VB5-100SPS_ Manual
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1. Sequence showing 4 Satellites u Delay 1 2 3 4 Delay 1 2 3 Sequence showing O Satellites Delay Approximately 1 second Delay Approximately 1 second Page 11 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC EVENT Flashes in time with the digital pulse output e Digital Output set to Speed If the digital output is set to speed then the GREEN LED will flash in time with speed at a rate of 1 10th of the digital output e Digital Output set to Lap Pulse If the digital output is configured for the Lap Pulse then the GREEN LED pulses for 1s when the start line is triggered and the EVENT GREEN LED and SATS GREEN LED both light up for 1s if the finish line is triggered The EVENT LED and the GPS LED will be constantly lit RED for the duration of a coldstart The EVENT LED will light BLUE when the VBSS has established a good satellite lock on four or more satellites Page 12 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Locking onto Satellites RACELOGIC If the VBSS is having trouble locking onto satellites then please follow the checklist below for typical solutions 1 Confirm that the antenna is placed in a position where it has an unobstructed view of the sky 2 Check the antenna connection with the VBSS only small amounts of dirt in the socket can cause a significant reduction2. Close Serial Output Info 4 Digital Dut Digital In Lap Beacon GPS Baud Rate bits per second Serial Mode NMEA Messages 20 P Update Rate Hz V GGA l GLL F GSA GST l GS F RMC e VTG lv ZDA COM 1 OPEN Note Bandwidth limitations may apply with low Baud rate settings For example a high update rate with multiple NMEA messages selected may result in data loss Page 23 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide ADAS Functionality Advanced Driver Assistance System To enable ADAS remote mode the user must power up the Speed Sensor and connect to a PC or Laptop via an RLCABO1 cable and run the Speed Sensor Software After connecting to the unit click on the Serial Output tab and select ADAS remote mode Ticking ADAS remote mode configures the Speed Sensor to output Racelogic serial data for use with ADAS The Speed Sensor will calculate its positional and dynamic data and send this information on its serial port which can be transmitted to a local VBOX via radio telemetry module The addition of this functionality enables the user to operate an ADAS system using the Speed Sensor instead of a second VB3i data logger For further information on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems please refer to the Racelogic ADAS manual Note This function is currently not available on the a generation of Speed Sensor Page 24 of 41 25 March 2013 RACELOGIC Racelogic VBOXSpeed
3. heading lateral acceleration longitudinal acceleration satellite count time radius of turn altitude RS232 Output Data Rate 10Hz Data Available NMEA SGPGGA and SGPVTG messages at 115200Baud Analogue Output Data Rate 0 to 5v DC Data Available Either Speed Lateral Acceleration Longitudinal Acceleration or Lap Beacon Digital Output Output Data Rate Low Ov High 5v 10 1000 pulses per metre Max frequency 4 4Khz Data Available Speed or Lap Beacon Power Input Voltage range 1 Gen 6 5v 30v DC 2 Gen 7v 30v DC Power 3 7w Max except VBSSO5 2w Max GPS Antenna 3V Active Antenna inc Digital Input Cold Start Activate Set Lap beacon Position LED Power Satellite Count Event Out Page 38 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide 25 March 2013 LA E Environmental and physical Weight Size Approx 250g Operating temp 30 C to 70 C Except VBSSO5 190g Storage temp 40 C to 85 C 90mm x 65mm x 31 85mm Connectors Deutsch ASDD Autosport for VBSS05 10 20 Rated IP66 140mm x 92mm x 31 85mm for VBSS100 V2 Hardware Software Support Hardware One Year Support Contract Software Lifetime Support Contract valid for a minimum of 5 years from the date of purchase and limited to original purchaser Contract includes telephone email technical support provided by local VBOX distributor and firmware software upgrades where applicable Page 39 of 41 VBOX Speed S
4. computer for configuring the settings of the VBSS through the VBSS setup software It also can output NMEA format messages The VBSS can output 8 types of NMEA messages the most commonly used are GPGGA and GPVTG the contents of which are shown below SGPGGA hhmmss ss Latitude N Longitude E FS NoSV HDOP msl m Altref m DiffAge DiffStation cs lt CR gt lt LF gt ASCII String Name amar Texample Description SGPGGA ET Message i GGA protocol header 87 atitude anni 4717 113993723 24 BEE Latitude Degrees minutes de character E l N S Indicator N north or S south 7 SESS 9159012158 MA Longitude Degrees minutes 3416 a AN Ti Feast or Wewest e Fon rior Se abies C C oo roo Horton bitin ren Peares dM e 7 S Pa un Z S DiffAge numeric second Age of Differential Blank Null fields when DGPS is Corrections not used DiffStation numeric Diff Reference Station ID SB 18 lo Checksum S scR gt lt tr gt End of message Page 32 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Se amp HE SGPVTG cogt T cogm M sog N kph K cs lt CR gt lt LF gt Units Description essen Vi eect hen e g C HE Blank Course over cogm ground Not output empty magn netic RE m E T L L ed E ZU H EEE HS Cn C7 n Ce CO 7 E chem a YAA me O Page 33 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Specifications RACELOGIC S 5Hz Speed Sensor VBSS05 GPS Specifications Absolut
