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DGE are experts in developing electronic control modules, telematics integration and validation services. When they were commissioned by a major automotive manufacturer to develop a tool to enable vehicle telematics to be tested without needing to physically perform tests on the road, they needed a GPS Simulator they could trust.

The Michigan USA based company required a GPS simulation device that could integrate with their system tester to evaluate telematics control units in a controlled environment. Previously using more expensive systems, DGE chose LabSat devices to record and replay GPS and CAN signal data.

Impressed by LabSat’s ability to drastically reduce testing time, DGE have now placed orders for ten LabSat devices.

Apple are usually very keen to promote the new features their latest product will include, running to the hill and shouting as loud as they can about how their latest device will revolutionise the market.

But, with the launch of the new iPhone4S, this time Apple missed a trick. Too concentrated on promoting how the phone’s revolutionary voice control feature will help users to get the most out of their new device, they forgot to mention that the new product will now also receive signals from the Russian GPS equivalent – GLONASS – and have a drastically improved positioning feature.

Only mentioned in the tech specs the day after its celebrated launch, the ability to connect to the new Russian global navigation system was nearly forgotten… but not by us!

More and more manufacturers are now using record and replay technology to test GNSS applications. Our mini case study series offers an insight into the experience of how companies are using LabSat to test their GPS products.

This case study features a unique application from French manufacturer MSL Circuits, who produce the Eco-Tax navigation device integrating GPS, GSM and DSRC technology.

What was the requirement for MSL Circuits?

Having developed electronic systems for the automotive industry for over 20 years from their location in the Loire Valley, MSL Circuits needed a simple but reliable production test for every Eco-Tax GPS device. With 20,000 units a month, the testing method needed to be quick and effective.

If you missed out on our last webinar ’How to use Record and Replay for more effective GPS and GLONASS device testing’ held at a time to benefit those living in Asia and Australasia, you now have the chance to catch up on what everyone else is talking about.

GPS experts at Racelogic Julian Thomas (Managing Director) and Mark Sampson (LabSat Product Manager) discuss the most effective methods of testing GPS and GLONASS products, covering developments in the ever expanding field of record, replay and simulation technology.