Racelogic VBOX LITE Hardware & Software Manual - page 22
VIDEO VBOX LITE MANUAL
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22 December 2009
Assigning the CAN parameter to an Element
Once the CAN channels have been configured with the CAN parameter information (either from a database file or
manually), they will become selectable from the CAN parameter drop-down menu in the Element properties box.
To select a CAN parameter for use as an Element data source:
1. Select the Element which will use the CAN Parameter:
2. In the Parameter Selection dropdown Select ‘CAN’.
3. The Parameter list should now be populated with the CAN
parameters assigned to the CAN channel
For more information about the creation of Elements, see the ‘Elements’ Section.
Connecting to the Vehicle CAN Bus
If the Video VBOX LITE is to be used to log and display CAN data from the vehicle, the Video VBOX LITE needs to be
connected to the vehicles OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) port. Most vehicles have an OBD connector which provides this
interface.
The exact location of the OBD connector varies from vehicle to vehicle, but it will be within a few feet of the driver and
will have easy access. Most often you can find your OBD connector somewhere below the steering column, either
above the pedals or perhaps inside a fuse box by the driver's knee. Your OBD connector will probably be in plain view,
but some connectors are covered.
NB: If the connection needs to be made using a bare wire interface with the CAN Hi and Lo outputs of the vehicle, we
strongly recommend contacting a qualified auto-electrician to perform the fitting.
The table below lists a few common Marques and the location of the OBD connector.
Vehicle Make
Model
OBD Location
FORD
Fiesta/Ka/Puma
In the passenger side footwell, on the ‘A Post’.
Fiesta ST150
Underneath the steering wheel, above the pedal assembly.
Focus/Mondeo/Cougar/S-Max
Underneath the steering wheel, above the pedal assembly. (On
some vehicles remove the cover to access the port).
Galaxy
Under the steering wheel, on the right hand side or below the
ashtray.
JAGUAR
--
Underneath the steering wheel, above the pedal assembly.
LAND ROVER
--
Underneath the steering wheel, above the pedal assembly.
MINI
--
Underneath the steering wheel, above the pedal assembly.
(Remove the cover to access the port).
TOYOTA
--
Underneath the steering wheel, above the pedal assembly.
VAUXHALL/OPEL
Astra VXR/Meriva VXR
In the centre console below the handbrake grip. (Remove the
cover to access the port).
Zafira VXR
Below the gearshift console, below the ashtray on vehicles with
smokers package. (Remove the cover to access the port).
Corsa VXR
Underneath the centre console, above the ashtray.