5. in conformance with the essential requirements of EC Directive 89 336 EEC and amending directives Council Directive of 03 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility DTI Competent Body responsible for issuing certificate of compliance 3C Test Ltd Silverstone Technology Park Silverstone Northants NN12 8GX Page 5 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Ss Oy NE VBSS Speed Sensor Overview 1st Generation RACELOGIC GPS Speed Sensor Power LED cps gt PEH Connector RS232 RxD Power CAN Low CAN High Analogue Output I O gt Digital Input Digital Output RS232 TxD Ground Satellite LED Data Connector Event LED PIN Out Assignment Page 6 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC 2nd Generation Er TE Tr H Tr O RACELOGIC GPS Speed Sensor Data Connector RS232 RxD Power CAN Low CAN High Analogue Output Anten na Digital Input Digital Output Connector RS232 TxD Ground Satellite LED Event LED PIN Out a Assignment Page 7 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Introduction Racelogic VBSS Speed Sensors feature 5Hz 10Hz 20Hz and 100Hz GPS update rates versions all units are compatible with the DGPS Basestation for increased positional accuracy Based on a
6. range of high accuracy GPS engines the VBSS Speed Sensors can be used for non contact sensing of velocity providing signal output data on CAN analogue and digital allowing easy integration with data loggers and testing applications The analogue output can be assigned to vehicle speed lateral acceleration longitudinal acceleration or lap beacon marker with user selectable scaling The digital output can be configured as either a digital speed pulse output or a lap beacon marker The units all have the same small hardware footprint of only 9cm long making mounting and transportation easy making the Speed Sensor perfect for automotive testing motorsport marine telematics and data logging applications and the IP66 rating means that each unit is water and dustproof allowing them to be used in a variety of conditions Features e High Performance GPS Receivers 5 100Hz Outputs e CAN Bus Output of Position Velocity Distance Time Heading Height Vertical Velocity Longitudinal and Lateral Acceleration Trigger to zero distance Trigger time Trigger speed Radius of Turn Analogue s RS232 Serial Output of NMEA position velocity and time RACELOGIC e User Configurable Analogue Output g GPS Speed Sensor m e User Configurable Digital Output ors p Digital e Virtual Lap Beacon Output ee rower e Compatible with DGPS Basestation 5 Analogue uu vo K CAN Bus e Rugged Deutsch ASDD Autosport connector Te Distal Coteus e High quality aluminium
7. 0 Pulse durat output a 5Vpulse for 500ms when a ee eae Start Finish line is crossed The duration of the pulse in milli Seconds can be adjusted by entering a different value L Polarity Racelogic YVBOXSpeedSensor a7 gt RACELOGIC M X Options Connect Write Settings Help Close Diagnostics CAN Analogue Out Digital Out Digital In Lap 4 Set output to GPS Sync Lap Beacon COM 1 OPEN Pulses Per Meter The polarity of the pulse can be changed to either a rising or falling pulse by clicking the Polarity button The image of the pulse will change to indicate the current polarity configuration NB After making any changes you must click Write Settings for the changes to be programmed into the VBSS Page 18 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Digital Input The digital input is used for the following If the DIGITAL output is NOT set to LAP BEACON Brake Trigger Input Starts the brake stop distance measurement where the VBSS will calculate a Time and Distance for a Brake Trigger to OKm h test If the DIGITAL output IS set to LAP BEACON To mark the start finish line The digital input of the VBSS can be used to mark a start finish line and if required a second line If the vehicle is moving at a speed gt 5kmh and a start finish line successfully marked the EVENT LED flashes quickly 5 times NB The width of the start line and finish line by default i
8. 01 transmitted and bytes 2 to 8 are set to 0x00 This is a count of 10ms intervals since midnight UTC 5383690 53836 90 seconds since midnight or 14 hours 57 minutes and 16 90 seconds Latitude mmmm mmmmm 100 000 311924579 51 Degrees 59 24579 Minutes North This is a true 32bit signed integer North being positive Longitude nmmmm mmmmm 100 000 11882246 1 Degrees 58 82246 Minutes West This is a true 32bit signed integer West being positive 0 01 knots per bit 0 01 per bit 0 01 meters per bit signed Page 30 of 41 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 25 March 2013 Vertical Velocity Status Status2 Distance Longitudinal Acc Lateral Acc Radius of Turn Position Position RACELOGIC 0 01 m s per bit signed 8 bit unsigned char Bit 2 always set 8 bit unsigned char Bit O is always set Bit 1 Lapmarker Bit 3 brake test started Bit 4 Brake trigger active Bit 5 DGPS active Distance from brake trigger to zero in meters 12800 0 016 per bit signed 0 01G per bit signed 32 bit signed 100 Latitude DD DDDDDDD 10 000 000 This is a true 32bit signed integer North being positive Longitude DD DDDDDDD 10 000 000 This is a true 32bit signed integer West being positive Page 31 of 41 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC en RS232 NMEA output The RS232 output is present to provide a connection to a
