SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ:
TRMB) announced today the release of its AFC Mapper App, a free,
standalone Web and mobile app that can run on the latest version of
the Trimble® Unity software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution for
managing critical water utility assets and field operations. The
AFC Mapper App is designed to leverage technologies from Trimble,
AMERICAN Flow Control (AFC) 2D barcodes and Esri to automate
mapping and asset management of hydrants, valves and related water
network assets, using Android- or IOS-based smartphones and tablets
or Trimble handhelds. AMERICAN Flow Control, who manufactures the
American-Darling and Waterous fire hydrant brands, is one of the
largest and most well respected fire hydrant companies in the
utility industry. Trimble Unity AFC Mapper App enables utilities to
collect data in a single solution and bridge the gap between
disparate information captured separately during construction,
as-built mapping and on-going maintenance management of water
infrastructure.
Trimble Unity is a GIS-centric cloud and mobile platform with a
variety of individual apps and tools for supporting smart water
management. The software focuses on workflow and business process
improvement, and provides the added benefit of making information
available for decision making and regulatory compliance.
"The AFC Mapper App enables water utilities to utilize a 'Bring
Your Own Device' (BYOD) approach to leverage their existing
smartphones and tablets in the field," said Rami Naber, product manager for Trimble Water. "Using the AFC Mapper App,
utilities can gather detailed and accurate data during the
installation and repair of assets in the field—providing critical
information for smarter asset management, daily operations and
field work management. It enables customers to reduce operating
costs and improve productivity by providing data to track asset
performance while making information available to field crews on
their mobile devices. AFC Mapper puts the tools for efficient data
collection and asset management into the hands of field personnel
in the most convenient form."
Using AFC Mapper, utility field personnel can scan and record
AFC 2D barcodes that are attached to hydrants and valves using a
smartphone's or tablet's internal camera. This information
automatically populates preconfigured AFC hydrant and valve data
collection forms with the AFC detailed manufacturing specifications
for quick and simple data entry. Additional photos can be taken and
attached to the data collection forms. If equipped, the GPS
position can then be captured by the phone or tablet's internal GPS
receiver, with a typical accuracy of 3 meters or higher. If greater
accuracy is needed, the application provides an option to connect
via Bluetooth to Trimble high-accuracy GNSS receivers such as the
Trimble R1 and R2 receivers to achieve up to centimeter level
accuracy.
Scanning the AFC 2D barcodes puts extensive, detailed
information and specifications covering the equipment into the
hands of utility field personnel and contractors, enabling them to
view asset specifications, manufacturing information, torque
values, repair procedures and other data on the spot, increasing
efficiency and reducing accidental damage during installation and
maintenance.
AFC customers can sign up now to start using Trimble Unity AFC
Mapper. Visit: http://www.trimblewater.com/afc-mapper.html to
learn more.
About Trimble's Water Division
Trimble's Water Division specializes in field and office
solutions for GIS mapping and work management, field data
collection, design and inspection, and network management for
water, wastewater and stormwater utilities, manufacturers and
service providers around the world. Trimble's solutions integrate
advanced positioning, sensors and mapping technologies with
software and hardware to automate utility mapping, design,
construction and field operations, enabling increased productivity,
enhanced regulatory compliance and improved customer service and
response.
In 2015, Trimble acquired Telog Instruments, Inc., which now
operates as a Trimble company within the Trimble Water Division.
Telog Instruments was founded in 1984 and is an industry leader in
wireless water infrastructure monitoring and management sensors and
software solutions.
For more information about Trimble's Water solutions,
visit: www.TrimbleWater.com.
For more information about Telog Instruments,
visit: www.telog.com.
About Trimble
Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering
products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds.
Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data
analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety
and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise
lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are
transforming a broad range of industries such as agriculture,
construction, geospatial and transportation and logistics. For more
information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit:
www.trimble.com.
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