2. Select the Galileos tab.
3. If the Galileo 616 is connected, click Disconnect.
4. Click Use Virtual.The Status entry will change to Connected and the VIRTUAL button
will flash blue. A new Galileo tab will be added to the top of the window.The text virtual
will be shown above the Galileo tab name.
The VirtualGalileo will now perform in place of the Galileo 616 unit.
IMPORTANT:When you disconnect the Virtual Galileo all settings will be lost. If you
wantto save your configuration and channel settings, capture a snapshot and save the
projectbefore disconnecting!
Using the Stand-Alone Virtual Galileo
Select this method when you want to use the FrontPanel Emulator to fully simulate a working
Galileo environment.This is particularly useful when lear ning to use Compass.
1. Start VirtualGalileo.
If you wish to see simulated meter traffic:
a. Clickthe picture of the Galileo to expand the window, displaying a set of window tabs.
b. Select the Galileo Engine tab.
c. EnableGenerate simulated meter traffic (demo mode). A warning will be displayed;
click Yes.
2. Start the FrontPanel Emulator.
3. Start Compass.
4. Select the Galileos tab.
5. Click Find Galileos. Within a few seconds, a list of connected Galileos will be displayed.
6. Identifythe IP address that corresponds to your workstation and click Connect. The Status
entrywill change to Connected. A new Galileo tab will be added to the top of the window.
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