9. 3m 95 CEP Accel Brake Test MFD Accuracy with SBAS DGPS 1 8m 95 CEP Resolution 0 01s Accuracy w Basestation RTCM DGPS 40cm 95 CEP Accuracy 0 1s Accuracy with Basestation DGPS 20cm 95 CEP Lap Timing OLED GPS Upgrade RLVBUP30 Update rate 10 Hz Resolution 0 01 s Resolution 1 8 cm Accuracy 0 01 s Not using DGPS and crossing the start finish line at 100km h Heading Acceleration Resolution 0 01 Accuracy 0 50 Accuracy 0 1 Maximum 20G Resolution 0 01G Update rate 10 Hz Brake Stop Accuracy Trigger Activated Accuracy 20cm 25 March 2013 Page 35 of 41 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Esa 20Hz Speed Sensor VBSS20 GPS Specifications Absolute Positioning Time Velocity Distance Accuracy 0 1 Km h Accuracy 0 05 lt 50cm per Km 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 Resolution 0 01 Km h Height accuracy with DGPS 2 Metres 95 CEP Latency 41 5ms Accuracy 3m 95 CEP Accel Brake Test MFD Accuracy with SBAS DGPS 1 8m 95 CEP Resolution 0 01s Accuracy w Basestation RTCM DGPS 40cm 95 CEP Accuracy 0 05 s Accuracy with Basestation DGPS 20cm 95 CEP Lap Timing OLED GPS Upgrade RLVBUP30 Update rate 20 Hz Resolution 0 01 s Resolution 1 8 cm Accuracy 0 01 s Not using DGPS and crossing the start finish line at 100
10. 500Kbaud 1 MBit 500 KBit Identifier xtd Tx CAN termination Resistance 250 KBit 00000301 v The internal CAN termination resistance can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Active 125 KBit 00000302 Termination button The button is highlighted with a blue colour when the CAN termination is active 00000303 00000304 CAN Identifier value Message 5 00000305 The CAN tab allows the user to modify the CAN IDs to be transmitted by the Speed Sensor Message 6 00000306 Message 7 00000307 XI A TI I X Default values are the Racelogic standard Identifier values of 0x301 0x302 0x307 but they can be modified by double clicking on the identifier value COM 1 OPEN Standard Extended To change the identifier format from standard 11bit to extended 29bit tick the Xtd box in the corresponding column Transmission To switch off or on a CAN message tick or un tick the box for the corresponding message NB After making any changes you must click Write Settings for the changes to be programmed into the VBSS Page 16 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC 5 Uy sas Analogue Output On this page the user can configure the analogue output of the Speed Sensor to represent the following Speed Enter the maximum for the speed range you wish to measure Default speed is set to 400 kmh 400 0 Max km h SV The maximum speed at 5V can be in the range 10 1000 kmh Lap Bea
11. For more information about the GPS antenna and antenna placement see the section GPS Antenna Power The VBSS can be powered from a wide range of voltage sources including a Vehicle Cigar adapter a Racelogic Li ion battery pack or other source provided by the user The supplied power cable is un terminated The maximum operating voltage input must not exceed 30V DC Failure to observe this could result in damage to the VBSS NB That during extended use the VBSS case may become hot This is normal however it is good practice to mount the VBSS in a position where it has sufficient airflow around the case Page 10 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC LED indicators There are 3 LED indicators on the top of the VBSS to show the status of operation PWR Indicates that the VBSS is powered correctly e GREEN LED OK e RED LED power on but box not working correctly SAT Indicates the number of GPS satellites that the VBSS has in lock When no satellites are in lock the SAT LED flashes slowly to indicate that the VBSS is searching for satellites When one or more satellites are in lock the LED will pulse the satellite count repeatedly with a short delay e Short RED LED NO Sats e GREEN LED GPS sat count e GREEN RED LED GLONAS sat count if available The following diagram shows an example of SAT LED pulse sequence Sequence showing 1 Satellite
12. N 28 UPGRADING THE VBSS FIRMWARE iwisiccciccscccccssccccccsssececsssssccctsdavecccssavecsessarcccsssacssstecavesscssasssscssarcscsseasssstedavesssssavessssssscsesasasssstacavscssasasssasasasceeseeasssstecanss 29 CAN OUTPUT i esicciiesecsiesesiciticdseacdeceendsticeseas secs evsebicesedatensevdecicoseasceoesnsedicesedececsendstaceseasccusevsdbacesetacecsendsecbesesscessersezecdsetecessevcsease sessacesevensasesetadeesesdseasesesse 30 RS232 NMEA OUTPUT ovina ai 32 SPECIFICATION cana edecwiveucoosesuedcowsss cecduusvedddwasseccossssecdeusseccceuuss edcewsss ecccsaseeccousssdeacauss ccceussvcccossseeccewssvecseus 33 CONNECTION DATA 3 ocean a A ii aad eaters 40 CONTACT INFORMATION cccoocniccononsiciniorncicoconmicconorndi cono EON Bei aan paket aa ANOEIE ON ISONE SADON ETONE SNESE ASEO Er NEEN ANERON ESSEN SESS NESE aO VEES 41 Page 4 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC HE 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 vehicles and amending directive 70 156 EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the type approval of motor vehicles and their trailers And has also been assessed via Technical Construction File by an independent DTI Competent Body and found to be
