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Visit http://ikegps.com/ike-4/ for software updates • manuals • tutorials • videos IKE 4 user manual...
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X what’s in the box X IKE 4 system overview X system setup X IKE 4 tripod X IKE Field – how it works IKE Ofice X IKE Field X IKE 4 user manual...
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the IKE 4 Your IKE 4 is a location-based measuring solution that will greatly increase your productivity when undertaking utility asset management surveys and related measurements. The IKE 4 integrates a digital camera, compass, laser range inder, mobile computer, and precision GPS.
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(not shown) A SIM card and SD card are not included. The IKE 4 device is IMPORTANT: designed to be used with the IKE Tripod. It should not be used while being held by hand or placed close to the user’s body.
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IKE 4 system overview Plan Design a form or import a Spida Client ile Capture Make measurements and capture data in your forms using the IKE Field device Upload Upload data to IKE Ofice over Wi-Fi Use Photo Measure in IKE Ofice to measure...
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IKE 4 documentation IKE 4 setup guide A guide to getting started with your IKE ield device IKE 4 user manual (this guide) The most comprehensive A-Z guide to using your IKE device IKE 4 ieldcraft guide How to get the best results from your IKE, tips and tricks to improve performance, accuracy,...
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IKE 4 tripod Your device is designed to be used with the IKE 4 tripod, which provides a stable platform to obtain the most accurate results when measuring objects such as target poles and wires. The tripod has a low magnetic signature that will not affect the IKE device’s compass, which helps provide accurate...
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1. Sign in to the application with the same email and password as you used for IKE Ofice. This user information will be saved, so the next time the application is opened it will already be logged in to the most recent account. IKE 4 user manual...
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On position. Choose a Bluetooth device Data usage — touch Data usage to check daily • and total data usage. Default is OVERVIEW. Touch Wi-Fi to view app usages. Touch available monthly segments to compare across time. IKE 4 user manual...
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• More — Touch More to access • Airplane mode • Tethering & portable hotspot • • Cellular networks IKE 4 user manual...
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For extended Internet coverage, use a standard AT&T SIM card, or a micro or nano card with an adapter, in the IKE SIM card slot under the battery. Refer to IKE 4 Training Module 4 for further details. IKE 4 user manual...
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• Adaptive brightness • Sleep Change the Brightness level for easy viewing. Adjust the Adaptive brightness, depending on the light in your environment. Change the Sleep mode setting to save battery life during periods of inactivity. IKE 4 user manual...
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3. Touch Settings. Now you can change • the Date Format • the Measurement Unit. 4. Touch Date Format to choose between MM/dd/yyyy and dd/MM/yyyy formats. 5. Touch Measurement Unit to choose between feet and meters. IKE 4 user manual...
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1. To create a job, navigate to the My Jobs screen. 2. Touch the orange plus icon 3. Enter the name of the Job. 4. Touch ATTACH FORM. When connected to the Internet, the page will automatically check for available updated and new forms. IKE 4 user manual...
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5. Tap DOWNLOAD to download the latest forms. When forms are downloaded, you have access to them, even without Internet connectivity. 6. Select the form you want to use. IKE 4 user manual...
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Wi-Fi connectivity in the ield, you will be able to receive form updates. 8. The My Jobs screen shows all of the jobs on the device. Select the Job you wish to work on to proceed. IKE 4 user manual...
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9. Now you are ready to start collecting form data. button to create your irst collection. Tap the 10. You can enter data directly into the on-screen form and use tools to make measurements. Anything with a plus button can be repeated multiple times. IKE 4 user manual...
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11. Tap the next to equipment sub-form to start collecting data about that attachment. 12. When you have collected all of the information about the equipment, click the done button at the top right. IKE 4 user manual...
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Tap the Back icon to go back to the Job screen. 14. The Job screen shows all of the collections you have made for this job in both a list and on a map. Tapping the down arrow next to a collection shows a summary. IKE 4 user manual...
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16. Tapping the Map tab shows your collections for this job on a map. 17. Tapping the will take you to the form screen to add another collection. 18. Tapping on the location balloon will take you to that collection. IKE 4 user manual...
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After uploading, the job is paired with an orange, uploaded circle. Now you can view the job in IKE Ofice. After uploading your iles, we recommend exiting the IKE Field app prior to powering down the IKE device. IKE 4 user manual...
