620-02830 Annotate PLS User Guide MS-105-14-07-2.2.pdf

user guide Annotate PLS

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This document will guide you through: •  Setting up your Annotate PLS system. •  Capturing field Data. •  Transferring data from the MapSight to your PC. •  Building a 3D model. •  Exporting to PLS-POLE.

Introduction Annotate PLS will greatly increase your productivity when undertaking pole surveys from photos captured with MapSight. This data allows you to create 3D models for use Power Line Systems Inc. PLS-POLE software*.

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* PLS-POLE software is not included as part of Annotate PLS. It is assumed that PLS-POLE has been licensed and installed. Please visit www.powerlinesystems.com for more info. ** Annotate PLS works in conjunction with the standard MapSight desktop software. Find the MapSight desktop software and associated user guide at www.gemapsight.com/support .

•  MapSight is a location-based measuring device •  Using your Annotate PLS package you can quickly

o  Collect geo-located pole photos. o  Measure wire span heights, even across busy roads. o  Determine wire clearances from vegetation and buildings. o  Make accurate attachment height measurements from photos **. o  Create accurate 3D models from PLS standard components and export straight into PLS-POLE.

Photo in the field Build a 3D wireframe model Export to PLS-POLE

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Annotate PLS, System Overview Diagram

Configure MapSight

Capture Data

Download

Process photos in Annotate PLS

•  Make custom Forms in MapSight desktop •  Deploy onto the MapSight

•  Capture pole photos and measure poles in the office •  Understand MapSight workflow è page 11

•  Use MapSight desktop to move files from the MapSight to PC è page 16

•  Generate PLS models using MapSight photos è page 21

•  Export to PLS-POLE with one button-press è page 29

Inspect Report Data •  View data in MapSight

desktop as CSV/KMZ/JPG/SHP/DWG è page 18

System Setup •  Download and Install Software from the MapSight website è page 4

Sample Forms: Sample Forms have been preloaded,

so you can go outside and start collecting data. è page 10

Export to PLS-POLE

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Microsoft ActiveSync or Mobile Device Center- Programs necessary for connection to the PC. Some systems will already have these preloaded. If not, you will need to install one (ActiveSync for XP or Windows Mobile Device Center for Windows 8, 7 or Vista). Google Earth - desktop your data and measurements by clicking on their location on aerial photographs PLS-POLE – For 3D pole models, use MapSight data with Power Line Systems PLS-POLE software. Go to www.powerlinesystems.com/products.html

MapSight Software

System Setup

MapSight desktop – MapSight desktop makes file transfer from your MapSight device simple. Customise and deploy forms directly to your MapSight device and generate various file types from captured data. Make accurate pole measurements from photos and save marked-up photos.

Annotate PLS – Make accurate 3D pole models from photos and export directly into PLS-POLE.

MapSight tools – The on-board measuring tools for your MapSight. Your device has been shipped with the latest factory software - your installed version shows on the MapSight device main screen. However the team at MapSight are regularly making product improvements. To get the latest software releases with new tools, features and enhancements, regularly visit the www.gemapsight.com/support page.

IMPORTANT: The following software is required to use your MapSight. Download from www.gemapsight.com/support

Additional software

MapSight User Guide – the most comprehensive A-Z guide to using your MapSight device.

MapSight Fieldcraft Guide - How to get the best results from your MapSight, tips and tricks to improve performance, accuracy, and productivity

MapSight Documentation

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Rear - Communications module

Front - Data capture module

MapSight – How It Works

1.  Touchscreen/LCD display 2.  Four-way directional button 3.  Enter button 4.  Power button 5.  Digital Camera 6.  Laser Rangefinder 7.  USB data transfer port 8.  Power port

Distance to pole

GPS Location of user

Photo is taken at the same time

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GPS Location of pole 7 5 6 8


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Navigating on MapSight


We strongly recommend using a MapSight Low Magne:c Signature Tripod, which provides a stable pla?orm, so you can obtain the most accurate results.

