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1. 40 Figure 4 23 Google Earth Places Route 41 Figure 4 24 Google Earth Route Save As Dialog o eee eee ee eee eee eee 41 Figure 4 25 Genos Tools Menu Trajectory File Conversion 22 ee eee cece eee cece eee eee 41 Figure 4 26 Convert Google Earth KLM file to Genos Trajectory RMF file 2 42 Figure 4 27 Conversion from KLM to RMF complete 2 22 22 cece eee eee cece cece cece eeeeeeeeee 42 Figure 4 28 Simulation Properties Trajectory Selection eee eee eee eee eee eee eee eeeeeee 43 Figure 4 29 Genos Default RMF File location 2 22 2 l eee eee ec cece ee eee cece ee eeeeees 43 Figure 4 30 Conversion from KLM to RMF complete en 43 Figure 4 31 Sample RMF File U 0 22 eee ec cece cece eee eee cece ence aana 44 Figure A 1 Example Google Earth Route That Can Be Exported as KML File 2 2 2 22 22222 48 Chapter 1 About this Guide This user guide describes how to operate the Genos system This guide is intended for GNSS technical personnel that will use Genos to emulate satellite positioning signalsfor testing receivers This guide contains the following chapters e Chapter 1 Introducing the Genos introduces the Genos functionality system architecture and package con tent e Chapter 2 Using the Genos User Interface describes the general work flow for using the Genos sys
2. Receiver Position from NMEA Error Lat Error Lon Error Alt Exo The difference Range error 0 369 m between the posibon calculated by thes receiver Y Receiver Name GALILEO CEVA and the emulated signal Figure 4 4 Test Results Display 4 3 Defining New Tests The following describes how to write your own Genos test script using the script generator provided in the Genos PC application In addition you can edit a text file and create your own script To define a new test 30 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Manual 1 From the Test Receiver menu select the Create File option The following window is displayed Building Scenario Add the following command Command Properties Scenario commands Cold start In first Add gt Save Save As Cancel Figure 4 5 Building Scenario Screen 2 From the List menu field shown above select one of the commands to be executed by the Genos Sim ulator The following describes each of the Genos Simulator commands that you can add to the test and the fields to be filled out in order to define it e Cold Start on page 32 e Start simulation on page 32 e Stop simulation on page 32 e Attenuation on page 33 e Add satellite on page 33 e Remove satellite on page 33 e If event on page 34 e End of file on page 35 e Loop on page 35 3 Click the Add button to display the command in the right side of this window Repeat for each comm
3. Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System The default Time To First Fix Acquisition Sensitivity Tracking Sensitivity User test ecccee brt yonal bxt All tests test All Figure 4 2 Genos Test Receiver Scenario Selection The user can select one or all tests to execute by checking the box next to the test 3 You can then optionally fill in the test information window This information is then included in the Genos results report 28 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Properties to file kaa fai Ta dem mi a Exammner Result Fle Name Unit Under Test Name Properties to run cenario i RMF file oy data RMF Frontine to Dules RMF Comments cc Preview Genos User Manual FronitLine Rcvrl Results Ublox Start Test Figure 4 3 Genos Test Receiver Scenario Optional Information e Produced by Specifies the name of the person or business running the test e Results File Name Specifies the name of the text file txt into which the results are to be saved e Unit under Test Name Select the name of the receiver from the drop down list of available receivers e Loop Scenario The number of times to execute the test e decrease power level in case of multiple tests transmitted signal power can be decreased by 30 dB following an additional 69 dB reduction e RMF File selected RMF trajectory file for the test e Comments added comments will b
4. Date modified Type Sane BO Desktop 32 35 RMF 0 2013 L S PM RMF File 1 KE u Dol oloads Frontline to Boars Head EMF 5 8 2013 74 AM RMAF File 16 KI E Rece Places Frontline to Dulles RMF 5 8 2013 10 20 AM RMFFile 149 KE N FrontlineToLasVegasRoute RMF 5 8 2013 1247PM RMF File 2464 KE Gg Libraries E Praha Wien 3ms EMF 1302013 109 PM RMF File 493 KI Document h d Muzic N Genos default RMF folder location Figure 4 29 Genos Default RMF File location Conver ful t RMP File succes OK Figure 4 30 Conversion from KLM to RMF complete The RMF file is saved in the same folder as the KML file that you selected This RMF file can now be selected in the same way as any other trajectory in the Trajectory area of the Simulator Properties configuration on page 15 43 Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System 4 5 1 Syntax of RMF File The following describes the format that is automatically generated when you follow the procedure described Creating a Trajectory on page 40 You can also simply create a new text file according to this format description and enter the values that you require into the file Each row of this file specifies a change of direction and the number of milliseconds that the trajectory continues in that direction Position in X Y Z Velocity in X Y Z Acceleration X Y Z Time in milliseconds are the basic data for a trajectory Imagine a point on the
5. Earth Position is the point starting position for each line From that position the point moves at the specified velocity meters msec vector and at the specified acceleration meters msec vector This movement takes place for the specified time resulting in a new position For example as shown below 01 01 0001 00 00 00 ANTENNA PAN ANGLE O ANTENNA TILT ANGLE 0 RECEIVER_ORIENTATION 1 0 0 1333958 000972 4653934 369418 4138436 597956 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 1 846377 3 381864 3 186516 2621 1333951 660626 4653945 982530 4138425 655657 4 838734 8 862727 8 350786 1 846377 3 381864 3 186516 2621 1333945 320280 4653957 595643 4138414 713358 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 10 895436 3 533565 7 435571 1578 1333931 753128 4653953 195597 4138423 972237 19 831400 1 710135 8 259351 4 601137 0 396773 1 516275 134 1333929 054411 4653952 962877 4138425 096194 20 447953 1 763302 8 516132 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 4168 1333843 827345 4653945 613433 4136460 591432 20 447953 1 763302 8 516132 4 601137 0 396773 1 916275 4444 Figure 4 31 Sample RMF File The first four lines shown above must be in the file exactly as they are shown If required copy them from this user guide from the following text 01 01 0001 00 00 00 ANTENNA_PAN_ANGLE 0 ANTENNA_TILT_ANGLE 0 RECEIVER_ORIENTATION 1 0 0 44 Chapter 5 Technical Support Technical support is available in several ways The online help system provides answers to ma
6. between the simulated Genos signals to the trajectory calculated by the DUT The DUT receives the simulated signals from the Genos Simulator calculates the position and sends the res ults to the Genos PC using a NMEA protocol e Connect the Port of DUT to the simulator e Cold start the DUT e Start Simulation by selecting Run from the Simulation Menu clicking on the Toolbar Play button Or by pressing F5 on the Genos PC keyboard Test results e The calculated sky map is presented e The travel trajectory appears Ba am Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System e Simulation time advance e The difference between the transmitted trajectory and the received trajectory is displayed in two ways 1 Google Map 2 Error Graph The bottom right of the window displays the Simulation Results pane which provides the following inform ation e Location by Simulation Specifies the position of the trajectory in the simulated signal e Location by Receiver Specifies the position calculated by each of the receivers Up to three receivers are supported e Error Specifies the difference between the signal transmitted by the Genos and the position calculated by the receiver This Error indicates the total distance between these two positions in a direct line e Simulator Time Specifies the time transmitted by the Genos Simulator e Receiver Time Specifies the time calculated by the receiver 4 2 Automatic Test T
