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Using the simulator | NSS Operator Manual
Using the simulator
Simulator mode
The simulation feature will let you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without
being connected to echosounder, radar, GPS etc.
You can use the simulator to help you become familiar with your unit before using it out on
the water.
When the simulator is toggled on this is indicated in the lower part of
the display.
Demo mode
In this mode the unit automatically runs through the main features of the product; it changes
pages automatically, adjusts settings, opens menus etc.
If you press a key when demo mode is running, the demonstration will pause. After a time-
out period, demo mode will resume.
Selecting simulator source  les
You can select which data fi les to be used by the
simulator.
A set of source fi les is included in your system, and you
can import fi les by using an SD card inserted into the
units card reader.
You can also use your own recorded echosounder fi les in
the simulator.
Advanced simulator settings
The advanced simulator settings allow you to defi ne how to run the simulator. When the
settings are saved these will be used as default when starting the simulator mode.
GPS source
Selects where the GPS data is generated from.
Speed, Course and Route
Used for manually enter values when GPS source is set
to Simulated course or Simulated route. Otherwise, GPS
data including speed and course comes from the selected
echosounder or radar fi les.
Set start position
Moves the vessel to current cursor position.
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See “Recording the
echosounder data” on page
54 for information about
how to record sounder  les.