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The VBOX is based on a survey
grade GPS engine with gives an extremely accurate velocity measurement
(see
about GPS).
Since the launch they have sold over 1200 systems to vehicle
manufacturer's, tyre companies, magazines and race teams (see
customer list).
making the VBOX the highest selling GPS based test equipment available
today. The VBOXIII sets new standards of accuracy with a velocity
accuracy of 0.1kmh, and a braking distance accuracy of less than 5cm.
Racelogic
are the number one choice for speed measurement systems in the world.
Racelogic have the most comprehensive and easy to use
software available for speed measurement equipment, developed by our
team of in-house engineers over the last five years. With this software
you quickly and easily measure Acceleration, Braking distances, Lap
times, Peak and average g-force, Circuit Position, Coast down tests and
many more.
The VBOX can be used to measure a number of
different parameters of a vehicle's performance, both straight line
acceleration/braking and cornering. Complicated tests can be set up in a
number of minutes, using comprehensive templates, and to trigger at a
certain point on a test track, you can define a "virtual" gate which is
referenced using the GPS.
The VBOX can measure the following parameters
without the need for any other sensors:
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| Velocity |
Longitudinal acceleration |
| Distance |
Vertical velocity |
| Time |
Radius of turn |
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Position |
Circuit position |
| Heading |
Track layout |
| Height |
Lap time |
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Lateral acceleration |
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There are a number of external modules which
connect via CAN to the VBOX and allow many other parameters to be
logged, and there is a range of displays for in car use.
The VBOX can be used to display results in real
time via a serial connection to a laptop computer or the data can be
logged to internal memory (removable Compact flash or RAM), and then
analysed in post processing. Racelogic, a UK based company,
design and manufacture cutting edge electronic systems for the automotive
industry. Racelogic have an annual turnover in excess of € 4.5 million. Since
1992 they have developed GPS devices, CAN Data logging, Traction Control, and
CAN interfaces for customers worldwide.
Racelogic and the VBOX are very
quickly taking over from the other major non-contact measurement manufacturer
because their products are supported by English speaking technicians and their
products are designed, developed and manufactured in-house. All software is also
developed in-house and Racelogic offer a free upgrade service for 12 months on
new purchases.
As part of our Consultancy
testing services, we have been using a VBOX20SL system for Australian Design
Rule (ADR) Brake (31/00, 33/00, 35/01), Instrumentation (18/02, 18/03) and Noise
testing (28/01, 39/00, 83/00) on Motorcycles, Cars, Trucks and Buses
The system can be tailored to
log, display and manipulate data into a wide range of applications including
brake tests, performance tests and lap timing for racing applications. Together
with the analogue interface, external CAN channels, such as load cells,
temperature or frequency inputs can be logged and/or viewed in real time.
The major benefit over existing
contact and non-contact devices is that the only external item of equipment is
the GPS sensor making it faster to setup and less likely to be damaged should an
accident occur. Matched with the Racelogic Telemetry system, there is no longer
the need to have a PC attached to the system. The PC can be remotely located up
to 1.0Km away from the test vehicle and all data can be viewed and manipulated
in real-time from the comfort of a support vehicle or an office.
It is quite frankly the best
non-contact system available.
So whether you need to simply
measure Lap times, Vehicle Performance or manipulate, log and view Yaw rates,
Slip angles, braking performance or Velocity, Racelogic has the product in
VBox Micro,
VBOX2SX
or
VBOXIII
to suit any needs.
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