7. default or previously defined con figuration again To save configuration changes 1 Configure the Genos as required 2 Select the Save i from the toolbar The following window is displayed ego Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface E CB dob gt Metatsindater Samahan 26082012 Deploy 7 Data Ej sectors A Organize New folder p a A ur Favort Nara Date matid Type Tira E eie pTi OSI 11 01 File holder UB Downloads Ji Routes 0209 2012 11 01 Fe iolder m A E REST 02 09 2012 05 20 XML File 5EB Satme 09 Am 25 08 2012 09 37 ML File one Gi Libraries cia PABASA Settings wer 25 08 2012 09 37 SM Fie HO KB a Puma L Setinggi zamari 0 37 XM Pile TER tes Pictures Settings Temp emil 0209 2012 11 18 ML File 5KB H Viie IE computer Local Dek C ca Local Disk Dc File pama ial Save os types scl e ce Figure 3 12 Configuration File Save Window 3 Assign the configuration file a name with a xml extension and then click the savef tool or use the Save as option in the File menu To load a saved configuration 1 Click the Load tool 2 Selectthe configuration XML file 3 Click the Load button Properties and sub titles e Time and Date e Satellite System e Ephemeris and Almanac e Downloads Ephemeris and Almanac e Trajectory e Com port Time and Date Defines the time period start date of the trajectory Ensures that the Ephemeris
8. file specifies the general satellite orbital data for all satellites To modify the Ephemeris and or the Almanac 1 Select the Simulator Properties tab 2 Ephemeris files can be downloaded from the Internet to the Genos computer In the Ephemeris field click the Browse LJ button and select the Ephemeris file that is suited to the currently selec ted date range 17 Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface 3 Almanac files file extension txt can be downloaded from the Internet to the Genos computer In the Almanac field click the Browse LJ button and select the Almanac file that is suited to the cur rently selected date range 4 Click the E button to apply this change to the emulated signal Download Ephemeris and Almanac In order to determine satellite position the Genos configuration requires an appropriate Ephemeris and Almanac file set This information can be downloaded automatically from the Internet Select the date for which these files are needed and select download The Genos PC will download the files and store them at Deploy Data Download Ephemeris amp Almanac a s 03 28 2013 y Figure 3 15 Date Setting for Satellite Ephemeris and Almanac Internet Download 3 2 1 2 Trajectory The Genos Simulator is provided with a default trajectory route which is from the Lincoln monument in Washington DC to the White House on Capitol Hill on the 4th of July 2012 You also have the option to define y
9. 0 seconds level 37 DB Figure 4 15 Commands to set power out to 37dBm with no wait time With the initial conditions set issues the commands to start the simulation using the previously set trajectory and Ephemeris and Almanac For this test use all satellites from the previously selected GNSS system 36 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Manual Building Scenario Add the following command Command Properties Scenario commands cold start Wait 0 seconds Set attenuation 37 DB With satellites Start simulation with all satellites All satellites In first Figure 4 16 Commands to use All Satellites from the Selected GNSS System The test will now look for DUT reception from at least 5 satellites A conditional If event command will look for the at least 5 satellites but if less than 5 satellites are found after 150 seconds another set of commands are issued Building Scenario Add the following command Command Properties Scenario commands cold start Wait 0 seconds If not Set attenuation 37 DB a Start simulation with all satellibes Found fix found 5 sats time out 150 If not Found 5 sats SNR 130db Time out 150 In first Figure 4 17 Start a Conditional Test to Find Satellites If at least 5 satellites are NOT found then stop the simulation without delay Note the simulation will stop not the test 29T Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testin
10. Display 23 Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface The Automatic test Logger part shows the current status of the test 3 Genos Simulator System amp Satellite Selection The Genos Simulator system and satellite selection tab shows the following e Satellite system that are transmitting e Information regarding specific satellite data location velocity etc This tab can also be used to select specific satellite to be highlighted on the Sky Map display Figure 3 24 Satellite Selection View 24 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System This chapter describes the types of tests that you can run using the Genos system how to run tests what you can do during and after a test and the results created for each test This chapter also describes how to create your own tests using the Genos system 4 1 Using the Genos Simulator to Test a Receiver Configure the test e Set the appropriate time and date for the simulation See Configuring the Genos Simulator Time and Date on page 16 e Download the appropriate Ephemeris and Almanac files See Configuring the Genos Simulator Download Ephemeris and Almanac on page 18 and Selecting the Ephemeris and or the Almanac on page 17 e Set the required trajectory for the simulation in an RMF format See Configuring the Genos Simulator Tra jectory on page 18 e Connect the DUT for closed loop testing Closed Loop Test Comfiguration Closed Loop tests provide a comparison
11. Figure 3 14 Satellite Ephemeris and Almanac Settings 2 2 en 17 Figure 3 15 Date Setting for Satellite Ephemeris and Almanac Internet Download 18 Figure 3 16 Trajectory rmf File Location _ 2 22 2 le e 18 Figure 3 17 Device Under Test Com Port Properties o eee cece eee ee eee eee eee 19 Figure 3 18 Genos Sky Map Showing Satellite Positions Directly Overhead _ _ 2 222 20 Figure 3 19 Sky Map Satellite List cece es eect sida dado duas LE SEC ETs a dei dud si annona 21 Figure 3 20 Genos Google Earth Map Showing Trajectories eee eee eee ee eee eee eee ee ee 22 Figure 3 21 Genos Simulator Overall Trajectory Difference 0022 e eee eee eee ee eee 23 Figure 3 22 Genos Simulator LLA Trajectory Difference 23 Figure 3 23 Results Tab Display waa sasaa aay kh Thus dd Las unaa ng na nabihag nh hnY DE nhan BANL LAS EDNA NLA hs agata 23 Figure 3 24 Satellite Selection View 24 Figure 4 1 Genos Test Receiver Menu 2 en 27 Figure 4 2 Genos Test Receiver Scenario Selection nn 28 Figure 4 3 Genos Test Receiver Scenario Optional Information eee eee ee ee eee 29 Figure 4 4 Test Results Display _ 2 2 22 eee ec ccc ec eee cee eee eee eee Laaa anaana 30 iV Genos User Manual Contents Figure 4 5 Building Scenario Screen _ _ 2 2 2 ee 31 Figure 4 6 S
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13. User Manual Figure 2 4 Visual Test Report Using Google Earth Map 6 Figure 2 5 Difference Between Trajectories in meters 0 2 22 lee eee eee eee eee eee 7 Figure 2 6 Genos Simulator View Upon Power Up _ 22 2 2 eee eee eee cece eee cece cece eeeeeees 8 Figure 3 1 Main Genos Simulator Window 2 2 eee 9 Figure 3 2 Genos Simulator Main Window 22 eee eee cee eee ec eee cece eee cece cece eeeeeeee 10 PURE AIMEE Bal seco nea ee eta are woe aoe Ge i tee oad AG AG BRP eee 11 Figure 3 4 file Menu Options _ 2 22 2 ieee aaa aaa aLaaa LaaLa LLADD eee eee Laa Laaa aoaaa anaa 12 Figure 3 5 View Menu Options cee cee ec cee eae 12 Figure 3 6 Tools Menu Options _ 2 22 22 eee eee ee ec cece c eee cece eee cence eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeee 12 Figure 3 7 Tools Menu General Properties Settings Window 0H 22 e ee eee ee ee eee eee eee 13 Figure 3 8 Tools Menu Trajectory file conversion Settings 2 20 e eee eee eee eee eee eeee 14 Figure 3 9 Tools Menu Network Adapter Selection e eee eee eee ee eee eee eee 14 Figure 3 10 Simulation Menu Options 2 22 ee 14 Figure 3 11 Test Receiver Menu Options 0 2 eee ee eee eee eee eee 15 Figure 3 12 Configuration File Save Window _ _ 2 22 eee eee cece cee cece cece cece eeeeeeeeee 16 Figure 3 13 Trajectory Time and Date Display _ 2 0 2222 e 16
