Racelogic Performance Box Touch V2 User manual

Quick Start uide: Accel Mode - Performance Box Touch V2
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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 NSS 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.
• Acceleration tests include 0–60, 0–100, 0–100–0
and 0–¼ mile.
• Custom speed, distance or 0-speed-0 tests can be
configured, and other options include enabling or
disabling an alert at end of the test, one-foot rollout
and slope correction.
• Can display up to 4 concurrent test results.
• Screen displays time, run number, distance, VMAX,
Peak and altitude difference. Units of
measurement for speed or distance can be easily
swapped between metric or imperial.
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.
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Register your unit here.
What is in the box?
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 B SD Ultima Pro UHS-1 Memory
Card
ACS318MOUNT 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 1PS/ LONASS 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
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media.
The first time the unit is booted up, it will present the Display Mode screen. Every 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.
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
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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.
Auto Power-off Warning Screen
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Using loves 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.
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
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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.
Richter mounting system on the rear of Performance
Box Touch
Richter Mounting system on Suction Cup
Windscreen Mount (ACS318MOUNT)
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 NSS antenna is crucial to the quality of the data recorded by Performance Box Touch. Any
metal close to a NSS antenna can unpredictably disturb the signal due to interference from reflections of weak
NSS 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 NSS signal.
If the vehicle you are using does not have a metal roof, you need to place the NSS 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
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roof, and place some adhesive-backed metal foil underneath, on the inside of the roof.
Acquiring Satellite ock
Tall buildings or trees can block NSS 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 PS 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 PS 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.
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.
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In these settings menus, you will be able to configure your Performance Box Touch to suit your purpose. The settings
included are:
Accel Settings
The mode-specific settings option presented in the Settings screen depends on the Display Mode you have selected.
In the Accel Settings, you can choose the test parameters and they also include other test options.
eneral Settings
This menu has settings for units, logging mode, format for saving and the screen and LED brightness.
Time Settings
This menu contains date and time settings.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics menu displays basic information about the NSS receiver and the VBOX unit and its battery.
Performance Box Touch V2 – Accel Mode
Acceleration Mode is where you can perform acceleration tests by using either pre-defined
configurations or your own specified values. You can also display up to 4 concurrent test results
on the screen. You can access this display mode by pressing the Mode button at the bottom of
the screen and selecting Accel.
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The previously selected Acceleration test will be displayed after each power cycle.
You can choose from either speed or distance parameters to start and end the test. Test results displayed on the
screen of the Performance Box Touch will remain on-screen at the end of the test until the next start condition is met.
The speed units used depend on what you select in the General Settings area.
Not : If th start condition is 0 km/h, P rformanc Box Touch will us th Smoothed Speed Value to r s t th t st
to avoid a t st incorr ctly r s tting in noisy sat llit r c ption ar as.
Accel Mode Overview
There are 3 different acceleration screens and you can access them by using
the Forward and Back arrows at the bottom right of the screen or by swiping left or right on
the screen.
Accel - Primary Screen
This is the default acceleration screen and it displays current/completed test information. If you have enabled One
Foot Rollout or Slope Correction in the Accel Settings, the test header text will reflect the selected options.
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The screen is split into 2 halves:
•eft-hand side: This includes a live speed display which always show the current speed of the vehicle,
irrespective of any test start or end conditions. If the vehicle is travelling slower than 0.5 km/h or the satellite lock
is lost (less than 4 satellites), the value will display as 000.0.
•Right-hand side: This contains test information: time taken, run number, distance travelled, maximum speed
achieved (Vmax), maximum acceleration achieved (g) and height difference. These values will start to populate
once the start condition of the test is met. When the end condition is met, they will remain on the screen until the
start condition is met again. You can reset a test by pressing the Reset button at the bottom of the screen.
Not : If you ar using th P rformanc Box Touch with a batt ry conn ct d, th Curr nt T st h ad r will not includ
units (unl ss you hav s l ct d 0 – ¼ mil 0 – ½ mil ) to mak spac for th batt ry charg icon.
