To simulate a connection to a GNSS receiver

The GNSS emulator allows you to test, demonstrate, or deliver training with Trimble Access using a simulated connection to a GNSS receiver. This removes the need to be outdoors and connected to a real GNSS receiver.

The GNSS emulator can be used on controllers or desktop computers that have Trimble Access installed.

 

  • The GNSS emulator is a pre-recorded set of outputs from a receiver and cannot change based on real‑time commands from the software. This means that some functions cannot be used with the GNSS emulator, including tilt compensation, re-initialization, tracking resets, and SV subsets.

  • While a job does not need to be open to simulate a device, you must open a job before you can use the GNSS emulator.

  • To emulate a Trimble DA2 receiver, the controller must be connected to the internet. This allows the software to emulate using the DA2 with the Trimble Corrections Hub.

  • The GNSS emulator function is not supported when using Trimble Access on a controller running Android.