14. ajectory difference displays the trajectory difference between the path transmitted by the Genos and the path that was transmitted by the DUT This difference is presented as an Overall difference in meters or the LLA difference that was calculated separately in every dimension longitude latitude altitude P Note Trajectory difference is only displayed when operating Genos Simulator in closed loop mode SE Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Genos User Manual her all trapectory difference LLA trajectory ditienence err sl Prop oy ddt perrea r LEA Prepeclory Arr rp Figure 3 22 Genos Simulator LLA Trajectory Difference 3 6 Results Tab This Tab is functionally divided into two parts one is addressing test results and the other provides indication regarding the current state that is executed in automatic testing The test results part shows the following e Position transmitted by the Genos Simulator e Position calculated by each of up to four receivers e Receiver time e Errors between Simulator position and Receiver position in meters The bottom of the Results tab shows the commands of the test script as they are executed The line that is cur rently running is displayed in red Simulator Properties Results Recerver Mame Uhd Simulator Position Receiver position from NMEA Error Difference from the _ position calculated by the GALILEO PC receiver and the Genos simulated sigan Figure 3 23 Results Tab
15. aluation and testing environments Genos system can simulate the signals from one or more of the fol lowing satellite systems according to user license e GPS e Galileo e GLONASS e COMPASS e QAZZ e SBAS e WAAS e EGNOSS e GAGAN Genos User Manual Chapter 2 Introducing Genos Simulator 2 1 1 Genos Simulator Functionality Genos Simulator accurately simulates the GNSS signals The specific transmission is determined by the user either by using predefined default settings or by using the easy to use graphical user interface GUI A broad range of configuration options are available to the user in order support a rich variety of test scenarios User can use the Genos to simulate signals along a specific trajectory the route s longitude latitude altitude satellite constellation Almanac or ephemeris time period both past and future signal power dynamics plane car pedestrian Another convenient option for configuring the Genos trajectory is through importing trajectories defined in Google Earth or using a textual script 2 1 2 Genos Simulator Usage Genos Simulator helps the user to evaluate the performance and characteristics of a GNSS receiver including the following e Time To First Fix TTFF Specifies the amount of time required for a GNSS receiver to acquire satellite signals and navigation data and then to calculate a position solution also called a fix e Acquisition Sensitivity Specifies the minim
16. and and the command sequence you want for your test 31 Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System 4 Click the Save as button in the bottom right of the window to save this script as a text file 5 Click the Save button in the bottom right of the window to save this script as a text file 4 3 1 Cold Start Specifies that the receiver s Cold Start message is sent at the beginning of the test Cold Start is the default con figuration for the Genos Simulator with settings for Sif4 Ublox5 and user defined receivers Refer to the con figuration menu description in Tools Menu General Properties on page 12 4 3 2 Start simulation Starts the transmitting the emulated signal playing according to the currently loaded configuration With satelite All satellites Figure 4 6 Start simulation Command Properties Setting With X satellites All Satellites Select All satellites or specify the number of satellites to be included in the test The Genos Simulator automatically selects all or this number of satellites from those that were overhead the tra jectory at the time that you specified 4 3 3 Stop simulation Stops transmitting the emulated signal that is currently playing ACam Dem msi seconds Figure 4 7 Stop simulation Command Properties Setting After X seconds Specifies the number of seconds after this command is activated 39 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Ma
17. and Almanac files specified by the current configuration support the relevant dates 12 25 201 y 00 16 40 Figure 3 13 Trajectory Time and Date Display To specify the time and date of the emulated signal 16 Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Genos User Manual 1 Select the Simulator Properties tab 2 Inthe Time and Date area click the Edit Eq button to enable the update of the date and time 3 Change the Date and Time fields as needed 4 Click the F button to apply this change to the emulated signal 3 2 1 1 Satellite System Constellation Ephemeris and Almanac Ensures that suitable satellite Ephemeris RINEX format and Almanac file exist for each satellite system for the time period to be simulated by Genos GPS Li L2 LS Ephemeris a fephemeris 25 12 2011 txt seu Almanac jatajalmanac 25 12 2011 txt 8 que Figure 3 14 Satellite Ephemeris and Almanac Settings Selecting the Satellite System To enable a satellite system 1 Check the check box to the left of the satellite system name to include it in the simulated signal as shown above 2 The frequency supported by a satellite system is indicated under the satellite system name For example the screen above shows L1 L2 and L5 for GPS Select the check boxes of each one to be included in the simulated signal Selecting the Ephemeris and or the Almanac The Ephemeris file specifies the latest and most precise satellite orbital data The Almanac
18. bed in Toolbar on page 11 14 Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Genos User Manual 3 1 2 5 Test Receiver Menu Open Ctrl O Create File Run Figure 3 11 Test Receiver Menu Options e Open e Create file can be used to define new tests using the script generation options provided by Genos system Refer to Defining New Tests on page 30 for more information e RunTest Script can be used to activate predefined tests provided out of the box or a test that was created using the Create file option 3 1 2 6 Help Provides information on setting up configuring and running the Genos Simulator 3 2 Simulator Properties configuration This section describes how to configure and define Genos simulator properties 3 2 1 Configuring the Genos Simulator The Genos Simulator is an out of the box ready to use simulation system Its default transmitted signal is a route path from the Lincoln monument in Washington DC to the White House on Capitol Hill on the 4t of July 2012 The user only needs to modify the Genos configuration to change the default signal that is transmitted and or to workin a Closed Loop testing mode which compares the signal sent by the Genos Simulator with the signal cal culated by the GNSS receiver being tested Changes in the configuration are applied after using the Play button Save the configuration for reuse otherwise the next time you Initialize the Genos application it will revert to using the
19. e and execute tests and explore the results The Genos PC may be connected to the Internet in order to support displaying the trajectory using a Google Earth Map 2 Genos Simulator The Genos Simulator is a high performance GNSS RF signal generator 3 GNSS Receiver DUT Device Under Test The GNSS receiver receives an ongoing satellite signal and cal culates user position The DUT can be connected to a Genos PC USB port for performance testing 2 3 Closed Loop Testing The DUT GNSS receiver can be connected via a USB port to the Genos PC Genos PC displays the deviation error between the positioning information simulated and the position calculated by the device under test This information is presented in two ways one is using Google earth map where both the transmitted trajectory and received trajectory are marked on the same map Figure 2 4 and the second is the overall difference between these trajectories in meters Figure 2 5 In addition to the visual difference representation a textual test report is also provided comparing emulated pos itioning and DUT results Figure 2 4 Visual Test Report Using Google Earth Map Chapter 2 Introducing Genos Simulator Genos User Manual Over all trajectory difference LLA trajectory difference 10 51m T 201m 3 50 m 0 00 m i rr ee ee aao 1 min 2 min 3 min 4 min 5 min Figure 2 5 Difference Between Trajectories in meters 2 4 Using Genos Work Flow The fol
