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Quick Start Guide

Updated on May 28, 2026

The Pedal Force Event Marker Interface (RLACS292) was designed for use with the Pedal Force Sensor.  

The VBOX Pedal Force Event Marker Interface captures the precise moment that any pressure is applied to a brake pedal and outputs a digital signal, which can be used to trigger the start of a test.

It connects inline between the VBOX Brake Pedal Force Sensor (RLACS282) and the Digital input port (D IN) on a VBOX data logger. The interface acts in a similar way to a traditional brake pedal trigger, but with the added benefit of also allowing the measurement of pedal force.

The internal circuitry of the interface constantly monitors the pedal force sensor voltage and adjusts the trigger threshold. This accounts for any fluctuations in pedal force caused by changes in temperature of the sensor itself, preventing incorrect trigger activation.


  • Triggers the start of a brake test when pressure is applied to the brake pedal 
  • Enables measurements of trigger and force with one sensor
  • < 5 N Activation
  • Connects inline between the VBOX Pedal Force Sensor and a VBOX data logger
  • Ideal for brake tests such as SAE J2909 and ECE Regulation 13-H (Brake Assist Systems)
  • Easily see when the trigger is activated in VBOX Test Suite


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  1. Wire the Power/Signal In cable on the Pedal Force Event Marker Interface into the 15-way D-sub connector with the Pedal Force Sensor.
  1. Connect the D-sub connector to the Analogue Input connector on your VBOX 4. 
  2. Connect the Trigger Out Lemo connector on the Interface unit to the D IN port on your VBOX 4.   
Hardware connection diagram for VBOX 4, Pedal Force Sensor and Pedal Force Event Marker Interface.

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  1. Wire the Power/Signal In cable on the Pedal Force Event Marker Interface into the 25-way D-sub connector with the Pedal Force Sensor.
  1. Connect the D-sub connector to the Analogue Input connector on your VBOX 3i. 
  2. Connect the Trigger Out Lemo connector on the Interface unit to the D IN port on your VBOX 3i.
Hardware connection diagram for VBOX 3i, Pedal Force Sensor and Pedal Force Event Marker Interface.


Technical
Output TypeActive low open drain with a maximum sink current of 150 mA
Activation Force< 5 N
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range- 40 °C to + 85 °C
Power
Power Supply

4 to 40 V DC @ 10 mA Max

The Pedal Force Event Marker Interface is not designed to be connected directly to vehicle power. It connects to a VBOX data logger and gets power from this (as it requires the VBOX power input protection).

Physical
IP RatingIP 50
Weight94 g
Input Signal Wire Length~ 320 mm
Output Signal Wire Length~ 265 mm
DimensionsL 66 mm x W 45 mm x H 25 mm
Diagram of a 3-pin Lemo connector
Pinouts - Trigger Output (3-way Lemo)Pin
1-
2-
3O
Chassis-