It’s the final issue of Mensura for 2018 which means we’ve featured some great new releases from Intergeo and also a case study that’s a bit different. This one looks at why service and support are vital elements in any purchasing decision concerning technical equipment.

Issue 20 covers:

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For over a year now, our Trimble monitoring system in Huntingdon has been running faultlessly using the Settop M1 communications hub connected to a Trimble Autolock Total Station.

With this setup, the data is transmitted via SIM to a PC running Trimble’s T4D monitoring software which publishes the data to a web portal. The engineer can then log-in and manage projects from anywhere, and even view the site live through an easy to configure webcam service like the one we have just installed on our KOREC demonstration system.

The M1 up and running in Huntingdon so we took the opportunity to have a QA session on this topic with the Monitoring Solutions Trimble Regional Sales Manager EMEA, Alberto Bushell:

What does the M1 setup entail?
AB: The Settop M1 Monitoring Controller is an all-in-one device. Next to incorporated communication options like cellular modem, Wifi and Bluetooth, it is a router, a remote switch and a device server at the same time. Only one central power supply is required and all cable connections between different hardware devices become obsolete. It also includes the auto-start functionality that requires a specific cable between device server and total station if no Settop M1 is used. Reduced cables and hardware together with the nice web interface of the Settop M1 ensure an easy set up.

Aside from a simplified setup, what other benefits does the M1 bring?
AB: It can control the total station and ensures rounds are measured even in case there is a temporary drop in communication to Trimble 4D Control. Due to its large onboard memory it is able to buffer round information during communications outages. It works seamlessly with Trimble 4D Control software and guarantees full data integrity. The communication to Trimble 4D Control software can be established via a secured cloud service connection (IST Connect). This is especially beneficial if there is no static IP address for the Settop M1 available.

What would be the two main system priorities for the monitoring end user and how can the M1 contribute to these needs?
AB: Reliability: Monitoring operations require reliable solutions, the M1 ensures 24/7 operations during years and, in case of network failure, it can store data for weeks for later use in T4D.
Ease of installation: This plug&play solution offers an advantage on difficult installation environments and shorter intervention periods in areas with dense traffic.

Trimble offers many monitoring systems but what would you recommend for a good all round remote, real-time system?
AB: This really depends on the project, and what the customer needs. A real-time monitoring system would usually include Trimble 4D Control (T4D) realtime monitoring software which can take data from a range of Trimble Total Stations, GNSS receivers and geotechnical sensors like crack gauges and tilt sensors from a number of different manufacturers. The data from total stations can be received via radio (ideal on some compact construction sites where radio comms work well) or Settop M1 total station controller (if the instrument is too far away from the PC running T4D to use radios). If its remote, I would suggest a Settop M1 controlling a Trimble S7, S9 or the new S5Ti-M running alongside T4D. If additional sensors are required, we can scale the solution to suit.

If you could have three words to describe the M1, what would they be?
Comprehensive, robust and powerful!

To find out more about how easy and cost-effective it is to benefit from Trimble monitoring solutions, please do get in touch with KOREC monitoring specialist, Matthew.lock@korecgroup.com

Ted Harland launching his new senseFly eBee X

senseFly’s newly launched eBee X has provided exactly the functionality that Ted Harland, Managing Director of Yorkshire based Tri-Tech Ltd, requires for demanding quarry surveys and aerial mapping projects.

For Ted Harland, it’s always been about choosing the best instrument for the job and Tri-Tech surveys has invested in a surveying fleet that makes that entirely possible by including cutting edge technologies such as Trimble’s R10 GNSS and SX10 technology for ground-based work and rotary drones for aerial projects.

Although satisfied with the performance of the rotary surveying drones, Ted was keen to find a solution that would be better equipped for his primary areas of aerial work, namely larger scale mapping projects and quarry surveys where conditions can be particularly windy with landing space at a premium.

The recently launched fixed wing eBee X has proved to be the perfect solution offering new technology that includes a more rugged build, the introduction of built-in space-friendly Steep Landing technology (35° approach) and a range of camera options for customised applications. Ted opted for the S.O.D.A. 3D for the best results on vertical faces/buildings and the Aeria X RGB photogrammetry camera for day to day mapping projects.

