VBOX Speed Sensors

With 5 Hz, 10 Hz, 20 Hz and 100 Hz GPS update rate options available, the speed sensor range suits a variety of budgets and requirements.

  • High accuracy GPS/ GLONASS receiver
  • RS232 serial output of NMEA, position, velocity and time
  • User configurable analogue + digital outputs
  • CAN Bus output

Key Features

4 Update Rate Options

VBOX Speed sensors are available in 5 Hz, 10 Hz, 20 Hz and 100 Hz GPS update rate options. The 100 Hz Speed Sensor also tracks the GLONASS range of navigation satellites, using almost twice as many satellites for a more robust reception in areas of poor satellite visibility.

RS232 Serial Output

Selectable RS232 modes that include NMEA output of speed, position and time (10 - 100 Hz units only).

CAN Bus Output

Data output is via CAN Bus, offering easy integration with data loggers and testing applications. Available channels are position, velocity, distance, time, heading, height, vertical velocity, lat/long acceleration, trigger to zero distance, trigger time, trigger speed, and radius of turn.

Digital Output

The digital output can be configured as either a digital speed pulse output or a lap beacon marker.

Analogue Output

The analogue output can be assigned to vehicle speed, lateral acceleration, longitudinal acceleration, or lap beacon marker with user selectable scaling.

Dust & Waterproof

The aluminium enclosure is IP 66 rated, meaning it is protected against dust and water, and can be used in harsh environments.

Parameters

VBOX Speed Sensor Single Antenna measures the following parameters at 5, 10, 20 or 100 samples per second.

  • Time
  • Position
  • Velocity
  • Vertical Velocity
  • Height
  • Radius of Turn
  • Heading
  • Longitudinal acceleration
  • Lateral acceleration

Applications

VBOX Speed Sensors are smaller, cheaper and more rugged than the equivalent VBOX range of data loggers, with the same accuracy and quality of signal.

With a length of only 9-14 cm the unit is easy to mount and transport, making the Speed Sensor perfect for automotive testing, motorsport, marine, and telematics.

All units are housed in the same small, water resistant package with connections made via a Deutsch motorsport style connector.

Brake Testing – Using a brake pedal mounted trigger input, the 100 Hz Speed Sensor will measure braking distance to within ±1.8 cm.

Performance & Acceleration Testing – VBOX Speed Sensors are perfect for all variations of performance testing, the accuracy and quick response of the 100 Hz unit gives very repeatable and accurate results.

Technical Specifications

Velocity

Accuracy
0.1 km/h
(averaged over 4 samples)
Units
km/h, mph, knots
Maximum velocity
1000 mph
Minimum velocity
0.1 km/h
Resolution
0.01 km/h
Latency
160 ms

Velocity

Accuracy
0.1 km/h
(averaged over 4 samples)
Units
km/h, mph, knots
Maximum velocity
1000 mph
Minimum velocity
0.1 km/h
Resolution
0.01 km/h
Latency
41.5 ms

Velocity

Accuracy
0.1 km/h
(averaged over 4 samples)
Units
km/h, mph, knots
Maximum velocity
1000 mph
Minimum velocity
0.1 km/h
Resolution
0.01 km/h
Latency
8.5 ms ±1 or 15.5 ms with fixed CAN latency

Acceleration

Accuracy
1.00%
Maximum
4 g
Resolution
0.01 g

Acceleration

Accuracy
0.50%
Maximum
20 g
Resolution
0.01 g

Absolute Positioning

Accuracy (Standalone)
V: 3 m; H: 10 m*
Accuracy with SBAS
V: <1 m;
Resolution
1.8 mm

*95% CEP (Circle of Error Probable). This means that 95% of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated radius.

Absolute Positioning

Accuracy (Standalone)
V: 3 m; H: 6 m*
Accuracy with SBAS
V: <1 m
Accuracy with DGPS
V: 0.4 m; H: 2 m*
Accuracy with DGPS & RLVBUP30 upgrade
V: 0.2 m*
Resolution
1.8 mm

*95% CEP (Circle of Error Probable). This means that 95% of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated radius.

Absolute Positioning

Accuracy (Standalone)
V: 3 m; H: 6 m*
Accuracy with SBAS
V: <1 m
Accuracy with DGPS
V: 0.8 m; H: 2 m*
Resolution
1.8 mm

*95% CEP (Circle of Error Probable). This means that 95% of the time the position readings will fall within a circle of the stated radius.

Heading

Accuracy
0.1°
Resolution
0.01°

Brake Stop

Accuracy (Trigger activated)
N/A

Brake Stop

Accuracy (Trigger activated)
±20 cm

Brake Stop

Accuracy
±10 cm

Brake Stop

Accuracy
±1.8 cm

Distance

Accuracy
0.05 % (<50 cm per km)
Units
m or ft
Resolution
1 cm
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