Racelogic VBOX NTRIP User manual

NTRIP Modem
The VBOX NTRIP Modem (RLVBNTRIPMDM) allows
an RTK enabled VBOX to receive positional correction
data via Network RTK, without having to use a VBOX
Base Station. Correction messages received via the
RTK network can be an advantage if testing is
conducted tens of kilometres away from the base
station, over large changes in elevation or where
topographical obstacles could get in the way.
If RTK coverage is available, the NTRIP Modem allows
for vehicle testing that requires high positional accuracy
– such as when validating critical safety systems like
AEB/ACC - to be conducted where a VBOX Base
Station cannot be deployed.
What's in the box
NTRIP Modem Unit
6-way Hirose to 5-way Lemo plug- 2 m
20 AWG USB Type A ti Micro B Fast Data Charger Cable - 1m
1/4 Wave Monopole Antenna Multi Band SMA
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Using the NTRIP Modem with VBOX 3i ADAS
Using SIM Card Using Wi-Fi Connection
1. Attach the supplied antenna (ANTMSTUBSMAM)
to the SMA connector on the top of the unit.
2. Insert the SIM card into the slot at the top of the
unit.
The logo on the SIM card must face the front of the
modem and the chamfered edge must be inserted
first.
Notes:
Make sure that the SIM card has been activated
before you insert it into the modem.
If the SIM card can be broken down into a Micro/
Nano SIM, make sure that it is stable when you
insert it into the modem as the Micro/Nano
SIM could become detached from the card inside
the modem.
3. Connect the Hirose end of the RLCAB170 to the
Hirose connector at the bottom of the NTRIP
modem.
4. Connect the other end of the RLCAB170 cable to
the DGPS port on the VBOX 3i ADAS.
This cable provides power to the modem from the
VBOX unit.
Note: When you use the NTRIP Modem for the first
time, it becomes a Wi-Fi access point
5. Use a phone or computer to open an internet
browser and enter the IP address in the address
bar to log in to the modem’s access point.
6. Press the Change settings button next to the
Modem heading.
7. Enter the APN, Username and Password
associated with your network provider.
1. Attach the supplied antenna (ANTMSTUBSMAM)
to the SMA connector on the top of the unit.
2. Connect the Hirose end of the RLCAB170 to the
Hirose connector at the bottom of the NTRIP
modem.
3. Connect the other end of the RLCAB170 cable to
the DGPS port on the VBOX 3i ADAS.
This cable provides power to the modem from the
VBOX unit.
Note: When you use the NTRIP Modem for the first
time, it becomes a Wi-Fi access point
4. Use a mobile phone or a Wi-Fi-capable computer
to navigate to the Wi-Fi settings on the device and
connect to the modem’s hotspot.
5. Use a phone or computer to open an internet
browser and enter the IP address in the address
bar to log in to the modem’s access point.
The need to open a browser and enter an IP
address is the same between both SIM and WiFi.
6. Press the Change settings button next to the Wi-
Fi heading.
7. Enter the name and password of the hotspot you
want to use.
Note: The Hotspot must have a name consisting of
alphanumeric characters only.
8. Press the Save and restart button.
Note: The settings are retained after power cycles
and the modem will attempt to auto-connect to the
Wi-Fi hotspot when powered up.
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8. Press the Save and restart button.
Note: Settings are retained after power cycles.
9. When it has connected to the network provider, the
unit will briefly display a Connected (mobile data
supplier) message.
The NTRIP modem will reboot and attempt to
connect to the internal modem you have
configured. The settings page will be updated with
the new settings and provide a connection status
indication.
10. Press the Change settings button next to the
NTRIP Caster heading to configure the NTRIP
correction service details.
11. Enter the Server Name/IP Address, Port, Mount
Point (correction data stream), Username and
Password information (if required).
Note: These details will be provided by your NTRIP
service provider.
12. Press the Save button.
If there is a problem with the server details, the
unit will briefly display an Invalid Caster
Credentials message.
When it has connected to the NTRIP server, the
unit will briefly display the RTCM Streaming
message.
The settings page will be updated with the new
settings and a connection status indication
along with the number of data bytes received from
the NTRIP server. The front display will also
provide this information.
13. Check that the DIFF LED on the VBOX is solid
green, indicating that it is receiving DGPS
corrections.
The modem will reboot and connect. When it is
connected, the unit will briefly display “Wi-Fi
Connected”.
If it cannot connect to the configured Wi-Fi hotspot
on power up, it will automatically restart
and become a configuration access point.
9. Press the Change settings button next to the
NTRIP Caster heading to configure the NTRIP
correction service details.
10. Enter the Server Name/IP Address, Port, Mount
Point (correction data stream), Username and
Password information (if required).
Note: These details will be provided by your NTRIP
service provider.
11. Press the Save button.
If there is a problem with the server details, the
unit will briefly display an Invalid Caster
Credentials message.
When it has connected to the NTRIP server, the
unit will briefly display the RTCM Streaming
message.
The settings page will be updated with the new
settings and a connection status indication
along with the number of data bytes received from
the NTRIP server. The front display will also
provide this information.
12. Check that the DIFF LED on the VBOX is solid
green, indicating that it is receiving DGPS
corrections.
Note: If you configure it to use both the internal GSM modem and an external Wi-Fi hotspot, it will attempt to auto-
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connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot first when you powered it up
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