ProCP Dig Inspector

This data logger application uses a hand-held data logger for the information-intensive task of gathering data at a pipeline excavation. This application bundle includes a rugged PocketPC with full keyboard, a ruggedized 8 MegaPixel digital camera with wireless connectivity (the Ricoh 500SE), MCM’s own Wireless Connectivity Digital Voltmeter (BTDVM), a GPS adapter, a noise reducing headset and Nuance’s Dragon Naturally Speaking speech-to-text software to dramatically ease the data gathering process at the excavation site. The data logger software is built to order; adapting the program to your own internal procedures and criteria.

Key features and Benefits

• Compatible with ProActive . part of the capabilities of the Anomaly object in the database.
• Tracks excavation location by both GPS and pipeline linear measurement.
• Provides flexible data entry for Wall Thickness, Coating Thickness, Coating Defects, Corrosion, Stress Cracking and third-party damage observations.
• Flexible audio note taking using wind/highway noise-reducing headset. Recordings can be transcribed into text in ProActive and are also kept in the ProActive database for replay at a future time.
• Compatible with Ricoh Caplio 500SE Wireless Connectivity GPS Camera which takes excellent close-up shots of corrosion. Pictures can be previewed on the handheld screen before being saved to the database. The Intermec hand-held also has a low resolution camera which can be convenient when taking situational shots of the site. All photographs are tagged with their GPS coordinates, Dig Identifier and date/time.
• Provides tracking for chemical and biological samples.
• Data items for all the Pipe-to-Soil potentials, Soil Resistivity readings, Depth of Cover and pH taken at the site.
• Tracks all remediation activities taken during the pipeline excavation.

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