20. e appeared in the result file 4 Click the Start Test button to start running the test While the test is running the results are visually displayed in the Google Map tab the Trajectory difference and the Results tab 4 2 3 During the Test The following describes what the Genos PC shows during a test 29 Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System e 3 3 Sky Map Tab on page 20 Displays the active satellites in the simulation e Google Earth Map Tab on page 22 Displays on Google Earth the real time trajectory simulated by Genos In closed loop testing the trajectory being generated by the Device Under Test DUT is also shown in a con trasting color e Trajectory difference on page 22 Graphically displays the real time trajectory error as well as the Longitude Latitude and Altitude LLA errors e Results Tab on page 23 Numerically displays in real time the Simulator LLA position the receiver or DUT NMEA LLA position the LLA error and Range error in meters 4 2 4 After the Test The following describes what is displayed after a predefined out of the box test is run This section does not apply to customized tests that you create using the Create File option After the test is completed the results are displayed at the bottom of the window as shown below w Receiver Name Sirf Simulator User Location Fie Lon Alt Simulator Position Reewer Ts UTC Time taba Lat Lon Alt
21. frontline gt ommunicaotiong GNSS SIMULATOR User Guide Revision Date 1 20 2015 Genos User Manual Copyright Copyright Copyright 2013 2015 Frontline Test Equipment All rights reserved Contents Genos User Manual Contents Table of Contents Copyright soc et oe ede NANANA AA EDNA Sd CES den E nd CEC ie newt cde ices seen N hae arine eane OT OT Si tres qua e US nani de RO Sadia Spe dados Usado ses dadas stella ri dio sutis E li Chapter 1 About this Guide e e 1 Chapter 2 Introducing Genos Simulator 2 aeee 3 2 1 Genos Simulator Description _ 2 22 ee ea 3 2 1 1 Genos Simulator Functionality 22 aee 4 2 1 2 Genos Simulator Usage cock ee Sanwa cen boone eis NAN cues da de ds UND ka nae AA AL 4 2 1 3 Genos Package Contents HOA GA AMPID DL DENG L AA BLDG NAKA AA ANAN ESPERE ANABU sas ade 4 2 1 4 Genos Simulator Device cee eee eee ee ee ee ee ence eens 5 2 2 Genos System Architecture ccc cee cee naan eee cece cece eee eeceeceeeeeeeeeeees 5 2 3 Closed Loop Testing _ 2 222 ee 6 2 4 Using Genos Work Flow _ 2 22 e 7 Chapter 3 Genos User Interface _ _ 0 22 nene na 9 31 Man VINDO 2 0 CANT PAKANA cece eee NAGA tenon tae NA so READ KA LDO s pri NARE ala 9 PEL ee EGO 11 S l MENU sussa dd a DAD Tak pa a eae teeta eee a eee teareoutaess 11 ca 1 CIVIC AHAAAA 12 Alt VIEN MENU sscasco scrap ads ANAL RL Cass USC AA NONA ANON KAY
22. g with the Genos System Add the following command Command Properties Scenario commands Cold start Start simulation ound 5 sats t Attenuation Add satellite Remove satellite If event End of file Loop In first Add gt End if Figure 4 18 Continue Conditional Test Should 5 Satellites NOT Be Found If the 5 satellites were NOT found then we stop the simulation and now we increase the power level by 3 dBm from 37 dBm to 40 dBm Building Scenario Add the following command Command Properties Scenario commands cold start Wait 0 seconds l Set attenuation 37 DE After 0 Start simulation with all satellites found 5 sats time out 150 If not Increase Wait 0 seconds Stop simulation level 3 DB Wait 0 seconds Increase attenuation by 3 DB Figure 4 19 Still in the NOT Found leg of the Conditional Statement Increase Power by 3 dBm Issuing the Loop command will return to the beginning of the test Cold start command and execute again The conditional statement will again see if the DUT finds at least 5 satellites but with the increased power This if the minimum 5 satellites are again NOT found the power will be increased another 3 dBm and the test repeated This loop will continue with the power increasing 3 dBm at each pass of the loop until the 5 satellites are found 38 5 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Manual Building Scenario Add the following c
23. guration Save Button Saves the current loaded con figuration including all the latest changes as an XML file that can be reloaded Play Button Starts transmitting a signal via the Genos Simulator s RF output port according to the loaded configuration Pause Button Pauses transmission of the signal You can click the Play button to continue along the same trajectory Stop Button Stops transmission of the simulated signal When you click the Play button again the loaded configuration starts from the beginning of its trajectory Use the attenuation button to invoke the attenuAttenuation Selectation slider Atten uation Adjust Use the attenuation slider to select the required attenuation of the selected antenna The attenuation RF signal power can be changed at any time even while the Genos Sim ulator is playing Ethernet speed Displays the type of Ethernet connection 100 Mb s or 1Gb s between the PC and the Genos The Menu is located at the top of the window Figure 3 3 Menu Bar AG ac Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface 3 1 2 1 File Menu Ctri O Ctri 5S Figure 3 4 file Menu Options e The Open and Save options provide the same functionality as Load Button and Save Button described in section Toolbar on page 11 e Save as let you save the currently loaded configuration under a different name e Exit Closes the Genos application and stops Genos Simulator signal tran
24. he Genos system is provided with a set of automatic tests for common GNSS simulation 4 2 1 Test Definition Genos system is provided out of the box with a variety of tests that you can run immediately such as Time to First Fix TTFF Acquisition Sensitivity and Tracking Sensitivity In addition it provides you with scripting options for creating your own test configurations that start stop raise and lower attenuation and simulate various dynamics such as a car airplane pedestrian and so on These customized test configurations are defined using the Genos GUI or through a script file You may refer to the Genos Simulator Usage on page 4 for a description of the performance attributes that Genos enables you to test such as Time to First Fix TTFF Acquisition Sensitivity and Tracking Sensitivity All tests run according to the currently loaded configuration You may refer to Configuring the Genos Simulator on page 15 for a description of a configuration This automatic testing feature allows the user to define a set of tests execute them and get the results off line thus analyze DUT performance and produce test reports The Genos has the following predefined automatic tests e TTFF This test inspect the time the DUT requires in order to have a preliminary first result assuming that sig nals are received at 130 dB e Searching sensitivity This test inspect DUT search sensitivity the test starts by transmitting signals at 170 dB a
25. ick on Route and then on Save As Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Manual w Places V fe Route E bd a Route Oe Temporary Places E Cu BAE Figure 4 23 Google Earth Places Route 6 In the Save file window that is displayed save the route as a KML file anywhere on the Genos PC and record or remember the location kag Save file i ro IN E E EN jr Libranes Documents tp Mi Search Documents Ungance New Polder Pr Favorites Documents library a Fokis EE Desktop E Includes 2 locations i pi Downloads Mame j Date rmied Tyr E Recent Places d Bluetooth Folder 5 8 0013 1100 AM File fokje tline E 5 7 2013 1 43 PM MAL File Ca Libraries ing inang to Eoars Plead i Tak EM Documents sp Milan to Munich 5 1 2013 512 AM KML File gp Music sp Zurch to Paris 5 1 2013 6 25AM KMI File k Pictures H videos T Computer q T File name FromtbneTolasVegatRoute Save as type Kmi mi Hide Folders cma Figure 4 24 Google Earth Route Save As Dialog 7 Inthe Genos Simulator Menu select Tools Trajectory File Conversion Toor SANON PESERELIVES MEN zeneral properties PA ECCOTY TIM Figure 4 25 Genos Tools Menu Trajectory File Conversion 8 In the Genos Simulator Trajectory File Conversion dialog provide the Trajectory and Fix Point 41 Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System information At the kim fi
