Racelogic Antenna Options

Racelogic Antenna Options
Your choice of antenna is critical to the
accuracy of measurement.
Racelogic provide a number of different
antenna options, depending upon the
measurement system, the type of vehicle
being used and the surrounding
conditions.
Why use different antennas?
Standard magnetic “patch” antennas are
suitable where they have an unrestricted
view of the sky and a good metallic
ground plane, such as a car roof.
However, the quality of the signal
received can be reduced by reflections
from surrounding buildings, trees, and
other obstructions. This is known as
multipath and can result in increased
noise and reduced accuracy.
Further effects of noisy GPS signals
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Less accurate general performance results. If the vehicle test is using speed as a start or end condition then the
test could be started or stopped at the wrong time, leading to incorrect results
Less accurate Lateral and Longitudinal acceleration data
Less accurate Radius Of Turn and Centre Line Deviation tests
Less accurate slip angle tests
Less accurate vehicle position / driveline
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An RLACS171 Dual Antenna Mounting Pole (max. width 2.5m) ensures the most accurate attitude measurement.
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Racelogic Antenna Options
Racelogic Antenna Options
Stock Code
Type
Used With
Application
RLACS156
GPS + GLONASS antenna
(low profile, no ground
plane)
VBOX 3i Dual Antenna
Speed Sensor Dual
Antenna (100Hz)
For use when a ground plane (e.g. car
roof) is present. Used to track GPS
and GLONASS satellites with an RTK
and GLONASS enabled VBOX 3i.
RLACS158
GPS L1 Magnetic
Antenna with detachable
SMA to SMA cable
VBOX 3i
100Hz Speed Sensor
For use when a good ground plane
(e.g. metallic car roof) is present, low
profile, and no ground plane.
RLVBACS018
GPS Magnetic Antenna
VBOX II, Video VBOX
Pro, Video VBOX
Waterproof
For use when a good ground plane
(e.g. metallic car roof) is present.
RLACS070
GPS Magnetic Antenna
with MCX connector (3m
cable)
Video VBOX Lite,
VBOX HD
RLACS070-R
GPS Magnetic Antenna
with MCX right angle
connector (3m cable)
VBOX Mini,
PerformanceBox,
DriftBox
For use when the internal antenna
cannot see satellites e.g. if the vehicle
has an athermic windscreen.
RLACS193
GPS Ground Plane
Antenna with magnetic
mount
VBOX II units, VBOX 3i
units, Multi-antenna
set-ups (slip angle
test, etc.)
Best protection against multipath
reflection. For use when a suitable
ground plane is not present. Ideal for
high accuracy position work, marine
and mining applications.
RLACS194
GPS Ground Plane
Antenna
Base Station
Non RTK applications with a Base
Station.
RLACS103
GPS Ground Plane
Antenna with detachable
SMA to SMA cable
VBOX II, III and 3i in
Multi-antenna set-ups
(slip angle tests, etc.)
Enhanced multipath rejection, for use
when a suitable ground plane is not
present. Especially suitable for high
speed, high dynamic testing.
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RLVBACS067
GPS/GLONASS ground
plane antenna with
mounting plate
VBOX unit with RTK
Used to track GPS and GLONASS
satellites.
RLVBACS068
GPS/GLONASS ground
plane antenna
Base Station
Used to track GPS and GLONASS
satellites with an RTK and GLONASS
enabled DGPS Base Station.
Typical antenna placement
As a guide, the following should be observed when determining the best place to locate your antenna:
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Car: On the roof away from other antennas and any roof bars
Car (no roof): On the highest point of the boot
Motorbike: At the rear as far away as possible from the rider
Truck: Behind the cabin or on the trailer
Other vehicles: Away from metal obstructions and as high as possible
For any GPS antenna, the best signal will be received with the clearest view of the sky.