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2. For the Local GPS position tool, the current accuracy shows the expected accuracy of the position. Pressing START begins averaging GPS data over 30 seconds to get the best accuracy. Try not to move or cover the device during this process. IKE 4 user manual...
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3. Counting down 4. Location captured. The green pin on the map shows the location captured. The blue dot shows your current location. IKE 4 user manual...
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Note: you can zoom in using the slider on the right to help with aiming Note: tapping on different areas of the camera will change the brightness/focus, like a standard Android camera. IKE 4 user manual...
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Point to Point 1. Aim at the irst target and capture when the crosshair turns green. 2. Aim at the second target and capture when the crosshair turns green. IKE 4 user manual...
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3. The distance and bearing from Point A to Point B are calculated. 4. Click RETAKE if you’re not satisied with your results. IKE 4 user manual...
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Point to Point 1. Aim at the wire, wait for the crosshair to turn green and tap the capture button. 2. Use the orange guide arrows to locate the position directly below the wire. IKE 4 user manual...
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3. When the arrows disappear and both the crosshair and the height measurement area turn green, tap the capture button. 4. The results screen shows the height of the wire and a photo with the crosshair. IKE 4 user manual...
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1. Aim at the pole with the crosshair. 2. Ensure the guideline that runs down the whole screen matches the angle of the pole. 3. When the crosshair is green tap the blue capture button at the bottom of the screen. IKE 4 user manual...
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When signing into IKE Ofice for the irst time use the admin login and password provided by ikeGPS. Enter these details, then click LOGIN. IKE Ofice tools On the left side of the IKE Ofice page are the various IKE Oice tool tabs: •...
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• Pole ID (B) • Date and time of collection (C) • Thumbnail sets of collection captures (D) • More information (E) Clicking on a right arrow for more information shows you that pole’s complete information. IKE 4 user manual...
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The Jobs screen shows all the data uploaded from the IKE 4 device to the speciic account. Jobs are displayed chronologically, based on the date they were collected. To access the jobs, click Jobs. By selecting a Job name, the job’s summary appears.
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True Size capture • • Sub-forms This data is shaped by form creation and ield data collection. Therefore, it is very important to be mindful of requirements when creating forms, via the IKE Ofice Forms tab. IKE 4 user manual...
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To access the forms, click Forms. By selecting a form’s edit button, the Form menu appears, and you can Test a new form against a pole, to ensure you have all the necessary information for pole-loading analysis. IKE 4 user manual...
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IKE Ofice quick guide logging in When signing into IKE Ofice for the irst time use the admin login and password provided by ikeGPS. Enter these details, then click LOGIN. managing accounts 1. To add a new user, click on...
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2. Enter the user details, then click create. 3. When the conirmation message appears, copy the login details (username and password) and pass them on to the user. Click to close the window. IKE 4 user manual...
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) to the right of the account and select the option required. summary screen The summary screen shows the most recently uploaded collections and jobs. From here you can navigate to an individual job or collection. To access the summary, click Summary. IKE 4 user manual...
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Note: It is important to set up the Internet connection to access your forms, especially the irst time using the network. 1. To create a form, click on Forms then on IKE 4 user manual...
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2. Select the type of form you want to create. If you have a client.json ile from ikeGPS, you can select Import SPIDACalc Client ile create a form speciically to be used with SPIDACalc. To create a form from scratch, select New Blank Form.
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The created forms are displayed as shown below. jobs and collections To display all the jobs collected for your organisation, click Jobs. IKE 4 user manual...
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Selecting a job shows all of the collections for that job. Selecting an individual collection (>) will show all of the data collected on the form. IKE 4 user manual...
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Mousing over an image shows a menu that allows you to view or go to Photo Measure Selecting a view shows a summary of the capture, including the photo, location and measurement details. Click outside the image to close the image. IKE 4 user manual...
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1. Set the base of the pole by clicking on the photo near the bottom of the pole. 2. Select the irst orange link on the right. IKE 4 user manual...
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• To edit the name of the marker on photo, double click on it. • To save your measurements, click [save icon]. • To go back to the collection screen, click [X icon] • To delete all measurements on the photo, click [trashcan icon]. IKE 4 user manual...
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An individual collection can be exported to KML, JSON, Print (PDF) or to SPIDACalc format. Multiple collections can also be exported, by checkmarking them. IKE 4 user manual...
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