Accel - Secondary Screen
This screen displays current test information for all ranges. If you have enabled One Foot Rollout or Slope
Correction in the Accel Settings, the test header text will reflect the options.
The screen is split into 2 halves:
•eft-hand side: This includes a live-speed display which will always show the current speed of the vehicle,
irrespective of any test start or end conditions. If the vehicle is travelling slower than 0.5 km/h, or the satellite
lock is lost (less than 4 satellites), the value will display as 000.0. Information about maximum acceleration
achieved (Peak ) and maximum speed achieved (Vmax) is also available. These values will start to populate
once the start condition of the Primary test is met. When the end condition is met, they will remain on screen
until the start condition is met again. You can reset a test by pressing the Reset button at the bottom of the
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screen.
•Right-hand side: This contains results from the defined acceleration test ranges, either as time, distance, or
speed. These values will start to populate once the start condition of the test is met. When the end condition is
met, they will remain on screen until the start condition is met again. Along with pressing the Settings button,
you can also define Accel tests by double-tapping on an existing test range header or result.
You can reset tests by pressing the Reset button at the bottom of the screen.
Accel - Best Result Screen
This screen displays the best test information for all the ranges. If you have enabled One Foot Rollout or Slope
Correction in the Accel Settings, the test header text will reflect the selected options.
The screen is split into 2 halves:
•eft-hand side: This includes the maximum acceleration achieved (Peak ) and maximum speed achieved
(Vmax) since reset. You can reset these values by pressing the Reset button at the bottom of the screen.
•Right-hand side: This contains the best results from the defined acceleration test ranges, either as time,
distance, or speed. You can reset these values by pressing the Reset button at the bottom of the screen.
Selecting Accel Tests
You can define Accel Tests by pressing the Settings button at the bottom left of the screen and selecting the Accel
option. You can define 4 concurrent tests. These are by default: 0–60, 0–100, 0–100–0 and 0–¼ mile.
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The currently selected test ranges are presented on the left-hand side of the screen and will be remembered for
future use, even if you choose another mode.
Press on the existing parameters to change them.
Not : You can also d fin Acc l t sts in th Secondary Accel Screen by double-tapping on an xisting t st rang
h ad r or r sult.
Test Type
Tap on the blue Test Type parameter to toggle between Speed,Distance or 0-Speed-0 (e.g. 0–100–0). The parameters displayed will depend on the test type you have
chosen.
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Speed Test Parameters Distance Test Parameters
Test Type Parameters
Speed Start Speed (km/h or
mph) End Speed (km/h or mph) Result (time or distance)
Distance Start Speed (km/h or
mph)
End Distance (m or ft)
Pr -S t Distanc buttons includ ¼ mil , ½ mil
and 1 km.
Result (time or
speed)
0-Speed-0 Target Speed (km/h or mph) Result (time or
distance)
Start/End Conditions
You can define the start and end conditions by pressing the corresponding buttons and using the presented keypad
to set a value. If you are defining a Distance test, you can use one of the pre-set distance buttons to quickly choose
the test.
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Keypad example for Start Speed.
To save your chosen value, press the Confirm button on the bottom right of the screen. If you
wish to return to the Custom Test screen without saving, press the Cancel button.
Notes:
•Th maximum input valu is 999.9 for sp d and 9999 for distanc .
•Th minimum targ t valu for a 0-Sp d-0 t st is 5 km/h / 3.1 mph.
•You can nt r sp ds of up to 1 d cimal plac .
To save your chosen range, press the Confirm button at the bottom right of the screen. To
go back to the Accel Mode screen without saving, press the Cancel Button at the bottom left
of the screen.
The parameters of the Primary test are displayed at the top right of the Primary Accel Mode
screen. The test ranges will be remembered for future use, even if you choose another mode.
Result Type
You can toggle between the test result type for a selected test range by tapping on the blue box with the current
option.
Available result types include:
•Speed and 0-Speed-0 tests:
◦Time (default) - The elapsed time between the start and end conditions is given as the selected range
result.
◦Distance - The distance travelled between the start and end conditions is given as the selected range
result.
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•Distance tests:
◦Time (default) - The elapsed time between the start and end conditions is given as the selected range
result.
