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VBOX Setup - Overview

Introduction 

This is a general overview of VBOX Setup software, connected to VBOX Omega, and its functionality. You can use VBOX Setup Software to configure VBOX Omega. It provides greater functionality in comparison to using the Front Panel.

Connection

To configure VBOX Omega, the unit needs to be connected to a power source and a computer.

Configuration is performed using VBOX Setup Software, which can be downloaded here. Using the supplied loom, connect an RLCAB001 cable to the SERIAL lead and connect the serial plug to the computer's serial port – this can be done via a serial > USB converter if required.

IMPORTANT 
Microsoft Windows 7 SP1 or newer is required (must be compatible with .Net Framework 4.7.1)

Once physically connected and powered, open the software and use the drop-down list to select the correct COM port that your VBOX Omega unit is connected to. VBOX Setup automatically connects to the selected device and enters the setup screen for your unit. 

VBOX Setup - VB3iSDR - Select Port (Cropped).png

Note: An auto-detect message may appear if the baud rate has been changed from the default value - select ‘Yes’ to allow the different baud rates to be scanned.
Software Overview

VBOX Setup - General Menu.png

Available menus  The menu buttons in the sidebar allow you to navigate between the different settings menus. Click the buttons to select the desired menu.  VBOX Omega - VBOX Setup - Available Menus.png
Help  Clicking on the question mark icon when you have an active internet connection will open the corresponding user guide page for the menu within the Racelogic Support Centre.  VBOX Setup - VB3iSDR - General Tab_Help Icon.png
Current menu  The header displays the name of the menu that you have currently selected.  VBOX Setup - VB3iSDR - General Tab_Current Menu.png
Configuration 

This drop-down allows you to save the selected settings as a .rsf file, or to load a previously saved setup from a .rsf file. 

Recent configurations will appear in this section of the screen.

VBOX Omega - VBOX Setup- Configuration.png
Language  By clicking the globe icon, you can select the language that VBOX Setup uses.   VBOX Setup - VB3iSDR - General Tab_Change Language.png
Settings area  This area contains all the settings options for the selected menu.  VBOX Omega - VBOX Setup - Settings Area.png
Write to unit  After making changes to your setup, the Write to Unit button should be selected to ensure the settings have been uploaded to the connected VBOX Omega.  VBOX Setup - VB3iSDR - General Tab_Write to Unit Button.png
Close  Clicking this button closes the software. You will be prompted to save the settings if the changes have not been written to the VBOX Omega unit.  VBOX Setup - VB3iSDR - General Tab_Close Button.png
Settings Menus 

The sidebar enables you to switch between the different settings menus; GeneralGNSSIMUCANSerialDigital I/O and Tests. Click on the menus below to view more information.

General Menu

VBOX Setup - General Menu.png

GNSS Menu

VBOX Setup - GNSS Menu.png

IMU Menu

VBOX Setup - IMU Menu.png

CAN Menu

VBOX Setup - CAN Menu.png

Serial Menu

VBOX Setup - Serial Menu.png

Digital I/O Menu

VBOX Setup - Digital IO Menu.png

Tests Menu

VBOX Setup - Tests Menu.png

 

 

 
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