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Configuring the MIM Input to VBOX Data Loggers

Updated on Mar 4, 2026

Click on the heading below that is relevant for your setup to se the steps for configuring the MIM input to the datalogger:

When a MIM is connected to a VBOX and in Racelogic Mode, you can configure the input channels in the VBOX Setup Software.

  1. Connect the MIM to the VBOX with the RLCAB005-C cable between the DATA1/DATA2 port on the MIM and the RLCAN port on VBOX 4.
  2. Make sure that the VBOX is powered and connected to the PC.
  3. Run the VBOX Setup software.
  4. Connect VBOX Setup to the relevant COM port.
  5. Open the Channel Setup menu.

The connected modules will appear in the list under Modules where you can select the channels you want to log. 

Channels set to be logged can also be selected in the MFD menu to be displayed on a connected MFD Touch display. 

Click on a channel to see the configurations for it and make relevant edits. 

When a MIM is connected to a VBOX and in Racelogic Mode, you can configure the input channels in the VBOX Setup Software.

  1. Connect the MIM to the VBOX with the RLCAB005-C cable between the DATA1/DATA2 port on the MIM and the CAN port on VBOX 3i.
  2. Make sure that the VBOX is powered and connected to the PC.
  3. Connect VBOX Setup to the relevant COM port and open the Channel Config menu.

The connected modules will appear in the list under Modules where you can select the channels you want to log. 

The MIM can be configured to run in a Standalone CAN Bus mode using a RLVBCAB01 cable and the VBOX Setup software.

To ensure the MIM has the correct settings for the Video VBOX and VBOX Video HD2 units, you may have to load the correct settings into the MIM using VBOX Setup software. Load in the MIMVideo.rms configuration file VBOX Automotive website.

  1. Connect the DATA1 socket on the MIM to a PC with the RLVBCAB01 cable.
  2. Power up the MIM by connecting a suitable 12 V power source, this can be done using the RLCAB005C or RLCAB090-C when connected to a powered Video VBOX unit.
  3. Run the VBOX Setup software, available from the VBOX Automotive website.
  4. Select the correct COM port that the MIM is connected to (check the device manager to confirm).
  5. Make the required changes and click the Write to Unit button.

The Channel Name and Units can be changed for each of the input channels and a scale and offset can also be applied to selected input channels. On the Digital input channels there are further options to optimise the input.

When a MIM01 is connected to a VBOX Mini, the VBOX Mini will automatically log all of the input channels. 

Each of the input channels has configuration attributes that can be configured through the VBOX Mini. Changing the Name, Units and Scale etc for a channel is not required but makes the logged data much easier to understand. For the digital input channels setting the correct mode and other attributes should be done to ensure coherent data.

Configuring Input Channel parameters #

To configure the input channel parameters, change the mode to Input Module Mode

  1. Press the MENU button and use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Input Module menu.
  2. Use the arrow buttons to navigate to the Setup Inputs option and press OK to enter the settings.
  3. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down the channel list and press OK to open the Channel setup screen for the selected channel.
  4. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down the list of channel parameters and press OK to edit one.
Editing Name/Units #

Use the arrow buttons to move the highlight to the character you wish to edit and press OK to edit it. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through an alphanumeric list. Press OK to select the highlighted character. Move to the next character you wish to edit.

Editing Scale/Offset #

Use the arrow buttons to move the highlight to the character you wish to edit and press OK to edit it. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through a numeric list. Press OK to select the highlighted character. Move to the next character you wish to edit.

Editing Digital modes and options #

The digital input channels have additional modes and options that need configuring.

  1. Enter the channel setup parameter of the digital channel.

    The configurable modes and options depend on the Digital input channel you are editing.
     
  2. Highlight the MODE option and press the OK button to enter the setting. 
  3. Use the arrow buttons to move between the available modes and press the OK button with the required mode highlighted to select it.
  4. To edit the available options in a mode, highlight the option and use the arrow buttons to scroll between the available settings.
  5. Press the OK button to confirm the setting.

You can configure the MIM to run in a standalone CAN bus mode using a cable (RLVBCAB01 ) and the VBOX Setup software.

Note:  The RLVCAB01 cable must be ordered separately.
  1. Connect the DATA1 socket on the MIM to a PC with the RLVBCAB01 cable.
  2. Power the MIM with a suitable 12 V power source. 
    (RLCAB005C or RLCAB090-C when connected to a powered Video VBOX unit.) 
  3. Run the VBOX Setup software.
  4. Select the COM port that the MIM is connected to (check the device manager if you need to confirm).
  5. Make the changes required and click the Write to Unit button to confirm.