13. Sensor a E En Options Connect Write Settings Help Close Digital Out Digital In Lap Beacon GPS Serial Output Info 4 Baud Rate bits per second Serial Mode Racelogic C NMEA COM 50 OPEN ji VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Info The info screen provides information about the connected Speed Sensor Unit Type Which unit type is currently connected Serial number The serial number of the connected unit F W Version This gives the firmware version of the connected Speed Sensor GPS Version This gives the firmware version of the GPS engine in the connected Speed Sensor Page 25 of 41 25 March 2013 RACELOGIC Ss Oy 485 Racelogic VBOXSpeedSensor la Z BE MI Options Connect Write Settings Help Close Digital In Lap Beacon GPS Serial Output Info Unit Type VBO5 1005P5 Serial Number 0011236 F W Yersion BOS 1005PS v00 00b 0013 GPS Yersion COM 1 OPEN VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide VRACELOGIC Loading And Saving Configuration files The configurable settings of a VBSS can be saved to a file The software also allows a configuration file to be loaded enabling quick and easy configuration of the VBSS Saving a Configuration file e Run the VBSS software e Connect a powered VBSS to the PC via a RS232 connection e Click the Connect button in the VBSS software to start communications with the VBSS e Configure the VBSS as required e G
14. VBSS 5 10 20 100 Hz GPS Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC amp KS VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide noe N Ss Page 2 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Contents EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 450er ee een Rh bo ehe EN ee neh nee erh 5 VBSS SPEED SENSOR OVERVIEW Gi ssscisscsssccccscssctccscstccccssssccccssssccacsesncdesscatcccsseancdcssssacccssedsccesscadecsssssscceasssaccaasesscdeassadccaasessssecesssccosadscd soecsdccoasssscseaassacconiads 6 FEATURES E E A a E EE iaa 8 STANDARD INVENTORY issssesssscccsccdsssessssssicssssnsseassssecesccsouseasssssicectsscsuenssseiecssdsessenssssisessssesseessssiscsscecssenssesieucsseesuenssssesessdeaseenscsissssiveseensovessessdeeseenocsersests 9 OPERATION sisssccecesececsizevecensssescpevvevecsededsixesaxsvececwusesssccverenselusessdsexscecsewususcsssvinenseluceensesvenecsewuseesssverenseluseessssvesersewaceessssvebersedecebssvsveseceewaseessusverressducebeaees 10 INTERFACING WITH THE VBSS T 10 POWER TTT 10 LEDINDICATORS nod teo ee nee ee 11 LOCKING ONTO SATELLIMES T 13 GRSANTENNA cee E H e a 13 CONFIGURING THE SPEED SENSOR USING THE VBSS SOFTWARE ssssseccccsssssssssssececcscansnsssseesececcasanssssseseesesseansssssesesseeseansnsssesesseessanensssssessesseanaassss 14 INSTALLING THE SORT WARE caia A A Sa est eae A oe ee a t 14 RUNNING THE SOFTWARE aaa A aha i ie A eel A e 14 SETTINGIUP THE SPEED SENSOR ici Be RR Ran A Re Salted eee San dR aes Aden MAS eae eas
15. VIEW FACING SOCKETS Connect a momentary switch to the pins shown in the table VBSS Momentary push to make switch Pin Pin 6 Ss 1signal 9 _ Cs 22 Ground Page 27 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC GPS Coldstart This forces the GPS engine to reset its downloaded almanac of current satellite position This can be used if the Speed sensor is having trouble locking onto satellites This can be caused by the Speed sensor not having been used for a period of time or if it was last used a long distance away from your current point A GPS satellite Almanac is relevant for about 3 4weeks so if it has not been used or updated within that time it can cause the GPS engine to struggle After performing a GPS Cold start leave the Speed sensor powered up in a static situation where the antenna has an unobstructed view of the skies for 15 minutes Once the Speed sensor has downloaded the new almanac it is much quicker to re acquire satellites in noisy situations such as near trees buildings and bridges Also it is much quicker to acquire satellites on power up To cold start the GPS engine in the Speed sensor using a computer connect the RS232 port to a Racelogic BOXSpeedSensor computer and run the VBSS set up software which is supplied with the unit Press Connect to s start the communications then select the Cold start option the SAT and EVENT lights will then Y x come on to indicate that the GPS coldstar
16. cations which require the GPS data to be smoothed it should be set to Low Low dynamics GPS Engine Update Rate Change the operating frequency of the GPS engine Minimum Speed Speed clamping RACELOGIC Racelogic BOXSpeedSensor Pe YY Connect Write Settings Help x Close U ka Options Analogue Out Digital Out Digital In Lap Beacon GPS Seri_4 100 a 0 50 DGPS Mode SMI Level GPS Engine Update Rate GPS Leap Second Minimum speed km h COM 1 OPEN When this is set speed will be locked to zero below the value eliminating any unwanted speed noise Page 22 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Serial Output The Serial Output screen allows the user to configure the format content and data rate of the serial stream transmitted by the Speed Sensor Baud Rate The required serial baud rate can be selected from this drop down menu Serial Mode This selects whether the Speed Sensor outputs data in the Racelogic format or the NMEA message format NMEA Messages If the NMEA message format is selected more options become available Update Rate The update rate of the NMEA messages can be changed using this drop down list Message Selection NMEA messages can be selected and deselected for transmission by checking and un checking the boxes next to each message type RACELOGIC Racelogic VBOXSpeedSensor af PF y Options Connect Write Settings Help
