PONSSE
SIMULATOR
Ponsse Plc
Simulator training is an efficient way of teaching future
Ponssentie 22
FI-74200 Vieremä
operators the basic functions of a forest machine.
FINLAND
Tel. [phone] In addition, simulators are an economic means of
Ponsse UK Ltd.
providing sufficient practice before moving on to
Unit 3, Broomhouses 1 Industrial Estate
Lockerbie,
training that takes place in the forest environment.
Dumfriesshire DG11 2RZ
UNITED KINGDOM PONSSE Simulators provide a modern learning
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environment for training that involves the operation of
Ponsse North America, Inc.
4400 International Lane
harvesters and forwarders and the PONSSE Opti data
RHINELANDER, WI 54501
USA systems. Our range of simulators ranges from harvester
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simulators to forwarder simulators.
The PONSSE Simulator makes the training of different work stages
within the entire machine chain possible. The genuine Opti control sys-
tem of harvesters and forwarders can be included in Seat and Compact
simulators. In addition to being able to work and drive the machine free-
ly around the logging site and view the landscape from different per-
spectives, the driver can transport processed trees to the storage using a
forwarder, while learning to evaluate the work quality and its impact on
productivity.
A three-display system, calibration calipers and the SimTrainer training
management system are available as optional equipment.
terrupted for some reason. It is also possible to transfer an
A WIDE ARRAY OF TOOLS
exercise from one simulator to another. A site in the harves-
ter simulator can also be used in simulators including only
FOR DIVERSE TRAINING
a forwarder. This means that the simulator can be used to
PROGRAMMES
make the forest operators working methods efficient and
profitable from the very beginning. The simulator exercises
SKILLS TRAINING
have been made more interesting by introducing a scoring
The aim of the training is to develop the driver s skills.
aspect reminiscent of computer gaming.
When driving a modern forest machine, the driver must
have good coordination and the ability to handle computer
TRAINING MANAGEMENT
systems and technology. In PONSSE Simulator
The training programmes have been equipped with
special attention has been paid so that practising
a SimTrainer application for the purposes of man-
can be tailored according to the student s skills
aging exercises and credits. This application al-
level. The purpose of thematic exercises is to
lows teachers to create training modules for a
achieve specific training objectives. They re-
specific student or a group of students. The
strict some functions or include addition-
training modules include the desired cours-
al training features. Our simulators come
es in addition to enabling student-specif-
with training packages that start with
ic monitoring of course performance. The
simple basic tasks and increase the level
SimTrainer training management applica-
of difficulty and challenges as the train-
tion interacts with forest machine sim-
ee begins to accumulate skills. Teach-
ulators in such a way that the teacher
ers can also modify the thematic exer-
can compose the courses he or she de-
cises or create entirely new ones.
sires in accordance with the syllabus.
FEEDBACK
SIMULATORS FOR EACH PURPOSE OF USE
Giving feedback is an important part of a training situation.
The PONSSE harvester simulator allows to practise actu-
Versatile feedback reports with modifiable grading systems
al harvesting tasks, perform different thematic exercises
help the teacher to give personalised, wide-ranging feedback
and study the operation and use of a machine s control and
in which attention can be paid to matters that are crucial for
measurement system. In addition, it is possible to freely
the student s development.
create different exercises with the simulator and to transfer
them from one simulator to another. With the PONSSE for-
CREATION AND TRANSFER OF EXERCISES
warder simulator the user can practice the driving and load-
A useful exercise takes into account both training objectives
ing of forwarder and the controlling of crane in real condi-
and content. The PONSSE Simulator provides the teacher
tions. The thematic exercises of a forwarder simulator can
with good tools to create different types of exercise scenari-
include practising the handling of a boom from one point to
os according to the requirements of each training situation.
another, loading and unloading activities involving various
Practice sessions can be created using both harvester and
kinds of starting points, as well as realistic site exercises,
forwarder simulators. Thanks to a site saving feature, si- which can also include site planning. The PONSSE Simula-
tes can be saved with the desired name and the exercise in
tor is an excellent tool for training operators and drivers, re-
question can be resumed later. The saving feature is espe- gardless of whether the training objectives consist of basic
cially helpful if the site is large or the exercise must be in- training, product training or adjustment training.
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