04 Using with VBOX as Racelogic CAN Module - IMU04

Updated on Mar 4, 2026

  • VBOX unit such as a VBOX 3i or a VBOX 3i ADAS.
  • Power cable or battery pack for the VBOX unit. 
  • IMU04 unit
  • RLCAB005-CS (for use with 5 PIN CAN / SER port on IMU04) or RLCAB120 (for use with 6 PIN CAN / KF port on IMU04)
  • VBOX Setup
  • RLCAB001 / RLCAB066-2 - VBOX 3i PC connection cable (RS232 or USB)
  1. Connect the IMU unit to the VBOX  unit with RLCAB005-CS or RLCAB120 cable.
  2. Connect the VBOX unit to a PC with an RLCAB001 or RLCAB066-2 cable (RS232 or USB).
  3. Open VBOX Setup and connect to the VBOX 3i unit by selecting the relevant COM Port.
  4. Open the Channel Config menu.
  5. The IMU Attitude channels will automatically be logged but:
  • If you want to view the CAN data live, you must have a multi-functional display (e.g. MFD Touch) connected and tick the Send to MFD box for the relevant channels. 
  • If you want to display the IMU Attitude data as a Live Serial data display, and you are using an alternative software to VBOX Test Suiteyou must tick the Advanced box in the top right corner of VBOX Setup and tick the Send over serial box for the relevant channels.
IMU attitude channels for RL CAN module mode_IMU05_cropped

Depending on the hardware you are using, you have multiple options for your hardware connections. Click on the VBOX unit you are using in the list below to see the connection diagrams available for your setup. 

RLCAB066-2  with RLCAB005-CS OR RLCAB120

If you are using the RLCAB066-2 to connect to your PC you can either use the RLCAB005-CS or the RLCAB120 to connect your IMU04 to the VBOX unit. 

Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - USB and CAN-SER port
Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - USB and CAN-KF port
Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - USB and CAN-SER port
Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - USB and CAN-KF port

RLCAB001 with RLCAB005-CS OR RLCAB120

If you are using the RLCAB001 to connect to your PC you can either use the RLCAB005-CS or the RLCAB120 to connect your IMU04 to the VBOX unit. 

Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - Serial and CAN-SER port
Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - Serial and CAN-KF port
Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - Serial and CAN-SER port
Hardware Connections - IMU04 CAN Module with VBOX 3i Single Antenna - Serial and CAN-KF port