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Working with instrument simulators

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  • For demo or testing purpose it is possible to work with a simulator profile for GNSS receiver and total station.

  • In this page we will see how to create, configure and use a GNSS and a total station simulator.

Working with a GNSS simulator

Setup the GNSS simulator profile

  • To work with a GNSS simulator the first step is to activate and setup a GNSS simulator profile.

  • Click Settings.

  • Click GNSS & Total stations.

  • Click the NMEA Simulator profile and make it as current profile.

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  • By default the simulator is localized at the center of defined cartographic system. To change the default GNSS position Modify the profile.

  • Open the Parameters page and enable Set coordinates.

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  • Enter manually the simulator position, or tap on the map to change position and zoom level. Hold down on the map to set the position.

  • Click Next and Accept to save the simulator position.

Work with GNSS simulator in the software applications

  • When working with the simulator, the software shows a warning.

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  • By default the simulator position changes according to a defined path.

  • To change the simulator position in any software application with CAD, long-press on the screen to change the simulator position. This allows to simulate more precisely survey and stakeout operations.


Video tutorials
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How to configure the GNSS simulator

How to configure the GNSS simulator to experience the software without a real instrument connected.


Working with a TPS simulator

  • To work with a total station simulator the first step is to activate a total station manual profile.

This profile can also be used to manually input angles and coordinates.

  • Click Settings.

  • Click GNSS & Total stations.

  • Click the Manual tps profile and make it as current profile.

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Work with total station simulator in the software applications

  • When using the manual total station profile, in software applications, click Measure or Measure & Store.

  • Enter manually the angles and distance.

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    • Horiz. angle: the horizontal angle.

    • Vert. angle: the vertical angle.

    • Sloped distance: the value of the sloped distance.