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IKE 3
Fieldcraft Guide

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Summary of Contents for IKE 3

  • Page 1 IKE 3 Fieldcraft Guide...
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  • Page 3 Acrobat and Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trade- marks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2015 ike . All rights reserved. IKE3-104-15-12-1.0 IKE 3 Fieldcraft Guide (Dec 2015)
  • Page 4 What Does IKE Do? The IKE is a rugged mobile device that measures locations and dimensions of remote targets. 5.25m 1.75m...
  • Page 5: Turning On And Off

    Turning On and Off Running time ≈ 1 working day Suspend Mode • Instant Start - Memory kept • Suspend time ≈ 2 days • Instant startup Full Power Off 2sec • Full shutdown of IKE • Reboot on start up ≈ 45s...
  • Page 6 Improve Screen Visibility Screen Brightness - Make it brighter Brightness Adjustment Start> Settings> System Tab> Backlight> Brightness Tab> The Glare Shield Blocks sunlight to allow Turn the eyepiece to low screen brightness adjust focus...
  • Page 7: Extra Protection

    Extra Protection Hands Free - Shoulder Strap Extra protection for screen and lenses Add a screen protector to minimise wear Sun visor for camera and laser Stylus holder...
  • Page 8: Gps Performance

    GPS Performance Autonomous IKE Basic Maximum 3D Fix Accuracy*: 3.5m GPS+ IKE Pro/ Solutions Maximum 3D Fix + Accuracy*: 1.5m SBAS+ IKE Pro/ Solutions Maximum SBAS + Accuracy*: <1.0m * Accuracy is CEP - 50% of time Lower = Better...
  • Page 9 GPS Performance SBAS Coverage Map EGNOS WAAS MSAS GAGAN Non-SBAS areas Only use ‘Enable SBAS’ if inside an SBAS coverage area Trees and Buildings will degrade GPS signals Laser in from a clear position...
  • Page 10 Put in ‘Full Power Off’ mode if storing. • Enable Auto Power Off * Start> Settings> System Tab> Power> Advanced Tab> * Puts IKE into ‘Suspend’ mode after a preset time. • Turn off the keypad backlight Start> Settings> System Tab> Backlight>...
  • Page 11 Using IKE Handheld Improve your handheld stability - Find the balance point Squeeze the Button So that IKE doesn’t move when capturing data... Squeeze the capture Button Support the IKE with your hand...
  • Page 12 Getting the Best Measurements Keep the IKE center still. Use a low magnetic signature tripod for the best measurements. Movement adds error Tripod • Best Stability • Hands free operation...
  • Page 13 Keep away from large steel objects to minimize magnetic interference Big objects require more space When to Calibrate Month Once a month Travel How to Calibrate Instructions on the calibration process can be found by clicking the Compass Calibration icon on your IKE unit.
  • Page 14 Distance 15.7M make sure you are hitting it Too Low Distance PDOP 15.7M Bearing GPS Fix 105.3°T 3D Fix Poles Left of Pole On Target Right of Pole Distance Distance Distance 134.9M 16.5M 137.6M Use the live laser distance as a guide.
  • Page 15 Over Head Line Clearance Use the ‘Missing Line’ tool to find the minimum tree-wire clearance. Pick the furthest extent of the tree Track up and down the wire. Use the real time overlay to find the shortest missing line distance. 1.8m 2.1m 2.1m...
  • Page 16 Span Height The target base Aim at a point on the point is obstructed same level Water can be difficult to laser Use this point on the bank.
  • Page 17: Missing Line

    Missing Line Some thin objects are difficult to target Measure the width using solid ground points 3 Shot Height You can’t see the base Use the first shot to capture a point at the same level...
  • Page 18 Improve Your Photos Manual Exposure Adjustment Back lighting can cause difficulties with exposure. Choose the exposure level that best meets your needs Darker Lighter Recapture the image with the new exposure setting.
  • Page 19 Measurement Overlays Overlay Position Wait until the measurement overlay is positioned correctly before taking the photo. For best results use the tripod Compose your photos Adjust the camera position to ensure the measurement is completely within the photo.
  • Page 20 Automatically advances to the next field in the form. You can always get back to the form by tapping ‘cancel’ Turn off the camera review in IKE Settings Select ‘Display for X second(s)’ Slider all the way left The camera will no longer ask to review and...
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  • Page 24 For more information, contact us on support@ikegps.com, or visit our website www.ikegps.com ike Corporate Headquarters ike US Headquarters Level One, 42 Adelaide Road 350 Interlocken Blvd., Suite 250 Wellington 6021, New Zealand Broomfield, CO 80021 USA office: +64 4 382 8064...