What is the VOB?
The VOB is an optional “black box” module that works in conjunction with all our data logging
products. It enables data to be overlayed onto a live video stream. The overlayed data can be
either in the form of numbers, bar graphs, or a combination of the two. The data that is displayed
as well as the format is controlled from a PC - just as it is for the DASH1. Warnings for high and
low values on any channels are also displayed on the data, as well as sector times (hardware
permitting). Characters are displayed as white text with a thin black outline, making them easily
readable whatever background is present.
Who is the VOB designed for?
The VOB can be used as a simple data analysis tool for improving car or driver performance, in
just the same way as a traditional data logger. The video information is an excellent way of
presenting information in a very intuitive way and requires almost no skills from the end user. It
enables easy checking of lap and sector times without the use of a computer for analysis. Typical
applications include racing driving schools, driving experience days and presenting data in
industrial applications.
What does the VOB do?
The VOB takes a standard serial stream from any of the Race Technology product range and
overlays selected data onto a composite video signal. Typically, the video signal will be from a
bullet camera mounted in the car, and recorded onto a portable video camera or a portable video
recorder. The video stream can be either PAL or NTSC (must be specified at the time of ordering).
The VOB can only be used in conjunction with our other data logging products to act as a source
for the data; it can’t be used as a standalone device. The VOB can be powered either from the
logging device, or where this is not possible, through an external 12V input.
Up to 16 variables can be displayed on the screen at the same time. In addition to these variables,
all data is monitored against high and low limits, with warnings being displayed when these limits
are exceeded. There is also a lap-timing feature, which will give sector and lap times along with a
comparison to the best sector and lap time.
The VOB can be reprogrammed through the DL1 or DL2 making future upgrades and custom
display settings a possible.
Features
• 9 way d-type to accept power and serial data (leads available for AX22, DL1, DL2,
SPEEDBOX)
• Simple video in and video out connections (BNC connector)
• Configurable from a PC
• Up to 5 user configurable screens with values, bar graphs, or both.
• Screens cycled through using push button on front panel
• Data and power LEDs to show operation
• Can be configured to accept data formats from other manufacturers products by using
Race Technologies Serial converter units. (Must be configured using DL1 or DL2)
Configuration
The data that is displayed can be controlled using the PC software provided, meaning that only the relevant data is visible and presented in the most helpful format. Using the software you can
control:
• Which channels are displayed
• The name of the channels
• The units displayed
• The scaling of the channels
• The number of decimal places displayed
• Number of channels are displayed on the screen
• Whether the channel is displayed as a value or bar graph
• The lower and upper warning levels for the channels