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

Lack ofaccess tomission-

critical maps& data

in the field

Fragmentedoffice IT systemsand inconsistentwork processes

Inability to plan & schedulework activities

(reactive operations)

Largebacklog andmanual data

entry to officeIT systems

Multiple, manual paper-based work processes

PAPER PAPERPAPER

PAPERPAPER

Result: About 2/3 of mobile worker’s day spent on unproductive activities

Result: About 2/3 of mobile worker’s day spent on unproductive activities

Customers

AssetsPAPER

Largely manual, paper-based processes result in substantial inefficiencies, high costs and poor service

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

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

• 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

Group Tasks into Jobs and Assign To Field Devices

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• Electric• Gas• Water• Wastewater

• And Utility Industry Operations and Maintenance and Field Service Contractors

Supporting Field Crews Across the Entire Utility Organization

Typical Utility Organizational Chart

GM/CEO

Customer Service

Engineering Operations Others

GIS• Fleet• Survey• Water Quality• Inspection

• Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Work Scheduling• Asset Management• SCADA / Distribution

Automation• Regulatory

Compliance

• Planning• Design• Mapping• Construction

• Call Center• Billing• Work Dispatch• Smart Metering• Meter Reading• Field Investigations

IT• Application

Development• IT Infrastructure• IT Project

Management

1. Read meter

2. Change/repair meter

3. New meter

4. Turn-on/off service

5. Radio dispatch

6. Leak Detection

7. Cathodic Protection

8. Locates

9. Maintenance

10. Inspection

GASDISTRIBUTION

1. Read meter

2. Change/repair meter

3. New meter

4. Turn-on/off service

5. Radio dispatch

6. Pole Inspections

7. Joint Use

8. Substation Maintenance

9. Vegetation Management

10. Locates

11. Loss Survey

12. Energy Audits

ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION

Customer Service, Electric & Gas activitiesCustomer Service, Electric & Gas activities

Product Positioning Automating Many Utility Field Activities

1. Read meter

2. Change/repair meter

3. New meter

4. Turn-on/off service

5. Radio dispatch

6. Water quality (taste/odor)

7. High/low pressure

8. Leak s

9. Delinquents

10. Audit/re-checks

11. Replace stop

12. Misc. field work orders

CUSTOMER SERVICES

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/UFSEmail: warren.eade@ geosystems.co.nz