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Pole Track
User's Manual
HPK012 Contractor Kit
7-2-2003

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  • Page 1 Pole Track User’s Manual HPK012 Contractor Kit 7-2-2003...
  • Page 3 This document contains training information specifically designed for the Hayton Systems Pole Track application. Pole Track is designed and licensed by Hayton Systems. Any required changes to this document or the application should be forwarded to Verizon Network Services – Infrastructure Provisioning 3210 Smokey Point Drive #200 This document contains Hayton Systems Confidential and Proprietary Information.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents NTRODUCTION NFORMATION 2.1 Pole Track Kit UICK TART 3.1 Quick Start Installation 3.2 Quick Start Handheld ANDHELD 4.1 Standard Applications 4.2 Scanning Notes 4.3 Entering Text ATE AND PPLICATION TART 7.1 Maintaining the List of Auditors RACKING 8.1 DATA View 8.2 Data View Fields 8.3 Add, Edit, Delete Attachments ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Pole Track Terminal Pole Track operates on the Symbol SPT handheld terminal and uses an operating system based on the Palm III operating system. Pole Track terminals include some standard Palm III “organizer” functions, an integrated bar code scanner, and a GPS module.

  • Page 6: Kit Information

    User’s Manual Hard Carrying Case Quick Start Guide Options: Jazz 150 Power Inverter SPT to Printer Adapter Pole Track © 2003, Hayton Systems Part # HPK012 Comments with slip case with cable for cradle Lithium Ion 9-pin to 25-pin for terminal & cables...

  • Page 7: Parts List

    Parts List The Contractor Kit contains these components. Contact Hayton Systems to reorder components or accessories. H15019 Symbol SPT1800 with 1D Scanner H15009 Power Supply Cord (for Cradle) H15010 Serial/Charging Cable Pole Track © 2003, Hayton Systems H15004 Modem Cradle GPS Adapter (with cable) H15016...

  • Page 8: Repair Procedures

    Repair Procedures Send hardware in need of repair to Hayton Systems for processing. The SPT terminal, modem cradle, and GPS adaptor are the only components considered repairable. All other components are considered as expendable items that are not economical to repair due to their low initial cost. Contact Hayton Systems at (or call 360-403-9194) to begin the repair process.
  • Page 9 Arlington, WA 98223 Pole Track © 2003, Hayton Systems Page 5...

  • Page 10: Quick Start

    Quick Start The quick start section is meant to be a reference on how to use the Pole Track system. The remainder of the manual describes each step in greater detail. Quick Start Installation The Pole Track kit includes all of the parts needed to begin operating. Unpack the kit and follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 11 10. Set the date and time (if they are not correct) by tapping desired “outlined” item on the screen and then selecting the correct settings (See Track & Enter Settings 11. Pull down the drop menu by tapping on the General category in the top right corner of the screen.
  • Page 12 19. If your terminal is an SPT1800*, you must perform the following steps before using Pole Track or GPS Check: a. At the Application Launcher, tap on the Pull Down Menu icon. b. On the App menu, tap on Delete c.

  • Page 13: Quick Start Handheld

    Quick Start Handheld 1. Connect the Pole Track terminal to the server and download all of the application related information (see “Quick Start Installation”). 2. To calibrate (align) the touch screen then follow the on-screen directions. 3. If a new version of the application was loaded then the terminal forces you to enter the initial settings.

  • Page 14: The Handheld Terminal

    The Handheld Terminal Touch screen technology allows you to use the on-screen keypad or hand-enter data using the writing pad (located on the bottom of the screen). Your terminal also comes with some standard “organizer” applications. Application Buttons DATA view is the main data input and edit screen. GRID view acts as a quick reference to view the most pertinent record data.
  • Page 15 Contrast Use this button to adjust the display contrast for your current lighting conditions. Laser This laser scanner reads and decodes bar codes. Do not look Scanner directly into the scanning beam ! On/Off Press this red button to turn the unit on and off. Press and hold the On/Off button to turn the backlight on or off.

  • Page 16: Standard Applications

    Systems support these standard applications. The Verizon server does not backup data from standard applications (you are responsible for backing up your own data). You can use the Palm desktop software provided to allow your PC to communicate with the terminal.

  • Page 17: Entering Text

    Entering Text You can enter information into the data fields in three ways: Scan bar codes using the internal laser scanner • Use the writing pad and hand-enter Graffiti characters • Enter data characters using the pop-up keypad • The custom keypad looks like this: The custom keypad allows you to scroll through the current set of data fields and enter information.

  • Page 18: Set Date And Time

    Set Date and Time When you first turn on the terminal you must calibrate the touch screen and set the date & time. Set Time Set Date In the future you can always adjust the date and time. From the application menu tap the Prefs icon (short for Pref erence s ) in the System category.

  • Page 19: Application Launcher And Restorer

    Application Launcher and Restorer Palm terminals group applications in categories. Tap to display the next application category. The current category name appears in the upper right of the screen. Category menu To load the current Pole Track application place the terminal in the dock and tap Restorer from the System category.

