Racelogic Performance Box Touch V2 User manual

Quick Start Guide: Lap Timing Mode - Performance Box Touch V2
The Performance Box Touch provides you with a wealth
of information combined with easy installation and
use. Performance Box Touch V2 contains an
integrated high-performance, 25 Hz GNSS engine and
antenna, as well as a port for an external antenna.
Performance Box Touch has 4 modes
available; Accel,Decel,ap Timing and Speed.
They allow you to conduct a range of performance tests
and functions and can be changed by pressing
the Mode button at the bottom of the screen. When
using Lap Timing Mode you get:
• A sophisticated lap timer with a built-in database of
over 800 circuits, real-time Delta-time, Delta-speed
(shown via L Ds), Best Lap Time, Current Lap
Time, Total Session Time and Lap Count.
• Virtual Start/Finish Lines. When using GPS, there is
no need for an external beacon or transmitter as
timing will start with vehicle movement. Separate
start and finish lines can be set for sprint or hill
climbing.
Registration
Please register your Performance Box Touch so that Racelogic can continue to inform you about the latest software
releases and firmware upgrades and offer technical support.
Register your unit here.
What is in the box?
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Performance Box Touch V2 (R PBT-V2)
Product Code Quantity Description
PBT-V2 1 Performance Box Touch Unit
R ACS184 1 Cigar Plug USB Adapter
USB2-007241 1USB 2.0 A to Right Angle Micro B
data and Charging Cable, 1.5 m
R ACS313 18 GB SD Ultima Pro UHS-1 Memory
Card
R ACS331 1 Suction Cup Windscreen Mount
Performance Box Touch V2 Bundle (R PBT/B)
Product Code Quantity Description
R PBT-V2 1Performance Box Touch Kit (see
content table above)
R ACS290 1Performance Box Touch Battery
and Cable
R ACS284 1GPS/GLONASS Low Profile
Antenna, 2 m
R ACS281 1 Plastic Carry Case
Power
The supplied USB cable (USB2-007241) plugs into the Power socket on the right-hand side of the unit. Use the supplied
Cigar Plug USB Adapter (RLACS184) and the vehicle's 12 V cigar power socket to power the Performance Box Touch.
You can also power the Performance Box Touch with the optional battery (RLACS290 – available from Racelogic). You
can find more information on the battery below.
When booting up, the Performance Box Touch will display a splash screen and automatically look for satellites and
media.
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The first time the unit is booted up, it will present the Display Mode screen. very time after this, it will present the
previously used display mode.
Battery
To give you the opportunity to use the unit without
connecting it to a power source, we have an
optional battery (RLACS290) available for the
Performance Box Touch.
When the battery is installed, you can press and hold the
Power button on the battery for a few seconds to turn
the unit on or off.
If you plug the power cable into the unit when the battery
is already attached to the unit, the unit will turn on
automatically.
The battery will provide at least 6 hours of battery
life. However, you can increase the battery life to a
maximum of 9 hours by using the minimum brightness
settings.
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When Performance Box Touch is on, and the battery
is installed, you will see a Battery Status
Indicator displayed in the top right corner of the screen.
This will provide you with a visual representation of the
remaining battery charge. The indicator is split into 10
bars, each representing a 10% charge. When the battery
is charging, you will see a charging symbol appear over
the battery symbol.
If the battery has less than a 10% charge left, you will
see a warning screen appear on the display, which will
be displayed for 10 seconds. To cancel the warning,
press anywhere on the screen.
You can find the full battery specifications here.
Charging
When the battery is installed in the Performance Box Touch, it will charge while the unit is being powered via a power
source. You can also charge it while it is removed from the unit by using the supplied USB cable (USB2-007241). Note
that the USB port on the battery is located above the Power button.
The battery needs approximately 3.5 hours to charge. To shorten the charging time, we recommended that you charge
the battery from a mains power source while it is disconnected from the Performance Box Touch.
If you are experiencing issues when charging the battery, take a look at our troubleshooting page.
Auto Power-Off
When Performance Box Touch is 'idle' (tracking zero satellites, not logging and has no screen interactions for 5
consecutive minutes), it will power off to preserve the battery.
Before it powers off, it will display a warning screen. If you do not want it to power off, you can cancel the process by
pressing anywhere on the screen within the 10 second time limit.
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Auto Power-off Warning Screen
Using Gloves with Performance Box Touch
Just like modern mobile phones and tablets, Performance Box Touch is operated using a capacitive touch screen
display. However, this does mean that if you are wearing gloves, they will need to be capacitive touch compatible to
allow for interaction with the touch screen.
There are many types of capacitive touch compatible gloves available for purchase. If you are unsure which gloves you
need, please do not hesitate to contact Racelogic.