◦Speed - When the end condition is met, speed is given as the selected range result.
Accel Settings
You can access the Accel Mode settings screen by pressing the Settings button at the bottom left of the screen and
selecting the Accel option. Now you can choose the test parameters and other test options. You can toggle between
the different settings by pressing the corresponding blue value button next to an option.
Return to the main screen by pressing the Exit button at the bottom left.
Alert at End/Target
By default, the Performance Box Touch has audible and visual alert signals for when the test end criteria and the
target speed are met in a 0-Speed-0 test. It will beep and the 4 LEDs across the top of the device will flash green for
0.5 s. Tap the blue value button to disable/enable the alert.
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Not : This s tting will only apply to th Primary T st.
One-foot Rollout
When enabled, the test will not commence until the vehicle has travelled a distance of 1 ft or 0.305 m. You can find
more information on the one-foot rollout feature here.
Not s:
•You cannot nabl On -foot Rollout whil Slop Corr ct is nabl d.
•Wh n On -foot Rollout is nabl d, 1ft will app ar n xt to th T st h ading on th Primary Acceleration
Display Screen and ONE FOOT ROLLOUT will b display d on th right-hand sid of th n w s ssion h ad r
in th Test Results.
Slope Correct
When you enable the Slope Correct, the Performance Box Touch will apply a DB Scanner slope correction method to
the 'speed to speed' or 'speed to distance' acceleration test results that are presented on the screen.
Not s:
•Slop corr ction only appli s to th liv display r sults to match post-proc ss corr ctions from th DB
Scann r third-party softwar . You cannot apply post-proc ss corr ctions with Rac logic softwar programs.
•You cannot nabl Slop Corr ct whil On -Foot Rollout is nabl d.
•If you hav nabl d Slop Corr ct, DBSC will app ar n xt to th T st h ading on th Primary Acceleration
Display Screen and DBSCANNER SLOPE CORRECTED will b display d on th right-hand sid of th n w
s ssion h ad r in th Test Results.
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Screenshot
Selecting the Screenshot button will save a full image of what is shown on the screen to the inserted SD card. You
can learn more about the screenshot function here.
IMPORTANT
NEVER remove the SD card when a screenshot is being taken and saved, it could cause the unit to crash!
Test History
You can view a history of the test results by selecting the Results button at the bottom of the Primary Accel screen.
Test results will display until you choose a new test type or you press the Reset button.
Results screen sample
The tests will be displayed in chronological order and the fastest will be highlighted in green. You can scroll through
the results by using the scroll bar on the right-hand side of the screen.
Each new session will have a separate header, which displays the time and date for the first completed test in that
session.
Information in the results includes:
• Test type
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• Time of first completed run in session
• Date of first completed run in session
• Test run number
• Test completion time
• Test completion distance (km/h or mph)
• Maximum Speed (km/h or mph)
• Maximum acceleration achieved during a test run (g)
• Altitude difference between the start of test and end of the test (m or ft)
You can take a screenshot of the test history by pressing the Screenshot button.
Return to the main screen by selecting the Exit button on the bottom left.
IMPORTANT
Performance Box Touch can display a maximum of 127 tests in chronological order. However, if you have
completed more tests they will still be recorded on the SD card. Once you have reached the 127-test limit,
you will see a brief warning message advising you that further tests will not be saved to the Test History.
This message will show again if you power-cycle the unit. A 'TEST HISTORY FU ' notification will also
be displayed beneath the ive Speed display. To view new test history results, you must first press the
Reset Button.
Save Results
You can also save the results as a .txt or .csv file (depending on the option selected) to the SD card
by pressing the Save button at the bottom of the screen. When pressed, the unit will emit an audible
confirmation notification. If the results have been saved unsuccessfully, for example, no SD card is
inserted or the card is full, the button will flash 3 times and Performance Box Touch will emit an audible
error notification.
If saved successfully, the file name will include the test type, the date, and the time from the first
completed run in that session. Along with the test history information described above, the results file
also includes average acceleration information, as well as the latitude and longitude position (in degrees
and decimal degrees format) added to the session header.
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