17. con v 50 Pulse duration ms When this option is enabled the VBSS will output a 5V pulse for 500ms when a Start Finish line is fe Le 4 crossed FL Polar The duration of the pulse in milli Seconds can be adjusted by entering a different value C Lateral Acceleration 7 The polarity of the pulse can be changed to either a rising or falling pulse by clicking the Polarity button The image of the pulse will change to indicate the current polarity configuration Lateral and amp Longitudinal Acceleration Select the range you wish to use from the pull down list Lateral Acceleration 1G Range Longitudinal Acceleration NB After making any changes you must click Write Settings for the changes to be programmed into the VBSS Page 17 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Digital Output The Digital output of the VBSS can be set to one of 3 options Speed GPS Sync or Lap Beacon Speed The speed output is configured by changing the number of pulses per metre Default 90 pulse Speed per metre gt 25 Hz per km h 90 00 Pulses Per Meter GPS Sync Selecting this option outputs a pulse every second which is synchronised to the GPS clock Note this feature is an optional extra which is not available by default A GPS engine update is required to allow this to work correctly Contact support racelogic co uk for more information Lap Beacon When this option is enabled the VBSS will 2 50
18. ct the correct Com port on your computer 1 x Help Close Now click the Connect button to enter the VBSS setup screen NB After changing any settings in the setup software you will need to press the write button to confirm the changes in the speed sensor The speed sensor can be used straight from the box and will output digital and analogue signals according to the default settings These settings can be changed using the VBSS software The VBSS software allows no other operations apart from setup when connected to a Speed Sensor Page 14 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Setting up the Speed Sensor Diagnostics RACELOGIC amp KE N Once the software has finished connecting with the Speed Sensor a series of setup tabs will become available underneath the main toolbar The default view is the Diagnostics tab as shown on the left which provides a summary of the Speed Sensor status Racelogic VBOXSpeedSensor la F B YW Options Connect Write Settings Help Close Information provided on this tab are as follows Diagnostics CAN Analogue Out Digital Out Digital In Lap 3 e Sats The number of satellites the Speed Sensor can currently see Satellites e UTC Time The current UTC time UTC Time 11 45 04 85 e Latitude The current latitude of the Speed Sensor Latitude 51 59 37232 N e Longitude The current longitude of the Speed Sensor Longitu
19. de 000 59 48380 W e Speed The current speed of the Speed Sensor Speed 0 00 e Analogue Output e Digital Output e Digital Input e GPS Engine Update Rate The current Analogue output configuration The current Digital Output configuration The current Digital Input configuration The current operating frequency Analogue Output Digital Output Digital Input GPS Engine Update Rate Lap Beacon Lap Beacon Lap Pulse 100 25 March 2013 Page 15 of 41 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC ss Qu 485 CAN The CAN output consists of 7 CAN messages that contain the following data channels Satellites Time Latitude Longitude Velocity Heading Height Vertical Velocity Lap Beacon Output Longitudinal Acceleration Lateral Acceleration Distance and Radius of turn The default CAN output of the VBSS is shown in the CAN format section at the end of this manual Racelogic BOXSpeedSensor The following options can be modified from this tab 7 ta Z BE Dix Options Connect Write Settings Help Close Baud Rate The Baud rate can be selected from the drop down menu in the top left of the CAN tab Diagnostics CAN Analogue Out Digital Out Digital In Lap _4 The user has the choice of four common baud rate values 125 250 500 1000 Kbit or can select a Baud Rate SOON custom baud rate by selecting other The default baud rate for this output is
20. e Positioning Time Velocity Distance Accuracy 0 2 Km h Accuracy 0 05 lt 50cm per Km Units Km h or Mph Units Metres Feet Update rate 5 Hz Update rate 5 Hz Maximum velocity 1000 Mph Resolution 1cm Minimum velocity 0 1 Km h Height accuracy 10 Metres 95 CEP Resolution 0 01 Km h Latency gt 160ms Accuracy 5m 95 CEP Accel Brake Test MFD Accuracy w SBAS DGPS 1 8m 95 CEP Resolution 0 01s Accuracy w BaseStation RTCM DGPS 40cm 95 CEP Accuracy 0 25 Lap Timing OLED Update rate 5Hz Resolution 0 01s Resolution 1 8 cm Accuracy 0 01 s Heading Acceleration Resolution 0 01 Accuracy 1 00 Accuracy 0 2 Maximum 4G Resolution 0 01G Update rate 5 Hz Brake stop Accuracy Trigger Activated Accuracy N A 25 March 2013 Not using DGPS and crossing the start finish line at 100km h 95 CEP Circle of Error Probable means 95 of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated radius Page 34 of 41 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide 10Hz Speed Sensor VBSS10 GPS Specifications a Velocity Distance Accuracy 0 1 Km h Accuracy 0 05 lt 50cm per Km Units Km h or Mph Units Metres Feet Update rate 10 Hz Update rate 10Hz Maximum velocity 1000 Mph Resolution 1cm Minimum velocity 0 1 Km h Height accuracy 6 Metres 95 CEP Resolution 0 01 Km h Height accuracy with DGPS 2 Metres 95 CEP Latency 41 5ms Absolute Positioning Time Accuracy