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Installation
The battery is connected to Performance Box Touch with a Richter mounting system on the rear of the unit. Insert
the prongs from the back of the battery into the rear of the Performance Box Touch unit and push upwards to
secure.
Richter mounting system on the back of
Performance Box Touch
Richter mounting system on the rear of battery
(R ACS290)
Performance Box Touch comes supplied with a Suction Cup Windscreen Mount (ACS318MOUNT) so you can
mount it on the vehicle's windscreen. It attaches to the Richter mounting system on the back of the unit, or at the
back of the Battery if this is connected to the unit.
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Richter mounting system on the rear of Performance
Box Touch
Richter Mounting system on Suction Cup
Windscreen Mount (R ACS331)
Insert the prongs from the mount into the back of the unit or the battery and push upwards to secure. Attach the
suction cup to a suitable location on your windscreen and adjust as necessary.
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Satellite Reception
Performance Box Touch has an internal patch antenna.
This means that, in many circumstances, the unit does
not require an external antenna if it has a clear view of
the sky without any interference (e.g. roof bars,
athermic windscreen, windscreen wipers). However, if
you are struggling to maintain a stable satellite lock
(indicated by a flashing red satellite icon), you can use
an external antenna (RLACS284).
IMPORTANT
The first time you use the unit, it may take 10 to 15 minutes to acquire satellites fully. After this, it will usually
only take 1 to 2 minutes to acquire satellites.
External Antenna (If Required)
The placement of the GNSS antenna is crucial to the quality of the data recorded by Performance Box Touch. Any
metal close to a GNSS antenna can unpredictably disturb the signal due to interference from reflections of weak
GNSS signals.
For best results, use the antenna in the centre of a metal roof at least 5 cm away from any roof bars or radio
antennas. Do not mount the antenna close to the edge of the roof as reflections from the ground may interfere with
the signals. Avoid the edges as reflections from the A-pillars will cause problems.
Mount the antenna as high up as possible and keep it above any roll bars. Pieces of metal close to and above an
antenna will badly disrupt the GNSS signal.
If the vehicle you are using does not have a metal roof, you need to place the GNSS antenna on a flat piece of
metal at least 10 cm in diameter. If this is not possible, you can use copper or aluminium foil to create a shaped
ground plane underneath the antenna. For example, on a fibreglass roof, mount the antenna on top of the
roof, and place some adhesive-backed metal foil underneath, on the inside of the roof.
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Acquiring Satellite ock
Tall buildings or trees can block GNSS signals, causing a reduction in the number and quality of satellites being
tracked. The reduced number of satellites can lead to inaccurate position measurements and a noisy velocity signal.
GNSS works best in open areas. Avoid tree-lined roads.
GPS Coldstart
If Performance Box Touch is struggling to acquire a satellite lock, you may need to perform a GPS coldstart. This
may be necessary when the unit hasn’t been used for several days or has moved location significantly since it was
last used.
To perform a coldstart, press the CO DSTART button in the Diagnostics Settings menu.
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When you press the button, the unit will make an audible sound and you will see a ‘P EASE WAIT’ message
counting down from 3. Until the satellite lock has been acquired, the number of satellites will be displayed as '00' and
the GPS status will show ‘SEARCHING FOR SATE ITES’. It will take approximately 25 to 30 seconds for the unit
to reacquire the satellite lock.
You can access the Settings menu on Performance Box Touch by selecting the Settings button on the bottom left of the screen when in a mode. You will see a Select Settings Screen with 4
Settings options: Mode settings,General Settings,Time settings and Diagnostic settings.
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You can change the settings by pressing the corresponding button next to an option.
To return to the Select Settings Screen, press the Exit button at the bottom left. Pressing it again in the Select Settings Screen will return you to the main screen.
In these settings menus, you will be able to configure your Performance Box Touch to suit your purpose. The settings
included are:
Lap Timing Settings
The mode-specific settings option presented in the Settings screen depends on the Display Mode you have selected.
In the Lap Timing Settings, the settings are covered on 2 pages and this is where you choose the lap timing
parameters.
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General Settings
This menu has settings for units, logging mode, format for saving and the screen and L D brightness.
Time Settings
This menu contains date and time settings.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics menu displays basic information about the GNSS receiver and the VBOX unit and its battery.
Performance Box Touch V2 – Lap Timing Mode
In Lap Timing Mode you can view Lap Timing information in relation to a set Start/Finish line. Available information
includes: live reference lap speed comparison (Delta-V), live reference lap time comparison (Delta-T), current reference
lap time, last lap time, last lap time's difference to best lap time, session time and completed lap count. You can access
this mode by pressing the Mode button at the bottom of the screen.