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Racelogic Mounts and Cables
Stock Code
Type
Used With
Application
RLVBACS069-A
Adjustable
Mounting Arm
RLACS193
RLVBACS067
Mounting system to extend antenna
separation for slip angle and other
dynamic tests
RLACS159
Suction mount
RLVBACS067
Suction mount for RLVBACS067. Used
for cars with glass roofs / sun roofs
RLACS171
Dual Antenna
Mounting Pole
(2.5m)
VBOX Dual Antenna
(RLVB3iSL/RLVBSLR-V3)
Mounting system to extend antenna
separation for slip angle and other
dynamic tests
RLCAB018
RG174 Cable
RLVBACS001, RLVBACS018
and RLACS103
10m SMA plug to SMA socket
extension cable
RLCAB080-10
RG223 Cable
RLACS103, RLACS156
10m SMA Plug to SMA Plug Cable
RLCAB067-3
RLCAB067-10
RG223 Cable
RLACS193 / RLACS194 /
RLVBACS067 / RLVBACS068
3m TNC to SMA cable
10m TNC to SMA cable
RLCAB103-10
RG223 Cable
RLACS193 / RLACS194 /
RLVBACS067 / RLVBACS068
10m TNC plug to TNC socket
extension cable
RLCAB071-4
RG174 Cable
RLACS103 / RLACS156 /
RLACS158
4m detachable SMA to SMA cable supplied as standard with RLACS103
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Low Profile Antenna (no ground plane) for VBOX 3i and 100Hz Speed Sensors
RLACS156: GPS & GLONASS for Multi-Antenna Setups / RLACS158: GPS L1
Features
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High rejection SAW filter
Axial Ratio: 3dB over full bandwidth
Low noise
High gain
Low current
Wide voltage input range
IP67 Weather proof housing
RoHS compliant
Data
Frequency range
Gain
LNA Noise
VSWR at LNA input plane
Supply voltage range
Supply current
Cable / Connector
Operating Temperature
RLACS156
1574 – 1606MHz and
GLONASS / SBAS / GPSL1
RLVBACS158
1572.5 – 1578 SBAS / GPSL1
28dB
1dB typ
<1.5:1
3 to 12V
3 – 10V
10mA typ
4m SMA-SMA detachable from antenna (RLCAB071-4)
-40°C to +85°C
Dimensions
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GPS Magnetic antenna for VBOX II, VBOX Micro, 5-20Hz Speed Sensors,
Video VBOX Pro and Waterproof
RLVBACS018
Features
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L1 band RX antenna
Low noise
High gain
Low current
Compact and lightweight
Magnetic mounting
Water resistant housing
Data
Frequency range
Gain
LNA Noise
VSWR at LNA input plane
Supply voltage range
Supply current
Cable / Connector
Operating Temperature
1575.42MHz +/- 1.023MHz
29dB
1.8dB typical; 2.3dB Max at 85ºC
<2.0:1
5.0V
30mA max
5m cable with SMA
-40°C to +85°C
Dimensions
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Magnetic Antenna with MCX Connector for
Video VBOX Lite and VBOX HD
RLACS070
Features
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L1 band RX antenna
Low noise
High gain
Low current
Compact and lightweight
Magnetic mounting
Data
Frequency range
Gain
LNA Noise
VSWR at LNA input plane
Supply voltage range
Supply current
Cable / Connector
Operating Temperature
1575.42MHz
26dB @3V ; 28dB @ 5V
1.15dB
1.2:1
3.0 to 5.0V
41mA max
3m with SMB Female
-40°C to +85°C
Dimensions
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Magnetic Antenna with MCX Right Angle Connector for VBOX Mini, VBOX
LapTimer, PerformanceBox and DriftBox
RLACS070-R
Features
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L1 band RX antenna
Low noise
High gain
Low current
Compact and lightweight
Magnetic mounting
Data
Frequency range
Gain
LNA Noise
VSWR at LNA input plane
Supply voltage range
Supply current
Cable / Connector
Operating Temperature
1575.42MHz
26dB @3V ; 28dB @ 5V
1.15dB
1.2:1
3.0 to 5.0V
41mA max
3m with SMB Female
-40°C to +85°C
Dimensions
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GPS Ground Plane Antenna for VBOX II units, VBOX 3i units, Multi-antenna
Setups (slip angle test etc.)
RLACS193: With magnetic mount / RLACS194: For Base Station
Features
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GPS L1, SBAS, and L-band
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With a metal base
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Low profile
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Improved multi-path mitigation
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Magnetic mounting
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Superior noise rejection
Data
Bandwidth
1525 – 1585MHz
Gain
30dB
LNA Noise
2.0 dB
Supply voltage range
3.3 to 12VDC
Supply current
24mA
Cable / Connector
3m TNC to SMA –
detachable from
antenna
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +70°C
8m TNC to SMA –
detachable from antenna
3m TNC to TNC –
detachable from antenna
Mechanical Information
Enclosure:
Dimensions:
2.9 H x 5.1 D (in)
Weight:
Mount:
Enclosure Rating:
Shock and Vibration:
Aluminium base with ASA plastic cap
7.0 H x 13.0 D (cm)
0.38 kg (0.84 lbs)
5/8 inch female thread
IP69K
EP455
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GPS Ground Plane Antenna for VBOX II, III and 3i in Multi-antenna Setups
(slip angle tests, etc.)
RLACS103
Features
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GPS RX antenna
Integrated ground plane
Low noise
High gain
Low current
Magnetic mounting
Weather proof housing
Data
Bandwidth
Gain
LNA Noise
VSWR at LNA input plane
Supply voltage range
Supply current
Cable / Connector
Operating Temperature
1574 – 1576MHz
29.5dBi min. at 90° (at 1575.42MHz)
0.5dB
1.5:1
3.0 to 5.5VDC
8mA
4m SMA to SMA – detachable from antenna
-40°C to +80°C
Dimensions
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GPS/GLONASS Ground Plan Antenna for RTK Setups
RLVBACS067: For VBOX RTK data logger (mag mount) / RLVBACS068: For Base Station, with RG-223 TNC to TNC
antenna cable
Features
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Reduces equipment costs – dual application
L1 or L1/L2 options
Excellent multipath rejection
High gain
Low current
RoHS compliant
Weatherproof housing
Data
Frequency range
Gain
LNA Noise
VSWR at LNA input plane
Supply voltage range
Supply current
Cable / Connector
Operating Temperature
L1 1565.5 – 1611.5 MHz L2 1254.3 – 1217.7 MHz
29dB
2.0dB typ
<2.0:1
4.5 to 18V
35mA
4m TNC – SMA – detachable from antenna
-40°C to +85°C
RLVBACS068 (On tripod for use with Base Station)
Antenna Dimensions
Diameter = 185 mm
Height = 69 mm
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