Summary of PROLITE
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Vbox prolite user guide page 1 of 20 vbox prolite gps data logger user guide.
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Vbox prolite user guide page 2 of 20 introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 features ....................
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Vbox prolite user guide page 3 of 20 introduction the vbox pro lite 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 provides accurate measurement of acceleration figures, lap times, c...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 4 of 20 standard inventory description qty racelogic part # vbox pro lite 1 vbprol cigar lighter adaptor 1 rlvbcab10 gps magnetic aerial 1 rlvbacs001 cd rom containing vbox software 1 rlvbacs030 serial pc cable 1 rlvbcab01 user manual 1 rlvbacs031 vbox lite carrying case...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 5 of 20 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 resu...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 6 of 20 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. If this is the case then check that you have the gps antenn...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 7 of 20 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 du...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 8 of 20 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 ve...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 9 of 20 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 d...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 10 of 20 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 ...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 11 of 20 7. Connect the power cable/ battery pack to the vbox 8. If using 12v power cable, connect to vehicle 9. With the power applied, the red pwr led should illuminate. The vbox pro lite will start searching for satellites. The green led will indicate the number of sa...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 12 of 20 vbox pro lite ‘.Vbo’ file format after downloading a file from the vbox the software will save the data file as a standard space de-limited text format. This allows the data to easily be imported into third party applications such as word processors or spreadshe...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 13 of 20 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.
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Vbox prolite user guide page 14 of 20 firmware upgrades firmware refers to the operating software inside the vbox pro lite. The firmware is responsible for all of the functions within the vbox and from time to time, firmware updates will be released by racelogic to improve or enhance the way that th...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 15 of 20 specification gps velocity distance accuracy 0.2 km/h (averaged over 4 samples) accuracy 0.05% ( units km/h or mph units metres / feet update rate 5 hz update rate 5hz maximum velocity 1000 mph resolution 1cm minimum velocity 0.1 km/h height accuracy 10 metres 9...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 16 of 20 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 acc...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 17 of 20 connection data 2 pin lemo socket 5 pin lemo socket 3 pin lemo socket connector 1 power type lemo 2 pin pin in/out description range 1 i power + 6v to 18v 2 i ground 0v chassis ground connector 3 analogue/dig out+ event input type lemo 3 pin pin in/out descripti...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 18 of 20 connector 2 can bus/rs232 type lemo 5 pin pin in/out description range 1 o rs232 tx serial data transmit ±12v 2 i rs232 rx serial data receive ±12v 3 i/o can bus 4 i/o can bus 5 o +v power chassis ground antenna connector connector ant type sma pin in/out descri...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 19 of 20 can bus data format data bytes id** update rate 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0x301 50ms (1) sats in view (2) time since midnight utc (3) position – latitude ddmm.Mmmmm 0x302 50ms (4) position – longitude ddmmm.Mmmmm (5) velocity. (knots) (6) heading. (degrees) 0x303 50ms (7)...
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Vbox prolite user guide page 20 of 20 contact information racelogic ltd unit 10 swan business centre osier way buckingham mk18 1tb uk tel: +44 (0) 1280 823803 fax: +44 (0) 1280 823595 email: support@racelogic.Co.Uk web: www.Racelogic.Co.Uk revision date description author 1 21/10/2005 first draft kb...