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The previously selected Lap Timing Mode will be displayed after each power cycle.
The speed and distance units used depend on what you have selected in the General Settings area.
Note: Lap timing gates are bi-directional and can be triggered when passing through in either direction.
Lap Timing Mode Overview
There are 2 different Lap Timing screens which you can toggle between by pressing the Forward and Back arrows
at the bottom right of the screen or by swiping left or right.
ap Timing - Main Screen
This is the default lap timing screen and it displays live Lap Timing information in relation to a set Start/Finish ine,
Separate Start and Finish ines or a Standing Start and Separate Finish ine, and a Reference ap.
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The screen is split into 2 halves:
•eft-hand side:
◦ap time: This will show either a live rolling lap time or a static previous lap time, depending on the Rolling
ap Time settings. If you choose to display a rolling lap time, the time for the just-finished lap will be displayed
for 5 seconds at the start of a new lap, before it reverts to display the current live lap time again. If it has not
crossed the start/finish line yet, it will display the circuit name/layout with a distance countdown to the start/
finish line (if it has a satellite lock). If you have enabled Standing Start, the message 'Standing Start Mode
nabled' will be displayed. If you have not detected/defined a start/finish line, a 'No start line' warning will be
displayed.
◦Time difference to best lap: This is the time difference between the last completed lap time and the quickest
lap time. It is displayed if you set it up in the Rolling ap Time settings. It will either display continuously, if you
have chosen a static lap time, or it will appear for 5 seconds after a lap has been completed if you have chosen
the rolling lap time. If the start/finish line has yet to be crossed or a lap hasn't been completed, it will not be
shown.
◦Reference lap time: Displays the current active reference lap time and will update when the reference lap is
superseded by a faster lap time unless the Reference ap is fixed in the Settings. If you have fixed a
reference lap, a padlock icon will appear to the right of the reference lap's heading. If a reference lap is being
created, the rolling lap time will show.
•Right-hand side:
◦Delta-T: Presents a live difference in lap time between the current lap time and the stored and active reference
lap at the current location on the track. If the detected speed drops below 10 km/h or the satellite reception is
lost (less than 4 satellites), the time comparison will freeze on the last known valid value until the speed is
increased or the satellite reception is regained. If you are creating a reference lap, a 'Creating a Reference
ap' message is displayed.
▪ If the current lap is faster than the reference lap, the value will be signed negative and green in colour.
▪ If the current lap is slower than the reference lap, the value will be signed positive and red in colour.
▪ If the current lap is the same as the reference lap, the value will be unsigned and black in colour.
◦Session time: Total time passed within the session.
◦Completed lap count: Number of completed laps within the session.
Delta-V:
When there is a stored and active reference lap, the 4 L Ds at the top of the screen will provide a live reference lap
speed comparison at the current location on track in relation to the Delta-V Range settings.
• If the current lap is faster than the reference lap, the L Ds will be green in colour.
• If the current lap is slower than the reference lap, the L Ds will be red in colour.
• If the current lap is the same speed as the reference lap, the L Ds will be off.
The main lap timing screen can be reset by pressing the Reset button at the bottom of the screen or by pressing and
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holding on to the screen.
ap Timing - Basic Screen
This lap timing screen displays a lap time in relation to a set Start/Finish ine,Separate Start and Finish ines or a
Standing Start and Separate Finish ine, and a Reference ap.
•ap time: This will show either a live rolling lap time or a static previous lap time, depending on the Rolling ap
Time settings. If a rolling lap time is being displayed, the previous lap time will be displayed for 5 seconds when
a new lap starts before reverting to displaying the current live lap time. If the start/finish line has yet to be crossed,
the circuit name/layout will be displayed with a distance countdown to the start/finish line if the unit has a satellite
lock. If Standing Start has been enabled, a 'Standing Start Mode nabled' message is displayed. If no start/finish
line has been detected/defined, a 'No start line' warning will display.
•Time difference to best lap: This is the time difference between the last completed lap time and the quickest lap
time and is displayed dependent on the Rolling ap Time settings. It will either display continuously if a static lap
time is being displayed or will appear for 5 seconds after a lap has been completed if a rolling lap time is being
shown. If the start/finish line has yet to be crossed or a lap hasn't been completed, it will not be shown.
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How to Manually Set a Start/Finish Line
You can set a start/finish line manually when moving.
This will overwrite the line detected in the circuit layout.
To manually set a start/finish line, tap the screen when
on the Basic ap Timing Screen or select Set Start
Gate in the Settings.
A screen will be displayed, giving you 5 seconds to
cancel the start/finish line set by pressing on the screen.
After the 5 seconds have passed, you need to drive
forward in a straight direction to complete the process.
