Racelogic VBOX Touch User manual

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VBOX Touch features a 25 Hz NSS receiver and a responsive colour touchscreen. The Lap Timing Mode allows you
to view live Lap Timing information in relation to a set Start/Finish line.
Two Lap Timing screens are available; the Main Screen, which contains live reference lap speed comparison (Delta-V),
live reference lap time comparison (Delta-T), current reference lap time, last lap time, last lap time difference to best,
session time and completed lap count. The Basic Screen contains either just a rolling lap time or a static previous lap
time.
Registration
Please register your VBOX Touch so that Racelogic can
continue to provide you with notifications about the latest
software releases and firmware upgrades for your
Racelogic product, and offer technical support.
Register your device here.
What is in the box?
When you purchase a VBOX Touch Motorsport V2 (RLVBTOUCH-M), you will find the following items when you open
the box:
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Product Code Quantity Description
VBTOUCH-V2 1 VBOX Touch Unit
MECH0298SD 1 Rubber Overmould - Black
RLCAB014LE 1Lemo 2-way plug - 2-wire
unterminated - 2m cable
RLACS313 18 B SD Ultima Pro UHS-1 Memory
Card
RLACS262 1 NSS Antenna (3 m)
RLACS331 1 Suction Cup Windscreen Mount
Optional Accessories
Product Code Description
RLVBACS004 Brake Pedal Trigger
RLVBACS010 Hand Held Start/Stop Logging Switch
RLCAB001 VBOX PC Serial Cable
SD Card
VBOX Touch logs data to an SD card. Depending on the Logging Strategy that is set in the General Settings area, the
unit will either log continuously or when movement is detected (default).
SD Card Format
VBOX Touch is supplied with an 8 B SDHC card in a FAT32 file format, which is the only file format supported.
If you are looking to purchase a new SD card, it is recommended that any card used has a write speed of above 7 MB/s
(4 MB/s absolute minimum) and a speed class of 10 (4 absolute minimum). Racelogic recommends SD cards from
quality brands such as Transcend, SanDisk, Kingston or Lexar to ensure the best results.
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IMPORTANT
If an SD card is formatted in the exFAT or NTFS file formats, it will need to be reformatted into a FAT32 file
system before it will work with a VBOX Touch unit.
SDHC cards (2 GB to 32 GB)
Supplied or purchased SDHC cards are formatted in the FAT32 file format. This format is supported by VBOX Touch.
SDXC cards (64 GB and above)
Purchased SDXC cards will be formatted in exFAT or NTFS file formats; these formats are not supported by VBOX
Touch (please reformat as per instructions below).
SD Card Reformatting
• FAT32 reformatting for media with sizes up to 32 B can be done directly within Windows by right-clicking on the
media and selecting 'Format'.
• If you would like to format media with sizes above 32 B into a FAT32 file system, this isn't something that can be
done directly within Windows as it is not the standard formatting for the file. However, many third-party software
programs can be used to reformat media to allow them to work correctly with our products - we can recommend
vas a free option from the SD card organisation.
Power
The VBOX Touch unit is powered by a power cable that is unterminated so that you can make a bare-wire connection to
a power supply. The cable terminates in a 2-way connector that mates with the Power socket on VBOX Touch.
On boot-up, the VBOX Touch will display a splash screen and automatically look for satellites and media.
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The first time that the unit is booted up, the Display Mode screen will be presented. Every time after this, the last used
display mode will be opened.
Logging
VBOX Touch logs data via an SD card inserted into the side of the unit. Depending on the Logging Strategy selected
within the General Settings area, the unit will either log continuously or when movement is detected (default).
Tapping on the SD Card Icon when green will manually start or stop logging data, overriding the Configured Logging
Strategy.
The Record Icon will show when the unit is logging data to the SD card.
If you have come to a stop, but the Record Icon is still on, press the SD Card Icon to stop the logging before removing
the card.
Sometimes, due to poor satellite visibility in a garage or close to a building, the box may start recording, even if the car is
stationary. Always check the Record Icon before ejecting the card.
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IMPORTANT
Do not remove the SD card when the Record Icon is on as you may lose data.
Note: If for some reason the SD card is removed while the unit is still recording, it may need to be repaired using a PC
before it can be reused.
Logging Switch
You can also control the logging by using an RLVBACS010 hand-held latching trigger switch (unlatched for logging/
latched for not logging). Continuous Logging Mode should be selected when using the switch. It is connected to the
3-pin Digital In and PPS Connector on the side of the VBOX Touch.
When the trigger switch is connected and latched, it is not possible to use the SD Card Icon to manually start or stop
logging data.
Logged Channels
VBOX Touch logs channels to an inserted SD card within a .vbo file, channel information is available below:
•Satellites: This is the number of satellites in use.