  • Page 20: Start Pole Track And Enter Settings

    Start Pole Track and Enter Settings After Restorer loads a current version of Pole Track you can begin tracking poles. The terminal automatically starts Pole Track after running Restorer . goes to Welcome! Screen. à Select the appropriate region. You cannot change regions if the terminal contains data records (Pole Track displays an error message if you try to do this).

  • Page 21: Maintaining The List Of Auditors

    Maintaining the List of Auditors The Auditors section allows you to maintain the list of auditors. You can add a new auditor, edit an existing auditor, or delete an auditor. When you are finished tap the Settings screen. Delete an Auditor Select the name to delete and tap confirmation prompt prior to deleting an auditor.

  • Page 22: Tracking Pole Assets

    Tracking Pole Assets Use the buttons on the bottom of the terminal to access the DATA and GRID views. DATA View In DATA view you can enter or edit records. DATA view shows all data fields for each record. The number and type of data fields varies depending on the transaction type. The DATA view screen contains the following elements: Pole Track ©...

  • Page 23: Data View Fields

    Data View Fields The GPS module populates this field with the current GPS longitude and latitude. SzClTpYr A summary of the size, class, type, and year fields. Tap this data field to display a new screen that allows you to easily see and enter these four data fields.

  • Page 24: Add, Edit, Delete Attachments

    Add, Edit, Delete Attachments Attachments List This screen shows the list of attachments for the current pole. Tap to the data entry screen. Add or Edit an Attachment to create a new attachment, or to edit an existing attachment. Most data fields use MRU ( M ost R ecently U sed) lists to make data entry faster, easier, and more accurate.

  • Page 25: Utilities

    Utilities This function deletes all the records in the terminal. Pole Track prompts you to confirm the delete before actually deleting the records. GRID view allows you to mark records using a checkbox next to each record line. Tap this button to delete all marked records. You can also use the pull down list in GRID view to mark and unmark records.
  • Page 26 This function allows you to define changes for select records. A screen similar to the Find screen allows you to define the record type to modify. This function also allows you to replace selected data in the records matching the search criteria.

  • Page 27: 10. Gps Check Utility Program

    10. GPS Check Utility Program Use the GPS Check program to cold start the GPS adapter. GPS Check ensures that the adapter can use the satellites to provide accurate positional information. Tap the GPS Check icon on the Application Launcher to run GPS check. GPS Check prompts to ensure that the GPS adapter is securely attached to the terminal, reminds you that the GPS does not function indoors, and cautions that the terminal does not time-out while running GPS Check.

  • Page 28: Appendixa - Graffiti

    Appendix A – Graffiti Pole Track © 2002, Hayton Systems Tap Once to use the shifted characters: ‘ “ & Space Backspace Return Caps Shift Caps Lock Menu Cmd Cursor Left Cursor Right Short Cut Space < > Page 24...

  • Page 29: Appendixb - Data Formats

    Appendix B - Data Formats Abbrev Type Alphabetic Alpha-numeric Anchr Anchors Coordinate Numeric Numeric Owner Radio Buttons Yes/No (list) Simple List (mru) MRU List Pole Track © 2002, Hayton Systems Description These fields accept alphabetic characters. Pole Track converts lowercase letters to uppercase. These fields allow alphabetic, numeric, and some special characters (such as space, period, etc.).

  • Page 30: Pole Header Record

    Pole Header Record These records normally remain the same for a series of pole records. The auditor enters these fields once and the terminal copies these fields to each subsequent pole record. These fields are identified as the pole header since their data normally remains relatively static.

  • Page 31: Pole Details Record

    Pole Details Record Pole Details Field Name Pole Number/ID Foreign Route/Lead Foreign Pole ID GPS Latitude GPS Longitude Pole Size Pole Class Pole Type/Treatment Year (Birthdate) Pole Ownership 1 Pole Ownership 2 Midspan Height Anchors – Verizon Anchors – Power Anchors –...

  • Page 32: Pole Attachment Record

    Pole Attachment Record Pole Attachment Field Name Ownership Company Name Attachment Type Height License No [Guy] Guying Required [Trim] Tree Trim [Tag] VZ Pole Tag [Dual] Dual Pole [1] Attachment Type: The terminal displays and stores the selected value in upper and lower case for improved readability (it also takes less display space).

  • Page 33: Ascii Table

    ASCII Table Dec Hex Char NULL " & Pole Track © 2002, Hayton Systems Char < > Char Page 29...
  • Page 34 Pole Track © 2003, Hayton Systems Page 30...

  • Page 35: Glossary

    The slot of the back of the cradle used to charge a spare battery pack. Conduit A program used to communicate data between a Palm terminal and a host computer (normally a PC). Conduits normally handle synchronizing data between the two computers.
  • Page 36 A way of writing letters, numbers, and special characters that makes it easy for the Palm terminal to recognize and decode. To view Graffiti templates touch the very bottom of the display and drag the stylus to the top of the display.
  • Page 37 Synchronization is the process of integrating data between two systems, Synchron-ization normally a Palm terminal and a PC. You might enter new address on your PC and enter appointments on your Palm terminal. During synchronization the two computers would exchange their differing data. When finished both computers would contain the same set of updated data.

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