Skid Steer Software Description

The Skid Steer Loader simulation software features many software options to configure what you see and do, to reproduce the operator controls of the most common kinds of (real) skid steer loaders.

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Configuration Parameters for Machine Characteristics

Three configurations are offered for the simulator controls, to reproduce the most common kinds of operator controls in the cabin of real skid steer loaders: ISO, H-Pattern, and “Standard” with pedals. 

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There are also three configuration parameters for machine characteristics, as follows:

• choose one of two colour combinations

• choose “Vertical” or “Radial” lift path types (lift arm geometries)

• choose the “general purpose” bucket without teeth, or the “rock” bucket with teeth

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Rear Camera System

To improve safety, skid steer loaders are increasingly equipped with a rear camera and for that reason, Simlog’s Skid Steer Loader simulation software features a simulated Rear Camera System (that can be disabled) superimposed on the simulation graphics.

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Note that the Rear Camera System is especially important for setups without a rear display positioned behind the simulator controls.

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Simulation Modules

A total of eight Simulation Modules will present training scenarios typical of real skid steer loader work and for each one, key “Performance Indicators” will measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed, as well as tracking events related to safety and operating procedures.

Especially important is the Performance Indicator related to rollover, to detect an imminent overturn condition.

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For the bucket attachment:

• Controls Familiarization, to learn the “what does what”

• Positioning, with targets for both the bucket and forks

• Stockpiling 1, to load, move, and dump rough material on the ground using the bucket

• Stockpiling 2, as before but now working on slopes, so driving up and down

• Truck Loading, like “Stockpiling” but now loading a dump truck

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For the forks attachments:

• Load Handling 1, with initial and target positions for the loads on the ground

• Load Handling 2, as before but now working on slopes, so driving up and down

• Load Handling 3, as before but now loading and unloading a flatbed truck

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In addition, there are two “Demo’s” for “freestyle” simulated work with the two attachments, the bucket and forks.

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Key Features

• Highly realistic simulation graphics and physics

• 8 Simulation Modules of increasing difficulty

• 66 unique Performance Indicators to comprehensively evaluate the simulated work

• 2 Procedure and Fatal errors to detect incorrect and unsafe operator actions

• Many kinds of USB-ready simulator controls and mounting options

• Three possible Joystick Patterns: ISO, H-Pattern, Standard Controls (with pedals)

• Support for multiple displays

• Configuration parameters to modify colours, lift path type, and bucket type

• Viewpoints from inside and outside the cabin that can be changed during simulation

• HD Instructional Video for each Simulation Module

• e-book Instructional Companion

 

Tracking Results

Key “Performance Indicators” measure how quickly and how carefully the simulated work is performed.

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With 66 unique Performance Indicators, feedback is diagnostic instead of just a consolidated pass/fail score. They include execution time, average and maximum driving speeds (forwards and backwards), measurements about how precisely loads are picked up and put down (errors in orientation, centering, etc.), and counting many kinds of collisions (bucket, forks, loads, obstacles, etc.).

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A variety of incorrect operating conditions will trigger “Procedure Errors” such as driving “out of bounds”.

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Finally, conditions related to safety will trigger a “Fatal Error” that immediately stops the simulation related to rollover, to detect an imminent overturn condition.

 

Simulation results are automatically saved on the PC, along with data about any procedure and fatal errors. To simplify record keeping, a database product called Simulation Manager is available; the same database can be used with all of the simulators VISTA sells.

 

Software Pricing

Please contact us for pricing of a commercial software license for the skid steer simulator.

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Low Total Cost of Ownership

Real affordability, that’s how Simlog sets the standard in cost-effective simulation.

 

First, the software license is a one-time purchase, with no restrictions on the number of people that you can train.

Second, this software is designed to be used with off-the-shelf (Windows) PCs, displays, speakers, etc. And our USB-ready simulator controls incorporate no special interface or proprietary electronics, so they can be easily, and individually, replaced as needed over time.

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Quick Return on Investment

The fact is, training with our Personal Simulator costs very little compared to training with a real mobile crane.

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First, consider what you pay to own and operate that equipment, plus the time spent by your instructor to supervise the training. Then there are the costs associated with even small accidents due to inexperience, often thousands of dollars in replacement parts and downtime. There are merchandise costs too, because loads will inevitably be damaged or “lost”. Finally, there’s always the risk of injury (or worse).

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Now compare all that to training with our skid steer personal simulator, and it’s easy to see that your return on investment will be quick!