•Time: This is UTC since midnight in the form HHMMSS.SS.
•Latitude: Latitude in minutes MMMM.MMMMMMMM +ve = North e.g. 3169.30644410M = 52D, 49M, 18.4S.
•Longitude: Longitude in minutes MMMMM.MMMMMMMM +ve = West e.g. 00040.18164742M = 00D, 40M, 10.9S.
•Velocity: Velocity in km/h.
•Heading: Heading in degrees concerning North.
•Height: Height above sea level in meters based on the model of the earth used by VBOX NSS engines.
•Vertical velocity: Vertical velocity in km/h. +ve velocity uphill, -ve velocity downhill.
•Long accel: Longitudinal acceleration in g, +ve for forward acceleration.
•Lat accel: Lateral acceleration in g, +ve for acceleration to the left.
•Solution type: Indicator for what the unit is currently using to derive position: 0 = No sats; 1 = Standalone
using NSS only; 2 = D NSS.
•Event 1 time: This is the digital input oversample timer used to interpolate the trigger event time between captured
samples.
You can find more information about the VBO file format here
Connectors
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Antenna
If you are struggling to maintain a stable satellite lock,
you can connect the supplied external antenna
(RLACS262) to the antenna socket. You should also use
the external antenna when you are doing Brake Trigger
Tests. You can find more information about the external
antenna further down on the page.
Left Side
D IN/PPS
The Digital In and PPS port can be used for connection
to the VBOX Brake Pedal Trigger to provide brake
trigger deceleration tests. More information on this is
available here.
The port can also be used to connect a Hand Held Start/
Stop Logging Switch (RLVBACS010) to control the
logging of the unit. More information on this is available
here.
CAN/Serial
The top CAN/Serial port can be used to output serial
information, allowing you to either connect VBOX Touch
to VBOX Test Suite via an RLCAB001 and conduct live
testing, or output lap timing parameters. You can find
more information about the Serial Output settings here.
Right Side
You can find more detailed connector information on the
PIN OUTS page.
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Mounting
VBOX Touch is supplied with a Suction Mount (RLACS331) for mounting onto a vehicle windscreen. It can also be
secured using the ¼ 20 TPI UNC screw thread on the back of the unit.
Satellite Reception
VBOX Touch has an internal patch antenna. This means that in most circumstances where the unit has a clear view of
the sky and no interference, you do not need an additional external antenna. However, if you are struggling to maintain a
stable satellite lock (indicated by a flashing red satellite icon), you can use the external antenna (RLACS262) supplied
with the unit.
IMPORTANT
•If you are conducting Brake Trigger Deceleration Tests, you should use the external antenna.
•The first time that the unit is used, it may take up to 10–15 minutes to fully acquire satellites. After this, it
will usually take 1–2 minutes to acquire satellites.
External Antenna (If Required)
The placement of the NSS antenna is crucial to the quality of the data recorded by VBOX Touch. Any metal close to a
NSS antenna can unpredictably disturb the signal due to interference from reflections of weak NSS signals.
For the best results, use the antenna in the centre of a metal roof at least 5 cm away from any roof bars or radio
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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 being used does not have a metal roof, then place the NSS antenna on a flat piece of metal at least 10
cm in diameter. If this is not possible, copper or aluminium foil can be used 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.
Acquiring Satellite Lock
Tall buildings or trees can block NSS signals, causing a reduction in the number and quality of satellites being tracked,
leading to inaccurate position measurements and a noisy velocity signal.
GNSS works best in open areas/ Avoid tree-lined roads
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PS Coldstart
If VBOX Touch is struggling to acquire a satellite lock, a PS coldstart may be required. This may be necessary when
the unit hasn’t been used for several days or has dramatically moved location since its last use.
To perform a coldstart, press the COLDSTART button within the Diagnostics Settings menu.
When the button has been pressed, the unit will make an audible sound and a ‘PLEASE WAIT’ message will be
displayed on the screen which will count down from 3. The number of satellites will then be displayed as '00' and PS
status will show ‘SEARCHING FOR SATELLITES’ until the satellite lock has been acquired. It will take approximately
25 to 30 seconds for the unit to reacquire the satellite lock.
The 4 LEDs at the top of the unit provide visual feedback dependent on what process is being performed:
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Function Behaviour Colour
Accel/Decel Mode
If Alert at End is enabled, the LEDs
will flash green for 0.5 s once the
test end criteria are met.
Lap Timing Mode The LEDs provide a live reference
lap speed comparison (Delta-V).