The gate is set at 90° to the detected heading and the
width depends on what you have selected in the Gate
Width Settings.
The detected location when you initially press the screen
is used as the centre point of the start/finish gate.
If you are defining a separate Finish ine, the gate set
up here will act as the Start ine only.
New start/finish line cancellation screen
Notes:
•To set a Start/Finish line, the vehicle must be moving >0.8 km/h and the Performance Box Touch must have a
satellite lock.
•If the setting of the start/finish line is cancelled, any live lap prediction for the current lap will be lost and unavailable
for use.
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How to Manually Set a Separate Finish Line
You can set a separate finish line manually when
moving. This will overwrite the finish line detected in the
circuit layout.
To manually set a finish line, tap the screen when on
the Basic ap Timing Screen if you have
enabled Standing Start or select Set Finish Gate in the
Settings.
A screen will be displayed, allowing you to cancel the
finish line gate set within 5 seconds by repressing the
screen. After the 5 seconds have passed, you are
required to drive forward in a straight direction to
complete the process. The gate is set at 90° to the
detected heading and the width depends on what you
have selected in the Gate Width Settings.
The detected location when the screen is initially
pressed/finish gate set is used as the centre point of the
finish gate.
You must set a separate finish line if you are using
Standing Start Mode.
New finish line cancellation screen
Notes:
•To set a Start/Finish line, the vehicle must be moving >0.8 km/h and the Performance Box Touch must have a
satellite lock.
•If the setting of the start/finish line is cancelled, any live lap prediction for the current lap will be lost and unavailable
for use.
Creating a Reference Lap
A reference lap is required for Performance Box Touch to calculate Delta-T and Delta-V lap timing values. Performance
Box Touch will automatically begin to create a reference lap once the Start/Finish line is crossed or it detects movement
in Standing Start mode, and will complete it when the Start/Finish line is crossed again or when the separate Finish
Line is crossed.
Requirements for creating a reference lap:
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• The lap must be longer than 20 seconds.
• The lap must be greater than 100 m.
• The maximum speed achieved must be greater than 40 km/h.
• The lap is over half the distance of the stored reference lap.
• The lap time does not exceed 43'40.00".
You can also choose to ignore short laps from being used to create the reference lap by entering a Minimum ap
Time in the Settings.
When Performance Box Touch is creating a reference lap, a 'Creating a Reference ap' message will be displayed on
the Main ap Timing Screen in the Delta-T section and the reference lap section will show a rolling lap time. The L Ds
will also illuminate blue during the creation process.
Unless you fix the Reference ap, Performance Box Touch will update the reference lap if you have a faster lap or if
the new lap distance is more than double of the stored reference lap.
You can also load reference laps from previously saved or provided files and you can save your reference lap for
future use.
The reference lap will be retained after each power cycle.
Lap Timing Settings
You can access the Lap Timing settings screen by selecting the Settings button at the bottom left of the screen. The
settings are covered on 2 pages and this is where you choose the lap timing parameters.
You can access the different pages by selecting the Forward and Back arrows at the bottom right of the screen or
by swiping left or right.
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To return to the main screen, select the Exit Button on the bottom left.
Select a Track
Performance Box Touch has an inbuilt track database
with circuits throughout the world, you can find a list of
the currently supported circuits here.
The unit will display the currently selected track based
on the GPS location. If multiple layouts are available,
you can press the Select button to scroll through the
different options. To choose a layout, press the desired
option and press the Confirm button at the bottom right
of the screen. If you wish to return to the Settings screen
without saving, press the Cancel button at the bottom
left of the screen.
Note: If you press the Select button when you are not in
the vicinity of a known track, the unit will display a NO
LIST AVAILABLE message.
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If the layout has changed, the L Ds will briefly flash green twice and the unit will emit an audible confirmation
notification. The layout will be remembered after each power cycle if it is determined to be local to the detected location.
Note: When the selected track is changed, all existing lap timing values will be cleared and new lap timing gates will be
used.
Set Start/Finish Gate
Selecting the Set Start Gate option in the ap Timing Settings will manually set a start/finish line when moving, and
will overwrite the detected line in the circuit layout. If you are defining a separate Finish ine, the set start/finish gate will
act as the Start ine only.
Note: The vehicle must be moving >0.8 km/h and the unit have a satellite lock to set a Start/Finish Line.
Set Finish Gate
Selecting the Set Finish Gate option in the ap Timing Settings will manually set a Finish line when moving, and will
overwrite the detected finish line in the circuit layout. You must set a separate finish line if you are using Standing Start
Mode.
Note: The vehicle must be moving >0.8 km/h and the unit have a satellite lock to set a Finish Line.
Clear Finish Gate
(Only selectable if a Finish gate has been set)
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