21. e est 15 A EHB PERPERUPFERPERTPERNEEHUFEBRFEHEFEEHFERGPFERFEREFFEREENEPEHRL FHRFERRFERGPFERFEREPERREEHUFEBRFEREFEERFERGEFRRFERESEFREENEPEHRL FHRFERRFERGFFERFEREPEFREEHOFEBRFEREFEERFERGPEERFERESEFREEAETEHER 15 CAN IE o o BERN 16 Analogue QUEDUE a aida 17 Digit l OEELA A H 18 Digita INpUES II oblewssuss cxsvoeteddavisnetesicceslenvinsstestietelaa iazstestoestl nsindsiesiieted avindstedsccohdd vondedesnieledea bevctsdiesoldeuviedessseselajdavtededadiseshdeaveest sseietsddaveenctestessifdavicd 19 Page 3 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC CONFIGURING AND USING THE LAP BEACON OUTPUT sscsccsssssecctsssseccsssssiecssassacessssitectosssecsaosssiessoassaceoassssectoassaceabasstes sonssaceasaieecboassnesaossstes soassaceoasssees 20 o HET TUE ER EI IE O 22 ADAS aads 24 O NO 25 LOADING AND SAVING CONFIGURATION FILES sss ee xe ee e eee 26 Saving a C nfiguration file eneee a igevdedadanwesscsvessundsuatesssissvbuiadganesi odassiuadadatesdedisndvialoeves osasuauaddaetes Raiden Raid ia ai iaa ei 26 Loading a Configuration T 26 BUILDING AN INTERFACE CABLE FOR THE VBSS ssssccssssecseseesssscssscecssneucssseesusecssasussensessusssaeessansucsessessuecscenessensessassseauecsansusaessssauecsseuessenseseascseaeessensessesesssaessensessensess 27 DIGITALAND ANALOGUEOUTPUTS a to ERENER 27 RS232 CONNECTION NO 27 MAP HIN PUT me ee ee ee a en ee ee re a dt o A 27 o A E E T AEA E AE E A E E A T A N E A EN N A EI E T N E
22. enclosure aoa e P66 rated water and dustproof RS232 e Wide 6 5V 30V operating range e Low current consumption Page 8 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Standard Inventory Description RLVBSS Speed Sensor GPS Magnetic Antenna for 5 10 amp 20Hz version GPS Magnetic Antenna for 100Hz version VBSS Speed Sensor User manual CD ROM containing VBSS software Supplied separately VBSS Speed Sensor Interface Cable Analogue Digital CAN Serial Power 25 March 2013 Page 9 of 41 Qty Racelogic Part 1 PP RP PR VBSSO5 VBSS10 VBSS20 or VBSS100 RLVBACSO18 RLVBACSOO1 VBSSMAN CDVBSS RLCABO93 RACELOGIC VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Operation Interfacing with the VBSS If you have purchased a RLCAB49 interface cable then connect this to the VBSS The RLCAB49 features connections for power input and all outputs of the VBSS Because the VBSS can be used in a number of ways it is common for the end user to integrate the VBSS connector into their own wiring harness A mating connector Deutsch ASDD606 09PN may be purchased from Racelogic for this purpose Please see the section of this manual Building an interface cable for the VBSS Before connecting power to the VBSS you should connect the GPS antenna this is because the VBSS will look for a connected GPS antenna and automatically adjust its gain for optimum performance from the connected antenna
23. ensor User Guide RACELOGIC ZIS A NE Connection Data Gen 1 Gen 2 ANTENNAS 6 9 PIN Deutsch Connector Main Connector Deutsch Autosport Pin 1 0 Function RS232 Rx 8V to 30V Power Ignition switched feed I O CAN Low I O CAN High Analogue Output Lap Marker Input Brake Trigger Input Speed Pulse Lap Beacon RS232 Tx Ground vloIslolu Pelwin Ir O Page 40 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Ru Contact Information Racelogic Ltd Unit 10 Swan Business Centre Osier Way Buckingham MK18 1TB England Tel 44 0 1280 823803 Fax 44 0 1280 323595 Email support racelogic co uk Web www racelogic co uk Revision oae besp OOOO VTA 3 04 07 2012 Addition of Speed clamping and removal of Digital input cold start o a 2a 07 2012 General updates of content and images addition of Gen 2 unit IN ERA Page 41 of 41 25 March 2013
24. in signal strength Also check the cable at the plug and along its length for any damage 3 Check that the power supply is OK 4 If possible try another known working antenna to confirm antenna functionality 5 Performa GPS coldstart and then leave the unit powered up in an open static position for at least 15minutes See GPS Coldstart Once the VBSS has locked onto 5 or more satellites then it will be ready for use and will output data on CAN RS232 and the analogue and digital outputs in accordance with the default settings The default settings of the CAN bus is shown in the CAN format table at the end of this manual A CAN dbc data file of this default CAN format is present on the CD this file can be loaded directly into many CAN based data acquisition systems The default setting of the Analogue output is Velocity configured to 5V output representing 400Kph The default setting for the Digital output is Velocity configured to 90 pulses per metre GPS Antenna The GPS Antenna supplied with the VBSS is a 5v active antenna For the best possible signal quality it is important to maintain a clean connection between the antenna and the VBSS Before fixing the antenna to the VBSS ensure that there are no dust particles in either connector Replacement antennas are available by contacting your VBSS distributor The antenna is a magnetic mounting type for quick and simple mounting to the vehicle roof For optimum GPS signal recep