26. iguration The satellite constellation reflects their position relative to the user at the defined date and time As the simulated scenario progresses in time and along the trajectory the Satellite Map visually reflects the satellites movement along their orbits Click the Play fail button or the Sky Map tab to display the following window Figure 3 18 Genos Sky Map Showing Satellite Positions Directly Overhead By default the Sky Map tab is displayed showing the orbit of the satellites of the currently selected satellite sys tems The color of a satellite indicates its satellite system such as GPS Galileo GLONASS SBAS and EGNOSS as shown in the Satellite System Legend in the bottom left of the window Each colored ball representing a satellite has an associated number starting from 1 and going up to the number of satellites in that satellite systems For example the GPS satellite system shows satellites numbered from 1 to 32 On the lower right hand corner is a speed odometer that displays the current speed of the trajectory Below the speedometer is an accelerometer The accelerometer has two bars The bar to the right shows acceleration and the bar to the left shows deceleration The length of the blue bar shows the amount of acceleration or decel eration The Satellite List on the left of the Sky Map shows the number of available satellites By expanding a branch on the list variety of additional information such as ele
27. le field click the browser ii button Navigate to the saved KLM file Trajectory Start with fix point seconds No start with fix point Pedestrien Madmum speed 5 km h Acoseraton Car Maaimum speed BO km h Acceteraton 2 5 Plane Maximum speed 300 km h Acceleration 10 User Definition Choose maximum Speed km h Fix Point Number of second Select kmi fie Convert to imf file Figure 4 26 Convert Google Earth KLM file to Genos Trajectory RMF file 9 When the KLM file is selected click on Convert to rmf file The RMF file is stored on the Genos PC Desktop in folder Simulator Iinstall release Simulator_Installed64 deploy data RMF This is the default RMF file location Once the conversion is completed you will be notified by the following window Click the OK button OK Figure 4 27 Conversion from KLM to RMF complete 10 In the Genos Simulator Properties tab expand the Trajectory pane Click inside the trajectory field 42 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Manual and click the Edit icon al Select trajectory Highlite the trajectory file window before selecting Edit l k F Figure 4 28 Simulation Properties Trajectory Selection 11 Select the trajectory RMF file that you just created or what ever trajectory you want to simulate Genos default RMF file location P Organize Imchade in kbrary 7 Share with New folder sir Foii Name i
28. lites to remove 4 3 7 If event Genos allows you to set conditions if the previous event happened do X else do Y If the previous event occurred the next command is issued If the event did not occur withing the Time out period you have the option of record ing the fix that was found or the number of satellites that were found In the following image the Properties can be read as If the DUT did NOT find a fix or did NOT find x satellites within a defined period of time then execute the indented commands Otherwise execute the next command at this level An example appears in Create a test an example on page 36 If not Found fix Found Time out Figure 4 11 If event Command Properties Settings Selected the event that you want to test e Found fix Did the DUT obtain a valid location fix e Found sats Did the DUT find a minimum number of satellites e Time out Sets the time for the DUT to find either a fix or a minimum number of satellites If the fix or satellites are not found by the end of the Time out period the conditional statement will enter the NOT or False branch of the condition 34 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Manual When an If event command is selected and you click on the Add gt button commands are entered indented below the first If event command You can enter any command in the indented branch of the If event state ments To end command entry in the indented conditio
29. lowing describes how to start using the Genos system e To get started with the Genos 1 Connect the Genos PC to the Genos Simulator using the provided Ethernet cable 2 Connect the RF Output port of the Genos Simulator to the DUT up to three receivers can be con nected using a RF splitter not provided 3 For Closed loop option test connect each DUT to the Genos PC using a USB port Each receiver should be connected to a different USB port on the PC 4 For viewing the trajectory on a Google Earth map Connect the Genos PC to the Internet 5 Power on the Genos Simulator Its power button is shown in Figure 2 on the back of the Genos Sim ulator 6 Power on the DUT 7 Power on the Genos PC The Genos software automatically loads The following window is displayed Genos User Manual Chapter 2 Introducing Genos Simulator Figure 2 6 Genos Simulator View Upon Power Up 8 The Genos system transmits simulated signals by clicking the Play a button The Genos comes out of the box with a default trajectory ongoing longitude latitude and altitude satellite constellation time period dynamic attenuation Ephemeris and Almanac so that it can automatically start transmitting when clicking Play button Congratulations your receivers should now be receiving the transmitted GNSS sig nal 9 Configure the Genos Simulator properties to define the type of DUT and the signal that the Genos should simulate Please consult the f
30. nal statements click on the End if button and following commands will not be indented and will occur in the unconditional flow of the test See the example in Create a test an example on page 36 All commands that you fill bellow appear should the event not happened in TO When you select End IF button the commands occurred when the event happened 4 3 8 End Of File Sets the point where the test ends This command does not have to appear as the last command but can appear in a conditional statement should you want to end the test Note Ending the test is not the same as ending the simulation Stop simulation will suspend the DUT from actively searching for satellites and obtaining a location fix End of File will stop all testing End of file Figure 4 12 End of file Command Setting 4 3 9 Loop Begins executing commands from the beginning of the test file Figure 4 13 Loop Command Setting 35 Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System 4 4 Create a test an example First reset the DUT using a cold start command The cold start configuration is defined in the General Properties of the Tools menu Add the following command Command Properties Scenario commands cold start Cold start Figure 4 14 Command to Cold Start the DUT Next set the transmitted power to 37 dBm with no wait time Properties Scenario commands cold start Wait 0 seconds Set attenuation 37 DB After