However, for Ted, the practicalities of delivering quality, timely data to his clients dictate his investment decisions and he stresses that the senseFly eBee X is a fully intergrated ‘off the shelf’ product fully supported by KOREC and that these factors played a large part in his decision.

Our new Irish newsletter is out now. Dedicated to all things geospatial in Ireland and Northern Ireland, our first issue looks at new releases from Trimble and senseFly, a case study from Felix O’Hare outlining their use of Trimble FieldLink and of course all the latest news from KOREC

The full issue can be read here.

Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, Tom and Jerry, Thelma and Louise…we love a good double act, especially when they really complement each other, and that’s why we’ve introduced this Trimble R8 and VRS Now offer!

On the one hand we have the R8, Trimble’s flexible and scaleable GNSS that allows you to choose the configuration level that suits you best – post-processing, base, rover, or a combination of base and rover functionality. After you’ve selected your configuration, additional options can be added as your business grows!

Find all the Trimble R8 facts and figures here

And on the other hand, Trimble VRS Now, a real-time correction service that has been described as ‘unbelievably reliable’ by KOREC customers more times than we’ve had hot dinners. So much so that it’s the chosen service for Highways England for use by the police, primarily for collision scene investigation. And did we mention that KOREC customers have switched their GNSS fleet to Trimble just to get their hands on this winning combination?

 

Here are a few of our VRS Now case studies:

Highways England renews Trimble VRS Now license with KOREC

Why Greenhatch switched to VRS Now

Team SUMO chooses a perfect combination in the R8 and VRS Now!

Skanska’s Trimble VRS now journey – 7 years on

It’s been really hard to find the perfect way to describe the Trimble S5 Robotic Total Station for this special winter offer.

First of all, we came up with ‘entry-level’ but the only thing entry level about the S5 is its price because it has the same chassis and build as the advanced Trimble S7 Series and can be paired with Trimble Access software for the same workflows and advanced capabilities as any other instrument on the fleet. It also offers the same market leading Trimble technologies:

Trimble MagDrive: Smooth and silent, electro-magnetic technology means fewer moving parts. The instrument moves faster whilst under lock which allows for greater freedom of movement whilst tracking a prism This also reduces wear and tear extending the life of the instrument.

Trimble SurePoint: Ensures accurate pointing and measurements by actively correcting for unwanted movements like wind, handling and sinkage.

Active and Passive Tracking: No need to educate the S Series on what not to track – it will only track the ID requested on the active tracking system. It will also track passively for auto centering on traverse targets or when using your favourite mini prism for accurate setting out.

L2P – Locate to Protect: Pure peace of mind. Know where your instrument is at all times and receive alerts when it leaves a defined area. You can also be alerted when your instrument is knocked, letting you know it would be prudent to put it on a base line for checking.

Compatible with two active targets: For the topo surveyor there is still no beating the MT1000 – renowned for the solid lock through vegetation, even when you cannot see the prism. For the setting out engineer we have the AT360 – total confidence in the accuracy of your work with the electronic bubble from the AT360 prism which allows you to see on the controller exactly how accurately you are measuring for setting out.  No need to rely on the basic bubble from the pole.

But back to the story….Then we came up with ‘robust’ and ‘workhorse’ because an all-rounder like the S5 sees plenty of site use and understandably a few hard knocks as well.

Finally, we came up with ‘Packs a Punch’! To find out why, read our case studies below and check out its spec. here

 John Sisk & Son choose the Trimble S5 and Trimble ActiveTrack technology for busy Dublin site

Murphy Surveys Ltd – The S5’s L2P tracking technology ensures a safe return

Here’s our fact file on the Trimble R10 – everything you need to know on why this is a winter offer that shouldn’t be missed!

Since its launch in 2012 the R10 has proved to be one of KOREC’s best selling products. It’s generated more KOREC case studies than any other Trimble instrument and provided us with a CES magazine front cover photograph that became recognisable across the world. Remember this one?


But what do KOREC customers value most about their Trimble R10’s performance? First up, there are honourable mentions for all the R10’s patented technologies including:

But coming in at number 1 in our R10 customers’ most valued feature list is the R10’s cutting edge Trimble HD-GNSS processing engine which simply enables surveyors to measure points more quickly!

