Racelogic VBOX SIGMA User manual

VBOX Sigma - Quick Start Guide
VBOX Sigma (RLVBSIGMA) is a cost-effective, RTK
enabled 10 Hz data logger with integrated NTRIP
modem. Its multi-constellation, multi-frequency GNSS
engine offers outstanding performance even in areas
with poor and multi-path satellite coverage. When used
in conjunction with an RTK base station or NTRIP
correction service, VBOX Sigma is accurate to within a
centimetre and is the ideal reference for ground truth.
The in-built NTRIP modem makes it easy to receive RTK
correction messages from an NTRIP network, either via
Wi-Fi or a 4G cellular connection. In order to use this
type of correction you have to register and subscribe to
a cellular data plan with your local NTRIP provider, such
as Topnet in the UK and Germany, Swepos in Sweden
or Unavco in the USA.
Configuration is made via a Wi-Fi access point and
the front screen will display status and connection
information.
Registration
So that Racelogic can continue to provide you with
notification of the latest software releases, firmware
upgrades and to offer technical support, please register
your VBOX Sigma.
Register your unit here.
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What’s Included
Product Code Quantity Description
VBSIGMA-V1 1 VBOX Sigma Unit
RLACS308 1 GNSS Antenna
TTV1AM20MB31 1USB-A to USB-C Fast Data/Power
Cable
RLCAB010H 1Hirose 3 W Plug to Cigar Plug
Power Cable, 2 m
8 GB SD Ultima Pro UHS-1
Memory Card 1 RLACS313
ANTMSTUBSMAM 1 Multi Band Antenna
Optional Accessories
Product Code Description
RLCAB170 6 Way Hirose to 5 Way Lemo - 2 m
RLCAB001-H 6 Way Hirose to 9 Way D-Connector - Serial cable
RLCAB181 6 Way Hirose to 9 Way D-Connector - CAN cable
RLCAB164 6 Way Hirose to Unterminated
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Hardware Overview
Front
OLED Display
The front panel of the unit contains an OLED screen
which displays status and connection information. Three
screens are available to view, more information on these
is available here.
Buttons
Back Button
Pressing the Back Button on the left will return to
the Home Display Screen if currently on another
display screen.
Up/Down Buttons
The Up and Down Buttons are used to navigate
between the three different display screens, more
information on these is available here.
Square Button
Pressing the Square Button on the right will start/stop
logging irrespective of the Logging Strategy selected
within the VBO Log Settings area of the Wi-Fi hotspot
configuration interface. More information on logging is
available here. If this button is pressed without an SD
card inserted. a 'No SD Card' message will be
displayed.
Top
The top of the unit houses a slot for inserting a Standard SIM card if are intending on using the internal 4G modem to
connect to the NTRIP server, and a USB socket for updating the unit using the supplied USB cable. If you are
connecting to another GNSS receiver rather than a VBOX, the USB socket can also be used to power the unit if power
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isn't available via the Hirose connection (more information on USB power is available here).
An SMA connector is also included for attaching the supplied cellular antenna (ANTMSTUBSMAM).
Bottom
The bottom of the unit houses 2 Hirose connectors, the centre one can be used to supply power to the unit via the
supplied RLCAB010H cable. The other connector can be used to connect to a VBOX or other GNSS sytem to supply
RTK correctional messages via CAN.
There is also a an SD card slot for logging data and an SMA connector for attaching the supplied GNSS antenna
(RLACS308).
Further connector pin information is available here.
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Screen Overview
Three display screens are available; the Home Screen,Sats Screen and the Network Screen, accessed by
using the Up and Down Arrow Buttons on the front of the unit.
More detailed information on the display screen can be found here.
Home Screen
Sats Screen
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Network Screen
Setup
Configuration of VBOX Sigma is performed using a Wi-Fi hotspot access point created by the unit. You can then log in
to this access point on your phone or a computer and use a webpage to configure the unit to either use the internal GSM
modem or an external Wi-Fi hotspot to connect to your chosen correction service. Other settings options include CAN
and VBO log settings along with status information. Settings are retained after a power cycle.
If the unit is configured to use both the internal GSM modem and an external Wi-Fi hotspot, it will attempt to auto
connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot first on power up.
1. Attach the supplied cellular antenna (ANTMSTUBSMAM) to the SMA connector on the top of the unit.
2. Attach the supplied GNSS antenna (RLACS308) to the SMA connector on the bottom of the unit and mount in
the centre of the roof of the vehicle, away from roof bars and other antennas. For more information on antenna
mounting positions click here.
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3. insert the SD card in to the slot on the bottom of the unit, more information on SD card logging is available here.
4. If you are intending to use the internal 4G modem, insert a data Standard SIM card in to the slot on the top of the
unit, with the logo facing the front screen side/ contact facing the rear, chamfered edge in first.
Note: Ensure the card has been activated.
5. The VBOX Sigma unit can be either powered from the 3-way hirose connector on the bottom of the unit using the
supplied RLCAB010H cable which is inserted in to a vehicle's 12 V cigar power socket, from the USB socket on
the top of the unit using the supplied TTV1AM20MB31 cable, or through the 6-way hirose connector on
the bottom of the unit if being connected to another VBOX to provide NTRIP correction messages. Apply power
to the unit.
6. Configuration of VBOX Sigma is performed using a Wi-Fi hotspot created by the unit. The hotspot name and IP
address is displayed on the Network Screen of the unit when powered, accessed by using the Up or Down
Arrow Buttons on the front of the unit. Using a phone or a computer, navigate to the Wi-Fi settings on the device
and connect to the hotspot name. Open an internet browser and enter the IP address within the address bar.
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Wi-Fi hotspot name and IP address example
7. If you are intending to use an external Wi-Fi hotspot, such as a mobile phone or battery powered hotspot to
connect to the NTRIP sever, press the 'Change settings' button next to the Wi-Fi heading. Enter the name and
password of your hotspot and then press the 'Save and restart' button. Once connected to the Wi-Fi hotspot, the
unit will briefly display a 'Wi-Fi Connected' message.
8. If you are intending to use the internal 4G modem, press the 'Change settings' button next to the Modem
heading. Enter the APN, Username and Password associated with your network provider and then press the 'Save
and restart' button. Once connected to the network provider, the unit will briefly display a 'Connected (mobile
data supplier)' message.
9. To configure the NTRIP correction service details, press the 'Change settings' button next to the NTRIP
Caster heading. Enter the Server Name/ IP Address, Port, Mount Point (correction data stream), Username and
Password information (if required) and then press the 'Save' button. Once connected to the NTRIP server, the
unit will briefly display an 'RTCM Streaming' message. If there is a problem with the server details entered, the
unit will briefly display an 'Invalid Caster Credentials' message.
Note: These details will be provided by your NTRIP service provider.
10. VBOX Sigma is configured to log continuously when an SD card is inserted as standard, if you would like to
change to logging when the vehicle is moving (>0.5 km/h), press the 'Change settings' button next to the VBO
Log heading and use the dropdown menu to select 'Only when Moving'. Once you are happy with the settings,
press the 'Save' button to confirm. Logging can also be started/stopped using the Square Button on the front of
the unit.
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11. VBOX Sigma is now setup ready for use, the front screen will display status and connection information.
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