10 - VBOX Speed Sensor Technical Specification

Updated on Mar 4, 2026
25 Hz100 Hz
Accuracy0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples)0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples)
Unitskm/h, mph, knotskm/h, kph, knots
Update rate25 Hz100 Hz
Maximum Velocity1600 mph1600 mph
Minimum Velocity0.1 km/h0.1 km/h
Resolution0.01 km/h0.01 km/h
Latency58 ms8.5 ms ±1 or 15.5 ms with fixed CAN latency
25 Hz100 Hz
Accuracy0.05 %(<50 cm per km)0.05 %(<50 cm per km)
Unitsm / ftm / ft
Update rate25 Hz100 Hz
Resolution1 cm1 cm
25 Hz100 Hz
Accuracy (Standalone)TBCV: 1.8 m; H: 1.2 m*
Accuracy with SBASTBCV: 1.2 m; H: 0.8 m*
Accuracy with DGPSNAV: 0.5 m; H: 0.3 m*
Update rate25 Hz100 Hz
Resolution1.8 mm1.8 mm

* Specifications will vary depending on the number of satellites used, obstructions, satellite geometry (PDOP), multipath effects, and atmospheric conditions. For maximum system accuracy, always follow best practices for GNSS data collection.

25 Hz100 Hz
Resolution0.01°0.01°
Accuracy0.1°0.1°
25 Hz100 Hz
Accuracy0.50 %0.50 %
Maximum20 g20 g
Resolution0.01 g0.01 g
25 Hz100 Hz
Accuracy±10 cm*±1.8 cm*

* Based on <50 m brake stop distance

25 Hz100 Hz
Weight250 g250 g
Operating temp-30˚C to +70˚C-30˚C to +70˚C
Storage temp-40°C to +85°C-40°C to +85°C
Size90 mm x 65 mm x 31.85 mm140 mm x 92 mm x 31.85 mm
ConnectorsDeutsch ASDD AutosportDeutsch ASDD Autosport
IP ratingIP66IP66


 

CAN Output
Output Data Rate125 kbit/s, 250 kbit/s, 500 kbit/s and 1 Mbit/s selectable baud rate. Software controlled CAN termination.
Data availablePosition, vehicle speed, heading, lateral acceleration, longitudinal acceleration, satellite count, time, radius of turn, altitude, Distance from Trigger, Trigger Time, Trigger Velocity, True Heading.
RS232 Output
Output Data RateDependent on unit type and mode
Data availableNMEA and RL Serial, dependent on unit type
Analogue
Output data rate0 – 5 V DC
Data availableEither Speed, Lateral Acceleration, Longitudinal Acceleration, or Lap Beacon
Digital
Output data rateLow = 0 V, High = 5 V, Max. frequency 4.4 kHz
Data availableSpeed or Lap Beacon
Inputs
Input Voltage range7 – 30 V DC
Power3.7 W Max (except 5 Hz option: 2 W Max)
GPS Antenna3 V Active Antenna (inc) / 5 V for 100 Hz version
Digital InputSet Lap beacon Position / Brake Trigger Event
LEDPower, Satellite Count,  Event Out
Speed Sensor Dimensions

 
25 Hz Speed Sensor

Speed Sensor Dimensions Single Antenna V34


100 Hz Speed Sensor 

5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Accuracy0.1 km/h0.1 km/h0.1 km/h
Unitskm/h, mph, ktskm/h, mph, ktskm/h, mph, kts
Update rate5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Maximum Velocity1000 mph1000 mph1000 mph
Minimum Velocity0.01 km/h0.01 km/h0.01 km/h
Resolution0.01 km/h0.01 km/h0.01 km/h
Latency>160 ms41.5 ms41.5 ms
5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Accuracy0.05 %(<50 cm per km)0.05 %(<50 cm per km)0.05 %(<50 cm per km)
Unitsm / ftm / ftm / ft
Update rate5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Resolution1 cm1 cm1 cm
5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Accuracy3 m*3 m*3 m*
Accuracy with SBAS DGPS
– Europe(EGNOS)
<1 m*<1 m*<1 m*
Accuracy with SBAS DGPS
– USA (WAAS) / ASIA (MSAS)
<1.8 m*<1.8 m*<1.8 m*
Accuracy with
BaseStationRTCM DGPS
N/A40 cm*40 cm*
Accuracy with BaseStationDGPS + GPS upgrade (RLVBUP30)N/A20 cm*20 cm*
Update rate5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Resolution1.8 cm1.8 cm1.8 cm
Heightaccuracy10 m*6 m*6 m*
Height accuracy withDGPSN/A2 m*2 m*
5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Accuracy- Lap Timing (OLED)0.01 s**0.01 s**0.01 s**
Accuracy-Accel/ Brake Test (MFD)0.2 s0.05 s0.05 s
Resolution0.01 s0.01 s0.01 s
5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Resolution0.01°0.01°0.01°
Accuracy0.1°0.1°0.1°
5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Accuracy1.00 %0.50 %0.50 %
Maximum4 g20 g20 g
Resolution0.01 g0.01 g0.01 g
5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
AccuracyN/A±20 cm***±10 cm***
5 Hz10 Hz20 Hz
Weight190 g250 g250 g
Operating temp-30˚C to +70˚C-30˚C to +70˚C-30˚C to +70˚C
Storage temp-40°C to +85°C-40°C to +85°C-40°C to +85°C
Size90 mm x 65 mm x 31.85 mm90 mm x 65 mm x 31.85 mm90 mm x 65 mm x 31.85 mm
ConnectorsDeutsch ASDD AutosportDeutsch ASDD AutosportDeutsch ASDD Autosport
IP ratingIP66IP66IP66