31. nd inspecting if the DUT was able to recognize at least one satellite in this power level If no satellite was found after predefined time frame the Genos increases transmitted power and repeats the search This test is repeated until at least one satellite is found and at this transmitted power level the system is looking for a pos ition fix SG 2 Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System Genos User Manual e Tracking sensitivity This test inspect the DUT tracking sensitivity and report the positioning error of the DUT at every transmitted power level up to the point the DUT looses position 4 2 2 Running Tests The following describes how to run Genos Simulator preconfigured tests or custom defined tests Each test that you run is executed four times The first test starts running immediately Each subsequent test runs at an offset of an additional three hours Torun atest 1 From the TestReceiver menu select the Run Scenario option Run Scenario E Create file Figure 4 1 Genos Test Receiver Menu 2 To run a preconfigured test select the Run Scenario option to display the list of predefined tests provided with the Genos or custom user defined test Each option performs the test suggested by its name for example Time to First Fix tests how long it takes the receiver to get first fix The user can select one or all tests to execute by checking the box next to the test Click on the Next button to proceed 297 2
32. nual 4 3 4 Attenuation Sets the receiver transmitted signal strength by increasing or decreasing the current setting or setting a new signal strength r The upload volume level Figure 4 8 Attenuation Command Properties Settings e After X seconds Specifies the number of seconds after this command is issued to change the signal strength creating a delay The minimum value is 0 e Up increases the signal strength from the current setting e Down decreases the signal strength from the current setting e Put sets the attenuation to a new setting e The upload volume level Specifies the signal strength in dBm 4 3 5 Add satellite Adds the specified number of satellites after the specified number of seconds After seconds Number of satellites to C E SINO Figure 4 9 Add satellite Command Properties Settings e After X seconds Specifies the number of seconds after this command is issued creating a delay The min imum value is 0 e Number of satellites to Specifies the number satellites to add 4 3 6 Remove satellite Removes the specified number of satellites after the specified number of seconds 33 Genos User Manual Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System After seconds Number of satellites to Figure 4 10 Remove satellite Command Properties Settings e After X seconds Specifies the number of seconds after this command is issued e Number of satellites toSpecifies the number of satel
33. ny user related ques tions Frontline s website has documentation on common problems as well as software upgrades and utilities to use with our products Web http www fte com click Support Email tech support fte com If you need to talk to a technical support representative support is available between 9am and 5pm U S Eastern time Monday through Friday Technical support is not available on U S national holidays Phone 1 434 984 4500 Fax 1 434 984 4505 45 Genos User Manual Chapter 5 Technical Support 46 Appendix A Google KML Format Keynote Markup Language KML is a file format used to display geographic data in an Earth browser such as Google Earth Google Maps and Google Maps for Mobile KML is based on the XML Extensible Markup Language using a tag based structure A route set in an Earth browser can be exported in the KML format and used for extracting information about the display Of particular interest is the longitude latitude and altitude LLA data that can be used in testing of GPS devices One advantage of exporting an Earth browser KML file is that one does not have to write the KML code the browser does all the work Detailed information about KML can be found in the KML Reference Only KML elements that may be significant for GPS testing appear in this document In the code shown below is an example of a simple Placemark and Point usage A Placemark is a KML Feature parameter with a
34. ollowing sections for that e General Properties Menu on page 12 for a description of how to define various general attributes of Genos system functionality e Simulator Properties Tab on page 15 for a description of how to define various attributes of the emulated signal e Configuring the Genos on on page 15 for a description of how to save and open various con figurations that define how the Genos operates Chapter 3 Genos User Interface This chapter describes the main Genos window 12 25 201 Download Ephemens A Almanax ad GNSS system amp Satelite Figure 3 1 Main Genos Simulator Window 3 1 Main Window This section describes the Genos main window Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Sky Map or Google GNSS system amp Satelite Figure 3 2 Genos Simulator Main Window e Toolbar Provides various tools for controlling the transmission of the emulated signal the tool consist of start simulation pause and stop open and save configuration e Menu Provides various options for configuring and controlling the Genos menu can open Satellite System Selection Pane Simulator Properties Tab Automatic test and Help menu e Configuration Options Tab Provides a variety of options for configuring the Genos Simulator receiver con nection and emulation behavior Refer to the Tools Menu General Properties for more information e Sky Map Tab Displays satellite s relative position
35. ommand Command Properties Scenario commands ands Set attenuation 37 DE Loop Start simulation with all satellites found 5 sats time out 150 If not Wait 0 seconds Stop simulation Wait 0 seconds Increase attenuation by 3 DB Loop In first Figure 4 20 Loop to Repeat the Test with Increased Power Level After the DUT found five satellites another set of conditional commands will execute looking for the DUT to obtain a valid location fix Again the simulation will wait 150 seconds for the DUT to obtain the fix and if it does NOT obtain the fix the simulation will stop power will be increased by 3 dBm and it will loop back to the Cold Start command Note that all commands will may be repeated through the second loop command That is the DUT must again find at least 5 satellites before it can enter the second set of conditional statements Finally when the DUT has successfully found at least 5 satellites and obtained a valid location fix the simulation will wait for 20 seconds and then stop the simulation The EOF command will stop the test Building Scenario Add the following command Command Properties Scenario commands cold start Wait 0 seconds Sper Set attenuation 37 DB End of file Start simulation with all satellites found 5 sats time out 150 If not Wait 0 seconds Stop simulation Wait 0 seconds Increase attenuation by 3 DB Loop Found fix time out 150 If not Wait 0 seconds St
36. onto State Rte 1403 fo ra a NG ES E Headinortheast onVA 631 S toward 4 Seasons Dr a 7 ji gap Google earth Imagery Date 4 5 2013 Ilat 38 090075 lon 78 475008 elev 538ft eye alt 12809ft Figure A 1 Example Google Earth Route That Can Be Exported as KML File 48
37. op simulation Wait 0 seconds Increase attenuation by 3 DB Loop Wait 20 seconds Stop simulation EOF Figure 4 21 Second Conditional Command Set and Test Stop Commands 39 Genos User Manual 4 5 Creating a Trajectory Chapter 4 Testing with the Genos System The Genos PC is provided with Google Earth installed This chapter describes how to use Google Earth to create a new trajectory and to convert it into Galileo s proprietary trajectory format RMF RGSN100 MGSN100 FGSN100 To create a new trajectory 1 Launch Google Earth by selecting Start Google Earth 2 3 O Select the Directions tab EU SO from the Genos PC Desktop In the Destinations tab in the From field enter the starting location of the trajectory and in the To field enter the destination Click the Search button Goggle Earth then draws the trajectory on the map as shown below as a purple line E eat db ES O das ESPE CES CEM 2 E TT um us LES Bada Pang DH a T Hire Todos Ll lb a NA AEI a de BO Sets PA AY ee da ore ee ea E i aa mi Hmi a Ha sA ee PH a 1 Cas AA RP BO oe me p an RP wa E ts mi EAE maaga ont 15 MA E eo aa eee ad Tei ool ee Pe el szp gta Ba kah biga ge Ka Lect up Bia aaa NN a BS duas a am Fa Figure 4 22 Google Earth Directions Results to Define a New Trajectory 40 E L ogie KHA Cee In Google Earth expand the Places and scroll to Route Rigth cl
