03 Settings – VBOX Touch Firmware v1.4

Speed 

Allows you to change the speed units between km/h and mph. Changing the speed units will affect all visual speed parameters on all screens, unit labels will change and all speed values will be automatically recalculated accordingly. Tap the button to change the units.

Distance 

Allows you to change the distance units between metres and feet. Changing the distance units will affect all visual distance parameters on all screens, unit labels will change and all distance values and results will be automatically recalculated accordingly. Tap the button to change the units.

Acceleration 

Allows you to change the acceleration units between m/s² (default) and g. Changing the acceleration units will affect all acceleration references on all screens, unit labels will change and all acceleration values and results will be automatically recalculated accordingly (with the exception of the PK G acceleration and deceleration test values). Tap the button to change the units.

Logging

Allows you to toggle between 2 logging modes, tap the button to change the mode:

Continuous

The VBOX Touch will start logging as soon as an SD card is inserted and initialised.

Moving (default)

The VBOX Touch will start logging as soon as an SD card is inserted and a speed over 0.5 km/h is detected. Logging will pause when speed is less than 0.5 km/h for 3 seconds, and will then recommence recording once speed is greater than 0.5 km/h, appending the same file.

Notes:

• Manually pressing the SD Card Icon will manually start and stop recording, regardless of which logging mode is set.
• A new data file is created every time the VBOX Touch starts/stops logging, data is not appended to an existing data file.
• Continuous logging mode should be selected if you are using a Hand Held Start/Stop Logging Switch (RLVBACS010) to control logging.

Results Save Format

You can change the data format of results saved (to inserted SD card) from test history screens. Options are either text format (.txt, default) or comma-separated values format (.csv).

Screen Brightness

You can manually adjust the screen brightness between 5 levels, with 1 being the dimmest and 5 being the brightest setting. An 'Auto' setting is also available which uses the internal ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the screen brightness. In dark conditions, the screen brightness will dim, and in light conditions the screen will brighten. Tap the button to cycle through the available options.

LED Brightness

You can manually adjust the LED brightness between 5 levels, with 1 being the dimmest and 5 being the brightest setting (this is extremely bright!) or turn off the LEDs. Tap the button to cycle through the available options, the LEDs will preview the brightness level.

UTC Time Offset

The UTC offset value is set as '+00:00' by default and can be changed if required using the screen presented when the current value button is pressed. Use the Plus (+) and Minus (-) buttons to select the desired time zone offset values (including available 30 and 45 minute offsets). Pressing and holding a button will fast-scroll through available valid time settings. Minimum: -12:00; maximum: +14:00.

Note: The setting cannot be changed if the unit is moving or logging, if you try and change the setting a warning message will appear.

To save the value inputted, press the Confirm Button  on the bottom right of the screen, or press the Cancel Button  on the bottom left of the screen to return the Time Settings screen without saving.
 

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UTC Offset Selector Example
 

Daylight Saving 

When 'Enabled', this setting will add +1:00 hr on to the local time setting. 'Disabled' by default.
Note: The setting cannot be changed if the unit is moving or logging, if you try and change the setting, a warning message will appear.

Leap Seconds

The leap second value is set as '18 s' by default and can be changed if required using the keypad presented when the current value button is pressed. This was increased to 18 seconds as of December 2016 - more information on this is available here. 
Note: The setting cannot be changed if the unit is moving or logging, if you try and change the setting a warning message will appear.

To save the value inputted, press the Confirm Button  on the bottom right of the screen, or press the Cancel Button  on the bottom left of the screen to return the Time Settings screen without saving.

Note: The maximum input value is 99.
 

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Leap Second Keypad Example
 

Date Format

You can change the date format between DD-MM-YY (default) and MM-DD-YY.

System Time/ Date

This displays the current time and date being used by the system. They are displayed within the .vbo header file, file date created time stamp, the acceleration history results session header, deceleration history results session header, laps history filename and the gates file (.spl) header. 
Note: The time/ date displayed by the unit may be inaccurate until a valid satellite lock is achieved. The unit will then update to the correct time/ date as long as the unit is not logging.

Sync to GPS

This feature will synchronise the internal real-time clock (RTC) to GPS time as long as the unit has obtained GPS time (no GPS time is indicated by a red satellite icon), isn't moving and isn't logging. When pressed, a synchronisation progress screen is presented.

Serial Output

Serial output is available on the top CAN/Serial port of the VBOX Touch, as shown in the image on the right hand side of the Serial Port Settings.
 

Diagnostics

The Diagnostics menu is the final screen within the Settings menu, it displays basic GNSS receiver and VBOX information.
 

The satellite icon at the top of the screen is the quickest way to determine if the unit has a valid satellite lock. When lock is acquired, it will display as solid green.  When there is no satellite lock, the icon will flash red.

Cold Start

Press this button to perform a cold start on the VBOX Touch. This means the receiver will clear any data currently stored within its internal memory. It may be required to do this when the GPS engine has locked up or the VBOX Touch is struggling to acquire a satellite lock.

When the button has been pressed, the unit will make an audible sound and a ‘PLEASE WAIT’ message will be displayed on the screen which will count down from 3. The number of satellites will then be displayed as '00' and GPS status will show ‘SEARCHING FOR SATELLITES’ until the satellite lock has been acquired. It will take approximately 25 to 30 seconds for the unit to reacquire the satellite lock.

Satellites

Displays how many satellites the receiver is currently using.

GPS Status

This indicates the current GPS lock status of the unit:  When the unit is searching for a valid satellite lock, ‘SEARCHING FOR SATELLITES’ is displayed. When the GPS receiver has acquired a satellite lock, one of the following will be displayed:

• STANDALONE: Position computed from GNSS only.
• CODE DIFF: Position computed from assisted SBAS corrections.