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NEW
PRODUCT......
100Hz VBox 3i
VB3i is an updated version of the successful
VBOX III. It retains all functionality of the
VBOX III but adds features such as improved
latency, the ability to integrate IMU data,
improved brake stop accuracy, USB interface,
integral Bluetooth interface and audio interface
for voice taggingplacement for the
popular VBox III has been announced by
Racelogic. The VBox 3i incorporates all the
current features of the VBIII but with a Latency
of 5.5ms down from 12.5ms and an incredible
positional accuracy of 1mm. This gives an
accuracy of ~1.5cm on a brake stop. Quite
remarkable!
The core of the VBOX 3i has been updated from a
166MHz processor to a 400MHz device with a
floating-point maths co-processor capable of
over 760 million instructions per second. This
allows the option of real-time inertial
integration when combined with the Racelogic IMU.
As with VBOX III, the logged data is stored
directly onto a compact flash card for easy
transfer to a PC. When used with a DGPS
BaseStation, VBOX 3i is capable of achieving
40cm positional accuracy. 2cm CEP positional
accuracy is also possible using the VB3i RTK
version. In addition this will require the RTK
version of the BaseStation
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 NEW
PRODUCT......
10Hz VBox Micro
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We are delighted to announce the release of the
VBOX Micro 10Hz data logger. Available in 2
versions, the RLVBMIC01 (basic version) and the
RLVBMIC01C (featuring VCI - Vehicle CAN
Interface).
This is a long term waterproof
(IP66) data logger, with a user selectable log
rate from 1 sample per minute to 10 samples per
second. It features CAN Output, USB, status LEDs
and Compact Flash logging. The small form
factor, ruggedness and flexible logging rates
make the VBOX Micro ideal for durability
testing, motorcycles, boats, mining trucks and
race cars. The VBOX Micro will be available in
August and will cost around $2,000 for the
basic version, which connects to MFD, MIM01, etc
via CAN. The VBOX Micro + VCI version will
retail for $3,300 and this allows connection to
external CAN i.e. vehicle CAN.
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Micro in the Snow
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Protech Developments have been working in
the Southern winter with a Ski coach and a
number of racers including Australian
Olympic representative Snowboarder Johanna
Shaw. The new Vbox Micro lends itself
ideally to ski race training because of
compact size and light weight. Integrated
into a back brace or back pack it logs
training runs so that a detailed analysis of
line, split times, gate speeds and run times
can be made. The circuit mapping function is
used to generate the gate positions and
split points are used to create virtual
gates.
Leigh Delahoy, Jo Shaw’s Australian coach
said; “ The Vbox Micro has added a new
dimension to training and the analysis of
the athlete’s performance. The ability to
compare training runs, race lines and split
times is invaluable and something that has
not been easily achieved in the past.”
The data recorded showed considerable
lateral g’s can be achieved by ski/board
racers and this may also assist in
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Coastdown
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Effective aerodynamics is
an essential part of overall vehicle design
and manufacturers can assess developments to
the aerodynamics of their vehicles by
performing a coastdown test. This is a test
in controlled conditions which measures the
effects of wind and road resistance, based
upon time taken for a vehicle to coast from
one speed to another, with the engine in
neutral gear.
Racelogic has developed a new
software package, stock code RLSWCD01, for
use with the VBOX
to ensure that this test is carried
out accurately and in a reproducible manner.
The software takes test data and performs
statistical analysis in real time on this,
as defined in European Directive 70/220/EEC
– Annex III, to provide instantaneous
indication of when the required statistical
accuracy has been met.
The Racelogic
coastdown
software has been designed to be as simple
as possible to use, whilst still offering
full flexibility for the user. Upon opening
the software, a drop down Options menu
allows the user to access sub-menu’s in
order to select the COM port from COM 1 –
COM 6, the units of speed in either km/h or
mph, the log file location by accessing the
directory structure and the Custom Test
Range screen for setting the start speed,
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Test method
The test is performed in accordance with
European Directive 70/220/EEC – Annex III
and is based upon statistical evaluation of
a minimum of 4 test runs. The test can be
performed at any speed according to the
manufacturer’s requirements, but must follow
the general procedure below:
1. Accelerate the vehicle to a speed
10km/h greater than the test start speed
(user definable – 125km/h in the opposite
diagram)
2. Place gearbox in neutral
3. Measure the time taken for the vehicle
to decelerate from the start speed to the
stop speed (user definable – 85km/h in the
diagram).
4. Repeat steps 1-3, but in the opposite
direction.
5. Take the average time of these two
runs
6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 until such time
that the statistical accuracy of the average
values is not more than 2% (minimum 4 tests
required). Note: the software performs the
calculations required to assess statistical
accuracy.
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Video VBOX is coming
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The Video VBOX, due for release in late
December of 2008 will combine the 10Hz Racelogic VBOX GPS speed measurement and
logging system with the ability to log 2 video cameras simultaneously. Data is
logged simultaneously with the video and can be analysed by the VBOX Tools
program in the normal manner. In playback the recorded mpeg video stream is
overlayed with a range of selectable displayed channels including Speed, Track Map and
CAN data.
Ideal for track days, promotional videos and
Corporate days where the driver can walk away with video and data of up to 4
hours of driving all on a single SD card.
Download a
demo video here (14Mb)..
Video VBox page..here.
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CBR1000RR
launch
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Protech Developments were invited to the recent
Australian Motorcycle Press launch of the Honda
CBR1000RR "Fireblade". Protech fitted both
Honda's Superbike and the new Fireblade with the
new VB20SL3. After mapping the Philip Island
Grand Prix circuit the VBOX recorded hot laps of
the 2 bikes measuring Lateral G, Lap times,
braking and acceleration rates. Glyn Griffiths,
National Marketing Manager for Honda MPE
Australia said; "Having the VBox at the
CBR1000RR launch provided sonme very useful data
to the attending press. The ability to compare
our new Fireblade to our Race teams Superbike
was a very interesting exercise, and really
demonstrated the ease of use and flexibility of
the VBox equipment". The new CBR1000RR was
consistently able to achieve cornering lateral g
of above 1.2 with Honda Australia Superbike
rider Glen Allerton aboard - an impressive
figure on road tyres. The bikes were also riden
by ex 500cc Championship rider Daryl Beattie,
who was recording segments for the Australian
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