25. km h Heading Acceleration Resolution 0 01 Accuracy 0 50 Accuracy 0 1 Maximum 20G Resolution 0 01G Update rate 20 Hz Brake Stop Accuracy Trigger Activated Accuracy 10cm 25 March 2013 Page 36 of 41 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide 100Hz Speed Sensor VBSS100_V2 GPS Specifications Esa Velocity Distance Accuracy 0 1 Km h Accuracy 0 05 lt 50cm per Km Units Km h or Mph Units Metres Feet Update rate 100 Hz Update rate 100Hz Maximum velocity 1000 Mph Resolution 1cm Minimum velocity 0 1 Km h Height accuracy 6 Metres 95 CEP Resolution 0 01 Km h Height accuracy with DGPS 2 Metres 95 CEP Latency 6 75ms Absolute Positioning Time Accuracy 3m 95 CEP Accel Brake Test MFD Accuracy with SBAS DGPS gt 1 8m 95 CEP Resolution 0 01s Accuracy with BaseStation RTCM DGPS 40cm 95 CEP Accuracy 0 01s Lap Timing OLED Update rate 100 Hz Resolution 0 01s Resolution 1 8 cm Accuracy 0 01 s Not using DGPS and crossing the start finish line at 100km h Heading Acceleration Resolution 0 01 Accuracy 0 50 Accuracy 0 1 Maximum 20G Resolution 0 01G Update rate 100 Hz Brake Stop Accuracy Trigger Activated Accuracy 1 8 cm 25 March 2013 Page 37 of 41 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide Esas Sa Has CAN Bus Output Data Rate 125Kbit 250Kbit 500Kbit amp 1Mbit selectable baud rate Un terminated CAN node Data available Position vehicle speed
26. ngitude of this line position in the Lap beacon page of the setup software If the software was already connected then press Connect again to refresh the settings Changing the Width of a Virtual line The Gate width of the Start finish or Finish line is set in the Lap Beacon page Change this by entering a new number in the edit box Then click Write Settings to program the new settings into the VBSS This is a useful feature when two parts of a track may run very close to each other and you do not want the virtual line to be triggered by the wrong part of circuit Page 21 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide GPS DGPS Mode This gives the user the option to select whether the Speed Sensor uses differential GPS None Differential GPS is off SBAS The Speed Sensor will use SBAS differential corrections SBAS differential corrections are received from the nearest Geo stationary GPS SBAS satellite when it is view of the VBSS GPS antenna RTCM The Speed Sensor will use RTCM differential corrections RTCM corrections can be input into the VBSS via a Racelogic telemetry module and a locally placed Base station Contact Racelogic or your local agent for more details SMI Level This option allows the user to change the smoothing level of the GPS data For high dynamic applications such as brake stop testing where less smoothing is required this should be set to High High Dynamics For less dynamic appli
27. nish line select the following Options Connect Write Settings Help Close Options gt Configuration gt Load Split File Accepted file types are DSF and SPL CAN Analogue Out Digital Out Digitalin Lap Beacon Gps 4 25 0 Gate Width m Start Finish Finish Clear 52 04 722680 N Latitude 1 00 950590 y Longitude COM1OPEN u Page 20 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide A RACELOGIC Trigger input To program the position of a virtual line in the Speed Sensor you must first ensure that you have a connection to the Lap Input pin 6 This pin should be connected to one side of a momentary switch and the other side of the switch connected to the Ground pin of the VBSS so that when the switch is pressed the Lap Input pin will be shorted to Ground To set a Start finish line Press and immediately release the Lap input switch as you cross the start finish line You must be moving gt 5km h to do this and following the normal line along the track The VBSS notes the point and your direction of travel at which you press the switch and then creates a virtual line perpendicular to your line of travel 25m wide To set a new Start finish line simple repeat the process above To set a separate Finish line press the switch as you cross the Finish line and hold the switch for gt 1 5 seconds before releasing After you have set a Start Finish or Finish line you can view the Latitude and lo
28. oto the Options menu e Highlight the Configuration option e Then click Save e The standard Windows save window will appear where you can select a file name and file destination The file will automatically be given the extension rlcfg Loading a Configuration file e Run the VBSS software e Connect a powered VBSS to the PC via a RS232 connection e Click the Connect button in the VBSS software to start communications with the VBSS e Goto the Options menu e Highlight the Configuration option e Then click Load e The standard Windows Browse window will appear where you can select and load an rlcfg file in to the software e Now click Write Settings to apply the configurations from this loaded file into the VBSS Page 26 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC HE Building an interface cable for the VBSS If you are building your own interface cable for the VBSS it is worthwhile adding the RS232 connection and the Lap input connection Digital and Analogue outputs It is advisable to use a screened cable on the Analogue and Digital output for the best noise immunity making sure that the ground is connected to the shielding of the screened cable RS232 Connection Connect the pins shown in the table to a Female 9 way D type connector VBSS 9 Way D Type Pin Pin BT n RX PRX n 3T 9 __ 5 9 8 7 6 PIN D Female Lap Input
