Vbox

Non-Contact Speed and Distance Measurement using GPS

(Racelogic VBox)

Applications:

Data Analysis

Velocity - Vehicle Speed Measurement

Inertial Sensors - Tilt Measurement

Data Logging

The award winning VBOX is a powerful instrument used for measuring the speed and position of a moving vehicle. It is based on a new generation of high performance satellite receivers, and will measure speed, distance, acceleration, lap times and much more. VBOX is internationally recognised as a quality standard in the measurement of speed and distance for performance and brake testing. Almost every vehicle and tyre manufacturer in the world now has a VBOX in their test department. Due to the small size and simple installation procedure, the VBOX is ideally suited for use in cars, bikes, off-road vehicles and boats.

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VIDEO VBOX is a high quality solid-state video recorder combined with a GPS data logger and real time graphics engine. VIDEO VBOX takes multiple cameras and combines them with a graphical overlay, with the resulting video streamed onto a fl ash card or USB stick as a DVD quality MPEG-4 file.

The GPS engine provides Speed, Lap time, Track position, G-force and more. Other inputs such as CAN bus information can also be used. All data is logged to the fl ash card for detailed analysis using the optional Windows analysis package. To produce professional looking in-car video footage with impressive graphics, simply connect your camera, place the GPS antenna on your roof, insert a fl ash card and then drive, it’s that simple!

VBOX III

Representing the 3rd generation of GPS data logging systems from RACELOGIC and using a powerful new GPS engine, the VBOX III can log GPS and other data at 100Hz. It includes 4 high-resolution analogue input channels and 8 user configurable CAN channels to log data directly from the vehicle.

In conjunction with a DGPS BASE STATION the VBOX III can achieve 40cm positional accuracy. A further upgrade is available which achieves a positional accuracy of 2cm using RTK techniques and an RTK Base Station. Up to 32 additional channels can be recorded by connecting to a combination of input modules via CAN. The VBOX III is also available as a Speed Sensor without logging facilities, allowing data to be sent to an external data acquisition system.

VBOX II SX

Available with a 20Hz or 10Hz update rate, the VBOX II SX features a high contrast screen display, SD card logging, and USB interface. When used in conjunction with a DGPS BASE STATION the VBOX II SX can achieve positional accuracy of 40cm; an upgrade can see this improved to 20cm. Both versions feature a CAN interface for connection to all VBOX modules, along with a digital input, analogue and digital outputs and a serial interface. Up to 24 additional channels can be recorded by connecting to a combination of input modules via CAN.

The VBOX II SX is also available as a 20Hz Speed Sensor with no logging facilities, allowing data to be sent to an external data acquisition system.

VBOX II SX with SLIP

The VBOX II SX with SLIP features an advanced dual antenna GPS engine which allows the measurement of Speed, Distance, Acceleration, Slip Angle, Yaw Rate, True Heading, Lateral Velocity and either Pitch or Roll Angle. It features a high contrast display, USB interface, dual digital and analogue outputs and SD card logging. A version is also available without logging for use as a sensor. Up to 20 additional channels can be recorded by connecting to a combination of input modules via CAN.

VBOX II SX with SLIP, PITCH AND ROLL

The VBOX II SX with SLIP, PITCH AND ROLL features an advanced triple-antenna 20Hz GPS engine which allows the measurement of Speed, Distance, Acceleration, Yaw Rate, True Heading, Lateral Velocity and simultaneous Slip, Pitch and Roll Angles. It features a high contrast display, USB interface, dual digital and analogue outputs and SD card logging. Up to 20 additional channels can be recorded by connecting to a combination of input modules via CAN.

VBOX MINI

A truly versatile product, the VBOX MINI features a 10Hz GPS log rate to SD card, and a back-lit LCD screen for real-time analysis in four modes: lap timing, performance, drift, and speed. Incorporated into the VBOX MINI is a temperature calibrated yaw sensor allowing for measurement of vehicle drift accurate to one degree. The performance mode includes a large array of standard and confi gurable tests, whilst the lap timing mode allows for immediate display of split and lap times. An average speed function is included in the speed display mode. Data is logged in binary format to the supplied 256Mb SD card which can provide up to 200 hours of continuous data acquisition. In addition to the data recorded onto the memory card, data from the VBOX MINI can be output via a direct PC link in real time for live viewing in the included VBOX TOOLS SOFTWARE. To further enhance the VBOX MINI, an optional Input/Output module is available for collection of data from external signal sources such as throttle position or engine RPM.

VBOX 10Hz SPEED SENSOR

The 10Hz SPEED SENSOR is sealed to a rating of IP66 and features a 10Hz GPS engine together with user-confi gurable digital and analogue outputs. NMEA messages are available from the RS-232 serial output, together with a virtual lap beacon output. Data output on the CAN Bus of position, velocity and time allows for easy integration into most motor sport and testing applications.

VBOX DGPS BASE STATION

The DGPS BASE STATION is a complete differential correction system designed to provide local corrections for improved GPS accuracy. A radio link is used to send correction information to a VBOX where it is processed and used to improve the positional accuracy. This is dependent upon the VBOX being used – standard accuracy is 40cm, with a 20cm upgrade option (Base Station 2 only, with VBOX II SX) and 2cm RTK option (Base Station 3 only, with VBOX III RTK). The 2cm RTK option tracks both GPS and GLONASS satellite systems to improve the robustness of the satellite lock, whilst also minimising start-up and re-acquisition times.

VBOX TELEMETRY SYSTEM

The VBOX TELEMETRY SYSTEM uses high power radio modems capable of transmitting and receiving RS232 data at distances of up to 3.5km. Two radio telemetry modules may be used to transmit VBOX serial data from a remote unit to a laptop PC at a maximum rate of up to 20Hz. Modules can also be used to receive differential correction information (DGPS) from a RACELOGIC Base Station for local position correction. Each radio is supplied with a magnetic mounting antenna, and is connected simply to the VBOX via one cable.

VBOX BLUETOOTH MODULE