Introduction to
Trimble® Field Inspector
Solution
Trimble Utilities Field Solutions
October 2010
Contents
• Solution Overview
• Trimble Field Inspector Software for Handhelds
– Features and Benefits
– Trimble Mapping & GIS Device Support
– Functionality and Workflow
• Trimble Field Inspector Desktop Software
– Features and Benefits
– Functionality and Workflow
• Markets and Customers
• Pricing and Availability
®
Trimble Field Inspector Solution
• Smart time-saving features for effortless automation of utility
field inspection and maintenance using handheld computers
• Map or tabular view of assigned inspections and work orders
• Graphical navigation to inspection and work location
• Runs on Trimble Windows Mobile® field devices
• Two primary components:
– Desktop
• Mobile device configuration
• Back office integration
– Handheld
• Easy to use software for Trimble devices
• Integrates GPS, barcode scanning, and digital photos
Solving the Most Common Challenge for
Utilities Field Operations
Largely manual, paper-based processes result in substantial
inefficiencies, high costs and poor service
Multiple, manual paper-based work processes
Customers
PAPER
Assets
Fragmented
office IT systems
and inconsistent
work processes
PAPER
PAPER
PAPER
Inability to
plan & schedule
work activities
(reactive operations)
PAPER
PAPER
Lack of
access to
missioncritical maps
& data
in the field
Result: About 2/3 of mobile worker’s day
spent on unproductive activities
Large
backlog and
manual data
entry to office
IT systems
Benefits and Features
• Organizes and manages utility asset maintenance
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Leak management for gas, water, and wastewater utilities
Right-of-way maintenance, mobile assets and equipment
Substation equipment and distribution pole maintenance
• Standardizes field data collection
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Aids in maintenance process audits and regulatory compliance
Improves accuracy of field collected GIS and asset data
• Associates maintenance data with GIS assets for improved
situational awareness
• Seamless flow of data between the field and office
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Improved information sharing between office & field
Reducing voice/radio traffic
• Improves field worker productivity and reduces costs
• Works with a selection of Trimble Mapping & GIS devices
• Incorporates GPS and digital photos with field inspections
maximizing data confidence
Trimble® Field Inspector
Software for Handhelds
Features
• Simple user interface
• Configurable forms and checklists
• Step-by-step work processes
• Map view
• Digital sketching and redlining
• Integration of GPS
• Digital photo capture/redlining
• 1D and 2D barcode scanner support
• Electronic signature capture
Single Job List for Field Crews
•All jobs are listed at startup
•Expansion of the job
displays the number of
assets and progress
•Dynamic job list can be
updated from office or field
Organized List of Tasks for Each Job
•Tabular list and map view of
all task assigned within a job
•Task status display for each
asset
•View distance to each asset
using integrated GPS
•Initiate task from tabular list
or map
•Navigate to location
Intuitive Field Inspection Forms and
Checklists
• Easy to use and navigate
task checklists
• Supports dropdown
boxes, binary fields, text,
numeric, date fields.