38. our own trajectories by creating an RMF file using Google Earth as described in 4 5 Creating a Tra jectory According to your license you may be provided with various additional trajectory files Trajectory Figure 3 16 Trajectory rmf File Location Select a trajectory using the Add Ea button To define the trajectory 1 Selectthe Simulator Properties tab 2 Inthe Trajectory area click the Edit gt button to display the following window 3 Click the Browse button and select the new RMF file 18 Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Genos User Manual 3 2 1 3 Com Port Options Comport option define the communication properties for DUT Up to three DUT can be connected to the Genos Simulator If you want to connect an Unknown Genos DUT set it at General Properties Com number 11 Receiver boud 4800 Receiver name Sirf Receiver color velo 084 Figure 3 17 Device Under Test Com Port Properties To configure the Com port 1 Select the Simulator Properties tab and scroll down to its bottom 2 Inthe COM number field select the port used to connect the DUT to Genos PC 3 Inthe Receiver Name field select the receiver to be configured The receivers supported by Genos are defined in the Tools Menu General Properties 4 In the Receiver baud field specify the BAUD rate of the COM port connected to the receiver selec ted in the Receiver Name field described above 5 In the Receiver Color field
39. owasiaesseeeeuea 26 ma RUnMINE CO aa NA NN AN NG pA aa see NA NGA a a NS Da maa ARNAN Emma AA 27 4 2 3 During the Test 29 4 2 4 After the TOS cccenkioectecceesacestsonsaeuseceennocesedsabsiiedestcosebatesdssskieacsaccestasees 30 Aa Deining New Teste de aaa sada eee ce eran anag a HAB GB a a a FA BG a E denies 30 Gal CO SUN GAN NAT HONDA E nse en ANA ee oe Se iw de poe ee deseo 32 4 3 2 Start simulation _ 0 20 cece eee eee eee eee cece cece eee eeeeeeeeeeees 32 A323 SOD SAND AA ee ee eee 32 SA AMENO seiere iarere ess sd as Scliar duda senaste uae ees cddeesecsesbeessesuese 33 4 3 5 Add satellite 0 0 een 33 4 3 6 Remove satellite ess ree cs set ie ae ea ee rs ee AO aap O NG KG eee 33 BSP a deco ae aa escent eisai pe ane a ne ee na eee Credo s ad dead anais 34 4 3 8 End Of File 22 2 cc ccc ce NN NENE EK cncncncncncneeeeeees 35 KA 35 4 4 Create atest an example 2 nee cece cee eee eee eee ence scenes 36 4 5 Creating a Trajectory nce cece nadccnccucoussucacncsecncseeseueasussuceetectecendeeennseeceebedcoteantecece se 40 4 5 1 Syntax of RMF File ll 44 Chapter 5 Technical Support __ 2 a 45 Appendix A Google KML Format __ 22 220 oe ec eee cc ccc eee eee eee anaana aaau 47 Table of Figures Figure 2 1 Genos Device Front Panel 2 22 a 5 Figure 2 2 Genos Device Rear View een 5 Figure 2 3 Genos System Architecture _ 22 20 aa 6 Contents Genos
40. r Manual 2 1 4 Genos Simulator Device GNSS SIMULATOR RF Out Port Power On LED Reset button Figure 2 1 Genos Device Front Panel The front of the Genos device has the following features e RF OUT Port Streams the simulated signal to receivers This port can be connected directly to receivers via a standard RF cable A splitter can be used in order to connect to two or three receivers Future Genos versions will enable the connection of an antenna that will transmit the emulated signal e Power On Indicator LED Indicates that the Genos firmware is properly loaded and operational e Reset button i gt e ko Ethernet port Pp Button IN Ethernet port eee Power Inlet Figure 2 2 Genos Device Rear View The back of the Genos device has the following features e Ethernet Port Connects to the Genos PC via a Ethernet cable provided in the Genos package e Power Button e Power Inlet Universal AC power 110 230 2 2 Genos System Architecture The following depicts the flow of a Genos system Genos User Manual Chapter 2 Introducing Genos Simulator Optional USB Cable for Closed Loop Testing or _ _ ie aS MIA Ed mms 1Gbe Ethernet Cable RF Cable Genos Simulator GNSS Receiver Figure 2 3 Genos System Architecture 1 Genos PC The Genos GUI runs on the provided Genos It enables you to configure the Genos system to defin
41. select the color that represents the receiver selected in the Receiver Name field This color is shown in graphically in the Google Earth Map tab and textually in the Genos application Furthermore this color will also be used in the error graph to represent the asso ciated receiver P Note The trajectory transmitted by the Genos Simulator is represented in green 6 While the Genos Simulator is playing you can click the Cold Start button to send the receiver a cold start message The Genos comes predefined out of the box with the Cold Start command of the UBlox and SIRF receivers To define the Cold Start command of other receivers use the Tools Menu Gen eral Properties on page 12 Click Warm start or Hot start button to send a Warm Start command or a Hot Start ALON command accordingly to the receiver in the same manner as the Cold button The Warm Start command and the Hot Start command of each receiver must also be defined in the General Properties menu 3 2 2 Configuration Options The configuration specifies the trajectory ongoing longitude latitude and altitude satellite constellation Ephemeris and Almanac time period both past and future dynamic signal power and more The configuration is Ee Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface saved in an XML file 3 3 Sky Map Tab The Sky Map tab displays the position of the overhead satellites azimuth and elevation according to the cur rently loaded conf
42. smission 3 1 2 2 View Menu Alt 1 Alt 5 Alt 6 Figure 3 5 View Menu Options The options in this menu display or hide the specified window pane 3 1 2 3 Tools Menu eral properties B Trajectory file conversio Figure 3 6 Tools Menu Options Tools Menu General Properties The General Properties menu lets you define various general attributes of Genos system as described below These are the default Genos Simulator settings These settings will be used in a Cold Start procedure 349 Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Genos User Manual Simulator Units Supported devices Receiver Cold Start Warm Start Hot Start a Name Westage Message Westage EEN o AA jcustomi rr Tt SS a TG E e e e E a a DM MM Ss ei EEE eee Trajectory e Delta Delta Delta ning Antenna ia Zz Roll Peach pattern EEE CO pf E Figure 3 7 Tools Menu General Properties Settings Window Simulator units Speed select speed units Supported devices Define device under test used Simulator Mac Address Define simulator Mac address This filed needs to be configured only in the case of multi simulator configuration Antenna Configuration This file needs to be configured only in the case of multi simulator configuration Ethernet Speed Sets the type of Ethernet connection 100 Mb s or 1 Gb s between the PC and the Genos Note User can configure parallel Genos Simulators in order to test multi antenna sy
43. ssociated KLM Geometry parameter In Google Earth a Placemark appears as a list item in the Places panel A Placemark with a Point has an icon associated with it that marks a point on the Earth lt xml version 1 0 encoding U TF 8 gt lt kml xmIns http www opengis net kml 2 2 xmins gx http www google com kml ext 2 2 xmins kml http www opengis net kml 2 2 xmIns atomz http www w3 org 2005 Atom gt lt Placemark gt lt name gt Simple placemark lt name gt lt description gt Attached to the ground Intelligently places itself at the height of the underlying terrain lt description gt lt gx balloonVisibility gt 1 lt gx balloonVisibility gt lt Point gt lt coordinates gt 122 0822035425683 37 42228990140251 0 lt coordinates gt lt Point gt lt Placemark gt lt kml gt The Point parameter includes required coordinates tags containing a single tuple consisting of floating point values for longitude latitude and altitude in that order Longitude and latitude values are in degrees where e longitude gt 180 and lt 180 e latitude gt 90 and lt 90 e altitude values optional are in meters above sea level 47 Genos User Manual Appendix A Google KML Format Thus data from a KML file Placement and Point parameters can be used in another application to define a place on the Earth i 2 g i ab Turn right onto Ps Ka SERV ANG Hi ey DJ r ff gt k BAN a NTurn left
