Setup GPS
This screen is located under Options from the main menu. The GPS Setup allows you
to select the GPS receiver type or Manual mode. In Manual mode, HydroStar runs in
a simulation mode where the position and orientation of the bareg are controlled by
with the keyboard.
The Send Command to Receiver routine allows you to send a command to the GPS
receiver. If you need to set or read a feature on the GPS receiver that is not in the
GradeStar Setup command, then you can use this routine to send the command. Any
response from the receiver will be displayed. Please refer to the GPS receiver docu-
mentation for descriptions of these additional receiver commands.
Simulation Mode
To run HydroStar without being hooked up to a GPS receiver, go to Options>GPS Setup and set the equipment
type to Manual. Go into Navigate. You will see the barge displayed. It will be positioned so that GPS 1 is at
point 5000, 5000 and GPS 2 is directly east.
Use the arrow keys to move the barge: up arrow = north, down arrow = south, right arrow = east, left arrow =
west. The ‘R’ and ‘L’ keys will rotate the barge clockwise and counterclockwise, respectively. You can simulate
moving the barge to a stake point and see the target spin when you get within tolerance.
