Hardware Configuration - Racelogic VBOX 3iSL User Manual

VBOX 3iSL User Guide

Hardware configuration

First the VBOX 3iSL needs to be configured to use the IMU data from the IMU it is connected to.
1. Connect the IMU to the CAN port of the VBOX 3iSL with the required cable and power the VBOX 3iSL.
2. Open VBOX Tools and connect the computer to the VBOX 3iSL using either serial, USB or Bluetooth.
3. Select the appropriate COM port. The „serial data OK‟ message should appear in green beneath the
COM port number.
4. Click on the „VBOX Setup‟ button to open the VBOX setup window.
5. Underneath the "Channels" tab a „3-axis Modules‟ tab should be visible. This indicates the IMU has
been correctly detected by the VBOX 3iSL.
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6. If the „3 axis Modules‟ tab is not visible, click on the „CAN‟ button at the top of the window.
7. Make sure that the „Racelogic CAN Modules only‟ (red) is assigned to the CAN port that the IMU is
connected to.
8. Exit setup, then re-enter. This should correctly detect the presence of the IMU data should the ports
have previously been swapped.
NB: If the IMU tab has still not appeared under channels, the IMU settings should be checked to
make sure it is transmitting data at the correct baud rate and is configured correctly. If the LED
above the CAN port is not lit green the CAN messages from the IMU are not being understood by
the VBOX 3iSL and it is likely the IMU configuration is incorrect.
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