• Auto employs
appropriate data entry
tools
Dynamic Forms to Capture Task Details,
Barcode Scans and Photos
• Each step can be expanded
to allow entry of additional
information via a comment
field
• Optional capture of one or
more 1D or 2D barcodes
• A photo can also be
associated with each step
Complete Unassigned Tasks and Capture
GPS and Work Locations
•A location for all tasks
is attained by either
GPS or user defined
location on the map
•Provision for ad-hoc
unassigned inspections
Supported Field Devices
• Trimble Nomad® G series (all models) running:
– Windows Mobile® 6.0 Classic operating system (or later)
– Firmware version 1.0.3 or later
• Trimble Juno™ SB/SC/SD running:
– Windows Mobile 6.1 Classic operating system (or later)
– GPS firmware version 3.2.5.0.3 or later
• Trimble GeoExplorer® 2008 series (all models) running:
– Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic operating system (or later)
– GPS firmware version 2.11 or later
Trimble® Field Inspector
Desktop Software
Features
•Centralize management of field devices and task assignments
•Interoperability with back-office Esri GIS and ODBC
databases, such as CMMS, CIS or custom datasets
•Simple user interface
•Mobile form configuration
•Field workflow design
•Job creation and assignment
•Map view
Simple Management of Field Devices
and Task Assignments
•Project configuration wizard
•Device setup wizard
•Automated software updates to
the field devices
•Intuitive user interface allowing
user to drag and drop jobs onto
field devices
•Managed data synchronization
Quick and Automated Connectivity
to Back Office Systems
•Simple wizard to connect to back
office GIS, work and asset
management systems
•Built in connectivity to Esri GIS
and ODBC databases
•Simple data import and export
Setup and Configure Task
Assignment Details and Workflows
• Tasks consist of recording
information about the inspection
of, or the work performed on an
asset
• Templates are created where
inspection tasks are grouped and
defined as a checklist
• Checklist(s) are associated to
assets
• There can be multiple checklists
associated to an asset
Group Tasks into Jobs and Assign To
Field Devices
•Tasks are grouped into Jobs
•Jobs are assigned to a particular
field device
•All assets in the job are viewable
in a table
•Map view available to visualize
asset and task assignment and
inspection status
Synchronize Data with Field Devices
• Seamlessly transfer between the Desktop, field device
and/or back office system
• Jobs can be returned to the desktop manually or
automatically via Cellular, WiFi or ActiveSync with
Bluetooth or USB
System Requirements
• Office-side components of the system can be installed on
32-bit or 64-bit office computers
• The system requirements for the different system
components include:
– Communications server:
• Windows Server® 2003 or 2008, including related Internet
Information Services (IIS) components
– Office computer where the system database is stored:
• Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or 2008 any edition (recommended)
– Office computer(s) running the Field Inspector Desktop
software:
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (with SP3) or Windows Vista® (with
SP1) or Windows 7 operating system
Markets & Customers
Utilities
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Electric
Gas
Water
Wastewater
• And Utility Industry
Operations and Maintenance
and Field Service Contractors
Supporting Field Crews Across the Entire
Utility Organization
GM/CEO
Engineering
GIS
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Planning
Design
Mapping
Construction
Operations
• Facility Operations &
Maintenance
• Work Scheduling
• Asset Management
• SCADA / Distribution
Automation
• Regulatory
Compliance
Customer
Service
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Call Center
Billing
Work Dispatch
Smart Metering
Meter Reading
Field Investigations
Typical Utility Organizational Chart
Others
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Fleet
Survey
Water Quality
Inspection
IT
• Application
Development
• IT Infrastructure
• IT Project
Management
Product Positioning
Automating Many Utility Field Activities
Customer Service, Electric & Gas activities
GAS
DISTRIBUTION
CUSTOMER
SERVICES
ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION
1.
Read meter
1.
Read meter
1.
Read meter
2.
Change/repair meter
2.
Change/repair meter
2.
3.
New meter
3.
New meter
Change/repair
meter
4.
Turn-on/off service
4.
Turn-on/off service
3.
New meter
5.
Radio dispatch
5.
Radio dispatch
4.
Turn-on/off service
6.
Water quality (taste/odor)
6.
Pole Inspections
5.
Radio dispatch
7.
High/low pressure
7.
Joint Use
6.
Leak Detection
8.
Leak s
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Substation Maintenance
7.
Cathodic Protection
9.
Delinquents
9.
Vegetation Management
8.
Locates
10.
Audit/re-checks
10.
Locates
9.
Maintenance
11.
Replace stop
11.
Loss Survey
10.
Inspection
12.
Misc. field work orders
12.
Energy Audits
Competitive Advantage
• User configurable handheld forms
• Data interoperability with existing utility GIS, asset and work
management databases
• Hardware and software provided by one vendor
• Choice of Trimble Mapping & GIS hardware (Juno, GeoExplorer
and Nomad® G series handhelds)
• Integrate GPS, barcode scanning, and digital photos
• A price point that allows utility companies to be up and running
cost effectively with small and large deployments
• Scalable from 1 to 100+ and easy to deploy
Questions?
For Additional Information:
Web: www.trimble.com/UFS
Email: warren.eade@ geosystems.co.nz