPS data logging system from Racelogic, updating the popular VBOXII and VB2S products with SD card logging and USB communications. Using a powerful GPS engine, the VB2SX can log GPS and other data at 20Hz. The logged data is stored directly onto a SD card for easy transfer to a PC. -
Page 5: Standard Inventory
VB2SX User Guide Standard Inventory Description Racelogic Part # VB2SX VB2SX Mains Charger RLVBACS020 Cigar Lighter adaptor RLCAB010L USB Lead RLCAB042 Serial PC cable RLCAB001 2GB SD Card RLACS083 GPS Magnetic Aerial RLVBACS018 CD ROM containing VBOX software RLVBACS030 VBOX User Manual... -
Page 6: Operation
On start-up, the display screen shows the unit’s firmware version. During normal operation, the display screen displays Speed (mph or km/h) and the logged file name, as well as the number of satellites that the VB2SX has locked on to. There are also two satellite status displays. -
Page 7: Front Panel Controls
VB2SX User Guide Front Panel Controls The VB2SX can be configured using the front panel buttons, which enables configuration without the need for a computer. ’■’ From the main screen, press the button to enter the configuration screen. ◄’ ►’... - Page 8 VBOX to represent local time. Shown in DYNAMIC MODE the header of the logged file. DGPS MODE KALMAN FILTER BACK *Note: In VCI Mode, the VB2SX cannot output CAN data or input data from Racelogic modules. Page 8 of 28...
- Page 9 VB2SX User Guide SETTINGS GPS MENU DYNAMIC MODE DGPS MODE KALMAN FILTER BACK Press’■’ and then the ‘◄’ and Press’■’ and then the ‘◄’ and Press’■’ and then the ‘◄’ and Press’■’ to return to the GPS ‘►’ buttons to select the ‘►’...
- Page 10 VB2SX User Guide DIGITAL SETUP MENU (Digital 1 and Digital 2) OUTPUT VELOCITY VELOCITY LONG ACC / LAT ACC LONG ACC / LAT ACC PULSES PER METRE MAX VELOCITY MAX VALUE MAX FREQUENCY ’■’ ‘◄’ ’■’ ‘◄’ ’■’ ‘◄’ ’■’...
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Page 11: Memory Cards
When logging data to an SD Card the OLED display will show the name of the current file at the bottom of the display. It is important not to remove the SD Card while the VB2SX is logging. If the card is removed while the VBOX is writing data to it, there is a risk that the data file may be corrupted resulting in loss of data. - Page 12 VB2SX User Guide GPS Antenna The GPS Antenna supplied with the VB2SX 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 VBOX. Before fixing the antenna to the VBOX, ensure that there are no dust particles in either connector.
- Page 13 VB2SX User Guide DIGITAL and ANALOGUE OUTPUTS The digital outputs on connectors OUT1 and OUT2 are a frequency/pulse output corresponding to velocity, long ACC and Lat ACC. The frequency range is adjustable in software or via the front panel controls.
- Page 14 Digital Inputs The DIGITAL I/O socket contains the two digital inputs for the VB2SX. Digital input 1 is also referred to as the Brake trigger input. This input is connected to an internal timer capture module that is able to record precisely an event time for use in brake distance calculation. This period of time is called the trigger event time, and is logged as the value in milliseconds between the trigger event and the last GPS sample.
- Page 15 CAN / RS232 Ports / USB The VB2SX is equipped with a CAN Bus interface, a RS232 serial port and an USB port. The RS232 port or USB is used for all communication between the VBOX and laptop PC. The USB or RS232 ports are able to transmit live data from the VBOX to the PC for viewing and performing real-time tests.
- Page 16 After a short period of time a window will ask you if you wish to reboot your computer, select ‘NO’ Now disconnect the power from the VB2SX and then reconnect the power, your computer will now recognise the Slip angle sensor. When you run the VBOXTools software it will recognise the USB...
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Page 17: Getting Started
VB2SX User Guide Getting Started Required equipment (All supplied as standard unless specified) VB2SX Fully charged battery pack or Cigar lighter 12v adapter lead GPS Antenna Blank SD card USB/RS232 Cable VBOX Software CD ... - Page 18 VBOX 9. With the power applied, the Display screen will illuminate. The VB2SX will start searching for satellites. The ST led will indicate the number of satellites currently in lock. For best results ensure the VBOX has acquired a lock on 5 or more satellites, essential for quality signal reception. When using the VBOX for the first time or when using the VBOX after a long period of time, allow the VBOX to sit for between 5 and 10 minutes to re-collect data needed to track satellites.
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Page 19: Vb2Sx '.Vbo' File Format
VB2SX User Guide VB2SX ‘.VBO’ file format File created on 16/11/2006 @ 15:42 The VB2SX data files are saved in standard space de-limited text format. This allows the data to easily be imported into third party applications such as [header] word processors or spreadsheets. -
Page 20: Vboxtools Software
VB2SX User Guide VBOXTools Software The VBOXTools software is used for configuration of the VB2SX and also for analysis of the VBO data files. For further information on the VBOXTools software refer to the VBOXTools Software manual supplied with VB2SX. -
Page 21: Upgrading The Firmware
Upgrading the Firmware Occasionally Racelogic releases new versions of firmware code for VBOX products, this maybe to fix bugs or to add new features. New firmware for the VB2SX is loaded into the unit using a computer and the supplied USB cable. -
Page 22: Specification
VB2SX User Guide Specification Velocity Distance Accuracy 0.1 Km/h (averaged over 4 samples) Accuracy 0.05% (<50cm per Km) Units Km/h or Mph Units Metres / Feet Update rate 20 Hz Update rate 20Hz Maximum velocity 1000 Mph Resolution Minimum velocity 0.1 Km/h... - Page 23 VB2SX User Guide Outputs CAN Bus Bit rate 125Kbits, 250Kbits ,500Kbits & 1Mbit selectable baud rate Identifier type Standard 11bit or extended 2.0A Data available Satellites in View, Latitude, Longitude, Velocity, Heading, Altitude, Vertical velocity, Distance, Longitudinal acceleration & lateral acceleration, Distance from trigger, Trigger time, trigger Velocity...
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Page 24: Connector Assignments
VB2SX User Guide Connector Assignments Connector 1 POWER (Dedicated 4.5V to 36V DC Power Connector) Function Power + Ground Chassis Ground Connector 2 / 3 – OUT 1 / OUT 2 (One Analogue and One Digital Output Each) Function Analogue Out 1 / 2... - Page 25 VB2SX User Guide Connector 5 – CAN (First CAN Bus Connector, Serial Connection to GPS Engine) Function RS232 Tx GPS (Tx Data from GPS engine) RS232 Rx GPS (Rx Data to GPS engine) CAN High (Also direct connection to Connector 6 CAN High)
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Page 26: Can Bus Data Format
(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. The VBOX CAN database is available in Vector Database (DBC File) format from the Racelogic VBOX website. Page 26 of 28... -
Page 27: Module Dimensions
Fuse Reset Button The VB2SX contains a fuse to protect it from excessive currents. If the unit is accidentally subjected to large currents and the fuse has become tripped, it can be reset by pressing the button marked ‘Fuse Reset’ all the way into the unit with a long, thin implement. -
Page 28: Contact Information
VB2SX 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 16/11/06 First release 21/11/06 Addition of advice for regular removal of files from SD card...
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