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•  Additional stabilization makes it much easier to target poles and wires. •  Minimise movement, ensure accurate measurements. •  The MapSight low magnetic signature tripod has no effect on the MapSight compass.

IMPORTANT: A normal tripod will introduce errors in target position and measurements.

MapSight Tripod

Tip: To ensure accuracy we recommend that you perform a compass calibration after air travel with your MapSight or before starting intensive measuring work.


Minimize measurement inaccuracies by following these simple guidelines

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Minimise measurement inaccuracies by following these simple guidelines

Measuring the Location of a Pole

•  Minimal effect of compass error •  Minimal GPS Shadow

Most accurate method

Best compromise between magnetic error and GPS shadow

•  Placing any GPS too close to the pole obstructs GPS signals, reducing accuracy.

Pole GPS shadow

Reduced GPS signal due to the shadow of the pole.

•  Magnetic interference affects compass accuracy

•  Keep away from large magnetic objects, e.g. cars, steel fences.

Distance / Compass error

Compass error as a result of magnetic interference

Error increases with distance

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Safer, more efficient workflow

The Old Collection Method •  Two person collection •  A complicated route with numerous road

crossings

Using MapSight allows you to effectively plan and simplify your field data collection routes, improving safety and collection efficiency.

The MapSight Collection Method •  Single person collection •  A simplified, safer route that minimizes

road crossing

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Sample Forms MapSight desktop comes with a number of Sample Forms to get you up and running quickly and learn the basics of the system. Some of these sample forms are used in this training document for as examples for the below scenarios. Use MapSight desktop to deploy these forms to your MapSight unit and get used to the MapSight workflow and then build your own forms.

Capture Data

Field Tips •  Fully charge your MapSight unit before use. •  Practice on close by poles before venturing too far. For further tips see the MapSight Fieldcraft guide.

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PLS Pole Audit Primary Photo – PLS Pole Assessment Pic

Pole ID

PLS Aux Pole Pic Auxiliary Photo - Secondary PLS Photo/s

Capture Data

•  Must photograph the full length pole •  ID number entered

•  Must have top of pole – this is the reference point (the pole base is optional).

•  A closer photo of the top of the pole can provide greater detail.

•  GPS location links the photo to primary photo

Collection Route Planning – Plan ahead To gain adequate pole data it is best to capture several photos of a pole from different angles (primary and Auxiliary photos). The order in which the photos are captured is not important, photos are linked using the pole location data. In some cases you may find it is best to capture an auxiliary photo prior to a primary Additional information can be added to pole photos using text forms, such as pole ID numbers etc.

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Capture Data


Tip: Rename the job on your MapSight by selecting the ‘Job’ box and entering in a job name.

1.  Open the ‘PLS Pole Audit’ form

3.  Aim at the pole, ensure: •  The crosshairs hit the pole •  The vertical guide is aligned •  The entire pole is visible in the photo. 4.  Tap ‘Next’ to capture.

Tip: Tasks can be completed in any order. Mandatory tasks are shown with a Star.

2.  Select the ‘PLS Pole Audit’ Task

The ‘PLS pole Audit’ and ‘Auxiliary PLS Pic’ tasks both utilise the ‘True Size PLS’ tool. This tool

captures ‘known-scale’ photographs for accurate post-measurement.

Tip: Use the ‘Targeting Thin Objects’ technique to ensure correct targeting. See the MapSight Fieldcraft Guide for more info .

Sample Form – PLS Pole Audit Full PLS Pole photo – A single top-to-bottom photo of the pole.

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8.  Now both tasks have been completed tap ‘Save’.

5.  If satisfied with the picture tap ‘Next’.

Tip: Use the green ‘back’ arrow if you want to redo the previous step.

7.  Enter the Pole ID and tap ‘OK’.

6.  Select ‘Pole ID’.

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Capture Data


1.  Open the ‘PLS Aux Pole Pic’ form

Note: The Job name is retained from the previous task.

