Transmit and receive differential correction information (DGPS) from a RACELOGIC Base Station for local position correction.
Transmit 'ADAS' data between VBOX units, for live vehicle separation measurement.
Transmit VBOX serial data from a remote unit to a laptop PC at a maximum rate of 20 Hz.
2.4 GHz Radios (Worldwide)
The 2.4 GHz radios are certified for worldwide use and can be utilised to...
- Provide DGNSS corrections from a Base Station to a VBOX.
- Link two or more VBOX units used in ADAS testing/Moving Base where measurement of vehicle separation is required.
- Transmit VBOX serial data from a remote unit to a laptop PC.
All 2.4 GHz radios are available with a transmission power of +8 dBm.
Transmission Range*
- Difficult Environment (e.g. buildings, reinforced concrete):
60 m (200 feet) - Open environment with antennas ground level (e.g. vehicle roofs):
500 m (ca. 1,650 ft) - In view with Base Station antenna at height (e.g. building roof):
1,200 m (4,000 feet)
915 MHz Radios (USA, Brazil & Australia)
The 915 MHz radios can be used in the USA, Brazil and Australia and have a max range of 3500 m. The radios can be used with a Base Station to provide DGPS corrections to a VBOX.
The Base Station variant (RLRTM915V2BS) is designed to connect to the Racelogic Base Station and transmit DGPS corrections to a remote VBOX.
The VBOX variant (RLRTM915V2RV) is designed to connect to a VBOX to receive DGPS corrections from a Base Station.
Transmission Range*
- Difficult environment (e.g. buildings, reinforced concrete): 300 m (ca. 1,000 ft)
- Open environment with antennas at ground level (e.g. vehicle roofs): 700 m (ca. 2,300 ft)
- In view with Base Station antenna at height (e.g. building roof): 3,500 m (ca. 11,000 ft)
400 MHz Radios
The 400 MHz radios can be set to transmit and receive data between 403 and 470 MHz. The variable frequency and power of these radios makes them accepted in many countries. Please check local RF licensing regulations.
With a typical max. range of 10 km (at 500 mW), the radios can be used with a Base Station to provide DGPS corrections to a VBOX.
Racelogic supply a special version of this radio for China and Korea. Please contact your distributor for further information.
Transmission Range*
- Difficult environment (e.g. buildings, reinforced concrete): 1-2 km (max. 6,561 ft)
- Open environment with antennas at ground level (e.g. vehicle roofs): 3-5 km (max. 16,404 ft)
- In view with Base Station antennas at height (e.g. building roof): 6-10 km (max. 32,808 ft)
869 MHz Radios (Europe)
The 869 MHz radios can be used throughout Europe and have a max range of 3500 m. The radios can be used with a Base Station to provide DGPS corrections to a VBOX.
The Base Station variant (RLVBRTM869BS) is designed to connect to the Racelogic Base Station and transmit DGPS corrections to a remote VBOX.
The VBOX variant (RLVBRTM869RV) is designed to connect to a VBOX to receive DGPS corrections from a Base Station.
Transmission Range*
- Difficult environment (e.g. buildings, reinforced concrete): 400 m (1,300 ft)
- Open environment with antennas at ground level (e.g. vehicle roofs): 1,000 m (3,200 ft)
- In view with Base Station antenna at height (e.g. building roof): 5,000 m (16,400 ft)
*Please note: Obstacles such as walls and trees can strongly reduce the range.
Bluetooth Options
The VBOX Bluetooth module (RLVBBT01) is a general purpose Bluetooth adapter, designed as an alternative to using a hard-wired serial connection between the VBOX and a Laptop PC equipped with a Bluetooth interface.
The Bluetooth module has a range of up to 30 m, allowing the user to place the VBOX in a safe, dry and convenient location and facilitating the free use of a laptop, either by hand or mounted, without any cabling restrictions.
The RLVBBT01 offers high speed serial communications at 115 K baud rate, ensuring full data capture and transfer. It has minimal power consumption, resulting in insignificant drain on the VBOX power source – particularly useful when using a VBOX battery pack, in addition to 13 standard GPS channels.
