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Introduction to Trimble® Field Inspector Solution

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

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Introduction to Trimble® Field Inspector Solution

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  1. Introduction to Trimble® Field Inspector Solution Trimble Utilities Field Solutions October 2010

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 PAPER PAPER PAPER PAPER PAPER Assets Lack of access to mission- critical maps & data in the field Large backlog and manual data entry to office IT systems Fragmented office IT systems and inconsistent work processes Inability to plan & schedule work activities (reactive operations) Result: About 2/3 of mobile worker’s day spent on unproductive activities

  5. Benefits and Features • Organizes and manages utility asset maintenance • 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 • 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 • 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

  6. Trimble® Field Inspector Software for Handhelds

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Trimble® Field Inspector Desktop Software

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. Markets & Customers

  23. Utilities Electric Gas Water Wastewater And Utility Industry Operations and Maintenance and Field Service Contractors

  24. Supporting Field Crews Across the Entire Utility Organization GM/CEO Engineering Operations Customer Service Others IT • Fleet • Survey • Water Quality • Inspection • Facility Operations & Maintenance • Work Scheduling • Asset Management • SCADA / Distribution Automation • Regulatory Compliance • Application Development • IT Infrastructure • IT Project Management GIS • Call Center • Billing • Work Dispatch • Smart Metering • Meter Reading • Field Investigations • Planning • Design • Mapping • Construction Typical Utility Organizational Chart

  25. Product Positioning Automating Many Utility Field Activities ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION CUSTOMER SERVICES Read meter Change/repair meter New meter Turn-on/off service Radio dispatch Pole Inspections Joint Use Substation Maintenance Vegetation Management Locates Loss Survey Energy Audits Read meter Change/repair meter New meter Turn-on/off service Radio dispatch Water quality (taste/odor) High/low pressure Leak s Delinquents Audit/re-checks Replace stop Misc. field work orders Customer Service, Electric & Gas activities GAS DISTRIBUTION • Read meter • Change/repair meter • New meter • Turn-on/off service • Radio dispatch • Leak Detection • Cathodic Protection • Locates • Maintenance • Inspection

  26. 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

  27. Questions? For Additional Information: Web: www.trimble.com/UFS Email: warren.eade@ geosystems.co.nz

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