2.  Select the ‘Auxiliary PLS Pic’ task

Note: It is not necessary to capture the base of the pole on auxiliary photos.

3.  Capture the same pole as photographed in the first PLS Pole Audit form (from a different angle) again ensuring:

•  The crosshairs hit the pole •  The vertical guide is aligned 4.  Tap ‘Next’ to capture.

Sample Form – Auxiliary Photos Add auxiliary PLS Pole Photos to improve detail – these may be taken at any stage as GPS location is used to tie them together. It can be a close up photo of the top of the pole to enhance detail.

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5.  If satisfied with the picture tap ‘Next’.

6.  Tap ‘Save’.

Repeat the ‘PLS Aux Pole Pic’ task from different viewing angles

as many time as you feel necessary to obtain enough data.

(3 photos are generally enough)

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1.  Plug in the USB & power cables

2.  Wait for Windows to discover the MapSight*

3.  Start MapSight desktop

4.  Import the Data from your MapSight

5.  Data will be copied onto the PC The data is copied to the Data Folder specified in MapSight desktop Tools > Se3ngs.

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* Windows should automatically find the MapSight on plugging in the USB cable, however if your PC fails to find the device it may be necessary to download additional Microsoft Windows connection software, either Windows Mobile Device Center or Windows ActiveSync. See www.gemapsight.com/support.

If using Windows Mobile Device Center, click ‘Connect without setting up your device’

Click ‘Import Jobs’

Select the ‘Reports’ Tab

Check ‘Sample Job’ and tap ‘OK’

Download - Move files from the MapSight to PC


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1.  Locate your job in the ‘Imported Jobs’ panel

Generate Reports in MapSight desktop

2.  Select your desired file format and click on the desired report

MapSight desktop automatically: •  generates the folder structure for the current job within the MapSight desktop Data folder •  creates Generated Reports based on the configuration settings - Tools > Settings > Reports or manually using the Generate Reports

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Report Data

NOTE: To include pole attachment data, simply regenerate the reports after performing your measurements

KMZ - Google Earth

CSV – Spreadsheet (or database import)

In MapSight desktop Reports tab double click on the .kmz file

By clicking on the Pole icon in Google Earth you can view the associated JPG photo along with other captured data

Double-click the .csv file to view as a spreadsheet


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Report Data


PDF - Adobe

TWZ - GeoPDF

In MapSight desktop Reports tab double click on the .pdf file

Double click the .twz file to create a GeoMark for viewing in a GeoPDF

By clicking on the arrow in the GeoPDF you can view the associated JPG photo


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Report Data


SHP – Shapefiles

FieldSmart View

In MapSight desktop Reports tab double click on the .shp file

This feature is for those users of GE’s MapFrame FieldSmart product Please contact [email protected] if you would like to learn more about this feature.

By clicking on the icon you can view the associated attribute information from the shapefile



•  Annotate PLS is created for users that are familiar with Power Line System’s PLS-POLE product. •  If you are not an experienced PLS-POLE user, we strongly advise you to first familiarize your self with PLS-POLE before starting with Annotate

PLS. •  Annotate PLS is used to add components (constructed in PLS-POLE) to calibrated photos. Providing a quick accurate technique for importing

existing pole components for analysis. •  To edit/add specific components in your PLS Library, it is necessary to do so in PLS-POLE software.

Check the location of PLS-POLE libraries Important - It is critical that the PLS-POLE libraries are set up in the default location before starting with Annotate PLS. If libraries are not in the default location, Annotate PLS will not load the libraries correctly.

Annotate PLS – Introduction

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Before opening the photos, ensure the PLS pole libraries have been set up correctly (in their default location) in PLS-POLE.