The current lap is > 5 km/h
quicker than the reference lap
The current lap is 2.5 km/h
quicker than the reference lap
The current lap is the same speed
as the reference lap
The current lap is 2.5 km/h
slower than the reference lap
The current lap is > 5 km/h
slower than the reference lap
The LEDs will illuminate blue during
the process of creating a Reference
Lap.
When loading a Track Database
file, the progress of the track
database update is displayed via the
LEDs; each lit LED will represent
25% of the process with all LEDs
extinguishing when the process is
complete.
When a Track Layout is changed,
the LEDs will briefly
flash green twice.
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Function Behaviour Colour
When a Finish Line is cleared,
the LEDs will briefly
flash green twice.
When a Standing Start is Enabled
or Disabled, the LEDs will briefly
flash green twice.
Speed Mode
If a Target Speed LED Alert has
been set, the LEDs will flash green
when the value is reached.
Screenshot
If a screenshot has been saved
successfully, the LEDs will illuminate
yellow in sequence from left to right
to display the progress of writing to
the SD card.
Reset
The LEDs will briefly
flash green twice when a screen
has been reset.
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Screen Overview
Main screen example
Setup
1. Connect the power via the Power socket.
2. Insert the SD card into the Side of the Unit. The SD Card Icon should display as green as long as the card has
free space.
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3. When the unit has booted, select the Mode Button
and press LAP TIMING if it is not already selected.
7. Select the Settings Button
, then the Lap Timing option and navigate to the Track Settings. The unit will display the currently selected track
based on the PS location. If multiple layouts are available, you can press the Select button to scroll through the
different options. Ensure that the correct circuit is selected!
10. If you are intending to use the serial output from the top CAN/Serial port to conduct Online Testing with VBOX
Test Suite or output lap timing parameters, go to Serial Output within the Serial Port Settings and change the
Output Mode to either VBOX Stream (live testing with VBOX Test Suite) or Lap Timing.
Note: Ensure correct hardware connections are made.
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11. Press the Exit Button to return to the Lap Timing screen.
12. Take the vehicle outside and wait for the VBOX Touch to gain satellite lock. The Satellite Icon should display
as solid green.
Note: The first time that the unit is used, it may take up to 15 minutes to fully acquire satellites. After this, it will
usually take 1 to 2 minutes to acquire satellites.
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13. Select which Lap Timing display you would like to be shown (Main or Basic) by selecting
the Forward and Back arrows on the bottom right of the screen or by swiping the screen left or right.
Main screen Basic screen
14. The unit is now ready to display live Lap Timing values.
Main Screen:
• Once the start/finish line is crossed, VBOX Touch will automatically begin to create a reference lap. When a
reference lap is being created, a 'Creating a Reference Lap' message is displayed within the Delta-T section and
the reference lap section will show a rolling lap time. The LEDs will also illuminate blue during the creation
process. The reference lap will update if a faster lap is achieved unless the Reference Lap has been Fixed within
the Settings.
• Once a reference lap has been created, the unit presents a live difference in lap time (Delta-T) between the current
lap time and the stored and active reference lap at the current location on the track.
• The 4 LEDs at the top of the screen provide a live reference lap speed comparison (Delta-V), varying in
colour between green and red depending on whether you are travelling faster or slower than the reference lap at
the current location on track. The settings for this can be changed within the Delta-V Range settings.
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Basic Screen:
• VBOX Touch will display the current live lap time and when a new lap starts, the previous lap time will be displayed
for 3 seconds before reverting to displaying the current live lap time. It is possible to just display the previous lap
time by Disabling the Rolling Lap Time.
15. It is possible to override the detected start/finish line by manually setting a Start/Finish Line or just a Finish Line.
16. VBOX Touch can also start lap timing from a Standing Start if a separate a Finish Line has been set, this is
particularly suitable for sprint style events.
17. By default, VBOX Touch will automatically start recording when travelling over 0.5 km/h, this can be changed
within the General Settings.
18. Tapping on the SD Card Icon when green will manually start or stop logging data, overriding the Configured
Logging Strategy.
19. The Record Icon will show when the unit is logging data to the SD card.
If you have come to a stop, but the Record Icon is still on, press the SD Card Icon to stop the logging before
removing the card.
Sometimes, due to poor satellite visibility in a garage or close to a building, the box may start recording, even if the
car is stationary. Always check the Record Icon before ejecting the card.
IMPORTANT – The SD card shouldn't be removed when the Record Icon is on as you may lose data.
Note: If for some reason the SD card is removed whilst still recording, it may need to be repaired using a PC
before it can be reused.
20. A screenshot of what is displayed on the screen can be taken at any time by pressing the Screenshot Button.
21. To reset lap timing data, lap time history and the reference lap, press the Reset Button.
22. When you have finished, a history of the lap results can be viewed by pressing the Results Button.
More information on the Lap Timing Mode can be found here.
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