Definitions

* Circle of Error Probable (CEP): 95 % of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated diameter

** Not using DGPS and crossing the start/finish line at 100 km/h

*** Based on <50 m brake stop distance
 

CAN Output
Output Data Rate125 kbit/s, 250 kbit/s, 500 kbit/s and 1 Mbit/s selectable baud rate. Software controlled CAN termination.
Data availablePosition, vehicle speed, heading, lateral acceleration, longitudinal acceleration, satellite count, time, radius of turn, altitude, Distance from Trigger, Trigger Time, Trigger Velocity, True Heading.
RS232 Output
Output Data RateDependent on unit type and mode
Data availableNMEA* and RL Serial, dependent on unit type (*NMEAoutput not availableon5 Hzunit)
Analogue
Output data rate0 – 5 V DC
Data availableEither Speed, Lateral Acceleration, Longitudinal Acceleration, or Lap Beacon
Digital
Output data rateLow = 0 V, High = 5 V, Max. frequency 4.4 kHz
Data availableSpeed or Lap Beacon
Inputs
Input Voltage range7 – 30 V DC
Power3.7 W Max (except 5 Hz option: 2 W Max)
GPS Antenna3 V Active Antenna (inc) / 5 V for 100 Hz version
Digital InputSet Lap beacon Position / Brake Trigger Event
LEDPower, Satellite Count,  Event Out
Speed Sensor Dimensions

 
5 Hz, 10 Hz and 20 Hz Speed Sensor

Velocity
Accuracy0.1 km/h (averaged over 4 samples)
Unitskm/h or mph
Update Rate100 Hz
Maximum Velocity1000 mph
Minimum Velocity0.1 km/h
Resolution0.01 km/h
Latency6.75 ms
Distance
Accuracy0.05% (>50 cm per km)
Unitsm / ft
Update rate100 Hz
Resolution1 cm
Time
Accuracy0.01 s
Resolution0.01 s
Absolute Positioning
Accuracy3 m (95 % CEP*)
Accuracy with SBAS DGPS>1 m (95 % CEP*)
Accuracy with RTCMV2 DGPS80 cm (95 % CEP*)
Accuracy with RTK DGPS***2 cm (95 % CEP*)
Resolution1.8 mm
Update Rate100 Hz
Height Accuracy6 m (95% CEP*)
Height Accuracy with DGPS2 m (95% CEP*)
Acceleration
Accuracy0.5 %
Maximum20 g
Resolution0.01 g
Update Rate100 Hz
Heading
Accuracy0.1°
Resolution0.01°
Brake Stop Accuracy (Trigger activated)
Accuracy+/- 1.8 cm**

Note: Channels highlighted in Blue are for SL series units only.

Slip Angle AccuraciesPitch and Roll Angle Accuracies
<0.2° rms at 0.5m antenna separation<0.14° rms at 0.5m antenna separation
<0.1° rms at 1.0m antenna separation<0.07° rms at 1.0m antenna separation
<0.05° rms at 2.0m antenna separation<0.035° rms at 2.0m antenna separation
<0.04° rms at 2.5m antenna separation<0.028° rms at 2.5m antenna separation


Definitions

* Circle of Error Probable (CEP): 95 % of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated diameter

** Based on <50 m brake stop distance
 

CAN Output
Output data rate125 kbit/s, 250 kbit/s, 500 kbit/s and 1 Mbit/s selectable baud rate. Software controlled CAN termination.
Data availablePosition, vehicle speed, heading, lateral acceleration, longitudinal acceleration, satellite count, time, radius of turn, altitude, Distance from Trigger, Trigger Time, Trigger Velocity, True Heading. Slip angle, Yaw rate, Pitch/Roll angle, Longitudinal and Lateral Velocity
RS232 Output
Output data rateUp to 100 Hz
Data availableNMEA or RL Serial
Analogue
Output data rate0 – 5 V DC
Data availableEither Speed, Lateral Acceleration, Longitudinal Acceleration, or Lap Beacon
Digital
Output data rateLow = 0 V, High = 5 V, Max. frequency 4.4 kHz
Data availableSpeed or Lap Beacon
Inputs
Input Voltage range1stGen = 6.5 – 30 VDC  /2ndGen = 7 – 30 V DC
Power3.7 W (maximum)
GPS Antenna5 V Active Antenna (inc)
Digital InputCold Start Activate / Set Lap beacon Position
LEDPower, Satellite Count,  Event Out
Environmental and physical
WeightApprox 250 g
Size140 mm x 92 mm x 31.85 mm
Operating Temperature-30°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to +85°C
ConnectorsDeutsch ASDD Autosport; Rated IP66
Speed Sensor Dimensions Dual Antenna V2


100 Hz Dual Antenna Speed Sensor (V2)

Speed Sensor Dimensions Dual Antenna V34


100 Hz Dual Antenna Speed Sensor (V3 and V4)