•  PLS Pole Libraries – ensure all installed •  Set Preferences •  Load pic •  Add components

•  Pole •  Cross-arm

•  Pole material •  Type

•  Add reference point. Top

•  Set base – embedment depth- click arrows/drag

•  Add auxiliary photos •  photos loaded are within a 5 meter radius •  Add reference points from the photos(top of pole) •  Edit perspective angle for each photo •  Export wireframe model for PLS – click the PLS Pole button

•  Open in PLS Pole •  Illustration of photo changing between angles

Tool Bar

Photo Frame Zoom Window

Properties Panel

Process photos in Annotate PLS

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1.  Before opening an photo, set the preferences – Units: Imperial or Metric. 2.  Nearby photo Threshold – adjusts the radius which is searched when adding additional nearby photos.

3.  Create a new project.

•  PLS Pole Libraries – ensure all installed •  Set Preferences •  New project •  Set reference point •  Add components

•  Pole •  Cross-arm

•  Pole material •  Type

•  Add reference point. Top

•  Set base – embedment depth- click arrows/drag

•  Add auxiliary photos •  photos loaded are within a 5 meter radius •  Add reference points from the photos(top of pole) •  Edit perspective angle for each photo •  Export wireframe model for PLS – click the PLS Pole button

•  Open in PLS Pole •  Illustration of photo changing between angles

4.  Browse to the MapSight desktop PLS Pole data folder* and select a primary ‘PLS Pole Audit’ photo collected earlier.

*See MapSight desktop Tools>Settings if unsure on the location.

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5.  Add a pole component, set the reference point at the top of the pole.

*Available menu items dependant on library contents from PLS Pole

7.  Select the pole type from the dropdown menu The base point on the photo adjusts with the length of the pole type.

6.  In the pole properties window, Select the pole material from the dropdown menu. *

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9.  Add a Cross-arm and select the mounting point on the pole.

*Available menu items dependant on library contents from PLS Pole

8.  Adjust the base point of the overlaid pole using the up/down arrow keys and the Zoom window for fine tuning.

10. Change the angle of the Cross Arm to align with the photo by altering the Azimuth angle.

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11. Add a brace to the Cross-arm and connect to the pole.

12. Assign the brace type.

13. Add Auxiliary photos – Select photo> Add Nearby photos.

Tip: nearby photos are selected using the location radius tolerance as set up in Annotate preferences.

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14. Locate the PLS Aux Pole Pic folder and select the enclosed photos folder.

15. All ‘Auxiliary PLS Pic’ photos (within the specified position tolerance radius) are added to the project.

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16. Add a reference point at the top of the pole for each photo.

When the reference point is added, the pole wireframe is shown on the photo. Fine tune the Azimuth to get the best overall fit .

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18. Ensure the PLS-POLE dongle is installed and export the photos to PLS-POLE.

19. The model will open automatically in PLS Pole.

17. Save the project.

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20.  In PLS-POLE, as you rotate the pole view, the background photo will change depending on the viewing angle.

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21. Load frame

If the pole is similar to others it is possible to save the pole as a Frame template which can be inserted as a base model into other projects.

1.  Using the model from earlier, select all components you want to save in the Frame template.

2.  Using the select tool, either drag a rectangle over all the components, or hold ‘Ctrl’ and select individual components (components appearing in red are selected).

3.  Click Save framing and save the file as ‘SamplePole.ifrm’

Create a Framing Template

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4.  Create a new project, and open an photo of another pole from the same job. 5.  Rather than starting a new pole from nothing, load the

framing from the last pole.

6.  Click ‘Load Framing’ and open the ‘SamplePole.ifrm’ file created earlier.

7.  Place the wireframe pole using the top point as a reference.

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8.  Adjust the Base Point and Azimuth angles as in the earlier pole Audit task.

9.  Edit the pole , add components and adjust where necessary for best fit .

10. Add any additional photos and complete the model as earlier.

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By customising your workflow using MapSight desktop, speed up and get the best results for your application. For information on how to create custom forms see the MapSight User Guide

If you have any difficulties using ikeGPS software or need further information please contact [email protected] for assistance.

Measure attachment heights in photos Photos collected using the MapSight ‘True Size PLS’ tool, can be also be opened and measured using MapSight desktop. See the MapSight User Guide on www.gemapsight.com/support.

Custom Forms

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