06 Settings - VBOX Touch (v1)

This page contains the settings menu information for FW version 1.5 on VBOX Touch.

You find the VBOX Touch Settings menu by selecting the mode you want to use and pressing the Settings button at the bottom left of the display mode screen.

A Select Settings Screen is then presented, allowing to you choose Mode Specific settings (which will change depending on which mode you are using), General Settings, Date and Time Settings, Diagnostic Settings and Serial Port Settings.

Press the Exit button on the bottom left to return to the Select Settings Screen. Pressing the Exit button again will return you to the main screen.

The first option on the Settings screen depends on which Display Mode  you are using. You can find more information on these on the page for each specific Display mode.

This menu contains units_ logging mode_ save format and brightness options.

This setting allows you to change the speed units between km/h and mph. Changing the speed units will affect all visual speed parameters on all screens_ unit labels will change and all speed values will be automatically recalculated accordingly. Press the button to change the units.

This setting allows you to change the distance units between metres and feet. Changing the distance units will affect all visual distance parameters on all screens_ unit labels will change and all distance values and results will be automatically recalculated accordingly. Press the button to change the units.

This setting allows you to change the acceleration units between m/s² ( default ) and g. Changing the acceleration units will affect all acceleration references on all screens_ unit labels will change and all acceleration values and results will be automatically recalculated accordingly (with the exception of the PK G acceleration and deceleration test values). Press the button to change the units.

This setting allows you to toggle between 2 logging modes_ press the button to change the mode:

Notes:

• Pressing the SD Card Icon will manually start and stop recording, regardless of which logging mode is set.
• A new data file is created every time the VBOX Touch starts/stops logging, data is not appended to an existing data file.
• Continuous logging mode should be selected if you are using a handheld Start/Stop Logging Switch (RLVBACS010) to control logging.

You can change the data format of results saved (to inserted SD card) from test history screens. Options are either text format (.txt_ default ) or comma-separated values   format (.csv).

You can manually adjust the screen brightness between 5 levels_ with 1 being the dimmest and 5 being the brightest setting. An ' Auto ' setting is also available which uses the internal ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the screen brightness. In dark conditions_ the screen brightness will dim_ and in light conditions_ the screen will brighten. Press the button to cycle through the available options.

You can manually adjust the LED brightness between 5 levels_ with 1 being the dimmest and 5 being the brightest setting ( this is extremely bright! ) or turn off the LEDs. Press the button to cycle through the available options_ the LEDs will preview the brightness level.

This menu contains serial output settings.

Serial output is available on the top CAN/Serial port   of the VBOX Touch_ as shown in the image on the right-hand side of the Serial Port Settings.

If required_ choose the output mode of the serial port_ selectable as ' VBOX Stream '_ ' Lap Timing ' or ' Disabled ' (default). VBOX Stream allows you to connect VBOX Touch with a computer using an RLCAB001 and conduct online testing with VBOX Test Suite_ more information on this is available here . Selecting the Lap Timing option will output lap timing parameters.

Displays the serial output baud rate_ set as 115200 kbit/s.

The Diagnostics menu is the final screen within the Settings menu_ it displays basic GNSS receiver and VBOX information.

The satellite icon at the top of the screen is the quickest way to determine if the unit has a valid satellite lock. When lock is acquired_ it will display as solid green. When there is no satellite lock_ the icon will flash red.

Press the COLDSTART button to perform a cold start on the VBOX Touch. This means the receiver will clear any data currently stored within its internal memory. It may be required to do this when the GPS engine has locked up or the VBOX Touch is struggling to acquire a satellite lock (more than 4 satellites).

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 GPS 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.

Displays how many satellites the receiver is currently using.

This indicates the current GPS lock status of the unit:  When the unit is searching for a valid satellite lock_ ‘ SEARCHING FOR SATELLITES ’ is displayed. When the GPS receiver has acquired a satellite lock_ one of the following will be displayed:

• STANDALONE: Position computed from GNSS only.
• CODE DIFF: Position computed from assisted SBAS corrections.

This displays the CAN database version that is currently installed on the unit.

This section displays the device serial number_ firmware version number and hardware version number. This information is useful in the event of troubleshooting a potential issue with the VBOX Touch device.

The CAN bus settings are the latest feature added to the VBOX Touch. You can read more about the CAN settings here.