29. s 25m but can be adjusted via the Windows setup software To add a 2nd line There is also a function to add a 2nd line for example a separate finish line this is done by pressing and holding the event trigger button for gt 1 5s If a second line has been successfully created the SAT and EVENT LEDs flash quickly 5 times Page 19 of 41 25 March 2013 E Simin Racelogic VBOXSpeedSensor la F Y WX Options Connect Write Settings Help Close Diagnostics CAN Analogue But Digital Out Digital In Lap 4 Set input to Brake Trigger COM 1 OPEN VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC N Configuring and using the lap beacon output The VBSS has the ability to simulate a Lap Beacon signal when a virtual GPS Start finish or finish line has been crossed The Lap Beacon output signal can be configured to come out of either the Digital or Analogue output and it is also present as a bit inversion of a bit ina message on the CAN bus output The Beacon pulse on the analogue and digital channel are opposite polarity this is to provide two options for a lap beacon pulse NB For a Lap beacon pulse to be output by the VBSS it must first be programmed with the position of a Start finish or Finish line Setting Start Finish and Finish Lines This can be done in a number ways Racelogic VBOXSpeedSensor l y 7 r Loading a start finish line split file ika f EF 4 XK To load in a previously defined start fi
30. s and the VBSS firmware will be upgraded At the end of the process power down the VBSS when prompted before further use During the upgrade process an upgrade log file will have been created This log file can be emailed to the support address below should any problems arise If you have any questions regarding the upgrade of the VBSS please do not hesitate to contact support racelogic co uk Page 29 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide CAN output RACELOGIC A Bes The following details the CAN output of the VBSSHH Update Data Bytes Rate 1 2 3 a 5 6 7 8 1 Sats in c K en 100ms ew 2 Time since midnight UTC 3 Position Latitude MMMM MMMMM 100ms 4 Position Longitude MMMMM MMMMM 5 Speed Knots 6 Heading Degrees oo 100ms 7 Altitude WGS 84 Metres 8 Vertical velocity M S 9 Status 10 Status2 osoa 100ms 11 Distance from Braketrigger to O Kmh Meters 12 Longitudinal Accel G 13 Lateral Accel G 100ms 11 Distance travelled since VBSS reset Metres Time taken ee trigger to 0 Trigger Speed osos rooms ses aa a a ae me 0x307 15 Position Latitude DD DDDDDDD 16 Position Longitude DD DDDDDDD Default IDs shown above 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 25 March 2013 Sats Time since midnight Position Position Velocity Heading Altitude If Satellites in view lt 3 then only Identifier 0x3
31. t is being performed Help Close NB The VBSS main screen and software functions are only applicable to the Speed Sensor VBOS 1005P5 0011236 F W ersion YBOS 1005P5 Y00 00b 0013 GPS ersion 100 Page 28 of 41 25 March 2013 VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Upgrading the VBSS Firmware Firmware refers to the operating software inside the VBSS Speed Sensor The firmware is responsible for all of the functions within the VBSS and from time to time firmware updates will be released by Racelogic to improve or enhance the way that the VBSS works The latest firmware will always be available on the Racelogic website http www velocitybox co uk index php en support 39 firmware html It is recommended to check the web site periodically for updates The VBSS upgrade files have a ruf file extension To upgrade the VBSS firmware download the latest firmware file from the Racelogic web site and copy this file onto your PC If you have done a full VBSS CD installation then you will have the upgrade programme automatically installed in the Utilities folder of VBSS folder If not then this can also downloaded from the website Connect you pc to the VBSS via the VBSS serial lead and apply power to the VBSS Either double click on the ruf upgrade file which auto runs the Upgrader software or run the Upgrader software and load in the ruf firmware upgrade file Then follow the onscreen instruction
32. tion make sure that the antenna is fitted to the highest point of the vehicle away from any obstructions that may block satellite reception The GPS antenna works best with a metal ground plane underneath e g The Vehicle roof Please also note that when using any GPS equipment an unobstructed sky view is important Objects in the surrounding area such and tall buildings or trees can block the GPS signal causing a reduction or loss in the number of satellites being tracked Page 13 of 41 25 March 2013 fous AE m VBOX Speed Sensor User Guide RACELOGIC Configuring the Speed Sensor Using the VBSS Software Configuration of the VBSS is performed using the setup software supplied with the unit You will need to power up the VBSS and make a connection from its RS232 to a serial com port or USB socket via a serial to USB adapter on your computer This is most easily achieved using an RLCAB93 cable which provides a power connection and 9way D type RS232 connection from the VBSS Installing the software Insert the supplied CD into the CD drive of your computer An installation box will automatically appear follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation of the setup software After installation the CD can be removed and an Icon should have appeared on your desktop that will allow you to start the VBSS software Running the software Racelogic YVBOXSpeedSensor First click on the Options button to sele
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