Summary of VB2SX
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Vb2sx user guide page 1 of 28 vb2sx 20hz gps data logger user guide.
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Vb2sx user guide page 2 of 28 contents contents ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Vb2sx user guide page 3 of 28 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 vehicle...
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Vb2sx user guide page 4 of 28 introduction the vb2sx represents the 2 nd generation of 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 log...
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Vb2sx user guide page 5 of 28 standard inventory description qty racelogic part # vb2sx 1 vb2sx mains charger 1 rlvbacs020 cigar lighter adaptor 1 rlcab010l usb lead 1 rlcab042 serial pc cable 1 rlcab001 2gb sd card 1 rlacs083 gps magnetic aerial 1 rlvbacs018 cd rom containing vbox software 1 rlvbac...
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Vb2sx user guide page 6 of 28 operation display screen the display screen will display data when operating it also displays all the menus required to configure the vb2sx via the front panel controls. On start- up, the display screen shows the unit’s firmware version. During normal operation, the dis...
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Vb2sx user guide page 7 of 28 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. Once in the configuration screen, press the ‘ ◄’ an...
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Vb2sx user guide page 8 of 28 settings menu units usb mode can mode log options serial rate press the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to choose between the following units: km/h mph knots press the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to choose between the following usb options: serial port card reader press’■’ and then the ‘◄’...
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Vb2sx user guide page 9 of 28 settings - gps menu dynamic mode dgps mode kalman filter back press’■’ and then the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to select the required dynamics. High dynamics essential for brake testing and lane changing manoeuvres. Normal select this for standard testing – speed, distance, et...
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Vb2sx user guide page 10 of 28 digital setup menu (digital 1 and digital 2) output velocity pulses per metre velocity max velocity long acc / lat acc max value long acc / lat acc max frequency press ’■’ and then use the ‘◄’ and ‘►’ buttons to select from: velocity long acc lat acc press ’■’ and then...
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Vb2sx user guide page 11 of 28 memory cards the vb2sx stores logged data onto sd cards. The supplied sd cards are already optimised for use on the vb2sx and as such do not need formatting before use. Should the sd card need formatting due to card errors it should only be formatted using the ‘format ...
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Vb2sx user guide page 12 of 28 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 par...
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Vb2sx user guide page 13 of 28 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. The analogue outputs on connectors ...
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Vb2sx user guide page 14 of 28 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 br...
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Vb2sx user guide page 15 of 28 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 p...
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Vb2sx user guide page 16 of 28 using the usb cable the first time you use the usb cable, you will need to follow the instructions below. Connect the usb cable between the vb2sx and your computer. Your computer will now recognise the presence of a new device, after a period of time a ‘found new hardw...
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Vb2sx user guide page 17 of 28 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 laptop pc(not supplied) 1.Install software 2.Place vbox in vehic...
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Vb2sx user guide page 18 of 28 7. Connect the power cable/ battery pack to the vbox 8. If using 12v power cable, connect to vehicle 9. See below 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 satell...
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Vb2sx user guide page 19 of 28 vb2sx ‘.Vbo’ file format 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 word processors or spreadsheets. The files each contain a header section before the main d...
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Vb2sx user guide page 20 of 28 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..
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Vb2sx user guide page 21 of 28 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. The latest firmware up...
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Vb2sx user guide page 22 of 28 specification gps velocity distance accuracy 0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples) accuracy 0.05% ( units km/h or mph units metres / feet update rate 20 hz update rate 20hz maximum velocity 1000 mph resolution 1cm minimum velocity 0.1 km/h height accuracy 6 metres 95% cep...
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Vb2sx user guide page 23 of 28 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 acceleratio...
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Vb2sx user guide page 24 of 28 connector assignments connector 1 power (dedicated 4.5v to 36v dc power connector) pin i/o function 1 i power + 2 i ground chassis i ground connector 2 / 3 – out 1 / out 2 (one analogue and one digital output each) pin i/o function 1 o analogue out 1 / 2 2 o digital ou...
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Vb2sx user guide page 25 of 28 connector 5 – can (first can bus connector, serial connection to gps engine) pin i/o function 1 o rs232 tx gps (tx data from gps engine) 2 i rs232 rx gps (rx data to gps engine) 3 i/o can high (also direct connection to connector 6 can high) 4 i/o can low (also direct ...
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Vb2sx user guide page 26 of 28 can bus data format format motorola id* update rate data bytes 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 5...
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Vb2sx user guide page 27 of 28 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...
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Vb2sx user guide page 28 of 28 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 16/11/06 first release kb 2 21/1...