44. stems This feature is out of scope for this user guide Contact Frontline technical support if you are interested in this option Tools Menu Trajectory file conversion convert imported KML file from Google earth to Genos Sim ulator proprietary format RMF File more detailed explanation will appear in 4 5 Creating a Trajectory Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Pedestrien Maximum speed 5 km h Acceleration Car Maximum speed 100 km h Acceleration 2 5 Plane Maximum speed 300 km h Acceleration 10 User Definition Choose maximum speed and Acceleration Speed km h Acceleration m c Convert to rmf file Figure 3 8 Tools Menu Trajectory file conversion Settings Tools Menu Network Adapters The Genos PC can be equipped with several network interface cards NICs This section presents all the cards that are installed in the PC the user needs to indicate the appropriate card that is connected to the Genos This selection does not affect connection speed or any other NIC s prop erties These properties need to be configured using the NIC s attributes in Windows Realtek RTL8168D 8111D Family PCI E GBE NIC Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Figure 3 9 Tools Menu Network Adapter Selection 3 1 2 4 Simulation Menu Shift HF5 Figure 3 10 Simulation Menu Options The Run Play and Stop options provide the same functionality as theRun Play Stop tools in the toolbar descri
45. tart simulation Command Properties Setting 222 e eee eee ee eee eee ee 32 Figure 4 7 Stop simulation Command Properties Setting 2 22 een 32 Figure 4 8 Attenuation Command Properties Settings 0 22 e eee eee eee eee eee 33 Figure 4 9 Add satellite Command Properties Settings ln 33 Figure 4 10 Remove satellite Command Properties Settings 0 0 02 0022 e eee eee eee eee eee 34 Figure 4 11 If event Command Properties Settings eee eee cece eee eee eee ee 34 Figure 4 12 End of file Command Setting _ 2 22 22 e 35 Figure 4 13 Loop Command Setting 35 Figure 4 14 Command to Cold Start the DUT eee 36 Figure 4 15 Commands to set power out to 37dBm with no wait time 2222 ee eee 36 Figure 4 16 Commands to use All Satellites from the Selected GNSS System _ 2 2 2 2 37 Figure 4 17 Start a Conditional Test to Find Satellites AA 37 Figure 4 18 Continue Conditional Test Should 5 Satellites NOT Be Found 38 Figure 4 19 Still in the NOT Found leg of the Conditional Statement Increase Power by 3 dBm 38 Figure 4 20 Loop to Repeat the Test with Increased Power Level 2 222 e eee eee eee ee 39 Figure 4 21 Second Conditional Command Set and Test Stop Commands 39 Figure 4 22 Google Earth Directions Results to Define a New Trajectory
46. tem and each of the options in its windows toolbar and menu bar e Chapter 3 Testing with Genos describes predifined and cutomized automatic tests that could be performed using the Genos system the appropriate wayto run tests to defined them and the way to retrieve the results e Chapter 4 Creating a Trajectory describes the trajectory used by Genos how to create it and its format RMF This user guide describes all Genos user options according to the license permissions Some of the features described in this user guide may or may not be activated Genos User Manual Chapter 1 About this Guide Chapter 2 Introducing Genos Simulator This chapter describes the Genos Simulator its system architecture and some of the possibilities for its use 2 1 Genos Simulator Description The Genos system is a high dynamics flexible Global Navigation Satellite Systems GNSS signal simulator that can be used among other things for testing of any product that incorporates satellite navigation functionality It can be configured to simulate the satellite signals that will be visible to a GNSS receiver in any location in the world at any time both past and future and along any trajectory The Genos system has an extremely high update rate up to every one millisecond supporting unique high dynamic trajectories The flexibility and features of this easy to use and intuitively designed software makes it ideal for product devel opment ev
47. to the simulated user position e Google Earth Map Tab Displays the simulated trajectory versus the DUT calculated trajectory in a Closed Loop configuration on a Google Earth map e Trajectory difference Displays difference between that transmitted trajectory and the received trajectory as was reported by the DUT in meters e Results Tab Results tab has two functions 1 Displays the results of the closed loop test compares the emulated position to the DUT results 2 Incase of Automatic Test shows test progress e GNSS system amp satellite selection Shows all the satellites that are visible in the currently defined trajectory Satellites can be removed or added using the Remove Add button e Misc Clock and speedometer entries These entries provide information about the speed that the DUT is set to travel the specified trajectory and the exact time this trajectory was traveled 10 Chapter 3 Genos User Interface 3 1 1 Toolbar Genos User Manual Tools enable control of the simulated signal transmission and selection and saving a simulator configuration file 3 1 2 Menu Ethernet speed 100 Mb s Table 3 1 Toolbar Icons Load Button Load a previously saved con figuration XML file The Load button will activate and used the new configuration When you restart the Genos application it automatically reverts to its default configuration therefore use the Load button to select and load the required confi
48. um signal level dBm at which a GNSS receiver can successfully execute acold start TTFF within a specified time frame e Tracking Sensitivity Specifies the minimum signal level dBm at which a specific GNSS receiver can suc cessfully maintain a location fix within a specified degree of accuracy e Location Accuracy Specifies the deviation between the positioning information that the Genos simulate and that the receiver detects Typically a GNSS receiver calculates and can be evaluated according to the following parameters o Position Longitude Latitude amp Altitude or Earth Center Earth Fix X Y Z o Velocity Longitude Latitude amp Altitude or Earth Center Earth Fix V Vi Vv o Time o Frequency o Dynamics the receiver dynamics limitations velocity acceleration and jerk 2 1 3 Genos Package Contents Genos is comprised of a 1U Genos signal simulator and a Genos PC that controls it Both these devices come installed and ready to plug and play The following describes the components provided in the Genos package e Genos Simulator Device 1U 19 satellite RF signal transmission device e Genos PC Computer 1U 19 PC computer Genos software installed e Ethernet Cable 1Gbe Ethernet cable to connect between the Genos PC and the Genos Simulator device e AC Cords Two AC power cords one for the Genos PC and the other for the Genos Simulator e RF Cable e Passive antenna Chapter 2 Introducing Genos Simulator Genos Use
49. vation azimuth can be observed 20 Chapter 3 Genos User Interface Genos User Manual Location 14479395 25 L Lom pass Figure 3 19 Sky Map Satellite List The currently selected satellite appears highlighted in the Sky Map 3 3 1 Removing Adding Satellites Satellites can be removed such that the emulated signal does not include them To remove a satellite 1 Select the satellite to be removed from the Satellite pane on the left 2 Click the Remove button in the top left of the window That satellite then appears grayed out in the Satellite List and the ball representing it in the Satellite Map is removed To add a satellite Ba Re Genos User Manual Chapter 3 Genos User Interface 1 Select a grayed out satellite that was previously removed from the Satellite pane 2 Click the Add eal button 3 4 Google Earth Map Tab The Google Earth Map tab displays on a Google Earth map the trajectory of the simulated signal and when in closed loop mode the output trajectory of the DUT receivers Before you click the Play JJ button the Google Earth Map tab appears as follows Figure 3 20 Genos Google Earth Map Showing Trajectories After you click the Play J button the globe turns to show the position of the current configuration and starts dis playing the trajectory path s on the map A yellow line representing the DUT receiver output trajectory when in closed loop mode 3 5 Trajectory difference The Tr

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