• Zen Microsystems

Data Loggers & Speed Sensors, VBOX Mini

The VBOX is a powerful instrument used for measuring the speed and position of a moving vehicle. It is based on a new generation of high performance, fast update rate GPS receivers, and will measure acceleration, braking distances, slip angle, lap times, cornering forces and much more. Due to the small size and simple installation procedure, the VBOX is ideally suited for use in cars, bikes, off-road vehicles trucks, earth-moving equipment and boats. The VBOX can be combined with many different input and output modules, making it a very powerful data acquisition system. A truly versatile product, the VBOX Mini features a 10 Hz GPS log rate to SD card, and a back-lit LCD screen for real-time analysis in four modes: lap timing, performance, drift, and speed. Incorporated into the VBOX Mini is a temperature calibrated yaw sensor allowing for measurement of vehicle drift accurate to one degree. The performance mode includes a large array of standard and configurable tests, whilst the lap timing mode allows for immediate display of split and lap times. An average speed function is included in the speed display mode. Data is logged in binary format to the supplied 256Mb SD card, which can provide up to 200 hours of continuous data acquisition. In addition to the data recorded onto the memory card, data from the VBOX Mini can be output via a direct PC link in real time for live viewing in the included VBOX tools software. To further enhance the VBOX Mini, an optional input/output module is available for collection of data from external signal sources such as throttle position or engine RPM.