Here’s why the R10’s HD-GNSS processing engine makes it the industry’s turn to GNSS solution:
Trimble has a strong history of in-house is development which is why we have HD-GNSS, the ‘quiet’ hero of the R10. In keeping with Trimble’s ability to produce systems aimed specifically at the needs of the land surveyor, the HD-GNSS processing engine of the R10 provides markedly reduced convergence times as well as high position and precision reliability when compared to earlier processing engines, especially in poor GNSS environments. Key benefits Trimble HD-GNSS delivers include:

The R10 is based around the Trimble Maxwell-6 custom integrated circuit technology for GNSS signal processing RTK calculations are performed in the R10 with a microprocessor that has more magnitude and is more powerful than anything before it and also more energy efficient. The shift to this new methodology makes it possible for Trimble to continue to improve performance as GNSS constellations develop. Fully scaleable through firmware and software updates, HD-GNSS is well positioned to take full advantage of additional GNSS satellites and signals to further improve surveying in increasingly demanding field conditions.All this is possible because, unlike most other providers of survey grade GNSS, development is in-house and fully under Trimble’s control allowing the company to meet a very specific set of requirements, namely those of the surveyor in the field. Download the Trimble HD-GNSS white paper for full details or call your regional KOREC survey consultant for a demo.

KOREC customer R10 case studies

Greenhatch Group switches to Trimble R10’s and VRS Now for reliability

Land and Satellite Surveys – catching up with the first KOREC customer to purchase an R10.

Skanska – the Trimble R10 delivers on M1 J19 improvements.

Costain – M6 and M1 road projects

Academy Geomatics – Coastal monitoring with the R10

……and of course to check out all related R10 features, datasheets and videos, visit here.

KOREC is delighted to announce that under the terms of a new agreement with 3D mobile mapping technology specialists GeoSLAM, it has become an official distributor of the company’s ZEB-REVO handheld laser scanning solutions in Ireland. KOREC already successfully distributes this product throughout the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland.

GeoSLAM specialises in the manufacture and development of “go anywhere” 3D mobile mapping technology, a range which includes its ZEB-REVO handheld, lightweight scanner, ZEB-CAM camera, and the recently launched ZEB-REVO RT (real time) scanner. With no requirement for GPS, GeoSLAM technology allows users to rapidly build a highly accurate 3D models within minutes, whilst on the move. It is adaptable to any environment including complex and enclosed spaces, and especially GPS-deprived spaces – such as indoors or underground.
Once mapped, the synchronised ZEB-CAM imagery and ZEB-REVO point cloud data can be viewed in GeoSLAM Hub software – in both 2D and 3D formats. For larger projects, multiple datasets can also be merged. Results are available in all major industry standard formats and users can select from a variety of export options and configurations to enable greater integration with 3rd party post processing software.

KOREC will be supplying the ZEB-REVO system which includes the handheld scanner, data logger and desktop pointcloud processing software, all backed up by KOREC’s world class support and training.

Mark Poveda, KOREC Group Commercial Director said,
“KOREC is extremely excited to be partnering with GeoSLAM to supply the ZEB REVO system. With the ZEB-REVO scanner you can very rapidly map a huge array of environments to an accuracy level of ±15mm. The ZEB REVO fits perfectly into KOREC’s product portfolio, offering our Irish customers enhanced scanning capabilities on projects ranging from measured building surveys, construction, stockpiles, crime scenes and beyond.”

Our thanks to Mark Lawton, Survey Manager for the A14 Integrated Delivery Team (IDT), for his article published in the September/October issue of Geomatics World. Mark is responsible for fitting together all the pieces of the survey puzzle and in this piece explains the team’s approach to the adoption and integration of new technology.

Mark will be speaking on this subject at Trimble’s Dimensions event in Las Vegas in November.

Thank you Jordan Knight, Engineering Manager, Greenhatch Group, for supplying the information for this article on how Greenhatch approaches monitoring projects by selecting the most suitable Trimble instruments depending on a site’s particular challenges.

Read the full story here.