What Is the Bosch Motorsport MSA-Box 2?
The Bosch Motorsport MSA-Box 2 bridges a Windows PC to Bosch Motorsport ABS units, ECUs, data loggers, DDUs, and power distribution modules via a single USB connection on the PC side and CAN, Ethernet, or K-Line on the vehicle side. Without the MSA-Box 2, Bosch Motorsport ABS and ECU systems cannot be accessed for setup, calibration, or diagnostics.
Technical Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU / Part numbers | F02U.V00.327-03 (also: F.02U.V00.327-03, F02UV00327) |
| PC interface | USB 2.0 (galvanically isolated) |
| Vehicle interface — CAN | 10 kbit/s to 1 Mbit/s |
| Vehicle interface — Ethernet | 100 Mbit/s |
| Vehicle interface — K-Line | ISO 9141, up to 320 kbaud |
| Power | USB-powered, ~0.5 W (no external PSU required) |
| OS support | Windows 10 |
Used in GT3 and GT4 Racing
The MSA-Box 2 is the standard calibration and diagnostic tool in GT3 and GT4 paddocks wherever Bosch Motorsport electronics are fitted. ABS M5 brake setup, ECU calibration, data logger configuration, and WinDarab session downloads all require the MSA-Box 2. In SRO, IMSA, and national GT series, it is a mandatory item in the data engineer’s kit.
Bosch Motorsport ABS Calibration
The primary paddock use of the MSA-Box 2 is configuring the Bosch Motorsport ABS M5 (and ABS M4) via RaceABS software:
- Set vehicle parameters — wheelbase, track width, wheel circumference, weight distribution
- Configure wheel speed sensor inputs and DF11 Hall sensor signal types
- Set ABS intervention mode switch (ABS M5 supports up to 12 driver-selectable levels)
- Adjust front/rear brake bias and balance targets
- Read front and rear brake pressure sensor data (ABS M5)
- Configure the brake balance optimiser
- Read and clear ABS fault codes
- Update ABS firmware
The ABS M5 replaced the ABS M4 as the current standard. The MSA-Box 2 supports both generations.
Compatible Systems
- ABS M4, ABS M5
- ECU MS 3 Sport, MS 4 Sport, MS 4.4 Sport, MS 6.x, MS 7.x series
- DDU 9, DDU 10, DDU 11 display loggers
- C70, C80 data loggers
- PBX90, PBX 190 power distribution modules
- CAS-M 3 EVO collision avoidance system
Compatible Software
- RaceABS — ABS M4/M5 configuration, brake bias, fault diagnostics
- Modas Sport — ECU calibration (MS 3 Sport, MS 4 Sport, MS 6.x)
- RaceCon — integrated calibration and configuration for ECUs, displays, data loggers
- WinDarab — data logger configuration and session data download
Data Logging and WinDarab
Beyond ABS and ECU work, the MSA-Box 2 connects to Bosch Motorsport data loggers for session data downloads, logging channel configuration, sample rate assignment, and real-time monitoring during static tests or pit lane work.
Availability
The MSA-Box 2 is available from XTRA Motorsport. Orders placed before 14:00 CET are dispatched the same day via express courier. For teams mid-season requiring urgent replacement, same-day dispatch is available on request.
Related Products
- WinDarab V7 — data analysis software used with the MSA-Box 2 (license key)
- Bosch Motorsport ABS M5 — ABS systems calibrated and diagnosed via MSA-Box 2 (Clubsport, Kit 1, Porsche variants)
- Bosch Motorsport ABS M5 Clubsport — entry-level ABS M5 kit
- C70 Data Logger — logger configured and downloaded via MSA-Box 2
- C80 Data Logger — logger configured and downloaded via MSA-Box 2
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